

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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Oct 28, 2022 • 1h 39min
Episode 431: preview of Commanders at Indianapolis Colts and much more
16:02 - Commanders: examining the latest on injuries for the Commanders' offense for their game at the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8...and analysis of comments from Scott Turner and Ron Rivera at post-practice press conferences on Taylor Heinicke, Terry McLaurin and the Commanders' running game33:40 - Commanders: examining the latest on injuries for the Commanders' defense for their game at the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8...and react to comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference on the latest on the William Jackson III and Chase Young situations, the growth of Montez Sweat and more45:14 - Guest: Colts insider Mike Chappell of FOX59/CBS4 Sports in Indianapolis on Commanders-Colts in Week 8, including why the Colts benched Matt Ryan in favor of Sam Ehlinger, how the Colts view Carson Wentz, Jim Irsay becoming the first NFL owner to publicly question whether Dan Snyder should remain as Commanders owner and more01:10:51 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8...and Galdi's prediction for the game01:22:54 - Virginia Tech Football: breakdown of a 22-21 loss at No. 24 NC State in a game in which the Hokies blew a 21-3 third-quarter lead01:28:52 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Virginia-Miami and Navy Temple01:36:56 - Capitals: thoughts on a 2-0 loss at the Dallas StarsVisit https://NordVPN.com/AlGaldi to receive a big discount on a two-year plan and one free month!Visit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent and 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.

Oct 27, 2022 • 51min
Episode 430: Chase Young's return is further delayed, Taylor Heinicke opens up about Terry McLaurin and more
11:39 - Commanders: the latest on injuries for the Commanders' defense for the Week 8 game at the Indianapolis Colts...analysis of Chase Young's return being further delayed...and examining the challenge of facing a quarterback making his first NFL regular-season start in Sam Ehlinger off comments from Jack Del Rio at a post-practice press conference32:11 - Commanders: breakdown of a busy injury report for the Commanders' offense for the Week 8 game at the Indianapolis Colts...and react to - and some scheduled fun with - comments from Jack Del Rio and Taylor Heinicke at post-practice press conferences on Heinicke, including him on his reputation and on his connection with Terry McLaurin45:52 - Virginia Tech Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for the Hokies' game at No. 24 NC StateVisit https://NordVPN.com/AlGaldi to receive a big discount on a two-year plan and one free month!Visit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent and 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.

Oct 26, 2022 • 55min
Episode 429: conversation with former ODU head coach Bobby Wilder on Taylor Heinicke & Commanders & more
13:06 - Commanders: react to the Commanders promoting Danny Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster...analysis of Terry McLaurin in the 23-21 win over the Green Bay Packers and the telling nature of the game regarding the importance of true stud WR1s off McLaurin ranking very well in a key advanced stat...and thoughts on the abnormal being normal for us as Commanders fans off a variety of items surrounding the win over the Packers26:42 - Guest: former Old Dominion head football coach Bobby Wilder on Taylor Heinicke, who played for Wilder at ODU, including a deep dive on Taylor's wild performance in the Commanders' 23-21 win over the Green Bay Packers, whether the Commanders are better off with Heinicke at quarterback as opposed to with Carson Wentz, what Ron Rivera is thinking about that, a key thing that Heinicke has been told by Scott Turner and much more49:25 - Wizards: breakdown of a 120-99 win over the Detroit PistonsVisit https://NordVPN.com/AlGaldi to receive a big discount on a two-year plan and one free month!Visit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent and 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.

Oct 25, 2022 • 1h 3min
Episode 428: Ron Rivera addresses potential quarterback controversy, talks rising Commanders defense and more
13:28 - Commanders: is the Commanders' two-game winning streak the start of another mid-to-late-season run for Washington?22:09 - Commanders: further analysis of Taylor Heinicke's performance in the 23-21 win over the Green Bay Packers...react to Ron Rivera's answer at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference to a question about a potential quarterback controversy...and react to the Commanders' Week 8 opponent, the Indianapolis Colts, benching Matt Ryan in favor of Sam Ehlinger36:22 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders' situation at running back off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference46:45 - Commanders: examining what's going well for the Commanders' improved defense and why off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference57:48 - Capitals: breakdown of a 6-3 win at the New Jersey Devils that featured a great performance by the Caps on special teamsVisit https://NordVPN.com/AlGaldi to receive a big discount on a two-year plan and one free month!Visit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent and 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.

Oct 24, 2022 • 1h 28min
Episode 427: Commanders improve to 3-4 with 23-21 win over Green Bay Packers and much more
19:10 - Commanders: analysis of Taylor Heinicke's wild performance in the 23-21 win over the Green Bay Packers34:24 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders' defense in the 23-21 win over the Green Bay Packers47:03 - Commanders: other observations from the Commanders' 23-21 win over the Green Bay Packers, including proper praise for Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel; examining whether Antonio Gibson and not Brian Robinson Jr. is the best running back on the Commanders; a salute to Ron Rivera for an astute challenge; and more01:05:53 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 31-24 win over Northwestern, Navy's 38-20 loss to Houston, Liberty's stunning 41-14 blowout of BYU, James Madison's 26-12 loss to Marshall and Old Dominion's 28-23 loss to Georgia Southern01:20:11 - Wizards: react to a 102-100 win over the Chicago Bulls and a 117-107 overtime loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers01:24:51 - Capitals: thoughts on a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles KingsVisit https://NordVPN.com/AlGaldi to receive a big discount on a two-year plan and one free month!Visit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent and 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.

