

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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May 10, 2022 • 1h 9min
Episode 311: Commanders conversation with Doc Walker and much more
14:34 - Commanders: examining the crazy circumstances of Washington's 2020 season off Ron Rivera winning the 2022 George Halas Award...and why the Commanders should be in on corner James Bradberry off him being released by the New York Giants25:47 - Guest: former Redskins tight end Rick "Doc" Walker, the host of The Doc Walker Podcast, on the Commanders - Carson Wentz, Sam Howell, the skill-position players, the offensive line, the defense, Dan Snyder and more51:34 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 4 to even the first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs at two01:03:39 - Orioles: thoughts on a 6-1 win over the Kansas City Royals, including the continued growth of Tyler Wells as a starting pitcher and more success for Austin Hayshttps://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.

May 9, 2022 • 1h 38min
Episode 310: Jack Del Rio reveals major reason for Commanders' 2021 defensive struggles and much more
13:14 - Commanders: react to and commentary on comments from Jack Del Rio and Ron Rivera on the Commanders' defense, including Jack revealing what he believes was a big reason for the struggles of Washington's 2021 pass defense; Jack with brutal honesty on Jamin Davis; Jack and Ron talking up Cole Holcomb; Jack's insights on Commanders 2022 Draft picks Phidarian Mathis and Percy Butler; and more44:00 - Commanders: react to and commentary on comments from Scott Turner and Ron Rivera on the Commanders' offense, including Scott on what Carson Wentz is bringing to the Commanders' offense; Scott's insights on Commanders 2022 Draft picks Sam Howell, Jahan Dotson, Brian Robinson Jr. and Cole Turner; and more01:01:35 - Capitals: analysis of a 6-1 ripping of the Florida Panthers to take a 2-1 series lead in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including a great performance by Ilya Samsonov01:14:00 - Nationals: breakdown of the Nats losing two of three games at the Los Angeles Angels, including a brutal 5-4 walk-off loss in Game 3 and a nuanced series for Nats starting pitchers01:33:15 - Orioles: thoughts on a doubleheader split for the O's with the Kansas City Royals that featured more good starting pitching from Jordan Lyles and Bruce Zimmermann and more good hitting from Austin Hayshttps://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.

May 6, 2022 • 1h 18min
Episode 309: why you should feel better about the Commanders' trade for Carson Wentz and much more
14:57 - Commanders: Galdi explains why he's feeling better about the Commanders' trade for Carson Wentz off multiple recent items, including what happened with quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft and telling comments from Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay51:44 - Capitals: breakdown of the Caps' woeful performance in a 5-1 loss at the Florida Panthers in Game 2 to even the first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs at one01:04:17 - Nationals: analysis of a wild 9-7 loss at the Colorado Rockies01:14:53 - Orioles: react to the O's reportedly promoting Adley Rutschman and D.L. Hall to Triple-A Norfolk and to a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins that featured the O's hitting five solo homersVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off!Visit https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi to get 10 percent off! 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.

May 5, 2022 • 1h 14min
Episode 308: Ron Rivera opens up about Commanders' 2022 Draft and much more
15:34 - Commanders: react to and commentary on comments from Ron Rivera on the offensive players who the Commanders took in the 2022 NFL Draft - quarterback Sam Howell, receiver Jahan Dotson, running back Brian Robinson Jr., tight end Cole Turner and offensive lineman Chris Paul...and a breakdown of receiver Alex Erickson off the Commanders signing him as a free agent45:46 - Commanders: react to and commentary on comments from Ron Rivera on the defensive players who the Commanders took in the 2022 NFL Draft - interior defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis, safety Percy Butler and cornerback Christian Holmes54:31 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 loss at the Colorado Rockies that included Patrick Corbin - shockingly - tossing a complete game01:08:42 - Orioles: thoughts on a 9-4 win over the Minnesota Twins that included the O's hammering former Oriole Dylan BundyVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off!Visit https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi to get 10 percent off! 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.

