The Al Galdi Podcast

14:16 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the Commanders needing more from their defense given how much they've invested in it, what's going on with the struggles of the team's last two first-round picks in corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and receiver Jahan Dotson, quarterback Sam Howell's bounce-back performance in the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, the extent to which the Commanders' 2023 season is about developing Howell, what a win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football might mean for head coach Ron Rivera's job security and more42:03 - Guest: Zack Pearson, Bears insider for BearReport.com and co-host of the Bear Report podcast, with a deep dive on the Bears in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Bears on Thursday Night Football, including insight on where Justin Fields is at as an NFL quarterback and what about the Bears defense the Commanders can exploit01:05:14 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football and pick for the gameCall 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 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:27 - Commanders: a look at where the Commanders are from an injury standpoint for their game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football...and reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on why defensive back Quan Martin has not played on a single regular-season defensive snap, the overall lack of impact from the team's 2023 NFL Draft class over four regular-season games, the mindset of the team going into its game against the Bears and more30:15 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from quarterback Sam Howell and head coach Ron Rivera on what the Commanders will be facing in their game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, Howell's bounce-back performance in the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, the play-calling of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Howell versus Bears quarterback Justin Fields and moreVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:55 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on the Commanders' struggling defense, including how the team's defensive line is doing, the rough game that corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. had in the loss at the Eagles and what the Commanders will be facing in the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football28:17 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on quarterback Sam Howell's great bounce-back performance, Rivera's decision to not go for a game-winning two-point conversion, the bad overtime punt by punter Tress Way and more45:53 - Guest: Barstool Sports' Eric Arditti, co-host of The Exit 52 Podcast, on the American League East-champion Orioles as they get set for their postseason run as the No. 1 seed in the American League playoffs, including where things stand with the team's rotation, bullpen and offenseVisit 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10:37 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Sam Howell's great bounce-back performance in the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles29:56 - Commanders: discussion of a variety of items from the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, including head coach Ron Rivera not attempting a two-point conversion to win the game, the disappointing outing for the Commanders' defense, a costly bad punt by punter Tress Way in overtime and fumbles by running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson50:01 - Orioles: react to various developments with the O's as they concluded a 101-61 regular season with a four-game split against the Boston Red Sox, including the continued reemergence of starting pitcher John Means and ace reliever Felix Bautista needing Tommy John surgery01:05:07 - Nationals: thoughts on the state of the Nats' rebuild and on them concluding a 71-91 regular season by winning two of three games at the Major League-leading Atlanta Braves01:21:24 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 44-17 win over Indiana, Virginia Tech's 38-21 win over Pitt, Virginia's 27-24 loss at Boston College, Navy's 44-30 loss to South Florida and moreCall 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13:33 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game at the Philadelphia Eagles, including more encouraging news on tight end Logan Thomas and key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills, quarterback Sam Howell's poor performance in the game, Bieniemy's pass-heavy play-calling and more36:22 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game at the Philadelphia Eagles, including key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on how corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is doing, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' controversial-but-effective Tush Push and more53:19 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Philadelphia Eagles and pick for the game01:05:58 - Orioles: breakdown of - and some scheduled fun with - the O's clinching their first American League East title since 2014 with a 2-0 win over the Boston Red Sox...and react to the O's announcing a 30-year extension to their lease at Oriole Park at Camden Yards01:15:47 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Indiana, Virginia Tech-Pitt, Virginia-Boston College and Navy-South FloridaVisit 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!Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:22 - Commanders: an examination of the first injury report for the Commanders' game at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4, including good news on tight end Logan Thomas...reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on how corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is doing, what the Commanders can learn from the Eagles' development of quarterback Jalen Hurts, the mood of the Commanders off their 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 and more28:10 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from quarterback Sam Howell on his poor performance in the Commanders' 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 3, his problem of taking sacks, the lack of targets for receivers Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson and more47:40 - Orioles and Nationals: analysis of the Orioles' 5-1 win over the Nats from the perspective of each team, including another good outing for Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and another bad outing from Nats starting pitcher Patrick Corbin to cap his fourth consecutive bad seasonVisit 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 CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:38 - Commanders: thoughts on a major piece by ESPN on Commanders managing partner Josh Harris22:03 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of what the Commanders can learn from their 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills, including in-depth examinations of quarterback Sam Howell's sack and interception problems, assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's play-calling and why the Commanders' pass rush wasn't better51:36 - Guest: Sean Green, co-host of The Sports Gambling Podcast and co-host of the Diehard Eagles podcast, with a deep dive on the Philadelphia Eagles in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Eagles in Week 401:09:19 - Orioles and Nationals: a tribute to Orioles all-time-great third baseman Brooks Robinson off his death at the age of 86...and analysis of the Orioles' 1-0 win over the Nats from the perspective of each teamCall 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 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

10:40 - Commanders: thoughts on the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills as it relates to the bigger picture of Ron Rivera as Washington head coach21:02 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills on quarterback Sam Howell, including Rivera emphasizing and explaining the team in the 2023 season developing Howell35:37 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills on the Commanders' disappointing pass rush in the game, running back Antonio Gibson's lost fumble and the Commanders giving up a lengthy punt return for a second consecutive game...and analysis of playing-time percentages of Commanders defensive players in the gameVisit 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

10:58 - Commanders: analysis of a woeful performance by quarterback Sam Howell in the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills30:27 - Commanders: analysis of a disappointing performance by the Commanders' defense in the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills42:33 - Commanders: analysis of running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson in the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills, including Robinson having an impressive game and Gibson having another lost fumble52:12 - Orioles: react to the O's managing a four-game split at the Cleveland Guardians with wins over the final two games thanks in large part to great outings by starting pitchers John Means and Kyle Gibson01:00:20 - Nationals: a review of the good and the bad for the Nats in them losing three of four games against the Major League-leading Atlanta Braves...and a salute to retiring Nats reliever Sean Doolittle01:09:17 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 31-9 win at Michigan State, Virginia Tech's 24-17 loss at Marshall, Virginia's 24-21 loss to NC State and moreCall 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

11:22 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 of the 2023 season, including key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on what the Commanders are facing in the Bills, his play-calling and quarterback Sam Howell28:15 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 of the 2023 season, including an encouraging update on the status of interior defensive lineman Daron Payne and key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the performance of the Commanders' defense in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos and more39:41 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 of the 2023 season and pick for the game50:02 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Michigan State, Virginia Tech-Marshall and Virginia-N.C. State01:00:15 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-2 loss at the Cleveland Guardians that cut the Orioles' lead on the Tampa Bay Rays for the best record in the American League and for first place in the American League East to just 1.5 games01:04:08 - Nationals: breakdown of a 10-3 loss to the Major League-leading Atlanta BravesVisit 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 $100 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