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Zone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 20 - Not so Special Teams & Self-Inflicted ObstaclesThe Ravens finally showed up, but was it too little too late; the Capitals on the other hand...have been on the struggle bus. Kuney breaks down the week for both teams as well as highlights a major hiring for the Nationals at the GM position.
This week's sad stat makes you wonder if teams know what defense is, and we round out with some "Last Dance" themed trap talk.
* Announcement: No New Episode 12/26 *
1:26 - Ravens: Analysis of 24-0 Win at Cincinnati, outlook of Week 16 vs New England, and the path to an un...
2025-12-2031 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 19 - Every week Embarrassment & Golden GoaltendingThe Capitals continue to take points, but the Ravens continue to fall in what we can only consider a lost season. Kuney recaps the Ravens and Capitals this past week, and welcomes Sam onto the show as ZBZT's second ever guest! He is a sad Sabres fan with a LOT to say. Its a bit of a longer episode, but at least the Sad Stat is funny!
Announcement: NO NEW EPISODE Friday December 26th!
1:03 - Ravens: Analysis of 27-22 loss vs the Pittsburgh Steelers
17:30 - Capitals: Recap of Capitals 1-0-1 over the w...
2025-12-1240 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 18 - Flopping Flock & Triumphant TomsIn a turn of events, the Capitals are soaring, and the Ravens are collapsing. Kuney returns from a two week absence to recap a 2-1 stretch (that feels like 0-3) from the Ravens, and a 9-1-1 stretch from the Capitals that have sprung them into first place. Plus, one of the many sad stats to choose from when it comes to the Skins and will the NHL players be robbed of the Olympics again?? Finally, who should the Ravens keep or let walk in the 2026 offseason?
1:10 - Ravens: Rant on the play of the team as o...
2025-12-0628 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 17 - High Flying Flock & Not so Super ChargersThe Ravens defeated the Minnesota Vikings to improve to 4-5, but the Capitals lost 2/3 this week to fall to 8-7-1. Kuney will break down the games, the highlights, and the lowlights. Plus, there is a sad stat that Chargers fans should be numb to by now, and someone thinks San Fran has a QB controversy...? Finally, the jokes just write themselves when it comes to bad NFL owners, and Dan Snyder isn't even around to be the scapegoat.
1:08 - Ravens: Analysis of 27-19 win at the Minnesota Vikings
13:08 - Capitals: Do the Capitals know...
2025-11-1631 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 16 - Ravens Rising & Capital CrumblingThe Ravens have won two in a row to improve to 3-5, while the Capitals have lost 5 of their last 6 to fall to 7-6-1. Kuney breaks down the games and gives an outlook for both teams. In addition, the Nationals continue to re-tool their front office and managerial staff, while the Wizards need to learn the meaning of the word "defense".
Plus, is 0-37 vs Ranked teams bad?
1:30 - Ravens: The season is clinging to life, but hope is still alive
13:51 - Capitals: Is the Sky Falling?
19:37 - Sad Stat o...
2025-11-0830 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 15 - Choking, Coaching, and Conference ChaosThe Ravens return from their bye week looking to bounce back against the Chicago Bears, while the Capitals put together a strong week on the ice — dominating Minnesota and Seattle, but getting humbled by Vancouver to rise to a 5-2 record through 7 games.
This week’s Sad Stat dives into Maryland basketball’s historic choking tendencies, and the National Spotlight shines on major NFL scheduling news and a huge front-office move by the Nationals.
In Trap Talk, Kuney debates which conference reigns supreme in the NBA and NHL and whether anyone can challenge the surging Knicks...
2025-10-2526 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 14 - Traffic, Turnovers, and TriumphsThe Ravens’ season continues to unravel after a 17–3 loss to the Rams — but at least the defense showed up this time. Meanwhile, the Capitals are flying high with wins over the Islanders, Rangers, and Lightning, fueled by stellar goaltending from Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren (and some not-so-stellar special teams).
This week’s Sad Stat dives into a bizarre Rangers record, we highlight A’Ja Wilson’s WNBA dominance, Curt Cignetti’s extension, and Brian Callahan’s firing, and finish with Trap Talk that hits us all where it hurts:
Is traffic worse than slow Wi-Fi?
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2025-10-1729 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 13 - Baltimore Breakdown & Demko's DestinyThe Baltimore Ravens hit rock bottom with an embarrassing 44–10 loss at home to the Houston Texans, and Kuney breaks it all down — the what, the why, and the inevitable pain heading into a Week 6 matchup with the Rams. The Capitals didn’t fare much better, falling 3–1 to the Bruins in a sloppy opening night showing.
This week’s Sad Stat digs into the Ravens defense, who are somehow on pace to make the wrong kind of history. Plus, Kuney reacts to massive NHL contract extensions, makes his Week 6 NFL Picks, and wraps up with Trap Talk — featuring a bold predi...
2025-10-1026 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 12 - Ravens Bruised & Mets BooedThe Ravens stumble again — this time to the Chiefs — and the injury list might be longer than the highlight reel. Kuney breaks down what went wrong, what needs to change before facing the Texans, and what the latest injuries mean for Baltimore’s season.
Meanwhile, the Capitals are heating up as the preseason winds down, the Mets prove that money really can’t buy wins, and Bad Bunny steals the spotlight at the Super Bowl. Plus: Kirill Kaprizov’s monster deal and some Trap Talk to close it out.
1:12 - Hometown Report: Ravens’ ugly loss, injury fallout, and...
2025-10-0531 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 11 - Monday Night Meltdown & Capital GainsThe Ravens embarrassed themselves on Monday Night Football with a 38–30 collapse against the Detroit Lions, while the Capitals came out swinging to start the preseason with back-to-back dominant wins. Kuney breaks it all down, plus the Nationals’ big front-office move, a Sad Stat of the Week that’ll make you question the word “elite,” and a couple of Trap Takes you don’t want to miss.
1:05 – Hometown Report: Ravens’ 38–30 loss to the Lions (what went wrong + Week 4 outlook vs Kansas City) and the Capitals’ hot preseason start with wins over Boston (5–2) and Philly (5–1)
12:56 – Sad Stat of the Week: Can a QB...
2025-09-2626 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 10 - Roquan Rules & Browns LoseThe Ravens bounce back with a 41-17 win over the Browns and Lamar keeps reminding people why he's the best. Kuney breaks it all down, plus a Capitals training camp update, a new (and ugly) Screagle jersey, and a Sad Stat that will have your face in your hands.
1:10 - Hometown Report: Ravens win over Cleveland and Caps training camp
15:00 - Sad Stat of the Week
17:10 - National Spotlight: Retirement, contract, injury, and predictions
2025-09-2026 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 9 - Collapse & ComebacksThe Ravens start 0-1 after a Sunday Night Collapse in Buffalo. Kuney breaks down the highs and lows from the opener, looks ahead to Joe Flacco's return to Baltimore, and gives thoughts on the Caps, Carey Price...?, and Week 2 predictions. Plus: the Sad Stat of the Week you probably saw coming
1:00 - Hometown Report: Ravens collapse, Week 2 vs Cleveland
17:10 - Sad Stat of the Week
20:00 - National Spotlight
27:10 - Trap Talk: Nationals...something good?
2025-09-1230 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 8 - Sad Stats & Sunday Night ScariesPreseason is over and the real games are here. Kuney breaks down the Ravens' Week 1 outlook in Buffalo, the Nationals limping to the finish line, and the Capitals' training camp schedule. Plus: a Sad Stat Senators fans won't enjoy, NFL week 1 predictions, and Trap Talk hot takes on Travis Hunter and the Giants (not the ones from Jersey).
2025-09-0524 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 7 - Defense, Dollars & DownloadsThe preseason has concluded and rosters are finalized. Kuney recaps the Ravens' last pre-season game and Kyle Hamilton's historic extension. ZBZT welcomes its first ever guest and we are officially on Apple Podcasts!
0:56 Hometown Report
8:14 Sad Stat of the Week: How long since they won the division?
