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Something Special: Keeping the Dream Alive
The fifth episode of “Something Special” sees the 9-0 Redskins look to become just the ninth team in NFL history to get to 11-0. Standing in the Redskins’ way would be Jerry Glanville and the upstart Atlanta Falcons, and coaching … Continue reading
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Tagged 1991, Gary Clark, Mark Rypien, Podcasts, Redskins, Sports, Storytelling, Washington Redskins
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Something Special: A Long Time Coming
In part four of “Something Special,” the Redskins try to break a three-year losing streak against the New York Giants. Then, Washington battles the Houston Oilers as head coach Jack Pardee looks for revenge against his old team. The Redskins … Continue reading
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Tagged 1991, Houston Oilers, Ian Howfield, Joe Gibbs, New York Giants, NFL, Podcasts, Redskins, Sports, Storytelling, Washington Redskins
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Something Special: Why Did You Wait So Long?
In part three of “Something Special,” the undefeated Redskins face off against a veteran, Super-Bowl-winning coach, and a young, up-and-coming, future championship-winning coach. Both men would come away impressed. Along the way, the Redskins would discover a new gamebreaker who … Continue reading
Something Special: Putting Romeo and Juliet to Shame
Especially in these overly contentious, unbearably divisive times, it’s nice to reminisce about something that once united the Washington metro area across political, ethnic, and economic lines. The Washington Redskins. In part two of “Something Special,” we move deeper into … Continue reading
Something Special: Laying the Groundwork
The 1991 Redskins are, by some accounts, the greatest team in franchise history. They may even be the greatest Super Bowl champion of all time. Even two-plus decades consisting largely of frustration and ineptitude can’t wash away the glory of … Continue reading
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Tagged 1991, Mark Rypien, NFL, Podcasts, Redskins, Sports, Storytelling
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The Imposter
You’re familiar with tennis, right? Are you sure about that? Did it ever occur to you that the game you think you know, is, in fact, an imposter? In this podcast, I reveal the secret identity of one of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Court Tennis, Podcasts, Prince's Court, Real Tennis, Sports, Tennis, Washington
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New York Game Show Disaster 2005
Storytelling podcast number three delves into an embarrassing (and public) moment from my own past. I view it differently today than I did then. But, that’s pretty much how life works, isn’t it? It’s no Father’s Day tribute or story … Continue reading
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Tagged ESPN, Game Shows, Personal, Podcasts, Sports, Stuart Scott, Stump the Schwab, Television
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Father’s Day
Let’s try something a little different, shall we? I thought I would take some time to honor my dad by telling the story of my favorite Father’s Day memory. Instead of writing my usual 2,000-word treatise, I took a different … Continue reading
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Tagged 2004 Boston Red Sox, Baseball, Best in the World, Father's Day, Major League Baseball, MLB, Personal, Podcast, Red Sox, Sports, Storytelling
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Let’s All Make Fun of Tom’s Brackets (2016 Edition)
I don’t even watch college basketball at this point. The closest I’ll get is taking in the competitive portion of a Richmond / VCU game. Beyond checking a Spider box score now and then, or watching some amazing buzzer-beater that … Continue reading
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Tagged Basketball, Brackets, Commentary, Gambling, March Madness, NCAA, Sports
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The Axis of Ego 
The Jerry Remy Phase-Out Has Begun
A year after NESN’s beloved (and local) play-by-play announcer Don Orsillo got the boot, NESN’s beloved (and local) color commentator Jerry Remy appears headed for the same fate. This is all speculation on my part, of course. Actually, let’s upgrade … Continue reading →