The Al Galdi Podcast

13:56 - Commanders: analysis of, commentary on and some scheduled fun with comments from head coach Ron Rivera on the Commanders trading edge defenders Montez Sweat and Chase Young, including Rivera on the involvement of managing partner Josh Harris, Rivera repeatedly bringing up quarterback Sam Howell and Rivera discussing the leaking of negative intel on Young43:02 - Commanders: analysis of and commentary on comments from quarterback Sam Howell on the Commanders trading edge defenders Montez Sweat and Chase Young, the team not trading quarterback Jacoby Brissett, what Howell will be facing in head coach Bill Belichick's New England Patriots defense, Howell's very good performance in the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and more01:03:08 - Capitals: reaction to center Nicklas Backstrom announcing that he has "decided to take some time and step away from the game"01:11:26 - Wizards: breakdown of a 130-121 loss at the Atlanta HawksVisit 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 $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:04 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to and analysis of the Commanders on 2023 NFL Trade Deadline Day trading edge defender Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears and trading edge defender Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers35:31 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the Commanders trading edge defenders Montez Sweat and Chase Young, including insight on a team source telling Standig that the trading of Young is "potential addition by subtraction" and whether the trades were dictated by managing partner Josh HarrisCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace 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 $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12:23 - Commanders: breakdown of where the Commanders stand heading into 2023 NFL Trade Deadline Day, including blunt comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on the play of the Commanders' defensive line in the 2023 season26:36 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Sam Howell and the Commanders' passing offense off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles40:21 - Commanders: reaction to comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on a major busted coverage by the Commanders, corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. winding up on Eagles receiver A.J. Brown and Rivera not challenging a key reception by the Eagles...and analysis of the Commanders' rushing offense and tight-end play in the game54:51 - Wizards: thoughts on a 126-107 loss to the Boston CelticsVisit 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 $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10:23 - Commanders: why and how the Commanders should be aggressive sellers regarding the 2023 NFL trade deadline26:57 - Commanders: examining another disappointing outing for the Commanders' defense in what it did in the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles36:38 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders' passing offense in the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, including a monster game for quarterback Sam Howell and two key drops by receiver Terry McLaurin56:46 - Commanders: a salute to kicker Joey Slye for his franchise-record 61-yard field goal in the 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles...and a look at three instances of bad officiating that went against the Commanders in the game01:04:35 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-2 shootout win over the Minnesota Wild and a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks in games in which goaltender Darcy Kuemper and the Caps' top line of Alex Ovechkin, Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson shined01:11:57 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 33-27 loss at Northwestern, Virginia's 29-26 overtime loss at Miami and No. 25 James Madison's 30-27 win over Old Dominion01:24:43 - Wizards: thoughts on a 113-106 win over the Memphis GrizzliesCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas 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 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 $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:06 - Commanders: reaction to the Commanders hiring Eugene Shen as senior vice president of football strategy to "oversee all analytics and software development for the football operation"22:20 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, including indication that the Commanders are benching Nick Gates as their starting center in favor of Tyler Larsen and key - and tellingly-short - comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on the team's struggling offense37:52 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, including key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on the Eagles' offense, their Tush Push play, corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr., corner Kendall Fuller and the looming NFL Trade Deadline as it relates to key Commanders defensive players potentially being dealt51:36 - Guest: Geoffrey Knox, editor of InsideTheIggles.com, with a deep dive on the Philadelphia Eagles in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Eagles01:07:02 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Philadelphia Eagles and a pick for the game01:17:58 - Virginia Tech Football: breakdown of the Hokies' 38-10 win over Syracuse01:22:40 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Northwestern, James Madison-Old Dominion and Virginia-MiamiVisit 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 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 $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:22 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders' initial injury report for their game against the Philadelphia Eagles...and discussion of the Eagles' Brotherly Shove play and the state of the Commanders off comments from head coach Ron Rivera25:10 - Commanders: analysis of and commentary on comments from quarterback Sam Howell and head coach Ron Rivera on the Commanders' offense, including the sack problem, potential change to the team's offensive line, assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's play-calling and the lack of first-half targets for receiver Terry McLaurin55:01 - Wizards: reaction a 143-120 regular-season-opening loss at the Indiana Pacers01:02:18 - Capitals: thoughts on a wild 6-4 win at the New Jersey Devils01:09:58 - Virginia Tech Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for the Hokies' game against SyracuseVisit 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 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 $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15:15 - Commanders: analysis of telling and revealing ESPN metrics regarding Commanders receivers...and the Galdi plan for how the Commanders should be approaching the NFL trade deadline26:47 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of the Commanders, including why the team should be looking to sign edge defender Chase Young to a contract extension as opposed to trading him, who/what was to blame for the Commanders allowing six sacks in the 14-7 loss at the New York Giants, the truth about assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's game plan for the loss at the Giants and insight on the performance of quarterback Sam Howell in the loss at the Giants01:01:17 - Capitals: thoughts on a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs that featured winger Alex Ovechkin scoring his 300th career regular-season power-play goal and the Caps losing despite dominating the puck-possession battleCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace 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 $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:19 - Commanders: reaction to - and some scheduled fun with - head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 14-7 loss at the New York Giants talking about the postgame comments of interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen and consistently invoking quarterback Sam Howell in discussing the Commanders' tough season27:21 - Commanders: breakdown of quarterback Sam Howell in the 14-7 loss at the New York Giants taking six more sacks off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference addressing the play-calling of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and the play of the Commanders' offensive line39:36 - Commanders: analysis of the good 2023 season that edge defender Chase Young is having, notable playing-time developments in the 14-7 loss at the New York Giants, running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. getting key carries in the game and punter Tress Way getting quite a bit of work in the game50:14 - Guest: Wizards insider Josh Robbins of The Athletic on the team's contract extension with Deni Avdija and with a preview of the Wizards' 2023-2024 season, including the likelihood of the team trading Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole and the true approach being taken with the rebuildVisit 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 $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:00 - Commanders: examining whether the Commanders should/will be aggressive sellers regarding the NFL Trade Deadline and whether Ron Rivera's time as Washington head coach is essentially over24:53 - Commanders: deep dive on the performance of quarterback Sam Howell in the 14-7 loss at the New York Giants49:21 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' defense and special teams in the 14-7 loss at the New York Giants01:00:41 - College Football: breakdowns of Virginia's shocking 31-27 win at No. 10 North Carolina, Navy's 17-6 loss to No. 22 Air Force and Old Dominion's 28-21 win over Appalachian State01:16:30 - Capitals: thoughts on a 3-2 overtime loss at the Montreal CanadiensCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas 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 $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:18 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game at the New York Giants, including key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on the Giants' defense, how Commanders receivers can do well against the Giants' defense, quarterback Sam Howell's problem of taking too many sacks and more38:33 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game at the New York Giants, including bad injury news on corner Kendall Fuller, yet another injury for the Giants' injury-ravaged offensive line and key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on the Giants' offense, benched corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and the state of the Commanders' defense six games into the team's 2023 regular season53:34 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the New York Giants and pick for the game01:04:35 - College Football: thoughts on James Madison improving to 7-0 with a 20-9 win at Marshall...and GaldiLocks previews and picks for Navy-Air Force and Virginia-North CarolinaVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com, which will match your new-customer first bet with up to $250!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 $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices