

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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Dec 25, 2022 • 1h 4min
Episode 471: Commanders bench Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz in 37-20 loss at San Francisco 49ers and more
11:04 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to Ron Rivera benching Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz in the 37-20 loss at the San Francisco 49ers...and deep dives on the performances of Heinicke and Wentz in the game33:48 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders' defense in the 37-20 loss at the San Francisco 49ers, including an impressive season debut for Chase Young45:50 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' rushing offense and special teams in the 37-20 loss at the San Francisco 49ers51:43 - Capitals: a proper salute to Alex Ovechkin for moving past Gordie Howe for the second-most regular-season goals in NHL history and more from a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets01:01:16 - Wizards: thoughts on a 125-111 win at the Sacramento KingsVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 23, 2022 • 1h 17min
Episode 470: Commanders' sale heats up, Commanders at San Francisco 49ers preview and more
12:06 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of multiple reports regarding Dan Snyder, including why there's now even more reason to believe that he is selling the entirety of his ownership of the Commanders24:21 - Commanders: react to Chase Young in the Commanders' game at the San Francisco 49ers being set to make his season debut, other injury news for the Commanders for the game and more from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference39:00 - Guest: Kyle Madson, host of the Candlestick Chronicles podcast and of the 49ers' postgame show on 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, with a deep dive on the Niners in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Niners58:59 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for the Commanders' game at the San Francisco 49ers...and Galdi's prediction for the game01:09:33 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-2 overtime win at the Ottawa Senators that included Alex Ovechkin becoming the NHL's all-time leader in regular-season shots on goal01:13:14 - Wizards: breakdown of a 120-112 loss at the Utah Jazz01:16:18 - Maryland Basketball: thoughts on the Terrapins' 75-45 blowout of Saint Peter'sVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 22, 2022 • 58min
Episode 469: six Commanders receive Pro Bowl honors, Scott Turner opens up about his play-calling and more
14:42 - Commanders: react to six Commanders players receiving Pro Bowl honors, including Jonathan Allen, Tress Way and Jeremy Reaves being named starters20:10 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense in preparation for their game at the San Francisco 49ers, including comments from Scott Turner at a post-practice press conference on him not getting Brian Robinson Jr. more carries in the Commanders' 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, the Commanders' red-zone struggles and Carson Wentz's readiness to play40:36 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense in preparation for their game at the San Francisco 49ers, including telling comments from Chase Young on his injury situation and comments from Jack Del Rio at a post-practice press conference on the 49ers' key offensive players56:02 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's trading for New York Mets catcher James McCann58:09 - Virginia Tech Basketball: thoughts on the No. 21 Hokies losing at Boston College, 70-65 in overtimeVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 21, 2022 • 56min
Episode 468: conversation with Commanders insider Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington and more
09:59 - Commanders: react to telling comments from Ron Rivera on Taylor Heinicke that lend further credence to the notion that Rivera is close to benching Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz21:42 - Guest: Commanders insider Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington on whether Taylor Heinicke’s job as the Commanders’ starting quarterback is on the line in their game at the San Francisco 49ers, what Ron Rivera truly is thinking about the Commanders’ quarterback situation, whether there’s more to the Chase Young situation than we know and more45:56 - Wizards: analysis of a wild 113-110 win at the Phoenix Suns to snap the Wizards' 10-game losing streak50:58 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Georgetown's 84-73 loss at No. 2 UConn and No. 6 Virginia's 66-64 loss at No. 22 MiamiVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 20, 2022 • 51min
Episode 467: Ron Rivera sticks with Taylor Heinicke as QB1 but also says change could come and more
11:34 - Commanders: react to Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference off the 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football remaining with Taylor Heinicke as the Commanders' starting quarterback while also saying that a benching could come soon…and analysis of the red-zone struggles for Heinicke and the Commanders’ offense23:02 - Commanders: thoughts on Scott Turner getting Brian Robinson Jr. just four second-half carries in the 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football…breakdown of Robinson’s great performance in the game…and more on the highly questionable officiating during the Commanders’ final offensive drive in the game36:25 - Commanders: a look at the Commanders’ two highest-graded players per Pro Football Focus in the 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football…and the latest on Chase Young off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference45:01 - Capitals: proper praise for the Caps for a 4-3 overtime and come-from-behind win over the Detroit Red WingsVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 7min
Episode 466: Commanders fall to 7-6-1 with 20-12 loss to New York Giants on Sunday Night Football and more
10:53 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders' offense in the 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, including some very questionable officiating and the performance of Taylor Heinicke38:29 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' defense and special teams in the 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football48:18 - Wizards: react to the Wizards' losing streak reaching 10 games with 102-93 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers and a 119-117 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers52:27 - Capitals: thoughts on a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs57:57 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Georgetown's 102-89 loss to Xavier, No. 2 Virginia's 69-61 loss to No. 5 Houston and No. 24 Virginia Tech's 74-48 blowout of GramblingVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 16, 2022 • 1h 14min
Episode 465: preview of Commanders vs. New York Giants on Sunday Night Football and more
12:50 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders’ offense for the game against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, including the latest on injuries and comments from Scott Turner at a post-practice press conference on why Taylor Heinicke isn't running more, Carson Wentz's attitude, the lack of explosive plays from the Commanders' rushing offense and more31:00 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders’ defense for the game against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, including the latest on injuries and comments from Jack Del Rio at a post-practice press conference on Benjamin St-Juste, Chase Young, Darrick Forrest and more44:00 - Guest: Nick Falato, co-host of the Big Blue Banter podcast, with an in-depth breakdown of the New York Giants in preparation for Commanders-Giants on Sunday Night Football59:07 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football…and Galdi’s prediction for the game01:09:29 - Capitals: breakdown of a 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars01:12:22 - Orioles: react to the O’s agreeing on a one-year contract with Adam Frazier and to the O's having not done more in free agency so far in the 2022-2023 offseasonVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 15, 2022 • 59min
Episode 464: more indications Dan Snyder is selling, Commanders prep for big game vs. New York Giants and more
06:21 - Commanders: what mattered the most from a variety of Dan Snyder-related items from the NFL’s December League Meeting in Irving, Texas15:31 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, including the latest on injuries, the situation at center, why Taylor Heinicke isn't running more, insight on Brian Robinson Jr., a mea culpa from Ron Rivera regarding Curtis Samuel and more off comments from Heinicke and Rivera at post-practice press conferences35:43 - Commanders: thoughts on expectations for the crowd at FedExField for the Commanders' game against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football off comments from Taylor Heinicke and Ron Rivera at post-practice press conferences...and analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense in preparation for Commanders-Giants, including the latest on injuries and the potential for Chase Young to make his season debut off comments from Young and Rivera49:42 - Wizards: react to a 141-128 loss at the Denver Nuggets in a game in which the Wizards in losing their eighth consecutive game allowed the Nuggets to score an absurd 98 points in the paint56:15 - Maryland Basketball: breakdown of an embarrassing 87-60 loss to No. 16 UCLAVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 14, 2022 • 45min
Episode 463: Ron Rivera opens up about Commanders' readiness for playoff push and more
11:11 - Commanders: analysis of comments from Ron Rivera at a Zoom press conference on the Commanders’ preparedness for their final four regular-season games in pursuit of the postseason, injury updates and reveals for the Commanders coming out of their bye week, the returning Carson Wentz, the keys to Taylor Heinicke doing well given the state of the team’s offensive line and more30:28 - Commanders: react to comments from Ron Rivera at a Zoom press conference on the final report from Congress’ House Committee on Oversight and Reform on its investigation into Washington’s workplace-misconduct scandal, including Rivera on what he was told when he was hired by Dan Snyder38:10 - Capitals: breakdown of a 7-3 win at the Chicago Blackhawks that featured Alex Ovechkin having a hat trick and a primary assist in becoming just the third player in NHL history to score 800 career regular-season goalsVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 13, 2022 • 52min
Episode 462: conversation with Commanders insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com and more
08:39 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders activating Carson Wentz from the Reserve/Injured List to the 53-man roster, including what this could mean for Taylor Heinicke as the team's starting quarterback...and react to the Commanders placing Tyler Larsen on the Reserve/Injured List, including what now for the team's offensive line and whether it needs to be rebuilt this offseason23:14 - Guest: Commanders insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com on if the Commanders are going to make the playoffs for the 2022 season, whether Ron Rivera might go back to Carson Wentz as the team's starting quarterback, who truly was behind the Commanders trading for Wentz, the true impetus for Dan Snyder being open to selling the team, how the sale would impact the Commanders' stadium situation and more44:24 - Wizards: breakdown of a 112-100 loss to the Brooklyn Nets to extend the Wizards' losing streak to seven gamesVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


