

The Al Galdi Podcast
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Longtime Washington, D.C. sports personality Al Galdi takes an in-depth look at D.C.-area sports every weekday, giving hard-hitting analysis on - and having some fun with - the Commanders, Nationals, Orioles, Capitals, Wizards, Terrapins, Hoyas and more.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 22min
Episode 697: preview of Commanders at Seattle Seahawks and more
14:28 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game at the Seattle Seahawks, including a breakdown of the Seahawks' defense and comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on the Seahawks' defense, the Commanders over their last two games having lessened the sack problem, the growth of quarterback Sam Howell, receiver Jahan Dotson's drops, the Commanders' rushing offense and more38:24 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game at the Seattle Seahawks, including a breakdown of the Seahawks' offense and comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, how the Commanders' defense played in the 20-17 win at the New England Patriots, Del Rio's displeasure with the officials for their 15-yard roughing-the-passer penalty on edge defender KJ Henry in the game and more53:29 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Seattle Seahawks and a pick for the game01:02:52 - Virginia Football: breakdown of the Cavaliers' wild 31-24 loss at No. 11 Louisville01:10:06 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Nebraska, James Madison-UConn, Liberty-Old Dominion, Virginia Tech-Boston College and Navy-UABVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app, use the promo code "Galdi" and enjoy a great offer!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Go to DrinkAG1.com/AlGaldi for a great deal! 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.

Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 6min
Episode 696: Commanders' pass-heavy approach is benefiting Sam Howell and much more
11:13 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders' initial injury report for their game at the Seattle Seahawks...and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on edge defender Chase Young's apparent shot at the Commanders at his introductory press conference with the San Francisco 49ers, how Rivera's self-described audition for managing partner Josh Harris is going, punter Tress Way winning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week and more27:04 - Commanders: analysis of the declarations of Sam Howell as a franchise quarterback, the pass-heavy approach that the Commanders have taken with Howell, Howell's connection with assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, the team being much better at avoiding sacks over its last two games and more off comments from Howell and head coach Ron Rivera54:26 - Capitals: thoughts on a 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers58:11 - Wizards: reaction to a 132-116 win at the Charlotte Hornets01:02:25 - Virginia Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for the Cavaliers' game at No. 11 LouisvilleVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Go to DrinkAG1.com/AlGaldi for a great deal! 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.

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 7min
Episode 695: film breakdown with Commanders analyst Mark Bullock and more
12:01 - Commanders: reaction to multiple roster moves by the Commanders and to former Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz reportedly agreeing on a contract with the Los Angeles Rams20:40 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of the Commanders, including why quarterback Sam Howell over the last two games has been so much better at not getting sacked, insight on Howell doing so well when blitzed in the 20-17 win at the New England Patriots, an assessment of assistant head coach/Eric Bieniemy's play-calling over the last two games, corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr.'s strong performance in the win at the Pats, and where Washington went wrong with its failed run of having four first-round picks making up the starting defensive line58:47 - College Basketball: analysis of Maryland's season-opening 68-53 win over Mount St. Mary's and Georgetown's season-opening 94-57 win over Le MoyneCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Go to DrinkAG1.com/AlGaldi for a great deal! 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.

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 8min
Episode 694: Chase Young fires shot at Commanders, Sam Howell good enough to lead run to playoffs? and more
13:21 - Commanders: examining whether quarterback Sam Howell and the Commanders' offense are good enough to lead the team to the playoffs in the 2023 season off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 20-17 win at the New England Patriots34:51 - Commanders: analysis of a very good performance by corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. in the 20-17 win at the New England Patriots and more on the Commanders' defense off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference46:19 - Commanders: discussion of the work of Commanders edge defenders in the 20-17 win at the New England Patriots...reaction to former Commanders edge defender taking a shot at the Commanders in his introductory press conference with the San Francisco 49ers...breakdown of former Commanders edge defender Montez Sweat's big-money contract extension with the Chicago Bears01:02:01 - Wizards: thoughts on a 146-128 loss at the Philadelphia 76ersVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Go to DrinkAG1.com/AlGaldi for a great deal! 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.

