

The Al Galdi Podcast
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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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Aug 7, 2025 • 51min
Episode 1,128: Jayden Daniels and Laremy Tunsil excel at Commanders' joint practice at New England and more
16:32 - Commanders: discussion of the team's joint training-camp practice at the New England Patriots, including key injury updates/reveals from head coach Dan Quinn, the plan for playing time for key players in the Commanders' preseason game at the Patriots, how quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' offensive line - especially left tackle Laremy Tunsil - were especially impressive in the joint practice, a rant on the notion of increasing leverage for receiver Terry McLaurin in his stalled contract-extension negotiations with the Commanders, insight on two Patriots-turned-Commanders players in edge defender Deatrich Wise Jr and cornerback Jonathan Jones and more 37:24 - Nationals: analysis of a 2-1 walk-off win over the American League West-worst Athletics to end the Nats' six-game losing streak as starting pitcher Cade Cavalli was impressive in making his first MLB regular-season appearance since Aug. 2022 49:29 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-1 win at the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies to avoid a three-game sweep as starting pitcher Trevor Rogers had another very good outing 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 6, 2025 • 52min
Episode 1,127: innovative analysis with Sportsbook Review’s C Jackson Cowart on Commanders' schedule and more
17:04 - Guest: C Jackson Cowart, senior publishing editor for Sportsbook Review, on the Commanders for the NFL's 2025 regular season ranking No. 5 in the league in Fatigue Index, a groundbreaking metric that measures the effects of wear and tear across the NFL season based on travel, rest and more 45:55 - Nationals: discussion of the Nats promoting starting pitcher Cade Cavalli from Triple-A Rochester and of a 16-7 loss the American League West-worst Athletics as starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore struggled again, giving the Nats a six-game losing streak during which they've been out-scored, 70-26 55:59 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-0 loss at the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies for the Orioles' 12th shutout loss in MLB's 2025 regular season 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 $25 off any service For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 5, 2025 • 50min
Episode 1,126: Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr. address standouts and key developments at training camp and more
15:57 - Commanders: training-camp discussion of the offense, including injury updates/developments regarding guards Samuel Cosmi and Brandon Coleman, receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and quarterback Sam Hartman (who offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said is having an "up-and-down" camp), the continued rise of running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, scheduled fun with receiver Terry McLaurin's "ankle injury," the "night-and-day difference" for receiver Luke McCaffrey per Kingsbury and how left tackle Laremy Tunsil and right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. are doing 34:23 - Commanders: training-camp discussion of the defense, including an admission from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. about where he went wrong in the 2024 season and insight on cornerback Marshon Lattimore, edge defender Von Miller, linebacker Bobby Wagner, interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton and linebacker/safety Kain Medrano 50:00 - Orioles: reaction to starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez being done for the season and analysis of a 13-3 loss at the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit and join BGObsession.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 5min
Episode 1,125: details on Terry McLaurin contract talks emerge, Dan Quinn addresses McLaurin trade ask and more
11:45 - Commanders: reaction to the D.C. Council approving the Commanders' deal for a stadium on the RFK Stadium site by a vote of 9-3 20:01 - Commanders: discussion of the latest on receiver Terry McLaurin, including details that have emerged on the terms being exchanged in the stalled contract-extension negotiations between the team and McLaurin and head coach Dan Quinn publicly addressing McLaurin's request to be traded 39:19 - Commanders: training-camp conversation on the potential for a rotation between Josh Conerly Jr. and Andrew Wylie at right tackle, an update on quarterback Marcus Mariota, head coach Dan Quinn acknowledging a QB3 competition between Sam Hartman and Josh Johnson, whether the team is likely to keep three or four running backs on its initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season and more 49:58 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept in three games against the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers in a series in which the Nats got out-scored, 38-14 01:02:45 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games at the Chicago Cubs The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit IngrainedFS.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and get a 10-percent discount For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 1, 2025 • 58min
Episode 1,124: intel with Tony Pauline on Commanders-Terry McLaurin talks off his request to be traded and more
11:56 - Guest: Tony Pauline, consulting editor and NFL Draft analyst for Sportskeeda, on his recent report on what NFL insiders told him about how the stalled contract-extension negotiations between the Commanders and receiver Terry McLaurin will play out, including the lack of leverage for McLaurin even with him now having requested to be traded 28:02 - Commanders: training-camp discussion of the continued rise of running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, the growth of quarterback Jayden Daniels as a leader, the second-year players who are standing out to head coach Dan Quinn, telling comments from Quinn on cornerback Marshon Lattimore, the rising relationship between left tackle Laremy Tunsil and offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr., the chemistry that Daniels already has with receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and more 45:24 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' five trades in the lead-up to the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline, including the Nats not trading ace MacKenzie Gore 54:59 - Orioles: breakdown of the Orioles' eight Major League trades in the lead-up to the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 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 Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 31, 2025 • 52min
