Zone Blitz to Zone Trap

Kuney returns after an aggravating absence (lots of alliteration today) to primarily discuss headlines surrounding the NHL and NBA drafts. The Ravens are enjoying their month long break until training camp, the Caps are making money moves to lure Ovechkin back, and the Wizards did something right in taking the best player at number 1 overall.  Plus, lots of trades happening in the NHL (including o...

IT'S LOTTERY SEASON!! Kuney breaks down the results of the NHL and NBA draft lotteries, and how they affect the Capitals and the Wizards (we're back!). The Capitals made a bit of a head-scratching re-sign, but they did bring in a new Assistant Coach to fill a lackluster void. The Ravens' schedule has been announced, and it will be quite the test for a rookie Head Coach. In addition, the Nationals...

The Ravens concluded their draft while the Capitals prepare for theirs. Kuney gives analysis on the Ravens draft picks, and gives best and worst case scenarios for the Capitals positioning in the draft. Logan Thompson was absolutely robbed in the Vezina voting, but was he really going to beat out Vasilevskiy?  Kuney reflects on his first round picks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and he makes his pr...

The Ravens are one week away from the draft, and there is some debate on who the Ravens should take. Kuney breaks that down as well as the Ravens (and Skins) new uniforms, which he surprisingly loves! The Capitals season is officially over, but the question is will Ovi comeback? We do have two picks in the first round. Speaking of picks, Kuney makes his picks for the first round of the Stanley Cup...

The Capitals and Wizards are wrapping up pretty bad seasons in their own way, and Kuney debriefs them both. The future is bright, but the present is dark. The Nationals are 12 games in, and I am already sick of the entire pitching staff. Like I said, don't expect much winning.  Plus, a real head-scratching sad stat, and Trap Talk is back! 2:00 Capitals - Disappointing end to the season; we're on t...

With the NFL draft coming up in less than a month, Kuney discusses who he would like for the Ravens to take with their top-2 picks. The Capitals and Wizards have 9 games remaining in bad seasons for both teams, but if everything goes right, the future is bright.  Somehow the Nationals won their first game, but don't expect much winning this season in DC. Plus, an injury-filled sad stat of the week...

The Capitals have fallen to the point where they became sellers at the deadline, but hey! at least they got good value in return. The Ravens swung and missed at Maxx Crosby, but made up for it by signing veteran DE Trey Hendrickson; unfortunately, the Ravens missed out on retaining any of our UFA's. The Nationals announced their opening day starter, and are the Sabres just going to be contenders n...

Kuney returns after a hiatus to discuss the Ravens brand new coaching staff and the Capitals push to the playoffs despite seemingly grasping at straws. The Wizards traded for Anthony "Street Clothes" Davis, and the Nationals traded away Mackenzie Gore (sad face). Plus, a fresh sad stat, gold medal talk, and a hot take!  1:11 Ravens - Reaction to the hiring of Jesse Minter, Declan Doyle, Anthony We...

Kuney returns from the holiday break to discuss the Ravens season overview and the unsurprising firing of longtime HC John Harbaugh. The Capitals are in a bit of a rough stretch where they cannot seem to put a winning streak together, and the Wizards and Nationals have made headlines with some news! Plus, how helpful is getting a first round bye in the CFP?  Announcement: The Next Episode will air...

The Ravens finally showed up, but was it too little too late; the Capitals on the other hand...have been on the struggle bus. Kuney breaks down the week for both teams as well as highlights a major hiring for the Nationals at the GM position.  This week's sad stat makes you wonder if teams know what defense is, and we round out with some "Last Dance" themed trap talk.  * Announcement: No New Episo...

The Capitals continue to take points, but the Ravens continue to fall in what we can only consider a lost season. Kuney recaps the Ravens and Capitals this past week, and welcomes Sam onto the show as ZBZT's second ever guest! He is a sad Sabres fan with a LOT to say. Its a bit of a longer episode, but at least the Sad Stat is funny!  Announcement: NO NEW EPISODE Friday December 26th! 1:03 - Raven...

In a turn of events, the Capitals are soaring, and the Ravens are collapsing. Kuney returns from a two week absence to recap a 2-1 stretch (that feels like 0-3) from the Ravens, and a 9-1-1 stretch from the Capitals that have sprung them into first place. Plus, one of the many sad stats to choose from when it comes to the Skins and will the NHL players be robbed of the Olympics again?? Finally, wh...

The Ravens defeated the Minnesota Vikings to improve to 4-5, but the Capitals lost 2/3 this week to fall to 8-7-1. Kuney will break down the games, the highlights, and the lowlights. Plus, there is a sad stat that Chargers fans should be numb to by now, and someone thinks San Fran has a QB controversy...? Finally, the jokes just write themselves when it comes to bad NFL owners, and Dan Snyder isn'...

