

The Al Galdi Podcast
Blue Wire
Longtime Washington, D.C. sports personality Al Galdi takes an in-depth look at D.C.-area sports every weekday, giving hard-hitting analysis on - and having some fun with - the Commanders, Nationals, Orioles, Capitals, Wizards, Terrapins, Hoyas and more.
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Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 22min
Episode 102: Washington Football Team and Brandon Scherff fail to agree on multi-year deal and much more
10:24 - Wizards: react to Wes Unseld Jr. being the reported frontrunner to be the Wizards' next head coach...and react to Bradley Beal being ruled out for Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics due to testing positive for COVID-1919:50 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington (predictably) not signing Brandon Scherff to a multi-year contract prior to the July 15 deadline33:19 - Washington Football Team: the top three training-camp questions for Washington's offensive line45:22 - Washington Football Team: examining Dexter Manley being back to being Washington's all-time sack king and more reveals from Pro Football Reference's new sack data for 1960-8153:13 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Dwayne Haskins allegedly being a victim of domestic violence from his wife59:08 - Guest: Nationals broadcaster Dan Kolko on the state of the Nats, including whether the lineup is good, what has gone wrong for Victor Robles and Patrick Corbin and why the Nats' defense has been such a pleasant surprise 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.

Jul 14, 2021 • 1h 15min
Episode 101: conversation with Doc Walker on Washington Football Team and much more
11:30 - Nationals and Orioles: thoughts on Max Scherzer's start and more from the 2021 MLB All-Star Game and analysis of Juan Soto's and Trey Mancini's performances in the 2021 Home Run Derby24:09 - Washington Football Team: react to team president Jason Wright saying that "Warriors" will not be the team's permanent name37:36 - Washington Football Team: the top three training-camp questions for Washington at tight end49:32 - Guest: Doc Walker, host of The Doc Walker Podcast, on the Washington Football Team - what training camp will be like, the quarterback situation, the state of the offensive line, the defense needing to take another step and more 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.

Jul 12, 2021 • 1h 42min
Episode 100: conversation with Kevin Sheehan on Washington Football Team and much more
09:57 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept in three games at the MLB-leading San Francisco Giants and thoughts off the Nats taking high-school shortstop/third baseman Brady House with the No. 11 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft38:12 - Washington Football Team: react to Jason Wright saying that the permanent team name and logo will be unveiled in early 202244:21 - Washington Football Team: the top three training-camp questions for the defensive line01:04:00 - Guest: Kevin Sheehan, host of The Kevin Sheehan Show podcast, on the Washington Football Team - Dan Snyder, the quarterback situation, the defense and more01:29:21 - Orioles: analysis of the lack of success for the Orioles' young starting pitchers so far this season off a three-game sweep to the Chicago White Sox and thoughts off the O's taking Sam Houston State outfielder Colton Cowser with the No. 5 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft 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.

Jul 9, 2021 • 1h 6min
Episode 99: chat with Pro Football Focus' Ian Hartitz on WFT, Nats collapse at Padres and Rafa is coming to D.C.
11:33 - Nationals: analysis of a disastrous 9-8 loss at the San Diego Padres, including a rant on Davey Martinez using Sam Clay and not Brad Hand in the bottom of the ninth34:17 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead fantasy-football analyst Ian Hartitz on the Washington Football Team, including ranking William Jackson III as the NFL's No. 1 shadow cornerback since 2019, why Ryan Fitzpatrick will upgrade Washington's offense and more57:36 - Tennis: thoughts on Rafael Nadal playing at the 2021 Citi Open in Washington, D.C. 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.

Jul 8, 2021 • 55min
Episode 98: how likely is meaningful culture change for WFT with Dan Snyder? and much more
06:19 - Nationals: analysis of a 15-5 win at the San Diego Padres and of Juan Soto being in the 2021 Home Run Derby24:12 - Washington Football Team: three major concluding thoughts off the outcome of the Beth Wilkinson investigation42:10 - Capitals: the No. 1 takeaway from a Caps perspective from the Tampa Bay Lightning winning a second consecutive Stanley Cup title48:49 - Orioles: react to Matt Harvey getting rocked in a 10-2 loss on the Toronto Blue Jays and to struggles for other veteran Orioles 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.

