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Last Man Standig

Ampire Media, Bleav
Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels
NFL
Dan Quinn
Jaden Daniels
Jahan Dotson
NFL Preseason
New York Jets
Kliff Kingsbury
Training Camp
Offensive Line
Miami Dolphins
Brandon Aiyuk
Armani Rogers
Scott Jackson
De'ami Brown
Philadelphia Eagles
NFL Trades
Bram Weinstein
Cliff Kingsbury

Ben Standig of The Athletic brings his unique insight and reporting covering the Washington Commanders, Washington Wizards and other DC Sports teams. He also shares his league wide access to decision makers across the NFL.

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Latest Episodes

Commanders insider Ben Standig digs into Washington’s new veteran cornerback, whether LSU CB Mansoor Delane or Ohio State S Caleb Downs makes more sense at 7 and why WR might not be a Day 1 pick. Join "Lastmanstandig.substack.com" for all of Ben's mo... more

In Part 1 of this insightful (and lengthy) chat, Commanders insider Ben Standig and former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen discuss pros/cons of drafting RB Jeremiyah Love at 7, Carnell Tate vs Makai Lemon vs. WR class depth and Washington’s needs followi... more

Commanders insider Ben Standig explores various trade down options for the Commanders in his latest mock draft. Then Ben and Joe House (The Ringer) ponder 2026 season expectations, Jayden Daniels' QB3 level entering his third season and if defense re... more

Commanders insider Ben Standig welcomes longtime Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis to the podcast. The one-time Redskins defensive coordinator and Arizona State staffer shares insight on former pupil Daronte Jones, Washington's new edge defenders, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Joe House
From The Ringer, DC Sports Nut
The Ringer
Episode: Mock Draft 6.0 and Joe House
Marvin Lewis
Longtime NFL head coach, NFL analyst
Former Cincinnati Bengals head coach; NFL analyst
Episode: Marvin Lewis
Steven Spector
Sports radio host and analyst in Kansas City; former ESPN 980/Team 980 host
96.5 The Fan (Kansas City)
Episode: Of Chief Importance
Greg Auman
Fox Sports NFL reporter, expert on NFC South and draft insights
Fox Sports
Episode: Roster review and draft preview
Greg Nejmeh
Former Jets co-director of player personnel; front-office executive with extensive NFL experience
NFL front office (Jets)
Episode: Bill gets a buddy
Chris Russell
Radio host and reporter from Team 980
Team 980
Episode: Oweh, oh, wow
Mitchell Tischler
Mitch Tischler from Beltway Football Podcast
Beltway Football / Monumental Sports
Episode: Last minute FA buzz: Targets and trades
Trevor Sikama
Pro Football Focus analyst
Pro Football Focus
Episode: Burning Commanders free agency questions
Nick Baumgardner
The Athletic analyst
The Athletic
Episode: Burning Commanders free agency questions

Host

Ben Standig
Host with deep reporting on Washington Commanders and DC sports, with league-wide access to decision makers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 247 ratings
  • Ben is excellent. My favorite media guy that covers the Commanders. He just reports actual facts. He doesn't sugar coat problems and He's not a delusional fan boy like Kevin Sheehan. All Sheehan does is lick Adam Peters scrotum and get a cactus up his rectum anytime anybody has even a minor criticism of Daniels. Ben Standig all day every day

    Podchaser
    5
    scofieldesque
    18 days ago
  • Good show

    Ben’s show is really fantastic! Must listen for football fans. Always insightful. Not sensational. Really enjoy the show. So good. Thanks, Ben

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenHennessee
    United Statesa month ago
  • Go to podcast for the offseason

    See title!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fiddlinmike
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    Love the podcast & always keep an eye out for new episodes

    If you love the Commanders like o do… give Ben’s podcast a listen & subscribe

    #RaiseHail

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @JustYourAvgFlyGuy
    United States3 months ago
  • Great

    Ben gives us info and insight not available anywhere else.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saginatio
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Ads are sometimes too frequent or reads—but the analysis remains top-tier.
Listeners appreciate Ben's access and depth of reporting on the Commanders.
Insightful, no-nonsense coverage of DC sports.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#110
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Apple Podcasts
#112
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#235
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#104
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#239
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#27
Netherlands/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Of Chief Importance
Q: What did Leo Chenal bring to the Chiefs, and what could that translate to for Washington if he were in their system?
Spector notes Chenal is not a flashy, highlight-reel player but a durable, three-down linebacker who can contribute across the front, particularly in run defense and interior alignment, with the caveat that he's not a pure pass rusher; Washington would value that versatility but still need others to pressure the quarterback.
Of Chief Importance
Q: So was it fun at least from afar in 2024 to watch this thing take off the way nobody expected it?
Steven explains that the Chiefs' success was built on a strong, established core plus smart development of younger players, which contrasts with Washington's current rebuilding phase and their need to add versatile pieces that fit the new defensive and offensive schemes.
Marshon moving on
Q: Do you have any bold predictions before?
A bold prediction is unlikely to be dramatic, but I expect Washington to focus on a mix of signing a veteran playmaker on offense and adding younger, cap-friendly defensive help, with a likely emphasis on strengthening the receiver and edge/rush positions while maintaining flexibility with the offensive line.
Bill gets a buddy
Q: How do you view the balance between paying for proven production and gambling on upside in free agency?
The guest argues for balancing risk with value, stressing that decisions should be driven by what the team is building for the long term and how a player fits into the evolving roster, not just immediate need or hype.
Bill gets a buddy
Q: Do you miss the front-office life, or is it more PTSD watching the madness of free agency?
The guest explains that while the process was enjoyable, the current period brings its own stressors; the key is remaining neutral, managing expectations, and having contingency plans for pivoting when signings don't go as hoped.

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Fans of DC-area sports and NFL coverage can expect deep, on-the-ground analysis of the Washington Commanders, Wizards, and broader league trends. Episodes often center on roster moves, player evaluation from the NFL Combine and draft, coaching changes, and offseason strategy, with occasional detours into local media landscape and team branding. A standout is the host's access to decision makers and insiders, resulting in informed takes, early looks at free agency targets, and practical perspectives for teams rebuilding on a tight cap. This mix makes it helpful for listeners who want thoughtful, no-nonsense sports reporting with a focus on actionable insights for teams, sponsors, and PR pros in the football/dc-sports niche.

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1. Joe House
2. Marvin Lewis
3. Steven Spector
4. Greg Auman
5. Greg Nejmeh
6. Chris Russell
7. Mitchell Tischler
8. Trevor Sikama

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