The Al Galdi Podcast

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Ben Standig of LastManStandig.Substack.com on how and why the Commanders' 2025 season has gone wrong, including what was behind head coach Dan Quinn demoting Joe Whitt Jr. and taking over as defensive coordinator, whether injuries truly are the biggest reason for the team's disappointing season, how we should view what general manager Adam Peters did in the 2025 offseason, the possibility that there's more to the team's disappointing season than we know and what to make of quarterback Marcus Mariota saying, "I don't think we are who we think we are..." Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 4-1 win at the Carolina Hurricanes Segment 4 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 84-64 win over Alcorn State and Virginia's 91-53 win over Hampton Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during their Semi-Annual 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! Exclusive NordVPN deal at NordVPN.com/Galdi - try it risk free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Visit Roda.com and use the promo code GALDI20 for 20 percent off any service 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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of head coach Dan Quinn demoting Joe Whitt Jr. and taking over as the team's defensive coordinator, reaction to cornerback Tre Amos having suffered a fractured fibula in the 44-22 loss to the Detroit Lions and discussion of the NFL suspending interior defensive lineman Daron Payne for one game without pay for throwing a punch at Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: thoughts on the status of quarterback Jayden Daniels, how advanced stats make quarterback Marcus Mariota's performance in the 44-22 loss to the Detroit Lions look even better and further examination of Mariota saying, "I don't think we are who we think we are..." Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: breakdown of a 137-135 overtime loss at the Detroit Pistons for the Wizards' ninth consecutive loss in a game in which they blew a 13-point fourth-quarter lead, including blowing a five-point lead with 14 seconds left in the fourth quarter Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during their Semi-Annual 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! Exclusive NordVPN deal at NordVPN.com/Galdi - try it risk free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Visit Roda.com and use the promo code GALDI20 for 20 percent 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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: examination of the state of the team's season and a proper bashing of the defense off its latest hideous performance in a 44-22 loss to the Detroit Lions Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: why quarterback Jayden Daniels should not be shut down for the season, how quarterback Marcus Mariota played well in the 44-22 loss to the Detroit Lions, a telling comment from Mariota, review of Commanders special teams in the loss to the Lions and more Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: reaction to a report that President Donald Trump wants the team's new stadium to be named after him Segment 5 - College Football: discussion of Maryland's 35-20 loss at Rutgers, Navy's 49-10 loss at No. 10 Notre Dame, No. 14 Virginia's 16-9 loss to Wake Forest, James Madison's 35-23 win at Marshall and Liberty's 21-17 loss to Missouri State Segment 6 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 3-2 loss at the Tampa Bay Lightning Segment 7 - Washington Wizards: analysis of a 148-115 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and a 111-105 loss to the Dallas Mavericks Segment 8 - College Basketball: thoughts on Georgetown's 70-60 win at Maryland, Virginia Tech's 107-101 overtime win over Providence and Virginia's 81-62 win over North Carolina Central  Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during their Semi-Annual 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! Exclusive NordVPN deal at NordVPN.com/Galdi - try it risk free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Visit Roda.com and use the promo code GALDI20 for 20 percent off any service 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 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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: breakdown of the team's latest injury report for the game against the Detroit Lions, examination of the Lions' defense and offense and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including Kingsbury on the Commanders' rushing offense and Whitt on him moving from being in the Commanders' coaches' booth during games to being on the Commanders' sideline during games  Segment 3 - Guest: longtime Detroit Lions radio play-by-play announcer Dan Miller with a deep dive on the Lions in preparation for the Washington Commanders' game against the Lions Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a win against the Detroit Lions and a prediction for the game Segment 5 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks for the FBS teams of the Mid-Atlantic region and thoughts on big games for Maryland, Navy and Virginia Segment 6 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 5-3 loss at the Pittsburgh Penguins in a game in which the Caps went just 2-for-5 on the penalty kill and 0-for-3 on the power play Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during their Semi-Annual 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! Exclusive NordVPN deal at NordVPN.com/Galdi - try it risk free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Visit Roda.com and use the promo code GALDI20 for 20 percent off any service 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 Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: breakdown of the team's initial injury report for the game against the Detroit Lions in terms of offensive players and discussion of the offense and of the state of the team's season off comments from head coach Dan Quinn, including how the rushing offense is doing, how the team is handling having been walloped by injury and the notion of the team - as Quinn said - trying to win now and develop for tomorrow Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: breakdown of the team's initial injury report for the game against the Detroit Lions in terms of defensive players and discussion of the defense off comments from head coach Dan Quinn, including what now for the team at cornerback with Marshon Lattimore done for the season, what has gone wrong for cornerback Mike Sainristil and safety Quan Martin and why defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. is moving from being in the team's coaches' booth during games to being on the team's sideline during games Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 6-1 win over the St. Louis Blues to snap a four-game losing streak in a game in which winger Alex Ovechkin became the first player ever to score at least 900 career NHL regular-season goals Segment 5 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 136-107 loss at the Boston Celtics Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during