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Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 12min

Episode 973: preview of Commanders at New Orleans Saints and more

14:52 - Commanders: analysis of the offense vs. the New Orleans Saints' defense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Saints, including keys stats, why this game could be another big game for the Commanders' rushing offense, a Saints cornerback on whom quarterback Jayden Daniels could capitalize and comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on new Commanders receiver K.J. Osborn and why receiver Luke McCaffrey hasn't gotten more targets30:27 - Commanders: analysis of the defense vs. the New Orleans Saints' offense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Saints, including key stats, the expected Commanders debut of cornerback Marshon Lattimore, the latest in the Saints' quarterback situation, who on the Saints' offense is of particular concern to defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., why edge defender Dorance Armstrong according to Whitt has been the Commanders' "most consistent" defensive lineman this season and the state of the defense according to Whitt47:01 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the New Orleans Saints...and a pick for the game58:13 - Capitals: breakdown of a 2-1 overtime win at the Columbus Blue Jackets to extend the Caps' franchise-record regular-season road winning streak to 10 games01:02:40 - College Football: a GaldiLocks pick against the spread for Navy vs. Army01:07:30 - College Basketball: thoughts on Virginia's 59-41 win over Bethune-Cookman and Virginia Tech's 95-67 win over North Carolina A&TVisit 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 serviceDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineupVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 12, 2024 • 54min

Episode 972: Noah Brown likely done, Commanders claim K.J. Osborn, Marshon Lattimore fully practices and more

13:47 - Commanders: analysis of receiver Noah Brown likely being done for the season due to a kidney injury, the team claiming receiver K.J. Osborn off waivers from the New England Patriots and which receivers on the Commanders now may emerge...reaction to cornerback Marshon Lattimore fully practicing for the first time since being acquired by the Commanders, including his potential impact on the Commanders during their stretch run...insight from head coach Dan Quinn on cornerback Mike Sainristil...and more34:13 - Commanders: the latest on the New Orleans Saints' quarterback situation for the Commanders' game at the Saints...discussion of what the Commanders are facing in Saints running back Alvin Kamara...and a breakdown of how former Commanders edge defender Chase Young is doing for the SaintsVisit CateringByUptown.com and mention 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
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Dec 11, 2024 • 53min

Episode 971: conversation with Kevin Sheehan on Commanders' renaissance season as team begins stretch run

19:19 - Guest: Kevin Sheehan, host of The Kevin Sheehan Show podcast, on the great rookie season that quarterback Jayden Daniels is having, whether the 2024 Commanders offense is Washington's best offense since the end of the franchise's glory days, how the job that Kliff Kingsbury is doing as offensive coordinator compares with the work of Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay during their stints as Washington offensive coordinator, how defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. is doing, who the last truly great Washington cornerback was, what Sheehan has been told about new Commanders team president Mark Clouse, the likelihood of a rebrand and moreVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineupVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 10, 2024 • 59min

Episode 970: Dan Quinn says Marshon Lattimore tracking to make Commanders debut at New Orleans and more

13:48 - Commanders: reaction to head coach Dan Quinn during his post-bye-week press conference indicating that cornerback Marshon Lattimore is tracking toward making his Commanders debut in the team's game at his former team, the New Orleans...breakdown of the Saints' quarterback situation with QB1 Derek Carr injured and the team's interesting backup-quarterback scenario...and discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels off comments from Quinn on what he wants to see from Daniels down the stretch of the season28:50 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from head coach Dan Quinn during his post-bye-week press conference on what the coaching staff did during the bye week, how he wants to see the team improve, the importance of offensive-line and defensive-line play down the stretch, impactful words from Commanders limited partner Magic Johnson, what Quinn especially appreciates about the team and more47:26 - Nationals: analysis of free-agent outfielder and ex-Nat Juan Soto reportedly agreeing with the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million contract, including two things about the Nats trading Soto that should always be rememberedVisit CateringByUptown.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 RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 17min

Episode 969: conversation with Michael Phillips on state of Commanders coming out of bye week and more

13:42 - Guest: Michael Phillips, founding editor of The Richmonder and host of MP On The Mic on 910 The Fan in Richmond, Virginia, on the Commanders as they come out of their bye week, including how many wins will be necessary for the team to make the playoffs, a comparison of the great rookie season that quarterback Jayden Daniels is having with the great rookie season that quarterback Robert Griffin III had for Washington in 2012, how fan excitement for the team now compares to fan excitement for the team in 2012, who the Commanders' most valuable free-agent acquisition from this past offseason has been, why Phillips does not think that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury will leave for an NFL head-coaching job this coming offseason, a proper description of the Commanders' defense and why and when Phillips expects another rebrand for the team to happen41:47 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-1 win at the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs and a 4-2 win at the Montreal Canadiens, giving the Caps a franchise-record nine-game regular-season road winning streak55:15 - Wizards: thoughts on a 122-113 win over the Denver Nuggets to end the Wizards' franchise-record-tying 16-game regular-season losing streak but also a 140-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies01:00:16 - Orioles: reaction to the O's reportedly agreeing on contracts with free-agent outfielder/DH Tyler O'Neill and free-agent catcher Gary Sanchez01:07:05 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 83-78 loss at No. 8 Purdue, Georgetown's 73-60 loss at West Virginia, Virginia's 63-51 loss at SMU and Virginia Tech's 64-59 to No. 18 Pitt for the Hokies' sixth consecutive lossVisit 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 CateringByUptown.com and mention 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
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Dec 6, 2024 • 60min

