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From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here): The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Washington Nationals remained active through the final moments on Monday evening. After being just over a week out from trading away INF Curtis Mead, Paul Toboni and the Nationals would go on to deal away 1B Luis Garcia Jr, LHP Foster Griffin, and OF Christian Franklin each in separate deals. Hear from Tobi Altizer and Grant Paulsen as they hosted on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Monday afternoon and provided their thoughts and insight on the return packages in each deal and assess the future of the organization after the deals. Plus, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis joined Tobi and Grant to provide his analysis on some of the biggest trades that happened on Monday and the quality of the return that the Nats got from the Yankees after dealing Luis Garcia Jr.
Episode 262, FULL SHOW -- The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Washington Nationals remained active through the final moments on Monday evening. After being just over a week out from trading away INF Curtis Mead, Paul Toboni and the Nationals would go on to deal away 1B Luis Garcia Jr, LHP Foster Griffin, and OF Christian Franklin each in separate deals. Hear from Tobi Altizer and Grant Paulsen as they hosted on 106.7 The Fan in DC on Monday afternoon and provided their thoughts and insight on the return packages in each deal and assess the future of the organization after the deals. Plus, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis joined Tobi and Grant to provide his analysis on some of the biggest trades that happened on Monday and the quality of the return that the Nats got from the Yankees after dealing Luis Garcia Jr.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into a Full Breakdown Of Days 3 & 4 Of Commanders Training Camp in an action-packed episode of the pod. Training Camp keeps rolling on... so the boys are back to break down Days 3 and 4 of Training Camp, Jayden Daniels, Sonny Styles, and Chig Okonkwo making some incredible plays, how John Bates injury impacts the TE room, the Commanders signing center depth in Trey Hill from the Bengals, why the center position isn't as important when properly insulated, Logan hops on the white board, the latest on the kicker competition between Jake Moody and Drew Stevens and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 261, FULL SHOW -- The Nats suffered their first series since the All-Star Break, dropping a disappointing two out of three games to a struggling Blue Jays team to wrap up their latest homestand. Tobi Alitzer & Grant Paulsen recap the series that was and assess where the Nats stand in the NL Wild Card race as the MLB Trade Deadline is just days away. Then, Grant & Tobi spoke with World Series Champion Max Scherzer about his return to DC this week. And we wrap up this episode with an interview with newly acquired LHP Connelly Early, who also joined Grant & Tobi on 106.7 The Fan in DC earlier this week.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into a Full Breakdown Of Commanders Training Camp Days 1 & 2 in an action-packed episode of the pod. Training Camp is officially underway... so the boys are back to break down their biggest takeaways from the first 2 days on the field, how impressive David Blough, Jayden Daniels and the tight end room has been, what to make of the early injuries to Nick Allegretti and Treylon Burks, the latest on the kicker competition, and much more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 261, FULL SHOW -- The Nats suffered their first series since the All-Star Break, dropping a disappointing two out of three games to a struggling Blue Jays team to wrap up their latest homestand. Tobi Alitzer & Grant Paulsen recap the series that was and assess where the Nats stand in the NL Wild Card race as the MLB Trade Deadline is just days away. Then, Grant & Tobi spoke with World Series Champion Max Scherzer about his return to DC this week. And we wrap up this episode with an interview with newly acquired LHP Connelly Early, who also joined Grant & Tobi on 106.7 The Fan in DC earlier this week.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into Commanders Camp PUP List Breakdown, Steele Fired & Bellore Retires in an action-packed episode of the pod. Training Camp is officially about to begin... so the boys are back to break down the first PUP list of the season including Trey Amos, Dorance Armstrong, & Deatrich Wise), Nick Bellore deciding to retire, the Commanders decision to part ways with TE Coach Ben Steele, Logan's candidacy, coaches having podcasts, break down ChatGPT's Commanders "Burning Questions" Headed Into Camp including the biggest weakness on the roster, where Jayden can improve, camp battle that matters most, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here):The first trade domino ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline has fallen, and it involved the Nationals. News broke on Saturday Night that the Nats agreed to trade away INF Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox for LHP Connelly Early. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen give their thoughts and insight on the 1-for-1 trade. Plus, hear from Paul Toboni who spoke to the media in the dugout on Sunday with his thoughts on the opportunity to complete the trade. Then, Tobi & Grant recap the Nats winning their most important series of the season so far versus an Arizona team that is directly ahead of them in the NL Wild Card standings. Stay tuned for interviews with Nats General Manager Ani Kilambi & Nats Manager Blake Butera as Grant Paulsen caught up with them during pregame ahead of the series opener versus the Diamondbacks.
