

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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Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 10min
Episode 740: Commanders are hiring Adam Peters and targeting Ben Johnson and much more
12:29 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to and discussion of the Commanders reportedly hiring Adam Peters to run their football operations and reportedly targeting Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be the Commanders' head coach44:35 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-2 win over the Metropolitan Division-leading New York Rangers and a 2-1 loss at the Rangers52:01 - Wizards: thoughts on - and some scheduled fun with - a trade between the Wizards and Detroit Pistons, a stunning 127-99 Wizards win at the Atlanta Hawks and it being revealed that the Wizards waived Ryan Rollins due to him having been accused of repeatedly shoplifting at a Target in Virginia01:00:19 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 76-67 win at No. 10 Illinois, Georgetown's 80-67 loss at No. 4 UConn, Virginia's 66-47 loss at Wake Forest and Virginia Tech's 75-71 loss to MiamiCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive a 33-percent discount on an in-stock wood insert!Whatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 16min
Episode 739: chat with PFF's Arjun Menon on Commanders being No. 1 in resources for 2024 offseason and more
24:22 - Guest: Pro Football Focus analyst Arjun Menon on his analysis identifying the Commanders as No. 1 in the NFL in resources for the 2024 offseason, why he is a big fan of Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as a head-coaching candidate for the Commanders, what to make of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh as a potential head-coaching candidate for the Commanders and more49:57 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film breakdowns of two head-coaching candidates for the Commanders - Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald01:06:38 - Capitals: reaction to a 4-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken01:13:34 - Maryland Basketball: thoughts on a 64-57 win over Michigan in a game in which the Terrapins overcame a 12-point halftime deficitVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app, use the promo code "Galdi" and enjoy a great offer!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 2024 • 54min
Episode 738: deep dive with 49ers insider Kyle Madson on Adam Peters and Bob Myers and more
13:29 - Commanders: discussion of the latest in the Commanders' search for a new head of football operations, the impact of the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans now having head-coaching vacancies and the major NFL Draft wild card that is whether the Chicago Bears will stick with Justin Fields as their QB127:44 - Guest: Kyle Madson, who is the co-host of the Candlestick Chronicles podcast (which is a San Francisco 49ers podcast) and is the managing editor of USA Today’s Niners Wire, with insight and intel on Niners assistant general manager and Commanders head-of-football-operations candidate Adam Peters; former Golden State Warriors president of basketball operations and general manager and Commanders advisory committee member Bob Myers; Michigan head coach, former Niners head coach and potential Commanders head-coaching candidate Jim Harbaugh; and Niners and former Commanders edge defender Chase Young50:20 - Wizards: analysis of a 112-104 loss at the Indiana Pacers53:37 - Virginia Tech Basketball: breakdown of an 87-72 win over No. 21 ClemsonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 2024 • 1h
Episode 737: breakdown of Commanders' football-operations revamping with Ben Standig of The Athletic and more
16:45 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the Commanders' aggressive and rapidly-moving pursuit for a new head of football operations, the roles of advisory-committee members Bob Myers and Rick Spielman, whether the team has a top target to run football ops, the legitimacy of reported interest in Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, Standig's in-depth piece on perhaps Ron Rivera's single biggest flaw as Washington head coach, various Commanders players being critical of the team's culture and more57:56 - Georgetown Basketball: analysis of a 74-70 loss to Seton HallCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsVisit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2024 • 57min
Episode 736: Josh Harris fires Ron Rivera and hires Bob Myers and Rick Spielman for advisory committee and more
13:01 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to and analysis of a massive day that featured managing partner Josh Harris announcing the firing of head coach Ron Rivera and formation of an advisory committee that includes former Golden State Warriors president of basketball operations and general manager Bob Myers and former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, featured the Commanders reportedly requesting to interview a number of top head-of-football-operations candidates and top head-coaching candidates and featured Harris doing a press conference53:44 - Wizards: breakdown of a 136-128 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder...and reaction to the Wizards waiving Ryan RollinsVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 22min
Episode 735: Commanders get No. 2-overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft and much more
