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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 460: Congress releases final report on Washington's workplace-misconduct scandal and more

16:49 - Commanders: react to, analysis of and scheduled fun with Congress’ final report on Washington’s workplace-misconduct scandal, including new absurdity in the Dan Snyder-Bruce Allen feud and revelations regarding Trent Williams’ holdout in 2019 and the Commanders' trade for Carson Wentz in March 2022 42:28 - Guest: sports-business insider A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports on Congress’ final report on Washington’s workplace-misconduct scandal and on where things stand in Dan Snyder selling ...

Dec 09, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 460

Episode 459: conversation with Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic and much more

14:08 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on how Ron Rivera feels about the Commanders' season at the bye week, why Rivera talks about Taylor Heinicke the way that Rivera does and if benching Heinicke for Carson Wentz is a legitimate possibility at some point, whether Rivera regrets trading for Wentz, the Daron Payne contract situation, whether the Commanders exercising the fifth-year option in Chase Young's rookie contract is a given and more 44:40 - Capitals: analysis of a ...

Dec 08, 202258 minEp. 459

Episode 458: Commanders conversation with former Redskins tight end Rick "Doc" Walker and more

11:17 - Guest: former Redskins tight end Rick "Doc" Walker, the host of The Doc Walker Podcast, on the state of the Commanders at their bye week, including whether Ron Rivera should be open to going back to Carson Wentz as the team's starting quarterback, Brian Robinson Jr. picking up steam, the team's great defensive-line and safety play and more 32:17 - Commanders: statistical analysis of the Commanders’ offensive line; the great seasons that Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne and Montez Sweat are ha...

Dec 07, 202249 minEp. 458

Episode 457: Commanders' Taylor Heinicke paradox, Ron Rivera opens up about Chase Young and more

13:54 - Commanders: react to the Commanders' home game against the New York Giants being flexed to Sunday Night Football...an update on Tyler Larsen...and analysis Taylor Heinicke and the state of the Commanders' passing offense off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference off the 20-all tie at the Giants 34:37 - Commanders: react to Cole Holcomb being done for the season...and a deep dive on what's going on with Chase Young off telling comments from Ron Rivera at...

Dec 06, 202251 minEp. 457

Episode 456: Commanders move to 7-5-1 with 20-all tie at New York Giants and much more

11:29 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders’ offense in the 20-all tie at the New York Giants, including the questionable officiating; an eventful game for the Commanders’ offensive line; Taylor Heinicke’s performance; the great work of Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, Jahan Dotson and Brian Robinson Jr.; and more 38:08 - Commanders: analysis of another good outing for the Commanders’ defense in the 20-all tie at the New York Giants 50:30 - Wizards: examining a 117-116 loss at the Charlotte Ho...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 456

Episode 455: preview of Commanders at New York Giants and more

16:22- Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' offense for their big game at the New York Giants, including the Antonio Gibson injury situation, whether Samuel Cosmi will start at right guard and notable comments from Scott Turner at a post-practice press conference on Taylor Heinicke, Jahan Dotson, the Commanders’ rushing offense and more 36:24 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' defense for their big game at the New York Giants, including the latest on injuries, what the Commanders are f...

Dec 02, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 455

Episode 454: Taylor Heinicke vs. Carson Wentz, Commanders' young defensive backs are emerging and more

13:22 - Commanders: analysis of the latest on injuries for the Commanders' offense for their game at the New York Giants, including whether Samuel Cosmi will start at right guard in place of an injured Trai Turner and whether Carson Wentz will be active - and if not, why?...and statistical deep dives on Wentz vs. Taylor Heinicke and on how Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson are doing with Heinicke as the team's starting quarterback 31:42 - Commanders: a look at injuries for the Commanders' defense ...

Dec 01, 202250 minEp. 454

Episode 453: conversation with Commanders analyst and former Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen and more

16:20 - Guest: Commanders analyst and former Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen on whether the Commanders' 6-1 run is a sign that the rebuild under Ron Rivera is working, an underrated reason for the defense being good, whether Rivera should be open to going back to Carson Wentz as the starting quarterback at some point in the 2022 season, why the Commanders don't run more read-option with Taylor Heinicke, the team leaning on its running game and much more 36:59 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-1 win a...

Nov 30, 202249 minEp. 453

Episode 452: does Commanders' 6-1 surge mean that Ron Rivera's rebuild is working? and more

13:06 - Commanders: a deep dive on if the team winning six of its last seven games is confirmation that the rebuild under Ron Rivera is working 28:32 - Commanders: breakdowns of Brian Robinson Jr. in the 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, the stabilizing of the offensive line and the extent to which Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne are playing more in the 2022 season than they did in the 2021 season 36:01 - Wizards: breakdown of a 142-127 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves 41:16 - Virginia Tech ...

Nov 29, 202246 minEp. 452

Episode 451: Commanders improve to 7-5 with 19-13 win over Atlanta Falcons and much more

11:41 - Commanders: deep dive on the great work of Brian Robinson Jr., Jonathan Williams, Antonio Gibson and the Commanders' overall rushing offense in the 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons 22:06 - Commanders: analysis of Taylor Heinicke and the passing offense in the 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons 32:49 - Commanders: why the defense in the 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons was better than you may think 45:46 - Commanders: observations on Commanders special teams in the 19-13 win over the ...

Nov 28, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 451

Episode 450: preview of Commanders vs. Atlanta Falcons and much more

11:33 - Commanders: examining who will return punts for the Commanders in their game against the Atlanta Falcons with Dax Milne out due to a foot injury...and discussions of perhaps telling comments from Ron Rivera regarding Taylor Heinicke and of how Carson Wentz is handling his demotion off comments from Wentz, Rivera and Heinicke 31:45 - Commanders: will Chase Young make his season debut in the Commanders' game against the Atlanta Falcons?...react to the Commanders placing Cole Holcomb on the...

Nov 26, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 450

Episode 449: Commanders breakdown with Pro Football Focus' Nick Akridge and more

18:50 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders' linebacker situation off the team designating Milo Eifler to return to practice...proper praise for London Fletcher and Henry Ellard off them being named as Modern-Era player semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023 - and also a rant on Redskins greats who aren't in the Pro Football Hall of Fame...and react to the Commanders announcing details of another honoring of Sean Taylor 35:42 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data an...

Nov 23, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 449

Episode 448: Ron Rivera opens up about Taylor Heinicke as QB1, Commanders activate Chase Young and more

10:57 - Commanders: analysis of Taylor Heinicke off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference off the 23-10 win at the Houston Texans, including some very interesting Pro Football Focus stats on Heinicke vs. Carson Wentz and Rivera on his decision to move forward with Heinicke as the team’s starting quarterback 27:32 - Commanders: react to the Commanders activating Chase Young to the 53-man roster and more on the team’s defense off comments from Ron Rivera at his d...

Nov 22, 202253 minEp. 448

Episode 447: Commanders improve to 6-5 with 23-10 win at Houston Texans and much more

11:47 - Commanders: proper praise for the Commanders' defense for what it did in the 23-10 win at the Houston Texans 28:52 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of Ron Rivera naming Taylor Heinicke as the Commanders' starting quarterback and of Heinicke's performance in the 23-10 win at the Houston Texans 46:39 - Commanders: other observations from the 23-10 win at the Houston Texans, including a deep dive on the Commanders' rushing offense 56:03 - Wizards: thoughts on the Wizards honoring Gilbert A...

Nov 21, 20221 hr 41 minEp. 447

Episode 446: preview of Commanders at Houston Texans and much more

15:44 - Commanders: examining the latest on injuries for the Commanders' offense for their game at the Houston Texans...and analysis of comments from Scott Turner on Taylor Heinicke, the Commanders' rushing offense, the dilemma of calling runs vs. passes in the modern NFL and more 32:12 - Commanders: examining the latest on injuries for the Commanders' defense for their game at the Houston Texans...and analysis of comments from Jack Del Rio on the Commanders' increase in takeaways, the team's em...

Nov 18, 20221 hr 33 minEp. 446

Episode 445: Taylor Heinicke will be Commanders' starting quarterback for game at Houston Texans and more

14:28 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' quarterback situation off Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference delaying a true decision on who the team's QB1 is in announcing Taylor Heinicke as the team's starter for the game at the Houston Texans with Carson Wentz still recovering...and thoughts on comments from Heinicke at a post-practice press conference on his approach to his situation, his rapport with teammates, his connection with Terry McLaurin and more 32:08 - Commanders: reac...

Nov 17, 202249 minEp. 445

Episode 444: Ron Rivera poised to name Taylor Heinicke as Commanders' QB1 for rest of 2022 season? and more

09:32 - Commanders: interpretation of Ron Rivera's comments from his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference off the 32-21 win at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football regarding what he should do - and perhaps already has decided to do - in terms of choosing between Taylor Heinicke and Carson Wentz to be the team's starting quarterback 20:49 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' rushing offense, rotation at right tackle and more on the Commanders' offense from the 32-21 win at th...

Nov 16, 202251 minEp. 444

Episode 443: Commanders improve to 5-5 with 32-21 win at Philadelphia Eagles and more

13:43 - Commanders: analysis of Taylor Heinicke's performance in the Commanders' 32-21 win at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football 28:19 - Commanders: breakdowns of a number of heroes for the Commanders in their 32-21 win at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football - Scott Turner, Terry McLaurin, Brian Robinson Jr., Antonio Gibson and Joey Slye 45:56 - Commanders: examining a wild game for the Commanders' defense in the 32-21 win at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Foo...

Nov 15, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 443

Episode 442: preview of Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football and much more

11:13 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' offense versus the Philadelphia Eagles' defense in preparation for the teams' game on Monday Night Football, including big injury news for the game and comments from Scott Turner 19:56 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' defense versus the Philadelphia Eagles' offense in preparation for the teams' game on Monday Night Football, including comments from Jack Del Rio 28:22 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Philadelphia Eagle...

Nov 14, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 442

Episode 441: breakdown of Washington, D.C. lawsuit vs. Dan Snyder with Howard Gutman and much more

10:53 - Guest: former United States ambassador to Belgium, lawyer, actor, radio-show host and Commanders fan Howard Gutman with a deep dive on Washington, D.C.'s lawsuit against Dan Snyder, the Commanders, the NFL and Roger Goodell, including how the lawsuit impacts Snyder selling the team 37:51 - Commanders: react to comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference on yet another week of non-football challenges - this time a controversial statement from the team and Rivera attending...

Nov 11, 20221 hr 16 minEp. 441

Episode 440: wild statement from Team Dan Snyder, breakdown of Commanders' d-line with Kedric Golston & more

15:28 - Commanders: react to a controversial statement from the Commanders in response to the announcement of a press conference for Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine with a "major announcement" related to the Commanders 31:08 - Guest: former Redskins interior defensive lineman Kedric Golston with a deep dive on the high-level play of the Commanders' defensive line, including insights on Daron Payne, Jonathan Allen and Montez Sweat 53:27 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-1 loss to the Pitt...

Nov 10, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 440

Episode 439: deep dive on Dan Snyder selling the Commanders with sports-law expert Michael McCann and more

14:02 - Commanders: analysis of impressive statistical rankings for Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Montez Sweat, Curtis Samuel and Tress Way 25:55 - Guest: attorney and Sportico sports-law expert Michael McCann on Dan Snyder selling the Commanders, including why Dan has done a 180 on selling the team, the significance of the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia having opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Washington engaged in financial improprieties, whether ...

