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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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 250, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals history versus the Tampa Bay Rays hasn't been favorable, and despite three competitive games, that would continue as the Nats lost 2 of 3 at Tropicana Field over the weekend. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how bullpen struggles held the Nats back from continuing their series win streak. Plus, how valuable has Brad Lord been to the Nationals pitching staff? And has CJ Abrams officially showed us he can avoid his cold streaks of the past? Then, Grant details his impressions of top prospect Gavin Fein as he visited the Fredericksburg Nationals over the weekend. And we preview a huge division series as the Phillies are in town this week.
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.
Episode 250, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals history versus the Tampa Bay Rays hasn't been favorable, and despite three competitive games, that would continue as the Nats lost 2 of 3 at Tropicana Field over the weekend. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how bullpen struggles held the Nats back from continuing their series win streak. Plus, how valuable has Brad Lord been to the Nationals pitching staff? And has CJ Abrams officially showed us he can avoid his cold streaks of the past? Then, Grant details his impressions of top prospect Gavin Fein as he visited the Fredericksburg Nationals over the weekend. And we preview a huge division series as the Phillies are in town this week.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. We've officially entered the dead period between Mandatory Minicamp and Training Camp... so the boys are back to give a fitness update and dive into the latest mailbag and take your questions on if the defense will benefit from going against the modern Blough offense, what exactly the Pass and Run Game Coordinators do and what separates the good from the bad, if the Commanders will rotate captains again this season, how a Head Coach influences team success without calling plays, getting into a positive mindset despite potentially being replaced on the roster and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 249, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals continue to secure series wins, earning their 4th in a row despite not being able to complete the sweep this week versus the Kansas City Royals. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen discuss how the Nationals can position themselves to be buyers at the trade deadline without completely putting the future of the organization at a disadvantage. Plus, Nasim Nuñez enjoyed a breakout series versus the Royals, and James Wood needs help to climb the ranks amongst Outfielders for the NL All-Star Team. Finally, we check-in on a couple of the rising names in the Minor League system this week and look ahead to a weekend series versus one of the AL's best teams in Tampa Bay.
Grant Paulsen, Logan Paulsen, & Danny Rouhier dive into their takeaways from Commanders Mandatory Minicamp and the offseason workouts as a whole in an action-packed episode of the pod. Commanders Mandatory Minicamp is in the books... so Logan hops on 'Grant And Danny' on 106.7 The Fan to break down his biggest takeaways from Days 2 and 3 of camp, the unique structure of the practices which included having the starters rest and the depth pieces get more run, the QB3 reps, what he expects players to do in between now and the beginning of Training Camp, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into their takeaways from Day 1 of Commanders Mandatory Minicamp in an action-packed episode of the pod. Day 1 of Commanders Mandatory Minicamp is in the books... so the boys are back to break down Dan Quinn's most noteworthy comments, how the scheme can elevate this team in areas where it lacks All-Pro's, discuss Sonny Styles and Jeremy Reaves' noteworthy comments about the defense, get a bit lost in the meaning of the words they used, how Ben Sinnott could be unlocked in the Commanders new offense, Laremy Tunsil helping out Josh Conerly, Logan's career touchdown catches, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into their Commanders Mandatory Minicamp Preview in an action-packed episode of the pod. Commanders Mandatory Minicamp kicks off tomorrow... so the boys are back to break down their golf experiences, what the biggest difference between OTA's and mandatory minicamp is, the new trend of QB's wearing GoPro's on their helmets, which players they are most excited to watch at minicamp, answer your questions in a mini-mailbag including if RB's help QB's when their back is turned in under center looks, whether the recent crazy WR contracts will help Terry stick around, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. Commanders OTAs are in the past and mandatory minicamp is coming up next week... so the boys are back to take your questions in the latest edition of the mailbag including a potential series of breakdowns on Redskins legends, if the Commanders have first mover advantage early in their schedule due to their new coordinators, who Adam Peters' second best draft pick behind Jayden Daniels, how long it should be before you pass judgement on a draft pick, how player measurements online are often not accurate, how confident the boys are in their analysis this offseason, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into their takeaways from Week 3 of Commanders OTA's an action-packed episode of the pod. Commanders OTA's have come and gone as Week 3 is officially in the books... so the boys are back to break down what they made of the Commanders bringing in a rugby staff to help with tackling, Daronte Jones' unique coaching location, if Mike Zimmer's double-A gap blitz package will make a cameo this season, what they made of Brandon Aiyuk's latest social media meltdown, the intriguing tight end room, how Chig Okonkwo could find himself in a WR2 role, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to Guru being punk'd by an AI dental assistant named Susan. They also break down Brandon Aiyuk's situation with the San Francisco 49ers, and the outgoing warrant out for his arrest for speeding past Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Should the Niners blink and wait it out? Later in the hour, they're joined by Grant Paulsen of 106.7 the Fan in Washington to discuss Aiyuk and the Giants-Nationals series
In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue their conversation with 106.7 the Fan's Grant Paulsen about Brandon Aiyuk and if the Washington Commanders could trade for the troubled wide receiver. Later, they break down the Giants' lineup at home against the Washington Nationals tonight.
n Hour 1 of Willard and Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley discuss all the sports stories Dibs missed while he was in Hawaii. From the San Francisco Giants' offensive explosions to the Rams' trading for Myles Garrett, Dibs reacts to it all. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to Guru being punk'd by an AI dental assistant named Susan. They also break down Brandon Aiyuk's situation with the San Francisco 49ers, and the outgoing warrant out for his arrest for speeding past Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Should the Niners blink and wait it out? Later in the hour, they're joined by Grant Paulsen of 106.7 the Fan in Washington to discuss Aiyuk and the Giants-Nationals series. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue their conversation with 106.7 the Fan's Grant Paulsen about Brandon Aiyuk and if the Washington Commanders could trade for the troubled wide receiver. Later, they break down the Giants' lineup at home against the Washington Nationals tonight.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. Commanders OTA's have entered their 3rd week and the offseason just keeps trucking along... so the boys kick things off by discussing the biggest news that potentially impacts the Commanders and that is that an arrest warrant was issued for Brandon Aiyuk stemming back to his speeding incident outside of Levi's Stadium and take your questions in the latest edition of the mailbag including a potential Noah Brown reunion, well-coached teams, whether Blough or Jones benefit more from practicing against the other guy, pros and cons of bringing in local players, Logan's anti-fast food world, the potential weaknesses of the new defense, if coaches communicate to exterior coaches in season, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Willard and Dibs are joined by 106.7 the Fan's Grant Paulsen to discuss the Washington DC side of Brandon Aiyuk's crazy situation with the San Francisco 49ers.
From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here): After an impressive series win at home versus the Padres, the Nats couldn't keep up the momentum as they were swept by their pesky NL East rivals from Miami. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen highlight some highs and lows from the series sweep and try to determine if this was just a small misstep, or if there concerns coming back to the forefront ahead of their West Coast road trip. Plus, Tobi Altizer caught up RHP Cade Cavalli to talk about his recent stretch of quality starts as he continues to get comfortable in his first full year as a Major League starter.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into their takeaways from Week 2 of Commanders OTA's an action-packed episode of the pod. The second week of Commanders OTA's has come and gone... so the boys are back to break down what they make of the practice structure under the 2 new coordinators, Sonny Styles and the rest of the Commanders rookie depth not getting run with the starters, what they made of Jayden Daniels' performance with the new wide receiver room, Terry McLaurin and Chig Okonkwo's role adjustments in the new offense, what they made of their first look at Odafe Oweh, how Sonny Styles has fit into the new linebacker room, which positions are the easiest to evaluate at OTA's and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 245, FULL SHOW -- After an impressive series win at home versus the Padres, the Nats couldn't keep up the momentum as they were swept by their pesky NL East rivals from Miami. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen highlight some highs and lows from the series sweep and try to determine if this was just a small misstep, or if there concerns coming back to the forefront ahead of their West Coast road trip. Plus, Tobi Altizer caught up RHP Cade Cavalli to talk about his recent stretch of quality starts as he continues to get comfortable in his first full year as a Major League starter.
Episode 244, FULL SHOW -- Your Washington Nationals completed one of their most successful months in the last few years in style, completing a series win over the San Diego Padres. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how their 16 win month of May came about, led by a the resurgence of RHP Zack Littell, a breakout season thus far for C Keibert Ruiz, and OF James Wood continuing to prove why he'll be a perennial All-Star. Then, hear from Nationals Manager Blake Butera as he joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan on Monday ahead of their series opener versus Miami. Plus a look at the latest performances on the Minor League Farm. And All-Star voting begins soon! Who should you be expecting to represent the Nats in the Midsummer Classic?
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into how these HUGE NFL trades impact the Commanders an action-packed episode of the pod. Post-June 1st Trade Season is underway and chaos has ensued... so the boys are back to break down what they make of A.J. Brown getting traded to the Patriots and Myles Garrett getting traded to the Rams, how that impacts the Commanders, if the Cowboys are now the team to beat in the NFC East, the next player they'd like to see traded out of the NFC East, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
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Episode 244, FULL SHOW -- Your Washington Nationals completed one of their most successful months in the last few years in style, completing a series win over the San Diego Padres. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown how their 16 win month of May came about, led by a the resurgence of RHP Zack Littell, a breakout season thus far for C Keibert Ruiz, and OF James Wood continuing to prove why he'll be a perennial All-Star. Then, hear from Nationals Manager Blake Butera as he joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan on Monday ahead of their series opener versus Miami. Plus a look at the latest performances on the Minor League Farm. And All-Star voting begins soon! Who should you be expecting to represent the Nats in the Midsummer Classic?
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into their defensive takeaways from Day 1 of Commanders OTA's an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders First Day of OTA's has come and gone... so the boys are back to break down what they make of their limited look at the new Daronte Jones defensive scheme, who'll play the Van Ginkel role, who stood out from the new linebacker and defensive line rooms, the secondary, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 243, FULL SHOW -- The Nats return home from a 6 game road trip with a 4-2 record versus two division leading teams. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen recap the road trip that saw the Nats offense click behind a red hot James Wood, and the pitching staff beginning to click with stellar performances from the starting rotation. Then, Grant & Tobi caught up with Nats 1B/3B Curtis Mead the day after this Two Homerun performance in Cleveland. And we dive into what appears to be the most impressive Nationals Minor League system in a long time, and look ahead to a weekend series versus the Padres.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into their offensive takeaways from Day 1 of Commanders OTA's an action-packed episode of the pod. The Commanders First Day of OTA's has come and gone... so the boys are back to break down what they saw at practice, Jayden Daniels picking up the new offense quick, what Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown, and Chig Okonkwo did to impress them, which members of the O-Line stood out, their favorite Will Montgomery stories, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here): It's been quite some time since the Washington Nationals have been over the .500 mark at this point of the season, and we want to celebrate it with you! Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen bring you a quick episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball where we give you the details of our Parade down Half Street to celebrate the 2026 Nationals getting over .500!
Episode 242, FULL SHOW -- It's been quite some time since the Washington Nationals have been over the .500 mark at this point of the season, and we want to celebrate it with you! Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen bring you a quick episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball where we give you the details of our Parade down Half Street to celebrate the 2026 Nationals getting over .500!
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into what really happens & matters during the upcoming Commanders OTA's an action-packed episode of the pod. Commanders OTA's are set to begin on Wednesday... the boys are back to dive into what exactly happens at OTAs, how important it is to attend them, Logan's practice fight stories, what exactly we can and hope to learn from these OTA's, the Commanders supporting cast ranking 28th on Fox Sports' rankings, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 241, FULL SHOW -- Dylan Crews returned to the Washington Nationals lineup for the first time in the 2026 season after beginning the season in Triple-A Rochester. Are his adjustments noticeable through his first few games back? Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen breakdown what expectations should be for the former number 2 overall pick going forward, and how Brady House's demotion to the Minor League should be viewed. Plus, we recap a series split with the New York Mets, hear from Paul Toboni who broke down why recent roster moves were made, and you'll hear an interview with the mastermind behind the leagues top scoring offense, Hitting Coach Matt Borgschulte, who joined Grant & Danny on 106.7 The Fan in DC.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Take Command Mailbag in an action-packed episode of the pod. Commanders OTA's are only a week away... so the boys are back to take your questions in the latest edition of the mailbag including varying coaching styles, Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, a potential Deebo return, Logan's guilty pleasures, state he'd never visit again, his dream dinner, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 240, BONUS -- News broke on Monday Night as the Nats and Mets opened a 4-game series at Nationals Park that the Number 2 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Dylan Crews is being called up to make his 2026 debut on the Major League Roster. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen pulled out the recording equipment while watching Game 1 of Nats-Mets to give you a breakdown of how Crews performed during his early season stint at Triple-A, how he fits in with the current state of the roster, and how to measure success for Crews going forward.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into the Trevon Diggs to Commanders connection & the 'Don't Forget About Me' Commanders in an action-packed episode of the pod. As we continue to move through another dead period in the NFL offseason, it's time to hop into some possibilities and under talked about players on the Commanders... the boys are back to dive into how absurdly hot it is outside, if they think Trevon Diggs would be a good fit for the Commanders, debate which position is the bigger need for the Commanders... wide receiver or cornerback, the 'Don't Forget About Me' Commanders who find themselves buried on the depth chart due to the team's moves in the draft and free agency, and more! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 240, BONUS -- News broke on Monday Night as the Nats and Mets opened a 4-game series at Nationals Park that the Number 2 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Dylan Crews is being called up to make his 2026 debut on the Major League Roster. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen pulled out the recording equipment while watching Game 1 of Nats-Mets to give you a breakdown of how Crews performed during his early season stint at Triple-A, how he fits in with the current state of the roster, and how to measure success for Crews going forward.
Episode 240, FULL SHOW -- Nationals Park was full of energy over the weekend as the Baltimore Orioles were in town for the first round of the Beltway Series, where the Nats took the first two of three matchups. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen recap the high energy series where the Nats came out of it as the number 1 scoring team in the league, and saw the continued surge of offense from Keibert Ruiz and more! Then, Tobi caught up with the voice of the Rochester Red Wings, Josh Whetzel, to get the latest on how some of the Nats top prospects are doing at the Triple-A level. Plus, a look ahead to a four game set with the Mets.
Grant Paulsen and Logan Paulsen dive into Diggs versus Aiyuk, flying overseas, and your questions in an action-packed episode of the pod. We've officially reached another dead period in the NFL offseason... the boys are back to dive into what's currently going on in the Commanders facility, power rank the road trip destinations on the Commanders schedule, discuss how nutty it is that the NFL is having an Australia game, if they think Stefon Diggs would be a good fit for the Commanders, how he compares to Brandon Aiyuk, and take your questions in the latest edition of the mailbag! Find out all that and more on this episode of Take Command!
Episode 239, FULL SHOW -- Despite winning yet another series on the road, the Nationals can't capitalize on their most recent opportunity to reach the .500 mark on the season. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen look back a series where Daylen Lile doubled his homerun total and the Starting Pitching struggled to provide much needed innings during a long stretch without off days. Plus, with 1B/3B Yohandy Morales tearing the cover off the ball in Triple-A, who's roster spot could be on the line if the Nationals choose to bring up the slugging top prospect? We wrap up with another look at the Minor League level, several members of the MacKenzie Gore trade are exceeding expectations. And we look ahead to the first Beltway Series of the season as the Nats host the O's for three over the weekend.
Episode 238, FULL SHOW -- After a series opening win on Friday Night in Miami, it looked like the Nationals had a real chance to win another road series and at the least come out of it with a .500 record. But defensive struggles returned to the forefront over the weekend as the Nats drop the final two games to the Marlins. Tobi Altizer & Grant Paulsen recap a series littered with defensive mistakes that cost the team a shot a series win. Then, the guys highlight a series of individual performances to keep an eye on, including Cade Cavalli, Brady House & Daylen Lile. Plus, a look ahead to the three game road series versus Cincinnati, and the latest additions to the Top 100 Prospects list from the Nationals Minor League system.