The Al Galdi Podcast

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Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 21min

Episode 451: Commanders improve to 7-5 with 19-13 win over Atlanta Falcons and much more

11:41 - Commanders: deep dive on the great work of Brian Robinson Jr., Jonathan Williams, Antonio Gibson and the Commanders' overall rushing offense in the 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons22:06 - Commanders: analysis of Taylor Heinicke and the passing offense in the 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons32:49 - Commanders: why the defense in the 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons was better than you may think45:46 - Commanders: observations on Commanders special teams in the 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons...and react to the Commanders' Sean Taylor memorial installation that was, uh, underwhelming56:33 - Wizards: thoughts on a 130-121 loss at the NBA-leading Boston Celtics01:00:36 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 37-0 shutout of Rutgers, Liberty's stunning 49-14 loss to New Mexico State, James Madison's 47-7 rout of Coastal Carolina and Old Dominion's 27-20 loss at South Alabama01:15:05 - Capitals: examining a 5-1 loss at the New Jersey Devils01:18:10 - Georgetown Basketball: a look at a 79-70 win over UMBCVisit 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.
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Nov 26, 2022 • 1h 15min

Episode 450: preview of Commanders vs. Atlanta Falcons and much more

11:33 - Commanders: examining who will return punts for the Commanders in their game against the Atlanta Falcons with Dax Milne out due to a foot injury...and discussions of perhaps telling comments from Ron Rivera regarding Taylor Heinicke and of how Carson Wentz is handling his demotion off comments from Wentz, Rivera and Heinicke31:45 - Commanders: will Chase Young make his season debut in the Commanders' game against the Atlanta Falcons?...react to the Commanders placing Cole Holcomb on the Reserve/Injured List and to Benjamin St-Juste being out for the game against the Falcons...and a look at the importance of the Commanders' run defense against the Falcons42:36 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Atlanta Falcons...and Galdi's prediction for the game53:24 - Maryland Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for the Terrapins' regular-season finale against Rutgers55:46 - Wizards: analysis of a 113-105 loss at the Miami Heat and a 110-107 loss at the Heat01:01:50 - Capitals: breakdowns of a 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers and a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames01:07:55 - College Basketball: thoughts on No. 23 Maryland's 95-79 win over Coppin State, No. 5 Virginia's 72-45 blowout of Maryland Eastern Shore, Virginia Tech's 69-64 win over Charleston Southern and Georgetown's 74-70 loss to AmericanVisit 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.
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Nov 23, 2022 • 1h 2min

Episode 449: Commanders breakdown with Pro Football Focus' Nick Akridge and more

18:50 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders' linebacker situation off the team designating Milo Eifler to return to practice...proper praise for London Fletcher and Henry Ellard off them being named as Modern-Era player semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023 - and also a rant on Redskins greats who aren't in the Pro Football Hall of Fame...and react to the Commanders announcing details of another honoring of Sean Taylor35:42 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Commanders fan Nick Akridge on the Commanders, including in-depth analysis of Taylor Heinicke, Brian Robinson Jr. vs. Antonio Gibson, the team's offensive line, why Daron Payne's PFF grades are so low, why Kamren Curl's and Darrick Forrest's PFF grades are so high, the improvement of Jamin Davis, whether the Commanders should be interested in Hendon Hooker come the 2023 NFL Draft and moreVisit 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.
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Nov 22, 2022 • 53min

Episode 448: Ron Rivera opens up about Taylor Heinicke as QB1, Commanders activate Chase Young and more

10:57 - Commanders: analysis of Taylor Heinicke off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference off the 23-10 win at the Houston Texans, including some very interesting Pro Football Focus stats on Heinicke vs. Carson Wentz and Rivera on his decision to move forward with Heinicke as the team’s starting quarterback27:32 - Commanders: react to the Commanders activating Chase Young to the 53-man roster and more on the team’s defense off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference off the 23-10 win at the Houston Texans40:51 - Commanders: thoughts on the state of the Commanders off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference off the 23-10 win at the Houston TexansVisit 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.
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Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 41min

Episode 447: Commanders improve to 6-5 with 23-10 win at Houston Texans and much more

11:47 - Commanders: proper praise for the Commanders' defense for what it did in the 23-10 win at the Houston Texans28:52 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of Ron Rivera naming Taylor Heinicke as the Commanders' starting quarterback and of Heinicke's performance in the 23-10 win at the Houston Texans46:39 - Commanders: other observations from the 23-10 win at the Houston Texans, including a deep dive on the Commanders' rushing offense56:03 - Wizards: thoughts on the Wizards honoring Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison...and analysis of a 107-106 overtime win over the Miami Heat and a 106-102 win over the Charlotte Hornets01:04:57 - College Basketball: a look at Maryland, No. 16 Virginia, Georgetown and Virginia Tech in holiday tournaments, including the Terrapins and Cavaliers winning their tournaments01:11:26 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 43-30 loss to No. 2 Ohio State, Navy's 17-14 upset win at No. 20 UCF, Virginia Tech's 23-22 win at Liberty, James Madison's 42-40 comeback win over Georgia State and Old Dominion's 27-14 loss at Appalachian State01:31:46 - Capitals: sorting through a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche01:36:17 - Nationals: react to the Nats non-tendering Luke Voit and Erick FeddeVisit 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.
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Nov 18, 2022 • 1h 33min

Episode 446: preview of Commanders at Houston Texans and much more

15:44 - Commanders: examining the latest on injuries for the Commanders' offense for their game at the Houston Texans...and analysis of comments from Scott Turner on Taylor Heinicke, the Commanders' rushing offense, the dilemma of calling runs vs. passes in the modern NFL and more32:12 - Commanders: examining the latest on injuries for the Commanders' defense for their game at the Houston Texans...and analysis of comments from Jack Del Rio on the Commanders' increase in takeaways, the team's emerging second-year defensive players and more46:44 - Guest: Texans insider Shaun Bijani of Sports Radio 610 KILT in Houston with an in-depth breakdown of the Texans in preparation for Commanders-Texans01:07:47 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Houston Texans…and Galdi's prediction for the game01:17:43 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Ohio State, Navy-UCF and Virginia Tech-Liberty01:28:32 - Capitals: thoughts on an unusual 5-4 shootout loss at the St. Louis BluesVisit 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.
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Nov 17, 2022 • 49min

Episode 445: Taylor Heinicke will be Commanders' starting quarterback for game at Houston Texans and more

14:28 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' quarterback situation off Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference delaying a true decision on who the team's QB1 is in announcing Taylor Heinicke as the team's starter for the game at the Houston Texans with Carson Wentz still recovering...and thoughts on comments from Heinicke at a post-practice press conference on his approach to his situation, his rapport with teammates, his connection with Terry McLaurin and more32:08 - Commanders: react to comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference on the what and why of the Commanders' defense playing well, the latest on Chase Young and more43:39 - Wizards: breakdown of a wild 121-120 loss to the Oklahoma City ThunderVisit 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.
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Nov 16, 2022 • 51min

Episode 444: Ron Rivera poised to name Taylor Heinicke as Commanders' QB1 for rest of 2022 season? and more

09:32 - Commanders: interpretation of Ron Rivera's comments from his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference off the 32-21 win at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football regarding what he should do - and perhaps already has decided to do - in terms of choosing between Taylor Heinicke and Carson Wentz to be the team's starting quarterback20:49 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' rushing offense, rotation at right tackle and more on the Commanders' offense from the 32-21 win at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference34:06 - Commanders: proper praise for Darrick Forrest, an update on Chase Young, examining whether the Commanders' postgame celebrating was too much and more on the Commanders' defense from the 32-21 win at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference44:08 - Capitals: breakdown of a 5-2 loss at the Florida Panthers49:08 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 76-52 win over Binghamton and Georgetown's 75-63 loss to NorthwesternVisit 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.
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Nov 15, 2022 • 1h 8min

Episode 443: Commanders improve to 5-5 with 32-21 win at Philadelphia Eagles and more

13:43 - Commanders: analysis of Taylor Heinicke's performance in the Commanders' 32-21 win at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football28:19 - Commanders: breakdowns of a number of heroes for the Commanders in their 32-21 win at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football - Scott Turner, Terry McLaurin, Brian Robinson Jr., Antonio Gibson and Joey Slye45:56 - Commanders: examining a wild game for the Commanders' defense in the 32-21 win at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football56:53 - Nationals and Orioles: react to the Nats placing Seth Romero on unconditional release waivers...and to Adley Rutschman finishing second in the voting for American League Rookie of the Year, including a key contractual consequence for the O's01:02:11 - Virginia Football: thoughts off horrendous tragedy at the University of VirginiaVisit 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.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 1h 17min

Episode 442: preview of Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football and much more

11:13 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' offense versus the Philadelphia Eagles' defense in preparation for the teams' game on Monday Night Football, including big injury news for the game and comments from Scott Turner19:56 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' defense versus the Philadelphia Eagles' offense in preparation for the teams' game on Monday Night Football, including comments from Jack Del Rio28:22 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football...and Galdi's prediction for the game40:16 - Wizards: react to the Wizards' winning streak getting to four with a 121-112 win over the Utah Jazz and a 102-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies46:55 - Capitals: examining a crazy weekend for the Caps that featured a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning and a 6-3 loss at the Lightning54:52 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 30-0 loss at No. 14 Penn State, Navy's 35-32 loss to No. 20 Notre Dame in Baltimore, Liberty's 36-33 loss at UConn, Virginia Tech's 24-7 loss at Duke, Virginia's 37-7 loss to Pitt and Jame Madison's 37-3 win at Old Dominion01:15:47 - College Basketball: thoughts on Virginia Tech's 94-77 rout of William & Mary, Georgetown's 92-58 blowout of Green Bay and No. 18 Virginia's 89-42 smashing of MonmouthVisit 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.

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