*Washed* with Leonte Carroo and Michael Embrich is where sports and politics collide. Hosted by former NFL star Carroo and Rolling Stone columnist Embrich, the show dives into raw conversations about life after the spotlight, featuring athletes, politicians, and changemakers redefining success, purpose, and identity.
Top 250 Flex Rankings, RB & Defense Strategy | Season-Long Fantasy Football 2025
Fantasy experts Leonte Carroo and Mike Embrich reveal the top 250 flex rankings and discuss winning strategies for drafting running backs and defenses in 2025 season-long fantasy football.
28 Jul 2025
Milly Maker Winner and Miami Dolphins WR Break it down | TOP QB's and WR's | Season-Long Strategy
Miami Dolphins WR Leonte Carroo and Mike Embrich analyze top quarterback and wide receiver picks for season-long fantasy football, offering insights for dominating drafts in various formats in this interview.
28 Jul 2025
All Italian NFL Team - 2025 NFL Fantasy Tight End Preview - DraftKings Talk
Leonte Carroo and Mike Embrich preview the top tight ends for the 2025 NFL Fantasy Football season and reveal their All-Italian NFL Team, offering listeners fantasy football insights.
25 Jun 2025
Love Island is OUT of Control | Never Kick a Judge in the Face | Are Bananas Going Extinct?
Hosts Leonte Carroo and Mike Embrich dissect unhinged reality TV moments, explore the impact of inflation on groceries, and analyze Elon Musk's controversial drug test, connecting seemingly disparate topics in an interview.
16 Jun 2025
Growing Up in the Sopranos State: Blood Doping, Karma & a 20-Year Murder Twist?!
Hosts Leonte Carroo and Mike Embrich explore topics ranging from blood doping in sports to a decades-old murder case, prompting listeners to question reality.
12 Jun 2025
Broken Justice System & Camel in Antarctica?! NFL Picks
Leonte Carroo and Mike Embrich discuss flaws in the justice system and NFL picks, offering insights on current events and sports.
10 Jun 2025
Hidden C4 Drones - 1990’s vs 2000’s Style - Humans Toast in 10,000 Years
Hosts Michael Embrich and Leonte Carroo dissect IShowSpeed's FIFA ban, Ukrainian C4 drones, fashion eras, Knicks' coaching change, Elon Musk's alleged exploitation, and the 2000s' potential obscurity.
27 May 2025
The Kevlar Helmet Is Useless, Loving Baby Oil is NOT a Federal Crime, JD Spares the Pope's Life
Former NFL star Leonte Carroo and Rolling Stone columnist Michael Embrich discuss flag football for the 2028 Olympics, Google's new Veo 3 AI video model, and Antonio Brown's latest antics in this episode.
19 May 2025
I Was Trump's Esteemed Guest – Steve Politi – How Do You Run for Office?
🎙️ Hosted by Leonte Carroo & Michael Embrich
I was Trump's esteemed guest at a veterans event — Steve Politi joins the Washed Podcast for a raw, funny, and surprisingly deep convo on Jersey sports, calling out nonsense, and what it really takes to run for office. From the Rutgers sidelines to the political trenches, we ask the question: can a sportswriter survive politics? Can a football player win city hall?
Mike breaks down how to actually run for office, Leonte grills Steve on his most controversial takes, and we talk about why so many athletes and coaches *don’t* make the jump to public service.
If you love Jersey, politics, sports, or chaos — this one’s for you.
12 May 2025
Why I Hate Billionaires
🎙️ Hosted by Leonte Carroo & Michael Embrich
Mike goes off on why he hates billionaires 💰🔥We break down unconscious bias in sports and life 🧠we take a wild slang quiz (who knew what Glizzy's are?) and we unpack the insane Trump story about how ICE kidnaps a college students 😳Tap in — this one’s unfiltered.
This episode blends politics, pop culture, and real talk — straight up, no chaser. Come for the laughs, stay for the truth.
4 May 2025
I Tore my ACL Twice and Still Made it to the NFL - NY Jets' Bless Austin
New York Jets and Rutgers standout Bless Austin joins us to talk about one of the toughest comebacks in football—tearing his ACL twice and still making it to the NFL. From rehab hell to draft day dreams, Bless breaks down what it really takes to defy the odds, silence the doubters, and ball out on Sundays. This one’s for every underdog chasing something bigger.
26 Apr 2025
I Got Drafted to the NFL, This is What Really Happens
In this episode of Washed, Leonte Carroo takes you inside the NFL Draft — the nerves, the pressure, the excitement, and the reality behind the scenes. From draft day calls to life-changing moments, Leonte shares his personal story and lessons learned along the way. Michael Embrich jumps in with his perspective on handling high-stakes situations. If you’ve ever wondered what it really feels like to be drafted, this one’s for you.
23 Apr 2025
How Much Does it Really Cost to Run for Political Office?
What’s the real price of power? In this episode, we break down the true cost of running for office—money, pressure, and everything they don't tell you.
Leonte Carroo opens up about being Jamaican, being adopted, and finding identity through football. Michael Embrich talks policy, politics, and campaign money. Plus, we debate our favorite all-time running backs—who’s your RB1?
How do music, politics, sports, and hip hop shape American history? In this episode, we connect the dots—presidential speeches, halftime shows, protest anthems, and locker room debates. From Tupac to Teddy Roosevelt, we’re breaking down the culture and the policies that define this country.
\Leonte Carroo and Michael Embrich bring the heat with their personal Top 5s—Mike’s all-time best U.S. Presidents and Leonte’s greatest rappers ever. You won’t believe who lands at #1.
It’s real talk, unfiltered. Laughs, insights, arguments… and a few surprises.
15 Apr 2025
The Knee That Shook the Nation
Leonte Carroo and Michael Embrich break down Colin Kaepernick’s iconic knee and the ripple effects it had across the NFL, the military, and politics. From behind-the-scenes stories in the league to real talk from Navy deployments and Capitol Hill, this episode dives into what it really means to take a stand.
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/leontecarr88 (https://www.instagram.com/leontecarr88) - https://bsky.app/profile/membrich.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/membrich.bsky.social) - https://www.youtube.com/@WashedPod (https://www.youtube.com/@WashedPod) - WashedPod1@gmail.com
14 Apr 2025
Starting Over
In our latest episode of Washed, we talk about what it really means to start over—whether you're leaving the NFL, the military, or just hitting a wall in life. From locker rooms to war zones, we’ve both had to rebuild from the ground up. This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like their first chapter ended too soon—and is ready to write a better second one.
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/leontecarr88 (https://www.instagram.com/leontecarr88) - https://bsky.app/profile/membrich.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/membrich.bsky.social) - https://www.youtube.com/@WashedPod (https://www.youtube.com/@WashedPod) - WashedPod1@gmail.com
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