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MP on the Mic

Award-winning journalist Michael Phillips interviews his friends from all over the sports world. With expert analysis of the Washington Commanders and Virginia College Sports.

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All Episodes

52:01

Tuesday, Nov. 4 (DQ fesses up, VCU wins)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/11/04

MP is impressed by Dan Quinn's Monday press conference. And still thinks he isn't the right guy for the job. Also, VCU basketball wins and we've got Zach Joachim breaking it all down for us.

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61:46

Monday, Nov. 3 (It's over.)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/11/03

One segment of MP lamenting a lost Commanders season. Then, what he really wants to talk about: Baseball. And Denny Hamlin. And our friend Robby Robinson drops by to get us ready for the VCU basketball opener.

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50:45

Friday, October 31 (Halloween Fun Friday)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/31

MP and Megan celebrate Halloween ahead of a big football weekend. We take a look at JMU's chances to make the playoffs, and we close the show with some football picks.

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65:58

Thursday, Oct. 30 (Halloween eve)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/30

MP is not ready for Black Friday sales. Plus, let's look at the Terry McLaurin deal in retrospect. And our Thursdays With Friends lineup is back in its entirely with Gary Hess, Lane Casadonte, Parney - and special guest George Templeton!

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53:20

Wednesday, Oct. 29 (Conspiracy corner - Tush Push)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/29

The World Series deserves a whole segment, and it gets one. Though first we've got a conspiracy corner. And an abbreviated Commanders Rewind. Plus, papal news.

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37:43

Tuesday, Oct. 28 (Terrible Tuesday / Let's talk about...

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/28

We wrap up our time in Kansas City by wrapping up a Commanders loss that was fun for a moment before going off the rails. Then of course MP wants to talk about the 18-inning epic at the World Series.

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20:45

Tuesday, Oct. 28 (Inside the Commanders locker room)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/28

A tough loss but bright spots included the return of Terry McLaurin and the play of Jacob Martin as a pass rusher. We hear from both players, as well as others on the team, after the game in Kansas City.

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58:16

Monday, Oct. 27 (Live from KC; $15 ketchup)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/27

MP is on the road as we get you ready for Monday night's matchup between the Commanders and the Chiefs. Hear from wide receiver/punt returner Jaylin Lane, as well as Terry McLaurin as he prepares to return from injury. Plus, a night at Patrick Mahomes' steakhouse.

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59:50

Wednesday, Oct. 22 (The Commanders will win; flag...

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/22

MP thinks the Commanders will beat the Chiefs. Yes, he's serious. Also, Awadd drops by to talk about flag football, and MP predicts that NFL players will participate in the Olympics for the US.

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10:27

Play Chesterfield Spotlight: James River

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/22

The James River Rapids are in the Play Chesterfield Spotlight this week as Director of Student Activities Bryan Hannum joins the show along with two senior captains of their respective teams: student-athletes Taylor Jeremiah (Field Hockey), and Keane Freedman (Football).

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39:01

Tuesday, Oct. 21 (Tortilla land)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/21

A big night of baseball is followed by tortilla talk, and a look at the college football landscape.

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31:05

Tuesday, Oct. 21 (Commanders Rewind)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/21

MP thinks the Commanders have decent players on defense. So why aren't they playing well? Plus, he says he'd play Jayden Daniels in KC.

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36:07

Monday, Oct. 20 (Misery Monday)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/20

Probably best to stick to baseball today, but MP breaks down the Commanders loss to the Cowboys, including an interesting post from Jayden Daniels' mom. Plus, VCU loses in its exhibition opener.

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63:47

Friday, Oct. 17 (Commanders-Cowboys)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/17

It's rivalry weekend and MP does not feel great about how well Dak Prescott is playing this year. Plus, VCU basketball plays Sunday afternoon, and we chat with Christian Fermin about his time with the Rams and being a part of the program's legacy. And Humpy the salmon is a loser again, will it get the Mariners going?

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65:20

Thursday, Oct. 16 (Thursdays with Friends)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/16

Gary Hess and Parney join ahead of a busy sports weekend, and we continue rivalry week as the Commanders get ready for the Cowboys.

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39:06

Wednesday, Oct. 15 (It's Dallas Week)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/15

MP gets ready for a high-stakes rivalry game with the Cowboys. Plus, a baseball update and Richmond's best high school basketball player is headed to Oklahoma State.

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8:55

Play Chesterfield Spotlight: Cosby

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/15

The Cosby Titans are in the Play Chesterfield Spotlight this week as Director of Student Activities Mickey Swartz joins the show along with two senior student-athletes; Berkeley Wimmer (Field Hockey), whose team has only allowed 6 goals against them all year, and Lennox Riffe (Boys Volleyball), whose Cosby team is ranked 2nd in the region with a record of 12-4.

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56:45

Tuesday, Oct. 14 (Terrible Tuesday)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/14

The Commanders lose, and MP looks at the big-picture implications. Also, an abbreviated Commanders Rewind.

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61:06

Monday, Oct. 13 (Commanders gameday)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/13

The top two picks from the 2024 draft will be compared forever, but tonight's game has a number of other factors as well, and we break them down. Plus, a special salute to Humpy the Salmon for spurring the Mariners to victory.

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42:37

Friday, Oct. 10 (Friday Fun)

MP on the Mic ·

2025/10/10

MP delights in Philly's misery, then makes some NFL picks and breaks down the tush push situation.

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