THE Joshua Kusnick Experience is coming off our 1st Live Event July 15th and on this week's episode we recap our 2018 MLB All-Star week experience. Our conversation begins with Josh sharing stories from All-Star FanFest and our 1st Live Event. Next we discuss the shenanigans which was the Adidas party, including hanging out with Hunter Greene and having a wall fall on both Josh and Ryan. Finally Josh describes attending MLB Media Day on Monday with Jeremy Jeffress, trying to get Cal Ripken Jr's ...
Jul 25, 2018•30 min
Jul 18, 2018•36 min
Jul 13, 2018•24 min
This week Josh and I begin our conversation discussing client Carlos Asuaje, his recent promotion back to the big leagues and his struggles in 2018. Next we talk about Jeremy Jeffress and the All-Star game, and what it would mean to us to see him selected this weekend. Finally we talk the Washington Capitals winning the Stanley Cup, Ryan meeting Mr. Belding and our upcoming Live Event - Listen Now!
Jul 04, 2018•34 min
THE NatsGM Show returns and we proudly welcome Ring of Honor Superstar TK O'Ryan to the Podcast. A present co-holder of the ROH World 6-Man Championships, TK chats with us ahead of his title defense Friday in Baltimore at Best In The World Live on HonorClub . TK discusses how he got into wrestling, arriving in Ring of Honor and his catastrophic leg injury last spring. Next he talks about his return from injury and his friendships with Kingdom members Matt Taven & Vinny Marseglia. Then TK cha...
Jun 27, 2018•36 min
Jun 21, 2018•33 min
Jun 18, 2018•56 min
Jun 14, 2018•32 min
THE NatsGM Show #129 has dropped and we proudly welcome Senior Evaluator from 2080 Baseball , John Eshleman ! On this episode John and I discuss scouting both hitters and pitchers. First we talk hitting, specifically what we look for during batting practice, what "bat path" means to us and how long until we feel comfortable grading hitters. Next we talk pitching, what we look for when evaluating pitchers and the value of video in breaking down deliveries. Finally we discuss the similarity of del...
Jun 11, 2018•38 min
Jun 07, 2018•31 min
THE Joshua Kusnick Experience returns with Episode #31 - It's All About The Draft! This week's show begins with Josh giving us an update on Jeremy Jeffress's remarkable season and several fun stories from the past few weeks. Next we discuss the MLB Draft from an agent's perspective, including representing a 1st round pick and how the new slotting rules have changed his job on draft day. Finally, Josh and I discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals, he reviews movies and we mention our upcoming Liv...
May 31, 2018•36 min
THE NatsGM Show #128 has recorded and we are proud to welcome back from MLB.com and MLBPipeline.com , Jim Callis ! One week from the 2018 MLB Draft, Jim joins us to analyze this year's prospects, beginning with the top college hitters and pitchers available. Next he breaks down the best high school prospects, notes several players that have either helped or hurt their draft stock this spring, and prognosticates the top-5 picks next Monday! Special thanks to Jim for returning to the show and for ...
May 29, 2018•25 min
THE NatsGM Show #127 is now available and we proudly welcome for his debut appearance, the lead prospect writer for Baseball Prospectus , Jeffrey Paternostro ! On this episode Jeffrey and I thoroughly discuss the Washington Nationals' farm system, starting with top prospects Juan Soto and Victor Robles. Next Jeffrey shares his thoughts on Kelvin Gutierrez, Daniel Johnson, Luis Garcia & Yasel Antuna. Finally he briefly talks the upcoming MLB Draft and a couple prospects he particularly likes....
May 23, 2018•38 min
THE latest installment of " Gabbin with Gabe " is now available for download! Washington Nationals prospect Gabe Klobosits joins me to reflect upon his first spring training as a professional and the biggest difference between Low-A and High-A batters. In addition Gabe discusses playing baseball in snow, rain delays and off-days, his host family and much more. Thank you to Gabe and the Potomac Nationals - We hope to keep in touch with Gabe every few weeks to keep apprised of his progress toward ...
May 17, 2018•17 min
May 14, 2018•30 min
May 02, 2018•34 min
THE NatsGM Show Episode #126 is now available and we proudly welcome from BaseballHQ.com Brent Hershey !
