Paul and Steve are pulling out this 6-year old interview from the vault. They talked with Nationals radio broadcaster Dave Jageler in 2014 at Nationals Park amid all the white noise of batting practice.

Dave talks about his humble beginnings calling Syracuse University sports, the dog days of the cellar-dwelling Washington Nationals, and some of the ongoing trends in baseball like foreign substances and appealing to a younger generation. 

Enjoy!

We dive into Steve's time as a print journalist at the University of Dayton, which allowed him the opportunity to cover two Washington Nationals games from the press box. After Paul's eagerness to snag a Jayson Werth garden gnome got him featured in the Washington Post, Steve decided to do his own coverage of the Nationals' quirky promotions. Find out how a follow-up article led to a few confused broadcasters, a clubhouse intrusion, and one, maybe two, career-ending interactions. Finally, Steve meets up with former Dayton Flyer Craig Stammen to discuss his 2017 comeback with the San Diego Padres.

Paul discusses his job search for a minor league broadcasting gig, which brought him to the 2019 Winter Meetings in San Diego.

Steve laments the new name of his hometown minor league team and discusses the custom maps he's created for urban traveling.

Paul Fritschner and Steve Miller introduce themselves as the hosts of The Top Step Podcast.

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