The Al Galdi Podcast

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Jul 25, 2025 • 59min

Episode 1,119: Von Miller explains why he signed with Commanders and what he has left and more

22:58 - Commanders: analysis of the team's offensive coaching staff-QB1 continuity, the motivation for the changes to the offensive line and more off comments from head coach Dan Quinn  38:19 - Commanders: discussion of why edge defender Von Miller signed with the team, what he has left as a pass rusher and more off comments from Miller and head coach Dan Quinn and thoughts on comments from Quinn on cornerback Marshon Lattimore and on the team's culture 58:49 - Orioles: reaction to the O's placing closer Felix Bautista on the 15-Day Injured List and a breakdown of a 4-3 win at the Cleveland Guardians to prevent a four-game sweep as multiple Orioles trade chips performed well Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI Visit CateringByUptown.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 
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Jul 24, 2025 • 53min

Episode 1,118: Terry McLaurin officially holds out of Commanders Training Camp and more

11:55 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of receiver Terry McLaurin holding out of 2025 Commanders Training Camp and reaction to encouraging updates on receiver Noah Brown and right guard Samuel Cosmi  32:40 - Commanders: examination of quarterback Jayden Daniels' potential to be even better off comments from Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn, thoughts on edge defender Von Miller off telling comments from linebacker Bobby Wagner and more 45:47 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds despite starting pitcher and trade chip Michael Soroka pitching well 53:25 - Orioles: breakdown of a 3-2 loss at the Cleveland Guardians despite starting  pitcher and trade chip Zach Eflin pitching well in his return from the 15-Day Injured List Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you 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 
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Jul 23, 2025 • 54min

Episode 1,117: Adam Peters and Dan Quinn discuss Terry McLaurin, Von Miller and Jayden Daniels and more

14:24 - Commanders: reaction to comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-training-camp press conference on the stalled contract-extension negotiations with receiver Terry McLaurin, what the team is getting in newly-signed edge defender Von Miller and the outlook for quarterback Jayden Daniels off his sensational rookie season 33:02 - Commanders: reaction to comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at a pre-training-camp press conference on the start of camp, the improvements at the team facility and the state of the roster 45:21 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds 55:49 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-3 loss at the Cleveland Guardians Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, 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 
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Jul 22, 2025 • 51min

Episode 1,116: 2025 Commanders Training Camp preview with Ben Standig and more

14:28 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig with a preview of 2025 Commanders Training Camp, including whether a holdout or hold-in is more likely for receiver Terry McLaurin given his stalled contract-extension negotiations with the team and examinations of the major position battles at camp - the offensive line, RB3, WR3, QB3, the defense, kickoff returner and more 41:04 - Nationals: analysis of a 10-8 win over the Cincinnati Reds in a game in which the Nats had a 7-0 fourth-inning lead that got trimmed to 7-5 via the Nats allowing five runs in the top of the fourth 50:52 - Orioles: breakdown of a 10-5 loss at the Cleveland Guardians in a game in which the O's blew a 3-0 first-inning lead and a 5-3 fourth-inning lead The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 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 
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Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 18min

Episode 1,115: All-22 analysis with Mark Bullock on Von Miller and Terry McLaurin and more

14:06 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on what the Commanders are getting in edge defender Von Miller and on the age issue with receiver Terry McLaurin as he's in the midst of stalled contract-extension negotiations with the team 43:22 - Wizards: thoughts on the team agreeing on contract buyouts with Marcus Smart and Blake Wesley and an upon further review on the Wizards' trade of Bradley Beal in June 2023 off him being bought out by the Phoenix Suns and signing with the Los Angeles Clippers 54:36 - Nationals: discussion of comments from interim general manager Mike DeBartolo regarding the team's plans for the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline and analysis of the Nats losing two out of three games against the San Diego Padres and of notable Nats injury news 01:15:14 - Orioles: reaction to starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez being shut down due to right-elbow soreness and a breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games at the Tampa Bay Rays The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Visit IngrainedFS.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and get a 10-percent discount For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 
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Jul 18, 2025 • 43min

