Best Adam Zuckerman Podcasts (2025)

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This Company Turns Human Ashes Into Diamonds And It’s Changing the Way We Heal After Loss 31:20

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6m ago31:20

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This conversation dives into grief, legacy, innovation, and how one woman transformed a deeply personal loss into a mission-driven company that’s changing how we honor our loved ones. In this episode of the Buried in Work podcast, Adam speaks with Adelle Archer, co-founder and CEO of Eterneva — a company that transforms the ashes or hair of loved o…

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Short Outing for Soroka Prior to Loss 29:53

4h ago29:53

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The Nationals three game win streak was snapped in Tuesday night's 7-4 loss at the Astros. Mark (From Houston) & Al open with Michael Soroka's likely final outing in a Washington uniform. Soroka allowed a pair of runs in under four innings of work as many expect him to be moved ahead of Thursday's deadline. (12:00) Stunningly, yet again there was a…

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Adams Homers in 3rd Straight Win but Travis Sykora Needs Surgery 30:40

1d ago30:40

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The Nats won their third straight on Monday, but pregame were dealt tough organizational news. Mark (From Houston) & Al begin with injury news as the Nationals highest rated pitching prospect Travis Sykora is likely out for 2026 due to Tommy John Surgery. Sykora was promoted to Harrisburg last month and only made a pair of starts in AA before getti…

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Irvin Shines in his Hometown Return 32:05

2d ago32:05

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The Nats took their second straight series after winning Sunday's rubber match in Minnesota. Mark & Al examine the Nationals 7-2 victory that saw Bloomington, MN native Jake Irvin impress on the mound in seven innings of work. (08:00) Konnor Pilkington & Kyle Finnegan each tossed scoreless frames to preserve the big lead. Pilkington has already bee…

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Rosario Traded After Win in Minnesota 23:33

3d ago23:33

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The Nats dealt Amed Rosario to the Yankees shortly after beating the Twins 9-3 on Saturday night. Mark (From Minneapolis) & Al begin with the Nationals first trade this month as it could be a busy few days until Thursday's deadline. New York sent back RHP Clayton Better & OFer Browm Martinez. (08:00) The offense woke up against a very good pitcher …

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Shutout Again 32:00

3d ago32:00

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The Nats were shutout for a second straight game in Friday night's 1-0 loss in Minnesota. Mark (From Target Field) & Al examine how the offense has already been blanked nine times this season. It is a particularly head scratching stat because they have scored double digits in ten of their victories this year. (07:00) Is Darnell Coles (Hitting Coach…

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Shutout Instead of Sweeping 25:19

7d ago25:19

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The Nats were blanked 5-0 on Wednesday afternoon by the visiting Reds. Al & Tim discuss Nick Lodolo's complete game shutout, the 3rd time the Nationals have allowed a starter to go the distance against them this season. (09:00) Jacob Young made an incredible catch above the wall to rob a homer in the top of the 8th. It will definitely be on the sho…

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You Only Get One Funeral: Emily Miller on Green Burial, Ritual, and Returning to the Earth 28:13

5d ago28:13

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What if your final resting place could help restore nature instead of harm it? In this episode of the Buried in Work podcast, licensed funeral director, certified life cycle celebrant, and founder of the Colorado Burial Preserve, Emily B. Miller, joins us to explore how green burial is more than an eco-friendly alternative—it’s a return to somethin…

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Bell Homers as Lord & the 'Pen Step Up 29:35

5d ago29:35

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The Nats beat the Reds 6-1 on Tuesday night in D.C. for their 2nd consecutive win. Mark & Al note that the Nationals are now a game away from their first series sweep since mid-May in Baltimore. (04:10) Josh Bell crushed his 13th homer of the season as he continues his hot month. Bell is widely expected to be traded by next week and his surge is we…

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Nats Hold Off the Reds 30:21

8d ago30:21

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The Nats jumped out to a big lead and did just enough to preserve a 10-8 victory over the Reds. Al & Mark recap the home win that saw James Wood reach base four times. Wood had a single, double, two walks, and a pair of runs scored. (06:00) Josh Bell doubled and homered as his OPS in July is up to .968. Bell's OPS this season of .695 is now higher …

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Gore Gets Shelled by the Padres 27:28

9d ago27:28

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The Nats were pounded 8-1 by the Padres on Sunday afternoon to drop the rubber match. Al & Mark convene after MacKenzie Gore got roughed up in his first start after the All-Star Game. Gore immediately gave up a 1st inning Grand Slam to Xander Bogaerts and then was pulled in the top of the 3rd. (10:30) James Wood singled to end an 0 for 20 stretch. …

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Lowe Homers in Win After Willits Gets Introduced 38:25

8d ago38:25

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The Nats topped the Padres 4-2 on a busy Saturday in Navy Yard. Mark & Al begin with Mitchell Parker's victorious effort after six innings of work. Parker only needed 82 pitches to reach that point and his biggest moment of the night came when striking out Manny Machado in thev bottom of the 5th with the bases loaded. (11:00) Jacob Young slammed in…

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Finnegan Gives up 5 Runs in Loss 37:16

11d ago37:16

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The Nats opened the 2nd half much with a 7-2 loss to the Padres after Kyle Finnegan made a mess of a tied game. Mark & Al recap the closer falling apart in the top of the 9th while other teams keep a close eye on the right hander ahead of the Trade Deadline. Finnegan only recorded one out while giving up a grand slam to Manny Machado and his ERA is…

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Kevin McKay on the Green Revolution in Cremation Recycling 40:04

12d ago40:04

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Did you know your dental fillings or titanium hip could be pulled from the ashes and turned into something that changes lives and saves the planet? In this powerful episode, Adam sits down with Kevin McKay, Director at Cremation Recycling, to uncover the truth about what really happens to metal after cremation. This is not the conversation you expe…

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Nats Surprise Many by Picking Eli Willits #1 40:49

15d ago40:49

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The Nats drafted Eli Willits, a high school shortstop out of Oklahoma, with the number #1 overall pick in Sunday night's MLB Draft. Mark & Al react to the selection that surprised most prognosticators. Ethan Holliday, the other highly touted high schooler from Oklahoma, was picked by Colorado at #4 overall. (08:30) Willits is just 17 years old and …

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Finnegan's Blown Save Negates House's Heroics 19:21

17d ago19:21

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The Nats let it slip it away on Saturday afternoon in their 6-5 walk-off loss in Milwaukee. Al begins with a quick preview of Sunday night's MLB Draft where the Nationals hold the #1 overall pick. Kade Anderson, pitcher from LSU, is the likeliest selection in the top spot. (04:00) Kyle Finnegan inherited a 5-3 lead, but very quickly allowed three B…

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Parker Hit Hard in Milwaukee Loss 24:40

18d ago24:40

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The Nats lost 8-3 on Friday night in Milwaukee as the road trip moved to its second leg. Al quickly circles back to the curious comments made by Davey Martinez just a few days prior to his firing. Following the Nationals win on Thursday July 3rd, Davey made a specific point to thank the organization. It was Martinez's 500th and final win as Washing…

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Routed in St. Louis 34:50

19d ago34:50

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The Nats were trounced by the Cardinals 8-1 in Thursday night's rubber match. Mark (From St. Louis) & Al convene after the Cards' Miles Mikolas continued his dominance over Washington's offense. (05:30) C.J. Abrams lost track of how many outs there were in the top of the 8th and it led to an inning ending double play. Abrams apologized afterwards a…

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Wood, Lowe, & Rosario Homer in Comfy Win 38:48

20d ago38:48

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The Nats gave Miguel Cairo his first win as interim Manager with an 8-2 thrashing of the Cardinals. Mark (From St. Louis) & Al recap the victory that saw three homers, including the 24th of the season by James Wood. (05:30) MacKenzie Gore earned the win as he only allowed one run in six innings of work. Gore will be able to pitch in the All-Star Ga…

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The Power of Thanatology. Why Grief Isn’t Meant to Be Fixed with Dr. Korie Leigh 23:43

19d ago23:43

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"If a child is old enough to love, a child is old enough to grieve." We often treat grief like a problem that needs solving. But what if it's not something to fix, but something to understand, live with and honor? In this powerful conversation of Buried in Work, Dr. Korie Leigh, certified thanatologist and program director at Marian University, hel…

