

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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Apr 14, 2022 • 1h
Episode 292: could Commanders' financial scandal lead to Dan Snyder going to prison? and much more
14:46 - Commanders: thoughts on where the Commanders' financial scandal could be taking us with Dan Snyder - him potentially being ousted as owner of the team and him perhaps even going to prison36:55 - Commanders: examining the bargain that Carson Wentz could be via his contract off the Las Vegas Raiders signing Derek Carr to a contract extension and when viewed through the prism of Dak Prescott's mega-money contract with the Dallas Cowboys44:40 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-1 win at the Atlanta Braves, including Josiah Gray again doing well against the Braves54:42 - Orioles: react to John Means leaving a 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers with left-forearm tightnesshttps://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi 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 13, 2022 • 1h 25min
Episode 291: did Dan Snyder steal money from fans and NFL?, state of Commanders' roster with Ben Standig and more
10:42 - Commanders: in-depth react to - and some scheduled fun with - the specifics of a letter from Congress' House Committee on Oversight and Reform to the Federal Trade Commission detailing alleged financial impropriety by Dan Snyder and the Commanders36:43 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the state of the Commanders' roster approaching the 2022 NFL Draft, potential options for the Commanders with the No. 11 pick in the draft, what Ron Rivera told Ben about why the Commanders haven't done more in free agency and more01:05:27 - Capitals: proper praise for a 9-2 rout of the Philadelphia Flyers01:14:23 - Nationals: analysis of Patrick Corbin getting rocked and more from a 16-4 loss at the Atlanta Braves01:22:55 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, including Keegan Akin again shining as a relieverhttps://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi 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 12, 2022 • 1h 13min
Episode 290: Commanders re-sign Joey Slye, Lerners to sell Nationals? and much more
15:06 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders re-signing Joey Slye, including them now having two kickers in Slye and Brian Johnson25:26 - Guest: Doug Lesmerises, columnist for Cleveland.com and co-host of the Buckeye Talk podcast and The College Football Survivor Show podcast, on the legacy of former Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins at Ohio State44:47 - Nationals: react to the Lerners being open to selling the Nats54:36 - Nationals: proper praise of the Nats' lineup and pitching in an 11-2 win at the Atlanta Braves01:02:33 - Orioles: thoughts on a 2-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, including Bruce Zimmermann shining, and on a significant injury for Dean Kremerhttps://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi 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 11, 2022 • 1h 21min
Episode 289: RIP Dwayne Haskins and much more
09:05 - Commanders: react to the tragic death of former Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins, including trying to make sense of the circumstances of his death and a tribute to Dwayne as a quarterback - his good games with Washington and his spectacular 2018 season for Ohio State30:28 - Capitals: breakdown of a great weekend for the Caps that featured a 6-3 win at the Pittsburgh Penguins and a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins48:00 - Wizards: thoughts off the end of the Wizards' 35-47 season and some scheduled fun with how they handled their final two games of the season - a 114-92 loss to the New York Knicks and a 124-108 loss at the Charlotte Hornets55:36 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing three of four games in a season-opening series against the New York Mets01:12:04 - Orioles: analysis of the O's suffering a season-opening three-game sweep at the Tampa Bay Rays and of the O's bringing back Matt Harvey on a Minor League contracthttps://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi 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 8, 2022 • 55min
Episode 288: Commanders lose DeAndre Carter, chat with Andy Pollin on Dan Snyder and Jack Kent Cooke and more
14:59 - Commanders: react to DeAndre Carter reportedly agreeing on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers19:23 - Commanders: thoughts on what Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs' contract extension and other big-money contracts for NFL receivers in the 2022 offseason mean for a potential contract extension for Terry McLaurin28:34 - Guest: Andy Pollin of ESPN 630 D.C. The Sports Capitol on whether we're seeing the end of Dan Snyder as owner of the Commanders; the legacy of Jack Kent Cooke off the 25th anniversary of his death, including why he didn't leave the Redskins to his son, John Kent Cooke; and how Carson Wentz and Ron Rivera ultimately will do for the Commanders44:42 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' season-opening 5-1 loss to the New York Metshttps://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi 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 7, 2022 • 1h 16min
Episode 287: chat with Nathan Baird on Commanders Draft prospects Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson and much more
13:19 - Commanders: analysis of LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. off his impressive showing at LSU's Pro Day - should the Commanders consider taking him with the No. 11 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft?21:45 - Guest: Ohio State football insider Nathan Baird of Cleveland.com on two of the top receiver prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft in the Buckeyes' Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson - what would the Commanders be getting in each guy?47:30 - Capitals: react to a much-needed win - a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning that featured big performances from Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson54:32 - Nationals: the three things that matter the most to Galdi for the Nats in their 2022 season01:04:59 - Orioles: the three things that matter the most to Galdi for the O's in their 2022 season01:14:24 - Wizards: thoughts on a 118-103 loss at the Atlanta Hawkshttps://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi 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 6, 2022 • 58min
Episode 286: could financial scandal work in Dan Snyder's favor?, Carson Wentz chat with Cody Felger and much more
11:12 - Commanders: analysis of various aspects of the Commanders' alleged financial impropriety off a statement from a Commanders lawyer, including whether the scandal could actually end up working in Dan Snyder's favor26:50 - Guest: Cody Felger, host of Bring The Juice, which is an Indianapolis Colts podcast, on why the Colts traded Carson Wentz, whether Colts head coach Frank Reich wanted to trade Wentz and what the Commanders now have in Wentz as a quarterback42:47 - Wizards: react to a 132-114 win at the Minnesota Timberwolves that damaged the Wiz's NBA Draft Lottery odds but featured a number of impressive performances51:10 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats' season-opening roster becoming clearer, including Joan Adon and Anibal Sanchez making the Nats' rotationhttps://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi 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 5, 2022 • 58min
Episode 285: Commanders' whistleblower is revealed, Ron Rivera shuts down Terry McLaurin trade talk and more
21:19 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' alleged financial impropriety off the reveal of the whistleblower, including a nasty back-and-forth between the team and the whistleblower's lawyer38:51 - Commanders: react to Ron Rivera saying that no teams have reached out to the Commanders about a possible trade for Terry McLaurin “and we wouldn’t entertain it”50:52 - Nationals: thoughts on two unlikely players - position player Lucius Fox and starting pitcher Joan Adon - emerging as serious candidates to make the Nats' Opening Day rosterhttps://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi 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 4, 2022 • 1h 39min
Episode 284: could ticket-revenue scandal end Dan Snyder as Commanders owner?, Jason Wright speaks and more
13:44 - Commanders: in-depth react to a major report that Congress' House Committee on Oversight and Reform has received information that alleges that the Commanders kept ticket revenue that was supposed to be shared with other NFL teams - is this a scandal that truly could end Dan Snyder as owner of the team?23:16 - Guest: sports-business insider A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports on the story that he broke - that Congress' House Committee on Oversight and Reform has received information that alleges that the Commanders kept ticket revenue that was supposed to be shared with other NFL teams51:15 - Commanders: analysis of comments from Jason Wright on the Commanders' quest for a new stadium, including whether the stadium will have a roof, how much longer the team will be playing home games at FedEx Field, how important money is in the search and the erosion of the team's fanbase01:18:03 - Capitals: examining a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild in the Caps' first game in six days01:23:08 - Wizards: breakdown of Jeckyll-and-Hyde weekend for the Wiz that featured a 135-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks but also a 144-102 loss at the Boston Celtics01:30:36 - Nationals: thoughts on Patrick Corbin being named the Nats' Opening Day starter, a Stephen Strasburg update and various roster moves01:37:35 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's agreeing on a contract with Trey Mancini to avoid arbitration, MLB Pipeline ranking the O's as having the No. 1 farm system in baseball and morehttps://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi 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 1, 2022 • 1h 11min
Episode 283: new scandal for Dan Snyder?, deep dive on Commanders' stadium search with WUSA9's Eric Flack and more
13:01 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to yet another scandal with Congress now looking into potential financial impropriety by the team29:24 - Guest: Eric Flack, chief investigative reporter for WUSA9, on the Commanders' search for a new stadium, including the changing dynamic of their potential deal with Virginia, the truth about potential stadium sites in Virginia, where things stand with Maryland and Washington, D.C. and more52:01 - Commanders: examining the Commanders having the easiest schedule for the NFL's 2022 regular season according to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis via projected win totals from Las Vegas oddsmakers01:00:30 - Commanders: analysis of Cole Holcomb off notable comments by Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew on Holcomb at the NFL's Annual League Meetinghttps://HelloFresh.com/Galdi16 and use the promo code Galdi16https://BetterHelp.com/Galdi 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.