Episode 260, FULL SHOW -- The first trade domino ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline has fallen, and it involved the Nationals. News broke on Saturday Night that the Nats agreed to trade away INF Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox for LHP Connelly Early. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen give their thoughts and insight on the 1-for-1 trade. Plus, hear from Paul Toboni who spoke to the media in the dugout on Sunday with his thoughts on the opportunity to complete the trade. Then, Tobi & Grant recap the Nats winning their most important series of the season so far versus an Arizona team that is directly ahead of them in the NL Wild Card standings. Stay tuned for interviews with Nats General Manager Ani Kilambi & Nats Manager Blake Butera as Grant Paulsen caught up with them during pregame ahead of the series opener versus the Diamondbacks.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into Football 101 in an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders first full-team Training Camp practice is on Wednesday... so the boys are back to pull out the whiteboard for the first ever edition of Take Command Football 101, breaking down football terminology when it comes to personnel groupings, formations, shifts, motions, passing, running, and gap scheme concepts, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
From 07/24 Hour 3: Is there anyone more plugged in to the Washington Nationals than Grant Paulsen? He joined the Junkies this morning to break down what Washington should do before the MLB trade deadline.
07/24 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 47:00 Hour 3 - 1:27:00 Hour 4 - 2:05:00 The Sports Junkies highlight the top headlines surrounding the sports world. Today's guests were Grant Paulsen and Scott Abraham.
07/24 Hour 3: Grant Paulsen Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Rich Eisen Breaks Down Washington's Tough Schedule - 19:00 JP Can't Believe McDonald's Ruined His Order - 32:00
Episode 259, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals return home from a 4-2 road trip out of the All-Star Break, and now host a Diamondbacks team in one of the most pivotal series' since the 2019 season. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen discuss how the upcoming homestand will likely shape what the Nationals Front Office will decide to do as the MLB Trade Deadline quickly approaches. Plus, we check-in on some of the hottest performers in the Nationals Minor League system. Then, hear an extensive conversation with fans and more on Thursday's edition of The Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan, where the guys talk with fans about how the Nationals quality play this season has changed the rebuilding timeline for Paul Toboni and company, and how the Front Office needs to capitalize on the success going forward.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. Ladies and gentlemen, rookies have reported for Training Camp and football season is officially back... so the boys are back to break down the latest regarding Deebo Samuel, where Sonny Styles will start the season and dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on on Brian Flores' defense against elite QB's, how AI can be used in the NFL, if Vance Joseph's defense is a better comp for Daronte Jones, why Sean McVay has ditched outside zone in favor of gap scheme runs, Logan's favorite candy and gas station food, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 258, FULL SHOW -- It's been a good start for the Nationals out of the All-Star Break, with a series win in West Sacramento vs the Athletics, and a series opening victory in Colorado vs the Rockies. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen layout what the plans could look like if the Nats continue their winning ways over the next couple of weeks ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, and what factors should determine how the Nationals proceed to act as buyers, sellers or possibly even both.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into Jayden Daniels Netflix's "Quarterback" Reaction & Most Intriguing Training Camp Battles in an action-packed episode of the pod. We're officially only 2 days until rookies report to Training Camp... the boys are back to break down their takeaways from Jayden Daniels time on Netflix's 'Quarterback' Docuseries, Trey Amos announcing he is fully healthy for Training Camp, the most intriguing Training Camp battles including at LG, WR2, RB4, Kicker, PFF's latest starting RB rankings that saw Bill come in at 30, Kaytron Allen's 'Fatman' nickname, the most competitive position group and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 258, FULL SHOW -- It's been a good start for the Nationals out of the All-Star Break, with a series win in West Sacramento vs the Athletics, and a series opening victory in Colorado vs the Rockies. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen layout what the plans could look like if the Nats continue their winning ways over the next couple of weeks ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, and what factors should determine how the Nationals proceed to act as buyers, sellers or possibly even both.
7.20.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show raving about Washington Nationals Starting Pitcher Foster Griffin and gives his reaction to Spain winning the World Cup vs Argentina. Kevin Sheehan recaps the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina then talks about if the World Cup will help boost the popularity of Soccer in the United States. 7.20.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan asks callers to give their thoughts on the World Cup Final and if the event being in the United States will increase the popularity of Soccer in the country going into the future. 7.20.26 Hour 3, Grant Paulsen from 106.7 The Fan joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss Foster Griffin's impressive performances on the Nationals this season and if the team could make a trade to boost their bullpen before the MLB trade deadline. Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast and Substack joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina and the biggest stories going into Commanders' training camp next week.
7.20.26 Hour 3, Grant Paulsen from 106.7 The Fan joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss Foster Griffin's impressive performances on the Nationals this season and if the team could make a trade to boost their bullpen before the MLB trade deadline. Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast and Substack joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina and the biggest stories going into Commanders' training camp next week.
7.20.26, Grant Paulsen from 106.7 The Fan joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss Foster Griffin's impressive performances on the Nationals this season and if the team could make a trade to boost their bullpen before the MLB trade deadline.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Training Camp Burning Questions & ESPN NFL Position Rankings Reaction in an action-packed episode of the pod. We've officially reached Commanders Training Camp report week... the boys are back to break down what happens at Training Camp, why there's only 5 training camp practices open to the public, whether it's better to have training camp at the team facility or travel elsewhere for it, what they make of ESPN's top 10 players at every position, if Laremy Tunsil should've been higher than 5, if Jayden Daniels should've cracked the Top 10 QB's, and dive into the latest mailbag and take your question on what they currently make of the Commanders RB room, whether BILL is still the top dog, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
This week's Best Interviews is quite a wild ride! On the celeb tip, 20Bello gives us his take on what he meant when he coined the term DMV, and comedian Harland Williams joins The Junks in studio to look back at his career. Plus, in perhaps a pair of firsts, we have Joe Theismann calling in as a regular caller to explain why he is confident in a Jayden Daniels bounce-back, and Danny Rouhier interviews his own co-host, Grant Paulsen, about the 2026 MLB All-Star experience!
This week's Best Interviews is quite a wild ride! On the celeb tip, 20Bello gives us his take on what he meant when he coined the term DMV, and comedian Harland Williams joins The Junks in studio to look back at his career. Plus, in perhaps a pair of firsts, we have Joe Theismann calling in as a regular caller to explain why he is confident in a Jayden Daniels bounce-back, and Danny Rouhier interviews his own co-host, Grant Paulsen, about the 2026 MLB All-Star experience!
This week's Best Interviews is quite a wild ride! On the celeb tip, 20Bello gives us his take on what he meant when he coined the term DMV, and comedian Harland Williams joins The Junks in studio to look back at his career. Plus, in perhaps a pair of firsts, we have Joe Theismann calling in as a regular caller to explain why he is confident in a Jayden Daniels bounce-back, and Danny Rouhier interviews his own co-host, Grant Paulsen, about the 2026 MLB All-Star experience!
This week's Best Interviews is quite a wild ride! On the celeb tip, 20Bello gives us his take on what he meant when he coined the term DMV, and comedian Harland Williams joins The Junks in studio to look back at his career. Plus, in perhaps a pair of firsts, we have Joe Theismann calling in as a regular caller to explain why he is confident in a Jayden Daniels bounce-back, and Danny Rouhier interviews his own co-host, Grant Paulsen, about the 2026 MLB All-Star experience!
Episode 257, FULL SHOW -- The unofficial second half of the season is upon us as the Nats hope to make a run to get back on track after a disappointing final series before the All-Star Break. Grant Paulsen returns alongside Tobi Altizer to recap his experience at the All-Star Festivities. Then, the guys dive into what to expect from the Nats as they begin their second half of the season with their first ever trip to Sacramento to take on the Athletics. Plus, we answer your burning Nats questions that you've submitted to our mailbag! And stay tuned on the backend of this episode to hear interviews with All-Stars CJ Abrams and Foster Griffin as Grant caught up with them on the field ahead of the Midsummer Classic.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Commanders floor changing vets and mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. We're getting closer and closer to Training Camp... the boys are back to break down their chaotic schedules, the Commanders floor changing vets on offense & defense and dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on which positions use mental performance coaches the most, if offense still matters more than defense for winning, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
- Grant Paulsen Joins to discuss the MLB All-Star Game - Danny's Trae Young Take
Episode 256, FULL SHOW -- The All-Star Break has arrived, and maybe it came at the perfect time for the Nats, as they were swept by the New York Yankees in their final series of the unofficial first half of the MLB season. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron look back at another heartbreaking series of late inning losses that sent the Nationals to a game under .500 ahead of the break. What's next for the Blake Butera and the Nats bullpen? Then, the MLB Draft also took place over the weekend, where the Nationals drafted a local product with the 11th overall pick. Plus, hear interviews from Curtis Mead, James Wood and CJ Abrams as Grant Paulsen caught up with them at the ballpark on Friday. And we make our picks for the Homerun Derby and the All-Star Game.
