

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 16, 2022 • 1h 26min
Episode 401: Jack Del Rio calls out Jamin Davis, preview of Commanders at Detroit Lions and more
14:45 - Commanders: the latest on injuries for the Commanders' defense for Week 2 at the Detroit Lions...and in-depth react to Jack Del Rio at a post-practice press conference calling out Jamin Davis32:13 - Commanders: the latest on injuries for the Commanders' offense for Week 2 at the Detroit Lions...and thoughts on comments from Scott Turner at a post-practice press conference on the Commanders' offense off the 28-22 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 146:18 - Guest: Matt Dery, host of the Locked On Lions podcast, on what the Commanders are facing at the Detroit Lions in Week 201:04:40 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Detroit Lions in Week 2...and Galdi's prediction for the game01:16:21 - College Football: GaldiLocks for Week 3 of the 2022 college football season - previews and picks for Maryland-SMU, Virginia Tech-Wafford and Virginia-Old DominionVisit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffeeVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16 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.

Sep 15, 2022 • 59min
Episode 400: are 2022 Commanders a true high-powered pass-first team? and more
13:12 - Commanders: a Brian Robinson Jr. update...a look at the Commanders' first injury report for their Week 2 game at the Detroit Lions...insight on the Commanders' defense in the 28-22 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1...what it would mean for the Commanders to get off to a 2-0 start...and more off comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference28:56 - Commanders: is the offensive identity of the 2022 Commanders that of a high-octane passing team?...thoughts on Carson Wentz and his performance in the 28-22 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1...and more off comments from Wentz and Ron Rivera at post-practice press conferences46:54 - Nationals and Orioles: breakdown of a 6-2 Orioles win at the Nats, including another good start for Patrick Corbin and another impressive performance by Gunnar HendersonVisit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffeeVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16 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.

Sep 14, 2022 • 57min
Episode 399: Commanders film breakdown with Commanders analyst Mark Bullock and more
11:51 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock with in-depth Xs-and-Os analysis of the Commanders off their 28-22 regular-season-opening win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, including a deep dive on Carson Wentz and insight on Curtis Samuel, Antonio Gibson, Jahan Dotson, the Commanders' offensive line, the Commanders' defense, Darrick Forrest and Sam Howell43:00 - Nationals and Orioles: thoughts on a 4-3 Orioles win at the NatsVisit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffeeVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16 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.

Sep 13, 2022 • 59min
Episode 398: Ron Rivera provides insight and new details on Commanders' win over Jacksonville Jaguars
15:03 - Commanders: react to Phidarian Mathis being done for the season...and analysis of the Commanders' defense in the 28-22 regular-season-opening win over the Jacksonville Jaguars off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference38:27 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' offense in the 28-22 regular-season-opening win over the Jacksonville Jaguars off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference, including praise from Ron for Carson Wentz for something that he did after the game and thoughts on whether Washington's offensive weapons are its best since those on the 2016 RedskinsVisit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffeeVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16 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.

Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 36min
Episode 397: Commanders begin 2022 regular season with 28-22 win over Jacksonville Jaguars and much more
11:49 - Commanders: analysis of Carson Wentz's rollercoaster - but ultimately clutch - performance in the Commanders' 28-22 regular-season-opening win over the Jacksonville Jaguars28:05 - Commanders: a review of the many Commanders skill-position players who came through in the 28-22 regular-season-opening win over the Jacksonville Jaguars - Curtis Samuel, Antonio Gibson, Jahan Dotson, Logan Thomas and Terry McLaurin41:55 - Commanders: examining what went right and what went wrong for the Commanders' defense in the 28-22 regular-season-opening win over the Jacksonville Jaguars01:00:32 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 56-21 win at Charlotte, Virginia Tech's 27-10 win over Boston College, Virginia's 24-3 loss at Illinois and Navy's 37-13 loss to Memphis01:16:29 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats getting swept in three games at the Philadelphia Phillies01:30:46 - Orioles: react to the O's losing two of three games to the Boston Red SoxVisit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffeeVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16 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.

Sep 9, 2022 • 1h 24min
Episode 396: preview of Commanders vs. Jacksonville Jaguars and much more
14:05 - Commanders: the latest on injuries for the Commanders against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1...thoughts on comments from Scott Turner on the Commanders' tight-end situation, potential abundance of quality offensive skill-position players and Curtis Samuel...and Galdi's prediction for the Commanders' 2022 regular-season record25:39 - Guest: Jaguars insider Hays Carlyon of the Jags' flagship radio station, 1010 XL and 92.5 FM in Jacksonville, on what the Commanders are facing in the Jags in Week 148:49 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1...and Galdi's prediction for the game01:00:03 - College Football: GaldiLocks for Week 2 of the 2022 college football season - previews and picks for Maryland-Charlotte, Virginia Tech-Boston College, Virginia-Illinois and Navy-Memphis01:11:03 - Nationals: analysis of an 11-6 win at the National League Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals, including a monster game for the Nats' offense but also another bad outing for Josiah GrayVisit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffeeVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16 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.

Sep 8, 2022 • 55min
Episode 395: how likely - and needed - is good start for Commanders in 2022 season? and much more
12:01 - Commanders: a look at the Commanders' first injury report of the 2022 season...will Trai Turner or Wes Schweitzer be the Commanders' starting right guard?...why the Commanders shouldn't regret having lost Brandon Scherff. in free agency..more good news on Brian Robinson Jr. in his recovery from being shot...does Ron Rivera trust Antonio Gibson?27:38 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from Carson Wentz, including him on facing the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 of the 2022 season off him having lost to them in stunning fashion in Week 18 of the 2021 season...and analysis of both Washington and Ron Rivera having struggled in early-season games and whether the Commanders are truly ready for their 2022 season, including comments from Ron Rivera44:32 - Nationals: breakdown of a 6-5 loss at the National League Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals that featured the Nats blowing a 5-1 ninth-inning lead50:24 - Orioles: react to a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays to conclude the O's losing three of the four games in a big series against the Blue JaysVisit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffeeVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16 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.

Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 6min
Episode 394: Congress deposes Bruce Allen, conversation with Nathan "Commanders Stats" Coleman and more
14:25 - Commanders: react to Bruce Allen testifying before Congress for more than 10 hours regarding the Commanders' workplace-misconduct scandal27:19 - Guest: Commanders analyst Nathan "Commanders Stats" Coleman with a preview of the Commanders' 2022 season, including the pros and cons of Carson Wentz, an outlook for Sam Howell, the truth about Antonio Gibson, the Commanders' situations at linebacker and cornerback and more53:46 - Nationals: thoughts on a 4-1 loss at the National League Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals01:00:10 - Orioles: analysis of a much-needed 9-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays that included dugouts and bullpens emptying in the middle of the seventh inningVisit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffeeVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16 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.

Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 16min
Episode 393: do Commanders "finally have ourselves a quarterback" in Carson Wentz? and much more
12:36 - Commanders: an update on Kamren Curl's injury situation...react to the Commanders hiring Ryan Kerrigan as assistant defensive line coach, including comments from Kerrigan and Ron Rivera on both the hire and the state of the team's defensive line...examining comments from Ron on the Commanders' Week 1 opponent, the Jacksonville Jaguars...and a look at two offensive-line transactions by the Commanders32:29 - Commanders: analysis of whether the Commanders "finally have a quarterback" in Carson Wentz as Dan Snyder said, including key comments from Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew58:40 - Nationals: breakdown of a 6-0 win at the National League Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals that featured significant production from potential building blocks for the Nats and another good outing from Anibal Sanchez01:11:31 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's getting swept in a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays to begin a big four-game seriesVisit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffeeVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16 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.

Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 33min
Episode 392: Commanders conversation with former Old Dominion head coach Bobby Wilder and much more
12:48 - Guest: former Old Dominion football head coach - and Taylor Heinicke's college head coach - Bobby Wilder on the Commanders, including a specific key for Scott Turner with Carson Wentz, Heinicke's mindset for the 2022 season as the QB2 and why the Commanders in Sam Howell have a future starting quarterback41:45 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland' 31-10 win over Buffalo, Virginia Tech's 20-17 loss at Old Dominion, Virginia's 34-17 win over Richmond and Navy's 14-7 loss to Delaware01:06:33 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats shockingly winning two of three games at the National League East-leading New York Mets, including big series for Lane Thomas and Luis Garcia and strong outings from Patrick Corbin and Erick Fedde01:25:12 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's winning two of three games over the American League-worst Oakland A's, including Gunnar Henderson already looking like a superstarVisit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffeeVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16 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.


