The Line Change with Mike Callow

The Line Change with Mike Callow

Need a show to catch you up on today’s biggest sports stories in the DMV? Look no further than The Line Change with Mike Callow! Mike will take you through the day’s storylines AND get you set for each night’s action with every team in the DMV – plus pregame and postgame Caps chatter before each game and after each game day. Into gambling? Mike will also give you 5 picks every night heading into that night’s action. Mike was born and raised in the DMV and uses his unique perspective and extensive knowledge of the Commanders, Caps, Wizards, Nats and Orioles to bring you a viewpoint you can’t get anywhere else. The Line Change – on live every single day from 3p-5p on 630AM in DC, the ESPN 630 app, sportscapitoldc.com and wherever you get your podcasts following the show.

Episodes

January 9, 2026 78 mins

Mike starts the show talking Commanders as the search for a new OC rolls on, and who the top candidates should be.

(20:11) The Wizards have brought in Trae Young, and Mike is noticing a few things with the organization with a few fan service items.

(31:48) Caps break: The Caps head to Chicago and Nashville this weekend.

(40:07) NFL @ 4: Wild Card weekend picks and preview.

(58:12) Inside the Commanders end of season turmoil.

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Mike starts the show talking Mike McDaniel as he was fired from the Dolphins today, and they Commanders should RUN to get him to DC as the OC.

(18:58) Unpacking the Kliff Kingsbury/AP disconnect and why this should have went down differently.

(39:12) Trae Young to the Wizards?! And he WANTED to come here?

(59:06) The Capitals fell to the Stars last night, and it was an ugly one.

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Mike and Darian spend the show unpacking the Commanders offseason so far with the firings of  Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr, and what it means for Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels and the direction of the organization.

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Mike starts the show talking Commanders as the offseason has gotten started with a bang: Both offensive and defensive coordinators Kliff Kingsbury & Joe Whitt Jr are out.

(37:04) Caps Break: A recap of the most thrilling game of the year against the Ducks.

(42:34) Revisiting the Commanders, Dan Quinn now finds himself in a similar position as other head coaches.

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Mike starts the show talking Commanders as the season has wrapped - some game analysis first, followed up by the draft chatter after the Commanders dropped 2 spots.

(19:42) The season wrapped yesterday, but there was reporting beforehand about Kliff Kingsbury’s status in DC.

(35:38) Caps break: The Caps continue to slide a bit, can they bounce back tonight against the Ducks?

(42:19) NFL @ 4: Voice of the Commanders Bram Weins...

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Mike starts the show talking Trevon Diggs as he was cut from Dallas today - should Washington be in on him?

(18:55) More on Diggs and Dallas, did Jerry waste a year of Dak’s career?

(31:48) Caps break off of their loss to the Panthers last night, plus a bit of baseball news.

(41:08) 2025 Year in Review! From the Commanders to Ovechkin to RFK, this was a fun year.

(1:03:06) NFL Week 18 way too early picks and preview.

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Mike starts the show talking Commanders off their loss to Dallas and what happened one year ago in 2024.

(20:30) Dan Quinn’s Monday presser off the Cowboys game and heading into the Eagles game to finish the season.

(45:37) NFL @ 4: Week 17 review

(1:04:39) Who do you have the least faith in heading into the playoffs?

(1:14:52) Caps preview and loose ends to finish the show.

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Mike starts the show talking NFL with the 49ers beating the Colts, plus some Commanders thoughts.

(20:06) NFL Week 17 picks and preview.

(31:44) Caps break: The Caps face the Rangers tonight, plus a look at the standings and if adding offense is realistic.

(38:37) NFL @ 4: Kliff Kingsbury’s presser, Mike reacts to that plus some chatter on the offense

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Mike starts the show talking Commanders off of what has been a news packed couple of days off of the Eagles loss on Saturday.

(21:02) Week 16 review and reaction.

(36:21) Caps break: A possible 1 of 4 points against the Red Wings - still not time to overly panic in Caps-land.

(42:59) NFL @ 4: Bram Weinstein joins the show to unpack Saturday's loss and get set for Thursday's tilt against the Cowboys.

