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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 100: conversation with Kevin Sheehan on Washington Football Team and much more

09:57 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept in three games at the MLB-leading San Francisco Giants and thoughts off the Nats taking high-school shortstop/third baseman Brady House with the No. 11 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft 38:12 - Washington Football Team: react to Jason Wright saying that the permanent team name and logo will be unveiled in early 2022 44:21 - Washington Football Team: the top three training-camp questions for the defensive line 01:04:00 - Guest: Kevin Sheehan, host of...

Jul 12, 20211 hr 42 minEp. 100

Episode 99: chat with Pro Football Focus' Ian Hartitz on WFT, Nats collapse at Padres and Rafa is coming to D.C.

11:33 - Nationals: analysis of a disastrous 9-8 loss at the San Diego Padres, including a rant on Davey Martinez using Sam Clay and not Brad Hand in the bottom of the ninth 34:17 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead fantasy-football analyst Ian Hartitz on the Washington Football Team, including ranking William Jackson III as the NFL's No. 1 shadow cornerback since 2019, why Ryan Fitzpatrick will upgrade Washington's offense and more 57:36 - Tennis: thoughts on Rafael Nadal playing at the 2021 Citi O...

Jul 09, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 99

Episode 98: how likely is meaningful culture change for WFT with Dan Snyder? and much more

06:19 - Nationals: analysis of a 15-5 win at the San Diego Padres and of Juan Soto being in the 2021 Home Run Derby 24:12 - Washington Football Team: three major concluding thoughts off the outcome of the Beth Wilkinson investigation 42:10 - Capitals: the No. 1 takeaway from a Caps perspective from the Tampa Bay Lightning winning a second consecutive Stanley Cup title 48:49 - Orioles: react to Matt Harvey getting rocked in a 10-2 loss on the Toronto Blue Jays and to struggles for other veteran O...

Jul 08, 202155 minEp. 98

Episode 97: deep dive on legal aspects of Beth Wikinson investigation into WFT and much more

09:49 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-4 loss at the San Diego Padres and of what should happen with the Nats' rotation now that Erick Fedde is back 30:05 - Guest: Neal Mollen, a lawyer who practiced labor and employment law for three-plus decades and is an adjunct professor at George Mason's Antonin Scalia Law School, on the Beth Wilkinson investigation into the Washington Football Team's workplace 53:16 - Washington Football Team: why Terry McLaurin is even more impressive than he gets credit for ...

Jul 07, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 97

Episode 96: chat with Pro Football Focus' Ben Linsey on WFT having NFL's No. 12 roster and much more

09:48 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-5 win at the San Diego Padres and the Nats' recent injury mess and a rant on Max Scherzer not being named to the National League All-Star Team 44:06 - Washington Football Team: examining the latest off the outcome of the Beth Wilkinson investigation and the NFL permanently banning Dwight Schar as an owner, marking yet another win for Dan Snyder 55:07 - Guest: Ben Linsey, analyst for Pro Football Focus, on his rankings of NFL rosters, including ranking the Washi...

Jul 06, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 96

Episode 95: Dan Snyder wins in outcome of Beth Wilkinson investigation and much more

09:43 - Washington Football Team: in-depth react to the results of the Beth Wilkinson investigation into Washington's workplace, including another victory for Dan Snyder 31:45 - Washington Football Team: reflections on the name change - and all that went into it - on the one-year anniversary of the weekend that changed everything 46:34 - Guest: Ben Rolfe, senior managing editor for Pro Football Network, on his rankings of all 32 NFL offensive lines, including having the Washington Football Team'...

Jul 02, 20211 hr 39 minEp. 95

Episode 94: Washington Football Team names Tanya Snyder as co-CEO and much more

11:14 - Washington Football Team: in-depth breakdown of Washington naming Tanya Snyder as co-CEO 31:29 - Washington Football Team: an examination of what Ryan Fitzpatrick is as a quarterback and what he could mean for Washington receivers 41:24 - Nationals: analysis of a 4-3 win at the Tampa Bay Rays, including Kyle Schwarber's incredible home-run barrage continuing, another good start for Joe Ross and the wild state of the bullpen 01:01:56 - Guest: Wizards insider Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Was...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 35 minEp. 94

Episode 93: analysis of WFT being better at knowing when to part with players and much more

09:33 - Nationals: sorting through the good and the bad for the Nats in their four-game split at the Miami Marlins 36:47 - Washington Football Team: an instructive comp for Ron Rivera releasing Morgan Moses off him reportedly agreeing on a deal with the New York Jets...and examining the hits and misses for Washington cutting ties with players in the Dan Snyder Era 01:01:34 - Wizards: thoughts on the latest in the Wiz's head-coaching search, including who Galdi most wants as Wiz head coach 01:11:...

Jun 28, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 93

Episode 92: deep dive on WFT's salary-cap situation with Pro Football Focus' Brad Spielberger and much more

13:54 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-3 win at the Miami Marlins, including two more home runs for the white-hot Kyle Schwarber 28:09 - Washington Football Team: a proper response to recent pessimism being preached by national NFL analysts on Ryan Fitzpatrick 41:09 - Guest: Pro Football Focus salary-cap analyst Brad Spielberger on the Washington Football Team's salary-cap situation, including how it ranks in the NFL in various categories, the likelihood of Washington signing Jonathan Allen and Bran...

Jun 25, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 92

Episode 91: Nats win crazy slugfest at Phillies, in-depth look at former Washington QB Colt Brennan and much more

07:50 - Nationals: analysis of a wild 13-12 win at the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a big two-game sweep, including Jordy Mercer spitting blood, Josh Bell and Kyle Schwarber smashing huge homers and Paolo Espino continuing to be the Nats' "secret weapon" 28:46 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on former Washington running back Derrius Guice now that all five charges against him have been dropped, including the likelihood of him being back in the NFL 37:40 - Guest: Chargers insider Jef...

Jun 24, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 91

Episode 90: chat with Washington all-time great Joe Theismann and much more

06:28 - Washington Football Team: scheduled fun with George Allen and Jim Zorn 14:46 - Guest: Washington all-time great Joe Theismann on the Washington Football Team, including Ron Rivera talking up a quarterback competition, what Washington has in Ryan Fitzpatrick and Taylor Heinicke, what's going on with Kyle Allen and more 33:45 - Nationals: react to and analysis of a tension-filled 3-2 win at the Philadelphia Phillies, including Max Scherzer vs. Joe Girardi 51:40 - Wizards: thoughts on the W...

Jun 23, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 90

Episode 89: chat with lawyer Josh Gerben on Washington Football Team's trademark issues and much more

10:06 - Washington Football Team: examining the latest from Ron Rivera on Washington's quarterback competition 16:42 - Guest: Washington, D.C.-based trademark and intellectual-property lawyer Josh Gerben on the Washington Football Team's difficulty in trademarking "Washington Football Team" and more in the quest for a permanent name 32:56 - Guest: Nationals insider Todd Dybas of the Inside The Clubhouse newsletter on how good the Nats truly are, Juan Soto's mixed season, what the Nats might do c...

Jun 22, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 89

Episode 88: Nationals win big series vs. Mets, special look at when Ryan Fitzpatrick performs best and much more

13:45 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning three of four games in a big series against the New York Mets, including Kyle Schwarber hitting five home runs in two games and the return of Baby Shark 48:21 - Washington Football Team: examining the meaning and difficulty of the WFT trying to trademark "Washington Football Team" 01:01:34 - Guest: KyleSmith4GM of Hogs Haven on what Ryan Fitzpatrick's history tells us about what he needs to be successful and on the Washington Football Team's overal...

Jun 21, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 88

Episode 87: conversation with former Old Dominion head coach Bobby Wilder on Taylor Heinicke and much more

08:41 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Ron Rivera's latest comments on Washington's quarterback situation, including Ron burying Kyle Allen 17:32 - Guest: former Old Dominion football head coach Bobby Wilder on Taylor Heinicke - his offseason, what he can be as a Washington Football Team quarterback and how real his opportunity to be Washington's starting quarterback is 42:31 - Wizards: examining a reality off Rick Carlisle resigning as Dallas Mavericks head coach - the Wiz have fierce co...

Jun 18, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 87

Episode 86: Scott Brooks is out, Ron Rivera talks quarterback competition again and much more

04:27 - Wizards: in-depth react to the Wiz parting ways with Scott Brooks 20:36 - Washington Football Team: an examination of the latest comments from Ron Rivera on a quarterback competition for Washington 28:35 - Washington Football Team: a look at what stands out from the NFL's updated COVID-19 protocols and what they're truly about 35:49 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, including Paolo Espino continuing the Nats' pitching dominance 49:02 - Orioles: thoughts on a...

Jun 17, 202152 minEp. 86

Episode 85: breakdowns of WFT defensive and offensive linemen with analyst Brandon Thorn and much more

09:08 - Wizards: analysis of Bradley Beal making the All-NBA Third Team, Russell Westbrook not making an All-NBA team and the urgency that needs to be in effect for the Wizards this offseason 23:27 - Guest: Brandon Thorn, author of the Trench Warfare Substack newsletter, with breakdowns of the Washington Football Team's top defensive and offensive linemen - Jonathan Allen, Matt Ioannidis, Daron Payne, Brandon Scherff and more 47:29 - Nationals: a review of the many good things in an 8-1 win over...

Jun 16, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 85

Episode 84: lessons from Washington Football Team's offseason, chat with The Athletic DC's Tarik El-Bashir on WFT's search for a permanent name and much more

08:03 - Washington Football Team: five things that we learned about Washington this offseason 20:36 - Guest: Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic DC on the process by which the Washington Football Team will arrive at a permanent name and on the Capitals, including whether they're likely to trade Evgeny Kuznetsov and who they might leave unprotected in the expansion draft for the Seattle Kraken 47:31 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, including another good game for Kyle S...

Jun 15, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 84

Episode 83: is Ryan Fitzpatrick as good as analytics suggest? and much more

11:40 - Washington Football Team: examining how real Washington's quarterback competition may be and how viable Taylor Heinicke may be as a starting quarterback 27:36 - Guest: NFL analytics and fantasy-football expert Sam Hoppen on analytics revealing new Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to have been great in the 2020 season for the Miami Dolphins - is he really this good? 45:25 - Nationals: analysis of a four-game split with the National League-leading San Francisco Giants,...

Jun 15, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 83

Episode 83: is Ryan Fitzpatrick as good as analytics suggest? and much more

11:18 - Washington Football Team: examining how real Washington's quarterback competition may be and how viable Taylor Heinicke may be as a starting quarterback 27:14 - Guest: NFL analytics and fantasy-football expert Sam Hoppen on analytics revealing new Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to have been great in the 2020 season for the Miami Dolphins - is he really this good? 45:04 - Nationals: analysis of a four-game split with the National League-leading San Francisco Giants,...

Jun 14, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 82

Episode 82: Washington Football Team Minicamp Day 3 Report and much more

10:40 - Washington Football Team: react to Ron Rivera's react to Montez Sweat saying that he isn't a fan of getting vaccinated for COVID-19 22:09 - Washington Football Team: an examination of some perhaps very telling comments from Ron Rivera about Washington's quarterback situation - is Taylor Heinicke a bigger factor than previously thought?...and a few thoughts off what Ron had to say about Scott Turner and about the revamped practice fields at the team facility in Ashburn, Va. 40:26 - Washin...

Jun 11, 202151 minEp. 81

Episode 81: Washington Football Team Minicamp Day 2 Report and much more

07:13 - Washington Football Team: why Washington should sign Jonathan Allen to a contract extension 15:07 - Washington Football Team: react to Montez Sweat saying that he isn't a fan of getting vaccinated for COVID-19 28:11 - Washington Football Team: in-depth review of comments on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, from Ron Rivera on the biggest questions for Washington for the 2021 season, Washington potentially having an elite defense in the 2021 season and how a variety of players are doing - Matt Ioa...

Jun 10, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 80

Episode 80: Washington Football Team Minicamp Day 1 Report and much more

10:22 - Washington Football Team: analysis - and some scheduled fun - off comments on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, from Chase Young and Ron Rivera on Young skipping OTA practices, his 2020 rookie season and his upcoming 2021 season 29:05 - Washington Football Team: in-depth review of comments on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, from Ron Rivera on Taylor Heinicke, Washington's offensive line and 2021 WFT Training Camp beginning in Richmond and from Steven Montez on his potential new role 43:01 - Nationals: react...

Jun 09, 202159 minEp. 79

Episode 79: Washington Football Team assistant coaches speak and more

07:04 - Washington Football Team: a preview of Washington's mandatory minicamp and analysis of and commentary on the many notable things said by Washington assistant coaches on Monday, June, 7, 2021, including quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese on Ryan Fitzpatrick and Taylor Heinicke and tight-ends coach Pete Hoener with high praise for Logan Thomas 56:01 - Nationals: react to pitcher Cade Cavalli moving up 49 spots to No. 33 in Baseball America 's Top 100 Prospects list and to infielder Luis Garcia...

Jun 08, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 78

Episode 78: WFT will begin training camp in Richmond, chat with WFT reporter Jordan Asri and much more

09:24 - Washington Football Team: how Washington beginning its 2021 training camp in Richmond is the latest sign of an encouraging trend - Ron Rivera getting Dan Snyder to spend on things on which he previously would not spend 30:39 - Guest: Washington Football Team reporter and social-media sensation Jordan Asri on his rise to prominence and the WFT, including what the new name should be 42:48 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two of three games at the Philadelphia Phillies, including a ...

Jun 07, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 77

Episode 77: Scott Turner and Kyle Allen speak at Washington Football Team OTAs, chat with WFT insider Ben Standig of The Athletic DC and much more

07:42 - Wizards: react to what Tommy Sheppard and Scott Brooks said about Brooks' future as Wizards head coach and the approach for the Wizards this offseason 23:13 - Washington Football Team: quarterback talk off Washington's OTA practice on Thursday, June 3, 2021 - examining what Scott Turner said about Ryan Fitzpatrick and Taylor Heinicke and what Kyle Allen said about his recovery from his injured ankle 42:39 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider Ben Standig of The Athletic DC on how Ron...

Jun 04, 20211 hr 25 minEp. 77

Episode 76: Wizards are done; Ron Rivera, Jack Del Rio and Taylor Heinicke speak at WFT OTAs; and much more

07:33 - Wizards: react to the Wizards' 129-112 Game 5-elimination loss at the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs...and an explanation of what should be next for the Wizards 27:32 - Washington Football Team: a deep dive on - and some scheduled fun with - the many key things said and topics addressed by Ron Rivera, Jack Del Rio, and Taylor Heinicke after Washington's OTA practice on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 01:06:46 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-3 win at the Atlanta Braves, in...

Jun 03, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 76

Episode 75: WFT hires psychologist, chat with WFT insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com on Taylor Heinicke as QB1 in Week 1 and much more

09:09 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington hiring Dr. Barbara Roberts as the team's first full-time director of wellness and clinical services 25:16 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com on why Taylor Heinicke - not Ryan Fitzpatrick - should be Washington's starting quarterback in Week 1 of the 2021 season, the latest on Washington's 2021 training camp taking place in Richmond and more 39:27 - Wizards: preview of Game 5 at the Philadelphia 76ers...

Jun 02, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 75

Episode 74: Wizards force Game 5 with 76ers, does Chase Young and Montez Sweat no-showing WFT OTA practices matter? and much more

08:59 - Wizards: analysis of the Wiz's 122-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers to avoid a four-game sweep in the first round of the NBA Playoffs 30:39 - Washington Football Team: does it matter that Chase Young and Montez Sweat no-showed Week 1 of OTA practices and may do so again in Week 2? 45:30 - Nationals: in-depth react to a five-game losing streak that includes a 5-3 loss at the Atlanta Braves and a three-game sweep to the Milwaukee Brewers 01:06:39 - Orioles: thoughts on the Orioles' 14-g...

Jun 01, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 74

Episode 73: further exploration of Ron Rivera's thinking at quarterback for WFT and much more

13:55 - Washington Football Team: something that Ron Rivera said that further illuminates his thinking at quarterback for Washington...and a theory that further explains why Ron's thinking is as it is at quarterback for Washington 27:30 - Washington Football Team: exclusive intel on a significant reason for Washington and Dr. Robin West parting ways 40:58 - Wizards: thoughts on the state of Wiz's series against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs with Games 3 and 4 taki...

May 28, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 73

Episode 72: Jay-Z to become a WFT owner?, Wizards get ripped at 76ers in Game 2 and much more

07:35 - Wizards: analysis of the Wiz's 120-95 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs 29:07 - Washington Football Team: react to - and some scheduled fun with - reports of Jay-Z potentially becoming a minority owner of the Washington Football Team 41:52 - Washington Football Team: off details of the free-agent contracts for Charles Leno Jr. and Bobby McCain emerging, a breakdown of the many team-friendly contracts to which Washington has signed players in ...

May 27, 20211 hr 38 minEp. 72
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