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Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are ready for the deadline! They start as always by recapping the week along with the good, bad and ugly and a Max Scherzer injury update. Then, it’s an interview with Washington Post Nats beat reporter Sam Fortier to talk deadline! They then dive even deeper, going through the Nats targets and predict what will happen. Finally, your Twitter questions!   Follow Amanda on Twi...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick ask: are the Nats legit contenders even while hampered by the manager? They recap the week along with the good, bad and ugly. They discuss the injuries to Ryan Zimmerman and Max Scherzer and their implications and dive into the Braves series from the weekend. After that, the crew is joined by contest winner @1lovelyladyC, they play fair or foul and answer your Twitter questi...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are here to remind you Matt Grace still sucks! They start with the weekly recap and the good, bad, and ugly, then take a deep dive into the upcoming Trade Deadline. After that, they talk top places to eat and drink around Nats park and what their Nats victory song would be. Finally, your Twitter questions!  Follow Amanda on Twitter: @AWhite7877    Follow Ryan and Nick: @dcNA...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick have hit the 20 episode mark! They start with the weekly recap and the good, bad, and ugly, then talk playoffs, including predictions for if the season ended today. After that, the crew predicts the Home Run derby, plays "Finish this", and finally, answers your Twitter questions! Follow Amanda on Twitter: @AWhite7877   Follow Ryan and Nick: @dcNATSHACK Podcast News:...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are starting to get excited about the Nats... maybe. They start with the weekly recap and the good, bad, and ugly, then discuss whether it's okay to talk about October baseball for the Nationals at this point. Then, it's a special interview with Washington Post Nationals Beat Reporter Jesse Dougherty! Wrapping up, they react to the all-star rosters and answer your Tw...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are celebrating Trevor Rosenthal's release! First, it's the weekly recap, then a look at the latest roster moves. Then, discussions on Max's black eye outing, the All-Star finalists. and Adam Eaton. After that the crew give their Nationals Mount Rushmore of players, managers, and execs. Finally, they announce the winner to last week's contest and answer your...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are ready for the back-half of this season-defining homestand! (Ok yes we do say that a lot.) First it's the weekly recap, followed by a look back on their early-season Nats takes. After that, a discussion on the Nats farm system, Fair or Foul, details on a special contest that could get YOU the chance to be on the show with the crew, and finally, your Twitter questions!...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are back after a week of technical difficulties! They start by diving into the Good, Bad, and Ugly of the last week and react to the Fernando Rodney signing and the Trevor Rosenthal call-up. Then, they play 'Pretenders or Contenders', get into potential Nats all-stars, and talk trade deadline just under two months away. Finally, your Twitter questions! Follow Amanda:...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are celebrating the first win streak of the season! The gang starts by getting into the good, bad, and ugly from the last week. After that, a deep dive on the Adam Eaton-Todd Frazier drama, and analysis on Joe Ross being optioned and Sean Doolittle's usage. Finally, they play Fantasy GM and tear the Nats down with hypothetical trades before getting into your Twitter ques...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick debate: Are the Nats back? After the weekly recap they discuss how they would handle the team for this season and next. Then, they wrap up the Nats Fantasy Draft before a special Nats trivia segment. Finally, your Twitter Questions!  Follow Amanda on Twitter: @AWhite7877   Follow Ryan and Nick: @dcNATSHACK  Podcast News: @HalfStHighHeat Follow DMVSN: @DMV_SN --- Support this...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick continue to vent about the Nationals' season. They discuss the recent week including the Gerardo Parra pickup and Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto returning from injury. Then it's a special interview with Washington Post Nationals Beat Reporter Sam Fortier! After that, they continue their Nats fantasy draft started last week before the first of what will be a two-part lo...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are wondering if the Nats have any players left! Following a 5th straight series loss, they recap the week for the Nats and the NL East. Then they discuss the firing of pitching coach Derek Lilliquist and Mike Rizzo's comments showing support for Davey Martinez. After reacting to the multitude of injuries and running out of fun things to talk about, they introduce the Na...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick have brushed the technical problems aside and are back after a week off! They start off by reacting to the unexpected callup of Carter Kieboom before recapping  the week that was including the series in Colorado and against San Diego. They then discuss the long-term state of the Nationals with the struggles continuing before answering your Twitter questions! Follow Amanda on...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick ponder: is Austen Williams the answer? They start by recapping the two series’s this week against the Phillies and Pirates. Next is the FYI segment on the never-ending MASN Dispute between the Nats and Orioles. After that they get into the Austen Williams callup and an update on the Trea Turner injury, before looking back at some not-so-great preseason predictions. Finally,...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are happy with the bullpen! (Not really). They start by recapping the week and discussing the abomination that is the Nationals bullpen. They then go in-depth on the Phillies series- specifically the reaction surrounding Bruce Hopper. After that, it’s a special interview with District on Deck contributor Tom Sileo! Tom talks in-depth on Dusty Baker and Davey Martinez, as wel...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are excited baseball is back! They begin by breaking down the opening series with the Mets and the other opening series’ around the NL East. They then discuss First Impressions around the Nats and baseball before a deep dive into Washington’s bullpen and whether it’s good enough as is. Next, it’s Overreaction Monday, getting into the hottest takes surrounding the Nats and if...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are ready for Opening Day! They begin by delving into the latest news from Florida including Davey's projected lineup and the newest demotions, and whether they agree with his decisions. Next they talk about the latest extensions around MLB and what it might mean for Anthony Rendon. After a quick FYI segment, they dive into season predictions for the division champions a...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are mourning the injury to Michael A. Taylor (not!) They reveal season award predictions in this jam-packed episode, including roster positions and where Robles may slide in. This week's FYI segment features discussion on the newly enacted rule changes, which include All-Star election day. Then they get into award predictions for the Nats and the rest of baseball, like r...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick discuss MAT and Robles, the division, a Fair or Foul segment, and answer your Twitter questions! Follow Amanda on Twitter: @AWhite7877 Follow Ryan and Nick: @dcNATSHACK Podcast News: @HalfStHighHeat Follow DMV Sports Network: @DMV_SN --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/half-street-high-heat/support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are sad to see Bryce go. They start off reacting on his departure to Philly, and whether or not the Nats missed an opportunity to trade him. Then, they grade the Nationals offseason, sprinkled in with some Twitter questions on the team's outlook. Third is the FYI segment, breaking down the three known contract proposals to Harper. In the second half of the show, they loo...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are excited for Spring Training! First they get to important business, discussing Mark Lerner's recent comments on Bryce Harper and how likely it is he ends up in Philly. After that is a segment on roster battles, specifically if Kieboom can take over Difo's spot as the backup infielder (Please, God) and how the playing time might be divvied out at First Base. Next i...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are right back at it with an hour-plus more of Nats talk. They start off discussing Bryce Harper and the potential places he could go. Next up they talk Roster battles, specifically in CF, the Bullpen, and the backup middle-infielder. Third is an FYI segment, explaining the strife between players and owners and the impact it could have down the road. After that, they break d...

Amanda, Ryan, and Nick are finally here to talk all things Nats baseball! They start by introducing themselves and talk about how they became Nats fans. Then they get into the team's offseason moves before moving into a discussion on the state of the game. In the back half, they talk preferred Opening Day lineup and rotations before answering fans' twitter questions! Follow Amanda on Twitt...