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Zone Blitz to Zone Trap
by Jacob Kuney
A football and hockey podcast breaking down the blitzes, breakaways, and bad decisions from a DMV sports fan’s perspective. Hosted by a stat-loving Ravens and Capitals fan (who still roots for the Wizards and Nationals, for some reason), this show blends smart analysis with just enough sarcasm to get you through another heartbreaking season. Expect data, laughs, and therapy — one zone read or power play at a time.
Episodes
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Episode 35 - Farewells, Eliminations, and Heart Attacks
The Ravens have taken years off of Kuney's life with two heart racing wins to improve to 3-1 on the season. Unfortunately, they came at a cost as Lamar Jackson will miss time with an ankle injury, BOTH Centers on the roster will miss time with injury, the secondary is banged up, Hendrickson is…
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Episode 34 - Classic Chokers & Injury itis
Kuney breaks down yet another classic Ravens chokejob. Falling 24-17 to the New Orleans Saints for their 4th consecutive loss at home dating back to the 2025 season. What went wrong, but also what did the Ravens do well? As yes, there were some positives to take away from the game. Kuney outlines...
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Episode 33 - Rising Ravens & Comeback Caps
FOOTBALL IS BACK!! Kuney talks football with the Ravens 41-23 win at the Colts for their first kickoff week victory since 2023. The offense looked great, and the defense looks much better; a great start to the Jesse Minter era in Baltimore. The game broken down. The Washington Capitals are back...
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Episode 32 - Pre-Season Projections & California Craziness
The Ravens' pre-season wraps up, and Kuney breaks down what he liked and did not like from the team under the brand new regime. Can the Ravens get back to form, or will this be another rough year in Charm City? The Nationals are dragging on to the finish line like they're chained to anchor, but...
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Episode 31 - Pre-season Perceptions & Meatball Meltdown
Kuney returns from another hiatus to find A LOT of new stuff to discuss! The Ravens have wrapped up training camp, and are ready to take on the wrong birds in their first pre-season game under a revamped coaching staff. Plus, Zay Flowers got PAID!!$$ The Nationals were sellers at the trade…
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Episode 30 - Washingtonian Wizardry & Bullpen Blues
The pick is IN! The Washington Nationals have selected Texas A&M 2B Chris Hacopian, from Gaithersburg, MD, a 2x All-Big 10 Athlete with THE University of Maryland. Kuney is no scouting expert, but he is intrigued by the player; on the contrary, he is consistently pissed off by the bullpen the…
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Episode 29 - Post-Season Projects & Tactical Trading
Kuney returns after an aggravating absence (lots of alliteration today) to primarily discuss headlines surrounding the NHL and NBA drafts. The Ravens are enjoying their month long break until training camp, the Caps are making money moves to lure Ovechkin back, and the Wizards did something right...
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Episode 28 - Lottery Luck & An Abysmal Anomaly
IT'S LOTTERY SEASON!! Kuney breaks down the results of the NHL and NBA draft lotteries, and how they affect the Capitals and the Wizards (we're back!). The Capitals made a bit of a head-scratching re-sign, but they did bring in a new Assistant Coach to fill a lackluster void. The Ravens' schedule...
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Episode 27 - Draft Day Recap & Battle for #2
The Ravens concluded their draft while the Capitals prepare for theirs. Kuney gives analysis on the Ravens draft picks, and gives best and worst case scenarios for the Capitals positioning in the draft. Logan Thompson was absolutely robbed in the Vezina voting, but was he really going to beat out...
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Episode 26 - Unveiled Uniforms & Playoff Picks
The Ravens are one week away from the draft, and there is some debate on who the Ravens should take. Kuney breaks that down as well as the Ravens (and Skins) new uniforms, which he surprisingly loves! The Capitals season is officially over, but the question is will Ovi comeback? We do have two...
