Nats Insider
394 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 26 ratingsFrom the clubhouse to the dugout, the Nats Insider podcast hosted by Nationals broadcaster Dan Kolko takes you behind the scenes of Washington Nationals baseball. Episodes feature exclusive interviews with Nats players, coaches, alumni and more. A Curly W Productions broadcast.
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The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 24
October 03, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutesHost 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
September 26, 2022 03:41 - 44 minutesThis 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
September 19, 2022 04:01 - 22 minutesThis 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-...
The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 21
September 12, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutesOur 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
August 29, 2022 04:01 - 38 minutesThis 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 choi...
The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 19
August 22, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutesThis 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 ...
The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 18
August 15, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutesThis 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 a...
The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 17
August 01, 2022 04:01 - 40 minutesThis 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
July 25, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutesThis 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...
The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 15
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutesThis 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. 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 14
July 04, 2022 03:59 - 41 minutesThis 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. 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 13
June 27, 2022 04:01 - 44 minutesThis 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. 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 12
June 19, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutesThis 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. 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 11
June 13, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutesOn 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 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 10
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutesThis 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. 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 9
May 30, 2022 08:03 - 53 minutesThis 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about yo...
The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 8
May 23, 2022 04:01 - 36 minutesDoes 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. 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 7
May 16, 2022 04:16 - 48 minutesThis 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...
The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 6
May 09, 2022 04:01 - 42 minutesThis 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choice...
The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 5
May 02, 2022 03:57 - 53 minutesHost 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. ...
Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 4
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutesThis 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...
Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 3
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutesNationals 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. 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
Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 2
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutesDan 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 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
Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 1
April 04, 2022 12:24 - 37 minutesDan 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. 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
Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 6 - 2019 Postseason Memories
October 08, 2020 16:26 - 28 minutesIn 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! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www....
Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 7 - Q&A with Season Plan Holders
July 01, 2020 19:51 - 42 minutesIn 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. 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
Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 6 - Q&A with Season Plan Holders
June 29, 2020 20:21 - 49 minutesIn 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. 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
Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 5 - Fred Frommer (Author)
June 18, 2020 19:41 - 26 minutesWe 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. To learn ...
Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 4 - Chris Poitras / Jostens
May 27, 2020 15:25 - 29 minutesOn 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. To learn more about listen...
Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 5 - Q&A with Season Plan Holders
May 13, 2020 16:19 - 42 minutesIn 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. 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
Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 3 - Daren Willman
April 27, 2020 16:23 - 34 minutesOn 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. 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
Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 4 - 2019 World Series
April 17, 2020 20:18 - 1 hourThis 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. 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
Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 3 - 2019 NLCS
April 11, 2020 21:10 - 36 minutesThis 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. 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
Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 2 - Jon Shestakofsky
April 09, 2020 17:33 - 46 minutesJon Shestakofsky (VP of Communications and Education at the Hall of Fame) joined the podcast to talk about collecting artifacts from the Nationals during the 2019 Postseason - and specifically the World Series. 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
Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 2 - 2019 NLDS
April 07, 2020 15:09 - 30 minutesThis episode features Charlie and Dave's memories and analysis of the 2019 NLDS against the Dodgers, including their reactions to Howie Kendrick's game-winning grand slam in Game 5. Presented by GEICO. 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
Curly W Live | From The Booth Ep. 1 - 2019 Wild Card
April 03, 2020 17:11 - 17 minutesThis episode features Charlie and Dave's memories and analysis of the 2019 NL Wild Card Game against the Brewers, including a fascinating discussion of how they keep their composure while calling high-pressure moments. 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
Curly W Live | From The Field Ep. 1 - Jessica Camerato
March 27, 2020 19:06 - 25 minutesJessica Camerato, the Washington Nationals beat writer for MLB.com, joins the first "From The Field" podcast of the 2020 season. 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
Curly W Live | Ep. 28 - Potomac Nationals
August 08, 2019 18:53 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBPotomac Nationals Manager Tripp Kiester and 2B/OF Cole Freeman join the podcast.
Curly W Live | Ep. 28 – Potomac Nationals
August 08, 2019 18:50 - 33 minutesPotomac Nationals Manager Tripp Kiester and 2B/OF Cole Freeman join the podcast. 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
Curly W Live | Ep. 27 - Hagerstown Suns
May 24, 2019 15:30 - 37 minutesWe traveled to Hagerstown to visit with Hagerstown Suns manager Patrick Anderson and left-handed pitcher Tim Cate. 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
Curly W Live | Ep. 26 - Dave Lundin
April 26, 2019 15:08 - 30 minutesWashington's VP of Production & Broadcasting, Dave Lundin joins the podcast to talk in-game entertainment, content and production. 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
Curly W Live | Ep. 25 - Randy Knorr and Troy Gingrich
March 22, 2019 17:57 - 32 minutesWashington's Triple-A manager Randy Knorr and Minor League hitting coordinator Troy Gingrich join the podcast. 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
Curly W Live | Ep. 24 - Dan Kolko
March 13, 2019 13:22 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBDan Kolko stops by to talk about his new role on Nats Xtra, Washington's pre and postgame show on MASN.
Curly W Live| Ep. 24 -Dan Kolko
March 13, 2019 13:22 - 32 minutesDan Kolko stops by to talk about his new role on Nats Xtra, Washington's pre and postgame show on MASN. 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
Curly W Live| Ep. 23 - Bo Porter
February 11, 2019 18:07 - 23 minutesEpisode 23 features an interview with new NatsXtra pregame and postgame show analyst Bo Porter. 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
Curly W Live | Ep. 23 - Bo Porter
February 11, 2019 17:07 - 22 minutes - 21 MBEpisode 23 features an interview with new NatsXtra pregame and postgame show analyst Bo Porter.
2/6/19: Nationals Extras | Hellickson joins starter mix
February 07, 2019 03:35 - 19 minutesThe Nationals added depth to the rotation, signing Jeremy Hellickson to a one-year deal. MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier (@JamalCollier) discuss the move. Then, Tim and Jamal preview the club's outfield with and without Bryce Harper. Can Adam Eaton stay healthy (4:12)? Is Victor Robles ready to star (6:45)? Can Juan Soto be even better (9:23)? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...
Curly W Live| Ep. 22 - Alex Chappell
February 01, 2019 20:58 - 26 minutesOn the latest episode, we interviewed Alex Chappell, the new on-field reporter for Nationals broadcasts on MASN. 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
1/31/19: Nationals Extras | New chapter in Harper saga
January 31, 2019 22:50 - 14 minutesThe Padres have jumped into the Bryce Harper sweepstakes. MLB.com’s Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier (@jamalcollier) discuss what it means for Washington (:45). MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects list is out and Victor Robles checks in at #4 (5:45). Finally, Tim and Jamal take a closer look at the Nationals’ depth at the catcher position (9:15). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
1/24/19: Nationals Extras | Scherzer's HOF chances
January 24, 2019 23:24 - 15 minutesMLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Nationals reporter Jamal Collier discuss what Max Scherzer still needs to do in order to reach Cooperstown. (1:00) Then, Tim and Jamal break down the Nationals’ bullpen heading into 2019 (6:15) 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