

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 2, 2022 • 1h 21min
Episode 391: Commanders place Brian Robinson Jr. on NFI, how good is Commanders' roster? and more
12:09 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders placing Brian Robinson Jr. on the Reserve/Non-Football-Injury-Or-Illness List and of the Commanders in signing Jon Bostic and David Mayo going with the same linebackers as the team had in the 2021 season26:34 - Commanders: examining just how good the Commanders' roster for the 2022 season is and whether Scott Turner and Jack Del Rio will maximize the talent on the roster43:08 - College Football: GaldiLocks - picks against the spreads for Maryland-Buffalo, Navy-Delaware, Virginia Tech-Old Dominion and Virginia-Richmond57:41 - Nationals: react to the Nats - finally! - registering a walk-off win in the 2022 season with a 7-5 10-inning win over the Oakland A's that featured the legend of Joey Meneses growing even more01:10:57 - Orioles: breakdown of a 3-0 win at the Cleveland Guardians to conclude an impressive 4-2 road trip, including a second straight excellent outing from Kyle BradishVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffee 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 1, 2022 • 57min
Episode 390: Commanders make major changes to 53-man roster and construct practice squad and much more
09:55 - Commanders: analysis of a number of roster moves by the Commanders, including the claiming of two cornerbacks off waivers, the releasing of David Mayo, the looming signing of Jon Bostic and the formation of the practice squad24:30 - Commanders: thoughts on Kamren Curl's right arm being in a sling, the latest on Brian Robinson Jr. off him being shot multiple times but continuing to do well and revealing comments from Ron Rivera about the Commanders' running-back situation35:24 - Nationals: breakdown of a 5-1 win over the American League-worst Oakland A's that featured a great outing from Anibal Sanchez and a much-needed good offensive performance by CJ Abrams47:05 - Orioles: react to Gunnar Henderson homering in his Major League regular-season debut, Jordan Lyles shining and more from a 4-0 win at the Cleveland GuardiansVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffee 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.

Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 3min
Episode 389: Commanders construct initial 53-man roster for 2022 season and much more
11:09 - Commanders: analysis of what the Commanders did on offense in their cutdown to 53, including the latest on Brian Robinson Jr. in a complicated situation at running back and the team keeping five tight ends29:29 - Commanders: analysis of what the Commanders did on defense in their cutdown to 53, including the team cutting Danny Johnson and Corn Elder in keeping just four cornerbacks and the team keeping Jeremy Reaves44:10 - Nationals: react to the 2022 seasons of two of the Nats' top prospects, Cade Cavalli and Bray House, essentially being done...and breakdown of a 10-6 loss to the American League-worst Oakland A's59:42 - Orioles: react to the O's preparing to promote two of their top prospects, Gunnar Henderson and DL Hall, to the Majors...and thoughts on a 5-1 loss at the American League Central-leading Cleveland GuardiansVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffee 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.

Aug 30, 2022 • 1h 2min
Episode 388: good news on Brian Robinson Jr. and conversation with Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic
11:34 - Commanders: react to and analysis of the latest on Brian Robinson Jr. off him being shot multiple times in Washington, D.C., including comments from Ron Rivera, Jonathan Allen, Carson Wentz and Terry McLaurin at post-practice press conferences38:03 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic with an in-depth preview of the Commanders' cutdown to 53, a look at why Jamin Davis played in the team's preseason-ending 17-15 loss at the Baltimore Ravens, thoughts on Carson Wentz and moreVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffee 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.

Aug 29, 2022 • 1h 25min
Episode 387: Brian Robinson Jr. is shot, Commanders end 0-3 preseason with 17-15 loss at Baltimore Ravens and more
01:00 - Commanders: react to Brian Robinson Jr. getting shot multiple times and suffering non-life-threatening injuries16:51 - Commanders: a look at notable developments for Jamin Davis, Jeremy Reaves and Dyami Brown in the Commanders' preseason-ending 17-15 loss at the Baltimore Ravens32:27 - Commanders: breakdown of Sam Howell's impress performance in the Commanders' preseason-ending 17-15 loss at the Baltimore Ravens45:25 - Commanders: thoughts on Jaret Patterson, the Commanders' defense and Commanders special teams in the team's preseason-ending 17-15 loss at the Baltimore Ravens53:37 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two of three games to the Cincinnati Reds, including Patrick Corbin recording the first win by a Nats starting pitcher in 44 games and the Major League regular-season debut of Cade Cavalli01:15:38 - Orioles: examining the Orioles' excellent starting pitching and more from them winning two of three games at the American League-leading Houston AstrosVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffee 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.

Aug 26, 2022 • 1h 8min
Episode 386: breakdown of Commanders' third-down defense with Samuel Gold and much more
12:36 - Guest: NFL analyst and Commanders fan Samuel Gold, the creator of Sam's Film Room on YouTube, with an in-depth examination of the Commanders' bad third-down defense in the 24-14 preseason loss at the Kansas City Chiefs, some big-picture thoughts on the Commanders' defense and more40:17 - Commanders: react to a variety of items from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference, including him essentially saying that Antonio Gibson is the Commanders' No. 1 kickoff returner, more on whether Commanders starters will play in the team's preseason finale at the Baltimore Ravens, comments on Sam Howell and an update on the Carson Wentz-Terry McLaurin connection57:15 - Orioles: analysis of four heroes for the O's in a wild - and Orioles Magic-filled - 4-3 11-inning win over the Chicago White SoxVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffee 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.

Aug 25, 2022 • 57min
Episode 385: will Washington's offensive line be good for third straight season? and much more
11:54 - Commanders: analysis of Logan Thomas participating in 7-on-7 drills just two days after being activated off the Active/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List...deep dive on the Commanders' offensive line and whether it's poised to be a positive for Washington for a third consecutive season...scheduled fun with an Andrew Norwell post-practice press conference and with Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference addressing whether starters will play in the team's preseason finale...and more39:55 - Nationals: react to the Nats promoting their top pitching prospect, Cade Cavalli, to the Majors...and breakdown of a 3-1 win at the Seattle Mariners52:55 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-3 loss to the Chicago White SoxVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffee 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.

Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 10min
Episode 384: Chase Young out for at least four games, Commanders to retire Sonny Jurgensen's No. 9 and more
09:23 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders placing Chase Young on the Reserve/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List and other transactions by the team in its cutdown to 8021:22 - Commanders: commentary on multiple items from Ron Rivera in a post-practice press conference, including The Curtis Samuel Plan seemingly working, how the Commanders are approaching their preseason finale at the Baltimore Ravens, how much the game actually matters for the construction of the Commanders' 53-man roster and what has stood out to Rivera about Carson Wentz36:07 - Commanders: a proper tribute to Sonny Jurgensen off the Commanders announcing that they will retire his No. 953:08 - Nationals: react to Ted Leonsis emerging as a potential buyer of the Nats as he has purchased total ownership of NBC Sports Washington...and breakdown of a 4-2 loss at the Seattle Mariners01:07:30 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-3 win over the Chicago White SoxVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffee 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.

Aug 23, 2022 • 1h 2min
Episode 383: Commanders activate Logan Thomas and Howard Gutman talks Ryan Vermillion and Dan Snyder
12:36 - Commanders: react to the Commanders activating Logan Thomas off the Active/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List...analysis of the Commanders' depleted state at tight end necessitating that they acquire two tight ends...some scheduled fun with comments from Ron Rivera...and thoughts on the Commanders' defense off comments from Rivera36:09 - Guest: former United States ambassador to Belgium, lawyer, actor, radio-show host and Commanders fan Howard Gutman on the truth about the Ryan Vermillion legal situation and on why we have heard so little about Dan Snyder's congressional testimony since it happenedVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffee 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.

Aug 22, 2022 • 1h 3min
Episode 382: Commanders breakdown with Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network and much more
11:27 - Guest: The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler, who used to work for the Redskins, on the Commanders off two preseason games, including a fix for the defense and evaluations of and outlooks for Carson Wentz, Brian Robinson Jr., Antonio Gibson, Sam Howell and others36:08 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' four-game split at the San Diego Padres, including some offensive bright spots in an otherwise bad series offensively for the Nats and an excellent series for the Nats' bullpen54:12 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's winning two of three games over the Boston Red Sox, including very productive series for Jorge Mateo and Adley RutschmanVisit HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16Visit DrinkTrade.com/AlGaldi for $30 off great coffee 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.


