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Nationals beat reporters join national correspondents to take an inside look ahead at the story lines and developing news that impact the team's outlook.

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    Sneak peek of The 11th Inning with Kolko & Zim

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 3:21


    Nationals Broadcaster, Dan Kolko & Mr. National himself, Ryan Zimmerman welcome their friends from around the league and beyond to talk Nats baseball, the world of sports, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 34:27


    Host Dan Kolko wraps up the 2022 season with an in-depth chat with General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and sits down with his old pal and Nationals Broadcaster Bob Carpenter to reflect on the season that was and what's next for the Nationals, and Bob in the booth. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 44:32


    This week, host Dan Kolko welcomes veteran Nationals pitcher Anibal Sanchez, and mlb.com draft and prospect expert Jim Callis to the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 22:25


    This week host Dan Kolko sat down in the Nats dugout with a couple of guys who both took very interesting routes to the big leagues. First up is Joey Meneses who has been the talk of the town hitting .322 with 8 HRs since making his debut on August 2nd. Then Dan talks to Paolo Espino about his long career, why he loves playing winter ball, and whether he prefers to be a starter or reliever. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 25:15


    Our host, Dan Kolko, welcomes big leaguer Lane Thomas this week as well as the manager of the playoff-bound Fredericksburg Nationals, Jake Lowery. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 38:04


    This week, host Dan Kolko talks to recent acquisition Alex Call about his career in the minors, staying sharp through COVID, and making the most of his time with the Nationals. Dan also welcomes James Wood, a highly ranked prospect acquired in the recent trade with San Diego, about playing back in his hometown and his plans for developing as a player. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 32:03


    This week, host Dan Kolko catches up with newest National, CJ Abrams, and how his time in the Capitol has been and his hopes for the future. Nationals pitching prospect, Mitchell Parker joins the podcast and discusses his pitching arsenal and how it is developing through his time with the Nationals organization. Kolko also reflects back with veteran player Nelson Cruz on his MLB career. Cruz racked up his 2,000 hit against the San Diego Padres on August 13. On this week of Nats Insider, Cruz shares what this accomplishment means to him and how “special” it is. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 30:21


    This week, host Dan Kolko catches up with old friend, and former Nationals pitcher, Aaron Barrett. Aaron's journey to and through the big leagues is a remarkable one, worthy of this extended interview covering multiple injuries, multiple rehabs, and where Aaron gets the positive attitude that carried him and his family through it all to become a World Series champion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 40:42


    This week, host Dan Kolko is up with the big club and chatting with 3rd year shortstop Luis Garcia while also keeping touch with our minor league player development program, this time talking to the Nationals Director of Player Development, De Jon Watson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 27:48


    This week it's all about the 2022 first-year player MLB Draft! Host Dan Kolko chats with the Nationals first round pick Elijah Green and second round pick Jake Bennett. Plus, before those conversations, Dan checks in from the draft room with GM and President of Baseball Ops, Mike Rizzo, about the selection of Green at number 5 overall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 31:59


    This week, host Dan Kolko welcomes Cade Cavalli and Darren Baker to the show. Both Nationals prospects have been selected to the 2022 All-Star Futures Game in Los Angeles and talk to Dan about their development and goals for the rest of the 2022 season and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 41:15


    This week, host Dan Kolko revisits Ryan Zimmerman Weekend and replays the best moments from Ian Desmond, Jayson Werth, Davey Martinez, Mike Rizzo, Mark Lerner and the man himself, Ryan Zimmerman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 44:34


    This week, host Dan Kolko says hello to former Nationals pitcher and fan favorite Gio Gonzalez to discuss his arrival in DC, the influence of Ryan Zimmerman, and more. Dan also welcomes Joe Dillon, the minor league hitting coordinator for the Washington Nationals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 46:06


    This week host Dan Kolko welcomes 2019 World Series Champion Adam Eaton! Also joining the show is Randy Knorr, a long-time part of the Nationals organization and current minor league catching coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 48:40


    On this week's show, host Dan Kolko welcomes a couple pitchers to the show: Triple-A pitching prospect Cole Henry, and Evan Lee, who recently made his major league debut. Dan also talks to the manager of the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks, Mario Lisson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 32:50


    This week, host Dan Kolko welcomes Mr. National himself, Ryan Zimmerman. They talk life after baseball and what could be next long-term for number 11. Also joining the show this week is co-host of MLB Central and former Nat Mark DeRosa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 53:02


    This week on The Nats Insider Podcast, host Dan Kolko is back on the farm talking to coaches from the Fredericksburg Nationals. First up is head coach Jake Lowery, followed by former Nationals pitcher and current pitching coach in Fredericksburg, Joel Hanrahan. Dan also catches up with big league reliever Carl Edwards Jr. about his hot start to the 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 36:17


    Does the date May 23rd, 2019 ring a bell? This week host Dan Kolko welcomes larger-than-life contributor to the 2019 World Series run, Brian Dozier, to discuss the moment the Nats season turned around three years ago today and his favorite memories from that historic run through the World Series victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 48:23


    This week, host Dan Kolko continues his time in the Nationals farm system, this time with triple-A Rochester Red Wings. First up is manager Matt LeCroy and then Dan talks to Red Wings broadcaster Josh Whetzel. To wrap up the show, Dan heads back to the big leagues to talk to reliever Austin Voth about adjusting to new roles in the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 42:36


    This week, host Dan Kolko welcomes Johnny DiPuglia, Asst. General Manager and Senior VP of International Operations to discuss what Nats fans can expect from the current international prospects in the system. Dan also welcomes Nationals bench coach, Tim Bogar, to discuss the start of the 2022 season and the role he plays in the dugout and clubhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 53:15


    Host Dan Kolko is back on the farm again, this time with the Harrisburg Senators. Dan talks to Senators manager Tripp Keister about his role in developing prospects in the Nationals farm system and Senators broadcaster Terry Byron about a few prospects in particular we may see in DC sooner rather than later. He wraps up this week's show with big league reliever Tanner Rainey talking about moving in to the closer role and how recent changes to his approach help him succeed late in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 37:18


    This week on the Nats Insider Podcast, host Dan Kolko starts down on the farm and ends up in a batting cage. First up is Fredericksburg Nationals broadcaster Joey Zanaboni, then Dan sits down with three Nats 2021 MLB Draft picks, Brady House, T.J. White and Daylen Lile. Dan then heads inside the cage with Nationals starting first baseman Josh Bell to talk about being a switch hitter at the pro level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 27:40


    Nationals relievers Steve Cishek and Hunter Harvey join the podcast to discuss life in the bullpen and the pros and cons of their mechanics. Plus, Hunter recalls the wild few weeks that lead up to joining the Nationals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 41:04


    Dan Kolko gets to know one of the newest members of the Nats, designated hitter Nelson Cruz and has a chat with Opening Day starter Patrick Corbin. Plus, new director of player development, De Jon Watson, talks about the Nats farm system and some of the young prospects like Cade Cavalli and Brady House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 37:53


    Dan Kolko catches up with Sean Doolittle on his return to the Nationals and President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Nationals Manager Davey Martinez sit down with Dan with previews of the 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 6 - 2019 Postseason Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 27:32


    In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and share some of our favorite fan memories from the 2019 postseason. We received lots of wonderful submissions over the past few months, including Nationals love stories, World Series memories uniting generations of Nats fans and many more. You will definitely want to listen all the way to the end since each story is unique and many will tug at your heartstrings!

    Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 7 - Q&A with Season Plan Holders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 42:09


    In this episode, Charlie and Dave answer more questions from Nationals Season Plan Holders, including what they were thinking during different points of NLDS Game 5, what words they would use to describe Stephen Strasburg, and much more. Presented by GEICO.

    Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 7 - Q&A with Season Plan Holders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 42:08


    In this episode, Charlie and Dave answer more questions from Nationals Season Plan Holders, including what they were thinking during different points of NLDS Game 5, what words they would use to describe Stephen Strasburg, and much more. Presented by GEICO.

    Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 6 - Q&A with Season Plan Holders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 48:16


    In this episode, Charlie and Dave answer more questions from Nationals Season Plan Holders, including what their emotions were heading into Game 7 of the World Series, their favorite under-the-radar moments from 2019 and much more. Presented by GEICO.

    Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 6 - Q&A with Season Plan Holders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 48:16


    In this episode, Charlie and Dave answer more questions from Nationals Season Plan Holders, including what their emotions were heading into Game 7 of the World Series, their favorite under-the-radar moments from 2019 and much more. Presented by GEICO.

    Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 5 - Fred Frommer (Author)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 25:53


    We are joined by D.C. baseball historian Fred Frommer. Fred is the author of several books, including "You Gotta Have Heart: Washington Baseball from Walter Johnson to the 2019 World Series Champion Nationals." On the podcast, we talked about what went into writing this book, some of his favorite D.C. baseball history stories, the comparison between the 1924 Washington Senators and the 2019 Washington Nationals and other parts of D.C. baseball history that listeners might not know.

    Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 5 - Fred Frommer (Author)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 25:53


    We are joined by D.C. baseball historian Fred Frommer. Fred is the author of several books, including "You Gotta Have Heart: Washington Baseball from Walter Johnson to the 2019 World Series Champion Nationals." On the podcast, we talked about what went into writing this book, some of his favorite D.C. baseball history stories, the comparison between the 1924 Washington Senators and the 2019 Washington Nationals and other parts of D.C. baseball history that listeners might not know.

    Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 4 - Chris Poitras / Jostens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 28:18


    On this episode, we are joined by Chris Poitras, Division VP and GM, College, Sports and Specialty Rings at Jostens, the maker of our 2019 World Series championship ring. Chris brought great insight into what went into making that beautiful piece of jewelry. We talked about the collaboration between the Nationals and Jostens, the symbolism throughout the ring, the process of going from raw materials to final product and he gave us a few other tidbits along the way.

    Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 4 - Chris Poitras / Jostens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 28:18


    On this episode, we are joined by Chris Poitras, Division VP and GM, College, Sports and Specialty Rings at Jostens, the maker of our 2019 World Series championship ring. Chris brought great insight into what went into making that beautiful piece of jewelry. We talked about the collaboration between the Nationals and Jostens, the symbolism throughout the ring, the process of going from raw materials to final product and he gave us a few other tidbits along the way.

    Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 5 - Q&A with Season Plan Holders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 42:01


    In this episode, Charlie and Dave answer questions from Nationals Season Plan Holders, including what they thought was the turning point in Game 7 of the World Series, their favorite calls from the 2019 Postseason, and much more. Presented by GEICO.

    Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 5 - Q&A with Season Plan Holders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 42:01


    In this episode, Charlie and Dave answer questions from Nationals Season Plan Holders, including what they thought was the turning point in Game 7 of the World Series, their favorite calls from the 2019 Postseason, and much more. Presented by GEICO.

    Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 3 - Daren Willman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 33:56


    On this episode, we are joined by Daren Willman, the director of baseball research and development for MLB and the creator of BaseballSavant.com. We chatted about his career path, the story behind BaseballSavant.com, MLB's Statcast system and some Washington Nationals-related plays, research and other items.

    Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 3 - Daren Willman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 33:56


    On this episode, we are joined by Daren Willman, the director of baseball research and development for MLB and the creator of BaseballSavant.com. We chatted about his career path, the story behind BaseballSavant.com, MLB's Statcast system and some Washington Nationals-related plays, research and other items.

    Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 4 - 2019 World Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 68:30


    This episode features Charlie and Dave's memories and analysis of the 2019 World Series against the Astros, when the Nationals brought the World Series trophy home to D.C. for the first time since 1924. Presented by GEICO.

    Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 4 - 2019 World Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 68:30


    This episode features Charlie and Dave's memories and analysis of the 2019 World Series against the Astros, when the Nationals brought the World Series trophy home to D.C. for the first time since 1924. Presented by GEICO.

    Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 3 - 2019 NLCS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 35:43


    This episode features Charlie and Dave's memories and analysis of the 2019 NLCS against the Cardinals, including their answers to a few mailbag questions from fans. Presented by GEICO.

    Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 3 - 2019 NLCS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 35:43


    This episode features Charlie and Dave's memories and analysis of the 2019 NLCS against the Cardinals, including their answers to a few mailbag questions from fans. Presented by GEICO.

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