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Tired of the same over-the-top, hot take style hosts in sports media? Andy Pollin keeps it old school on ESPN 630 – a true encyclopedia of all things DMV sports! With a lifetime of knowledge in the sports talk arena, Andy brings a unique and grounded perspective on the day’s top stories. While headlines are covered daily, Andy is known for his quick wit and uncanny ability to tell the stories the shaped the sports we love today. Andy is a DMV native and has seen it all from the burgundy and gold "Glory Days" of the '80s to the "District of Champions" era today.
The show airs weekdays in the Washington, D.C. area (DC, VA, MD) from 9-11 AM EST on 630 AM, online at SportsCapitolDC.com, on the ESPN DC App or on your Amazon Alexa. To join the conversation check us out on Twitter @AndyPollin1
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Andy starts with the Week 17 NFL action, including the Eagles win over the Bills. (17:35) Philip Rivers and the Colts join the '96 Redskins as teams to start 7-1 and miss the playoffs. (23:51) 50 years of the terrible towel in Pittsburgh. (32:47) Thom Loverro thinks the Commanders may need to change the name again ahead of the move back to RFK. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy recaps the Christmas Day action including the Commanders loss to Dallas and the Vikings upset of the Lions. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with Tress Way's Pro Bowl selection and more on the Sam Hartman conversation heading into Thursday's game. (18:31) A review of the new Netflix documentary on John Elway. (41:53) The extinction of outdoor football. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy begins with the Commanders QB situation ahead of Thursday's Cowboys matchup. (22:53) Recap of the 49ers win over the Colts and Philip Rivers performance. (40:32) A look at the many stops of Josh Johnson's pro football career. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with the Commanders shutting it down with two games to go, and who will be at QB on Christmas Day. (18:05) The Ed Cooley episode after Georgetown's loss to Xavier. (39:14) More Commanders talk and a look at Philip Rivers' second act tonight on Monday Night Football. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with the Commanders' personnel decisions going into 2026, including Deebo Samuel, Laremy Tunsil, and Von Miller. (17:53) RGIII shares some valuable insights, for once. (38:49) College Football Playoff talk. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with Jayden Daniels' first comments since being shut down for the season. (17:45) Is Phil Rivers inspiring other alte kaker QBs to come out of retirement? (34:50) More from around the NFL, including Joe Burrow's mid career crisis in Cincy. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with the Commanders decision to shut down Jayden Daniels for the final three games of the year. (20:13) More Commanders talk and the Steelers MNF win over Miami. (40:23) Philip Rivers makes a shrewd move. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy recaps the Commanders win over the Giants yesterday, and the valiant effort from Philip Rivers yesterday in Seattle. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with the Sherrone Moore scandal coming out of Michigan, and whether Jayden Daniels sees the field again in 2025. (22:10) More Philip Rivers talk. (42:40) More Commanders talk and Marcus Mariota on returning to the starting lineup. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy begins with Zach Ertz's gut-wrenching scenes from last night's episode of Hard Knocks. (18:03) Philip Rivers coming out of retirement after 5 years to play for the Colts. (36:19) Turmoil in Philadelphia, and the uptick in kicking this NFL season. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy recaps the Commanders 31-0 loss to the Vikings, a new low for the 2025 season. (21:29) Reaction to the College Football Playoff bracket released. (40:12) More on the Commanders/Vikings game and this disastrous season for the Commanders. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with the Lions all but ending the Cowboys playoff hopes last night in Detroit and the Commanders matchup with Vikings. (21:42) Kurt Warner on Justin Herbert preparing to play with a broken throwing hand. (38:43) More Commanders talk. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy opens with the red hot Capitals and their 7-1 win in San Jose last night. Plus, Marcus Mariota on the silver linings of the Commanders season. (19:16) A look at the Lions/Cowboys matchup tonight on Thursday Night Football. (35:56) More Commanders talk as they get ready for the final 5 games of the season. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with Maryland Hoops' win over Wagner, and college football coaching carousel. (19:40) Steve Young on the cases of Jaxson Dart and Drake Maye. (37:40) Jim Kelly with some great stories on the old Rich Stadium, closing at the end of the season. (50:00) 57 years ago today, the pitching mound was lowered. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with the Patriots win over the Giants on MNF and Younghoe Koo's one-of-a-kind kick. (19:34) Dan Quinn on Jayden Daniels' availability for Sunday in Minnesota. (38:35) More on the Lane Kiffin saga. (49:22) 40 years ago today, Mike Ditka and Buddy Ryan (nearly) come to blows. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy recaps the Commanders overtime defeat to the Denver Broncos, their 6th straight loss. (19:45) The Lane Kiffin saga is finally over.. for now. (41:24) Could Tom Brady and the Raiders hire Bill Belichick? (50:34) More on the Commanders Broncos game, including the Treylon Burks catch. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with Maryland Hoops' 40 pt loss to Gonzaga in the Players Era Challenge. (20:20) The anniversary of one of the biggest sports disappointments of the 20th century. (29:53) CBS News' Scott MacFarlane joins Andy in studio. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with Maryland Basketball's late night victory over UNLV. (17:15) The Commanders injury report looks better. (37:47) Recapping the 49ers win over the Panthers on MNF. (53:54) 45 years ago today, the "No Mas" fight. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with the status of Jayden Daniels coming off the bye week and a look at the NFL action over the weekend. (19:18) Buzz Williams takes Maryland hoops west for feast week. (36:17) Tom Brady on the one throw he would like to have back and his favorite Super Bowl victory. (54:39) 55 years ago today, Jim Plunkett wins the Heisman. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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