their Semi-Annual 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! Exclusive NordVPN deal at NordVPN.com/Galdi - try it risk free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Visit Roda.com and use the promo code GALDI20 for 20 percent 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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1 - Show open, reaction to the Washington Commanders not making any trades on 2025 NFL Trade Deadline Day and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style breakdowns of why the Commanders are having such a disappointing 2025 season, what's fair and accurate to say about general manager Adam Peters, the truth about the performance of quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 2025 season, whether we should be concerned about Daniels' durability, how offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is doing in the 2025 season and more Segment 3 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of the introductory press conference for O's manager Craig Albernaz Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during their Semi-Annual 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! Exclusive NordVPN deal at NordVPN.com/Galdi - try it risk free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Visit Roda.com and use the promo code GALDI20 for 20 percent off any service 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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels having suffered a dislocated left elbow and receiver Luke McCaffrey having suffered a broken collarbone in the 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football and reaction to head coach Dan Quinn during his day-after-the-game press conference admitting to having been wrong for having Daniels in the game when he got injured Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the defense off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference off the 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, including cornerback Marshon Lattimore having suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the game and a reveal by Quinn of a change regarding defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. - he's moving from being in the coaches' booth during games to being on the sideline during games Segment 4 - College Basketball: thoughts on season-opening wins for Maryland, Georgetown, Virginia and Virginia Tech Segment 5 - Washington Wizards: breakdown of a 119-102 loss at the New York Knicks Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during their Semi-Annual 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! Exclusive NordVPN deal at NordVPN.com/Galdi - try it risk free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Visit Roda.com and use the promo code GALDI20 for 20 percent off any service 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 For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: in-depth reaction to quarterback Jayden Daniels suffering a left-elbow injury in a 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football and an examination of the state of the Commanders' season, including why the team should be a seller regarding the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: breakdown of another wretched performance by the defense in a 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football and thoughts on the rushing offense, special teams and more from the game Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders and a 4-3 shootout loss at the Buffalo Sabres, giving the Caps a four-game losing streak Segment 5 - College Football: discussion of Maryland's 55-10 loss to No. 2 Indiana to fall to 0-37 against ranked Big Ten teams since joining the conference beginning with the 2014 season, Navy's 31-17 loss at North Texas, No. 15 Virginia's 31-21 win at Cal, Virginia Tech's 28-16 loss to No. 16 Louisville, Old Dominion's 31-6 win at ULM to become bowl-eligible and Liberty's 59-30 win over Delaware Segment 6 - Washington Wizards: review of a 125-94 loss to the Orlando Magic Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during their Semi-Annual 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! Exclusive NordVPN deal at NordVPN.com/Galdi - try it risk free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Visit Roda.com and use the promo code GALDI20 for 20 percent off any service 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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1 - Show open, reaction to the Washington Nationals reportedly hiring Tampa Bay Rays senior director of player development Blake Butera as manager and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: breakdown of the latest injury report for the team for its game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including Kingsbury on the impact of the injuries at receiver and Whitt on the changes for the defense and on the defense having the proper mindset for a turnaround Segment 3 - Guest: Seattle Seahawks insider Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic with a deep dive on the Seahawks in preparation for the Washington Commanders' game against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, including how Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury can best attack the Seahawks' great defense Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a win against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football and a prediction for the game Segment 5 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks for the FBS teams of the Mid-Atlantic region and thoughts on Maryland's game against No. 2 Indiana Segment 6 - Washington Wizards: discussion of a 127-108 loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game in which the Wizards committed 23 turnovers to the Thunder's six Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during their Semi-Annual 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! Visit Roda.com and use the promo code GALDI20 for 20 percent off any service Exclusive NordVPN deal at NordVPN.com/Galdi - try it risk free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com for great merch Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: reaction to a good news/bad news day for the team in terms of injury news with quarterback Jayden Daniels fully practicing and being poised to return from a one-game absence caused by a hamstring injury but also receiver Terry McLaurin having re-injured his quadriceps and being out for a fifth time in six games and perhaps much longer Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the Seattle Seahawks' imposing defense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, insight from head coach Dan Quinn on the struggles of the rushing offense and on the improvement of the defense and more Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide during their Semi-Annual 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! Visit Roda.com and use the promo code GALDI20 for 20 percent off any service Exclusive NordVPN deal at NordVPN.com/Galdi - try it risk free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com for great merch For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.