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Cairo Loses Debut as Interim Skipper 38:38

19d ago38:38

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Tuesday marked a new era for the franchise, at least in the interim. Mark (From St. Louis) & Al examine the pregame comments by Miguel Cairo & Mike DeBartolo. Cairo was elevated from Bench Coach and was emotional when discussing his long time friend Davey Martinez. The Nationals lost his debut 4-2 at the Cardinals after a lengthy rain delay. (05:10…

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Rizzo & Martinez Fired After Getting Swept 47:24

23d ago47:24

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A few hours after a 6-4 loss to Boston, the Nats fired GM Mike Rizzo & Manager Davey Martinez. Mark & Al react to the major organizational moves as it is truly an end of the an era. Rizzo became the permanent GM in 2009, Martinez became skipper after 2017, and they were the GM/Manager combo for the 2019 World Series championship. (13:15) Mike Rizzo…

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Clobbered Again by Boston 36:38

24d ago36:38

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The Nats were crushed 10-3 by the visiting Red Sox on Saturday afternoon. Mark & Al recap the poor defensive showing which was exacerbated by the 7-run top of the 3rd for Boston. (04:15) Mitchell Parker committed a fielding error in the disastrous 3rd inning and the other came by corner infielders. Mark points out just how poor the Nationals infiel…

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Routed on the 4th 28:52

25d ago28:52

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The Nats were clobbered 11-2 by the Red Sox in their annual 11:05AM 4th of July home game. Mark & Al discuss Lucas Giolito's great outing for Boston, in what was his first start in Navy Yard since 2016. The Nationals traded him that offseason to the White Sox as part of a deal that landed Adam Eaton. (06:00) Michael Soroka had an ugly stat line as …

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Wood Goes 5 for 5 w/ a Homer in Win 22:05

26d ago22:05

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James Wood announced prior to the game that will be in this year's Home Run Derby field and then followed it up with a dominant performance. Al examines Wood's 5 hit night in the Nats 9-7 win over Detroit; which sealed a second straight series. Wood homered for the 23rd time this season and singled four times. (06:00) The offense exploded with 15 h…

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8th Inning Rally Forces a Doubleheader Split 41:52

27d ago41:52

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The Nats & Tigers split their Wednesday doubleheader in D.C. Al & Mark recap both the 11-2 Detroit rout and the 9-4 Nats comeback in Game 2. (03:40) Washington scored six runs in the bottom of the 8th to defeat the Tigers in the nightcap. Nathaniel Lowe & Josh Bell combined for 7 RBIs in the victory and each had crucial hits in the decisive frame. …

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Helping People Grieve by Sorting Through the Chaos of Death with Rachel Donnelly 24:39

26d ago24:39

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Did you know most people don’t have time to grieve because they’re too busy canceling Netflix and clearing out the fridge? In this episode of Buried in Work, Rachel Donnelly, founder of AfterLight and author of Late to Your Own Funeral, talks about what really happens after someone dies? The grief, the overwhelm, the paperwork, and the flaming dump…

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RAINOUT: DOUBLEHEADER ON WEDNESDAY 3:20

29d ago3:20

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The Nats & Tigers rained out on Tuesday night and will play two on Wednesday. Tim gives a quick update on Tuesday's roster move as Paul DeJong is returning from the IL.By tim shovers

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Wood Intentionally Walked 4 Times in Win 33:04

1M ago33:04

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The Nats ended their West Coast trip on a good note by rallying for 7-4 win at the Angels on Sunday afternoon. Mark (From Anaheim) & Al recap the extra inning victory that saw Washington tie it up in the 9th and score three runs in the top of the 11th. (05:10) James Wood amazingly became the first player in franchise history to draw four intentiona…

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Bullpen Gets Hammered in the 7th 28:16

1M ago28:16

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The Nats took the the lead into the bottom of the 7th, but the game quickly was flipped upside down in the 8-2 Saturday night loss in Anaheim. Mark (From Orange County) & Al wonder why Kyle Finnegan was not utilized while facing the heart of the order in the 7th, when the Angels scored six runs against the beleaguered bullpen. (13:40) Michael Sorok…