Grant Paulsen...yes, that Grant Paulsen joins Danny and Tobi to talk about the Nationals' experience at the All-Star break.
Nick and Jonathan are joined by Zach Gelb and Grant Paulsen in Wednesday's edition of 32 teams, 16 days.
Nick and Jonathan discuss Jerry Jeudy's future with the Browns. Then, they're joined by Zach Gelb and Grant Paulsen in Wednesday's edition of 32 teams, 16 days.
Episode 256, FULL SHOW -- The All-Star Break has arrived, and maybe it came at the perfect time for the Nats, as they were swept by the New York Yankees in their final series of the unofficial first half of the MLB season. Tobi Altizer & Producer Darris Dameron look back at another heartbreaking series of late inning losses that sent the Nationals to a game under .500 ahead of the break. What's next for the Blake Butera and the Nats bullpen? Then, the MLB Draft also took place over the weekend, where the Nationals drafted a local product with the 11th overall pick. Plus, hear interviews from Curtis Mead, James Wood and CJ Abrams as Grant Paulsen caught up with them at the ballpark on Friday. And we make our picks for the Homerun Derby and the All-Star Game.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into which young Commanders need to take the leap & Logan's blocking stories in an action-packed episode of the pod. Training Camp is getting closer and closer and it's HR Derby Monday... the boys are back to break down which of Logan's teammates was the best at baseball, the young Commanders who need to take a leap, dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on the best player Logan had to block, which player did the dirtiest thing to Logan, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 255, FULL SHOW -- Another series victory is in the books as the Nats offense continues to impress while taking two of three games versus the Houston Astros. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen dive into how the 2026 Nats features three batters with 20+ homeruns, and how Foster Griffin has firmly established himself as the Ace of the Nats rotation. Then, Grant Paulsen will be in Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB Draft. He provides insight on who the Nationals could be in line to pick at #11 this coming weekend.
Episode 255, FULL SHOW -- Another series victory is in the books as the Nats offense continues to impress while taking two of three games versus the Houston Astros. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen dive into how the 2026 Nats features three batters with 20+ homeruns, and how Foster Griffin has firmly established himself as the Ace of the Nats rotation. Then, Grant Paulsen will be in Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB Draft. He provides insight on who the Nationals could be in line to pick at #11 this coming weekend.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into most intriguing newcomers, positionless football & current WR room roles in an action-packed episode of the pod. We're 5 weeks away from Preseason games and 3 weeks away from Training Camp... the boys are back to break down what Training Camp looks like under Dan Quinn, the most intriguing newcomers on offense and defense, when positionless football became mainstream, dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on the realistic roles for the current WR room, why the Commanders haven't re-signed Deebo Samuel, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the latest Commanders news in an action-packed episode of the pod. We're officially less than a month from Training Camp and the Commanders are in the news... the boys are back to break down the Commanders signing of Rasul Douglas to help beef up the cornerback room, how it impacts the cornerback room, the latest situation surrounding Brandon Aiyuk and Jayden Daniels, if the Commanders need another WR in the room, Schefter's report regarding Sean Payton pitching the idea of stepping aside for Bill Belichick, which Commander would've helped Team USA the most in the World Cup and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 254, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals three game win streak came to a halt over the weekend as the Pirates would go on to take the final two games of the three game series to open up the longest homestand of the season so far. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen were at Nats Park all weekend and breakdown what went wrong in the battle for Wild Card positioning with a surging Pittsburgh team. Then, in one of the surprises of the season so far, the Nationals DFA'd former top prospect Robert Hassell III. Tobi & Grant make sense of why the Nats felt this was the move to make. Plus, CJ Abrams and James Wood officially were named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game roster for the National League. What's the path for a couple more candidates from the Nats to make the team? And, hear from James Wood as he joined Grant & Danny in studio on 106.7 The Fan in DC.
