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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 1,000: Josh Harris says Commanders name is staying and discusses football ops and stadium and more

13:53 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to managing partner Josh Harris at a season-ending press conference saying that the team is staying with the name Commanders 32:50 - Commanders: discussion of comments from managing partner Josh Harris at a season-ending press conference on Commanders football operations, including how aggressive the team will be in the 2025 offseason, the opportunity with a great young quarterback in Jayden Daniels and the work of general manager Adam Peters and head coach ...

Feb 04, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 1000

Episode 999: Commanders retain potential Kliff Kingsbury successor David Blough and more

12:52 - Commanders: update on the first defection of a Commanders assistant coach in the 2025 offseason...discussion of the team reportedly keeping assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough via preventing him from interviewing with other NFL teams, including Blough's promise as an offensive coach and potential to succeed Kliff Kingsbury as Commanders offensive coordinator...and reaction to the NFL tellingly fining Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown - but not Commanders cornerback Marshon La...

Feb 03, 202552 minEp. 999

Episode 998: chat with JP Finlay on Commanders' renaissance 2024 season and 2025 offseason and more

15:21 - Guest: Commanders insider JP Finlay of NBC4 on the behind-the-scenes images from the Commanders' NFC Championship Game run that most stick with him, how much the team's 2024 season in terms of fan excitement reminded him of the Redskins' glory days, what has most stood out to him about the Josh Harris ownership group, whether the team's 2024 season went a long way toward making it so that Commanders remains the team's name, which of the Commanders' many unrestricted free agents in the 20...

Jan 31, 202553 minEp. 998

Episode 997: deep dive with Kevin Cole on if Jayden Daniels had greatest season by rookie QB ever and more

13:16 - Guest: NFL data analyst Kevin Cole of UnexpectedPoints.com on whether Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had the greatest season by a rookie quarterback in NFL history, including the key stats for and complexities of this question and the extent to which Redskins legend Sammy Baugh perhaps has claim to the greatest season by a rookie quarterback in NFL history...and Cole discusses the best advanced quarterback stats, the degree of certainty that we can have that Daniels already is an ...

Jan 30, 202558 minEp. 997

Episode 996: intel with ESPN's Don Van Natta Jr. on how Joe Gibbs got Dan Snyder to sell Commanders and more

12:44 - Guest: ESPN senior writer Don Van Natta Jr. on how legendary former Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs compelled Dan Snyder to go through with the sale of the Commanders to the Josh Harris group when Snyder was trying to not go through with the sale, the absurd lengths to which Snyder went to not sell the Commanders, Snyder's unhappiness with the Commanders' success, the significance of the fracture between Snyder and Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones, the degree...

Jan 29, 202554 minEp. 996

Episode 995: Adam Peters, Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels reflect on Commanders' 2024 season and more

15:10 - Commanders: discussion of notable big-picture comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn during their joint end-of-season press conference 29:35 - Commanders: analysis of the offense off Locker Room Clean Out Day and general manager Adam Peters' and head coach Dan Quinn's joint end-of-season press conference, including the team's many offensive and special-teams players set to be unrestricted free agents in the 2025 offseason, updates from right guard Samuel Cosmi...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 995

Episode 994: Commanders' season ends with 55-23 loss at Philadelphia Eagles in NFC Championship and more

10:24 - Commanders: examining the initial thoughts of head coach Dan Quinn on the end of the Commanders' magical season...and breakdown of the three biggest reasons for the 55-23 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game 31:50 - Commanders: deep dive on the performance of quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 55-23 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game...proper praise for two special-teams items for the Commanders in the game...and more 49:22 - Capitals: dis...

Jan 27, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 994

Episode 993: mega-preview of Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles in NFC Championship Game and more

20:19 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn each being named a finalist for one of the eight Associated Press NFL awards for the 2024 regular season...and analysis of the offense versus the Philadelphia Eagles' defense in preparation for the NFC Championship Game, including notable items from the Commanders' and Eagles' latest injury reports for the game, a look at just how loaded the Eagles' defense is and insight on offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbur...

Jan 24, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 993

Episode 992: analysis with Joe Banner on Dan Quinn, Kliff Kingsbury, Jayden Daniels, NFC Championship and more

16:07 - Commanders: breakdowns of key items from the Commanders' and Philadelphia Eagles' first injury reports for the NFC Championship Game...and discussion of how the Commanders will replace right guard Samuel Cosmi with him done for the season due to a torn right ACL, a key point about the Eagles' run defense, a notable difference between Jayden Daniels and other rookie quarterbacks to advance to a conference-championship game, the work ethic of Daniels, the Commanders being underdogs for the...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 992

Episode 991: analysis with Mark Bullock on Jayden Daniels' and Kliff Kingsbury's playoff excellence and more

14:40 - Commanders: the latest on assistant general manager Lance Newmark potentially being hired by the New York Jets as their general manager...and discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels, including him winning multiple major awards from the Pro Football Writers of America and high praise for Daniels from Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio 26:42 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on quarterback Jayden Daniels' ex...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 991

Episode 990: conversation with Ben Standig on Jayden Daniels' greatness and replacing Sam Cosmi and more

13:38 - Commanders: analysis of the latest on the potential departures of assistant general manager Lance Newmark, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and run-game coordinator/running-backs coach Anthony Lynn...update on the health of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell for the NFC Championship Game against the Commanders...and discussion about Jayden Daniels, including whether he is playing the best of the four remaining quarterbacks in the NFL P...

Jan 21, 20251 hrEp. 990

Episode 989: Jayden Daniels at Detroit Lions = best performance by Washington quarterback ever? and more

14:00 - Commanders: reaction to right guard Samuel Cosmi being done for the season due to a torn right ACL and to news on assistant general manager Lance Newmark, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. and run-game coordinator/running-backs coach Anthony Lynn being candidates for jobs with other NFL teams 25:26 - Commanders: further analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels' all-time-great performance in the 45-31 win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, including how what he did compares wit...

Jan 20, 20251 hrEp. 989

Episode 988: Commanders advance to NFC Championship Game with 45-31 upset win at Detroit Lions and more

11:23 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 45-31 win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round having one of the greatest games for a quarterback in franchise history 30:39 - Commanders: breakdowns of a variety of items from the 45-31 win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, including more production from receivers Terry McLaurin and Dyami Brown, the resurgent rushing offense in terms of running backs, a wild game for the defense with it giving up a lot on a p...

Jan 19, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 988

Episode 987: preview of Commanders at Detroit Lions in Divisional Round of NFL Playoffs and more

10:44 - Commanders: analysis of the offense versus the Detroit Lions' defense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, including key stats, a look back at the great work of quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 23-20 walk-off win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Daniels, receiver Terry McLaurin, receiver Dyami Bro...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 987

Episode 986: Commanders conclude 12-5 regular season with 23-19 win at Dallas Cowboys and more

09:22 - Commanders: deep dive on the performances of quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota in the 23-19 win at the Dallas Cowboys, including commentary on Daniels being pulled from the game and on why the Commanders need to re-sign Mariota 29:35 - Commanders: discussion of drops by the Commanders, the return of running back Austin Ekeler, the Commanders' defense and much more in the 23-19 win at the Dallas Cowboys 41:34 - Capitals: analysis of a 7-4 win over the New York Rangers that in...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 986

Episode 985: 13 Commanders receive Pro Bowl honors, preview of Commanders at Dallas Cowboys and more

10:51 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels and receiver Terry McLaurin being primary selections for the Pro Bowl and 11 Commanders players being Pro Bowl alternates 18:53 - Commanders: analysis of the offense vs. the Dallas Cowboys' defense in preparation for the Commanders' regular-season finale at the Cowboys, including the latest injury news for significant Commanders offensive players, key stats and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on what h...

Jan 03, 202555 minEp. 985

Episode 984: All-22 analysis with Mark Bullock on Jayden Daniels and Kliff Kingsbury in win over Atlanta and more

12:11 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film-breakdown-style deep dive on the Commanders' 30-24 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football, including where quarterback Jayden Daniels' performance in the game ranks among his best performances in the 2024 season, how Daniels as a runner compares with Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III in his 2012 rookie season, why the work of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury in the win over t...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 984

Episode 983: Dan Quinn goes in-depth on Jayden Daniels' greatness and more

11:02 - Commanders: breakdown of and appreciation for quarterback Jayden Daniels off comments from head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 30-24 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football 26:28 - Commanders: discussion of how the Commanders are approaching their regular-season finale at the Dallas Cowboys...and a salute to head coach Dan Quinn off him with the Commanders continuing his penchant for rapid turnarounds 37:35 - Commanders: analysis...

Dec 31, 20241 hrEp. 983

Episode 982: Commanders get to 11-5 and clinch playoff spot with 30-24 OT win over Atlanta Falcons and more

10:46 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels putting the Commanders on his back in their 30-24 overtime win over Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football 30:15 - Commanders: discussion of an eventful game for receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. getting key carries over running back Brian Robinson Jr., the six penalties by Commanders offensive linemen and more from the 30-24 overtime win over Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football 40:56 - Commanders: brea...

Dec 30, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 982

Episode 981: Kliff Kingsbury raves about Jayden Daniels, preview of Commanders vs. Atlanta Falcons and more

12:55 - Commanders: analysis of the offense vs. the Atlanta Falcons' defense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football, including the latest on injuries for the Commanders' offense, key stats for the Commanders' offense, a breakdown of the Falcons' defense, discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels off heavy praise for him from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, a look at an incident between tight end Zach Ertz and Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick...

