The 11th Inning with Kolko and Zim

<p>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.</p>

Episode 13: Mental Performance Coaching with John Lannan, fantasy football, and more!

Kolko & Zim chat about baseball’s month of great and fantasy football; plus, former National John Lannan talks about how his time as the Nats Opening Day starter prepared him for his role as the Toronto Blue Jays Mental Performance Coach  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-05
01:18:15

Episode 12: Bob Carpenter

Zim & Dan discuss MLB Expansion and Nats TV legend Bob Carpenter joins to chat about his career and the origin of his infamous ‘See you later!’ home run call. Plus, the Nats youth movement, Cade Cavalli and Dylan Crews' leadership, best MLB food cities and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-22
01:13:42

Episode 11: Hall of Fame Sportswriter Thomas Boswell

Hall of Fame Sportswriter Tom Boswell shares memories about DC with and without baseball, the improbable 2019 World Series run, and the art of building relationships in the clubhouse as a writer.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-08
01:14:08

Episode 10: Nationals Alumni Tyler Clippard & Drew Storen

Dan and Ryan catch up after the All-Star break including sharing details from Ryan’s MLB’s Home Run Derby X Event win, and former Nationals pitchers Tyler Clippard and Drew Storen join to talk baseball, bourbon, and friendship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-25
01:27:30

Episode 9: Adam Eaton & Brian Dozier

Kolko & Zim discuss James Wood’s walk record, baseball in DC on the 4th of July, & World Series Champs Adam Eaton and Brian Dozier join to reminisce about the 2019 improbable season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-04
01:24:11

Episode 8: Chef, Restaurateur, and Humanitarian José Andrés

Dan and Ryan talk about the MLB All-Star experience and guest Chef José Andrés shares why he loves DC, the Nationals, and sings a little karaoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-20
01:14:34

Episode 7: Adam LaRoche

Former National Adam LaRoche reminisces with Zim and Kolko about growing up with baseball, the role of family in his life, and the ever important nap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-06
01:23:15

Episode 6: Best-selling author & columnist George Will

Award-winning columnist and best-selling author George Will shares stories about his love of baseball, its history, and impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-23
01:13:31

Episode 5: Jayson Werth

Nats legend Jayson Werth talks Kentucky Derby, Nationals memories, and life after baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-09
01:14:24

Episode 4: Caps Legends Oshie & Backstrom Talk Playoff Hockey

Caps legends T.J. Oshie and Nicklas Backstrom talk playoff hockey and swap stories about winning championships in DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-25
01:15:25

Episode 3: Baseball, The Masters, and MD vs. VA with guest Scott Van Pelt

Hosts Dan Kolko and Ryan Zimmerman discuss Torpedo bats, the start of the Nats season, and have a fun chat with Maryland native and ESPN Sportscaster Scott Van Pelt about The Masters and DC sports.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-11
01:17:57

Episode 2: Opening Day & Guest Mark DeRosa

Hosts Dan Kolko and Ryan Zimmerman discuss Opening Day and are joined by MLB Network’s Mark DeRosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-28
01:03:18

Episode 1: Season Kick-Off & Guest Sean Doolittle

Hosts Kolko and Zim discuss the Nationals upcoming 2025 season from Spring Training and welcome their first guest Sean Doolittle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-14
53:05

Sneak peek of The 11th Inning with Kolko & Zim

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-13
03:04

The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 24

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

10-03
32:54

The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 23

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

09-26
44:16

The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 22

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

09-19
21:24

The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 21

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

09-12
25:30

The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 20

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

08-29
37:47

The Nats Insider Podcast - Episode 19

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

08-22
31:38

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