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The Al Galdi Podcast

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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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Episodes

Episode 71: Ron Rivera and Ryan Fitzpatrick speak at Washington Football Team OTAs and much more

07:58 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on the great attendance by Washington players as OTA practices begin, the value of OTA practices and more off comments from Ron Rivera and Ryan Fitzpatrick 16:28 - Washington Football Team: react to Ron Rivera's deep insight on Ryan Fitzpatrick and update on how Kyle Allen is doing and to Fitzpatrick on Washington's mix at quarterbacks 29:26 - Washington Football Team: commentary on Ron Rivera's explanation for why Washington released offensive tackles ...

May 26, 20211 hr 35 minEp. 71

Episode 70: sign of Ron Rivera culture change for WFT, should WFT trade for Julio Jones? and much more

08:42 - Washington Football Team: examining the significance of more than 80 players reportedly showing up for the start of Washington's OTA practices 21:53 - Washington Football Team: analysis of whether Washington should trade for Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones 32:05 - Guest: Jon Press, founder of Japers' Rink, on what should and will be next for the Capitals off them losing a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third consecutive season 51:19 - Wizards: thoughts on the W...

May 25, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 70

Episode 69: Capitals eliminated in first round again, Wizards lose at 76ers in Game 1 and Nationals sweep Orioles

09:28 - Capitals: in-depth examination of the Caps' losses to the Boston Bruins in Games 4 and 5, why the Caps lost a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third straight season and what should be next for the Caps 35:09 - Wizards: react to the Wiz's 125-118 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs 52:43 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' three-game sweep of the Orioles, including a big series for the offense, controversy with Juan Soto and m...

May 24, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 69

Episode 68: chat with Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus on why WFT is a Super Bowl contender, Dan Snyder speaks, Wizards make NBA Playoffs and more

08:13 - Wizards: a proper reveling in the Wiz's 142-115 blowout of the Indiana Pacers to earn the Eastern Conference's No. 8 seed and a preview of the Wiz's series against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs 21:12 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington releasing offensive tackles Morgan Moses and Geron Christian 34:49 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on what Dan Snyder said to TMZ Sports about Washington's ongoing quest for a new stadium and the name change...

May 21, 20211 hr 33 minEp. 68

Episode 67: in-depth looks at WFT offseason acquisitions from Dolphins, Capitals lose at Bruins in Game 3 and much more

08:17 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 3-2 double-overtime loss at the Boston Bruins in Game 3 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to put the Caps down in the series, 2-1 23:40 - Washington Football Team: examining an underrated theme to Washington's offseason - a focus on special teams - off Washington signing free-agent linebacker Joe Walker 34:33 - Guest: Dolphins insider Josh Tolentino of The Athletic Miami on the three prominent now-former Dolphins who the Washington Football Te...

May 20, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 67

Episode 66: WFT gives Morgan Moses permission to seek trade, Wizards lose at Celtics in 7/8 Game and much more

06:28 - Wizards: analysis of a 118-100 loss at the Boston Celtics in the 7/8 Game in the Eastern Conference's Play-In Tournament 22:19 - Washington Football Team: in-depth react to Washington reportedly giving right tackle Morgan Moses permission to seek a trade 33:09 - Guest: Will DeWitt, founder and host of The Chicago Huddle, on what Washington now has in former Chicago Bears left tackle Charles Leno Jr. 45:09 - Capitals: preview of Game 3 at the Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanle...

May 19, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 66

Episode 65: Ryan Kerrigan joins Eagles, chat with Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic on Dan Snyder vs. Bruce Allen, Capitals lose to Bruins in Game 2 and much more

03:33 - Wizards: preview of the Wiz's game at the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament 11:22 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 2 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to even the series at one, including the Caps getting smashed in the puck-possession battle 27:05 - Washington Football Team: react to Ryan Kerrigan saying goodbye to Washington and agreeing on a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including his legac...

May 18, 20211 hr 30 minEp. 65

Episode 64: Ron Rivera speaks at WFT Rookie Minicamp, Capitals take 1-0 lead on Boston, Wizards make NBA postseason and much more

08:26 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington signing free safety Bobby McCain and to Ron Rivera's comments at Rookie Minicamp on the signings of McCain and left tackle Charles Leno Jr. , including the impact of the Leno signing on left tackle Samuel Cosmi 25:33 - Washington Football Team: react to Ron Rivera's comments at Rookie Minicamp on tight end Sammis Reyes, running back Jaret Patterson, Washington's 2021 training camp potentially taking place in Richmond and more 41:41 - Capitals...

May 17, 20211 hr 45 minEp. 64

Episode 63: Ron Rivera reveals his true thinking at quarterback, Capitals-Bruins preview and much more

15:30 - Washington Football Team: preview of rookie minicamp, including which of Washington's 2021 draft picks are best positioned to make immediate impacts 31:21 - Washington Football Team: in-depth analysis of recent comments by Ron Rivera on how NFL teams don't have to have elite quarterbacks to win Super Bowls and how this explains the signing of Ryan Fitzpatrick 52:52 - Capitals: preview of and prediction for the Caps' series against the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2021 Stanley ...

May 14, 20211 hr 39 minEp. 63

Episode 62: The Washington Football Team's 2021 schedule is out, WFT is signing Charles Leno Jr. and much more

11:13 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington's 2021 regular-season schedule 33:27 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington signing left tackle Charles Leno Jr., including the encouraging trend that the acquisition continues 42:33 - Wizards: examining a 120-116 loss at the Atlanta Hawks, including Daniel Gafford continuing to not play enough 50:57 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 10-inning loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, including a third straight bad performance by Brad Hand and...

May 13, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 62

Episode 61: WFT film breakdowns with former WFT TE Logan Paulsen, RIP Colt Brennan and much more

11:32 - Guest: former Washington tight end Logan Paulsen provides his breakdowns of tight ends John Bates and Sammis Reyes and offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi, explains why Ryan Fitzpatrick is a big upgrade for Washington at quarterback and more 32:36 - Washington Football Team: react to former Washington quarterback Colt Brennan dying at the age of just 37 and examining his legacy 48:17 - Capitals: thoughts on a regular-season ending 2-1 win over the Caps' first-round opponent in the 2021 Stanley...

May 12, 20211 hr 27 minEp. 61

Episode 60: deep dive on WFT's thinking at tight end, chat with Kentucky football radio voice Tom Leach about WFT LB Jamin Davis and much more

10:40 - Washington Football Team: off Washington releasing Marcus Baugh, an in-depth examination of the team's thinking at tight end, including the apparent belief in John Bates and Sammis Reyes 24:31 - Guest: the radio voice of Kentucky football and basketball, Tom Leach, on the Washington Football Team's first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis 38:02 - Wizards: analysis of a 125-124 loss at the Atlanta Hawks, including another big - and record-setting - performan...

May 11, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 60

Episode 59: WFT to sign Charles Leno Jr. and/or Bobby McCain? and much more

09:44 - Washington Football Team: examining what Washington would be getting in left tackle Charles Leno Jr. and free safety Bobby McCain with them set to make free-agent visits to Washington on Monday 18:55 - Capitals: a review of what mattered from a 1-1-0 weekend against the Philadelphia Flyers, including the Caps' injuries continuing to mount 27:23 - Wizards: analysis of yet another wild win - a 133-132 overtime victory at the Indiana Pacers that included monster performances by Bradley Beal...

May 10, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 59

Episode 58: examination of why WFT did not take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft, chat with WFT insider JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington and more

04:38 - Capitals: scheduled fun at the expense of the New York Rangers off the NHL fining them $250,000 and suspending one of Tom Wilson's victims, Pavel Buchnevich 10:19 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington announcing its intent to welcome back fans to FedEx Field for the 2021 season at full capacity 18:17 - Washington Football Team: examination of why Washington did not take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft 33:24 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider JP Finlay of NBC Sports W...

May 07, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 58

Episode 57: Jack Del Rio speaks, chat with UNC WRs coach Lonnie Galloway on Dyami Brown and much more

06:27 - Washington Football Team: react to what Jack Del Rio said to WashingtonFootball.com about a number topics regarding Washington's defense, including that Landon Collins is staying at strong safety (or is he?) 24:45 - Guest: North Carolina receivers coach Lonnie Galloway on UNC receiver Dyami Brown, who the Washington Football Team took in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft 33:10 - Capitals: review of a 4-2 fight-laden win at the New York Rangers that also featured an emotional hat tric...

May 06, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 57

Episode 56: in-depth breakdown of WFT's 2021 Draft with NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network and much more

04:34 - Washington Football Team: rant on the insistence that Washington's 2021 Draft picks were so obviously "need" selections as opposed to best-player-available selections 08:24 - Washington Football Team: examining a potential trade that Washington could make for disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers 19:21 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline on all 10 of the Washington Football Team's picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, why Washington had the best draft in the NFC East, the qu...

May 05, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 56

Episode 55: reasons to like WFT's 2021 Draft even more, chat with Kentucky co-DC and ILBs coach Jon Sumrall on Jamin Davis and much more

10:22 - Washington Football Team: two reasons to like Washington's 2021 Draft even more 24:16 - Guest: Kentucky co-defensive coordinator and inside-linebackers coach Jon Sumrall on the Washington Football Team's 2021 first-round pick, Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis, including the details of Davis' rise from backup to first-round pick, how he is in pass coverage and against the run and more 40:57 - Capitals: react to a number of developments surrounding a 6-3 win at the New York Rangers, includi...

May 04, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 55

Episode 54: deep dive on WFT's 2021 Draft class with NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom of NBC Sports Edge and much more

07:30 - Washington Football Team: react to a report regarding Dan Snyder's involvement in Washington's 2021 Draft 14:44 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom of NBC Sports Edge on all 10 of the Washington Football Team's picks in the 2021 NFL Draft 31:40 - Capitals: thoughts on Alex Ovechkin still being out and on a 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins 37:59 - Wizards: observations from the Wiz's 1-1 weekend, including Russell Westbrook continuing his tear 47:14 - Nationals: analysis of the Nat...

May 03, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 54

Episode 53: Washington Football Team Draft Special - WFT in Rounds 4-7 continues infusion of speed and athleticism

06:12 - Washington Football Team: examining the biggest theme of Washington's 2021 Draft class - athletic freaks 17:57 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington taking Boise State tight end John Bates in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft 22:36 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington taking Cincinnati safety Darrick Forrest in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft 25:57 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington taking Michigan long snapper(!) Camaron Cheeseman in...

May 02, 202151 minEp. 53

Episode 52: Washington Football Team Draft Special - WFT takes Samuel Cosmi in second round and Benjamin St-Juste and Dyami Brown in third round

04:35 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington taking Texas offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft 20:27 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington taking Minnesota cornerback Benjamin St-Juste in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft 27:47 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington taking North Carolina receiver Dyami Brown in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft 37:01 - Washington Football Team: Day 2 thoughts on Washington taking Ken...

May 01, 202150 minEp. 52

Episode 51: Washington Football Team Draft Special - WFT takes Jamin Davis but doesn't trade up for Justin Fields in first round and much more

10:35 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington taking Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis with the No. 19 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft 28:46 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington not trading up to take Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft 39:52 - Washington Football Team: why Washington should be all-in on disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers if he's available via trade 53:18 - Capitals: an ode to the Caps making the Stanl...

Apr 30, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 51

Episode 50: Rhyming Keys for WFT for a successful first round, chat with Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics on WFT and NFL Draft and much more

12:48 - Washington Football Team: Rhyming Keys for a successful first round of the 2021 NFL Draft for Washington 24:51 - Washington Football Team: are the Los Angeles Rams showing us that draft picks are overrated? 36:56 - Guest: Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics on his work as a pioneer in football analytics, what ESPN's Draft Day Predictor is saying for the Washington Football Team in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the best way to go about drafting a franchise quarterback and more 55:19 - ...

Apr 29, 20211 hr 28 minEp. 50

Episode 49: WFT is trading for Ereck Flowers, Dan Snyder vs. Beth Wilkinson and much more

09:42 - Washington Football Team: in-depth breakdown of Washington trading for Miami Dolphins left guard Ereck Flowers 31:29 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post on Washington trading for left guard Ereck Flowers, where things stand with a potential contract extension for Jonathan Allen, whether Washington will take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft, who is putting together Washington's draft board and more 43:19 - Washington Football Team: react to D...