Oct 21, 2022 • 1h 25min
Episode 426: preview of Commanders vs. Green Bay Packers and much more
17:39 - Commanders: examining the latest on injuries for the Commanders’ offense - including a setback for Jahan Dotson - for their game against the Green Bay Packers in Week 7…and analysis of Taylor Heinicke and the Commanders’ rushing offense off comments from Scott Turner at a post-practice press conference34:32 - Commanders: examining the latest on injuries for the Commanders’ defense and Green Bay Packers’ offense for Commanders-Packers in Week 7…and analysis of the Commanders’ pass rush off comments from Jack Del Rio at a post-practice press conference41:12 - Guest: Steve Czaban, host of The Steve Czaban Show on 97.3 The Game in Milwaukee, with a deep dive on the Commanders' Week 7 opponent, the Green Bay Packers, and some thoughts on Dan Snyder58:14 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 7...and Galdi's prediction for the game01:09:13 - Virginia Football: breakdown of the Cavaliers' 16-9 win at Georgia Tech01:13:36 - College Football: GaldiLocks for Week 8 - previews and picks for Maryland-Northwestern and Navy-Houston01:21:15 - Capitals: react to a 5-2 loss at the Ottawa SenatorsVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent and free shipping!Visit https://NordVPN.com/AlGaldi to receive a big discount on a two-year plan and one free month! 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.

Oct 20, 2022 • 1h 13min
Episode 425: Taylor Heinicke speaks, conversation with Commanders fan Matthew Berry of NBC Sports and more
10:38 - Commanders: breakdown of the latest on injuries for the Commanders' offense, a potential position switch for Samuel Cosmi, how Taylor Heinicke in the 2022 season might be better than he was in the 2021 season, telling comments from Ron Rivera on the team's usage of Terry McLaurin, the Commanders' rushing offense vs. the Green Bay Packers' run defense and more off comments from Rivera and Heinicke at post-practice press conferences36:13 - Commanders: react to the latest on Chase Young and analysis of the Commanders' defensive line and and what it'll be facing in the Green Bay Packers' offense off comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference48:04 - Guest: NBC Sports fantasy-football analyst Matt Berry, who is a big Commanders fan, on his fandom, Dan Snyder, Ron Rivera, Carson Wentz and more01:02:19 - Wizards: thoughts on the Wizards' regular-season-opening 114-107 win at the Indiana Pacers01:08:46 - Virginia Football: A GaldiLocks preview and pick for the Cavaliers' game at Georgia TechVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent and free shipping!Visit https://NordVPN.com/AlGaldi to receive a big discount on a two-year plan and one free month! 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.

Oct 19, 2022 • 1h 16min
Episode 424: Jim Irsay says "there's merit" to removing Dan Snyder, Commanders' QB shakeup and much more
07:25 - Commanders: in-depth react to and analysis of a wild first day of the NFL's Fall League Meeting for Dan Snyder, including Jim Irsay saying of Snyder, "I believe that there's merit to remove him as owner of the Redskins"26:47 - Commanders: breakdown of the latest for the Commanders at quarterback - Carson Wentz's fractured finger, Taylor Heinicke being named the new starter, Sam Howell being named the new No. 2 and the team signing Jake Fromm to the practice squad - off comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference45:27 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from William Jackson III, including him denying that he has asked to be traded56:41 - Guest: Wizards insider Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington with a preview of the Wizards' 2022-2023 regular season, including whether the Wiz will be better defensively, what the team internally believes is a realistic ceiling for the season and moreVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent and free shipping!Visit https://NordVPN.com/AlGaldi to receive a big discount on a two-year plan and one free month! 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.

Oct 18, 2022 • 52min
Episode 423: Carson Wentz undergoes surgery, conversation with ESPN Commanders insider John Keim and more
10:37 - Commanders: thoughts on what could be for Dan Snyder as the NFL's Fall League Meeting begins and off comments from one of Snyder's attorneys22:51 - Guest: Commanders insider John Keim of ESPN on how the Commanders truly feel about Carson Wentz's play in the 2022 season, whether they might be better off with Taylor Heinicke at quarterback, whether Ron Rivera is coaching for his job over the team's final 11 games of the 2022 regular season, an important truth about William Jackson III and more48:20 - Capitals: analysis of a wild 6-4 win over the Vancouver CanucksVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent and free shipping!Visit https://NordVPN.com/AlGaldi to receive a big discount on a two-year plan and one free month! 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.

Oct 17, 2022 • 1h 4min
Episode 422: Carson Wentz injured, should Commanders go with Taylor Heinicke or Sam Howell? and more
13:30 - Commanders: in-depth react to Carson Wentz reportedly having a broken finger on his right hand and being set to be out for multiple weeks - should the Commanders go with Taylor Heinicke or Sam Howell at quarterback?26:33 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' defense and running game in the 12-7 win at the Chicago Bears off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference44:42 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 38-33 win at Indiana, Virginia Tech's 20-14 loss to Miami, Navy's 40-34 loss at SMU, James Madison's 45-38 loss at Georgia Southern, Old Dominion's 49-21 upset win at Coastal Carolina and Liberty's 21-20 win over Gardner-Webb01:01:40 - Capitals: thoughts on a 3-1 win over the Montreal CanadiensVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent and free shipping!Visit https://NordVPN.com/AlGaldi to receive a big discount on a two-year plan and one free month! 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.


