Best Andre Blake Podcasts (2025)

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Playoff Run, Bad News, & Silly Games 41:51

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1M ago41:51

41:51

Your favorite brothers who pretend to know what we're talking about are back to discuss the playoff run, the Tanner bombshell reporting, the future MLS season schedule, and most importantly AJ made up some new games that go really great. Enjoy!

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Episode 16: Nationals Manager, Blake Butera 1:05:33

1M ago1:05:33

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Nationals Skipper Blake Butera talks about his baseball journey, his plans for the Nats young talent, and becoming a father on the same day he accepted his new job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Supporters Shield Incoming? 54:54

3M ago54:54

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We are back to catch up with each other but also to discuss the Union being one win away from another Supporters Shield! Games, jokes, and plenty of very in-depth analysis that you'd expect from the Doopy Brothers. Is AJ turning into Alan Gordon? Listen to find out.

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Episode 15: President of Baseball Operations, Paul Toboni 1:05:50

3M ago1:05:50

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Kolko and Zim chat with new President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni about his vision for the team, his philosophy on coaching, his time as a college baseball player, and more. Plus, a look back on the 2025 season and Zim answers a fan’s question about where number 11 came from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 14: Former Nationals Pitcher Jordan 1:14:27

3M ago1:14:27

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Jordan Zimmermann joins to chat about life after baseball, his infamous no-hitter, and life as a youth basketball coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Episode 13: Mental Performance Coaching with John Lannan, fantasy football, and more! 1:18:15

4M ago1:18:15

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Kolko & Zim chat about baseball’s month of great and fantasy football; plus, former National John Lannan talks about how his time as the Nats Opening Day starter prepared him for his role as the Toronto Blue Jays Mental Performance Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Episode 12: Bob Carpenter 1:15:34

4M ago1:15:34

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Zim & Dan discuss MLB Expansion and Nats TV legend Bob Carpenter joins to chat about his career and the origin of his infamous ‘See you later!’ home run call. Plus, the Nats youth movement, Cade Cavalli and Dylan Crews' leadership, best MLB food cities and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 11: Hall of Fame Sportswriter Thomas Boswell 1:15:53

5M ago1:15:53

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Hall of Fame Sportswriter Tom Boswell shares memories about DC with and without baseball, the improbable 2019 World Series run, and the art of building relationships in the clubhouse as a writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Episode 10: Nationals Alumni Tyler Clippard & Drew Storen 1:29:10

5M ago1:29:10

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Dan and Ryan catch up after the All-Star break including sharing details from Ryan’s MLB’s Home Run Derby X Event win, and former Nationals pitchers Tyler Clippard and Drew Storen join to talk baseball, bourbon, and friendship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Episode 150 - Season Halfway Checkpoint 48:30

6M ago48:30

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We're back from an away trip in Nashville and decided to make an ep discussing the last two losses and assess where the goalposts currently stand as we cross the halfway point in the season. AJ also gives Jim Curtin some job advice and we play some classic doopy brothers games.

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Episode 9: Adam Eaton & Brian Dozier 1:26:09

6M ago1:26:09

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Kolko & Zim discuss James Wood’s walk record, baseball in DC on the 4th of July, & World Series Champs Adam Eaton and Brian Dozier join to reminisce about the 2019 improbable season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Episode 8: Chef, Restaurateur, and Humanitarian José Andrés 1:16:37

6M ago1:16:37

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Dan and Ryan talk about the MLB All-Star experience and guest Chef José Andrés shares why he loves DC, the Nationals, and sings a little karaoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Episode 7: Adam LaRoche 1:25:19

7M ago1:25:19

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Former National Adam LaRoche reminisces with Zim and Kolko about growing up with baseball, the role of family in his life, and the ever important nap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Episode 6: Best-selling author & columnist George Will 1:15:15

7M ago1:15:15

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Award-winning columnist and best-selling author George Will shares stories about his love of baseball, its history, and impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Death, Taxes, and Doops 48:29

7M ago48:29

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Doopy Brothers are back again to catch up on each others lives and, more importantly, to share each other's thoughts on the Union's latest slate of games. While we're still cautious about the Union's current standings, we share what players have surprised us and added to the team's success so far. We also get into US jerseys, club valuations, and s…

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Episode 5: Jayson Werth 1:16:09

8M ago1:16:09

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Nats legend Jayson Werth talks Kentucky Derby, Nationals memories, and life after baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Episode 4: Caps Legends Oshie & Backstrom Talk Playoff Hockey 1:17:22

8M ago1:17:22

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Caps legends T.J. Oshie and Nicklas Backstrom talk playoff hockey and swap stories about winning championships in DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Episode 3: Baseball, The Masters, and MD vs. VA with guest Scott Van Pelt 1:19:49

9M ago1:19:49

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Hosts Dan Kolko and Ryan Zimmerman discuss Torpedo bats, the start of the Nats season, and have a fun chat with Maryland native and ESPN Sportscaster Scott Van Pelt about The Masters and DC sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Episode 2: Opening Day & Guest Mark DeRosa 1:04:48

