The Al Galdi Podcast

13:32 - Commanders: analysis of the offense versus the New York Giants' defense in preparation for their game and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on quarterback Jayden Daniels, receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., the Commanders' running-back situation and more 25:38 - Commanders: analysis of the defense versus the New York Giants' offense in preparation for their game and discussion of comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on the defense potentially being better - especially against the run, playing time at cornerback, how edge defenders Von Miller and Dorance Armstrong are doing, whether the defense's fourth-quarter problem has been solved and more 40:51 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the New York Giants, a prediction for the game and a prediction for the Commanders' record in the 2025 regular season 51:43 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks for the FBS teams of the Mid-Atlantic region and thoughts on Maryland off true-freshman quarterback Malik Washington's successful debut The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Visit RFKAllAccess.com and use the promo code ONLYAL for a special discount Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

09:29 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on his approach to the team's 2025 season, how to handle expectations for the season, what constitutes a successful season and more 27:49 - Commanders: examination of the first injury report of the Commanders' 2025 season and conversation about the Giants' defensive line, quarterback Jayden Daniels' calm demeanor, the Commanders' running-back situation, the significance of Mamba Time and more off comments from Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn 44:37 - Nationals: analysis of a 10-5 win over the Miami Marlins to complete a three-game sweep and reaction to vice president of amateur scouting Danny Haas reportedly leaving the Nats to rejoin the Orioles 57:01 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-5 win at the San Diego Padres to complete a three-game sweep Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com for great merch Visit RFKAllAccess.com and use the promo code ONLYAL for a special discount For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

14:38 - Guest: Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics on the extent to which Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels excelled in ESPN's Total QBR metric during his all-time-great 2024 rookie season, the significance of him having done this, ESPN's Football Power Index being high on the Commanders in the 2025 season and more 27:34 - Guest: Nick Falato, co-host of the Big Blue Banter podcast on the New York Giants, with an in-depth scouting report on the Giants in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Giants in Week 1 of the NFL's 2025 regular season 47:45 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins as starting pitcher Cade Cavalli rebounded nicely from a bad outing 56:28 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-2 win at the San Diego Padres as starting pitcher Tyler Wells and starter/reliever Albert Suárez both did well in making their 2025 MLB regular-season debuts off having been out due to serious injury The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit RFKAllAccess.com and use the promo code ONLYAL for a special discount Visit and join BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:06 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge with a preview of the Commanders' 2025 regular season, including how to take the team in the NFL's 2025 preseason going 0-3 with a league-worst point differential of -71, what to expect from quarterback Jayden Daniels off his all-time-great 2024 rookie season, two specific areas in which Daniels can and should be better, what to look for from Kliff Kingsbury in his second season as Commanders offensive coordinator given the trade acquisitions of left tackle Laremy Tunsil and receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., analysis of the Commanders' defensive line and secondary, a potential surprise team in the NFC East, the truth about PFF grading and more 39:10 - Nationals: analysis of a 2-0 win over the Miami Marlins to end the Nats' eight-game losing streak as starting pitcher Andrew Alvarez tossed five scoreless innings in his MLB regular-season debut 50:54 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 win at the San Diego Padres for just the Orioles' third win in 12 games Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com for great merch Visit RFKAllAccess.com and use the promo code ONLYAL for a special discount For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:10 - Guest: Commanders insider John Keim of ESPN with a preview of the Commanders' 2025 regular season, including how the anticipation for the Commanders' 2025 regular season compares with the anticipations for other highly-anticipated regular seasons for Washington, why the team expects quarterback Jayden Daniels to be even better in the 2025 season than he was in his all-time-great 2024 rookie season, what the trade acquisitions of left tackle Laremy Tunsil and receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. mean for the offense, whether receiver Jaylin Lane is poised to make a significant impact in his rookie season, the outlook for the team at running back, the thought process with the new-look defensive line as its relates to run defense and where we are with two wild cards in interior defensive lineman Daron Payne and cornerback Marshon Lattimore 42:21 - College Football: discussion of Virginia Tech's 24-11 loss to the No. 13 South Carolina, Old Dominion's 27-14 loss at No. 20 Indiana, Maryland's 39-7 win over Florida Atlantic, Navy's 52-7 win over VMI, Virginia's 48-7 win over Coastal Carolina, James Madison's 45-10 win over Weber State and Liberty's 28-7 win over Maine 58:30 - Nationals: reaction to bad injury news for starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore and starting-pitching prospect Jarlin Susana and analysis of the Nats getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in three games, giving the Nats an eight-game losing streak 01:10:18 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games at the San Francisco Giants, giving the O's nine losses in 11 games despite another great outing by starting pitcher Trevor Rogers The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Visit RFKAllAccess.com and use the promo code ONLYAL for a special discount For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

09:20 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on how quickly the Jayden Daniels-Terry McLaurin QB1-WR1 chemistry can be back in full effect, the likely regression of the team in terms of fourth-down efficiency and more 23:35 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack on the state of sports media given the rise of independent media, the significance of the contract extension for receiver Terry McLaurin as it relates to quarterback Jayden Daniels becoming extension-eligible in the 2027 offseason, whether Standig is surprised at how team-friendly the McLaurin extension ended up being, Standig's intel on the initial gap between the Commanders and McLaurin in contract-extension negotiations, the initial (and inaccurate) reporting on the terms of the extension, the uneventful nature of the team's Cutdown To 53, the outlook for the Commanders at running back and more 56:16 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks for the season openers of the seven FBS teams of the Mid-Atlantic region and thoughts on Maryland given that head coach Mike Locksley may be on the hot seat 01:06:52 - Orioles: breakdown of a 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox to conclude a four-game sweep during which the O's totaled just seven runs Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site-wide during Omaha Steaks' Labor Day Sale. And use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code GALDI to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

13:24 - Commanders: analysis of the specifics of the team's contract extension with receiver Terry McLaurin, including why it is a win for general manager Adam Peters, and reaction to Peters and McLaurin opening up about the negotiations 52:27 - Commanders: discussion of the state of the team's roster off comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at a joint press conference 01:00:09 - Nationals: breakdown of an 11-2 loss at the New York Yankees to conclude a three-game sweep in which the Nats got out-homered, 10-2 01:09:14 - Orioles: thoughts on a 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox in a game in which the O's blew a 2-1 ninth-inning lead Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during Omaha Steaks' Labor Day Sale. And use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code GALDI to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/galdi Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit and join BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

19:43 - Commanders: position-group-by-position-group analysis of the team's Cutdown To 53, including reaction to a report that the team is looking to trade cornerback Noah Igbinoghene 32:53 - Nationals: breakdown of a 5-1 loss at the New York Yankees as starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore struggled for a sixth time in eight starts 40:16 - Orioles: discussion of a 5-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox in a game in which starting pitcher Kyle Bradish was dominant in his return to the Majors from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in June 2024 Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site-wide during Omaha Steaks' Labor Day Sale. And use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code GALDI to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

14:10 - Commanders: reaction to the team and receiver Terry McLaurin agreeing on a three-year contract extension, ending a lengthy saga 25:23 - Guest: Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post with analysis of the Commanders and receiver Terry McLaurin agreeing on a three-year contract extension, a preview of the team's Cutdown To 53, thoughts on a potential contract extension for Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels when he becomes extension-eligible in the 2027 offseason and more 54:06 - Nationals: breakdown of a 10-5 loss at the New York Yankees 57:59 - Orioles: discussion of a 4-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site-wide during Omaha Steaks' Labor Day Sale. And use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code GALDI to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you 19:43 - Commanders: position-group-by-position-group analysis of the team's Cutdown To 53, including reaction to a report that the team is looking to trade cornerback Noah Igbinoghene 32:53 - Nationals: breakdown of a 5-1 loss at the New York Yankees as starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore struggled for a sixth time in eight starts 40:16 - Orioles: discussion of a 5-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox in a game in which starting pitcher Kyle Bradish was dominant in his return to the Majors from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in June 2024 Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site-wide during Omaha Steaks' Labor Day Sale. And use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code GALDI to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:13 - Commanders: analysis of the team trading running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, including the latest on running backs Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez Jr.  25:15 - Commanders: thoughts on receiver Terry McLaurin off him being in attendance for the preseason-ending 30-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens but seemingly being isolated and solemn for much of the game 32:41 - Commanders: how much does the team in the NFL's 2025 preseason going 0-3 with a league-worst point differential of -71 matter?, examination of who did and did not play in the preseason-ending 30-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, discussion of the less-than-fierce QB3 competition between Sam Hartman and Josh Johnson and more 49:32 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats losing two out of three games at the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies, including left fielder James Wood's increasing strikeout problem and a second consecutive excellent series for Nats relievers 01:01:49 - Orioles: reaction to the O's signing catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo to a reported eight-year, $67 million contract extension and a review of the O's losing three out of four games against the American League West-leading Houston Astros Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off site-wide during Omaha Steaks' Labor Day Sale. And use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code GALDI to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/galdi Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads