Bram Weinstein talks about sports and life in his native Washington DC area as one of the preeminent voices of the region. He's the founder of Ampire Media and the Play-by-Play Voice of the NFL's Washington Commanders and NWSL's Washington Spirit. HOME | Ampire Media
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Ben Standig of The Athletic brings his unique insight and reporting covering the Washington Commanders, Washington Wizards and other DC Sports teams. He also shares his league wide access to decision makers across the NFL.
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Midseason Report: Where Do The Commanders Go From Here?
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40:11Commanders insider Ben Standig is joined by ESPN's John Keim to discuss where things went so wrong for Washington BUT more importantly, what are the fixes. Getting more out of the two draft classes under GM Adam Peters would go a long way. Also, thoughts on the tbd Jayden Daniels injury plan. Check out Ben's interview with HOF QB on Lastmanstandig.…
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Is Kurt Warner Right About Jayden’s Play?
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51:40Bram and Callow discuss HOF QB Kurt Warner’s breakdown of Jayden Daniels play before he suffered an elbow injury against Seattle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Bram and Callow discuss the thinking behind Washington making no moves at the NGL trade deadline and recap the shocking moves by the Jets. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…
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Bram and Callow talk about Dan Quinn taking the blame for leaving QB Jayden Daniels in late during a blowout loss only to see the star QB suffer an elbow injury. And Bram talks with London Fletcher and Logan Paulsen on the "Booth Review" about ways the team will have to adjust to stay competitive the rest of this season. https://www.ampiremedia.com…
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is here for the aftermath of Sunday's brutal loss to the Seahawks, where Jayden Daniels's elbow injury trumped all other storylines. Medical expert Dr. Annu Navani discussed potential post-injury scenarios with us. Head coach Dan Quinn on Monday addressed why he left Daniels in the game down 31 points. There are other…
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Seattle Thrashes Washington, Jayden Injured Again
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48:33Bram and Callow recap the Commanders blowout loss to Seattle and look ahead to a future that likely is without QB Jayden Daniels who injured his elbow. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…
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Bram and Callow preview the Commanders-Seahawks Sunday Nighter and preview the rest of week 9 in the NFL. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig discusses all that went wrong on SNF, most notably, Jayden Daniels' injured elbow. But the 38-14 loss to the Seahawks was disturbing in numerous ways, including the defense being unable to slow down Seattle's passing game. Where does Washington go from here? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ad…
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Commanders insider Ben Standig brings the 411 following Thursday's practice, which included Jayden Daniels for a second consecutive sesson while the QB record from a hamstring injury. Ben also discusses the latest update to his 2026 roster project; chats with Tom Schad (Washington Post) about the state of the team entering SNF; and catches up with …
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Bram and Callow discuss all the issues the Commanders have at 3 and 5 and how to try to stay the course and not overreact to what is a season that is turning the wrong way. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…
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Bram and Callow discuss the mounting losses and injuries for the Commanders. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Scott Jackson (Commanders postgame show) discuss where Washington went wrong in Kansas City, what happened to the run game and what needs to change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and The Richmonder's Michael Phillips convene at Arrowhead Stadium following Washington's 28-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. There was good, albeit inefficient work in the first half. Inevitability arrived after halftime. The fellas discussed where the game turned, Terry McLaurin's productive night ending with him r…
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Commanders insider Ben Standig gets everyone set for MNF in Kansas City. The offense gets good injury news but Daron Payne is now questionable. Defensive adjustments. More. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…
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Bram and Calllow preview the Commanders-Chiefs game and look at the rest of the week 8 slate. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig gets you up to speed on what's happening in Ashburn ahead of MNF with quick-hitting thoughts on Terry McLaurin's return to practice, internal mood amid a downturn and a new injury to watch. Check out Ben's written work at "Last Man Standig" on Substack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz…
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Was the WSH Off-Season Just a "Heat Check?"
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52:05Bram and Callow talk about an ESPN Bill Barnwell piece that describes the Commanders offseason (in hindsight) as a front office "heat check" that missed. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and The Ringer's Joe House tackle the largely expected news of Jayden Daniels being ruled out for MNF, the trade deadline conundrum and where skidding Washington can find silver linings. The fellas also dish big-picture on the young Wizards falling to the Bucks, which kids are future standouts, and coping with another…
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Time To Consider the On Field Changes for the D
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51:16Bram and Callow discuss the extra time off this week for Washington to consider some changes to stop a 2 game losing streak. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Al Galdi catch up with each other's sense of this 3-4 team. More or less optimistic than the record suggests? Changes to consider. How the coaches spread their message through the media. More. Ben also shares positive updates on Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel for this week. Check out Ben's written work on Substac…
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Bram and Callow discuss all of the issues marring the Commanders D as the team sits at 3-4. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and film analyst Mark Bullock do their best to get Washington back on track after a calamitous day in Dallas. Jayden Daniels avoided a significant injury. Dorance Armstrong did not. Defensive woes: scheme or personnel? Which Adam Peters' draft picks should play more/less? Who is WR3 when McLaurin and Samuel return? Be…
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Bram and Callow recap a brutal loss for the Commanders in Dallas and recap the rest of week 7 in the NFL. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig tries explaining all that went wrong in Washington's 44-22 loss at Dallas along with Mike Smeltz. Jayden Daniels's injured hamstring. Receiver room limitations. Defense continues allowing chunk plays. What fixes would we make. Be brave and listen. Consider this therapy. Also, check out Ben's written work on the "Last …
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Commanders insider Ben Standig preps everyone for Sunday's pivotal game in Dallas and shares a special announcement for his Sunday plans that involve LMS pod listeners and Substack subscribers. Terry McLaurin is out. What about Deebo, Dorance and Zach Ertz? Where Washington can attack Dallas and where concerns (Pickens and Lamb) exist. Hosted by Si…
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Commanders Need Some Big Time Backups in the Big D
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47:32Bram and Callow preview the Commanders-Cowboys game and go through the rest of week 7 in the NFL. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders-Cowboys and Sports Media Talk
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1:11:55Commanders insider Ben Standig with practice updates on Terry McLaurin and other key injuries and praise for guard Chris Paul. Then Ben welcomes The Ringer's Bryan Curtis for a detailed conversation about The Athletic's impact on sports media since arriving in 2016, the site's evolution and Ben's insight from his years working at TA. Oh, Commanders…
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Bram and Callow preview a big week where the Commanders need a rebound against an arch rival also in dire need of a big win. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig and Bram Weinstein, "Voice of the Commanders," dive into a newsy Wednesday in Ashburn. Terry McLaurin practices, but Noah Brown goes on IR. Sam Cosmi's return is getting closer. Washington signs a new DE Adam Peters knows well, but don't assume he'll help soon. Also, injury news on Dorance Armstrong, an intriguing rec…
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Rough Review of the Commanders Loss to Chicago
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48:14Bram talks with his Commanders Boothmate London Fletcher as part of "The Booth Review" podcast about the Washington loss to Chicago and reviews the game with Callow. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…
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Bram and Callow recap the Commanders loss at the buzzer to the Bears. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares his takeaways -- and frustrations following Washington’s home loss to the Bears. The turnovers. Another slow start. Defense allows more big plays on a dreary night. And yet they nearly won, injury excuses exist and hope might be in Dallas next week. After these middling six games, believe in better at your own …
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Bram and Callow preview the Commanders-Bears Hail Mary Rematch and go through the rest of the week 6 results. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig gets everyone ready for a Chicago-Washington MNF meeting loaded with subplots. Ben opens with the latest injury updates and vents about the Noah Brown IR discussion. Bram Weinstein joins to discuss the Bears meeting, keys to victory, and a look back at the "Hail Mary." They also remember their former colleague Craig H…
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Philly Loss Opens Door for the Commanders
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49:01Bram talks to ESPN's John Keim, host of the John Keim Report as the Commanders head into the Hail Mary rematch with the Bears and Callow joins Bram to review the Eagles loss to the Giants and preview week 6 in the NFL. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collect…
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A Different Caleb is Coming Back to DC This Time
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47:57Bram and Callow look at the developing play of Bears QB Caleb Williams as Chicago and Washington get set to meet on MOnday Night. Plus, some thoughts on the Bill Belichick/UNC disaster. https://www.ampiremedia.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data fora…
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Why Didn't The Bears Take Jayden Daniels?
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1:20:03Commanders insider Ben Standig updates everyone on Terry McLaurin, Sam Cosmi and Noah Brown's early week status, and Jordan Magee's expanding role. Then Ben welcomes "Go Long" founder Tyler Dunne, who wrote an excellent 3-part series on the Bears' pre-draft and in-season dysfunction involving QB Caleb Williams. They also discussed Ben Johnson facin…
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The Hail Mary Shapes the Commanders/Bears Rematch
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51:43Bram and Callow talk about how last year's Hail Mary shapes the rematch and budding renewed rivalry between the Commanders and Bears. https://www.ampiremedia.com/connect Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…
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Bill/Jayden/D Get Re-Charged in Bog Commanders Win
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50:13By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Momentum Is Real. Just Ask The Commanders
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24:19Commanders insider Ben Standig shares the winning formula from Washington’s 27-10 win over the Chargers. On Jayden Daniels's return, Bill's breakout game, the pass rush bugging Justin Herbert -- and Quan Martin talks about his momentum-shifting forced fumble. Checkout Ben's "Last Man Standig" substack for his written work. Hosted by Simplecast, an …
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Commanders insider and LA weather lover Ben Standig drops a brief episode from So Cal with positive injury updates on Jayden Daniels and Deebo Samuel, and final thoughts on Sunday’s meeting against the Chargers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradve…
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Bram and Callow preview the Commanders -Chargers game and go through the rest of week 5 in the NFL. https://www.ampiremedia.com/connect Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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Commanders insider Ben Standig is talking about the return of Jayden Daniels for Sunday's game at the Chargers, but also Terry McLaurin's extended absence and other keys to the Week 5 contest. Then The Athletic’s Derik Klassen joins Ben to look around the NFL after four weeks, revisit the 2024 QB draft debates and consider how Washington contends w…
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Bram talks to John Keim from ESPN and the John Keim Report, former Chargers LB Shwane Marriman and Chris Hayre from CBS LA to get set for Commanders-Chargers this weekend. https://www.ampiremedia.com/connect Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertis…
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Bram and Callow review what went wrong for the Commanders defense against the Falcons and go through each division to ask, "What do we know?" about the NFL one month in. https://www.ampiremedia.com/connect Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertisin…
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Commanders insider Ben Standig assesses the team's present and immediate future with former Washington head coach Jay Gruden. Thoughts on defensive fixes, critical time of possession requirement, RBBC approach, Kliff Kingsbury's play calling, the Ryder Cup and more. Ben also digs into Washington adding veteran WR Robbie Chosen. Check out Ben's subs…
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Bram talks with his broadcast partners London Fletcher and Logan Paulsen about the Commanders defensive performance in Atlanta as part of the "Booth review" podcast. Plus, Bram and Callow discuss the news of the day in the NFL. https://www.ampiremedia.com/connect Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information a…
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Commanders insider Ben Standig spins Washington’s season forward after a defensively-challenged showing in Atlanta with Scott Jackson. Ben also shares injury updates, including Jayden Daniels. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…
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Bram and Callow recap the Commanders 34-27 loss to Atlanta and break down the rest of week 4 in the NFL.. https://www.ampiremedia.com/connect Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Bram Weinstein
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