The Kevin Sheehan Show

Kevin Sheehan is a long-time Washington DC sports-talk radio host. His passion, knowledge, and historical perspective of all things DC sports has created a legion of fans over the years. His podcast is available Monday through Friday and includes his former radio co-hosts Thom Loverro and Chris Cooley. Players, coaches, and many of Kevin's sports media friends pop in periodically as well.

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Best Show in Town
Kevin and Thom open the show talking Caps-Pens and then briefly discuss how repulsive the Wizards have become. They talk Montae Nicholson, Joe Flacco, the Redskins and their chances at Tennessee on Saturday. Scott Van Pelt joins the show to talk about a horrible college basketball beat last night and more. NFL Power Poll and more NFL discussion too.
91 min
1302
What If Jay Stays, Bruce Goes?
Kevin opens with a short take on the Wizards loss in Atlanta and Trevor Ariza's first game back. A brief discussion about the Pro Bowl follows before he considers the merits of Jay Gruden returning as head coach. He talks DC legalizing sports betting and finishes with "NFL Buy and Sell".
71 min
1303
Bathe in Josh Johnson's Glory While You Can
Kevin and Thom talked about the uncontaminated as-of-yet Josh Johnson and why you should root for him. They also talked about the Redskin-fan conundrum of rooting for the current team to win games knowing that it may result in no off-season changes. They discussed about Bruce Allen's influence over who plays and who doesn't. They talked about Joe Theismann's tweet, the MNF broadcast booth returning in '19,Trevor Ariza, and last night's Panthers-Saints game. The show finishes up with "Coaching Blunders" which includes a non-blunder stroke of brilliance by Bill Belichick.
101 min
1304
Kicking And Alive
Kevin recaps the Redskins' win over Jacksonville and breaks down their current playoff position. JP Finlay/NBC Sports Washington joins the show from Jacksonville to describe the feeling in the locker room about Josh Johnson and their playoff hopes. Kevin goes "Around the NFL" and then finishes up the show with "Weekend DVR" where he brings in Chris Miller/NBC Sports Washington to talk about the Wizards' win last night and the Trevor Ariza trade.
101 min
1305
Skins Soap Opera with Cooley
Kevin opens the show talking about last night's Chargers-Chiefs classic. Yes, there is a "Skins beat Jags if" segment this week. USA Today's Mike Jones joins the show to talk NFL and Redskins. Chris Cooley calls in; so does Andy Pollin. The "Smell Test" is 44-16-1 over the last month....three more picks this weekend.
107 min
1306
Jay The Enabler
Kevin and Thom open the show with a brief discussion of last night's Wizards-Celtics game. They turn to Jay Gruden's reaction to Mason Foster's comments and whether or not Foster should have been released. Maryland Football Coach Mike Locksley is a guest on the show. Kevin and Thom talk Redskins ownership, Bryce Harper, the DC sports broadcast Mount Rushmore and finish up the show with their NFL Power Poll.
103 min
1307
RG3 to DC?
Kevin opens the show by discussing the possibility that RG3 could compete for an NFL starting job somewhere next year and that somewhere could be in Washington. Kevin then talks about the Mason Foster situation before ranking the Redskins Snyder-era "Rock Bottoms". Scott Allen from the Washington Post and Caps play-by-play voice Joe Beninati are guests on the show. Kevin talks NFC playoff picture and does an "NFL Buy and Sell" to finish up.
70 min
1308
Gruden vs. Loverro
After Kevin makes excuses for Kirk Cousins, Thom discusses the question he posed to Jay Gruden that upset the coach so much on Sunday. Kevin and Thom discuss the Washington Post story on the potential for a Skins' stadium at the RFK site. Then, Thom explains why he thinks Bryce Harper could still end up a Washington National in 2019 and Kevin explains why the NFL 10-minute overtime rule must be changed again. "Coaching Blunders" highlights the major mistake Mike Tomlin made at the end of the Steelers-Raiders game.