Jul 7, 2021 • 1h 5min
Episode 97: deep dive on legal aspects of Beth Wikinson investigation into WFT and much more
09:49 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-4 loss at the San Diego Padres and of what should happen with the Nats' rotation now that Erick Fedde is back30:05 - Guest: Neal Mollen, a lawyer who practiced labor and employment law for three-plus decades and is an adjunct professor at George Mason's Antonin Scalia Law School, on the Beth Wilkinson investigation into the Washington Football Team's workplace53:16 - Washington Football Team: why Terry McLaurin is even more impressive than he gets credit for01:02:49 - Orioles: react to a 7-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays 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.

Jul 6, 2021 • 1h 22min
Episode 96: chat with Pro Football Focus' Ben Linsey on WFT having NFL's No. 12 roster and much more
09:48 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-5 win at the San Diego Padres and the Nats' recent injury mess and a rant on Max Scherzer not being named to the National League All-Star Team44:06 - Washington Football Team: examining the latest off the outcome of the Beth Wilkinson investigation and the NFL permanently banning Dwight Schar as an owner, marking yet another win for Dan Snyder55:07 - Guest: Ben Linsey, analyst for Pro Football Focus, on his rankings of NFL rosters, including ranking the Washington Football Team as having the league's No. 12 roster off being at No. 31 last year01:11:04 - Wizards: react to the latest in the Wiz's head-coaching search01:14:22 - Maryland basketball: what Aaron Wiggins staying in the 2021 NBA Draft means for the Terrapins01:16:51 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's getting swept in three games at the Los Angeles Angels and on Cedric Mullins being named to the American League All-Star Team 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.

Jul 2, 2021 • 1h 39min
Episode 95: Dan Snyder wins in outcome of Beth Wilkinson investigation and much more
09:43 - Washington Football Team: in-depth react to the results of the Beth Wilkinson investigation into Washington's workplace, including another victory for Dan Snyder31:45 - Washington Football Team: reflections on the name change - and all that went into it - on the one-year anniversary of the weekend that changed everything46:34 - Guest: Ben Rolfe, senior managing editor for Pro Football Network, on his rankings of all 32 NFL offensive lines, including having the Washington Football Team's offensive line No. 3 in the NFL01:04:50 - Nationals: thoughts on a 6-2 rain-shortened five-inning loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and on the Nats not having any All-Star Game starting position players01:22:14 - Wizards: examining the latest in the Wizards' head-coaching search01:26:02 - Maryland basketball: analysis of Eric Ayala returning for his senior season, what now for Aaron Wiggins and the signing of transfer Pavlo Dziuba01:32:31 - Orioles: paying proper homage to the Orioles' stunning three-game sweep of the Houston Astros and a preview of the O's facing former Oriole Alex Cobb 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.

Jun 30, 2021 • 1h 35min
Episode 94: Washington Football Team names Tanya Snyder as co-CEO and much more
11:14 - Washington Football Team: in-depth breakdown of Washington naming Tanya Snyder as co-CEO31:29 - Washington Football Team: an examination of what Ryan Fitzpatrick is as a quarterback and what he could mean for Washington receivers41:24 - Nationals: analysis of a 4-3 win at the Tampa Bay Rays, including Kyle Schwarber's incredible home-run barrage continuing, another good start for Joe Ross and the wild state of the bullpen01:01:56 - Guest: Wizards insider Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington on the Wizards' head-coaching search, the team potentially acquiring a third major piece this offseason, what the Wiz can learn from the Phoenix Suns and more01:21:07 - Orioles: react to the O's shockingly winning the first two games of a three-game series at the mighty Houston Astros, including Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays delivering01:28:43 - Maryland basketball: thoughts on Darryl Morsell and what now for the Terrapins off him transferring to Marquette 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.

Jun 28, 2021 • 1h 21min
Episode 93: analysis of WFT being better at knowing when to part with players and much more
09:33 - Nationals: sorting through the good and the bad for the Nats in their four-game split at the Miami Marlins36:47 - Washington Football Team: an instructive comp for Ron Rivera releasing Morgan Moses off him reportedly agreeing on a deal with the New York Jets...and examining the hits and misses for Washington cutting ties with players in the Dan Snyder Era01:01:34 - Wizards: thoughts on the latest in the Wiz's head-coaching search, including who Galdi most wants as Wiz head coach01:11:31 - Orioles: react to the end of the Orioles' franchise-record road losing streak, continued ineptitude from Orioles starting pitchers and more from the O's losing three of four games to the Toronto Blue Jays in Buffalo 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.


