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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 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 more 44:00 - Commanders: react to and commentary on comments from Scott Turner and Ron Rivera on the Comma...

May 09, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 310

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 Irsay 51:44 - 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 one 01:04:17 - Nationals: analysis of a wild 9-7 loss at the Color...

May 06, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 309

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 agent 45:46 - Commanders: react to and commentary on comments from Ron Rivera on the defensive players who the Commanders took in the 2...

May 05, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 308

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 Draft 41:51 - 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 Vanecek 53:45 - Natio...

May 04, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 307

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 Turner 29:19 - 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 Howell 46:25 - Guest: Smokin Al Koken of NBC Sports Washington with a preview of the Capitals' s...

May 03, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 306

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 Willis 39:59 - 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...

May 02, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 305

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 Draft 45:01 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders taking Alabama interior defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft 01:01:33 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders taking Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft 01:14:35 - Commanders: thoughts on the rest of the Commanders' Day 3 picks...

May 01, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 304

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 more 46:13 - Capitals: react to a second consecutive hideous performance by the Caps - a 5-1 loss at the New York Islanders in the Caps' penultimate...

Apr 29, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 303

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 think 23:44 - 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 Corral 41:51 - Guest: Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics on possibilities for the Commanders in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft via ESPN's D...

Apr 28, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 302

Episode 301: why Commanders should trade Daron Payne if they're not extending him and much more

14:13 - Commanders: in-depth react to a report that the Commanders are not expected to offer Daron Payne a contract extension this offseason, including why the Commanders should trade Payne 36:59 - Commanders: breakdowns of three receivers in the 2022 NFL Draft who are coming torn ACLs - Alabama's Jameson Williams and John Metchie III and Georgia's George Pickens 49:42 - Capitals: analysis of a woeful performance in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders and of the latest in the Caps' seeding in t...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 301

Episode 300: Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew make multiple reveals at Commanders' pre-Draft press conference

12:32 - Commanders: react to and analysis of comments from Ron Rivera at the Commanders' pre-Draft press conference on the Commanders' franchise-quarterback pursuit that led to the trade for Carson Wentz, including Ron admitting that he liked one of the quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft enough to have considered taking him in the first round and Ron opening up about how the trade for Wentz drastically changed the Commanders' free-agency plan 33:18 - Commanders: react to and analysis of comments...

Apr 26, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 300

Episode 299: Ron Rivera addresses Commanders' NFL Draft needs and philosophy and much more

12:41 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from Ron Rivera to Scott Abraham of ABC 7 News on the Commanders in the 2022 NFL Draft - what Ron perceives the Commanders' biggest needs to be, whether the Commanders might take a quarterback, whether Ron believes in drafting for need or drafting for value and more 27:41 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from Ron Rivera to Scott Abraham of ABC 7 News on the Commanders' off-the-field problems, Ron having said that the Commanders' 2022 season needs to be ...

Apr 25, 20221 hr 33 minEp. 299

Episode 298: deep dive on top QBs in 2022 NFL Draft with NFL analyst and Commanders fan Samuel Gold and more

18:47 - Guest: NFL analyst and Commanders fan Samuel Gold, the creator of Sam's Film Room on YouTube, on the top quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft and whether the Commanders should consider taking any of them - breakdowns of Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, Matt Corral and Carson Strong 48:45 - Nationals: analysis of a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks that featured a Juan Soto failing to come through in a big spot, a monster home run by Nelson Cruz and a great perfor...

Apr 22, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 298

Episode 297: conversation with Chris Long on Carson Wentz and much more

18:31 - Commanders: react to a 911 call from Dwayne Haskins' wife, Kalabrya, from the morning of Dwayne's death coming out and what the call perhaps tells us 28:30 - Guest: two-time Super-Bowl-champion Chris Long on Carson Wentz, with whom Chris played on the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 and 2018 seasons - Chris provides an honest and objective assessment of Carson as a teammate and as a player 01:03:48 - Capitals: analysis of Alex Ovechkin making NHL history in multiple ways and more from a ...

Apr 21, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 297

Episode 296: Commanders Draft preview with Pro Football Focus' Austin Gayle and much more

15:03 - Guest: Pro Football Focus NFL analyst and NFL Draft analyst Austin Gayle with a Commanders Draft preview - whether the Commanders should draft a quarterback, the importance of having high-level receivers in today's NFL, how the Commanders should look at the top receivers in the 2022 NFL Draft, breakdowns of Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton and LSU corner Derek Stingley Jr. and more 38:36 - Nationals: analysis of a doubleheader sweep by the Nats of the Arizona Diamondbacks, including the N...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 296

Episode 295: Commanders strike back in financial scandal, deep dive on Kyle Hamilton and much more

13:40 - Commanders: examining the Commanders firing back in their financial scandal with a letter to the Federal Trade Commission discrediting the allegations made by former team employee Jason Friedman to Congress 26:16 - Commanders: analysis of Terry McLaurin reportedly planning on not participating in voluntary on-field work for the Commanders in the 2022 offseason until he has signed a contract extension 43:50 - Commanders: breakdown of Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton off the Commanders repo...

Apr 19, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 295

Episode 294: Commanders have NFL Draft interest in Drake London and Carson Strong and much more

12:37 - Commanders: breakdown of USC receiver Drake London off the Commanders reportedly attending his personal pro day and being set to welcome him for a visit 25:44 - Commanders: breakdown of Nevada quarterback Carson Strong off the Commanders reportedly having worked him out...and an examination of the reality of taking quarterbacks in non-first rounds in NFL Drafts 44:06 - Capitals: proper praise for the Caps clinching a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a 32nd time in 39 seasons...and th...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 294

Episode 293: analysis of Commanders' financial scandal with sports-business insider Daniel Kaplan and more

13:59 - Guest: sports-business insider Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic on the Commanders' financial scandal, including whether Dan Snyder's ownership of the Commanders is in jeopardy, Congress' House Committee on Oversight and Reform having sent its letter to the Federal Trade Commission without having sought a response from the Commanders, the politics of the scandal, what's coming next in the scandal and more 33:26 - Capitals: breakdown of a hideous 7-3 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs 47:20 - Na...

Apr 15, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 293

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 prison 36:55 - 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 Cowboys 44:40 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-1 win at the Atlan...

Apr 14, 20221 hrEp. 292

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 Commanders 36:43 - 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 ...

Apr 13, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 291

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 Johnson 25:26 - 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 State 44:47 - Nationals: react to the Lerners being open to selling the Nats 54:36 - Nationals: proper praise of the Nats' lineup and pitching in an ...

Apr 12, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 290

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 State 30:28 - 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 Bruins 48:00 - Wizards: thoughts off the end of the Wizards' 35-47 season and ...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 289

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 Chargers 19:23 - 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 McLaurin 28:34 - 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 ...

Apr 08, 202255 minEp. 288

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 ...

Apr 07, 20221 hr 16 minEp. 287

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 favor 26:50 - 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 quarterback 42:47 - Wizards: react to a 1...

Apr 06, 202258 minEp. 286

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 lawyer 38:51 - 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 c...

Apr 05, 202258 minEp. 285

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 a...

Apr 04, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 284

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 team 29:24 - 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 more 52:01 - Commanders: examining the Commanders having the easiest sc...

Apr 01, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 283

Episode 282: Dan Snyder confusion, Alex Smith slams Commanders, Ron Rivera speaks at League Meeting and more

10:03 - Commanders: examining the confusion over Dan Snyder's role and status as Commanders owner off a major report and comments from Roger Goodell...and analysis of negative comments from Alex Smith on the Commanders as an organization 27:54 - Commanders: analysis of Ron Rivera's comments at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on the negativity surrounding the Commanders and on the state of the team with him as head coach 42:01 - Commanders: analysis of Ron Rivera's and Jim Irsay's comments at the...

Mar 31, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 282

Episode 281: Commanders conversation with former Redskins salary-cap analyst J.I. Halsell and much more

17:02 - Commanders: analysis of comments at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on Carson Wentz from two guys who know him well - Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson 38:25 - Guest: NFL agent and former Redskins salary-cap analyst J.I. Halsell on Commanders' contracts and the team's salary-cap situation - the Carson Wentz contract, potential contract extensions for Terry McLaurin and Daron Payne, how we should view the J.D. McKissic controversy ...

Mar 29, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 281
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