The Al Galdi Podcast

11:37 - Commanders: five takeaways from the Commanders' 2025 regular-season schedule 29:43 - Nationals: breakdown of a 5-4 win at the Atlanta Braves to snap the Nats' seven-game losing streak in a game in which the Nats overcame a 4-1 seventh-inning deficit 37:12 - Orioles: analysis of the O's getting swept by the Minnesota Twins in a doubleheader that was comprised of a 6-3 loss in a game in which the O's blew a 3-0 fourth-inning lead and an 8-6 loss in a game in which the O's overcame a 4-0 third-inning deficit but blew a 6-5 eighth-inning lead 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 

15:56 - Guest: Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein on the details of her conversation with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, his strong relationship with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, what Daniels had to say about what he's doing to avoid having a sophomore slump, whether Daniels is the No. 1 quarterback in the NFC right now, the current state of the NFC East, Epstein's memories from covering the Dallas Cowboys for seven seasons, what the Commanders have in former Cowboys receiver Michael Gallup as he comes out of retirement and more 38:48 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 loss at the Atlanta Braves for the Nats' seventh consecutive loss 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 

09:54 - Commanders: examination of the latest on the Commanders' 2025 regular-season schedule, including the likelihood of the team playing on Christmas...and discussion of - and some scheduled fun with - the involvement of quarterback Jayden Daniels' mom, Regina Jackson, with her son off scrutiny of the involvement and off Jackson appearing on The Pivot podcast 25:32 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-2 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes to put the Caps down in that best-of-seven series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, three games to one 32:10 - Wizards: reaction to the Wizards in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery getting the No. 6-overall pick - their worst-possible pick - in a continuing of the tradition of the Bullets/Wizards getting done dirty in NBA Draft Lotteries 38:45 - Nationals: breakdown of a 4-3 walk-off loss at the Atlanta Braves for the Nats' sixth consecutive loss 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 

11:16 - Commanders: discussion of 2025 Commanders Rookie Minicamp, including the involvement of defensive back Gabe Taylor (brother of former Redskins safety Sean Taylor), what head coach Dan Quinn and cornerback Trey Amos had to say about a back injury for Amos reportedly being discovered during the pre-draft process, Quinn's confirmation of how the Commanders will deploy Amos, perhaps telling comments from Quinn on the team not taking an edge defender in the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled fun from Quinn on the Commanders' rumored game in Spain in the 2025 regular season and more  34:04 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-0 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes to put the Caps down in that best-of-seven series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, two games to one 40:01 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats getting swept by the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series in which the Nats got outscored, 20-3 53:45 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two out of three games at the Los Angeles Angels as the O's got back two key players and as shortstop Gunnar Henderson remained hot 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 $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

17:00 - Guest: sports-business expert Joe Pompliano of HuddleUp.Substack.com and of The Joe Pomp Show, which has 103,000 subscribers on YouTube, on the Commanders' deal for a stadium on the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C. and on D.C. hosting the 2027 NFL Draft, including the economic impact of each item, why the stadium deal is a good deal for D.C. and the intricacies and complexities of the financial aspects of the stadium deal 40:30 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes to even the best-of-seven series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at one 49:43 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-2 loss at the Minnesota Twins to complete a three-game sweep and give the O's 12 losses over the team's last 16 games Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup 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 

10:59 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda on the Commanders and the NFC East, including analysis of each player selected by the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft as the team begins its 2025 Rookie Minicamp, which NFC East team did the best in the draft, which team has the best receiver duo in the NFC East off the Dallas Cowboys trading for Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens, a ranking of the four QB1s in the NFC East, what Pauline as a New York Jets fan thinks about the Commanders having signed Jets unrestricted-free-agent defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw and more 29:33 - Capitals: further discussion of the Caps getting smashed in the puck-possession battle in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of that best-of-seven series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs off day-after-the-game comments from Caps head coach Spencer Carbery 35:53 - Nationals: breakdown of an 8-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in a game in which the Nats blew a 3-0 sixth-inning lead by allowing eight runs in the top of the sixth 45:18 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-2 loss at the Minnesota Twins for the Orioles' 11th loss in 15 games Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup 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 

11:12 - Guest: former University of New Mexico running backs coach Heath Ridenour on Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who the Commanders took in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft off him having a big 2023 season for New Mexico before playing in just one game for the University of Arizona in the 2024 season, including how his nickname "Bill" came to be, what most stood out about his great 2023 season, his violent running style, what playing in just one game in the 2024 season might mean for him in the 2025 season, whether he could be the Commanders' RB1 for the 2025 season, the kind of runs for which he is best suited, what Ridenour told Croskey-Merritt about Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and more 29:53 - Capitals: analysis of a 2-1 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of that best-of-seven series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 34:03 - Nationals: breakdown of a doubleheader split with the Cleveland Guardians as Nats relievers over the two games combined to allow 13 runs in 6 2/3 innings 45:45 - Orioles: thoughts on a 9-1 loss at the Minnesota Twins Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup 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 

13:32 - Commanders: analysis of the NFL awarding the 2027 NFL Draft to Washington, D.C., including reaction to comments from Commanders managing partner Josh Harris, President Donald Trump and others at a press conference in the Oval Office at the White House 32:09 - Capitals: three keys for the Caps in their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup 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 

11:16 - Guest: Kent Lee Platte, creator of the groundbreaking Relative Athletic Score (RAS) metric for NFL Draft prospects, on the Commanders for each of their two NFL Drafts with Adam Peters as general manager being No. 1 in the NFL in average RAS for players taken in the draft, whether prioritizing players who test very well athletically is a wise NFL Draft strategy, why offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. most stands out regarding players selected by the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft in terms of RAS, perspective on receiver Jaylin Lane and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in terms of RAS, when an NFL player's athletic prime truly is and much more 32:45 - Capitals: preview of the Caps' best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 44:40 - Nationals: discussion of the Nats winning two out of three games at the Cincinnati Reds 56:40 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games against the Kansas City Royals Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup 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 $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:55 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on the Commanders' top two picks in the 2025 NFL Draft in offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. and cornerback Trey Amos and reaction to the team not taking an edge defender in the draft 48:38 - Nationals: breakdown of a 4-2 win at the Philadelphia Phillies to avoid a three-game sweep 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 $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads