Hail on Three

Draft day is here.Josh opens this solo pod with a tribute to Sean Taylor, setting the tone for what a true defensive game-changer looks like, and why that’s exactly what Washington should be chasing at pick #7 in the 2026 NFL Draft.From there, it’s three clear themes:What we want to happen – a blue-chip defensive star to anchor the future? Love?What we think will happen – realistic scenarios, including a likely pick in Caleb DownsHot takes – bold predictions for both Washington and the wider leagueJosh breaks down potential fits, draft strategy, trade-back scenarios, and why fixing the defense is critical to supporting the team’s long-term direction. He also calls out a possible move back into the top 100 and questions whether the league is overthinking this year’s receiver class.Later, James and Lee join with their takes from London and Chicago to round out a full Hail on Three draft preview.Enjoy the draft. Hail.

The draft is almost here… and things just got interesting.Josh is joined by Lee (live from Chicago) for a full-on NFL Draft preview as we head into Thursday night. With James away celebrating in Cyprus (and still managing to send in a full 7-round mock), the guys dive into their own mocks, throw some curveball scenarios at each other, and react to a huge, unexpected trade that could shake up the entire top 10.They also talk Commanders’ new uniforms - a return to a more classic look that finally feels like the team again - and what a perfect draft night could mean… including the possibility of breaking a decade-long jersey drought.Draft chaos, bold predictions, and a big week ahead - let’s get into it.

A packed sporting weekend sets the scene as we record during the final round of The Masters - but the focus quickly turns to football.This episode is our Commanders Draft Special, with the NFL Draft 2026 just around the corner. We break down everything you need to know, including:Deep dives on key first-round targets - including explosive RB Jeremiah Love, dynamic LB Sonny Styles and swiss-army knife Safety Caleb DownsMid-round value picks to watch (including options at 71)Trade-down scenarios from pick #7 - how far is too far?Our first full mock draft ahead of draft nightPlus, a chaotic weekend recap featuring the East Anglian derby, a real-life robbery takedown, and plenty of draft-day hypotheticals. Hail!

Josh is joined by James and Lee for the first full trio pod in a while, recording from Suffolk and Chicago to put a bow on the Commanders’ free agency period and look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft. The guys assess Washington’s overall approach in free agency, including the edge additions, linebacker upgrades, depth at running back, and the lingering questions at wide receiver and center.From there the conversation turns fully to the draft, with each host laying out their ideal scenario at pick No. 7. There’s plenty of debate around Jeremiah Love, positional value, roster-building philosophy, and which prospects best fit Washington’s long-term future around Jayden Daniels.The episode wraps with some lighter Commanders talk, including uniform updates, owners meetings observations, and a hot take from James on keeping the rivalry with the Eagles very much alive.

Josh is back and joined by James for a full Washington free agency check-in after a chaotic week of signings, meltdowns, group chat breaking news and one completely cursed lost recording.The lads run through the key moves, from Laremy Tunsil getting paid to the new additions on defense, help at running back and tight end, and the big-money swing on the edge. There’s praise for the approach Peters is going for, some honest concern about the wide receiver room, and an early look at what all this means for the Commanders’ approach to the draft.Also featuring: Lee’s voice note reaction, Josh declaring himself back on draft duty, and James settling down from his early free agency rollercoaster just enough to hand out a B+.Hail.

Lee and James return for Part 2 of their 2026 offseason deep dive and there’s no shortage of talking points. The boys react to the surprise release of starting centre Tyler Biadasz, debate Daron Payne’s hefty cap hit, and unpack what Adam Peters and Dan Quinn didn’t say at the Combine.From Jeremiah Love draft buzz to Sunny Styles rising boards, the guys explore whether Washington should go edge, linebacker, or even shock the league with a running back at No. 7. They also break down Dan Quinn’s A+ player survey grade - is being popular always a good thing?Plus: early mock draft experiments, free agency splash predictions, and the big news that Washington is heading to London in 2026.Draft season is heating up. Cap space is burning a hole in the pocket. And the hot takes are just getting started.@HailOnThreePod

Josh, Lee and James discuss the sad news of HOF QB Sonny Jurgensen's passing before Lee puts the boys through their paces with his famous Super Bowl trivia. A final word on plans for the game and a surprise prediction from James before Brett Walker from the BCS podcast joins again to chat about his Patriots' chances tomorrow.@HailOnThreePod

