Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports

Author: Ben Standig Language: English Episodes: 100
For fans of the Washington Commanders and the broader D.C. sports scene, Standig Room Only offers a consistent, informed voice amid the constant noise. Ben Standig of The Athletic navigates the weekly chaos, from the draft room to the final whistle, providing clarity on the team's ever-evolving narrative. This podcast digs into the roster decisions, the coaching strategies, and the off-field developments that define each season, all with the context and access only a seasoned beat reporter can provide. But the conversation doesn't stop at the NFL. The show regularly branches out to capture the essential stories from across the capital's competitive landscape, whether it's the Wizards, Capitals, Nationals, or the resurgent local college programs. It’s a comprehensive audio destination for anyone invested in the fortunes of D.C. athletics. Listeners will find a mix of immediate post-game reactions, deep-dive analysis with fellow experts, and interviews that go beyond the standard soundbite. The tone is straightforward and engaged, mirroring the passion of the fanbase while prioritizing substance over hype. Tune in for a reliable breakdown of what just happened and, more importantly, what it means for what comes next. You can find this podcast on various platforms for your regular sports fix.
Episodes
Is Mike McDaniel the template for future coaching hires? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:23
The Athletic's Ben Standig discusses Commanders' future (coaching search?) and present (player evaluations) with the Miami Herald's Daniel Oyefusi and the Washington Post's Sam Fortier. Ben and Daniel begin with whether…
The meaning of (Commanders) life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:22
The Athletic's Ben Standig and former Washington head coach Jay Gruden begin the process of looking forward -- and for meaning in the Commanders' final five regular-season games beyond QB Sam Howell. Speaking of Howell,…
Winter came for Jack Del Rio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:39
The Athletic's Ben Standig and Grant Paulsen (106.7 The Fan) join forces to discuss a seismic 24 hours in Washington Commanders land. First came a 45-10 Thanksgiving day loss to the Cowboys. Then, defensive coordinator J…
Now what? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:29
The Athletic's Ben Standig and guests Al Galdi and Doc Walker consider the state of the 4-7 Washington Commanders, what led to this low moment and where things go from here. Ben opens with updates from Ashburn and consid…
Rock bottom goes lower for Commanders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:58
The Athletic's Ben Standig talks about Washsington's latest low point with the Voice of the Commanders, Bram Weinstein. They really lost to a Giants team that started inexperienced Tommy DeVito, whom the defense sacked n…
Is Sam Howell 'him?' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:40
The Athletic's Ben Standig is diving into all the Sam Howell thoughts with Commanders' film analyst Mark Bullock. Mark's season-long assessment of the QB. Are the fellas ready to claim they see Howell as the long-term an…
Winless in Seattle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:21
The Athletic's Ben Standig dashes through his recap of the Commanders' 29-26 last-second loss at the Seahawks on Sunday. After another sterling effort, Sam Howell remains the best part of Washington's season. Is that goo…
Sam Howell evaluation and Seahawks preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:20
The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about all things Sam Howell with Jay Gruden, and previewing Sunday's (must-win?) game at Seattle. Ben opens with notes on why the Seahawks' red-zone offense, the Commanders' pass rus…
First look at the Commanders' second half [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:53
The Athletic's Ben Standig and podcast star Al Galdi explore what's coming up for the Washington Commanders. Yes, we must discuss playoff chances and why this week's game at Seattle is legitimately pivotal. The reality o…
Sam Howell and friends outlast Bill Belichick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:46
The Athletic's Ben Standig is solo to discuss a total team effort by the Washington Commanders in their 20-17 win over the New England Patriots. Is Sam Howell the QB answer? More data is required, but he keeps piling up…

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