11:00 Interview: Kuney's brother Noah
22:25 National Spotlight
27:40 Trap Talk
2025-08-2932 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 6 - January Joe & September SadnessThe pre-season is coming to an end, and thankfully so is the Nats' 2025 season. Kuney breaks down the Ravens pre-season win over the Cowboys (How 'bout dem Cowboys?!), talks roster announcements, and beer-league ERA's.
1:41 Hometown Report: Ravens pre-season + roster announcements
13:21 Sad Stat of the Week: Nationals starters
16:54 National Spotlight: QB1 announcements in the league
20:25 Trap Talk: Sabres fans look away...
2025-08-2224 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 5 - Preseason Hype & Birdland BluesThe pre-season is heating up and the Nats' 2025 season is mercifully limping to a close. Kuney breaks down the Ravens pre-season win over the Indianapolis Colts and dives into the sizzling MLB playoff race.
0:56 Hometown Report: Ravens Pre-season breakdown + Nats misery.
12:21 Sad Stat of the Week: Only the Orioles can make being in the win column sad.
13:36 National Spotlight: Who is going to make the MLB playoffs?
17:25 Trap Talk
2025-08-1623 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 4 - Camp Questions & Deadline DartsTraining camp is heating up and the Nats are selling like it's a yard sale. Kuney breaks down Ravens injuries, a fire sale in DC, and bold NFL season predictions. Also...way too much Detroit talk?
0:59 Hometown Report: Nats trades + Ravens Camp
9:58 Sad Stat of the Week: Caps fans, look away
11:45 National Spotlight: NFL PREDICTION TIME!!!
22:15 Trap Talk: Listener takes tested my sanity
2025-08-0227 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 3 - Practice Highlights & Prospect LowlightsThe picks are in (again) and they leave a lot to be desired (again). Kuney kicks off Episode 3 with a brief Ravens training camp check-in and a hard look at the Nationals' sad (but maybe promising?) No. 1 overall pick.
1:50 Hometown Report: Nationals draft Eli Willits over Kade Anderson and Ethan Holliday
8:31 Sad Stats of the Week (yes, there are 2)
14:45 National Spotlight: Not Guilty Verdict in the 2018 WJC Hockey Team Case
18:53 Trap Talk
2025-07-2625 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 2 - Smoke, Mirrors, and Front Office FiresSeats are getting as hot as some of these takes, and there's too much smoke in the NFL! Kuney kicks off episode 2 celebrating, I mean discussing, a house cleaning in Washington
0:54 Hometown Report: Mark Lerner finally parts ways with Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez. The Capitals sign Lynden Lakovic
10:55 National Spotlight: Overhyped teams in the NFL and some more non Caps NHL headlines
20:31 Trap Talk: The reading of listener hot takes and reacting to them!
2025-07-1126 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 1 - Draft Grades & Draft NightmaresThe pics are in, but are they good? Kuney kicks off episode 1 talking about NHL and NBA drafts, and a surprising amount of Vegas talk...
0:57 Hometown Report: The Capitals gains and losses, the Wizards commit to young players in the rebuild, and the Nationals' MacKenzie Gore headlines the first ever "Sad Stat of the Week"
11:33 National Spotlight: Ravens Big 3 additions and two Major non Caps NHL Headlines
22:28 Trap Talk: The reading of listener hot takes and reacting to them!
2025-07-0530 minZone Blitz to Zone TrapEpisode 0 - TrailerA quick intro to what Zone Blitz to Zone Trap is all about — football, hockey, stats, jokes, and the endless rollercoaster of DMV sports fandom.
2025-06-2701 min
Sports HonchosEp. 48 - We’re Back! Happy Honcho New Year!Hosted by Paul C. Cuthbert and Robert Kuney.It is a New Year and the Honchos welcomed 2022 with a brand new showgram. New year, same old yuks and nonsense. It was also the debut of Rob's new podcast equipment so it was just a steaming pile of newness for the Honchos faithful. The show started with some holiday vacation recaps and then the Honchos celebrated episode 48 with a tribute to another number 48, Jacob deGrom. pitcher for the New York Mets. The showgram open ended with some Headlines, which included stupid criminals and Lego's first anus! Now that is...
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