The Al Galdi Podcast

09:02 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' reportedly trading Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a major selloff...and thoughts on a doubleheader split at the Philadelphia Phillies35:16 - Wizards: react to a wild NBA Draft night for the Wizards that featured them trading Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers and taking Gonzaga's Corey Kispert with the No. 15 pick47:20 - Washington Football Team: deep dive on Washington's quarterback competition - including where Kyle Allen stands - off Ron Rivera's and Ryan Fitzpatrick's training-camp press conferences on Thursday, July 29, 202101:05:56 - Washington Football Team: deep dive on Chase Young off his and Ron Rivera's training-camp press conferences from Thursday, July 29, 2021, including Chase on Washington's COVID-19 player-vaccination-rate situation01:19:22 - Washington Football Team: an Antonio Gibson health update, Ron Rivera talks Jeremy Reaves and Jamin Davis discusses how he is impressingSubmit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:06 - Washington Football Team: commentary on Ron Rivera's post-training-camp-practice press conference from Wednesday, July 28, 2021, including Ron on the competition at safety and two rookie defensive standouts20:51 - Washington Football Team: commentary on Terry McLaurin's post-training-camp-practice press conference from Wednesday, July 28, 2021, including Terry on what Ryan Fitzpatrick means for pass catchers and on Washington's COVID-19 player-vaccination-rate situation42:00 - Nationals: analysis of a second major COVID-19 outbreak for the Nats in the 2021 season as the Nats' nightmare July continues50:44 - Capitals: react to the Caps trading back for Vitek Vanecek off having just lost him in the expansion draft for the Seattle Kraken53:42 - Wizards: thoughts on Tommy Sheppard's first two first-round picks as Wizards general manager and on Bradley Beal potentially asking to be traded off Sheppard's pre-NBA Draft press conference01:02:06 - Orioles: a look at multiple Orioles trade chips shining and other items from an 8-7 walk-off win over the Miami MarlinsSubmit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09:26 - Capitals: thoughts on the Caps re-signing Alex Ovechkin to a five-year, $47.5 million contract19:31 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington agreeing with Logan Thomas on a reported three-year, $24 million contract extension27:03 - Washington Football Team: react to Ron Rivera sounding off on Washington's low COVID-19-vaccination rate for players and to Ron's comments on the quarterback competition41:09 - Nationals: processing a wild day for the Nats - Stephen Strasburg being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, Trea Turner testing positive for COVID-19, more on the Nats being sellers come the MLB Trade Deadline and a 6-4 win at the Philadelphia Phillies01:04:18 - Orioles: examining a 7-3 loss to the Miami Marlins and whether the O's are going to trade Trey Mancini prior to the MLB Trade DeadlineSubmit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:24 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington signing Jonathan Allen to a four-year, $72 million contract extension18:10 - Washington Football Team: why Washington should not be in on trading for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson - at least not right now31:26 - Guest: Steve Czaban, host of the CzabeCast podcast, on the Washington Football Team, the Wizards and more57:08 - Washington Football Team: the top three training-camp questions for Washington special teams01:13:52 - Nationals: react to a 6-5 walk-off loss at the Philadelphia Phillies due to a second consecutive blown save by Brad Hand and to the Nats' selloff potentially including Trea Turner01:30:46 - Capitals: thoughts on the Caps' trade of Brenden Dillon to the Winnipeg JetsSubmit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09:50 - Wizards: react to Bradley Beal reportedly considering asking to be traded12:18 - Nationals vs. Orioles: analysis of why the Nats should be sellers come the MLB Trade Deadline and of the Nats' disastrous three-game sweep at the Orioles, including some thoughts from an O's perspective39:08 - Washington Football Team: observations from the Cleveland Indians' name change to Guardians through the prism of Washington's name-change saga51:28 - Washington Football Team: the top three training-camp questions for Washington at quarterback01:10:31 - Capitals: examining comments from Brian MacLellan on contract negotiations with Alex Ovechkin and on whether the Caps will trade Evgeny KuznetsovSubmit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:02 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington getting its COVID-19 vaccination rate for players to at least 50 percent and to the NFL threatening forfeits and loss of game checks for games cancelled for COVID-19 protocols for unvaccinated players20:40 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Ryan Fitzpatrick calling the 2021 Washington Football Team "the best situation that I've ever gone into as 'the guy' "...and analysis of the best teams that Fitzpatrick has been on in his NFL career and what we can take from them regarding Washington31:26 - Washington Football Team: the top three training-camp questions for Washington at receiver47:07 - Guest: Aaron Schatz, the creator of Football Outsiders and the editor-in-chief of Football Outsiders Almanac 2021, on the Washington Football Team, key analytics principles in the NFL and the analytics movement in the NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09:59 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-1 10-inning loss to the Miami Marlins24:02 - Capitals: react to the Caps losing Vitek Vanecek in the expansion draft for the Seattle Kraken30:32 - Washington Football Team: scheduled fun with some of the fails for Washington at safety since the death of Sean Taylor and an examination of the top three training-camp questions for Washington at safety51:18 - Guest: Scott Jackson, the host of The Official Washington Football Team Postgame Show, on optimism for Washington in the 2021 season, Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Taylor Heinicke and more...and on the Wizards, including what they have in new head coach Wes Unseld Jr.01:16:46 - Wizards: thoughts on a report that the Los Angeles Lakers are potentially interested in trading for Russell Westbrook01:22:13 - Orioles: takeaways from a 5-4 walk-off loss at the Tampa Bay Rays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:25 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-3 win over the Miami Marlins and react to Mike Rizzo's comments on the Starlin Castro situation and on how the Nats are approaching the July 30 MLB Trade Deadline43:16 - Guest: former NFL executive Joe Banner on the Washington Football Team - the outcome of the Beth Wilkinson investigation, Ron Rivera's culture overhaul, Washington signing Ryan Fitzpatrick, modern roster construction and more59:38 - Washington Football Team: the top three training-camp questions for Washington at running back01:13:13 - Capitals: five takeaways from who the Caps did and did not protect for the expansion draft for the Seattle Kraken01:24:07 - Orioles: thoughts on John Means struggling in a 9-3 loss at the Tampa Bay Rays in his return from a left-shoulder strain, including a key point about how the rebuilding O's should think about Means Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07:34 - Nationals: analysis of an 18-1 blasting of the Miami Marlins, including a stunning Shohei Ohtani-like performance by Jon Lester24:22 - Wizards: react to Wes Unseld Jr.'s introductory press conference as Wizards head coach, including telling comments from Ted Leonsis36:48 - Washington Football Team: examining what the death of Dan Snyder's mother could mean for Washington's ownership structure41:14 - Washington Football Team: the top three training-camp questions for Washington at cornerback54:06 - Orioles: thoughts on another good outing for Spenser Watkins and more from a 6-1 win at the Tampa Bay Rays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08:22 - Nationals: in-depth analysis of a surreal three-day stretch for the Nats - gunfire outside of Nationals Park, Starlin Castro is placed on Administrative Leave, F.P. Santangelo is back on MASN, the Nats lose two of three games to the San Diego Padres and more51:55 - Wizards: the many reasons to like the hiring of Wes Unseld Jr. as Wizards head coach01:08:26 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Washington reportedly still having a sub-50-percent COVID-19 vaccination rate among players01:18:39 - Washington Football Team: the top three training-camp questions for Washington at linebacker01:29:14 - Orioles: react to Matt Harvey's gem and more from the O's winning two of three games at the Kansas City Royals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.