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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

Reviewing Cavalli's Debut; Grant's Trip to Fredericksburg

Episode 33, FULL SHOW -- Cade Cavalli Day has come and gone, and on paper, it wasn't pretty. But Grant and Danny tell you why his Major League debut wasn't as bad as it seems, and how Cavalli should be poised to bounce back in starts to come this season (1:30). Grant was in Fredericksburg to see the Single-A debut of Nationals #8 Prospect RHP Jarlin Susana. Hear his thoughts on seeing the 6'6'' hurler in person (28:00), as well as impressions of seeing OF James Wood (#3 Prospect) for the first t...

Aug 30, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Reviewing Cavalli's Debut

Episode 33, Segment 1 -- Cade Cavalli Day has come and gone, and on paper, it wasn't pretty. But Grant and Danny tell you why his Major League debut wasn't as bad as it seems, and how Cavalli should be poised to bounce back in starts to come this 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

Aug 30, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Grant's Field Trip to Fredericksburg

Episode 33, Segment 2 -- Grant was in Fredericksburg to see the Single-A debut of Nationals #8 Prospect RHP Jarlin Susana. Hear his thoughts on seeing the 6'6'' hurler in person, as well as impressions of seeing OF James Wood (#3 Prospect) for the first time. 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

Aug 30, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 33

It's Cade Cavalli Day!

Episode 32, FULL SHOW -- In this quick edition of Bustin' Loose Baseball, Danny Rouhier breaks down what to expect as Nationals number 1 prospect, Cade Cavalli is set to make his debut Friday Night under the lights at Nats Park. 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

Aug 26, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Assessing the Newbies; Status on the Mound; Checking in on the Farm

Episode 31, FULL SHOW -- On this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball, Grant and Danny shuffle through the Nats roster and Minor League system to see who's performing at a high level. First up, the guys assess the newcomers at the plate, including Joey Meneses, Ildemaro Vargas, and the pending return of Luis Garcia and his role going forward alongside CJ Abrams. Our player round-up of the Nats Major League roster continues as we look at the numbers and stats for the current pitching staff for the N...

Aug 23, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Assessing the Newbies

Episode 31, Segment 1 -- On this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball, Grant and Danny shuffle through the Nats roster and Minor League system to see who's performing at a high level. First up, the guys assess the newcomers at the plate, including Joey Meneses, Ildemaro Vargas, and the pending return of Luis Garcia and his role going forward alongside CJ Abrams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...

Aug 23, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Status on the Mound

Episode 31, Segment 2 -- Our player round-up of the Nats Major League roster continues as we look at the numbers and stats for the current pitching staff for the Nats. Has Patrick Corbin turned a corner? Which current members of the bullpen have a future in the rebuild? 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

Aug 23, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Checking in on the Farm

Episode 31, Segment 3 -- Grant and Danny close out the show by checking in on some of the numbers for the young rising stars in the Nationals Minor League system, including Cade Cavalli, James Wood, Elijah Green and 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

Aug 23, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 31

The First Radio Voice of the Nationals, Charlie Slowes

Episode 30, FULL SHOW -- In this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball, Grant Paulsen is joined by the one half of the Radio Play-By-Play booth for the Nationals, Charlie Slowes. He details how he got it start with the Nationals, his transition from Tampa Bay to the District of Columbia, life on the road as a radio broadcaster, and stories from his tenure with the ball club. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y...

Aug 20, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Top Pitching Prospect Cole Henry Out for Season, Details His Upcoming Major Procedure

Episode 29, Bonus Interview -- After a dominant start to his 2022 season, Nationals Pitching prospect Cole Henry (Currently ranked #6 in the Nationals Minor League System) is out for the remainder of the year. Cole Henry joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to detail his battles with injuries that led to the discovery that he's suffering from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and that he'll undergo a procedure to correct it in the coming weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...

Aug 17, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 29

CJ Abrams Debuts; Cavalli Stays Hot; We Love Fired Up Gray

Episode 29, FULL SHOW -- One of the major pieces the Nats received from the Padres in the Juan Soto trade, made his Nationals debut on Monday Night. Grant Paulsen breaks down the debut of Shortstop CJ Abrams, and what to expect from the young infielder through the remainder of the season. Plus, updates on the injury to Luis Garcia, and how Joey Meneses continues to flourish in his first few weeks as a major leaguer. Nationals top pitching prospect Cade Cavalli continues to impress as he struck o...

Aug 16, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 29

CJ Abrams Debuts

Episode 29, Segment 1 -- One of the major pieces the Nats received from the Padres in the Juan Soto trade, made his Nationals debut on Monday Night. Grant Paulsen breaks down the debut of Shortstop CJ Abrams, and what to expect from the young infielder through the remainder of the season. Plus, updates on the injury to Luis Garcia, and how Joey Meneses continues to flourish in his first few weeks as a major leaguer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...

Aug 16, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Cavalli Stays Hot

Episode 29, Segment 2 -- Nationals top pitching prospect Cade Cavalli continues to impress as he struck out 11 batters over the weekend. Grant questions when we'll finally see Cavalli at the major league level. 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

Aug 16, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 29

We Love Fired Up Gray

Episode 29, Segment 3 -- In Monday Night's win versus the Cubs, Josiah Gray found himself in a pinch late in the 6th inning. Grant and Producer Darris explain why this pivotal moment could instill confidence in the young starter going forward. 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

Aug 16, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Being Joey Meneses; Eric Bach; Gray Bounces Back

Episode 28, FULL SHOW -- It's been a big first week in the major leagues for 30 year old DH/1B Joey Meneses as he hit his 4th HR with the Nats in his first 7 games. Grant Paulsen and Producer Darris discuss the big first week for Meneses and Luke Voit, and where Voit may fit in the future of the Nationals plans going forward. Things are getting fun in Fredericksburg! Broadcast and Media Relations Assistant for the Fredericksburg Nationals, Eric Bach, joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to discuss the l...

Aug 11, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Being Joey Meneses

Episode 28, Segment 1 -- It's been a big first week in the major leagues for 30 year old DH/1B Joey Meneses as he hit his 4th HR with the Nats in his first 7 games. Grant Paulsen and Producer Darris discuss the big first week for Meneses and Luke Voit, and where Voit may fit in the future of the Nationals plans going forward. 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.c...

Aug 11, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Eric Bach

Episode 28, Segment 2 -- Things are getting fun in Fredericksburg! Broadcast and Media Relations Assistant for the Fredericksburg Nationals, Eric Bach, joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to discuss the latest additions to the ball club, including OF James Wood and IF Trey Lipscomb, who each hit homeruns in their debuts with 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...

Aug 11, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Gray Bounces Back

Episode 28, Segment 3 -- After a rough outing in Philadelphia last week, Josiah Gray bounced back with a strong 6+ inning start, only surrendering 1 homerun to the Cubs on Wednesday. Grant asks if fans are being too hard on the young starter as he navigates through his first full major league 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

Aug 11, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Now That The Dust Has Settled; Kiley McDaniel; What to Watch This Week

Episode 27, FULL SHOW -- It's been a full week since the MLB Trade Deadline. With the face of the franchise now on the left coast, what reasons should you be watching the Nationals for the remainder of the 2022 season? Grant Paulsen breaks down players to watch in the final months of the season. Plus, with Patrick Corbin's struggles reaching new lows with each start, is it time to move Corbin to the bullpen? ESPN Baseball Insider Kiley McDaniel joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to breakdown how the t...

Aug 09, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 27

Now That The Dust Has Settled

Episode 27, Segment 1 -- It's been a full week since the MLB Trade Deadline. With the face of the franchise now on the left coast, what reasons should you be watching the Nationals for the remainder of the 2022 season? Grant Paulsen breaks down players to watch in the final months of the season. Plus, with Patrick Corbin's struggles reaching new lows with each start, is it time to move Corbin to the bullpen? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...

Aug 09, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Kiley McDaniel

Episode 27, Segment 2 -- ESPN Baseball Insider Kiley McDaniel joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to breakdown how the the package of prospects the Nationals received from the Padres has skyrocketed the Nats Minor League system rankings. 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

Aug 09, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 27

What to Watch This Week

Episode 27, Segment 3 -- Grant and Producer Darris briefly discuss what to look out for from the Nats this week, including the return of Juan Soto and Josh Bell this coming weekend. 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

Aug 09, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 27

JUAN SOTO EMERGENCY POD; Best of Reactions from Interviews

Episode 26, FULL SHOW -- The time has come. The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Nationals have officially traded Juan Soto and Josh Bell to San Diego in return for a mega haul of young talent and prospects. Grant and Danny react to the deal, breakdown the newly acquired players that are coming to Washington, and try make sense of what the future of the Nationals looks like post-Juan Soto. It was a busy day on the Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan. Hear the best of various int...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 26

JUAN SOTO EMERGENCY POD

Episode 26, Segment 1 -- The time has come. The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Nationals have officially traded Juan Soto and Josh Bell to San Diego in return for a mega haul of young talent and prospects. Grant and Danny react to the deal, breakdown the newly acquired players that are coming to Washington, and try make sense of what the future of the Nationals looks like post Juan Soto. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p...

Aug 03, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Best Of Reactions from Interviews

Episode 26, Segment 2 -- It was a busy day on the Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 The Fan. Hear the best of various interviews from today's show, featuring appearances by Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post (1:00), Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (7:00), New Nats LHP Mackenzie Gore (17:40), David Aldridge of The Athletic (22:00), and Former Nats Outfielder and member of the 2019 World Series Roster Adam Eaton (30:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...

Aug 03, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Final Thoughts on Soto to SD

Episode 26, Segment 3 -- Grant and Danny close out this emergency episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball with thoughts from Producer Darris, who himself is a Nats fan trying to process the fallout from the big trade. 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

Aug 03, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Day 16 of Soto Watch; Who's In? Who's Out?; Listener Reviews

Episode 25, FULL SHOW -- The clock is ticking as the MLB Trade deadline quickly approaches. Grant and Danny discuss the latest rumors circling around the Nats and various teams who could be suitors for the 23 year old All-Star (3:00). Grant and Danny determine if they would be disappointed if a trade involving Soto doesn't happen at this point. Plus, they discuss the latest in who could likely be moved from the Nats by the Tuesday trade deadline (20:00). Then, Grant and Danny read your 5-star re...

Aug 01, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Day 16 of Soto Watch

Episode 25, Segment 1 -- The clock is ticking as the MLB Trade deadline quickly approaches. Grant and Danny discuss the latest rumors circling around the Nats and various teams who could be suitors for the 23 year old All-Star. 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

Aug 01, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Who's In? Who's Out?

Episode 25, Segment 2 -- Grant and Danny determine if they would be disappointed if a trade involving Soto doesn't happen at this point. Plus, they discuss the latest in who could likely be moved from the Nats by the Tuesday trade deadline. 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

Aug 01, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Listener Reviews

Episode 25, Segment 3 -- Grant and Danny read your 5-star reviews of Bustin' Loose Baseball, and we try to decipher if one of them is actually a relative of a former Bustin' Loose Baseball guest. 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

Aug 01, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 25
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