Episode 1,123: deep dive with NFL analytics pioneer Warren Sharp on Commanders for 2025 season and more
16:10 - Guest: Warren Sharp of SharpFootballAnalysis.com with advanced statistical analysis of the Commanders for the 2025 season, including their incredible fourth-down offense in the 2024 season and the likelihood of regression in the 2025 season, the possibility of the defense generating more takeaways in the 2025 season as compared to in the 2024 season, what is most impressive about quarterback Jayden Daniels, a key reality about the Commanders' 2025 regular-season schedule, the great work of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, why Sharp is bullish on receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., the significance of run defense in the current NFL and much more 44:59 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats trading relievers Luis García and Andrew Chafin to the Los Angeles Angels for two prospects and discussion of a 9-1 loss at the American League West-leading Houston Astros to lose two out of three games in the series as starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore struggled 54:00 - Orioles: breakdown of a 9-8 loss to the American League-leading Toronto Blue Jays to end the Orioles' five-game winning streak and deny the O's a four-game sweep despite two trade chips in first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and center fielder Cedric Mullins doing well Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 30, 2025 • 54min
Episode 1,122: Dan Quinn compares Jayden Daniels to Peyton Manning and more
10:08 - Commanders: reaction to head coach Dan Quinn comparing quarterback Jayden Daniels' work ethic to that of Pro Football Hall-of-Fame quarterback Peyton Manning 20:04 - Commanders: training-camp discussion of tight end Zach Ertz, receiver Noah Brown, quarterback Marcus Mariota, retiring guard Nate Herbig and multiple camp standouts in running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, receiver Luke McCaffrey, tight end Ben Sinnott and cornerback Mike Sainristil 42:53 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-4 loss at the American League West-leading Houston Astros as starting pitcher and trade chip Michael Soroka lasted for just 3 1/3 innings 51:19 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's trading reliever Seranthony Dominguez and cash considerations to the Toronto Blue Jays for starting-pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown and analysis of the O's sweeping a doubleheader against the American League-leading Blue Jays 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 29, 2025 • 51min
Episode 1,121: Terry McLaurin per Adam Schefter "wants considerably more" than $33 million per season and more
13:36 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter saying that he thinks that receiver Terry McLaurin "wants considerably more" than $33 million per season and discussion of receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. off him opening up about his battle with pneumonia in the 2024 season 31:01 - Commanders: thoughts on the merits and meaning of the padded practice with the team having its first padded practice of 2025 Commanders Training Camp, an update from head coach Dan Quinn on the competition between Josh Conerly Jr. and Andrew Wylie for the starting right tackle job and thoughts on more praise from Quinn for interior defensive lineman Daron Payne 43:16 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' No. 1 pitching prospect, starter Travis Sykora, needing to undergo Tommy John surgery and of a 2-1 win at the American League West-leading Houston Astros 51:02 - Orioles: breakdown of an 11-4 win over the American League-leading Toronto Blue Jays Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit and join BGObsession.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
Episode 1,120: Terry McLaurin ends holdout via reporting to Commanders Training Camp and more
12:43 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of receiver Terry McLaurin ending his holdout via reporting to Commanders Training Camp - but with an ankle ailment that serves as cover for him holding in instead of holding out 27:49 - Commanders: reflection on why the team released interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen based on something that head coach Dan Quinn was asked and something that interior defensive lineman Daron Payne said 38:40 - Commanders: thoughts on the news that all-time-great Redskins receiver Santana Moss will be inducted into the team's Ring of Fame, the Commanders signing safety Percy Butler to a contract extension and notable comments from head coach Dan Quinn on left guard Brandon Coleman and on running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt 48:38 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats trading utility man Amed Rosario to the New York Yankees for two prospects and of the Nats winning two out of three games at the Minnesota Twins 01:02:34 - Orioles: breakdowns of the O's trading reliever Gregory Soto to the New York Mets for two pitching prospects and of the O's winning two out of three games against the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies 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 $25 off any service Visit IngrainedFS.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and get a 10-percent discount For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 25, 2025 • 59min
Episode 1,119: Von Miller explains why he signed with Commanders and what he has left and more
22:58 - Commanders: analysis of the team's offensive coaching staff-QB1 continuity, the motivation for the changes to the offensive line and more off comments from head coach Dan Quinn 38:19 - Commanders: discussion of why edge defender Von Miller signed with the team, what he has left as a pass rusher and more off comments from Miller and head coach Dan Quinn and thoughts on comments from Quinn on cornerback Marshon Lattimore and on the team's culture 58:49 - Orioles: reaction to the O's placing closer Felix Bautista on the 15-Day Injured List and a breakdown of a 4-3 win at the Cleveland Guardians to prevent a four-game sweep as multiple Orioles trade chips performed well Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.