Episode 254, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals three game win streak came to a halt over the weekend as the Pirates would go on to take the final two games of the three game series to open up the longest homestand of the season so far. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen were at Nats Park all weekend and breakdown what went wrong in the battle for Wild Card positioning with a surging Pittsburgh team. Then, in one of the surprises of the season so far, the Nationals DFA'd former top prospect Robert Hassell III. Tobi & Grant make sense of why the Nats felt this was the move to make. Plus, CJ Abrams and James Wood officially were named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game roster for the National League. What's the path for a couple more candidates from the Nats to make the team? And, hear from James Wood as he joined Grant & Danny in studio on 106.7 The Fan in DC.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the annual Take Command NFC East Coach Rankings & Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition... the boys are back to rank the Head Coaches, Offensive Coordinators, Defensive Coordinators, and Kickers/Punters in the division from 1 to 4, explain why they are higher and lower on some than others, dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on Logan's World Cup viewership, if offensive tackles are undervalued, how quickly David Blough can move up with a good season offensively, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 253, FULL SHOW -- It was an eventful final road series before the All-Star Break, but the Nationals came out with yet another series win, taking the final two of the three game series at historic Fenway Park against a hot Red Sox team. Tobi Alitzer & Grant Paulsen look back at a series that featured a spectacular career best performance from Cade Cavalli, James Wood breaking out of his recent slump in a big way, and another quality performance from the young LHP Andrew Alvarez. Tobi & Grant also discuss the events that led to a benches clearing event involving Cade Cavalli and Red Sox 1st Baseman Willson Contreras. And the Nats will have two representatives in the MLB Futures Game at All-Star Week. Has Eli Willits dominant early career accelerated his timeline toward the big leagues?
Episode 253, FULL SHOW -- It was an eventful final road series before the All-Star Break, but the Nationals came out with yet another series win, taking the final two of the three game series at historic Fenway Park against a hot Red Sox team. Tobi Alitzer & Grant Paulsen look back at a series that featured a spectacular career best performance from Cade Cavalli, James Wood breaking out of his recent slump in a big way, and another quality performance from the young LHP Andrew Alvarez. Tobi & Grant also discuss the events that led to a benches clearing event involving Cade Cavalli and Red Sox 1st Baseman Willson Contreras. And the Nats will have two representatives in the MLB Futures Game at All-Star Week. Has Eli Willits dominant early career accelerated his timeline toward the big leagues?
Episode 252, FULL SHOW -- After a disasterous series at home versus Philadelphia, the Nats were able to hit the road up I-95 and take a series win versus the Orioles. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how the Nats got back right despite some of the continued struggles in the lineup and the bullpen, and how Foster Griffin continues to establish himself as the teams top starter. Plus, Luis García Jr. is having the best stretch of his career, adding an NL Player of the Week award to his mantle. What are the plans going forward for the Nats 1st Baseman?
Episode 252, FULL SHOW -- After a disasterous series at home versus Philadelphia, the Nats were able to hit the road up I-95 and take a series win versus the Orioles. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how the Nats got back right despite some of the continued struggles in the lineup and the bullpen, and how Foster Griffin continues to establish himself as the teams top starter. Plus, Luis García Jr. is having the best stretch of his career, adding an NL Player of the Week award to his mantle. What are the plans going forward for the Nats 1st Baseman?
Audacy DC's draft night special continues, as The Sports Junkies and Grant Paulsen welcome Wizards legend and former No. 1 overall pick John Wall to the show. Wall offers up his thoughts on the selection of AJ Dybantsa, what it takes to succeed in DC, and how he envisions the starting lineup for next season.
It's a special live edition of The Sports Junkies, joined by Grant Paulsen of Grant & Danny, at The Anthem in Washington DC. Hear the guys react live in real-time to the Wizards' potentially franchise-altering selection of BYU wing AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. Later they are joined by franchise legend John Wall, and analyze all the other picks from the top half of the first round.
In this special edition of The Sports Junkies with Grant Paulsen, the guys head to The Anthem for a live show covering the 2026 NBA Draft. The Wizards kept everyone in suspense until the very end before it was revealed they had selected BYU wing AJ Dybantsa first overall. The Junks offer up their instant reaction to the Dybantsa selection, plus their thoughts on the Utah Jazz taking Kansas star Darryn Peterson with the second pick.
Audacy DC's draft night special continues, as The Sports Junkies and Grant Paulsen welcome Wizards legend and former No. 1 overall pick John Wall to the show. Wall offers up his thoughts on the selection of AJ Dybantsa, what it takes to succeed in DC, and how he envisions the starting lineup for next season.