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THE Joshua Kusnick Experience is coming off our 1st Live Event July 15th and on this week's episode we recap our 2018 MLB All-Star week experience. Our conversation begins with Josh sharing stories from All-Star FanFest and our 1st Live Event.  Next we discuss the shenanigans which was the Adidas party, including hanging out with Hunter Greene and having a wall fall on both Josh and Ryan.  Finally Josh describes attending MLB Media Day on Monday with Jeremy Jeffress, trying to get Cal Ripken Jr's autograph, and watching JJ pitch in the All-Star Game. Thanks to everyone who attended our Live Event and to you for downloading!

This week Josh and I begin our conversation discussing client Carlos Asuaje, his recent promotion back to the big leagues and his struggles in 2018.  Next we talk about Jeremy Jeffress and the All-Star game, and what it would mean to us to see him selected this weekend.  Finally we talk the Washington Capitals winning the Stanley Cup, Ryan meeting Mr. Belding and our upcoming Live Event - Listen Now!

THE NatsGM Show returns and we proudly welcome Ring of Honor Superstar TK O'Ryan to the Podcast. A present co-holder of the ROH World 6-Man Championships, TK chats with us ahead of his title defense Friday in Baltimore at Best In The World Live on HonorClub.  TK discusses how he got into wrestling, arriving in Ring of Honor and his catastrophic leg injury last spring.  Next he talks about his return from injury and his friendships with Kingdom members Matt Taven & Vinny Marseglia.  Then TK chats about his collegiate baseball career, why more baseball players don't get into wrestling and I read him my scouting report on him from the Cape Cod League.  Finally he plays a game of "Rapid Fire" and settles the debate over who has better hair, himself or Mr. Taven. Thanks to TK for joining the show and Ring of Honor for allowing me to interview one of their superstars.  

THE NatsGM Show #129 has dropped and we proudly welcome Senior Evaluator from 2080 Baseball, John Eshleman! On this episode John and I discuss scouting both hitters and pitchers.  First we talk hitting, specifically what we look for during batting practice, what "bat path" means to us and how long until we feel comfortable grading hitters.  Next we talk pitching, what we look for when evaluating pitchers and the value of video in breaking down deliveries.  Finally we discuss the similarity of deliveries of minor league pitchers, the lack of quality breaking pitches in the minor leagues and what role scouts will play in the future. Thanks to John for joining the show and to you for downloading!

THE Joshua Kusnick Experience returns with Episode #31 - It's All About The Draft! This week's show begins with Josh giving us an update on Jeremy Jeffress's remarkable season and several fun stories from the past few weeks.  Next we discuss the MLB Draft from an agent's perspective, including representing a 1st round pick and how the new slotting rules have changed his job on draft day.  Finally, Josh and I discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals, he reviews movies and we mention our upcoming Live Event - Download Now! Reminder -> We are having our 1st LIVE THE Joshua Kusnick Experience July 15th, 5pm at Cleveland Park Bar and Grill in Washington D.C.  We will have drink specials, celebrity guests & a small charity auction benefiting The Shepherd Foundation - Please make plans to join us!

THE NatsGM Show #128 has recorded and we are proud to welcome back from MLB.com and MLBPipeline.com, Jim Callis! One week from the 2018 MLB Draft, Jim joins us to analyze this year's prospects, beginning with the top college hitters and pitchers available.  Next he breaks down the best high school prospects, notes several players that have either helped or hurt their draft stock this spring, and prognosticates the top-5 picks next Monday! Special thanks to Jim for returning to the show and for making his 5th appearance (most of any guest) on our program!

THE NatsGM Show #127 is now available and we proudly welcome for his debut appearance, the lead prospect writer for Baseball Prospectus, Jeffrey Paternostro! On this episode Jeffrey and I thoroughly discuss the Washington Nationals' farm system, starting with top prospects Juan Soto and Victor Robles.  Next Jeffrey shares his thoughts on Kelvin Gutierrez, Daniel Johnson, Luis Garcia & Yasel Antuna.  Finally he briefly talks the upcoming MLB Draft and a couple prospects he particularly likes. Thanks to Jeffrey for making time to join the show, and to you for downloading!

THE latest installment of "Gabbin with Gabe" is now available for download! Washington Nationals prospect Gabe Klobosits joins me to reflect upon his first spring training as a professional and the biggest difference between Low-A and High-A batters.  In addition Gabe discusses playing baseball in snow, rain delays and off-days, his host family and much more. Thank you to Gabe and the Potomac Nationals - We hope to keep in touch with Gabe every few weeks to keep apprised of his progress toward the major leagues!

THE NatsGM Show Episode #126 is now available and we proudly welcome from BaseballHQ.com Brent Hershey!  

Baseball America author Carlos Collazo makes his debut appearance on THE NatsGM Show to discuss the Nationals' farm system, the 2018 MLB Draft and the recent minor league pace-of-play initiatives.  He breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the system, plus several top Nats' prospects like Victor Robles, Luis Garcia & Yasel Antuna.  Carlos then talks about the upcoming June draft, the depth of college pitching and some prospects with helium.  Finally he gives some quick thoughts on baseball's unpopular measures to speed up minor league baseball. Thanks to Carlos for joining the show and to you for downloading - Please Rate & Review the show on Apple Podcasts and Follow us @Nats_GM!