The Al Galdi Podcast

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May 14, 2021 • 1h 39min

Episode 63: Ron Rivera reveals his true thinking at quarterback, Capitals-Bruins preview and much more

15:30 - Washington Football Team: preview of rookie minicamp, including which of Washington's 2021 draft picks are best positioned to make immediate impacts 31:21 - Washington Football Team: in-depth analysis of recent comments by Ron Rivera on how NFL teams don't have to have elite quarterbacks to win Super Bowls and how this explains the signing of Ryan Fitzpatrick 52:52 - Capitals: preview of and prediction for the Caps' series against the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs 01:03:29 - Guest: Peter Hassett, co-founder of Russian Machine Never Breaks, on the Capitals' series against the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the state of the Caps and more 01:19:58 - Nationals: thoughts on a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, including a great start by Patrick Corbin and Daniel Hudson and Austin Voth continuing to do well 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.
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May 13, 2021 • 1h 15min

Episode 62: The Washington Football Team's 2021 schedule is out, WFT is signing Charles Leno Jr. and much more

11:13 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington's 2021 regular-season schedule 33:27 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington signing left tackle Charles Leno Jr., including the encouraging trend that the acquisition continues 42:33 - Wizards: examining a 120-116 loss at the Atlanta Hawks, including Daniel Gafford continuing to not play enough 50:57 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 10-inning loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, including a third straight bad performance by Brad Hand and more struggles for Nats' hitters 01:07:24 - Orioles: thoughts on Matt Harvey's return to Citi Field and more from a 7-1 loss at the New York Mets 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.
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May 12, 2021 • 1h 27min

Episode 61: WFT film breakdowns with former WFT TE Logan Paulsen, RIP Colt Brennan and much more

11:32 - Guest: former Washington tight end Logan Paulsen provides his breakdowns of tight ends John Bates and Sammis Reyes and offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi, explains why Ryan Fitzpatrick is a big upgrade for Washington at quarterback and more 32:36 - Washington Football Team: react to former Washington quarterback Colt Brennan dying at the age of just 37 and examining his legacy 48:17 - Capitals: thoughts on a regular-season ending 2-1 win over the Caps' first-round opponent in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Boston Bruins, including the return of Alex Ovechkin 59:06 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, including Josh Bell failing in yet another big spot 01:12:52 - Nationals: how Nats fans should remember former Nats starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann off him announcing his retirement 01:20:46 - Orioles: analysis of bullpen implosion in a 3-2 walk-off loss at the New York Mets that came despite another great start from John 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.
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May 11, 2021 • 1h 5min

Episode 60: deep dive on WFT's thinking at tight end, chat with Kentucky football radio voice Tom Leach about WFT LB Jamin Davis and much more

10:40 - Washington Football Team: off Washington releasing Marcus Baugh, an in-depth examination of the team's thinking at tight end, including the apparent belief in John Bates and Sammis Reyes 24:31 - Guest: the radio voice of Kentucky football and basketball, Tom Leach, on the Washington Football Team's first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis 38:02 - Wizards: analysis of a 125-124 loss at the Atlanta Hawks, including another big - and record-setting - performance by Russell Westbrook 49:24 - COVID-19: react to Washington. D.C. allowing for more fans - and soon full capacity - at Nationals, Wizards and Capitals games 57:03 - Orioles: thoughts on the bright spots from a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox, including a much-needed good series for Ryan Mountcastle 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.
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May 10, 2021 • 1h 23min

Episode 59: WFT to sign Charles Leno Jr. and/or Bobby McCain? and much more

09:44 - Washington Football Team:  examining what Washington would be getting in left tackle Charles Leno Jr. and free safety Bobby McCain with them set to make free-agent visits to Washington on Monday 18:55 - Capitals: a review of what mattered from a 1-1-0 weekend against the Philadelphia Flyers, including the Caps' injuries continuing to mount 27:23 - Wizards: analysis of yet another wild win - a 133-132 overtime victory at the Indiana Pacers that included monster performances by Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook 37:12 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two of three games at the New York Yankees, including a bad weekend for Brad Hand 59:58 - Nationals: react to F.P. Santangelo being accused of sexual misconduct 01:15:16 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's losing the first three games of a four-game series against the MLB-leading Boston Red Sox 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.
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May 7, 2021 • 1h 23min