Dec 27, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 981

Episode 980: Dan Quinn addresses Jayden Daniels being at his "strongest" in "big moments" and more

12:36 - Commanders: discussion of the nature of the team's last two wins off comments from head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference off the 36-33 win over the Philadelphia Eagles...and further breakdown of quarterback Jayden Daniels' great performance in the game, including a very telling advanced stat and notable comments from Quinn 32:17 - Commanders: analysis of running back Brian Robinson Jr. off his two lost fumbles and inefficient carries in the 36-33 win over the Philade...

Dec 24, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 980

Episode 979: Commanders improve to 10-5 with 36-33 comeback win over Philadelphia Eagles and more

11:20 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels' five-touchdown-pass performance in the 36-33 win over Philadelphia Eagles 32:21 - Commanders: discussion of the nature of the 36-33 win over Philadelphia Eagles via comments from head coach Dan Quinn...a look Commanders pass catchers in the game...and an assessment of a second consecutive bad game for Commanders running backs - especially Brian Robinson Jr. - in the game 45:00 - Commanders: analysis of the defense and special teams in ...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 979

Episode 978: preview of Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles and more

15:22 - Commanders: analysis of the offense vs. the Philadelphia Eagles' defense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Eagles, including the latest on the status of tight end Zach Ertz, key stats and matchups and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on a blunt admission regarding losing Ertz during the Commanders' 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints, the Eagles' defense, how the Commanders' offense is better positioned for success in this game against t...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 978

Episode 977: Jonathan Allen makes shocking return to practicing for Commanders and more

16:31 - Commanders: reaction to interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen returning to practicing a little more than two months after suffering a supposedly-season-ending torn pectoral muscle, including what his return could mean for the defense...and discussion of other notable Commanders injury items as the team began practicing for its game against the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles 36:28 - Commanders: breakdown of quarterback Jayden Daniels heading into the game against the NFC East-le...

Dec 19, 202456 minEp. 977

Episode 976: All-22 analysis with Mark Bullock on Jayden Daniels and Marshon Lattimore in win at Saints and more

14:13 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film-breakdown-style deep dive on the Commanders' 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints, including quarterback Jayden Daniels' overall performance, how many of the eight sacks that Daniels took were on him, how and why the Commanders missed center Tyler Biadasz, how cornerback Marshon Lattimore did in his Commanders debut and whether Lattimore in the Commanders' big game against the Philadelphia Eagles will/should ex...

Dec 18, 202456 minEp. 976

Episode 975: Jayden Daniels-Terry McLaurin emerging as elite QB-WR combo for Commanders and more

12:57 - Commanders: further analysis of the offense in the 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints, including the extent to which the Commanders missed center Tyler Biadasz, the greatness of Jayden Daniels in that he took eight sacks and yet still played well, the career season that receiver Terry McLaurin is having, whether this is Season No. 1 of Jayden Daniels-Terry McLaurin being one of the best quarterback-pass catcher combos in franchise history and how the team filled the void of receiver Noa...

Dec 17, 202450 minEp. 975

Episode 974: Commanders improve to 9-5 with 20-19 win at New Orleans Saints and more

11:55 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offense in the 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints 37:10 - Commanders: analysis of the defense in the 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints 50:00 - Commanders: reaction to kicker Greg Joseph's Commanders debut in the 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints in the latest twist in the team's turbulent year at kicker 57:22 - Capitals: breakdown of a 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres to improve the Caps to 8-0-1 over their last nine games 0...

Dec 16, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 974

Episode 973: preview of Commanders at New Orleans Saints and more

14:52 - Commanders: analysis of the offense vs. the New Orleans Saints' defense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Saints, including keys stats, why this game could be another big game for the Commanders' rushing offense, a Saints cornerback on whom quarterback Jayden Daniels could capitalize and comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on new Commanders receiver K.J. Osborn and why receiver Luke McCaffrey hasn't gotten more targets 30:27 - Commanders: analysis of the defe...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 973

Episode 972: Noah Brown likely done, Commanders claim K.J. Osborn, Marshon Lattimore fully practices and more

13:47 - Commanders: analysis of receiver Noah Brown likely being done for the season due to a kidney injury, the team claiming receiver K.J. Osborn off waivers from the New England Patriots and which receivers on the Commanders now may emerge...reaction to cornerback Marshon Lattimore fully practicing for the first time since being acquired by the Commanders, including his potential impact on the Commanders during their stretch run...insight from head coach Dan Quinn on cornerback Mike Sainristi...

Dec 12, 202452 minEp. 972

Episode 971: conversation with Kevin Sheehan on Commanders' renaissance season as team begins stretch run

19:19 - Guest: Kevin Sheehan, host of The Kevin Sheehan Show podcast, on the great rookie season that quarterback Jayden Daniels is having, whether the 2024 Commanders offense is Washington's best offense since the end of the franchise's glory days, how the job that Kliff Kingsbury is doing as offensive coordinator compares with the work of Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay during their stints as Washington offensive coordinator, how defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. is doing, who the last truly gr...

Dec 11, 202451 minEp. 971
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