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Bustin’ Loose Baseball

The Bustin’ Loose Baseball, Podcast hosted by Grant Paulsen and Tobi Altizer, is your must have place for Washington Nationals news, talk, analysis and debate.
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Episodes

Stay Hot Nelson Cruz; Ben Strauss; Studs & Duds

Episode 9, FULL SHOW -- After a rough series versus the Mets, the Nats broke out in a big way winning 3 of 4 in Cincinnati. Grant and Danny take a look at big series for Juan Soto and Lane Thomas, as well as the resurgence of Nelson Cruz, and some concerns behind the numbers for Josiah Gray (6:00). Plus, it was a big weekend in Triple-A Rochester as Strasburg, Cavalli, and Henry put up strong outings in consecutive days. Hear Grant and Danny's takeaways from a big weekend for some Nationals arms...

Jun 07, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Stay Hot Nelson Cruz

Episode 9, Segment 1 -- After a rough series versus the Mets, the Nats broke out in a big way winning 3 of 4 in Cincinnati. Grant and Danny take a look at big series for Juan Soto and Lane Thomas, as well as the resurgence of Nelson Cruz and some concerns behind the numbers of Josiah Gray. Plus, it was a big weekend in Triple-A Rochester as Strasburg, Cavalli, and Henry put up strong outings in consecutive days. Hear Grant and Danny's takeaways from a big weekend for some Nationals arms. To lear...

Jun 07, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Studs & Duds of the Week

Episode 9, Segment 3 -- Grant, Danny and Producer Darris give their picks for Studs and Duds from the week that was as the Nats took on the Mets and Reds. 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

Jun 07, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Luis Garcia, Evan Lee Arrive; Josh Whetzel; Superlative of the Week

Episode 8, FULL SHOW -- Injuries and recent DFA's have opened the way for the Nationals to call upon some of their top prospects in their Minor League system. Grant and Danny breakdown the debuts of IF Luis Garcia and LHP Evan Lee (2:00). Then, we get the scouting report on Garcia and many more of the Nationals Triple-A prospects from the Play-by-Play voice of the Rochester Red Wings, Josh Whetzel (14:00). Plus, Grant and Danny choose which Nationals player they would want to have their back in ...

Jun 02, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Luis Garcia, Evan Lee Arrive to the Big Leagues

Episode 8, Segment 1 -- Injuries and recent DFA's have opened the way for the Nationals to call upon some of their top prospects in their Minor League system. Grant and Danny breakdown the debuts of IF Luis Garcia and LHP Evan Lee. 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

Jun 02, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Josh Whetzel

Episode 8, Segment 2 -- With the recent call-up of Infielder Luis Garcia, Grant and Danny get the scouting report on Garcia and many more Triple-A Prospects from the Play-by-Play voice of the Rochester Red Wings, Josh Whetzel. 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

Jun 02, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Superlative of the Week

Episode 8, Segment 3 -- Grant and Danny's Superlative of the Week asks, which National would you most want to have your back in a brawl? Plus, Producer Darris reads your reviews! 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

Jun 02, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Evan Lee Gets the Call; Jon Heyman on Soto; Studs & Duds of the Week

Episode 7, FULL SHOW -- With the recent release of RHP Aaron Sanchez, the Nationals find themselves with an open rotation spot. In comes LHP Evan Lee. A 15th Round selection by the Nats in 2018, Lee will make his major league debut as he's set to start at New York on Wednesday. Grant and Danny set the expectations for Evan Lee's debut and what the move means for the organization (4:10). Jon Heyman spoke on his podcast about Juan Soto and the likelihood that he will remain in DC as a big part of ...

Jun 01, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Evan Lee Gets the Call

Episode 7, Segment 1 -- With the recent release of RHP Aaron Sanchez, the Nationals find themselves with an open rotation spot. In comes LHP Evan Lee. A 15th Round selection by the Nats in 2018, Lee will make his major league debut as he's set to start at New York on Wednesday. Grant and Danny set the expectations for Evan Lee's debut and what the move means for the organization. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...

Jun 01, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Jon Heyman on Soto + Injury Updates

Episode 6, Segment 2 -- Jon Heyman spoke on his podcast about Juan Soto and the likelihood that he will remain in DC as a big part of the potential sale of the Washington Nationals franchise. Grant and Danny react to Heyman's comments. Plus, Grant and Danny round up the latest in injuries for the Nationals, including Strasburg's recent rehab start, and bad news for Joe Ross and Carter Kieboom. And is it too early to look at potential trade deadline candidates? To learn more about listener data a...

Jun 01, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Studs & Duds of the Week

Episode 7, Segment 3 -- Grant and Danny close out the week that was by selecting their Studs & Duds from the Nats recent series vs the Dodgers and Rockies. 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

Jun 01, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Assessing Strasburg's Return to the Mound; Brady House; Superlative of the Week

Episode 6, FULL SHOW -- Grant and Danny breakdown the first of what could be many Minor League Rehab starts for former World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg (4:30). Plus, Grant gives his impressions of 18 year old Shortstop prospect Brady House after seeing him display his talents for the Fredericksburg Nationals (14:40). Then, Grant interviews Nationals 1st Round Pick from 2021, SS Brady House, ahead of a big night in Fredericksburg as Stephen Strasburg is in town to pitch for the 'Fred Nats' (24:...

May 26, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Assessing Strasburg's Return to the Mound

Episode 6, Segment 1 -- Grant and Danny breakdown the first of what could be many Minor League Rehab starts for former World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg. Plus, Grant gives his impressions of 18 year old Shortstop prospect Brady House after seeing him display his talents for the Fredericksburg 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

May 26, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Brady House

Episode 6, Segment 2 -- Grant interviews Nationals 1st Round Pick from 2021, SS Brady House, ahead of a big night in Fredericksburg as Stephen Strasburg is in town to pitch for the 'Fred Nats'. 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

May 26, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Superlative of the Week

Episode 6, Segment 3 -- Grant and Danny discuss the return of 2018 1st Round Pick Mason Denaburg, and Josiah Gray's recent start versus his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, we wrap up the show with our Superlative of the Week, and reading listener reviews of 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

May 26, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Futures of Rizzo & Davey? + Trea Turner Returns to DC; Barry Svrluga; Studs & Duds

Episode 5, FULL SHOW -- With Nationals GM Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez reaching the end of their current contracts, what's next for the Nationals and their World Series GM/Coach tandem? (4:00) Plus, Trea Turner returns to DC this week as the Dodgers are in town. Grant & Danny revisit the trade that sent Turner to Los Angeles (24:00). And Juan Soto has been moved to batting 3rd in the lineup. Will this be the move that gets his bat rolling? Later, Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post...

May 24, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Future of Rizzo & Davey + Trea Turner Returns to DC

Episode 5, Segment 1 -- With Nationals GM Mike Rizzo and Manager Davey Martinez reaching the end of their current contracts, what's next for the Nationals and their World Series GM/Coach tandem? Plus, Trea Turner returns to DC this week as the Dodgers are in town. Grant & Danny revisit the trade that sent Turner to Los Angeles. And Juan Soto has been moved to batting 3rd in the lineup. Will this be the move that gets his bat rolling? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...

May 24, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Barry Svrluga

Episode 5, Segment 2 -- Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post recently joined us on the Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan. Hear Svrluga's takes on the development of Victor Robles, potential sale of the Nationals franchise, and the swirling rumors that Juan Soto could be traded this summer. 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

May 24, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Studs & Duds of the Week

Episode 5, Segment 3 -- Grant & Danny and Producer Darris make their selections for their Studs & Duds from the week that was for the Nationals vs the Marlins and Brewers 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

May 24, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Too Much Pressure on Soto?; Joel Hanrahan; Superlative of the Week

With two hitless games to start the series versus the Marlins this week, and his overall struggles with Runners in Scoring Position, Grant & Danny inquire if there's too much pressure on Juan Soto to carry the team? (3:06) Then, Former Nationals Relief Pitcher and current Pitching Coach for the Fredericksburg Nationals, Joel Hanrahan, joins Grant & Danny to discuss his transition from pitching in the Major Leagues, to coaching in the Minors, and provide insight on some of the young talen...

May 19, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 4

Too Much Pressure on Juan Soto?

With two hitless games to start the series versus the Marlins this week, and his overall struggles with Runners in Scoring Position, Grant & Danny inquire if there's too much pressure on Juan Soto to carry the team? 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

May 19, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Joel Hanrahan

Former Nats Relief Pitcher and current Pitching Coach for the Nats Low-A Affiliate Fredericksburg Nationals, Joel Hanrahan, joins Grant & Danny to discuss his transition from pitching in the Major League, to coaching in the Minors. And he gives us his impressions of some of the young talent current playing in Fredericksburg. 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://podcastchoice...

May 19, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Superlative of the Week

Our 'Superlative of the Week' asks, which current National do you think would make a great broadcaster when their career is done? 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

May 19, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Where is Stephen Strasburg?; Kevin Frandsen; Studs and Duds

Grant & Danny continue to analyze Patrick Corbin's recent resurgence (2:37). Plus, is Stephen Strasburg getting closer to returning? (11:34) And we get a sneak peek into the latest mock drafts to see who the Nats could be looking to draft with the 5th overall pick this coming July (22:48). Then, Nats Television Color Analyst Kevin Frandsen joins the show to discuss his transition from broadcasting in Philadelphia, to now broadcasting in Washington DC (28:30). Then we finish up with our Studs...

May 17, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Where is Stephen Strasburg?

Grant & Danny continue to analyze Patrick Corbin's recent resurgence. Plus, is Stephen Strasburg getting closer to returning? And we get a sneak peek into the latest mock drafts to see who the Nats could be looking to draft with the 5th overall pick this coming July. 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

May 17, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Kevin Frandsen

Grant & Danny catch up with Nats Color Analyst Kevin Frandsen on his transition from broadcasting in Philadelphia to now broadcasting in Washington, and much 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

May 17, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Studs and Duds of the Week

Grant & Danny select their Studs and Duds from the Nats series' vs the Mets and Astros. Plus, our podcast review of the week! 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

May 17, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Prospect Roundup; Cole Henry; Superlative of the Week

Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier kick off this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball by checking in on the latest with several top prospects in the Minor Leagues for the Nationals, including Cade Cavalli, Jackson Rutledge, and Brady House. Then, has Patrick Corbin regained his 2019 form? Numbers from last three starts indicate he may be figuring it out. Plus, Grant & Danny chat with former 2nd Round Pick from the 2020 MLB Draft -- RHP Cole Henry -- who currently pitches for Nationals Double-A Aff...

May 12, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Prospect Roundup + Patrick Corbin's Turnaround

Grant & Danny open episode 2 of Bustin' Loose Baseball by checking in on the latest with several top prospects in the Minor Leagues for the Nationals. Then, has Patrick Corbin regained his 2019 form? Numbers from last three starts indicate he may be figuring it out. 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

May 12, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Cole Henry

Grant & Danny chat with former 2nd Round Pick from the 2020 MLB Draft -- RHP Cole Henry -- who currently pitches for Nationals Double-A Affiliate Harrisburg Senators. 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

May 12, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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