Apr 28, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 49

Episode 48: WFT wants Landon Collins to move to LB and much more

10:30 - Washington Football Team: in-depth looks at Daron Payne off Washington exercising the fifth-year option in his rookie contract and at what Washington is facing contractually with its many talented defensive linemen 25:20 - Washington Football Team: what Washington wanting Landon Collins to move to linebacker (or at least a linebacker-like role) tells us 42:57 - Washington Football Team: should Washington be in on trading for Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones? 54:46 - Wizards: analysis...

Apr 27, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 48

Episode 47: is WFT done drafting character-deficient players?, state of WFT at LT entering 2021 NFL Draft and much more

12:12 - Washington Football Team: deep dive on Washington's troubling trend prior to Ron Rivera's arrival of spending first- and second-round picks on guys who proved to have character deficiencies...and how might this impact Washington potentially taking Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons with the No. 19 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft? 38:50 - Washington Football: deep dive on what Washington has at left tackle going into the 2021 NFL Draft off reports that Washington was in on offensive tackle Or...

Apr 26, 20211 hr 46 minEp. 47

Episode 46: Alex Smith sounds off on Ron Rivera again, chat with WFT insider Ben Standig of The Athletic DC and much more

12:18 - Washington Football Team: rant on Alex Smith's latest complaints - this time to SI.com - about how he was treated by Ron Rivera 41:59 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider Ben Standig of The Athletic DC on his approach to his nationally acclaimed mock drafts; the likelihood of Washington trading up into the top 10 of the 2021 NFL Draft to take a quarterback; which quarterback out of Mac Jones, Justin Fields and Trey Lance is most likely to fall to near Washington's No. 19 pick; the l...

Apr 23, 20211 hr 34 minEp. 46

Episode 45: Bill Belichick to WFT in 2018?!, big wins for Wizards and Nationals, chat with Capitals pXp announcer Joe Beninati and more

07:23 - Washington Football Team: examining how pre-draft medical concerns can be much ado about nothing - see Jonathan Allen and Montez Sweat - off the reveal that Justin Fields has epilepsy 20:33 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on - and some scheduled fun with - a second instance of someone saying that Bill Belichick flirted with leaving the New England Patriots for Washington in the 2018 offseason 37:27 - Wizards: analysis of the Wizards' sixth consecutive win - a wild 118-114 victory ov...

Apr 22, 20211 hr 29 minEp. 45

Episode 44: Jordan Reed retires, in-depth WFT draft preview with NFL Draft analyst Ian Wharton of Complex Sports and much more

03:57 - Washington Football Team: why the team's name would still be "Redskins" if not for the murder of George Floyd 13:12 - Washington Football Team: analysis of the retiring Jordan Reed's career with Washington 29:14 - Washington Football Team: examining the fallacy of taking running backs in the first rounds of NFL Drafts and the phenomenon of Washington consistently drafting running backs unlike any other team in the modern NFL 44:33 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Ian Wharton of Complex Sports ...

Apr 21, 20211 hr 39 minEp. 44

Episode 43: Alex Smith retires, WFT waives Bryce Love, chat with WFT insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com and much more

09:38 - Washington Football Team: react to Alex Smith retiring, including whether this was his call and examining maybe the most remarkable thing about Alex's career - him going from bust to success 26:16 - Washington Football Team: takeaways from the sad tale of Bryce Love with Washington 34:41 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com on Alex Smith retiring, Washington players potentially not participating in the team's offseason program, Washington's quarterba...

Apr 20, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 43

Episode 42: Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew speak and much more

10:22 - Washington Football Team: react to what Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew said in their joint Zoom press conference about Washington potentially taking a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft and about drafting quarterbacks in general 26:26 - Washington Football Team: react to what Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew said in their joint Zoom press conference about drafting best player available vs. drafting for need, drafting linebackers and Landon Collins potentially moving from safety to linebacker 48...

Apr 19, 20211 hr 47 minEp. 42
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