

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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Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 3min
Episode 661: Ron Rivera says Commanders vs. Buffalo Bills is "a very good measuring stick" and more
12:13 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on the significance of the Commanders' game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3, what the Commanders are facing in the Bills, how Commanders linebackers are doing, the rise of interior defensive lineman Daron Payne, what Rivera's thinking is in sticking with struggling long snapper Cameron Cheeseman and more30:13 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from quarterback Sam Howell and head coach Ron Rivera on the Commanders' offense, including Howell's evaluation of his performance in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos, Howell's thoughts on his rapport with assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and Howell and Rivera on the Commanders' emerging screen game51:41 - Orioles: analysis of a 2-1 loss at the American League West-leading Houston Astros in a game that featured yet another good outing from starting pitcher Kyle Bradish54:31 - Nationals: breakdown of a 13-3 win over the Chicago White Sox that featured three Nats players each getting on base four timesVisit 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!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

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 18min
Episode 660: conversation with Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic and more
10:57 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the team's 2-0 start to the 2023 regular season, including whether the Commanders' 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos is indicative of how good the Commanders' offense will prove to be, the grade that quarterback Sam Howell has earned for his play so far, assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's pass-heavy play-calling, edge defender Chase Young's improved relationship with head coach Ron Rivera and why linebacker Cody Barton is playing so much more than linebacker Jamin Davis is playing44:48 - Guest: Buffalo Bills insider Ryan O'Halloran of The Buffalo News with an in-depth preview of the Commanders' opponent in Week 301:02:35 - Orioles: analysis of a 9-5 win at the American League West-leading Houston Astros in a game in which the O's hit four home runs01:09:04 - Nationals: breakdown of a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox in a game that featured pitcher Jackson Rutledge doing well in his second Major League regular-season startCall 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 $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

Sep 19, 2023 • 57min
Episode 659: Ron Rivera assesses Sam Howell, Brian Robinson Jr. and Chase Young and more
10:59 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos on quarterback Sam Howell, running back Brian Robinson Jr. and more25:53 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos on edge defender Chase Young, the team's situation at long snapper given the struggles of Cameron Cheeseman and more43:26 - Orioles: analysis of a wild 8-7 win at the American League West-leading Houston Astros in a game in which the O's blew a 3-1 sixth-inning lead but overcame a 7-5 ninth-inning deficit49:13 - Nationals: breakdown of a 6-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox in a game that featured benches and bullpens emptying due to a ninth-inning confrontation between first baseman Dominic Smith and starting pitcher Mike ClevingerVisit 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!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

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 27min
Episode 658: Commanders overcome 21-3 second-quarter deficit in 35-33 win at Denver Broncos and much more
12:07 - Commanders: analysis of the performance of quarterback Sam Howell in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos27:10 - Commanders: analysis of a wild game for the Commanders' defense in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos41:15 - Commanders: analysis of running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson, the Commanders' offensive line and Commanders' special teams in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos52:27 - Orioles: react to the O's clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2016 and to them managing a four-game split in their big series against the American League Wild Card-leading Tampa Bay Rays01:03:06 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats losing two of three games at the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers01:10:05 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 42-14 win over Virginia, Virginia Tech's 35-16 loss at Rutgers 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 $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

Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 18min
Episode 657: preview of Commanders at Denver Broncos and much more
13:38 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game at the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2023 season, including key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on quarterback Sam Howell's performance in the Commanders' regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, receiver Terry McLaurin getting just four targets in that game, Bieniemy's play-calling in the game and more31:56 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game at the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2023 season, including an encouraging update on the status of edge defender Chase Young and key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on playing at Denver, what the Commanders are facing in Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, the great work of edge defender Montez Sweat and interior defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne in the Commanders' regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, why linebacker Cody Barton played more than linebacker Jamin Davis did in that game and more46:04 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2023 season and pick for the game58:59 - College Football: thoughts on Navy's 28-24 loss at Memphis...and GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Virginia and Virginia Tech-Rutgers01:08:00 - Orioles: analysis of a 4-3 loss to the American League Wild Card-leading Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of a big four-game series01:12:47 - Nationals: breakdown of a 2-0 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that featured a much-needed strong outing by starting pitcher Josiah Gray and was the shortest nine-inning regular-season game for the Nats since the franchise moved to Washington, D.C.Visit 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

Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 10min
Episode 656: Sam Howell takes responsibility for six sacks vs. Cardinals, Nats extend Mike Rizzo and more
15:48 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on the status of edge defender Chase Young, what the Commanders will be facing at the Denver Broncos in head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Russell Wilson, the potential for Washington's first 2-0 start to a regular season since 2011 and the struggles of long snapper Cameron Cheeseman27:07 - Commanders: the truth about the Commanders' offensive line in the team's regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals...and reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera and quarterback Sam Howell on what Howell made of the six sacks that he took in the win over the Cardinals, what has stood out to Rivera about Howell since the win over the Cardinals, the Commanders' game at the Denver Broncos being Howell's first NFL regular-season road start, how Rivera is planning for the Commanders to handle to altitude of Denver, two quarterbacks who Howell models himself after and more48:26 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-6 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates, including a disappointing Major League regular-season debut for starting pitcher Jackson Rutledge...and analysis of the Nats announcing having agreed on a multi-year contract extension with president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo01:02:53 - Orioles: thoughts on a 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals for a surprising series loss01:05:48 - College Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for Navy at MemphisVisit 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 16min
Episode 655: film breakdown of Commanders-Cardinals with Commanders analyst Mark Bullock and more
13:53 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock with a film breakdown of the Commanders' regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including the performance of quarterback Sam Howell, who/what was to blame for each the six sacks that the Commanders allowed, the truth about the performance of the Commanders' offensive line in the game, which Commanders defensive lineman was most impactful and more42:48 - Guest: Denver Broncos insider Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, co-host of The DNVR Broncos Podcast, with an in-depth preview of the Commanders' opponent in Week 201:02:16 - Nationals: react to one of the Nats' top prospects, starting pitcher Jackson Rutledge, being set to make his Major League regular-season debut...and thoughts on a 5-1 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates01:08:56 - Orioles: analysis of a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals that featured the Major League return of starting pitcher John Means from Tommy John surgeryCall 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 $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023 • 59min
Episode 654: Ron Rivera assesses Sam Howell, sack responsibility and Commanders' defense and more
11:23 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera during his day-after-the-game press conference on the Commanders' offense off the team's regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including Rivera's evaluations of quarterback Sam Howell, who was at fault for the six sacks that Howell took and running back Antonio Gibson's lost fumble26:01 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera during his day-after-the-game press conference on the Commanders' defense off the team's regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including the high-level play of the defensive line and an update on the status of edge defender Chase Young...and thoughts on notable playing-time percentages for the Commanders' defense in the game41:48 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-2 win at the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game in which shortstop CJ Abrams hit two home runs and starting pitcher Patrick Corbin was very good49:22 - Orioles: breakdown of an 11-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a game in which the O's overcame a 5-3 fifth-inning deficit...and an update on the status of Orioles closer Felix BautistaVisit 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 29min
Episode 653: Commanders begin 2023 regular season with 20-16 win over Arizona Cardinals and much more
14:01 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' offense in their regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including an in-depth look at the performance of quarterback Sam Howell35:51 - Commanders: a deep dive on a great performance by the Commanders' defense in their regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals47:44 - Nationals: react to the latest in the Nats' front-office uncertainty and in the drama regarding the retirement of starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg...and a review of the Nats losing two of three games to the National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers01:05:33 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's winning two of three games at the Boston Red Sox to get to 90 wins in a regular season for the first time since 201401:13:19 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 38-20 win over Charlotte, Virginia's 36-35 loss to James Madison, Virginia Tech's 24-17 loss to Purdue, Navy's 24-0 win over Wagner 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 $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 6min
Episode 652: preview of Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals and more
17:32 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's 2023 regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, including the latest on the status of receiver Terry McLaurin and key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on quarterback Sam Howell, the Commanders' offensive line, the readiness of the offense and more34:27 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's 2023 regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, including the latest on the status of edge defender Chase Young and key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on if his defense is poised for a fast start to the regular season, preparing for a Cardinals team not announcing a starting quarterback and more46:03 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1, pick for the game and prediction for the Commanders' record for the 2023 regular season56:43 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Charlotte, Virginia-James Madison and Virginia Tech-PurdueVisit 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 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