

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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Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 24min
Episode 371: Carson Wentz's mixed training camp continues for Commanders and much more
13:02 - Commanders: react to and analysis of Carson Wentz's uneven training camp continuing with an uneven performance at a special-event practice at FedExField, including comments from Wentz, Ron Rivera and Terry McLaurin at post-practice press conferences46:07 - Nationals: examining a four-game sweep at the Philadelphia Phillies that featured horrendous starting pitching from the Nats, including perhaps the end of Patrick Corbin in the Nats' rotation01:14:22 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games over the Pittsburgh Pirates, including another good series for Adley RutschmanVisit 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.

Aug 5, 2022 • 1h 3min
Episode 370: Commanders Training Camp breakdown with Logan Paulsen and much more
13:57 - Commanders: analysis of Montez Sweat and the Commanders' backup edge defenders with Chase Young out for Week 1 of the 2022 season off comments from Sweat and Ron Rivera at post-practice press conferences at Commanders Training Camp29:26 - Guest: Commanders analyst and former Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen on his observations from Commanders Training Camp and thoughts on the team's 2022 season, including high-level discussion of the Commanders' defense, strong praise praise for Jahan Dotson, the good and bad of Carson Wentz and what the team is thinking with Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson Jr.55:06 - Nationals: thoughts on a 5-4 rain-shortened loss at the Philadelphia Phillies that included the Nats debut of Luke VoitVisit 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.

Aug 4, 2022 • 53min
Episode 369: Commanders' 2022 Draft class poised for instant impact and much more
11:33 - Commanders: more on the nature of padded practices, a Curtis Samuel update, a look at a blow for the Commanders' linebacker depth and some scheduled fun with Angry Ron off comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp22:23 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders' 2022 Draft class being positioned to have multiple immediate contributors33:32 - Nationals: analysis of a 9-5 loss to the National League East-leading New York Mets, including the young players for the Juan Soto-less Nats who did well44:16 - Orioles: react to instructive and encouraging comments from Mike Elias...and thoughts on a 6-3 win at the Texas Rangers to complete a three-game sweepVisit 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.

Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 8min
Episode 368: Nationals trade Juan Soto, what to expect from Commanders at linebacker? and much more
11:34 - Nationals: in-depth react to the Nats trading Juan Soto and Josh Bell to the San Diego Padres for six players33:36 - Commanders: analysis of Jamin Davis, Cole Holcomb and the Commanders' approach at mike linebacker off comments from Holcomb and Ron Rivera at post-practice press conferences at Commanders Training Camp42:08 - Commanders: thoughts on padded practices, Carson Wentz, Taylor Heinicke, Sam Howell, Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson and more off comments from Dotson and Ron Rivera at post-practice press conferences at Commanders Training Camp51:19 - Nationals: examining an improbable 5-1 win over the National League East-leading New York Mets59:25 - Orioles: breakdowns of the O's trading Jorge Lopez, trading for Brett Phillips and winning at the Texas Rangers, 8-2Visit 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.

Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 6min
Episode 367: Curtis Samuel sidelined again, deep dive on Antonio Gibson and much more
12:23 - Commanders: react to Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp revealing that Curtis Samuel is being sidelined due to “overall football conditioning and shape” issues and to Trai Turner continuing to be out due to a quadriceps injury - will Wes Schweitzer emerge as the Commanders' starting right guard?27:50 - Commanders: analysis of Antonio Gibson, including how he can be better, off comments from him at a post-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp36:21 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders' defense looking good, Kendall Fuller shining and Ryan Kerrigan now helping out via coaching off comments from Ron Rivera and Kamren Curl at post-practice press conferences at Commanders Training Camp43:15 - Nationals: preview of a big MLB Trade Deadline Day for the Nats...and examining what mattered from a 7-3 loss to the National League East-leading New York Mets54:34 - Orioles: why the O's trading Trey Mancini should be celebrated...and breakdown of a 7-2 win at the Texas Rangers that included big games for Adley Rutschman, Cedric Mullins and Ryan MountcastleVisit 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.

Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 31min
Episode 366: Chase Young out for Week 1, Ryan Kerrigan retires and much more
12:46 - Commanders: react to Ron Rivera declaring Chase Young out for Week 1 of the 2022 season and to comments from Curtis Samuel and Chase Roullier on their injury recoveries at post-practice press conferences at Commanders Training Camp31:56 - Commanders: deep dive on William Jackson III off comments from him on his struggles in the 2021 season and positive outlook for the 2022 season at a post-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp42:08 - Commanders: a tribute to the retiring Ryan Kerrigan59:08 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats potentially trading Juan Soto and likely trading many others prior to the MLB Trade Deadline...thoughts on the Nats continuing to not call up Cade Cavalli from Triple-A Rochester...and a look at what mattered from the Nats losing two of three games to the St. Louis Cardinals01:20:36 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two of three games at the Cincinnati Reds, including a big series for Anthony Santander and Austin Voth continuing to do wellVisit 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.

Jul 29, 2022 • 1h 1min
Episode 365: bounce-back seasons coming for Curtis Samuel and Commanders' secondary? and much more
15:25 - Commanders: analysis of what Carson Wentz could mean for Terry McLaurin and what the Commanders might have in their receiving corps with Curtis Samuel and Jahan Dotson off comments from Terry at a post-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp30:55 - Commanders: examining what the Commanders' secondary and its need for improved communication off comments from Ron Rivera and Bobby McCain at post-practice press conferences at Commanders Training Camp43:16 - Commanders: thoughts on Antonio Gandy-Golden's surprising retirement49:14 - Orioles: breakdown of a 3-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays that included a two-run inside-the-park home run from Trey Mancini and more excellence from the Orioles' bullpenVisit 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.

Jul 28, 2022 • 1h 7min
Episode 364: Jonathan Allen endorses Carson Wentz as Commanders begin training camp and much more
13:18 - Commanders: analysis of Carson Wentz, including him adapting to the Commanders and his perceived leadership deficiencies, off comments from Wentz, Ron Rivera and Jonathan Allen at post-practice press conferences on Day 1 of Commanders Training Camp30:35 - Commanders: commentary on various items from Ron Rivera's post-practice press conference on Day 1 of Commanders Training Camp, including Antonio Gibson dealing with a hamstring injury and what the Commanders have in Brian Robinson Jr.46:31 - Nationals: react to Patrick Corbin allowing six runs and recording just two outs and more from a 7-1 loss at the National League-leading Los Angeles Dodgers01:01:32 - Orioles: thoughts on a 6-4 10-inning loss to the Tampa Bay Rays that included a game-tying home run by Jorge Mateo in the bottom of the ninth inning and Tyler Wells struggling again and leaving the game with injuryVisit 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.

Jul 27, 2022 • 1h 8min
Episode 363: Ron Rivera preaches caution on Chase Young and addresses state of Commanders and much more
14:16 - Commanders: react to Ron Rivera at a pre-training-camp press conference discussing the Commanders having placed Chase Young, Logan Thomas, Chase Roullier and Tyler Larsen on the Active/Physically-Unable-To-Perform List, including Ron very much tempering expectations for Chase being ready for Week 1 of the 2022 season and Ron addressing what now for Montez Sweat31:59 - Commanders: react to Ron Rivera at a pre-training-camp press conference discussing the state of the Commanders, including expectations for the team's 2022 season, whether it is a playoffs-or-bust season, how the workplace-misconduct scandal has impacted football operations and a conversation that Ron had with Carson Wentz49:05 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-3 come-from-behind win at the National League-leading Los Angeles Dodgers58:59 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-3 come-from-behind win over the Tampa Bay RaysVisit 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.

Jul 26, 2022 • 1h
Episode 362: Commanders training-camp preview with Sam Fortier of The Washington Post and much more
16:37 - Guest: Commanders insider Sam Fortier of The Washington Post with an in-depth preview of 2022 Commanders Training Camp, including breakdowns of the top position battles and roster strengths and concerns44:09 - Nationals: analysis of a surprising 4-1 win at the National League-leading Los Angeles Dodgers54:47 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay RaysVisit 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.


