

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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Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
Episode 1,180: Jayden Daniels injured as Commanders fall to 3-4 with 44-22 loss at Dallas Cowboys and more
Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: deep dive on the offense in the 44-22 loss at the Dallas Cowboys, including quarterback Jayden Daniels getting injured, he and QB2 Marcus Mariota not being at their best and the rushing offense getting stuffed by a supposedly-bad run defense for a second consecutive game Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: breakdown of the defense in the 44-22 loss at the Dallas Cowboys, including the possibility of major change off yet another bad performance Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: discussion of special teams in the 44-22 loss at the Dallas Cowboys Segment 5 - Washington Commanders: reaction to team advisor Bob Myers officially taking on a more formal role for managing partner Josh Harris and limited partner David Blitzer Segment 6 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild and a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks Segment 7 - College Football: thoughts on Maryland's 20-17 loss at UCLA, Virginia's 22-20 win over Washington State to become bowl-eligible and James Madison's 63-27 win over Old Dominion to become bowl-eligible 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 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.

Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 8min
Episode 1,179: preview of Commanders at Dallas Cowboys and more
Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the offense versus the Dallas Cowboys' defense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Cowboys, including bad news on receivers Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Sr. on the Commanders' latest injury report, key stats for the game and analysis of the state of the offense and of running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt's recent fumbling off comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the defense versus the Dallas Cowboys' offense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Cowboys, including bad news on edge defender Dorance Armstrong on the Commanders' latest injury report, key stats for the game and analysis of the struggles of the defense off comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a win at the Dallas Cowboys 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 at UCLA and on the possibility of Maryland replacing head coach Mike Locksley with now-former Penn State head coach - and former Maryland head coach-in-waiting - James Franklin 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 Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube 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.

Oct 16, 2025 • 50min
Episode 1,178: Commanders put Noah Brown on Reserve/Injured List, Terry McLaurin returns to practice and more
Segment 1 - Show open, breakdown of Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young being a Gold Glove Award finalist and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the offense, including reaction to the team placing receiver Noah Brown on the Reserve/Injured List, analysis of the potential return of receiver Terry McLaurin and other items from a busy injury report in terms of offensive players and conversation about running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt potentially having a fumbling problem Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the defense, including concern about edge defender Dorance Armstrong and other items from the team's injury report in terms of defensive players and a look at the great season that Dallas Cowboys quarterback - and Washington killer - Dak Prescott is having as the Commanders prepare for their game at the Cowboys Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: examination of the battle at kicker in the team's game at the Dallas Cowboys in Matt Gay versus Brandon Aubrey and thoughts on the Commanders' bad starts to recent games, the state of the Washington-Dallas rivalry and more 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.

Oct 15, 2025 • 55min
Episode 1,177: Dan Quinn addresses Commanders' frustrating inconsistency and more
Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the state of the team's season and the team's inconsistent nature off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference off the 25-24 walk-off loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the offense off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference off the 25-24 walk-off loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, including how advanced stats say that quarterback Jayden Daniels was significantly better than Bears quarterback Caleb Williams Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the defense off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference off the 25-24 walk-off loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, including why the run defense was so bad and what the Bears' offense did personnel-wise that was telling regarding Commanders cornerbacks Segment 5 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 3-2 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in a game in which the Caps overcame a 2-1 third-period deficit Segment 6 - Liberty Football: thoughts on a 30-27 win over New Mexico State 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 Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service 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.

Oct 14, 2025 • 33min
Episode 1,176: Commanders fall to 3-3 with 25-24 walk-off loss to Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football
Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the three biggest reasons for the 25-24 walk-off loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, including a bad game for the defense and a very disappointing game for the rushing offense Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: breakdown of how quarterback Jayden Daniels in the the 25-24 walk-off loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football - despite committing two crucial turnovers - overall played well Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: discussion of special teams in the the 25-24 walk-off loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football 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! Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.com and 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.

Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 15min
Episode 1,175: preview of Commanders vs. Chicago Bears on MNF with Bears insider Zack Pearson and more
Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: reaction to receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown being out for the game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football and other injury news for the game and thoughts on running back running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt off comments from head coach Dan Quinn Segment 3 - Guest: Zack Pearson, Chicago Bears insider for BearReport.com and co-host of the Bear Report podcast, with a deep dive on the Bears in preparation for the Washington Commanders' game against the Bears on Monday Night Football Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a win over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football and a prediction for the game Segment 5 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 4-2 win at the New York Islanders and a 1-0 win at the New York Rangers Segment 6 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 34-31 loss to Nebraska, Navy's 32-31 win at Temple, Virginia Tech's 35-20 loss at No. 13 Georgia Tech, James Madison's 24-14 win over Louisiana and Old Dominion's 48-24 loss at Marshall 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 Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service 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.

Oct 10, 2025 • 50min
Episode 1,174: Kliff Kingsbury talks surging Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Joe Whitt discusses improved d-line and more
Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the offense, including the latest on receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown and right guard Samuel Cosmi potentially being back for the team in its game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football and reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on quarterback Jayden Daniels' performance in the 27-10 win at the Los Angeles Chargers and the success of receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt and the team's rushing offense as a whole Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the defense, including analysis of comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on what the Commanders are facing in the Chicago Bears' offense on Monday Night Football, what went right and wrong for the defense in the 27-10 win at the Los Angeles Chargers and why and how interior defensive lineman Daron Payne, edge defender Dorance Armstrong and cornerback Tre Amos are doing well Segment 4 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks for the FBS teams of the Mid-Atlantic region and thoughts on Maryland's game against Nebraska as the Terrapins try to rebound from blowing a 20-0 third-quarter lead in a 24-20 loss to Washington 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 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.

Oct 9, 2025 • 51min
Episode 1,173: Commanders have elite rushing offense, Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels quiet Hail Noah talk and more
Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: the latest on receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown and right guard Samuel Cosmi potentially being back for the team in its game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football and analysis of the Commanders having an elite rushing offense Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of head coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels largely shutting down talk of the Hail Noah in the lead-up to the team's game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football and more Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a regular-season-opening 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins Segment 5 - Liberty Football: thoughts on a 19-8 win at UTEP 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.

Oct 8, 2025 • 56min
Episode 1,172: conversation with Washington Commanders radio play-by-play announcer Bram Weinstein and more
Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders radio play-by-play announcer Bram Weinstein on the team's 3-2 start in the NFL's 2025 regular season, including why and how he's surprised by a number of things with the Commanders, what he makes of the Jekyll-and-Hyde nature of the defense, why the defensive line is much improved, why he's optimistic about cornerback Marshon Lattimore, what to make of quarterback Jayden Daniels' performance in the 27-10 win at the Los Angeles Chargers, whether Jacory Croskey-Merritt now is the Commanders' certified RB1, whether receiver Deebo Samuel Sr is the team's offensive MVP and the truth about what's going on with left guard Brandon Coleman Segment 3 - Guest: Washington Capitals insider Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network with a preview of the Caps' 2025-2026 regular season, including intel on the future of winger Alex Ovechkin and how Caps management views the roster 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 Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service 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.

Oct 7, 2025 • 44min
Episode 1,171: Dan Quinn goes in-depth on great play of Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Deebo Samuel Sr. and more
Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the offense off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference off the 27-10 win at the Los Angeles Chargers, including advanced stats that make quarterback Jayden Daniels' return from a two-game absence caused by a left-knee injury look even better, analysis of two major forces for the offense in running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Deebo Samuel Sr. and insight on why the new-look offensive line is doing well Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the defense off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference off the 27-10 win at the Los Angeles Chargers, including the impact of safety Quan Martin's forced fumble, a much-needed good performance by cornerback Marshon Lattimore and why the defensive line is doing well 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.