Episode 968: conversation with Ryan Wetzel on his quest for Commanders to go back to Redskins logo and more

22:19 - Guest: Ryan Wetzel, the grandson of Walter "Blackie" Wetzel, who designed the Redskins logo of the proud Native American warrior, on the quest for the Commanders to bring back that logo, including whether the logo coming back is in fact a possibility, what Ryan has been told by the Commanders, the nature of those conversations, why he is on a mission to bring back the logo, whether in his experience people of Native American heritage are offended by the team name of "Redskins" and/or the logo of the proud Native American warrior, his response to those people of Native American heritage who are offended by "Redskins" and/or the logo, how he takes the Kansas City Chiefs being allowed to do what they do in engaging in Native American imagery and customs and more54:11 - Wizards: reaction to a 137-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, tying the Bullets/Wizards record for longest losing streak in a regular season at 16 gamesVisit 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
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Dec 5, 2024 • 54min

Episode 967: analysis with PFF's Nick Akridge on Jayden Daniels being No. 3 QB in NFL per PFF and more

18:12 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge on the Commanders at their bye week, including how and why Jayden Daniels for the 2024 regular season is No. 3 among all qualified NFL quarterbacks in overall grade per PFF, how and why Daniels is doing just fine in the much-discussed metric pressure-to-sack rate, how the offensive line is doing, PFF-style grades for offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., whether left tackle Brandon Coleman or cornerback Mike Sainristil has been the Commanders' second-best rookie, why the Commanders' run defense has been so bad, the Commanders' best and worst position groups and more43:57 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 83-59 win over Ohio State, Virginia's 87-69 loss at No. 13 Florida and Virginia Tech's 80-64 loss to VanderbiltCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney serviceVisit CateringByUptown.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 RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 3min

Episode 966: All-22 breakdown with Mark Bullock on Commanders' resurgent offense vs. Tennessee and more

21:12 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film-breakdown-style deep dive on the Commanders' offense in the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans, including how and why the Commanders' rushing offense was so good, the production from running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., what offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury did with receiver Terry McLaurin in lining him up on the right side more than normal and making a concerted effort to get him targets early in the game, the performance of quarterback Jayden Daniels, what has most surprised Bullock about Daniels' great rookie season, how Kingsbury's offense can be even better and more52:01 - Capitals: analysis of a 2-1 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks01:00:53 - Wizards: reaction to a 118-87 loss at the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers for the Wizards' 15th consecutive lossVisit 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
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Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 4min

Episode 965: Dan Quinn assesses state of Commanders at bye and offensive eruption vs. Tennessee and more

13:07 - Commanders: a look at the state of the team at its bye week off comments by head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans24:15 - Commanders: further analysis of the offense in the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans, including how advanced stats make quarterback Jayden Daniels' performance in the game look even better and insight from head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference on the Commanders' great rushing offense and great offensive-line play in the game42:32 - Commanders: discussion of the kicker situation off the Commanders apparently sticking with Zane Gonzalez as their kicker, including examining whether the team made a mistake in releasing kicker Brandon McManus...and further analysis of the defense in the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans, including a breakdown of playing-time percentages and key Pro Football Focus grades for Commanders defensive players in the game and an update from head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference on the status of cornerback Marshon Lattimore01:01:46 - Georgetown Basketball: thoughts on an 86-62 win over UMBC as 6-10 freshman Thomas Sorber had another big gameVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent youDownload the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineupVisit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 39min

Episode 964: Commanders improve to 8-5 with 42-19 blowout of Tennessee Titans and more

09:40 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' passing offense in the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans, including the concerted effort to get receiver Terry McLaurin substantial targets early in the game27:54 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' great rushing offense in the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans37:00 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' defense, Commanders special teams and more from the 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans...and takeaways from the Commanders releasing cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr.57:13 - College Football: discussion of Virginia Tech's 37-17 win over Virginia to achieve bowl eligibility, Navy's 34-20 win at East Carolina to clinch finishing third in the AAC, Liberty failing to make the Conference USA Championship game thanks to a 20-18 loss at Sam Houston, James Madison's 35-33 double-overtime loss to Marshall, Maryland's 44-7 loss at No. 4 Penn State and the ensuing controversy between Terrapins head coach Mike Locksley and Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin, and Old Dominion's 40-32 win at Arkansas State01:23:12 - Capitals: breakdowns of a 5-4 overtime win over the New York Islanders and a 6-5 win at the New Jersey Devils for the Caps' seventh consecutive road win, tying the franchise record for longest regular-season road winning streak01:30:32 - Wizards: reaction to a 124-114 loss at the Milwaukee Bucks for the Wizards' 14th consecutive loss01:34:08 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 96-58 win over Alcorn State, Georgetown's 100-68 win over Albany and Virginia's 67-41 win over Holy CrossWhatever 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

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