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Episode 25 - National Naysayers & Pushing Playoffs
The Capitals and Wizards are wrapping up pretty bad seasons in their own way, and Kuney debriefs them both. The future is bright, but the present is dark. The Nationals are 12 games in, and I am already sick of the entire pitching staff. Like I said, don't expect much winning. Plus, a real...
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Episode 24 - Metro Misery & Problematic Pitching
With the NFL draft coming up in less than a month, Kuney discusses who he would like for the Ravens to take with their top-2 picks. The Capitals and Wizards have 9 games remaining in bad seasons for both teams, but if everything goes right, the future is bright. Somehow the Nationals won their...
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Episode 23 - Capital Collapse & Spring Cleaning
The Capitals have fallen to the point where they became sellers at the deadline, but hey! at least they got good value in return. The Ravens swung and missed at Maxx Crosby, but made up for it by signing veteran DE Trey Hendrickson; unfortunately, the Ravens missed out on retaining any of our...
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Episode 22 - New Faces & Heated Races
Kuney returns after a hiatus to discuss the Ravens brand new coaching staff and the Capitals push to the playoffs despite seemingly grasping at straws. The Wizards traded for Anthony "Street Clothes" Davis, and the Nationals traded away Mackenzie Gore (sad face). Plus, a fresh sad stat, gold…
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Episode 21 - Mission Failure & Not so Top 4
Kuney returns from the holiday break to discuss the Ravens season overview and the unsurprising firing of longtime HC John Harbaugh. The Capitals are in a bit of a rough stretch where they cannot seem to put a winning streak together, and the Wizards and Nationals have made headlines with some...
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Episode 20 - Not so Special Teams & Self-Inflicted Obstacles
The 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…
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Episode 19 - Every week Embarrassment & Golden Goaltending
The 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…
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Episode 18 - Flopping Flock & Triumphant Toms
In 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...
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Episode 17 - High Flying Flock & Not so Super Chargers
The 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...
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Episode 16 - Ravens Rising & Capital Crumbling
The 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...
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Episode 15 - Choking, Coaching, and Conference Chaos
The 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...
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Episode 14 - Traffic, Turnovers, and Triumphs
The 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...
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Episode 13 - Baltimore Breakdown & Demko's Destiny
The 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...
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Episode 12 - Ravens Bruised & Mets Booed
The 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…
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Episode 11 - Monday Night Meltdown & Capital Gains
The 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...
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Episode 10 - Roquan Rules & Browns Lose
The 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...
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Episode 9 - Collapse & Comebacks
The 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…
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Episode 8 - Sad Stats & Sunday Night Scaries
Preseason 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...
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Episode 7 - Defense, Dollars & Downloads
The 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...
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Episode 6 - January Joe & September Sadness
The 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…
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Episode 5 - Preseason Hype & Birdland Blues
The 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…
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Episode 4 - Camp Questions & Deadline Darts
Training 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…
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Episode 3 - Practice Highlights & Prospect Lowlights
The 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...
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Episode 2 - Smoke, Mirrors, and Front Office Fires
Seats 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…
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Episode 1 - Draft Grades & Draft Nightmares
The 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...
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Episode 0 - Trailer
A quick intro to what Zone Blitz to Zone Trap is all about — football, hockey, stats, jokes, and the endless rollercoaster of DMV sports fandom.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A football and hockey podcast breaking down the blitzes, breakaways, and bad decisions from a DMV sports fan’s perspective. Hosted by a stat-loving Ravens and Capitals fan (who still roots for the Wizards and Nationals, for some reason), this show blends smart analysis with just enough sarcasm to get you through another heartbreaking season. Expect data, laughs, and therapy — one zone read or power play at a time.
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Jacob Kuney
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A football and hockey podcast breaking down the blitzes, breakaways, and bad decisions from a DMV sports fan’s perspective. Hosted by a stat-loving Ravens and Capitals fan (who still roots for the Wizards and Nationals, for some reason), this show blends smart analysis with just enough sarcasm to...
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