The Line Change with Mike Callow

Mike starts the show talking Commanders and Terry McLaurin and why these 2 need each other. Plus, who he thinks the best breakout candidates of the roster could be.

(28:49) Politics and sports are starting to intertwine in a very tight way. A pair of stories has caught Mike's attention.

(41:39) A quick look at the Stanley Cup Final and NBA Finals.

(46:22) Back to the NFL with the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers and Jayden Daniels jump t...

Mike starts the show talking Commanders as there's a lot to catch up on from the week.

(12:06) Aside from the player stuff on the field...a picture of Jayden Daniels with a spear in promotional material is turning fans' heads.

(25:16) Mike pauses on the Commanders to acknowledge Spencer Carbury winning coach of the year, and TJ Oshie officially retiring.

(34:26) Back to the NFL with Aaron Rodgers signing in Pittsburgh, the Bengals ...

Mike starts the show talking Commanders and the star of today's press conferences: Daron Payne?!

(9:04) A break in Commanders talk as Britt Radcliffe of the Washington Spirit joins the show ahead of a key match up against the North Carolina Courage on Sunday afternoon..

(15:27) Mike jumps back into the Commanders and Dan Quinn's press conference.

(34:49) More Commanders and how this team is figuring out the defense with the personn...

Mike starts the show talking Commanders as Mike Florio from PFT made a bold quote public on the Commanders from the NFC Championship game - Mike isn't buying it.

(18:56) Josh Harris on The Deal: More from Commanders ownership on owning ANY team, values when you buy a franchise and so much more.

(46:57) NFL @ 4: Josh Harris brings in a newer sports ownership attitude: Spending whatever is necessary to get better. Could NFL owners tr...

Mike starts the show talking Commanders as the Jalen Ramsey trade rumors are still flying, along with another possible trade on the block.

(17:35) Josh Harris spoke on the importance of the Commanders returning to DC, and it'll make you feel good where the team is headed.

(35:45) The Washington Spirit made an odd coaching move today - Mike has some thoughts.

(41:57) NFL @ 4: Mike jumps into the Stefon Diggs discourse, Madden and mo...

A sprint of a show with Orioles baseball being moved up to 4p: Mike starts the show talking NFL as the Eagles made a trade today with a rare misfire of a signing, plus how Adam Peter's shaping of the roster is countering Philly and maybe getting set for late season football.

(23:34) Scott Hanson is being brought back to anchor RedZone

(32:47) A look at the disturbing Zion news that dropped today, plus NHL and NBA conference Finals ...

Mike starts the show talking Commanders with the OTA absences and some new perspective on those missing.

(9:24) Mike jumps into the Caps as a sales email went out today with some wrong info - but maybe not the worst thing to lean into next season. Plus the Panthers make it to a 3rd straight cup.

(24:01) Capital One Arena is getting some upgrades and they're starting to be showcased.

(32:06) NFL wrap up: Bradshaw on Rodgers, Caleb W...

Mike starts the show talking about OTAs as the Commanders were back to work today - with a few faces missing.

(5:18) First presser up: QB5, Jayden Daniels speaks with the media about his offseason, bulking up, his new weapons and more.

(17:41) A pause on Commanders to talk NBA/NHL playoffs.

(24:31) Kliff Kingsbury's presser with the media: Year 2 with Jayden, sticking in DC, new offensive pieces and more.

(43:25) Dan Quinn's presse...

Mike is back in the air chair for the first time since Thursday - he starts the show talking about the latest Washington Post poll on the Commanders name and branding, and, shocker, people warmed up to it after their run last season. 

(15:24) The Nationals rebuild is rough so far - one national writer finally took aim at DC.

(33:51) A weekend update to the NHL and NBA playoffs.

(36:50) Pablo Torre dug in even more with Bill Be...

Mike starts the show talking Commanders and the NFC East as they've all been picked to be on the midseason version of Hard Knocks.

(14:44) Mike remembers Jim Irsay as he passed away yesterday and why he was integral to the Commanders modern success.

(26:42) There's an RFK "update" plus...the Commanders? "America's Team"?!

(42:48) More in the NFL as the tush push was voted on, plus the Caleb Williams fallout a week later.

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Mike starts the show talking NFL as Brock Purdy finally got his deal over the weekend.

(8:12) The Caps had their final media availability over the weekend, Mike jumps into the sound of the season ending, plus Ovechkin's future.

(20:20) Nick Sirianni inked an extension in Philly - could this season be their biggest test off of a Super Bowl win?

(27:43) More baseball in the DMV! A10 Associate Commissioner Tom Waterman joins the show ...

Mike spends the first 2 segments talking Caps as they were bounced by the Hurricanes last night. Reflecting on the season, series and more. Plus, what will the offseason bring with this roster?

(25:28) The Battle of the Beltways starts tonight, can the Orioles or Nats fix their season?

(34:06) Caleb Williams and his family had major thoughts on going to Chicago and Seth Wickersham shed some light on what was really happening behind...

Mike starts the show talking Commanders as the schedule is officially here. Some gripes, first, then into the quadrants of the year and a very early record prediction. Plus some overall takeaways with the league rebuilding the DC fanbase.

(34:12) The Caps are on the brink: Will a line up change facilitate a comeback? 

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Mike starts the show talking about the Wizards terrible luck of not just losing out on the lottery, but dropping into the 6th spot. And how the NBA needs to revamp the lottery odds to help fix the league.

(20:40) The schedule continues to take shape for the Commanders and it looks like they'll be playing on Christmas - in Landover or Lambeau.

(34:06) Mike finally address the Caps being on the brink of elimination, and the outlook i...

Mike starts the show talking Caps as they find themselves down 2-1 in Raleigh and a "must win" scenario.

(9:54) The NFL dropped...1 game today. Mike reacts to that and a prediction off of some elimination for a some things for the Commanders

(23:27) A little rookie camp talk with Gabe Taylor sound from Saturday, plus Jayden Daniels' mom on what's said about her online and being someone her son trusts.

(36:27) NFL - Derek Carr retir...

Mike starts the show talking Caps/Canes as Washington bounced back in a big way with Tom Wilson leading the way for a huge win to even up their 2nd round series.

(20:45) The NFL marketing arm is becoming unstoppable: 3 days of schedule announcements next week tells you how powerful its all become.

(34:02) A pivot to the NBA and NHL playoffs heading into the weekend.

(38:43) Pablo Torre reported that Jordon Hudson was banned from UN...

Mike starts the show breaking down the Caps Game 1 loss to the Hurricanes, and why he's still optimistic about a turnaround.

(16:47) The Cowboys added George Pickens to their WR corps, how dangerous are they now?

(29:51) Mike Sando weighed in on rookies wanting retired numbers and Callow couldn't agree more.

(37:20) How will the NFC East skill groups stack up against each other after the Pickens trade today?

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Mike starts the show listening in to snippets of Adam Peter's conversation with Pat McAfee: offseason acquisitions, Josh Harris transforming the team and so much more.

(34:32) Mike takes a break from the Commanders and jumps into a preview of Caps/Canes and the latest superstition in the Caps locker room.

(44:01) Finishing up the Adam Peters conversation with Deeb Samuel chatter and more.

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Mike starts the show talking about the major news of the day: the 2027 NFL draft coming to the National Mall, and some of the circumstances around the announcement today.

(17:16) Some more post draft thoughts as a behind the scenes Eagles clip shed some light with a possible trade fore PHI/Washington.

(30:11) The Capitals 2nd round schedule is finally set, plus a breakdown of 2 Game 7s over the weekend.

(38:06) Revisiting the draft...