Apr 26, 2018•36 min
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Apr 03, 2018•22 min
Baseball America author Carlos Collazo makes his debut appearance on THE NatsGM Show to discuss the Nationals' farm system, the 2018 MLB Draft and the recent minor league pace-of-play initiatives. He breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the system, plus several top Nats' prospects like Victor Robles, Luis Garcia & Yasel Antuna. Carlos then talks about the upcoming June draft, the depth of college pitching and some prospects with helium. Finally he gives some quick thoughts on baseball...
Mar 23, 2018•27 min
Last Thursday evening the Washington Nationals invited me (Ryan) and a guest (Producer Josh Owens) to their Nats Clubhouse Social event. Because the evening was such fun and Josh has never appeared on-air, we thought we would briefly recap the festivities in audio form. A special "Thank You" to Valerie Camillo, Sarah Perucci and the Washington Nationals for including us!
Mar 20, 2018•21 min
This week MLB Certified agent Joshua Kusnick calls in to update us on his travels during spring training. We discuss the contracts of Lance Lynn and Mike Moustakas in the context of this strange offseason, Jeremy Jeffress, autograph hounds at spring training complexes, Takashi Saito and much more. Thanks for downloading - Please follow our show on Twitter @JoshKusnickPod and on Instagram at KusnickPodcast.
Mar 14, 2018•30 min
THE NatsGM Show #124 is now available and we are proud to welcome back Baseball Prospectus contributor and the author of the upcoming book "The Shift", Russell Carleton !
Mar 12, 2018•39 min
THE NatsGM Show returns for Episode #123 and we are proud to welcome Host of The Morning Blitz weekdays & Chin Music Saturday mornings on The Team 980, Al Galdi ! Our conversation begins with Al describing his 15+ year career working for The Team 980 and some of his most memorable moments. Next Al gives his take on the Washington Redskins and acquiring Alex Smith, plus his thoughts on the 2018 Washington Nationals. Finally Al shares his favorite DC sports athlete, most underrated pro wrestle...
Mar 07, 2018•24 min
In the 1st of what is expected to be a monthly recurring series, Washington Nationals prospect Gabe Klobosits returns to THE NatsGM Show. Gabe describes his excitement at being ranked the #18 prospect in Washington's system by MLB.com, his drive from Texas to Florida for spring training and the beginning of camp. In addition, Gabe discusses his goals for spring training, explains what he works on when "throwing a bullpen" and speaks proudly of Auburn football's chances in 2018. Thanks to Gabe fo...
Mar 01, 2018•19 min
On a somber episode of THE Joshua Kusnick Experience, Josh and Ryan briefly discuss the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Josh lives in this community and knows people who work at the school, so he provides a unique perspective to the tragic event. In addition, we briefly discuss the current " gun issue " in America, the impressive young men and women at Stoneman Douglas HS and commit to help those affected in some fashion. We appreciate you listening and apologize for the lack of bas...
Feb 27, 2018•17 min
Welcome to the 25th Episode of THE Joshua Kusnick Experience ! This week our conversation begins with Josh talking about his contention Seth Lugo would not be the worst outfielder in Mets' big league camp, getting into it with an autograph dealer and his reaction to seeing his name on the front page of the USA Today. Next Josh describes the bizarre and somewhat surreal experience he had attending the MLBPA Free Agent Camp in Bradenton this week. Finally we discuss the state of free agency now th...
Feb 26, 2018•29 min
THE NatsGM Show #122 proudly welcomes former Baltimore Orioles minor league prospect and current restaurateur, Tyler Townsend . Our interview begins with Tyler describing his high school career in Delaware, choosing Florida International for college and his draft day experience. Next he reflects on his minor league career, playing in front of his friends and family in nearby Delmarva, plus the injuries that curtailed his career. Finally Tyler describes his transition from baseball into the busin...
Feb 23, 2018•36 min
THE NatsGM Show has returned for Episode #121 and we are proud to welcome Co-Owner of Evolve and VP of Talent Relations, Creative & Marketing, Gabe Sapolsky ! Mere hours before Evolve 100 & 101, Gabe joins the show to discuss the upcoming card Sunday in Joppa, MD, the current state of Evolve and the future of the company. In addition, he discusses several young emerging talents and the recent development of Club WWN. Thanks to Gabe for graciously sharing a few moments ahead of a busy wee...
Feb 15, 2018•18 min
Back for Round 2, THE Joshua Kusnick Experience Episode #24 continues on the theme of Collusion, Labor & The Lack of Free Agent Activity Thanks to Josh for his incredible candor and to you for downloading! Please follow the show @JoshKusnickPod and on Instagram @KusnickPodcast.
Feb 14, 2018•27 min
