The Al Galdi Podcast

11:35 - Commanders: reaction to reports regarding the Commanders and the 2024 NFL Trade Deadline...and a deep dive on a very good performance by quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 27-22 win at the New York Giants31:24 - Commanders: breakdowns of a variety of aspects from the 27-22 win at the New York Giants, including standout pass catchers, the production from running backs despite Brian Robinson Jr. being out, a so-so game for the defense and more good work from kicker Austin Seibert51:09 - Capitals: analysis of a 7-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets and a 4-2 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes as winger Alex Ovechkin continued his hot start55:28 - College Football: discussion of Navy's 24-10 loss at Rice, Virginia Tech's 38-31 overtime loss at Syracuse and Old Dominion's 28-20 loss at Appalachian State01:09:04 - Wizards: thoughts on a 118-98 loss to the Miami Heat in Mexico City in a game in which Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr were productiveVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youWhatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent youCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17:30 - Commanders: discussion of the offense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the New York Giants, including the latest on injured left tackles Brandon Coleman and Cornelius Lucas, key stats regarding the Commanders' offense vs. the Giants' defense and analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels off comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury31:14 - Commanders: discussion of the defense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the New York Giants, including concern about the injury status of linebacker Frankie Luvu, key stats regarding the Commanders' defense vs. the Giants' offense and reaction to enlightening comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on the Commanders' defense in the 18-15 walk-off win over the Chicago Bears, linebacker Bobby Wagner, safety Jeremy Chinn and cornerback Mike Sainristil49:17 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the New York Giants...and a pick for the game59:36 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks against the spreads for Navy-Rice, Virginia Tech-Syracuse and Old Dominion-Appalachian State01:06:45 - Capitals: breakdown of a 6-3 win over the Montreal CanadiensVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17:36 - Commanders: discussion of the team off it beginning its practice week for the game at the New York Giants and off comments from head coach Dan Quinn, including the notion of not suffering a letdown loss at the Giants, a breakdown of the Commanders' first injury report for the game, an appreciation of Jayden Daniels given what is going on with other quarterbacks taken with top-10 picks in recent NFL Drafts and an examination of Giants-turned-Commanders offensive-line coach Bobby Johnson37:00 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on if the Commanders already have graduated from being a rebuilding team, whether the Commanders' continued winning has perhaps altered the thinking of general manager Adam Peters regarding the 2024 NFL Trade Deadline, the appropriate view of the team's defense, the likelihood of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury being hired as an NFL head coach this coming offseason, who on the Commanders' coaching staff would most likely replace Kingsbury as offensive coordinator and more01:08:49 - Wizards: reaction to a 133-120 win over the Atlanta Hawks01:12:00 - Liberty Football: thoughts on a 31-21 loss to Jacksonville StateVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.comDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17:07 - Guest: Commanders radio play-by-play announcer Bram Weinstein on his call of the walk-off Hail Mary in the Commanders' 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears, his approach to calling games, his philosophy on saying "Redskins" during game broadcasts, why he believes that the Commanders' Jayden Daniels is having the best rookie season for a quarterback in NFL history, a particularly compelling aspect of Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, why the Commanders should be buyers regarding the 2024 NFL Trade Deadline and more54:36 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-3 win over the New York Rangers in a game in which winger Alex Ovechkin scored two first-period goalsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:12 - Commanders: further analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels' legendary performance in the 18-15 walk-off win over the Chicago Bears, including how his 52-yard walk-off Hail Mary touchdown bomb to receiver Noah Brown is even more iconic than initially thought, what the advanced stats tell us about Daniels' outing, insights on Daniels from head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference and why the ending to the game is the greatest finish ever to a Washington regular-season game...an examination of the Commanders' banged-up offensive line...and a salute to tight end Zach Ertz27:06 - Commanders: discussion of the defense's impressive work in the 18-15 walk-off win over the Chicago Bears off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference, including interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton's breakout and a breakdown of playing-time percentages for Commanders players on defense in the game...how kicker Austin Seibert made franchise history...how the Commanders' bad timeout management in the game nearly cost them big...and Quinn's thoughts on the vibe with his surging team48:35 - Wizards: reaction to a 121-119 win at the Atlanta HawksDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineupVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.comVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:25 - Commanders: deep dive on a legendary performance by quarterback Jayden Daniels in an 18-15 walk-off win over the Chicago Bears40:44 - Commanders: discussion of a variety of aspects of the 18-15 walk-off win over the Chicago Bears, including standout pass catchers, how the running backs did, a very encouraging game for the defense and another good outing for kicker Austin Seibert55:21 - College Football: analysis of Navy's 51-14 loss to Notre Dame, Maryland's 48-23 loss at Minnesota, Virginia Tech's 21-6 win over Georgia Tech, Virginia's 41-14 loss to North Carolina and James Madison's 32-15 win over Southern Miss01:12:55 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-0 loss at the Tampa Bay Lightning01:17:39 - Wizards: thoughts on a 135-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers despite impressive offensive work by Bilal CoulibalyVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youWhatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent youCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:23 - Commanders: discussion of the offense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Chicago Bears, including the latest on quarterback Jayden Daniels with him having a rib injury and the Commanders' banged-up offensive line, reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on the team potentially starting quarterback Marcus Mariota at quarterback and more and a statistical breakdown of the Commanders' offense vs. the Bears' defense30:58 - Commanders: discussion of the defense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Chicago Bears, including the latest on the Commanders' banged-up defensive line and reaction to comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on what his defense is facing in the Bears' offense and his defense's impressive performance in the 40-7 win over the Carolina Panthers43:36 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Chicago Bears...and a pick for the game56:44 - College Football: thoughts on Old Dominion's 47-19 win over Georgia Southern...and GaldiLocks picks against the spreads for Navy-Notre Dame, Maryland-Minnesota, Virginia Tech-Georgia Tech, Virginia-North Carolina and James Madison-Southern Miss01:10:12 - Wizards: analysis of the Wizards' regular-season-opening 122-102 loss to the Boston CelticsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:46 - Commanders: reaction to - and some scheduled fun with - how head coach Dan Quinn is talking about the status of quarterback Jayden Daniels for the Commanders' game against the Chicago Bears given his rib injury...and thoughts on comments from quarterback Marcus Mariota on his impressive performance in the 40-7 win over the Carolina Panthers and on Daniels dealing with injury27:41 - Guest: Pro Football Focus data analyst Dalton Wasserman on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels vs. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, including the most impressive aspects of Daniels' great rookie season so far, a comparison of Daniels' 2024 season and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's 2019 Associated Press NFL MVP season, the job that Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is doing with Daniels, what to make of Williams' rookie season, whether Williams has more upside than Daniels, how Daniels is more advanced than Williams and more49:14 - Commanders: an examination of the Commanders' initial injury report for their game against the Chicago Bears...and discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on the Commanders releasing edge defender Jamin Davis, the Bears' defense, right guard Samuel Cosmi and more01:01:04 - Capitals: breakdown of a 6-3 win at the Philadelphia Flyers for the Caps' fifth consecutive victory01:05:56 - College Football: thoughts on Liberty's stunning 27-24 loss at Kennesaw State as a 27-point favorite per multiple outlets...and a GaldiLocks selection for Old Dominion vs. Georgia SouthernVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineupVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22:08 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown-style analysis of the read-option for quarterback Jayden Daniels, the high-IQ nature of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's Commanders rushing offense in the 40-7 win over the Carolina Panthers, how viable the Commanders' offense is with Marcus Mariota at quarterback, the great performance of edge defender Dante Fowler Jr. in the win over the Panthers, the likelihood of the Commanders' 2024 defense improving to where it is at least decent and more01:02:06 - Capitals: discussion of a 4-1 win at the Philadelphia Flyers in a game in which the Caps scored two first-period short-handed goalsDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineupVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:43 - Commanders: reaction to the status of quarterback Jayden Daniels off him suffering a rib injury in the 40-7 win over the Carolina Panthers, including comments from head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference that included him addressing whether the Commanders need to reevaluate having Daniels run the read-option...and analysis of quarterback Marcus Mariota's impressive relief outing in the win over the Panthers through the prism of advanced stats and comments from Quinn34:22 - Commanders: breakdown of a variety of items from the 40-7 win over the Carolina Panthers off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference, including the status of left tackle Brandon Coleman, the continued surge of receiver Terry McLaurin, the great performance by edge defender Dante Fowler Jr. and playing-time percentages for Commanders defensive players49:10 - Commanders: discussion of the team selling a shirt honoring legendary Redskins cornerback Darrell Green but with the Skins logo of the proud Native American warrior on his helmet being omittedVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent youFollow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.