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15 Runs in 19 Hit Winning Effort 32:34

1M ago32:34

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The Nats brought their bats to Anaheim as they out-slugged the Angels 15-9 on Friday night. Mark (From Orange County) & Al break down the 19 hit performance where the offense scored in seven different frames. (6:10) A trio of Nationals had three hits in the win. C.J. Abrams, Luis Garcia Jr., and Nathaniel Lowe all came through at the plate on Frida…

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Gore Gets No Help (Again) 26:54

1M ago26:54

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The Nats limped into the midpoint of the season as they were shutout 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon in San Diego. Mark (From Petco Park) & Al have another hard luck MacKenzie Gore loss to recap as the offense yet again let down their lefty Ace. The bats have only mustered ten runs in the past seven Gore starts. Gore struck out six Padres and still lead…

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The #1 Regret of the Dying: Death Doula Kacie Gikonyo on Living With No Regrets 38:42

1M ago38:42

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When death doula Kacie Gikonyo held the hands of hundreds of people in their final moments, she kept hearing the same thing again and again: "I wish I had spent more time living… and less time working." In this episode of Buried in Work, Death Doula Kacie Gikonyo, founder of the Death Doula Collective and Death Doula School, joins us to share the r…

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Nats Squander a 3-Run Lead 32:48

1M ago32:48

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The Nats were ahead 3-0, but the Padres came back in the middle innings for a 4-3 triumph over Washington. Mark (From Petco Park) & Al discuss Trevor Williams' outing, as the veteran allowed four San Diego runs and took the loss. (09:35) San Diego's go-ahead run came on a RBI groundout where Nathaniel Lowe took the easy out at 1B instead of throwin…

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Wood Homers in San Diego Win 28:11

1M ago28:11

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The Nats busted out 15 hits in their 10-6 victory on Monday night in San Diego. Mark (From Petco Park) & Al begin though with an update on Keibert Ruiz, who was hit in the head by a caroming foul ball in the dugout. Ruiz went to get a CAT scan after the game and there is not yet an update on his status. (07:45) James Wood crushed his 22nd homer of …

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Bullpen Implosion Ruins Rubber Match Lead 36:31

1M ago36:31

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The Nats took a 3-0 lead into the bottom of the 6th, but a few frames later found themselves down ten runs. Mark (From Dodger Stadium) & Al recap the 13-7 defeat on Sunday afternoon that was fueled by a terrible bullpen performance. Then 'pen combined to allow ten runs in under three innings of work. (10:30) Ryan Loutos was the choice to pitch the …

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Wood, Lowe, & the Nats Smack 5 Homers in L.A. Win 32:18

1M ago32:18

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The Nats slugged five homers on Saturday night for a 7-3 win at Dodger Stadium. Mark (From L.A.) & Al marvel at James Wood as he crushed his 21st homer of the season; which is tied for 4th most in the NL. Wood's 1st inning majestic shot went an estimated 451 feet. (06:00) All of the top four Nationals hitters cleared the fences, with Nathaniel Lowe…

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Gore Struggles in Dodger Stadium Defeat 26:50

1M ago26:50

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The Nats lost on Friday night 6-5 at Dodger Stadium to open their nine game West Coast Road Trip. Mark (From LA) & Al discuss MacKenzie's Gore subpar's outing where he gave up five earned runs in over five innings of work. Gore issued four walks and only recorded four strikeouts, keeping him behind Boston Garrett Crochet for the MLB lead in strikeo…

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Wood Walks-off the Losing Streak 35:56

1M ago35:56

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The Nats finally snapped their long skid and it all came on the back of James Wood in the 4-3 win over Colorado in 11 innings. Al & Tim discuss the burgeoning superstar as the 22-year old went deep twice and knocked in all four runs. Wood is up to 20 homers and he is tied for 5th in the NL. (14:30) Trevor Williams had a decent outing as he only all…

