Nationals Talk

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Nationals Talk

The best podcast to hear the latest on the Washington Nationals. Hosted by Nick Ashooh, along with Chase Hughes and other contributors to NBC Sports Washington’s Nationals coverage.

  1. 02/11/2021

    Spring Training Q's, judging your bold predictions & MLB Network's Lauren Shehadi

    We're geared up for the 2021 season and this jam-packed episode will get you there too. Chase Hughes and Nick Ashooh are joined by MLB Network's Lauren Shehadi (a Virginia native and Nats fan) to discuss the Nats offseason, who can challenge the Dodgers in the NL, and the greatness of Juan Soto. Plus, Nick and Chase talk about the return of Gerardo Parra and Baby Shark(?), pose the 3 biggest spring training questions for the Nats, and judge your bold predictions in a new segment called "Fair or Foul?" And stay for a really cool announcement for the Nationals Talk podcast that would make Curt Schilling jealous. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min

  2. 01/26/2021

    Mr. National returns! and Aaron Barrett details his amazing comeback

    In a loaded episode, the Nats make two major moves, bringing back Mr. National Ryan Zimmerman and signing All-Star reliever Brad Hand... Nick Ashooh and Chase Hughes break down those moves, plus, in a special HeadStrong segment (29:00) Aaron Barrett joins the pod to tell his amazing and emotional story of resilience and recovery from 2 horrible arm injuries to return to the major leagues after 4 years. Stick around for Walk-off discussions about PopSockets and purchasing new cars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    54 min

  3. 01/22/2021

    Nationals add Jon Lester to star-studded staff

    Mike Rizzo strikes again, adding former All-Star and World Series champion Jon Lester to an already star-studded rotation. Nick Ashooh and Chase Hughes discuss what Lester brings at this stage of his career, how Rizzo continues to retool the Nats as championship contenders, and what's left to do before spring training. They're also joined by Matt Weyrich of nbcsportswashington.com to discuss the pros and cons of trading Victor Robles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min

  4. 01/14/2021

    Get to know the newest National Kyle Schwarber

    The Nationals added a World Series champion to their lineup, former Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber. Nick Ashooh and Chase Hughes talk to David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago and host of the Cubs Talk podcast on what Schwarber brings to the Nats, as well as perspective on how long the World Series honeymoon lasts. Chase also talks to Schwarber's college coach, Tracy Smith, and also confesses some pretty questionable food takes in this jam-packed episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min

  5. 01/07/2021

    2021 Resolutions, Juan Soto > Bryce Harper and Al Galdi joins the pod

    Nick and Chase are joined by Al Galdi of The Team 980, one of the best baseball minds in town, to get his takes on Juan Soto, how to approach Max Scherzer's future, what's the key to competing in the ever-improving NL East and even reaction to the breaking Francisco Lindor trade to the Mets. Plus, Nick and Chase go through their New Year's resolutions for the 2021 Nats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min

  6. 12/30/2020

    Analyzing the Josh Bell trade and the putting the 2020 season in the rear view mirror

    Breaking down the Josh Bell trade and a look back at a 2020 season to remember (or maybe forget)

    48 min

  7. 12/23/2020

    Gather round the NL East roundtable for an offseason feast

    Reporters from around the NL East talk about the biggest storylines in the division as the offseason calendar turns to 2021.

    55 min

  8. 12/17/2020

    Max Scherzer updates us on his contract negotiations with the Nationals

    A long interview with Max Scherzer and discussions around Mike Rizzo's press conference and the MLB finally including the Negro Leagues into the official records.

    58 min
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The best podcast to hear the latest on the Washington Nationals. Hosted by Nick Ashooh, along with Chase Hughes and other contributors to NBC Sports Washington’s Nationals coverage.

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  • Creator
    NBC Sports Washington
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    333
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 NBCUniversal
  • Show Website
    Nationals Talk

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