13:04 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to the Commanders getting the No. 2-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the imminent firing of head coach Ron Rivera and conflicting reports regarding Commanders interest in New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick34:48 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders' 38-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys to conclude a 4-13 2023 regular season, including another rough game for quarterback Sam Howell, receiver Terry McLaurin making franchise history and a fitting ending to a hideous season for the Commanders' defense49:16 - Capitals: analysis of a 6-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings56:13 - Wizards: breakdowns of a 114-90 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers and a 121-105 loss to the New York Knicks01:05:50 - College Football: discussion of Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa reportedly entering the NCAA Transfer Portal and quarterback Kaidon Salter announcing that he is staying at Liberty01:11:04 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 65-62 loss at Minnesota, Georgetown's 68-65 win over DePaul, Virginia's 76-60 loss at NC State, Virginia Tech's 77-74 loss at Florida State and No. 19 James Madison's 81-71 loss at Southern MissVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsWhatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 24min
Episode 734: film breakdown with Mark Bullock on where Sam Howell and Eric Bieniemy went wrong and more
17:43 - Commanders: breakdown of the latest injury report for the Commanders' season-ending game against the Dallas Cowboys...and reaction to and discussion of comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on potentially being fired, how his time with the Commanders has impacted his coaching career, the challenges and realities of trying to develop a quarterback like Sam Howell and more46:04 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with film-breakdown analysis of where and why quarterback Sam Howell's season went wrong and where and how assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy went wrong01:07:34 - Commanders: a detailed rundown of the Commanders' NFL Draft scenario entering Week 18...Rhyming Keys for quarterback Sam Howell playing well but also a Commanders loss in their season-ending game against the Dallas Cowboys...and a pick for the game01:22:11 - James Madison Basketball: thoughts on No. 19 James Madison's 68-61 win at LouisianaVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com or download the Crab Sports app, use the promo code "Galdi" and enjoy a great offer!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, 2024 • 56min
Episode 733: Ron Rivera goes back to Sam Howell as Commanders' starting quarterback and more
12:00 - Commanders: discussion of head coach Ron Rivera naming Sam Howell as the Commanders' starting quarterback for their season-ending game against the Dallas Cowboys and of comments from Rivera on the team's quarterback situation, including having never truly figured out quarterback over his four seasons with Washington32:07 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders' initial injury report for their season-ending game against the Dallas Cowboys...and reaction to comments from head coach Ron Rivera on how he feels about many Commanders fans rooting against the team for NFL Draft purposes, whether he wants to be an NFL head coach beyond this season, how quarterback Jake Fromm is doing and receiver Terry McLaurin being on the verge of franchise history44:03 - Capitals: analysis of a 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils48:28 - Wizards: a proper ripping of the Wizards for their 140-101 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers53:27 - Virginia Basketball: thoughts on a 77-53 win over LouisvilleCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsVisit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 732: dispelling the myth that Ron Rivera significantly improved Washington's culture and more
15:32 - Commanders: discussion of comments from a reflective Ron Rivera on the Commanders' disappointing 2023 season and on his disappointing tenure as Washington head coach, including a takedown of the notion that Rivera has significantly improved Washington's culture39:03 - Commanders: examination of what the Commanders' football-operations structure will and should be off recent reports on what managing partner Josh Harris is thinking52:05 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-3 win at the Pittsburgh Penguins56:26 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 67-53 loss to No. 1 Purdue and Georgetown's 77-60 loss to Creighton01:03:42 - Liberty Football: reaction to No. 23 Liberty's 45-6 loss to No. 8 Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl and to Flames quarterback Kaidon Salter entering the NCAA Transfer PortalVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 23min
Episode 731: Sam Howell starts as Commanders fall to 4-12 with 27-10 loss to San Francisco 49ers and more
15:12 - Commanders: deep dive on the unusual circumstance that led to the demoted Sam Howell being the Commanders' starting quarterback in the 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, how Howell did in the game and what the Commanders' thinking regarding taking a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft should be35:12 - Commanders: discussion of various items from the 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, including an impressive performance by running back Brian Robinson Jr. in his return from a two-game absence, the Commanders' depleted defense getting carved up and head coach Ron Rivera's questionable timeout management48:13 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-1 loss at the New York Islanders and a 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators01:01:28 - Wizards: breakdowns of a 110-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets and a 130-126 loss to the Atlanta Hawks01:10:03 - College Football: a salute to Maryland for its 31-13 win over Auburn in the Music City Bowl...and a GaldiLocks preview and pick for No. 23 Liberty vs. No. 8 Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl01:17:46 - College Basketball: thoughts on Virginia's 76-54 loss at Notre Dame, Virginia Tech's 86-63 loss at Wake Forest and No. 20 James Madison's 82-65 win over Texas StateVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $1,000 off select in-stock gas inserts and $1,000 off select in-stock wood insertsWhatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent ya!Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices