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Nats Chat

by Mark Zuckerman & Al Galdi, Blue Wire

A Washington Nationals podcast offering recap and analysis after every game, plus all the breaking news throughout the year. Hosted by Mark Zuckerman of natsjournal.com & Al Galdi, host of "The Al Galdi Podcast". For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tim Shovers at natschatpodcast@gmail.com.

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8th Inning Rally Sweeps the Angels

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The Nationals rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the bottom 8th to prevail with a 6-5 win over the Angels on Sunday afternoon.  Mark & Al discuss Washington sweeping the worst

Sep 14
28 min

Nats Battle Back to Walk it off in the 10th

The Nats blew a late 4-run lead but ultimately emerged victorious on Saturday afternoon over the Angels.  Al & Tim examine the 6-5 walk-off victory after Harry Ford's com

Sep 13
39 min

Cavalli Whiffs 9 Angels in Comeback Win

The Nats snapped their seven game losing streak on Friday night as they rallied past the Angels 4-3 in Navy Yard. Before Al & Mark dig into the dramatic bottom of the 8th

Sep 12
37 min

A Winless Trip to California

The Nats were swept by the Padres on Wednesday for their 7th straight loss.  Mark (From San Diego) & Al jump right into the reality that is an 0-6 road trip in Southern C

Sep 10
37 min

Record-Setting 38th Blown Save

The Nats bullpen set a dubious MLB record in Tuesday night's 5-4 loss to the Padres.  Mark (From San Diego) & Al examine the bullpen implosion that occurred in the bottom

Sep 9
39 min

Crews Homers in San Diego Loss

The Nats are now 0-4 on their West Coast road trip as they lost 3-2 on Labor Day afternoon in San Diego.  Mark (From Petco Park) & Al convene after Washington lost for th

Sep 8
32 min

Record-Tying 37th Blown Save

The Nats yet again coughed up a late lead as the tied the 2024 White Sox for the most blown saves in a season. Mark (From Dodger Stadium) & Tim recap the 7-5 loss in Los

Sep 7
29 min

Blown Save #36

The Nats fell 6-5 on Saturday night in L.A. for their 17th road loss in their past 19 games.  Mark (From Dodger Stadium) & Tim begin with another failed top of the 9th ra

Sep 6
35 min

Comeback Falls Short in the 9th

The Nats lost to the Dodgers 5-3 on Friday night to begin their six game road trip. Mark (From Dodger Stadium) & Al open with the Nationals 9th inning comeback where they

Sep 5
25 min

Wood Returns in Shutout Loss

The Nats were blanked 9-0 on Wednesday by the visiting Braves.  Al & Tim examine the defeat where Washington only mustered two hits and didn't get their first one until t

Sep 3
37 min

YoYo Homers in Winning Debut

The Nats beat the Braves 9-5 on Tuesday night to open a two game series in Navy Yard.  Al & Mark note how the team has won five of its past six games and their 67th victo

Sep 2
38 min

Lile's Red-Hot Surge Continues in Win

The Nats beat Miami 6-3 on Monday night for their fourth win in their past five games.  Mark & Al start with noting the roughly 10K in announced attendance, which was one

Sep 1
42 min

Another 9th Inning Bullpen Implosion

The Nats led Miami 2-0 entering the top of the 9th on Sunday, but then the bullpen feel flat on its face. Mark & Al hold a lengthy discussion about the 'pen as it blew it

Aug 31
37 min

Crews' RBI Single Walks It Off in the 10th

The Nats earned their first walk-off win of the season in Saturday afternoon's 5-4 win over Miami in extras.  Al begins with the hero Dylan Crews, who's single brought in

Aug 30
32 min

House Hits a Moonshot in Kent's Gem

The Nats took care of the Marlins 9-2 on Friday evening in D.C. Mark & Al dig into Jackson Kent's impressive seven inning performance in just his 4th career Big League st

Aug 29
38 min

Lile & Ruiz Homer in Comfy Win

The Nats salvaged a series split with Colorado on Thursday afternoon after a 7-1 triumph. Al & Mark note that there was a clear sense of extra hustle just one day after B

Aug 28
30 min

Butera Calls Out Effort After Rout

The Nats were trounced 13-1 on Wednesday night by visiting Colorado.  Before diving into the rout, Mark & Al briefly revel in the 1,000th edition of this podcast. (07:30

Aug 27
38 min

Abrams at DH Again in Loss

The Nats lost to the Rockies 3-1 on Tuesday night in Navy Yard.  Al & Mark note that the team's complete inability to mount a late inning comeback as they are an astonish

Aug 26
40 min

Lile Homers in Rout of the Rockies

The Nats snapped their four game losing streak by trouncing the visiting Rockies 13-3 on Monday night.  Mark & Al have a productive offensive evening to sort through as t

Aug 25
34 min

Swept in Miami to End an Awful Road Trip

The Nationals lost to the Marlins 6-2 on Sunday afternoon to conclude a wretched 1-8 road trip. Mark & Al discuss the team now finding themselves ten games below .500 and

Aug 24
30 min

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The Commanders also have a couple of good shows, but I think Nats Chat is the best of those covering DC sports teams. Al and Mark offer a great blend of mature analysis and inside information that is unfortunately lacking in other DC team podcasts.

I Love Democracy · Apr 2026

Excellent podcast. Highly informative and entertaining. Access to radio calls is great. Al and Mark are wonderful, as is Tim. Look forward to it every day. Sad when there is an off day. Their ability to tuen out such high quality every day is amazing. Never miss a show!!!

post lover · Sep 2025

Got back into baseball and love this podcast. My favorite by far! It’s a must listen because I learn so much. Mark & Al give facts, statistics and then informed opinions. Highly recommend a listen.

RaRa DMV · Aug 2025

The Nats Chat podcast is a great way to follow the Nats! Mark and Al cover every game with excellent insights, as well as developments off the field and in the front office. Also enjoy hearing the occasional Nats minor league updates from the local radio announcers. Thanks, Mark and Al for an excellent podcast all Nats fans should enjoy!

NDinMD · Aug 2025

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