The Al Galdi Podcast

17:46 - Guest: Pro Football Focus NFL and NFL Draft analyst John Kosko on his ranking of all 32 starting quarterbacks in the NFL, including his methodology for the ranking, why he had the Commanders' Jayden Daniels at No. 6, the major gap between where Daniels was ranked and where the other five quarterbacks taken over the top-12 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft were ranked, what it will take for Daniels to ascend to being a top-five QB1 in the NFL, why who Kosko had at No. 1 generated controversy, why Kosko had the Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott at No. 17 and much more 45:37 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-7 10-inning win over the Atlanta Braves to complete a sweep of two games and give the Nats five consecutive wins and six wins in seven games 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 $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

17:07 - Commanders: analysis of what the quarterback-sneak play made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles over the last few seasons - The Tush Push - remaining a legal play means for the Commanders off a proposal by the Green Bay Packers at the NFL's Spring League Meeting failing to get the necessary 24 out of 32 votes 36:54 - Orioles: breakdown of a wild 8-4 11-inning win at the Milwaukee Brewers to avoid a three-game sweep and snap the Orioles' eight-game losing streak in a game in which the O's overcame a 2-1 eighth-inning deficit but blew a 3-2 ninth-inning lead and a 4-3 10th-inning lead 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 

13:54 - Guest: Ben Garrett, editor of Ole Miss Spirit, on Commanders cornerback Trey Amos, who the team took in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss, including how he was the most consistent player on Ole Miss' great 2024 defense, his versatility as a cornerback and why he in the NFL can be an immediate contributor and shutdown corner 34:07 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves for the Nats' fourth consecutive victory 44:15 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing their eighth consecutive game and for the 14th time in 16 games with a 5-2 loss at the Milwaukee Brewers...and reaction to Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias' first session with reporters since the firing of manager Brandon Hyde 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 

11:42 - Guest: Mike Jorgensen, who has been the analyst for radio broadcasts of Oregon football games since 1990 and who was a quarterback for Oregon for the 1981 through 1984 seasons, on what the Commanders have in offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. off taking him with the No. 29-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Oregon, his improvement over his three seasons at Oregon, his need to increase his strength, his extreme athleticism, Oregon's history of producing high-level NFL offensive linemen, Conerly doing well against edge defender Abdul Carter in Oregon's 45-37 win over Penn State in the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game, the positive traits of Commanders quarterback and Oregon legend Marcus Mariota and more 32:54 - Capitals: reaction to and discussion of key comments from Caps president of hockey operations Brian MacLellan and Caps senior vice president and general manager Chis Patrick in a joint season-ending press conference, including the future of winger Alex Ovechkin, the state of the Caps' goaltending and a blunt statement on the futures of center Nicklas Backstrom and winger T.J. Oshie 48:22 - Orioles: analysis of a 5-4 loss at the Milwaukee Brewers, giving the O's seven consecutive losses and 13 losses over the team's last 15 games 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 

11:36 - Guest: sports-analytics and sports-betting expert Neil Greenberg of The Washington Post on what to make of the Commanders being favored in 12 of the team's 17 games in the 2025 regular season, what the team being favored in so many games says about its candidacy to be a regression team in the 2025 season, why the Commanders are likely to exceed their prevailing over/under win total of 9.5 for the 2025 regular season, why rest advantage in the NFL may not be what we previously thought, whether the Commanders with what they've done in the 2025 offseason have improved, the approach that Commanders general manager Adam Peters has taken in the 2025 offseason, how to view the Capitals' 2024-2025 season and more 37:21 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats sweeping three games at the Orioles, including a big series for the Nats' offense 50:39 - Orioles: in-depth reaction to the O's firing manager Brandon Hyde and to them getting swept by the Nats in three games 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 $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:55 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on the Commanders' three Day 3 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft in receiver Jaylin Lane, linebacker Kain Medrano and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt 46:07 - Capitals: breakdown of and reaction to a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes to end the Caps' season via losing that best-of-seven second-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, four games to one 58:37 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 loss at the Atlanta Braves to lose three out of four games in the series, including discussion of shortstop CJ Abrams' impressive season and whether the Nats are trying to sign him to a contract extension 01:12:24 - Orioles: thoughts on a 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins to complete a three-game sweep and drop the O's to at least 12 games below 500 in a regular season for the first time since October 2021 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 $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:37 - Commanders: five takeaways from the Commanders' 2025 regular-season schedule 29:43 - Nationals: breakdown of a 5-4 win at the Atlanta Braves to snap the Nats' seven-game losing streak in a game in which the Nats overcame a 4-1 seventh-inning deficit 37:12 - Orioles: analysis of the O's getting swept by the Minnesota Twins in a doubleheader that was comprised of a 6-3 loss in a game in which the O's blew a 3-0 fourth-inning lead and an 8-6 loss in a game in which the O's overcame a 4-0 third-inning deficit but blew a 6-5 eighth-inning lead 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 

15:56 - Guest: Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein on the details of her conversation with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, his strong relationship with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, what Daniels had to say about what he's doing to avoid having a sophomore slump, whether Daniels is the No. 1 quarterback in the NFC right now, the current state of the NFC East, Epstein's memories from covering the Dallas Cowboys for seven seasons, what the Commanders have in former Cowboys receiver Michael Gallup as he comes out of retirement and more 38:48 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 loss at the Atlanta Braves for the Nats' seventh consecutive loss 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 

09:54 - Commanders: examination of the latest on the Commanders' 2025 regular-season schedule, including the likelihood of the team playing on Christmas...and discussion of - and some scheduled fun with - the involvement of quarterback Jayden Daniels' mom, Regina Jackson, with her son off scrutiny of the involvement and off Jackson appearing on The Pivot podcast 25:32 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-2 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes to put the Caps down in that best-of-seven series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, three games to one 32:10 - Wizards: reaction to the Wizards in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery getting the No. 6-overall pick - their worst-possible pick - in a continuing of the tradition of the Bullets/Wizards getting done dirty in NBA Draft Lotteries 38:45 - Nationals: breakdown of a 4-3 walk-off loss at the Atlanta Braves for the Nats' sixth consecutive loss 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 

11:16 - Commanders: discussion of 2025 Commanders Rookie Minicamp, including the involvement of defensive back Gabe Taylor (brother of former Redskins safety Sean Taylor), what head coach Dan Quinn and cornerback Trey Amos had to say about a back injury for Amos reportedly being discovered during the pre-draft process, Quinn's confirmation of how the Commanders will deploy Amos, perhaps telling comments from Quinn on the team not taking an edge defender in the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled fun from Quinn on the Commanders' rumored game in Spain in the 2025 regular season and more  34:04 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-0 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes to put the Caps down in that best-of-seven series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, two games to one 40:01 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats getting swept by the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series in which the Nats got outscored, 20-3 53:45 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two out of three games at the Los Angeles Angels as the O's got back two key players and as shortstop Gunnar Henderson remained hot 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 $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads