The Al Galdi Podcast

14:59 - Commanders: discussion of the latest on the team's many injured players, including quarterback Jayden Daniels and receiver Terry McLaurin 29:50 - Commanders: conversation off comments from head coach Dan Quinn on the great play of edge defender Dorance Armstrong, a notable revelation about safety Jeremy Reaves as he's poised for increased playing time, a vote of confidence from Quinn for kicker Matt Gay and why the team is excelling on kickoff and punt returns 40:40 - Nationals: reaction to reports that the team is hiring Boston Red Sox senior vice president, assistant general manager Paul Toboni as head of baseball operations and analysis of a 4-3 win at the Atlanta Braves in a game in which DH James Wood hit two solo homers 49:26 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com for great merch For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:48 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of LastManStandig.Substack.com on the Commanders' 2-1 start to the NFL's 2025 regular season, including whether quarterback Jayden Daniels will play in the team's game at the Atlanta Falcons, the most significant absence for the Commanders in terms of players on the Reserve/Injured List, what to make of the usage of running backs Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jacory Croskey-Merritt, the lack of production from receiver Terry McLaurin, what was up with left guard Brandon Coleman being a healthy inactive for the 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and should we feel better or worse about the defense now as compared to how we felt at the start of the regular season 43:49 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-2 loss at the Atlanta Braves despite left fielder James Wood homering for just the fourth time since July 9, 2025, and reaction to starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore's season being over 53:00 - Orioles: thoughts on starting pitcher Trevor Rogers winning the 2025 Most Valuable Oriole Award and breakdown of a 6-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09:13 - Commanders: discussion and analysis of the defense off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference off the 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, including what the loss of safety Will Harris means, what the Commanders are getting in signing unrestricted-free-agent safety Darnell Savage, the very good work by the defensive front in the win over the Raiders and the lack of takeaways by the Commanders 27:21 - Commanders: discussion and analysis of the offense off head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference off the 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, including the latest on the status of quarterback Jayden Daniels, the high-level play of quarterback Marcus Mariota, the Commanders' great rushing offense in the win over the Raiders and the change for the Commanders' offensive line in the game with two new starting guards 50:23 - Nationals: breakdown of an 11-5 loss at the Atlanta Braves, reaction to starting pitcher Josiah Gray's season being over without him pitching in the Majors and thoughts on senior director of amateur scouting Brad Ciolek reportedly leaving the Nats to join the Detroit Tigers Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com for great merch Visit and join BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09:04 - Commanders: how the 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders is further proof of the Commanders being a good team, examination of the Commanders getting walloped by injury for a second consecutive game and a deep dive on the Commanders' offense in the game, including impressive work by quarterback Marcus Mariota and the rushing offense and major change for the offensive line 31:34 - Commanders: analysis of the defense and special teams in the 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, including one of greatest games in terms of returns in Washington history and an uneven performance by kicker Matt Gay 41:30 - College Football: thoughts on Maryland's 27-10 win at Wisconsin, Virginia Tech's 38-6 win over Wofford, Virginia's 48-20 win over Stanford and James Madison's 31-13 win at Liberty 53:54 - Nationals: reaction to an unflattering portrayal of the Lerner ownership group by The Washington Post and discussion of the Nats winning two out of three games at the New York Mets 01:09:59 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing three out of four games against the New York Yankees The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:16 - Commanders: analysis of the latest on quarterback Jayden Daniels' status for the team's game against the Las Vegas Raiders given his knee injury, examination of other key injury items for the game and reaction to comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., including telling comments from Kingsbury on running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt's pass protection, high praise from Whitt for interior defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw and an explanation from Whitt for linebacker Frankie Luvu's underwhelming start to the 2025 regular season 30:44 - Guest: Commanders insider Tashan Reed of The Washington Post with a deep dive on the Las Vegas Raiders in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Raiders, as Reed just came to The Washington Post off having covered the Raiders for The Athletic since Aug. 2020 57:43 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a win over the Las Vegas Raiders and a prediction for the game 01:05:32 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks for the FBS teams of the Mid-Atlantic region and thoughts on Maryland's Big 10 opener at Wisconsin and Virginia Tech beginning life with interim head coach Phillip Montgomery 01:17:27 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-0 loss to the New York Yankees, giving the O's 15 shutout losses in MLB's 2025 regular season Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide and use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:22 - Commanders: discussion of quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota off Daniels not practicing due to his knee injury, including the issue of Daniels taking quarterback contact at a high rate and the potential for Mariota to be the team's starting quarterback for its game against the Las Vegas Raiders 31:51 - Commanders: conversation about the team placing cornerback Jonathan Jones on the Reserve/Injured List and signing unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Preston Smith for a second stint with Washington, whether change might be coming to the Commanders' starting offensive line, what head coach Dan Quinn learned from working under Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll during their time together with the Seattle Seahawks and more off comments from Quinn 45:14 - Nationals: analysis of a 9-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves to complete a four-game sweep 52:49 - Orioles: breakdown of a 3-1 win at the Chicago White Sox to complete a three-game sweep Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide and use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com for great merch For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:49 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on the performances of quarterback Jayden Daniels and receiver Terry McLaurin during the team's 1-1 start to the NFL's 2025 regular season 38:17 - Nationals: update on the team's search for a head of baseball operations and breakdown of the Nats getting swept in a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves 49:41 - Orioles: discussion of the O's being officially eliminated from playoff contention and of an 8-7 win at the Chicago White Sox Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide and use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit and join BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:52 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels having suffered a knee injury in the 27-18 loss at the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, including the possibility of Marcus Mariota being the Commanders' starting quarterback for the team's game against the Las Vegas Raiders and key comments from head coach Dan Quinn 31:09 - Commanders: discussion of running back Austin Ekeler and edge defender Deatrich Wise Jr. being done for the season due to injury, a discouraging update on receiver Noah Brown and tight end John Bates as they deal with groin injuries, the struggles of the offensive line in the 27-18 loss at the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football and more off comments from head coach Dan Quinn 45:22 - Nationals: reaction to there being another reported candidate in the Nats' search for a head of baseball operations, analysis of an 11-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves as starting pitcher Mitchell Parker had another bad outing and an update on starting-pitching prospect Jarlin Susana  53:56 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-1 win at the Chicago White Sox as starting pitcher Kyle Bradish had another good outing in his comeback from Tommy John surgery Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide and use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com for great merch For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:07 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on how the team might replace running back Austin Ekeler and Deatrich Wise Jr. with each player reportedly done for the season due to injury, the extent to which offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. failed the team in its 27-18 loss at the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, the Commanders offensive lineman who most struggled over the team's first two games of the 2025 regular season (spoiler: not right tackle Josh Conerly Jr.) and more 45:33 - College Football: reaction to Virginia Tech firing head coach Brent Pry off a 45-26 loss to Old Dominion and thoughts on Maryland's 44-17 win over Towson, Virginia's 55-16 win over William & Mary, Navy's 42-23 win at Tulsa and Liberty's 23-13 loss at Bowling Green 58:47 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats winning two out of three games against the Pittsburgh Pirates 01:11:14 - Orioles: discussion of the O's getting swept in three games at the Toronto Blue Jays Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide and use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08:39 - Commanders: examination of the many injuries suffered by the team in its 27-18 loss at the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football and analysis of the Commanders' offense in the game 27:30 - Commanders: analysis of the defense and special teams in the 27-18 loss at the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football 36:35 - College Football: GaldiLocks picks for the FBS teams of the Mid-Atlantic region and thoughts on Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry being on the hot seat and on the struggles of Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones 47:18 - Nationals: reaction to a report that the in-person portion of the Nats' search for a head of baseball operations has begun and discussion of a 5-0 loss at the Miami Marlins despite starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore doing well in his return from the 15-Day Injured List 51:56 - Orioles: reaction to reports that Orioles controlling owner David Rubenstein in the 2024-2025 offseason quietly promoted executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias to president of baseball operations and a breakdown of a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete a three-game sweep and give the O's nine wins in 11 games Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50 percent off site-wide and use the promo code ALGALDI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at Square.com/Go/Galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.