The Al Galdi Podcast

18:21 - Commanders: analysis of Carson Wentz having been an elite deep passer in the 2021 season26:30 - Guest: Conor McQuiston of Pro Football Focus on his advanced-statistical ranking of NFL head coaches - including Ron Rivera - and on how much speed truly matters for receivers39:05 - Nationals: react to Stephen Strasburg being set to make his 2022 Major League debut...and thoughts on a 12-2 loss at the Miami Marlins, including Joan Adon getting ripped55:24 - Orioles: examining the Orioles' hitting five home runs and the continued struggles of Kyle Bradish in a 9-3 win over the Chicago Cubshttps://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.

15:01 - Commanders: thoughts on - and some scheduled fun with - key game themes that were announced by the Commanders for the 2022 season, including the debut of a revamped fight song and the unveiling of a new mascot25:44 - Commanders: react to and analysis of a lengthy piece by Albert Breer of The MMQB on Carson Wentz attempting to make the most of his opportunity with the Commanders51:21 - Guest: Wizards insider Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington on what the Wizards are thinking with their No. 10-overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and on the Wizards' offseason overall, including the likelihood that they'll be giving Bradley Beal a supermax contract extension of about $250 millionhttps://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.

12:20 - Guest: KyleSmith4GM of Hogs Haven on his outlook for Carson Wentz with the Commanders, whether the Commanders' offense is poised to be more explosive in 2022, how the Commanders did in the 2022 NFL Draft, who will be the Commanders' primary slot corner in 2022, whether the Commanders truly have a need at linebacker, whether the Commanders' 2022 season will be the step-forward season that Ron Rivera wants, how we ultimately will look back upon Ron's time as Washington head coach and more39:50 - Nationals: analysis of a great weekend for the Nats that featured them winning the final three games of a four-game series at the Cincinnati Reds and also included encouraging outings by Stephen Strasburg, Cade Cavalli and Cole Henry for Triple-A Rochester01:08:15 - Orioles: react to MLB Pipeline No. 1 pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez potentially being done for the rest of the 2022 season...and a breakdown of the O's losing two of three games to Cleveland Guardianshttps://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.

16:32 - Commanders: examining what Carson Wentz as QB1 could mean for the expansion of the offense off comments from Ron Rivera and Scott Turner...and the truth about Washington having gone with a run-heavy attack during the team's four-game winning streak in the 2021 season off something that Ron said34:17 - Guest: NFL analyst and Commanders fan Samuel Gold, the creator of Sam's Film Room on YouTube, with an in-depth breakdown of Carson Wentz's final two games as Indianapolis Colts quarterback - were those two disappointing losses that played a major role in the Colts trading Wentz truly Wentz's fault?54:03 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-1 loss at the lowly Cincinnati Reds...and some actual happy Nats talk off the Nats promoting starting pitchers Cole Henry and Jake Irvin to higher levels in the minors01:14:45 - Orioles: react to the No. 1 pitching prospect in baseball, Grayson Rodriguez, looking like he'll be out for a while with a right-lat injury...and thoughts on a 7-6 10-inning loss to the Seattle MarinersVisit https://Go.Factor75.com/Galdi120 to save $120! 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.

12:33 - Commanders: in-depth react to Congress’ House Committee on Oversight and Reform requesting that Dan Snyder and Roger Goodell appear before the Committee at a hearing on June 22, 202227:45 - Commanders: examining an encouraging theme regarding Chase Young's recovery from his torn right ACL, where we are with Montez Sweat and more off comments from Chase and Ron Rivera at post-OTA-practice press conferences42:05 - Nationals: analysis of Mike Rizzo saying “We are not trading Juan Soto"...and a breakdown of a 5-0 loss at the New York Mets that concluded a three-game sweep in which the Nats got outscored, 28-557:44 - Orioles: thoughts on 9-2 win over the Seattle Mariners that included great performances by the Orioles' offense and bullpenVisit https://Go.Factor75.com/Galdi120 to save $120! 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.

18:38 - Commanders: react to Chase Young and Montez Sweat attending Week 2 of the Commanders' OTA practices off each guy having not attended Week 1 of the team's OTA practices, including why Young's and Sweat's attendance matters33:32 - Guest: Mike Lewis, marketing professor at Emory University and host of the Fanalytics with Mike Lewis podcast, on the Commanders' fanbase placing dead last in his 2022 NFL Fandom Rankings54:44 - Nationals: analysis of a 10-0 loss at the New York Mets, including Patrick Corbin now being substantially worse than he was in 2020 and 2021...and analysis of a busy day for Nats pitching news01:13:20 - Orioles: thoughts on a 10-0 loss to the Seattle MarinersVisit https://Go.Factor75.com/Galdi120 to save $120! 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.

16:31 - Commanders: a tribute to Don Warren as an all-time-great Redskins tight end with him retiring as a senior pro scout for the Commanders and a look at a surprising reality about the Commanders’ scouting staff25:24 - Guest: Michael Schaffer, senior editor at POLITICO, on the partisan nature of Congress investigating Dan Snyder and the Commanders regarding the workplace-misconduct and financial scandals, including what’s behind the partisan divide, whether Dan can use the divide to his advantage and what the divide likely means for the future of congressional involvement in the Commanders’ scandals47:42 - Nationals: examining what happened with Erick Fedde and more from a 13-5 loss at the New York Mets01:00:00 - Orioles: analysis of a wild five-game-series win at the Boston Red SoxVisit https://Go.Factor75.com/Galdi120 to save $120! 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.

21:23 - Commanders: thoughts on Week 1 of OTA practices for the Commanders featuring a number of key players not being in attendance...and a look at some new rules for NFL rosters in the 2022 season34:34 - Guest: Commanders insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com on a where things stand with a new Commanders stadium being in Virginia, including potential sites in the state and a looming key vote by the Virginia Senate for a stadium-funding plan52:41 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, including the Nats' impressive first-inning scoring continuing and Davey Martinez (correctly) deploying Tanner Rainey in the eighth inning as opposed to the ninth inningVisit https://Go.Factor75.com/Galdi120 to save $120! 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.

11:14 - Commanders: react to Virginia Democratic state Sen. Chap Petersen saying that he no longer supports a Commanders stadium in Virginia, he doesn't have confidence in the Commanders "as a viable NFL franchise," and he doesn't think that the Commanders "have the community support to survive"23:58 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' running-back situation off comments from Ron Rivera at a post-OTA-practice press conference44:33 - Commanders: examining Antonio Gandy-Golden and his transition from receiver to tight end52:10 - Nationals: breakdown a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, including a very good outing for Erick Fedde but also more batting and baserunning struggles for the Nats01:07:34 - Orioles: thoughts on a 2-0 loss at the New York YankeesVisit https://Go.Factor75.com/Galdi120 to save $120! 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.

14:43 - Commanders: react to and commentary on Daron Payne reportedly leaving OTA practice in protest, Terry McLaurin and Chase Young no-showing OTA practices and Washington defensive-back no-shows at 2021 OTAs off comments from Ron Rivera at a post-OTA-practice press conference42:04 - Commanders: analysis of Carson Wentz off comments from Ron Rivera at a post-OTA-practice press conference54:46 - Commanders: react to and commentary on Curtis Samuel potentially finally being recovered from his groin injury off comments from Ron Rivera and Curtis at post-OTA-practice press conferences01:00:07 - Nationals: breakdowns of a 9-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the first starts for Stephen Strasburg and Joe Ross in minor-league rehab assignments and a report on the futures of Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez01:20:16 - Orioles: thoughts on a 7-6 11-inning loss at the New York YankeesVisit https://Go.Factor75.com/Galdi120 to save $120! 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.