The gang get together for a boozy Sunday evening chat about new Commanders Defensive Co-ordinator Daronte Jones, as well as discussing Super Bowl night memories, and previewing Sunday's big game between the Seahawks and the Patriots.@HailOnThreePod

The boys get together and discuss the wild divisional round of the playoffs. Lots of officiating chat (what's a catch then?) and coaching decision making, as well as "what's next?" for the eliminated teams. Not much Commanders chat and we finish on a brief chat about who we want to win next week's conference championships.@HailOnThreePod

The boys get together to preview the divisional round playoff games after a brief discussion about their preferences and predictions for the Commanders defensive co-ordinator vacancy.@HailOnThreePod

James and Lee get together to discuss a wonderful wildcard weekend (especially the Eagles losing to the Niners!) as well as the Commanders hiring David Blough as OC.@HailOnThreePod

Josh, James and Lee get together to preview Wildcard Weekend! The pod includes:- Commanders co-ordinator chat including more on Kliff and the possibility of Mike McDaniel as OC- A recap of season predictions from the boys and listeners - Wildcard weekend game previews and picks- Our full playoff brackets (spoiler - we all had the same Super Bowl matchup!)- Rooting interests, frauds, and who we DONT want to progress- Enjoying wildcard weekend@HailOnThreePod

James and Josh get together to discuss the return of Jayden Daniels and his supporting cast ahead of a trip to face the Vikings on Sunday. Some Hard Knocks chat as well as James's Matchup Matrix and Josh's Commanders 'Win If Statline'. Lee dials in his lookback and positive predictions across the board to end the show.@HailOnThreePod

Josh is joined live by Lee from the Costa Del Sol to preview the vacation of the decade, Washington's trip to Madrid to face the 3-7 Dolphins. Lee's lookback is a game he and Josh attended together, and the Skins actually won - bodes well! The boys discuss plans for the weekend and briefly discuss the game itself before making predictions, ending with James's dialled in contribution.@HailOnThreePod

Josh and James with a quick recap of the Commanders fifth straight loss, a 44-22 battering by the Lions on Sunday night. They discuss Dan Quinn taking over defensive play-calling, big picture stuff for the rest of the season, and start to get excited about  Madrid.@HailOnThreePod

Josh, Lee and James get together with a smorgasbord of topics and football chit chat ahead of Lee's jaunt to Europe and the (gulp) game against Detroit on Sunday:- Intro and Lee's movements- Jayden Daniels injury update- Trade deadline shenanigans across the league- Lee's Lions lookback- James's Matchup Matrix- Josh's Commanders Win If Statline- Predictions@HailOnThreePod

Josh, Lee and James react rather despondently to the Commanders loss against Seattle on Sunday Night Football, talking through the game first then going on to the Jayden Daniels injury news and the outlook for the rest of the season.@HailOnThreePod

Lee and James Halloween two-hander to discuss the Seahawks game on Sunday Night Football, including a lengthy tribute to Art Monk who is having his number retired on the night: - It's not over until it's over- ⁠The Terry McLaurin injury nightmare- ⁠Lee's lookback focusing on Art Monk- ⁠James Matchup Matrix - Game predictions @HailOnThreePod

James and Josh chat about the Commanders 3rd straight loss (now 3-5), a MNF defeat in Kansas City to a resurgent Chiefs team:- Better defense (to begin with)- Hamstrung without Jayden- Weird calls (refs/Kliff)- The outlook for the rest of the season@HailOnThreePod

Josh and Lee get together to discuss the Commanders brutal loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football by a walk-off field goal. Washington back at .500 (3-3:- Game discussion - Coaches grades- MOTM on both sides - Injury news (Brown/Terry)@HailOnThreePod

Lee and James jump on to preview the week six tilt against the 2-2 Bears on Monday Night Football, with Josh dialling in his contributions from Wales. The show includes:- Lee's lookback game- Josh's 'Commanders win if' statline- James's Matchup Matrix- Scoreline predictions@HailOnThreePod

Josh and James get together to discuss the Commanders impressive outing in Sunday's win against the Chargers (3-2):- Lee's instant reaction in the stadium- Game discussion - Coaches grades- MOTM on both sides On to Chicago on MNF!@HailOnThreePod