May 4, 2022 • 1h 9min
Episode 307: chat with PFF's Anthony Treash on why Commanders drafting Sam Howell was a steal and much more
18:26 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead college football analyst Anthony Treash on why the Commanders taking Sam Howell in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft was one of the steals of the draft, what Howell could be as an NFL quarterback and more on the Commanders' 2022 Draft41:51 - Capitals: in-depth breakdown of the Caps' big 4-2 win at the Florida Panthers in Game 1 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including clutch performances by Alex Ovechkin and Vitek Vanecek53:45 - Nationals: analysis of a 10-2 win at the Colorado Rockies, including a great start from Erick Fedde and the Nats' offense being great for a third time in four games01:05:50 - Orioles: thoughts on a 7-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins, including another good start from Bruce ZimmermannVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off!Visit https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi to get 10 percent off! 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.

May 3, 2022 • 1h 3min
Episode 306: Commanders are signing Trai Turner, chat with UNC OC Phil Longo on Sam Howell and much more
13:51 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly agreeing on a contract with free-agent guard - and former Carolina Panther - Trai Turner29:19 - Guest: North Carolina offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Phil Longo on quarterback and Commanders 2022 fifth-round draft choice Sam Howell, including insight on Howell's arm talent and preparation and responses to perceived negatives with Howell46:25 - Guest: Smokin Al Koken of NBC Sports Washington with a preview of the Capitals' series against the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs01:00:35 - Orioles: thoughts on a 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins that featured a second straight good start from Tyler WellsVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off!Visit https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi to get 10 percent off! 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.

May 2, 2022 • 1h 28min
Episode 305: breakdown of Commanders' 2022 Draft with NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom and much more
13:34 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom of NBC Sports Edge on the Commanders' 2022 Draft - breakdowns of Jahan Dotson, Phidarian Mathis, Brian Robinson Jr., Percy Butler, Sam Howell and Cole Turner and a look at whether the Commanders should have drafted Malik Willis39:59 - Capitals: an in-depth look at the Caps and their series against the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the Caps' up-and-down final month of the regular season, the health of Alex Ovechkin, the Caps' unsettled goaltending situation and what the Caps are facing in the Presidents' Trophy-winning Panthers58:20 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two of three games at the San Francisco Giants, including the Nats' offense awakening and Josiah Gray having a very good outing01:15:09 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's winning two of three games against the Boston Red Sox, including the Orioles' starting pitching continuing to be surprisingly goodVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! 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.

May 1, 2022 • 1h 30min
Episode 304: Commanders take QB Sam Howell and much more from Rounds 2-7 of 2022 NFL Draft
11:39 - Commanders: in-depth react to the Commanders taking North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft45:01 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders taking Alabama interior defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft01:01:33 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders taking Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft01:14:35 - Commanders: thoughts on the rest of the Commanders' Day 3 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Louisiana safety Percy Butler in the fourth round and Nevada tight end - and apparent Ron Rivera favorite - Cole Turner in the fifth roundVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! 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.

Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 19min
Episode 303: Commanders in first round of 2022 NFL Draft trade down and take WR Jahan Dotson and much more
16:00 - Commanders: in-depth react to the Commanders in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft trading down and taking Penn State receiver Jahan Dotson with the No. 16 pick, including whether the Commanders got proper value in the trade, whether they'll regret passing on a variety of intriguing prospects, what the Commanders are getting in Dotson and more46:13 - Capitals: react to a second consecutive hideous performance by the Caps - a 5-1 loss at the New York Islanders in the Caps' penultimate regular-season game54:40 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins to complete a three-game sweep01:16:04 - Orioles: thoughts on a 10-5 loss at the New York Yankees to complete a three-game sweep and on the O's reportedly calling up one of their top pitching prospects, Kyle BradishVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! 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.

Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 32min
Episode 302: Commanders Draft preview, Commanders conversation with Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics and more
13:22 - Commanders: thoughts on Montez Sweat off the Commanders' exercising the fifth-year option in his rookie contract, including why his 2021 season was better than you may think23:44 - Commanders: final thoughts on the Commanders entering the 2022 NFL Draft, including reaction to a report that the Commanders are interested in Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral41:51 - Guest: Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics on possibilities for the Commanders in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft via ESPN's Draft Day Predictor, NFL Draft theory, what we should make of Carson Wentz's 2021 Total QBR having been so good, what we should make of Washington's offensive line for the 2021 regular season having rated so well in ESPN's Win Rate metrics and more01:09:26 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' reeling hitting and much more from a 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins01:23:19 - Orioles: a look at two positives for the O's in a 5-2 loss at the New York Yankees - Anthony Santander and Tyler WellsVisit https://go.factor75.com/Galdi120 and use the code Galdi120 to get $120 off! 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.


