LEADING OFF (3:22)- With the NLDS upon us, Dan has all the latest from Dusty Baker’s latest press conference leading up to Game 1. The guys compare and contrast the starting rotations, bullpens and offenses of the Nationals and Cubs this season, and Dan and John tackle everything else surrounding the start of this five-game NLDS in DC Friday night.

ON THE BEAT (42:15)- Dan chats with Patrick Mooney, the Cubs beat reporter for NBCSChicago, to get a Chicago perspective on the NLDS, including how the Cubs’ rotation looks, why the Cubs feel all the pressure is on the Nats, and what the key storyline might be for Joe Maddon’s club.

WHAT CAN’T DAN DO? (1:00:30 )- John goes on a mini-rant (inspired by Jim Rome’s “Softball Guy” bit) about an experience from his beer-league softball game in Baltimore. John also enlightens listeners on a few things they might not know about Dan and things that Dan certainly does not do.

ON DECK (1:13:00)- With the NLDS set to kick off tomorrow night (Friday) at Nats Park, Dan and John each pick an offensive and pitching ‘X’-factor for the Nats in the series against the Cubs. Who might be the difference in the divisional round of the playoffs? The guys discuss.