Episode 1,114: Von Miller to Commanders and analysis with Barry Svrluga on Terry McLaurin contract talks and Nats

11:20 - Commanders: why the team agreeing with unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Von Miller on a reported one-year contract is a smart signing 23:24 - Guest: Barry Svrluga, columnist for The Washington Post, on the stalled contract-extension negotiations between the Commanders and receiver Terry McLaurin and on the Nationals' opening for a head of baseball operations, including whether the job is attractive given the concerns with the Lerner ownership group, what was behind interim general manager Mike DeBartolo talking up a new day for the Nats in terms of analytics, whether DeBartolo would be allowed to trade starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore before the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline and whether the Nats' rebuild is salvageable Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 
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Jul 17, 2025 • 56min

Episode 1,113: Terry McLaurin sounds off on being "frustrated" with “disrespectful” Commanders and more

15:20 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of receiver Terry McLaurin in a 32-plus-minute session with reporters expressing his dismay with contract-extension negotiations with the Commanders, including saying that he's "pretty frustrated" and feels that what he has been offered by the team has been "a little bit disrespectful" 52:01 - Nationals and Orioles: praise for the Nats for a strategy that resulted in them selecting five of MLB Pipeline's top 100 prospects in the 2025 MLB Draft and analysis of the O's spending each of their first two first-round picks in the 2025 MLB Draft on a catcher Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI 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 
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Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 12min

Episode 1,112: conversation with Jayden Daniels' longtime personal quarterbacks coach Ryan Porter and more

12:11 - Guest: Ryan Porter, who is the longtime personal quarterbacks coach of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, on the story of how he came to be Daniels' personal quarterbacks coach, Daniels' exceptional footwork, the major positive influence of Daniels' father (who was the best man at Porter's wedding), the innovative virtual-reality technology that Daniels uses, a key philosophy that Porter employs in coaching Daniels, how Daniels is "a generational talent at the quarterback position," Porter's coaching points for Daniels in the 2025 offseason, Porter's pregame conversations with Daniels during the 2024 season, how Daniels is "a Jordan-esque-type figure," how Daniels will be a first-ballot member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and more 40:47 - Nationals and Orioles: reaction to the Nats taking high-school shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1-overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft and to the O's taking four position players with the Nos. 19-, 30-, 31- and 37-overall picks in the 2025 MLB Draft 54:55 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept in three games at the Milwaukee Brewers, dropping the Nats to 10-28 since the start of June 2025 01:09:14 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games against the Miami Marlins Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Visit IngrainedFS.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and get a 10-percent discount For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 
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Jul 11, 2025 • 53min

Episode 1,111: chat with Burgundy Blog on Commanders fandom five years after retirement of "Redskins" and more

14:50 - Guest: Guest: Brent, a.k.a Burgundy Blog on X, on the state of being a Commanders fan on the five-year anniversary of the team retiring the Redskins name and logo, including his journey from having lost significant passion for the team during its time being owned by Dan Snyder to now being fully engaged off the team's renaissance under the Josh Harris ownership group 39:51 - Nationals: breakdown of an 8-1 loss at the St. Louis Cardinals to lose two out of three games in the series 47:03 - Orioles: reaction to the O's trading reliever Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays for the No. 37-overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft and analysis of the O's sweeping a doubleheader against the New York Mets to win two out of three games in the series The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.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 
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Jul 10, 2025 • 42min

Episode 1,110: Commanders reveal Redskins-like alternate uniform and more

13:02 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of the Commanders revealing an alternate uniform based on a Redskins uniform from the glory days of the 1980s and early 1990s, including the strategy that this may be representative of from the Josh Harris ownership group 32:51 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-2 win at the St. Louis Cardinals and of starting pitcher Trevor Williams being done for the season and thoughts on Mike Rizzo's first extended public comments since being fired as Nats president of baseball operations and general manager The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 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 

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