Nov 09, 202252 minEp. 439

Episode 438: where are the Commanders headed at quarterback this season? and much more

14:21 - Commanders: examining the Commanders' quarterback situation as we're now past the midway point of the team's 2022 regular season - where are we, and where are we going? 29:31 - Commanders: more on John Ridgeway's costly penalty in the 20-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and on the Commanders' very good defensive performance in the game, including looks at the best Pro Football Focus grades for the game for Commanders defensive players and at a notable benching 39:34 - Capitals: breakdown...

Nov 08, 202250 minEp. 438

Episode 437: Dan Snyder per Jay Glazer is selling "entire team," Commanders lose to Minnesota Vikings & more

12:50 - Commanders: react to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reporting that the intent of Dan Snyder is "to sell the entire team," that the asking price is going to be around $7 billion and that the hope is have the sale finalized by the NFL League Meeting in March 2023 22:46 - Commanders: analysis of Taylor Heinicke and the Commanders' bad offense in the 20-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings 42:07 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders' defense in the 20-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings 56:38 - Wizards...

Nov 07, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 437

Episode 436: preview of Commanders vs. Minnesota Vikings and much more

00:57 - Commanders: react to potential buyers of the Commanders already lining up, including Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z 15:20 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders' offense in preparation for the team's game against the Minnesota Vikings, including the latest on injuries and comments from Scott Turner at a post-practice press conference on the health of Jahan Dotson, Taylor Heinicke's performance in the 17-16 win at the Indianapolis Colts, the Commanders' third-down and running-game struggles, the...

Nov 04, 20221 hr 36 minEp. 436

Episode 435: Dan and Tanya Snyder are exploring selling the Commanders and much more

12:00 - Commanders: in-depth analysis of Dan and Tanya Snyder hiring "BofA Securities to consider potential transactions" off an ESPN report that the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia has opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Washington engaged in financial improprieties 33:04 - Commanders: react to comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference on the Commanders potentially being for sale, the death of his mother and the seemingly endless n...

Nov 03, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 435

Episode 434: Commanders trade William Jackson III, conversation with Redskins great Joe Theismann and more

12:25 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to and analysis of the Commanders' trading William Jackson III to the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a deep dive on what went wrong for Jackson with Washington and why 31:39 - Guest: Redskins all-time-great quarterback Joe Theismann on the state of the Commanders' 2022 season, whether Taylor Heinicke has improved, whether the Commanders are better off with Heinicke as their starting quarterback as opposed to with Carson Wentz, how Terry McLaurin compares wit...

Nov 02, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 434

Episode 433: how legit are Commanders?, Ron Rivera expounds on players doing "their own things" and more

14:56 - Commanders: analysis of what we should make of the Commanders' three-game winning streak and 4-4 record off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference off the 17-16 win at the Indianapolis Colts 21:04 - Commanders: a Taylor Heinicke discussion - including why the Commanders should be talking contract extension with him - off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference off the 17-16 win at the Indianapolis Colts...and a breakdown ...

Nov 01, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 433

Episode 432: Commanders improve to 4-4 with 17-16 win at Indianapolis Colts and much more

13:26 - Commanders: deep dives on the clutch performances of Terry McLaurin and Taylor Heinicke in the 17-16 win at the Indianapolis Colts 34:34 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' defense in the 17-16 win at the Indianapolis Colts 49:53 - Commanders: other observations from the Commanders' 17-16 win at the Indianapolis Colts, including breakdowns of strong games for Curtis Samuel and Antonio Gibson and examining what we had with Dan Snyder and Jim Irsay 01:03:02 - Wizards: react to a bad ...

Oct 31, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 432

Episode 431: preview of Commanders at Indianapolis Colts and much more

16:02 - Commanders: examining the latest on injuries for the Commanders' offense for their game at the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8...and analysis of comments from Scott Turner and Ron Rivera at post-practice press conferences on Taylor Heinicke, Terry McLaurin and the Commanders' running game 33:40 - Commanders: examining the latest on injuries for the Commanders' defense for their game at the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8...and react to comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conferen...

Oct 28, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 431
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