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

October 22, 2026 • 71 mins

Mike starts the show talking…Wizards! Off of a big win over the Bucks and a team that is finally not tanking.

(14:47) JJ Watt was named top analyst at CBS today, Mike knew the writing was on the wall for a while - plus more on Troy Aikman and ESPN eventually parting ways.

(31:27) A look at the Capitals and Wizards branding.

(38:50) Troy Halinurton joins the show to unpack the Wizards and the beginning of the season.

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Mike starts the show talking about the hiring of Steve Wilks to the Commanders defensive planning staff, then sounds off on the way too early takes on Terry McLaurin.

(16:20) Should the Commanders jump in to the trade market?

(27:39) The Terps and Mike Locksley parted ways - it's about time, but there needs to be a program reset. Plus thoughts on the Caps and Wizards season starting.

(42:42) NFL @ 4: NFL storylines and buy and sell...

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Mike starts the show going live to Ashburn to Dan Quinn's press conference after last night's loss.

(21:34) Unpacking last night's loss and keeping perspective not only on their season, but who they were playing as well.

(43:53) NFL @ 4: More on the Commanders and moving forward with this current perconnel.

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Mike blasts the Eagles for the latest on Jalen Hurts and the Philly brass failing their face of the franchise.

(15:57) Mike's keys to 49ers/Commanders.

(34:20) The Capitals big win against NJD, the Brewers screw over their most loyal fans.

(44:25) NFL @ 4: Week 6 review!

(1:00:02) The big picture of tonight's Commanders/49ers matchup.

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Mike starts the show talking about last night’s Seahawks/Broncos game and getting some help from Denver, plus the regression of Bo Nix.

(14:02) A look at David Blough’s presser and what he had to say about Sunday.

(30:48) The Capitals have a matinee against the Devils tomorrow, plus some thoughts on the expanded CFB Playoff.

(41:18) NFL @ 4: Week 6 picks and preview

(53:00) Daronte Jones’ presser off of Sunday and...

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Mike starts the show revisiting the 2024 off season hiring of Dan Quinn and Adam Peters...and we need to come to grips with the Commanders' decisions: they failed.

(21:59) A look at the Commanders snap counts and what Mike liked and disliked about the personnel on Sunday.

(33:29) The Capitals fell to Carolina last night, but will try to bounce back against Montreal tonight.

(43:23) NFL @ 4: Buy or sell the division leaders and wild...

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Mike starts the show talking positives from Sunday's gaffe against the Giants, including Jayden Daniels, getting Okonkwo going and more. Plus, some help on MNF.

(18:17) Marcus Spears weighed in on Dan Quinn, and brings up a good point: how does Quinn get back to a place where faith is restored?

(32:04) The Capitals return to Raleigh tonight, and it's Alex Ovechkin's final visit to a significant building.

(41:15) NFL @ 4: A look aro...

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Mike starts the show off live in Ashburn as Dan Quinn has his weekly press conference unpacking the disastrous finish yesterday for Washington.

(17:18) Mike pulls no punches for the next hour as Dan Quinn has started to close the door on his tenure as head coach of the Commanders. Plus, what led to this loss as it wasn't just the final whistle botch.

(1:03:51) Week 5 results around the league

(1:17:54) A look at the Marvin Harrison...

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Mike starts the show talking about the Cowboys loss to the Bucs, then jumps in to the Commanders/Giants match up.

(34:12) The Capitals had a great home opener, can they keep it going this weekend?

(41:42) NFL @ 4: Week 5 picks and preview and one final look at Commanders/Giants.

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Mike starts the show with Jayden Daniels’ presser LIVE from Ashburn, then weighs in on what the QB had to say.

(17:20) Lane Johnson retired last night, and now the Eagles have traded Cam Jurgens - what’s going on in Philly?!

(30:25) The Capitals have their final home opener with Alex Ovechkin tonight - Mike takes a look at their Opening match up with the Penguins.

(39:52) NFL @ 4: Dan Quinn’s presser and a signifi...

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Mike starts the show talking about the Commanders offensive line and some of the snap counts across the board. Plus, Dan Quinn’s press conference heading into the week.

(23:50) Sunday’s Giants game is massive - and may be the start of an evaluation process.

(34:41) There was some chatter about the Commanders branding over the weekend - let’s talk about it.

(42:49) NFL @ 4: A look at the rest of the Week 4 results.

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Mike starts the show talking about the disastrous loss to the Colts yesterday and the many factors contributing to the L.

(20:38) The Commanders have a personnel problem: Is Adam Peters meddling with who plays?

(34:59) The Capitals opened up their season this weekend and had massive news drop today: Alex Ovechkin has said it’s his final season

(46:06) NFL @ 4: More on the Commanders loss against the Colts, plus a look at the ...

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Mike starts the show talking Jayden Daniels and him not playing this weekend, plus the keys to beating the Colts. Also: some branding news for the Commanders that was reported today.

(20:03) Deshaun Watson has led the Browns to 3-1. Tony Gonzalez made some deaf toned comments yesterday in the postgame show.

(34:14) Tha Capitals get their season off the ground today, Mike throws out some things he’s watching out for this weeke...

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Mike starts the show talking about and through Jayden Daniels presser where he was in a good mood in London.

(16:26) David Blough's press conference amid a win over the Seahawks.

(35:03) Mike's thoughts on Blough and some talking points on the offense heading against the Colts.

(41:52) NFL @ 4: The Cowboys made a big trade - Mike is a fan of the trade for Joey Porter Jr.

(52:59) Daronte Jones' press conference (1:08:02) Mike's thou...

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Mike starts the show reacting to Jayden Daniels being limited in practice and his gut when it comes to him playing on Sunday.

(13:18) Marcus Mariota's presser with the media and thoughts on starting a possible 2nd time.

(32:10) A look at the NHL's Opening Night, plus the latest on trying to wrangle college sports and NIL.

(41:52) NFL @ 4: Thoughts on Jayden Daniels and the Commanders RB room before jumping into Dan Quinn's press co...

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Mike starts the show talking about the Eagles loss to the Bears, and Philly's disappointment overall. Plus, a look at the Commanders as they head overseas

(30:01) The NHL starts tonight! Mike looks at the slate, plus the Caps opening night roster.

(39:58) NFL @ 4: A look at Drake Maye's fall off to start the year, plus buying or selling on teams through 3 weeks.

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Mike starts the show talking about a Commanders W! Then Dan Quinn's Monday presser, Live from Ashburn.

(14:18) A full recap and reaction of yesterday's victory over the Seahawks, plus a vibe check of the team with Dan Quinn.

(42:34) NFL @ 4: A look at the Week 3 results and a big trade that went down today with the Giants.

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September 25, 2026 • 24 mins

Due to the Orioles scheduling a doubleheader today, Mike sprints through the news of Jayden Daniels' injury update into a Seahawks preview into the rest of Week 3!

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Mike starts the show talking Jayden Daniels and his injury. Where is the argument for and against surgery coming from as the team hasn’t said anything. He knows one thing: JD5 isn’t on IR yet.

(16:26) David Blugh’s presser with the media and how the offense is operating with Marcus Mariota.

(35:03) SAS’s solution for the Giants at QB.

(41:52) NFL @ 4: Daronte Jones’ presser and Mike’s reaction to...

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Mike reacts to the news of Jaxson Dart possibly being out for the rest of the season and what it means for the NFC moving forward.

(30:33) The Terps had a messy weekend - and now a messy press conference.

(43:41) NFL @ 4: More on JD5's injury - and it's not a "worst case" scenario

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