The Ravens have won two in a row to improve to 3-5, while the Capitals have lost 5 of their last 6 to fall to 7-6-1. Kuney breaks down the games and gives an outlook for both teams. In addition, the Nationals continue to re-tool their front office and managerial staff, while the Wizards need to learn the meaning of the word "defense". Plus, is 0-37 vs Ranked teams bad?  1:30 - Ravens: The season i...

The Ravens return from their bye week looking to bounce back against the Chicago Bears, while the Capitals put together a strong week on the ice — dominating Minnesota and Seattle, but getting humbled by Vancouver to rise to a 5-2 record through 7 games.  This week’s Sad Stat dives into Maryland basketball’s historic choking tendencies, and the National Spotlight shines on major NFL scheduling new...

The Ravens’ season continues to unravel after a 17–3 loss to the Rams — but at least the defense showed up this time. Meanwhile, the Capitals are flying high with wins over the Islanders, Rangers, and Lightning, fueled by stellar goaltending from Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren (and some not-so-stellar special teams). This week’s Sad Stat dives into a bizarre Rangers record, we highlight A’Ja...

The Baltimore Ravens hit rock bottom with an embarrassing 44–10 loss at home to the Houston Texans, and Kuney breaks it all down — the what, the why, and the inevitable pain heading into a Week 6 matchup with the Rams. The Capitals didn’t fare much better, falling 3–1 to the Bruins in a sloppy opening night showing. This week’s Sad Stat digs into the Ravens defense, who are somehow on pace to make...

The Ravens stumble again — this time to the Chiefs — and the injury list might be longer than the highlight reel. Kuney breaks down what went wrong, what needs to change before facing the Texans, and what the latest injuries mean for Baltimore’s season. Meanwhile, the Capitals are heating up as the preseason winds down, the Mets prove that money really can’t buy wins, and Bad Bunny steals the spot...

The Ravens embarrassed themselves on Monday Night Football with a 38–30 collapse against the Detroit Lions, while the Capitals came out swinging to start the preseason with back-to-back dominant wins. Kuney breaks it all down, plus the Nationals’ big front-office move, a Sad Stat of the Week that’ll make you question the word “elite,” and a couple of Trap Takes you don’t want to miss. 1:05 – Homet...

The Ravens bounce back with a 41-17 win over the Browns and Lamar keeps reminding people why he's the best. Kuney breaks it all down, plus a Capitals training camp update, a new (and ugly) Screagle jersey, and a Sad Stat that will have your face in your hands. 1:10 - Hometown Report: Ravens win over Cleveland and Caps training camp 15:00 - Sad Stat of the Week 17:10 - National Spotlight: Retiremen...

The Ravens start 0-1 after a Sunday Night Collapse in Buffalo. Kuney breaks down the highs and lows from the opener, looks ahead to Joe Flacco's return to Baltimore, and gives thoughts on the Caps, Carey Price...?, and Week 2 predictions. Plus: the Sad Stat of the Week you probably saw coming 1:00 - Hometown Report: Ravens collapse, Week 2 vs Cleveland 17:10 - Sad Stat of the Week 20:00 - National...

Preseason is over and the real games are here. Kuney breaks down the Ravens' Week 1 outlook in Buffalo, the Nationals limping to the finish line, and the Capitals' training camp schedule. Plus: a Sad Stat Senators fans won't enjoy, NFL week 1 predictions, and Trap Talk hot takes on Travis Hunter and the Giants (not the ones from Jersey). 

The preseason has concluded and rosters are finalized. Kuney recaps the Ravens' last pre-season game and Kyle Hamilton's historic extension. ZBZT welcomes its first ever guest and we are officially on Apple Podcasts! 0:56 Hometown Report 8:14 Sad Stat of the Week: How long since they won the division? 11:00 Interview: Kuney's brother Noah 22:25 National Spotlight 27:40 Trap Talk

The pre-season is coming to an end, and thankfully so is the Nats' 2025 season. Kuney breaks down the Ravens pre-season win over the Cowboys (How 'bout dem Cowboys?!), talks roster announcements, and beer-league ERA's. 1:41 Hometown Report: Ravens pre-season + roster announcements 13:21 Sad Stat of the Week: Nationals starters 16:54 National Spotlight: QB1 announcements in the league 20:25 Trap Ta...

The pre-season is heating up and the Nats' 2025 season is mercifully limping to a close. Kuney breaks down the Ravens pre-season win over the Indianapolis Colts and dives into the sizzling MLB playoff race. 0:56 Hometown Report: Ravens Pre-season breakdown + Nats misery. 12:21 Sad Stat of the Week: Only the Orioles can make being in the win column sad. 13:36 National Spotlight: Who is going to mak...