9M ago1:04:48

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Hosts Dan Kolko and Ryan Zimmerman discuss Opening Day and are joined by MLB Network’s Mark DeRosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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A Pleasantly Surprising Start 50:45

9M ago50:45

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Did you know Jack Elliott captained Chicago Fire in the preaseasoon? Good thing AJ does. We catch up on what else has happened to start this MLS season and share our reactions to how quickly this new iteration of the Union have clicked with each other to create the hot start. There's also a spelling bee, ranking game, and more. Enjoy!…

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Episode 1: Season Kick-Off & Guest Sean Doolittle 54:36

10M ago54:36

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Hosts Kolko and Zim discuss the Nationals upcoming 2025 season from Spring Training and welcome their first guest Sean Doolittle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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Sneak peek of The 11th Inning with Kolko & Zim 3:21

10M ago3:21

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Nationals Broadcaster, Dan Kolko & Mr. National himself, Ryan Zimmerman welcome their friends from around the league and beyond to talk Nats baseball, the world of sports, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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New Season, New Vibe? 53:16

10M ago53:16

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We have a lot to catch up on? It's been a minute but we dust off the mics and discuss all that has happened in this offseason. We share our skepticism and where our doubts stem from, there's a lot of question marks. Fortunately, we don't have any of the answers but we have fun talking about it!

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Episode 145: Cavan Saves the Day 1:18:07

1+ y ago1:18:07

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The Union are back into winning ways all thanks to 14 year old Cavan Sullivan. Not really, but it was cool that he played. We talk about his debut in the dominant performance from the Union to break the 'Union Yards Curse'. We also discuss some rebuilding hypotheticals as well as the Adeniran signing. In the second half, we have our friend David wh…

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Ep 20: Shawshank Summmer Camp 44:27

1+ y ago44:27

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Season 3 Premiere! We start the season off with some heavy hitting topics. We address cancel culture. We ponder the levels of sin and if it can be redeemed with faith. We talk about redemption stories with the likes of RDJ for example. Join us for this wild ride as we kick off the new season. ***This episode was brought by: Anchor: The all in one s…

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Episode 144: Morgan Tencza Surprise Guest from TST! 1:06:46

1+ y ago1:06:46

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Yes the Union suck right now, yes we haven't done an episode in forever BUT we actually have a pretty fun episode. In the first have we go over the recent Union struggles and power rank the biggest concerns. In the second half, AJ surprises Luke with surprise guest, Morgan Tencza! Morgan joins us from Cary, NC where she is covering Kwikgoal FC in t…

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Episode 143- AJ is done with Andre Blake (not really...but maybe?) 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

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While we are back with an episode, we don't actually have a game to talk about so we have a debate on the direction of the goalkeeper position, AJ makes up some games for Luke, and we kind of preview the RSL game. Enjoy!

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Episode 142 - Winless or Undefeated? 41:40

2y ago41:40

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We are back to not only catch up with each other but also to catch up on what has been a bumpy start to the season for the Union. AJ gives his takes on the Austin draw and we both give our takes on being out of CCC. We got to attend an awesome event at Starfinder together so we share all about that as well as Cavan Sullivan to Man City, new US jers…

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Episode 141 - Let's run it back! ...I guess 54:03

2y ago54:03

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We are excited to have the MLS season around the corner even though we may not be thrilled with were the Union are after a quiet offseason following a season that felt like a step back. Nonetheless, we preview the season and give our takes on the roster and positions where some flexibility could be in the starting 11. Of course, we discuss the new …

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Episode 140 - EOY Debrief 1:00:36

2y ago1:00:36

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It's finally time to wrap up the too long 2023 MLS season so we give our final takes on the Union's season and give some positional grades. We each share what's on our wishlist for the offseason and give some thoughts on the Apple aspect and influence on the past season. Enjoy!

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Episode 139 - Remember the Playoffs? 44:53

2y ago44:53

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The Union are currently in one of the multiple long breaks between playoff games so we decided to do a pod to pass some time. We discuss the Revs series, thoughts on Cincy, and a whole lot of random topics with loose thanksgiving themes. Enjoy!

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Episode 138 - Doopy Fam in Columbus 50:01

2y ago50:01

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We made the trip out to Columbus to take in the Crew game with Doopy Dad in tow. We share our experiences on the trip as well as the game. In the second half, we go over the current playoff positions and where our confidence lands in each position of the team before we do a quick stats game and give our prediction on Atlanta.…

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Episode 137: Leagues Cup Wrap Up 55:55

2+ y ago55:55

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Now that the Leagues Cup is over, we discuss the Union's semifinals run, the Miami game experience, and what takeaways we had from the tournament as a whole. We also discuss the rest of the season's outlook, potential playoff races, and how Messi will impact it all. AJ shares a bonkers conspiracy theory before we give a quick preview of the DC game…