Josh and Lee jump on to preview the week four tilt against the 1-2 Falcons on Sunday, with James dialling in his contributions. The show includes:- Ryder Cup chat- Lee's lookback game - Injury chat- James's Matchup Matrix- Josh's 'Commanders win if' statline- Scoreline predictions@HailOnThreePod

Josh and Lee get together to analyse and celebrate the Commanders comfortable, impressive victory over the Raiders on Sunday to take Washington to 2-1:- Game discussion - Coaches grades- MOTM on both sides - Injuries- James dials in his thoughts to close out@HailOnThreePod

Lee and James jump on to preview the week three tilt against the 1-1 Raiders on Sunday, with Josh dialling in his contributions. The show includes:- Lee's lookback game - James's Matchup Matrix- Josh's 'Commanders win if' statline- Scoreline predictions@HailOnThreePod

James and Josh jump on to preview week two's tilt against the 1-0 Packers on Thursday Night Football, with Lee dialling in his contributions. The show includes:- Lee's lookback game - James's Matchup Matrix- Josh's 'Commanders win if' statline- Scoreline predictions@HailOnThreePod

The gang get together to discuss the Commanders (relatively) comfortable victory over the Giants yesterday:- Lee's experience being at Northwest Field for the game- Coaches grades for Dan Quinn, Joe Whitt Jr. and Kliff Kingsbury- Man of the Match on both sides of the ball@HailOnThreePod

James, Lee and Josh jump on quickly to discuss the good news that Terry McLaurin has finally signed a long term contract extension for the Commanders. The boys also briefly touch on the Brian Robinson JR trade and the pre-season game against Baltimore.@HailOnThreePod

James and Josh are joined by Mailbag Matt from Cyprus, and after briefly touching on the Bengals pre-season game, they dive into all things Fantasy Football as we enter draft season, including:- 3 way draft night food draft!- Commanders fantasy relevant outlook- Matt's 'my guys' and 'sleepers'- Bold predictions revisit and new additions@HailOnThreePod

Lee and Josh are joined by Jim from Philly to talk all things Eagles and NFC East this off-season, as well as some predictions for the upcoming year.@HailOnThreePod

James and Josh discuss the latest from Commanders training camp (including 'Jacory watch') before being joined by Brett Walker from the BCS Podcast to discuss the preseason game against Brett's New England Patriots.@HailOnThreePod

An impromptu Friday emergency podcast following the news that Terry McLaurin has formally requested a trade from the Commanders. Lee jumps on early doors from Chicago to chat with Josh and then in the second half James gives his thoughts.@HailOnThreePod

Josh and Lee this week. After a brief Terry McLaurin/OTAs update, the boys take a trip down Redskins memory lane with a look at the Zorn and Shanahan years. Some trivia, surprising stats, anecdotes and everything in-between discussing two of the most drama filled and inauspicious periods in franchise history. James phoned in a dreadful hot take.@HailOnThreePod

Josh, Lee and James get together on a rare joint UK-US bank holiday to discuss everything that's been happening around the Commanders and the league including:- Jim Irsay's passing- ⁠The Tush Push saga- ⁠Terry McLaurin absence- ⁠Off-season noise (things that matter/don’t matter)- Commanders top 5 current players- Hot takes@HailOnThreePod

With Lee live from Cancun, we gave our initial thoughts on the Commanders draft. Snap analysis on Josh Conerly Jr. and Trey Amos, as well as a live reaction to our fourth round pick, WR Jalyn Lane out of Virginia Tech. James and Josh closed out chatting league wide news including Shedeur Sanders' slide to Cleveland and the Jags blockbuster trade up for Travis Hunter. Hail!@HailOnThreePod

Draft day pod:- News recap- 7 round mock drafts- Final predictionsHail.@HailOnThreePod

Lee and James two-hander today, discussing:- Peter Schrager leaving GMFB - Owners meetings recap- 2024 draft class- Looking ahead to 2025 draft- Hot takes@HailOnThreePod

We're back! Episode 2:- Owners meetings in Florida and proposed rule changes- Commanders coaching staff continuity- Are we 'all in'?- Season expectations forward look- Hot takes@HailOnThreePod

Our pilot episode. Let's go!- Our stories of why we support the team- Putting a line under the name debate- A fav memory from last season- Free agency/trade chat@HailOnThreePod