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11th Straight Loss 36:49

1M ago36:49

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The Nats dropped their 11th in a row on Wednesday night in a 3-1 loss to the visiting last place Rockies. Al & Mark make immediate note that they are just one game away from the tying 2008 franchise mark of 12 consecutive defeats. (06:00) James Wood's RBI double in the bottom of the 7th was the only extra base hit of the evening for Washington. (09…

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Dignity in Death and Privacy Protection Act of 2025 31:33

1M ago31:33

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In this episode of Buried in Work, Adam Zuckerman speaks with Jess Wakefield, funeral director and Director of Partnerships at Better Place Forests, and Don Gilmartin, trauma cleanup entrepreneur and advocate. Together, they are pioneering the Dignity in Death and Privacy Protection Act of 2025—a proposed federal law that would make it illegal to p…

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Rockies Club 7 Homers Amid A Chorus of Boos 33:00

1M ago33:00

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The nightmarish home stand continued on Tuesday night in the Nats 10th consecutive defeat. Mark & Al are dumbfounded after the 10-6 loss where Colorado hit five homers in a span of eight hitters in the late innings. Will a major change happen soon in the clubhouse? (16:00) Cole Henry was the main culprit for the Rockies avalanche in the top of the …

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Finnegan Blown Save Means 9th Straight Loss in House's Debut 40:10

1M ago40:10

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The Nats losing streak extended to nine games on Monday night as victory slipped through their fingertips in the 6-4 defeat. Mark & Al begin with Kyle Finnegan, who inherited a one run lead in the top of the 9th, but allowed a pair of Rockies homers, the only home runs he has given up this season. (09:00) Brady House went 0 for 3 with a walk in his…

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Swept by Miami 41:38

1M ago41:38

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Sunday was a low point as the Nats lost their 8th consecutive game after getting swept by the last place Marlins. Mark & Al chime in after the 3-1 defeat that drops the team to 30-41 on the season and now only one game ahead of Miami in the NL East, (07:30) Davey Martinez was asked about his Saturday comments about the coaches & players in his preg…

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Martinez Passionately Defends Coaches After 7th Straight Loss 41:12

2M ago41:12

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The Nats had another 9th inning rally that came up short in Saturday afternoon's 4-3 loss to the Marlins. Mark & Al have a lot to react to after the 7th consecutive defeat and give blunt assessments on the State of the Rebuild. (11:45) Davey Martinez made an empassioned plea about his coaching staff in his postgame press conference. Martinez made n…

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Parker Hit Hard in 6th Straight Loss 23:46

2M ago23:46

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Friday night was a long one in Navy Yard as the Nats lost their 6th consecutive game. Mark & Al discuss the 11-9 defeat to visiting Miami, on an evening that saw a 2+ hour rain delay and the final out made at about 12:30AM. (04:30) Mitchell Parker's rough stretch continued as he gave up six runs in just over three innings of work. Davey Martinez wa…

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Rabid 9th Inning Rally Falls Short in New York Sweep 31:50

2M ago31:50

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The Nats lost their 5th straight on Thursday afternoon to get swept by the first place Mets. Al & Tim gather after the Nationals scored all their runs in the top of the 9th in the 4-3 defeat, but stranded two runners after Keibert Ruiz grounded into the final out. (13:00) New York starter Kodai Senga exited early after getting injured while fieldin…

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David Peterson Throws a Complete Game Shutout for the Mets 36:29

2M ago36:29

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The Nats lost their fourth in a row after bring shutout by Mets starter David Peterson on Wednesday night. Mark & Al focus on the scuffling offense, which has completely lost its groove since their hot trip out West. (05:45) James Wood had two of the six hits, but has only one homer in the month of June. (09:30) Riley Adams got the start behind the…

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How to Inherit Values, Not Just Wealth with Denise McCLain 32:25

2M ago32:25

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Bullpen Coughs Up Gore's Lead 27:38

2M ago27:38

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The Nats suffered maybe their worst loss of the season on Tuesday night in the series opener at the Mets. Al & Tim recap the 5-4 loss in extra innings, where the Nationals could not hold onto a two-run 8th inning lead. Jose A. Ferrar allowed a pair of runs to tie the game and ultimately Jeff McNeil ended the affair with a RBI single to leadoff the …