Advertise on podcast: The 11th Inning with Kolko and Zim

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/adchoices

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

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices