With the offseason getting into full swing, Dan and John are back to get the Hot Stove all heated up, recap the postseason, and discuss how the Nationals might address their roster this winter. LEADING OFF (10:15)Only a week or so into the

2.9 A Sit-down with Bryce

Sep 25th, 2018 51m 4s

LEADING OFF (2:25)Dan and John are back as the 2018 regular season enters its final days, ready to recap the last six months in a big-picture sense. With the Nats now mathematically eliminated from postseason contention, the boys share their

2.8 The Dog Days, Fan Questions & Frank

Aug 30th, 2018 50m 42s

LEADING OFF (2:35)- Back for the first time in a while, Dan and John have a bunch to catch up on pertaining to the Nationals. The dog days of Summer are in full swing and the Nats are fighting for their lives in the 2018 season. Trying to

2.7 The Comeback and The Beard

Jul 6th, 2018 1h

LEADING OFF - (2:00)- One day after the biggest single-game comeback in Nats history, Dan and John have a lot to talk about. How important was the comeback on July 5th? How important could it become? The guys look at every angle. INSI

2.6 The Cup, The Slump & The Open

Jun 22nd, 2018 44m 29s

LEADING OFF (3:45)- Recording from the comforts of Dan's living room, the boys have lots to discuss in their first episode back in a while, starting with Bryce Harper and how he has handled his recent struggles. Dan and John get into Bryce's

2.5 Soto-rama, Sneezes & The Injury Bug

May 21st, 2018 57m 18s

LEADING OFF (4:35)- The rain is gone and “Between Innings” is back. Dan dives into the injury bug that continues to bite the Nats; losing two more key players this past weekend. John takes a bigger-picture look at how the momentum might no

2.4 One Month In, High Cheese & Bold Takes

May 1st, 2018 57m 8s

LEADING OFF (1:55)- With the first month of the 2018 season is in the books, there is a lot to talk about. The Nats aren’t off to the start they had hoped for, but things are looking up as the team kicks of May. Dan and John dive into a bevy

2.3 K Long, Shrimp Tails & Vote for Pedro

Apr 12th, 2018 1h 1m

LEADING OFF…WITH SOME POSITIVES (4:25)- With the 2018 season off and running, there is plenty to talk about – both positives and negatives. Dan dives into the emergence of Pedro Severino and what his impact could mean to the club. John bri

2.2 Spring Hatred, Roster Notes & Line Morale

Mar 27th, 2018 1h 4m

LEADING OFF (3:35)- With Opening Day just two days away, the Nationals’ roster is pretty much set. Dan goes through each of the final decisions – what they were, how they impact the roster and what they mean moving forward.INSIDE THE CLUB

2.1 The Boys are Back in Town, Gummy Vitamins & Over/Unders

Mar 8th, 2018 1h 11m

LEADING OFF (6:05)- After a long winter, Between Innings with Dan Kolko is back for another season. With spring training in full swing, Dan and producer John Harvey discuss all that happened in the offseason for the Nats, as far as arrivals,

18. What Do We Do Now?

Oct 17th, 2017 1h 1m

LEADING OFF (7:50)- With a lot to digest, Dan and John dive into a crazy 2017 NLDS and the Nats’ performance. Positives, negatives and everything in between - the guys discuss, debate and try to make sense of the battle with the Cubs.ON D

17. Nats & Cubs - Playoff Preview

Oct 5th, 2017 1h 24m

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 se

16. The Kid Returns, The Beard Reflects & The Year That Was

Sep 28th, 2017 1h 4m

LEADING OFF (9:33)- The guys are back for the final show of the regular season. Dan and John give their initial reactions to the now-know opponent of the Nats in the NLDS, the Cubs. Dan also weighs in on the early returns from Byrce Harper

15. The Clinch

Sep 13th, 2017 1h 9m

LEADING OFF (4:30)- It’s all about the Clinch in the opening segment this week. The Nats won their fourth NL East title in the past six years, and John and Dan break down their perspectives of the Sunday celebration.IN THE CLUBHOUSE (29:1

14. Clinching, Sending, Drafting & Flossing

Sep 8th, 2017 1h 12m

LEADING OFF (6:35)- The guys are back in town and ready to talk some Nats baseball as another NL East title is looming. Dan discusses the near certainty that the club will clinch at home for the first time since 2012, while John takes a loo

13. The Band is Back, Pen Life & Shark Hunts

Aug 29th, 2017 1h 3m

LEADING OFF (4:35)- The band is back together! Dan and John discuss the return of Jayson Werth and Max Scherzer to the Nationals. The guys also talk about the expected return of Trea Turner to the lineup and what it means to have the roste

12. Down the Stretch with Max and Rain Delay Fill

Aug 15th, 2017 55m 21s

LEADING OFF (4:10)- The boys are back for a second episode of this homestand, and the opening topic is of course Bryce. Dan dives into what we know about Harper’s injury, the timetable for his return and the initial and current reactions to

11. Miami Magic, Media Spreads & Living a Deal

Aug 8th, 2017 1h 6m

LEADING OFF (7:00)- The first of two shows this homestand kicks off with the guys talking about how the Nats are still winning games despite being bitten by the injury bug. Dan also dives into the newly stocked bullpen and how a perceived we

10. G.O.T., Melted Ice Cream and The Trade Deadline

Jul 26th, 2017 1h 5m

LEADING OFF (3:00)- The guys are back after the All-Star break and a long road trip. Dan dives into the trade that landed Ryan Madson and Sean Doolittle in D.C. and its implications on the back end of the Nats’ bullpen. The guys also discu

9. The Deadline, The Beat & The Break

Jul 6th, 2017 1h 1m

LEADING OFF (6:30)- After a discussion about the July 4th pomp and circumstance and whether or not fireworks are overrated, Dan dives into the Trea Turner injury. What does it means moving forward for the team? John brings up the depth of

8. .300 Doesn't Always Mean You're a HOF'er

Jun 23rd, 2017 1h 4m

Leading Off (2:25)- A day after enjoying their first off-day in three weeks (or was it three months?), Dan and John discuss the way the Nats' rotation has pitched to this point in the season, and how Max Scherzer has reached a new level of dom

7. Is This OK, Tony?

Jun 13th, 2017 58m

As a nice treat, Chatter co-owner and media personality Tony Kornheiser joins us for the show. He built the damn studio, so we figured we’d let him join us.Leading Off (4:02)- Dan dives into the long, successful 7-2 road trip out west the

6.5 The Brawl and The Sweep

Jun 1st, 2017 16m 19s

In an off-day special, Dan and John check in with their thoughts on the infamous San Francisco Brawl between Byrce Harper and Hunter Strickland and the Nats hot start to the long road trip.

6. Game-calling and Bold Takes

May 23rd, 2017 52m 58s

Leading Off (3:15)- Coming off a quick road trip to Pittsburgh and Atlanta, Dan discusses how Daniel Murphy just keeps on hitting, and somehow is flying under the radar. Plus, the boys react to Koda Glover's comments about how after a sub-par

5. The Beard, The Ace and Fire Alarms

May 11th, 2017 47m 38s

Leading Off (4:20)- The night after Jayson Werth delivered an 11-pitch AB and key homer, Dan dives into JW's hot start and how 38 is just a number. The guys also discuss the balance between exciting wins and heartbreaking loses.Inside the Cl