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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

Power Surging; Fair or Foul; Long Road Trip Ahead

Episode 170, FULL SHOW -- Despite losing the series finale on Wednesday, the Nationals came out of the series versus the Defending World Champion Dodgers with a series win and secured a 4-2 homestand before heading out on one of their longest road trips of the year. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the best and worst from the series versus Los Angeles, including solid pitching performances, early inning offense, and a power display from OF James Wood; Grant & Tobi play a game of Fair o...

Apr 10, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Power Surging

Episode 170, Segment 1 -- Despite losing the series finale on Wednesday, the Nationals came out of the series versus the Defending World Champion Dodgers with a series win, and secured a 4-2 homestand before heading out on one of their longest road trips of the year. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the best and worst from the series versus Los Angeles, including solid pitching performances, early inning offense, and a power display from OF James Wood. To learn more about listener data and...

Apr 10, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Fair or Foul

Episode 170, Segment 2 -- Grant & Tobi play a game of Fair or Foul, picking for or against bold statements on the Nationals through the first couple weeks of the 2025 Regular 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

Apr 10, 20259 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Long Road Trip Ahead

Episode 170, Segment 3 – The Nats begin a 10 game, 3 city road trip on Friday, beginning in Miami versus the Marlins. Grant & Tobi preview the series ahead. 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

Apr 10, 20255 minSeason 1Ep. 170

First Series Win of the Season; Who's Hot, Who's Not; Welcoming the Defending Champs

Episode 169, FULL SHOW -- The first series win of the year is in the books, as the Nationals find some early offense and take two of three from the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown why this series win was important for the young ball club and look back at some of the performances that helped carry the team over the weekend; After three series' worth of action for the Nationals, Grant & Tobi look at the stats to see who's performing at a high level so ...

Apr 07, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 169

First Series Win of the Season

Episode 169, Segment 1 -- The first series win of the year is in the books, as the Nationals find some early offense and take two of three from the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown why this series win was important for the young ball club and look back at some of the performances that helped carry the team over the weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ...

Apr 07, 202529 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Who's Hot, Who's Not

Episode 169, Segment 2 -- After three series' worth of action for the Nationals, Grant & Tobi look at the stats to see who's performing at a high level so far, and who is struggling early as the regular season is off and running. Plus, a look at how some of the Top Prospects across the Nationals Minor League system are faring as their seasons begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Apr 07, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Welcoming the Defending Champs

Episode 169, Segment 3 -- The defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers are coming to town, and they're bring a ton of star power. Grant & Tobi preview the series ahead. 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

Apr 07, 20257 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Swept North of the Border; Back at Home vs Arizona

Episode 168, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals first road series of the season wasn't a good one, as they were swept in three games by the Toronto Blue Jays. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown what went wrong versus the Jays, go through the continued struggles of Dylan Crews and other members of the Nats lineup, and assess where the Pitching is after a full go through the rotation; We move on from the Toronto series and set our sights towards a new homestand where the Arizona Diamondbacks come ...

Apr 03, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Swept North of the Border

Episode 168, Segment 1 -- The Nationals first road series of the season wasn't a good one, as they were swept in three games by the Toronto Blue Jays. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer breakdown what went wrong versus the Jays, go through the continued struggles of Dylan Crews and other members of the Nats lineup, and assess where the Pitching is after a full go through the rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn ...

Apr 03, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Back at Home vs Arizona

Episode 167, Segment 2 – We move on from the Toronto series and set our sights towards a new homestand where the Arizona Diamondbacks come to town. Grant & Tobi dive into the pitching matchups and set the expectations for the second home series of the 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

Apr 03, 202513 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Soroka Leaves 1st Start with Injury

Episode 167, Bonus Reaction Pod -- Michael Soroka took the mound for his Nationals debut on Monday Night in Toronto. But after 5 Innings, he would leave the game with injury. Grant & Tobi give you the latest details on the injury and monitor the pitching depth in the organization if Soroka or any other starter would have to miss time 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...

Apr 01, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 167

Recapping the First Series of the Season; Dylan Crews Talks Opening Day; On to Toronto

Episode 167, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals avoided the sweep on Sunday, defeating the Phillies 5-1 to take the final game of the first three game series of the season. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the highs and lows from the Pitching Staff, the Lineup and the Defense against the Philadelphia Phillies, and assess where our expectations should be for a bullpen that struggled significantly to start the year; While the offense had it moments in the first series of the season, it was missing p...

Mar 31, 202558 minSeason 1Ep. 167

Recapping the First Series of the Season

Episode 167, Segment 1 -- The Nationals avoided the sweep on Sunday, defeating the Phillies 5-1 to take the final game of the first three game series of the season. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap the highs and lows from the Pitching Staff, the Lineup and the Defense against the Philadelphia Phillies, and assess where our expectations should be for a bullpen that struggled significantly to start the year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...

Mar 31, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 167

Dylan Crews Talks Opening Day

Episode 167, Segment 2 -- While the offense had it moments in the first series of the season, it was missing performances from some of the core pieces of the lineup, including CJ Abrams, James Wood & Dylan Crews, who all struggled to start the year. Grant & Tobi breakdown the rough starts for the trio. Then, Tobi Altizer caught up with Dylan Crews on Saturday to talk about his first Opening Day experience, the Nationals new City Connect uniforms, and season expectations. To learn more ab...

Mar 31, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 167

On to Toronto

Episode 167, Segment 3 -- Grant makes a declaration about the Nationals newest uniforms that the team debuted over the weekend. Then we preview the first road series of the season as the Nats head to Toronto for a 3-game trip. 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

Mar 31, 202515 minSeason 1Ep. 167

Gore Dominates in Season Opening Loss; Ruiz, García Jr. Carry Quiet Opening Day Offense; Weekend Preview

Episode 166, FULL SHOW -- The Nationals 2025 Regular Season is officially underway, and Opening Day Starter LHP MacKenzie Gore was more than ready. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at Gore's dominant 13 strikeout performance, and assess how a series of bullpen decisions kept the Nationals from maintaining control of the season opener versus Philadelphia; Davey Martinez deployed a lefty heavy Opening Day Lineup that was kept quiet outside of performances by Keibert Ruiz and Luis García ...

Mar 28, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 166

Gore Dominates in Season Opening Loss

Episode 166, Segment 1 -- The Nationals 2025 Regular Season is officially underway, and Opening Day Starter LHP MacKenzie Gore was more than ready. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer look back at Gore's dominant 13 strikeout performance, and assess how a series of bullpen decisions kept the Nationals from maintaining control of the season opener versus Philadelphia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ...

Mar 28, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 166

Ruiz, García Jr. Carry Quiet Opening Day Offense

Episode 166, Segment 2 -- Davey Martinez deployed a lefty heavy Opening Day Lineup that was kept quiet outside of performances by Keibert Ruiz and Luis García Jr. Grant & Tobi give their thoughts on the season debut of the new look lineup. 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

Mar 28, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 166

Weekend Preview

Episode 166, Segment 3 -- Two games remain in this three-game series with the Phillies to open the 2025 MLB Regular Season. Grant & Tobi look ahead to the pitching matchups for Saturday and Sunday. 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

Mar 28, 20259 minSeason 1Ep. 166

2025 Nats Season Preview; Position Player Preview; Pitching Staff Outlook & Final Predictions

Episode 165, FULL SHOW -- Spring Training has officially concluded and we're almost ready for Nationals baseball! Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer get you ready for the 2025 with our official season preview show. We open this episode by taking a look at who's new to the 2025 Nats roster and how they can contribute to the next step in the Nats hopeful return to contention; It's a major year ahead for several of the Nationals young stars. Grant & Tobi sift through the lineup and set expectatio...

