The Al Galdi Podcast

17:40 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game at the Atlanta Falcons, including key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on quarterback Sam Howell's problem of taking too many sacks, the encouraging development of Howell, Bieniemy's pass-heavy play-calling and more45:20 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game at the Atlanta Falcons, including key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on what the Commanders are facing in the Falcons' offense, the struggles of corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr., the defense being off to a bad start to the season, the defense now being without safety Darrick Forrest due to injury and more58:29 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Atlanta Falcons and pick for the game01:10:28 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Illinois, Virginia Tech-Wake Forest and Navy-CharlotteVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com, which will match your new-customer first bet with up to $250!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping!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! 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.

12:31 - Commanders: thoughts on the initial injury news for the Commanders' game at the Atlanta Falcons...and reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on Washington trying to end yet another losing streak of at least three games with him as head coach, his new mantra of "do your job" for the team, what now for the Commanders' reeling defense and more27:46 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of quarterback Sam Howell and the Commanders' offense off comments from Howell and head coach Ron Rivera, including an examination of the statistical season that Howell is having, Howell throwing passes at a franchise-record pace, the lack of targets for receivers Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson and Howell opening up about the hits that he's taking via sacks and scrambles54:14 - Capitals: thoughts on the Caps' 2023-2024 regular season off them announcing their regular-season-opening rosterVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping!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! 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.

14:08 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of the Commanders, including the truth about the season that edge defender Chase Young is having, the Xs-and-Os reasons for the struggles of the Commanders' defense, how to fix the defense and the progress that quarterback Sam Howell demonstrated in the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football54:34 - Guest: Evan Birchfield, writer for The Falcaholic, with a deep dive on the Atlanta Falcons in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Falcons, including insight on quarterback Desmond Ridder, running back Bijan Robinson and head coach Arthur Smith01:17:21 - Orioles: reaction to the Orioles' 2023 season ending with a 7-1 loss at the Texas Rangers to conclude a three-game sweep in an American League Division SeriesCall 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 CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping!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! 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.

17:04 - Commanders: reaction to comments from head coach Ron Rivera, including him revealing that the team is placing safeties Darrick Forrest and Jeremy Reaves on the Reserve/Injured List...and analysis of a (lengthy) post from NFL insider Josina Anderson of CBS Sports on X on the job statuses of Rivera and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio30:25 - Guest: Commanders insider Sam Fortier of The Washington Post on his theory for why the Commanders' defense has been so bad, whether the team is missing former defensive-backs coach Chris Harris, whether defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio now is coaching for his job, what's next for benched corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr., what is behind the pass-heavy nature of the Commanders' offense, the likelihood of quarterback Sam Howell within the 2023 season getting appreciably better at not taking sacks and more56:33 - Guest: Redskins historian Mike Richman on his new book about legendary former Skins head coach and general manager George Allen, including Allen's famous "the future is now" philosophy, what led to Allen making the Skins' rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys the big deal that it became, the truth about the Sonny Jurgensen-Billy Kilmer quarterback controversy, the complicated nature of Allen's departure from the Skins, why Allen's playoff record with the Skins was just 2-5 and moreVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping!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! 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.

13:55 - Commanders: a deep dive on the Commanders' struggling defense off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference following the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football35:15 - Commanders: discussion of the Commanders' pass-heavy offense, the frequency with which quarterback Sam Howell is getting sacked, the bigger picture of Ron Rivera's tenure as Washington head coach and more off comments from Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference following the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football47:10 - Orioles: analysis of the O's losing each of their first two games against the Texas Rangers in a best-of-five American League Division Series - a 3-2 loss in Game 1 and an 11-8 loss in Game 201:02:31 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 37-17 loss at No. 4 Ohio State, Virginia Tech's 39-17 loss at No. 5 Florida State, Navy's 27-24 win over North Texas, Virginia's 27-13 win over William & Mary and moreCall 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 Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping!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! 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.

10:17 - Commanders: breakdown of - and a bigger-picture view of - an awful performance by the Commanders' defense in the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football32:35 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' offense and some thoughts on Commanders special teams in the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, including a deep dive on quarterback Sam Howell's very good second half and a look at the many drops by Commanders pass catchers54:43 - Guest: Orioles and MLB writer Dan Connolly of Sportsnaut.com on the O's as they begin their American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers, including whether the 2023 Orioles are the best Orioles team since the 1983 World Series-championship team, the biggest strength and biggest concern for the O's going into the postseason, the contract situations of executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias and manager Brandon Hyde, the future of Orioles ownership and more01:17:20 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Ohio State, Virginia Tech-Florida State and Navy-North TexasWhatever 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! 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.

14:16 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the Commanders needing more from their defense given how much they've invested in it, what's going on with the struggles of the team's last two first-round picks in corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and receiver Jahan Dotson, quarterback Sam Howell's bounce-back performance in the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, the extent to which the Commanders' 2023 season is about developing Howell, what a win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football might mean for head coach Ron Rivera's job security and more42:03 - Guest: Zack Pearson, Bears insider for BearReport.com and co-host of the Bear Report podcast, with a deep dive on the Bears in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Bears on Thursday Night Football, including insight on where Justin Fields is at as an NFL quarterback and what about the Bears defense the Commanders can exploit01:05:14 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football and pick for the gameCall 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 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! 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.

11:27 - Commanders: a look at where the Commanders are from an injury standpoint for their game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football...and reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on why defensive back Quan Martin has not played on a single regular-season defensive snap, the overall lack of impact from the team's 2023 NFL Draft class over four regular-season games, the mindset of the team going into its game against the Bears and more30:15 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from quarterback Sam Howell and head coach Ron Rivera on what the Commanders will be facing in their game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, Howell's bounce-back performance in the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, the play-calling of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Howell versus Bears quarterback Justin Fields and moreVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace 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! 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.

13:55 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on the Commanders' struggling defense, including how the team's defensive line is doing, the rough game that corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. had in the loss at the Eagles and what the Commanders will be facing in the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football28:17 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on quarterback Sam Howell's great bounce-back performance, Rivera's decision to not go for a game-winning two-point conversion, the bad overtime punt by punter Tress Way and more45:53 - Guest: Barstool Sports' Eric Arditti, co-host of The Exit 52 Podcast, on the American League East-champion Orioles as they get set for their postseason run as the No. 1 seed in the American League playoffs, including where things stand with the team's rotation, bullpen and offenseVisit 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! 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.

10:37 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Sam Howell's great bounce-back performance in the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles29:56 - Commanders: discussion of a variety of items from the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, including head coach Ron Rivera not attempting a two-point conversion to win the game, the disappointing outing for the Commanders' defense, a costly bad punt by punter Tress Way in overtime and fumbles by running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson50:01 - Orioles: react to various developments with the O's as they concluded a 101-61 regular season with a four-game split against the Boston Red Sox, including the continued reemergence of starting pitcher John Means and ace reliever Felix Bautista needing Tommy John surgery01:05:07 - Nationals: thoughts on the state of the Nats' rebuild and on them concluding a 71-91 regular season by winning two of three games at the Major League-leading Atlanta Braves01:21:24 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 44-17 win over Indiana, Virginia Tech's 38-21 win over Pitt, Virginia's 27-24 loss at Boston College, Navy's 44-30 loss to South Florida and moreCall 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! 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.