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 27min
Episode 693: Commanders improve to 4-5 with 20-17 win at New England Patriots and much more
10:45 - Commanders: examining the notion of Sam Howell being a franchise quarterback for the Commanders...and a deep dive on the performance of Howell in the 20-17 win at New England Patriots29:03 - Commanders: analysis of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Commanders receivers and Commanders running backs in the 20-17 win at New England Patriots37:46 - Commanders: discussion of the Commanders' defense and special teams in the 20-17 win at New England Patriots54:38 - College Football: breakdowns of James Madison's 42-14 win at Georgia State, Liberty's 56-30 win over Louisiana Tech, Maryland's 51-15 loss to No. 11 Penn State, Virginia Tech's 34-3 loss at No. 13 Louisville, Virginia's 45-17 loss to Georgia Tech, Navy's 32-18 loss at Temple and Old Dominion's 28-24 loss to Coastal Carolina01:16:14 - Capitals: thoughts on a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets01:20:10 - Wizards: reaction to a 121-114 loss at the Miami Heat and to the NBA's first-ever In-Season TournamentCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!Whatever 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 ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Go to DrinkAG1.com/AlGaldi for a great deal! 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.

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 15min
Episode 692: preview of Commanders at New England Patriots and more
14:20 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game at the New England Patriots, including comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on whether Sam Howell is tracking toward being a franchise quarterback, what Howell did well in the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Commanders' revamped offensive line and more37:22- Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game at the New England Patriots, including comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on the Commanders trading edge defenders Montez Sweat and Chase Young and what now for the team at edge defender 50:01 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the New England Patriots and a pick for the game59:47 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Penn State, James Madison-Georgia State, Virginia Tech-Louisville, Virginia-Georgia Tech and Navy-Temple01:11:38 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders in a game in which the Caps dominated the puck-possession battle but did not score a goalVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app, use the promo code "Galdi" and enjoy a great offer!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 13min
Episode 691: Ron Rivera addresses Commanders trading Montez Sweat and Chase Young and more
13:56 - Commanders: analysis of, commentary on and some scheduled fun with comments from head coach Ron Rivera on the Commanders trading edge defenders Montez Sweat and Chase Young, including Rivera on the involvement of managing partner Josh Harris, Rivera repeatedly bringing up quarterback Sam Howell and Rivera discussing the leaking of negative intel on Young43:02 - Commanders: analysis of and commentary on comments from quarterback Sam Howell on the Commanders trading edge defenders Montez Sweat and Chase Young, the team not trading quarterback Jacoby Brissett, what Howell will be facing in head coach Bill Belichick's New England Patriots defense, Howell's very good performance in the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and more01:03:08 - Capitals: reaction to center Nicklas Backstrom announcing that he has "decided to take some time and step away from the game"01:11:26 - Wizards: breakdown of a 130-121 loss at the Atlanta HawksVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Nov 1, 2023 • 58min
Episode 690: Commanders trade Montez Sweat and Chase Young in massive shakeup
15:04 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to and analysis of the Commanders on 2023 NFL Trade Deadline Day trading edge defender Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears and trading edge defender Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers35:31 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the Commanders trading edge defenders Montez Sweat and Chase Young, including insight on a team source telling Standig that the trading of Young is "potential addition by subtraction" and whether the trades were dictated by managing partner Josh HarrisCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h
Episode 689: Ron Rivera admits defensive line has "not consistently enough" been what it should be and more
12:23 - Commanders: breakdown of where the Commanders stand heading into 2023 NFL Trade Deadline Day, including blunt comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on the play of the Commanders' defensive line in the 2023 season26:36 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Sam Howell and the Commanders' passing offense off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles40:21 - Commanders: reaction to comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on a major busted coverage by the Commanders, corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. winding up on Eagles receiver A.J. Brown and Rivera not challenging a key reception by the Eagles...and analysis of the Commanders' rushing offense and tight-end play in the game54:51 - Wizards: thoughts on a 126-107 loss to the Boston CelticsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 26min
Episode 688: Commanders fall to 3-5 with 38-31 loss to Philadelphia Eagles and much more
10:23 - Commanders: why and how the Commanders should be aggressive sellers regarding the 2023 NFL trade deadline26:57 - Commanders: examining another disappointing outing for the Commanders' defense in what it did in the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles36:38 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders' passing offense in the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, including a monster game for quarterback Sam Howell and two key drops by receiver Terry McLaurin56:46 - Commanders: a salute to kicker Joey Slye for his franchise-record 61-yard field goal in the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles...and a look at three instances of bad officiating that went against the Commanders in the game01:04:35 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-2 shootout win over the Minnesota Wild and a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks in games in which goaltender Darcy Kuemper and the Caps' top line of Alex Ovechkin, Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson shined01:11:57 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 33-27 loss at Northwestern, Virginia's 29-26 overtime loss at Miami and No. 25 James Madison's 30-27 win over Old Dominion01:24:43 - Wizards: thoughts on a 113-106 win over the Memphis GrizzliesCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!Whatever 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 ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! 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.


