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
Commanders hit the pro day circuit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:30
The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking Commanders at college pro days, fact or fiction about free agency choices and more with Nicki Jhabvala. Ben opens the episode with what matters and what doesn't on the pro day c…
Bruce Feldman on QB at 2; Austin Ekeler on Commanders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:27
The Athletic's Ben Standig is here talking about Austin Ekeler and the Commanders' free agency, and the NFL draft with college football insider Bruce Feldman (The Athletic). Ben opens the show with a rundown of Washingto…
Sam Howell traded; Curl, Fuller, Samuel gone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:04
The Athletic's Ben Standig is here for another eventful day as the Commanders trade QB Sam Howell to Seattle and see Kam Curl, Kendall Fuller, and Curtis Samuel sign elsewhere. Al Galdi (The Al Galdi podcast) joins the s…
What's the Commanders' name tag budget? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:15
The Athletic's Ben Standig is assessing the Washington Commanders' free agency haul -- 15 agreements! -- with former NFL general manager Randy Mueller and 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen.After day two of free agency, Ben a…
Commanders got some new guys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:53
The Athletic's Ben Standig wraps up a busy quasi-first day of NFL free agency as the Washington Commanders agreed to terms with six free agents, including LB Frankie Luvu, C Tyler Biadish -- and a kicker. As for RB Austi…
Commanders' free agency primer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:40
The Athletic's Ben Standig and Pro Football Focus's Brad Spielberger dive into free agency ahead of next week's start. The marketplace for Kam Curl and Kendall Fuller, and do they have futures in Washington? If the Comma…
Film review, fake trades, free agent signing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:01
The Athletic's Ben Standig discusses Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye's film reviews, Zach Ertz's signing with the Commanders, and the cost of acquiring a second first-round pick.Ben opens with thoughts on Ertz replacing Lo…
Commanders' Venn diagram [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:55
The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to talk at the intersection of the NFL draft and free agency with guests Nick Baumgardner (The Athletic) and Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk).Ben opens the episode with an array of post-…
Commanders, Caleb and the Combine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:09
The Athletic's Ben Standig is podcasting from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Topics galore. Senior NFL writer Kalyn Kahler shared insight into USC QB Caleb Williams following her investigative story for The At…