Mar 26, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 165

2025 Nats Season Preview

Episode 165, Segment 1 -- Spring Training has officially concluded and we're almost ready for Nationals baseball! Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer get you ready for the 2025 with our official season preview show. We open this episode by taking a look at who's new to the 2025 Nats roster and how they can contribute to the next step in the Nats hopeful return to contention. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about ...

Mar 26, 202513 minSeason 1Ep. 165

Position Player Preview

Episode 165, Segment 2 -- It's a major year ahead for several of the Nationals young stars. Grant & Tobi sift through the lineup and set expectations for the Nats position players. 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

Mar 26, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 165

Pitching Staff Outlook & Final Predictions

Episode 165, Segment 3 -- Grant & Tobi wrap up this season preview with a look ahead to what the 2025 Pitching Staff for the Nationals will look like, and what expectations should be from a new look bullpen. Then, some final predictions on win totals and statistics before the Regular Season begins this 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...

Mar 26, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 165

Nats Get a New Look; Keibert Ruiz on Recapturing His Form; Nuñez & Brzykcy on Capitalizing on Opportunities

Episode 164, FULL SHOW -- With the Fan Favorite Cherry Blossom City Connect jerseys being placed in the vault, the Nationals debuted their newest City Connect look over the weekend, and early reviews are positive for the fresh threads that the team will wear in 2025. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer give their reviews of the new uniforms. Plus, the team is returning to DC to prepare for Opening Day, but still have two position battles to sort out. Who locks down the backup catcher and final bull...

Mar 24, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 164

Nats Get a New Look

Episode 164, Segment 1 -- With the Fan Favorite Cherry Blossom City Connect jerseys being placed in the vault, the Nationals debuted their newest City Connect look over the weekend, and early reviews are positive for the fresh threads that the team will wear in 2025. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer give their reviews of the new uniforms. Plus, the team is returning to DC to prepare for Opening Day, but still have two position battles to sort out. Who locks down the backup catcher and final bull...

Mar 24, 202519 minSeason 1Ep. 164

Keibert Ruiz on Recapturing His Form

Episode 164, Segment 2 -- Keibert Ruiz is poised for a bounce back season as he comes into the 2025 campaign healthy and rejuvenated. Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier chatted with him about his strong Spring Training and what he hopes is the key to his success 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

Mar 24, 202512 minSeason 1Ep. 164

Nuñez & Brzykcy on Capitalizing on Opportunities

Episode 164, Segment 3 -- Wrapping up our series of interviews from Spring Training, Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier of 106.7 The Fan caught up with Nasim Nuñez, who spent all of 2024 on the Major League roster after being a Rule 5 Draft selection, and seeks to find his role after making major offensive tweaks to his game in the offseason. Then, Grant & Tobi chat with #22 Prospect RHP Zach Brzykcy, who got a quick taste of the Major Leagues last season and looks to compete to make his way ...

Mar 24, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 164

Quite the Hassell; Emptying the Notebook; A Pair of Top 10 Prospects

Episode 163, FULL SHOW – Tobi Altizer is back from Nationals Spring Training in West Palm Beach with a plethora of notes and observations from the Minor League portion of the Nationals Organization. But, one standout of note was OF Robert Hassell III (No. 12 Prospect), who has taken camp by storm with his flashy defensive ability and his consistent bat to ball skills. Tobi Altizer joins Producer Darris Dameron to break down why he thinks Hassell III pushes his way to the Major League Roster soon...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 163

Quite the Hassell

Episode 163, Segment 1 – Tobi Altizer is back from Nationals Spring Training in West Palm Beach with a plethora of notes and observations from the Minor League portion of the Nationals Organization. But, one standout of note was OF Robert Hassell III (No. 12 Prospect), who has taken camp by storm with his flashy defensive ability and his consistent bat to ball skills. Tobi Altizer joins Producer Darris Dameron to break down why he thinks Hassell III pushes his way to the Major League Roster soon...

Mar 20, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 163
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