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Mike starts the show talking NFL with last night's Rams/Seahawks Game of the Year candidate.

(18:50) Week 16 NFL picks and preview.

(31:53) Caps break: A HUGE win over Toronto last night send the Caps into a back to back with the Red Wings this weekend.

(38:03) NFL @ 4: Bram Weinstein in his normal spot...In studio!

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Mike starts the show talking NFL with the latest on Puka Nacua, and then the incoming QB Carousel.

(18:48) A weekend leftover: Heisman drama with on of the runner ups.

(45:17) Caps break: Spencer Carbery admitted the Capitals don’t have elite offensive talent - where do they go from here?

(1:07:52) NFL @ 4: Dan Quinn’s press conference and reaction on the other side as the final injury reports are out for Washington and...

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December 17, 2025 80 mins

Mike is joined once again by Darian Williams for a D-Will Wednesday! The guys talk about D's trip to Minnesota, Jayden Daniels' shut down, Phillip Rivers starting and much more!

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Mike starts the show talking Commanders and the reaction to Dan Quinn’s press conference benching JD5 - was it really his call?

(18:48) Mike vibe checks what the rest of the season could look like at Landover.

(45:17) Caps break: Washington was in on Quinn Hughes - would a trade of major pieces been justified?

(1:07:52) NFL @ 4: Dan Quinn’s press conference and reaction on the other side.

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December 15, 2025 86 mins

Mike starts the show talking Commanders as they get their first win in SEVENTY DAYS! Full reaction to the win and what went right in this one.

(18:48) Mike listens in to Dan Quinn as breaking news occurs: Jayden Daniels is shut down for the season.

(45:17) Voice of the Commanders Bram Weinstein joins the show to react to the news of Jayden Daniels being shut down and recap the win.

(1:07:52) Week 15 recap and reaction with some maj...

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Mike is back! He starts the show talking Commanders and gives his Giants game thoughts, plus listens in to Dan Quinn's week-end presser.

(23:38) Week 15 picks and predictions.

(36:37) Caps break: Washington fell to Carolina in OT last night, Mike says it's a "good" point - they're off to Winnipeg tomorrow.

(41:08) NFL @ 4: Voice of the Commanders and ESPN 630 host Bram Weinstein joins to give us a vibe check on the Commanders this ...

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December 11, 2025 61 mins

Mike is back! He starts the show talking Commanders as they had an absolutely terrible loss on Sunday is affecting the rest of the season - and maybe beyond.

(21:11) Mike listens in to Kliff Kingsbury’s presser as the OC vents his frustrations with last week and the season.

(37:39) Caps break: Washington has a huge match up with the Hurricanes after 3 nights off.

(45:54) NFL @ 4: The Playoff Picture is solidifying, can anyone...

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Mike starts the show talking Commanders as they get a massive boost with Jayden Daniels returning to the lineup.

(18:00) Week 14 NFL picks and preview

(31:11) Caps break: Washington finished their west coast road swing and heads home this weekend.

(38:54) NFL @ 4: Voice of the Commanders Bram Weinstein joins the show tot alk about Jayden Daniels’ return, previewing the Vikings game and a bit of chatter on Trinity Rodman.

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Mike starts the show talking Commanders as they get set for the Vikings this weekend, if Dan Quinn ends up remaining the defensive play caller, it would be a massive relief heading into the offseason

(16:05) The Commanders offense has been underrated this season, we listen in to Kliff Kingsbury’s presser and talk about the recent appreciation for his offense.

(31:52) Caps break: Washington is the hottest team in the east and ...

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Mike and Darian Williams start the show talking NFC East as Hard Knocks debuted last night and there were some takeaway from each team. Plus their take on Thanksgiving, the Commanders loss to the Broncos, some offseason chatter and a look at the Hall of Fame finalists.

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Mike starts the show talking Commanders and the NFC East as even though Washington is out of things, the NFC East will probably still be determined with their division tilts against the Cowboys and Eagles.

(19:59) An extended look at what happened with Lane Kiffin and why the NCAA needs to put some guardrails up.

(33:14) Caps break: Washington gets their west coast road swing going with a tilt against the Kings in LA tonight as the...

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