Zone Blitz to Zone Trap

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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Episodes

Friday Sep 19, 2025

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 over Cleveland and Caps training camp
15:00 - Sad Stat of the Week
17:10 - National Spotlight: Retirement, contract, injury, and predictions

Friday Sep 12, 2025

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
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?

Friday Sep 05, 2025

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 and the Giants (not the ones from Jersey). 

Friday Aug 29, 2025

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 division?
11:00 Interview: Kuney's brother Noah
22:25 National Spotlight
27:40 Trap Talk

Friday Aug 22, 2025

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 of the Week: Nationals starters
16:54 National Spotlight: QB1 announcements in the league
20:25 Trap Talk: Sabres fans look away...

Friday Aug 15, 2025

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 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

Friday Aug 01, 2025

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
11:45 National Spotlight: NFL PREDICTION TIME!!!
22:15 Trap Talk: Listener takes tested my sanity

Friday Jul 25, 2025

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 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

Friday Jul 11, 2025

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 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!

Friday Jul 04, 2025

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 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!

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