84 min
1309
Time To Blow It Up
Kevin starts the show describing the all-too familiar feeling of Redskins' hopelessness and calls for a total organizational reboot. He also recaps the Redskins' ugly 40-16 loss to the Giants in shorter than usual order. JP Finlay/NBC Sports Washington joins the show to discuss if a coaching or front office change is imminent. Kevin then goes "Around the NFL" discussing a wild day with memorable finishes and concludes with "Weekend DVR" and a suggestion to watch HBO's final farewell to boxing.
116 min
1310
"Cooley and Kevin" for 40
Kevin starts the show talking about Alex Smith's condition, the Terps' loss at Purdue, and Derrick Henry's record run last night against the Jags. Cooley joins the show for 40 minutes of Skins and NFL talk. He talks about what he likes and doesn't like about Mark Sanchez, why the Skins' running game isn't working, and the player who has surprised him in recent weeks with impressive performances. Cooley & Kevin do "Friday Football Quick Picks" together which is followed by 11 "Smell Test" picks. The show finishes up with "Skins Score and More" predictions with Andy Pollin.
88 min
1311
Sanchez Ready, But For What?
Kevin opens the show talking about Mark Sanchez's smooth press conference from yesterday. He also reminds everyone of the 2009 rumored attempt by the Skins to trade up to draft Sanchez. Thom called in from vacation with interesting information he obtained from the Santa Clara, California DA's office on Reuben Foster's first alleged domestic violence incident. Scott Van Pelt joined the show for a conversation about Terps' new football coach Mike Locksley and the show finished up with an NFL Power Poll.
90 min
1312
Getting Close to Big Redskins Changes?
Kevin talks Redskins change and Jay Gruden's Kapernick answers to start the show. ESPN's John Keim is a guest talking Skins and what's next if they don't make a late-season run. Maryland basketball head coach Mark Turgeon is a guest on the show with the Terps ranked 23rd and headed to Purdue tomorrow night. Kevin discusses new Terps football coach Mike Locksley and does some "Coaching Blunders" and "NFL Buy and Sell" too.
94 min
1313
Redskins Season Breaks in Philly
Kevin recaps in detail the awful Redskins' 28-13 loss to the Eagles. He brings in NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay to discuss what's next after Colt McCoy and more. Kevin updates the NFC playoff picture, talks briefly about the Wizards win in New York, and then mentions the retirement of one of the best against the spread college football coaches of all time.
64 min
1314
Redskins-Eagles Preview + Cooley
Kevin starts the show with a recap of the NFL games yesterday and the NFC East's prospects for two playoff teams. He weighs in on Kareem Hunt too. He goes through his keys for a Skins win tonight in Philly and follows that up with a conversation with Chris Cooley about the game. Cooley breaks down the Eagles defensive issues and talks about how the Skins attack them offensively. Kevin gets to the College Football Playoff selection, talks a little Caps, Wizards and Terps too. He finishes up the show with a look back at the famous "Body Bag" game with Andy Pollin. Kevin and Andy both pick the Skins to win to finish up the show.
102 min
1315
Did Cowboys Just Win The East? Van Pelt And Sv...
Kevin recaps Cowboys-Saints and discusses where the NFC East race stands after last night. Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga joined the show to talk Redskins, Reuben Foster, Terps hoops, and more. Scott Van Pelt after that with his thoughts on Skins, Foster, Terps, and College Football Championship weekend. Kevin finishes up with the Smell Test....he's 24-6 against the number over the last two and a half weeks.
98 min
1316
The Bucket Of Dumb
Kevin and Thom continue to talk about the Reuben Foster situation, and how the Redskins handled everything on Wednesday. They talk about Maryland's loss to Virginia, and was it actually an encouraging loss? They discuss the Wizards and everything going on around Dwight Howard. Why isn't that getting more coverage locally? Plus, NFL Buy or Sell and a look at Thursday night's game.
91 min
1317
Redskins And Tone Deaf Together Again
Kevin addresses the Redskins move to claim Reuben Foster off waivers. Joe Theismann joins the show with his thoughts on the Foster decision and a lot more including Colt McCoy and the Skins' chances at a playoff run. Chris Knoche is a guest on the show to preview tonight's Maryland-Virginia game in College Park. Kevin does some "NFL Buy And Sell" with an interesting AFC playoff pick.
90 min
1318
Will Colt Determine Gruden's Fate?
Thom had an uncomfortable Thanksgiving. The Caps are on a roll; Wizards too. Should the Wizards trade Beal? Thom on Colt McCoy's game in Dallas and a discussion about whether or not McCoy can save Gruden's job over the final five games.
86 min
1319
Kirk, Philly, and Clinton Portis
Kevin recaps the NFL games yesterday including the Vikings win over the Packers and the Eagles win over the Giants in detail. Clinton Portis joined the show and talked Redskins, NFL playoff picture, and some College Football. Kevin then went through the weekend of college football games, Tiger vs Phil, and some Wizards and Terps too.
97 min
1320
Better Team Won, Redskins-Cowboys Recap
Kevin recaps the Redskins 31-23 loss in Dallas yesterday. NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay joins the show to discuss the game and update on Trent Williams. Kevin looks at the best College and NFL games of the weekend and off a 7-1 Smell Test week, he has 18 games in the Smell Test this week.
100 min
1321
Redskins-Cowboys Preview With Cooley and SVP
Kevin starts the show with a tongue in cheek prediction of a Wizards season turnaround off their 24-point comeback over the Clippers last night. He follows that up with "Redskins Beat Dallas If....". Cooley joins the show with answers to what happened on the Alex Smith pick-6, the sack that ended his season, and lots more including a preview of the Dallas game. Scott Van Pelt came on and talked Tiger-Phil, College Football, Skins-Cowboys, Chiefs/Rams, and the day Clint Longley nearly killed his grandfather. Andy Pollin looked back to some memorable Skins-Dallas Thanksgiving Day games and finished up with final score predictions with Kevin.
107 min
1322
Does Colt McCoy Make Skins Better?
Thom is excited about his favorite Redskin Colt McCoy getting his chance and both he and Kevin believe there's a good chance the offense will be more productive with him. Before that though, they discuss the crazy Monday Night Football game and ask if this is the future of the NFL. They also discuss what will constitute success for McCoy over the final 6 games and whether or not that could lead to an offseason quarterback controversy. Then comes Thom's plea for Ted Leonsis to sell the Wizards!
103 min
1323
Redskins Lose Game and Smith
Kevin recaps the Skins' 23-21 loss to Houston, the loss of Alex Smith, and the chances with Colt McCoy moving forward. NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay joins the show, Kevin goes Around the NFL, and then recaps the Maryland-Ohio State thriller as well as the Wizards painful weekend on Weekend DVR.
113 min
1324
Redskins-Texans Preview; Ross Tucker and SVP Too
Kevin recaps the Packers-Seahawks game and previews the Redskins-Texans game in detail. Former Redskins and NFLer Ross Tucker joined the show and talked Skins and other NFL too. ESPN's Scott Van Pelt talked Skins and a ton of college football with Kevin and then Andy Pollin came on to make Skins-Texans predictions.
95 min
1325
If Redskins Build It...Will They Come?
Most people agree that the Redskins' fan base has eroded over the years and most also agree on the primary reasons for it. Thom and Kevin discuss what's next. What if the Redskins turn into a perennial contender....will those that have left, come back? Thom and Kevin also talk about the Wizards, Jacob deGrom winning the Cy Young and the latest in the Maryland saga. Plus, NFL Power Poll and some follow up to the Skins' name discussion from yesterday.
82 min