Episode 58: examination of why WFT did not take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft, chat with WFT insider JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington and more

04:38 - Capitals: scheduled fun at the expense of the New York Rangers off the NHL fining them $250,000 and suspending one of Tom Wilson's victims, Pavel Buchnevich 10:19 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington announcing its intent to welcome back fans to FedEx Field for the 2021 season at full capacity 18:17 - Washington Football Team: examination of why Washington did not take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft 33:24 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington on Washington not taking a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft, Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Taylor Heinicke vs. Kyle Allen, Washington potentially trading for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and more 54:00 - Wizards: thoughts on a gutsy 131-129 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors 01:02:50 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves to complete a three-game sweep that featured plenty of frustration for the Nats' offense 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.
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May 6, 2021 • 1h 16min

Episode 57: Jack Del Rio speaks, chat with UNC WRs coach Lonnie Galloway on Dyami Brown and much more

06:27 - Washington Football Team: react to what Jack Del Rio said to WashingtonFootball.com about a number topics regarding Washington's defense, including that Landon Collins is staying at strong safety (or is he?)  24:45 - Guest: North Carolina  receivers coach Lonnie Galloway on UNC receiver Dyami Brown, who the Washington Football Team took in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft 33:10 - Capitals: review of a 4-2 fight-laden win at the New York Rangers that also featured an emotional hat trick by T.J. Oshie 44:52 - Wizards: thoughts on a wild 135-134 loss at Milwaukee Bucks 53:36 - Orioles: analysis of John Means throwing no-hitter and more from a 6-0 win at the Seattle Mariners 01:01:58 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, including another frustrating game for the Nats' offense 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.
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May 5, 2021 • 1h 1min

Episode 56: in-depth breakdown of WFT's 2021 Draft with NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network and much more

04:34 - Washington Football Team: rant on the insistence that Washington's 2021 Draft picks were so obviously "need" selections as opposed to best-player-available selections 08:24 - Washington Football Team: examining a potential trade that Washington could make for disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers 19:21 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline on all 10 of the Washington Football Team's picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, why Washington had the best draft in the NFC East, the quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft and more 33:46 - Capitals: react to the NHL surprisingly not suspending Tom Wilson for his actions in a 6-3 win at the New York Rangers 43:48 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves, including the return of Juan Soto and a brutal outing for Tanner Rainey 55:37 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-2 loss at the Seattle Mariners 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.
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May 4, 2021 • 1h 10min

Episode 55: reasons to like WFT's 2021 Draft even more, chat with Kentucky co-DC and ILBs coach Jon Sumrall on Jamin Davis and much more

10:22 - Washington Football Team: two reasons to like Washington's 2021 Draft even more 24:16 - Guest: Kentucky co-defensive coordinator and inside-linebackers coach Jon Sumrall on the Washington Football Team's 2021 first-round pick, Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis, including the details of Davis' rise from backup to first-round pick, how he is in pass coverage and against the run and more 40:57 - Capitals: react to a number of developments surrounding a 6-3 win at the New York Rangers, including Alex Ovechkin returning from but then leaving due to injury, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Samsonov being suspended by the team and Tom Wilson going wild 50:56 - Wizards: analysis of a 154-141 win over the Indiana Pacers, as the Wiz put on a spectacular offensive show 01:01:11 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-3 win at the Seattle Mariners and on Adley Rutschman off him being placed on Double-A Bowie's roster 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.
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May 3, 2021 • 1h 14min

Episode 54: deep dive on WFT's 2021 Draft class with NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom of NBC Sports Edge and much more

07:30 - Washington Football Team: react to a report regarding Dan Snyder's involvement in Washington's 2021 Draft 14:44 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom of NBC Sports Edge on all 10 of the Washington Football Team's picks in the 2021 NFL Draft 31:40 - Capitals: thoughts on Alex Ovechkin still being out and on a 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins 37:59 -  Wizards: observations from the Wiz's 1-1 weekend, including Russell Westbrook continuing his tear 47:14 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins, including an excellent weekend for the Nats' rotation and some notable offensive performances for the Nats 01:04:15 - Orioles: analysis of the O's winning two of three games at the Oakland A's, including another great start for John Means and a big series for Austin Hays 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.

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