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Every Washington Commanders conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NFL podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Commanders, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Commanders talk

12 clips · 57 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Jayden Daniels, Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin, Sonny Styles, Amik Robertson, Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Brock Purdy.

How it works

Only the Commanders talk. Every morning.

4 shows this morning353 minutes listened. 1 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NFL's biggest podcasts
Green Light with Chris LongFirst Things FirstThe Mina Kimes ShowThe Ringer NFL ShowThe Athletic Football ShowThe Pat McAfee ShowNFL DailyBill Simmons PodcastThe Ryen Russillo ShowPardon My TakeHeed the Call
2We find the Commanders conversations
CowboysCowboys popularity vs. on-field mediocrity
CommandersCommanders vibe check at number 23
GiantsTexans vs. Giants pick, JJ McCarthy debut
EaglesEagles vibe hits all-time low
CommandersNFC East winless streak and dysfunction
CowboysCowboys favored on road in Philly
CommandersCommanders Monday night collapse and Daniels fourth-down critique

Scanned 4 shows · Cut 5h 52m · Kept 1m

Everything that isn't Commanders talk gets cut. Sorry, Cowboys, Giants, Eagles.

3We create one Commanders playlist for you every morning
Your Commanders Feed
Sunday, October 25
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today
  • Commanders vibe check at number 23First Things First · 1 min
  • NFC East winless streak and dysfunctionThe Pat McAfee Show · 1 min
  • Commanders Monday night collapse and Daniels fourth-down critiqueThe Ringer NFL Show · 9 min
  • Commanders injuries and growing painsNFL Daily · 4 min
See the full week ↑
11 NFL shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Commanders most this week: Green Light with Chris Long (4), First Things First (3), The Pat McAfee Show (1).

We only play a clip here when we can verify its exact start in your browser. The app has the full slate and plays everything.

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Commanders conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Ryen Russillo Show, Pardon My Take, Heed the Call, The Mina Kimes Show, The Ringer NFL Show, The Athletic Football Show, The Pat McAfee Show, NFL Daily, Green Light with Chris Long, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Commanders conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Commanders podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Commanders this week: Green Light with Chris Long (4), First Things First (3), The Pat McAfee Show (1). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Commanders parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Commanders today?

Lately: Commanders vibe check at number 23, NFC East winless streak and dysfunction, Commanders Monday night collapse and Daniels fourth-down critique. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Washington Commanders app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Washington Commanders or the NFL. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and credits the show, with a link to the full episode when we have one. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NBA and college football included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

Tomorrow's Commanders edition is already being cut.

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