The Al Galdi Podcast

Blue Wire
  • 5.0 (11)
  • Football
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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.

  1. Episode 1,355: Adam Schefter provides intel on Washington and Brandon Aiyuk as IG posts continue and more

    4 hrs ago

    Episode 1,355: Adam Schefter provides intel on Washington and Brandon Aiyuk as IG posts continue and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including reaction to the Washington Wizards reportedly acquiring Felix Okpara of the University of Tennessee via the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the latest regarding San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk wanting to play for Washington, including his barrage of Instagram posts continuing, intel from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter and notable comments from 49ers tight end George Kittle   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of the Caps acquiring forward Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres for a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and forward David Kampf in a sign-and-trade acquisition that includes Tuch getting an eight-year, $84 million contract extension   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in a game in which the Nats blew a 4-3 ninth-inning lead by allowing two runs in the top of the ninth   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on a 7-6 10-inning loss at the Los Angeles Angels in a game in which the O's blew a 5-2 eighth-inning lead to lose two out of three games in the series   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min
  2. Episode 1,354: Washington Wizards take AJ Dybantsa with No. 1-overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft and more

    1d ago

    Episode 1,354: Washington Wizards take AJ Dybantsa with No. 1-overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including examination of whether the Washington Commanders should be open to re-signing unrestricted-free-agent receiver Deebo Samuel Sr.   Segment 2 - Washington Wizards: reaction to the Wizards taking AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and discussion of Trae Young reportedly agreeing to re-sign with the Wizards via a four-year contract worth approximately $212 million   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of the Caps trading forwards Connor McMichael and Milton Gastrin and the No. 16-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the St. Louis Blues for forward Jordan Kyrou   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 14-9 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in a game in which the Nats blew a 5-3 eighth-inning lead, overcame a 6-5 eighth-inning deficit and blew an 8-6 ninth-inning lead by allowing eight runs in the top of the ninth   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on a 5-1 loss at the Los Angeles Angeles   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    50 min
  3. Episode 1,353: preview with Chase Hughes on Washington Wizards' decision at No. 1 in 2026 NBA Draft and more

    2d ago

    Episode 1,353: preview with Chase Hughes on Washington Wizards' decision at No. 1 in 2026 NBA Draft and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including reaction to reports of Trae Young agreeing to re-sign with the Washington Wizards via a four-year contract worth approximately $212 million and thoughts on yet another Washington Commanders-related item from San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on Instagram   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Wizards insider Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network on what the Wizards will do with their No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, including a tale-of-the-tape-style breakdown of the perceived top two candidates to be taken by the Wizards at 1 in AJ Dybantsa of BYU and Darryn Peterson of Kansas, the likelihood of the Wizards trading the pick and who ultimately is making the call on what the Wizards do with the pick   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a 6-1 win at the Los Angeles Angels   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 min
  4. Episode 1,352: chat with Barry Svrluga on Commanders' offseason and Nationals' resurgence and more

    3d ago

    Episode 1,352: chat with Barry Svrluga on Commanders' offseason and Nationals' resurgence and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including thoughts on the latest reporting regarding what the Washington Wizards will do with their No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft   Segment 2 - Guest: Barry Svrluga, columnist for The Athletic, on the Washington Commanders' offseason and the Washington Nationals' resurgence, including if the Commanders have done enough off their disappointing 2025 season. where Svrluga stands on the Commanders potentially acquiring San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk, why Svrluga believes that quarterback Jayden Daniels is poised for a major bounce-back season, whether head coach Dan Quinn is entering the 2026 season on the hot seat, how real the Nats' shockingly good offense is, notable comments from former Nats president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo to Svrluga and more   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing a three-game series at the Tampa Bay Rays   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning a three-game series at the Los Angeles Dodgers   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 3m
  5. Episode 1,351: breakdown with Logan Paulsen on Washington Commanders' 2026 offseason program and more

    6d ago

    Episode 1,351: breakdown with Logan Paulsen on Washington Commanders' 2026 offseason program and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including a tribute to Maryland basketball legend Len Bias on the 40th anniversary of his death, reaction to the Washington Capitals signing head coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension and thoughts on the Washington Wizards' Trae Young reportedly declining his player option for the 2026-2027 season with the intent of re-signing with the team   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst and former Washington Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen with his observations and takeaways from Washington's now-concluded 2026 offseason program, including the increased pace and heightened intensity for Washington during its practices, the truth about 2025 Washington Commanders Training Camp, what struck Paulsen while watching quarterback Jayden Daniels, what offensive coordinator David Blough's offense means for tight ends, how legit the offseason hype for tight end Ben Sinnott and receivers Van Jefferson and Dyami Brown is, what Washington on defense is thinking with the green-dot role and Andrew Van Ginkle role and why Washington hasn't done more at cornerback   Segment 3 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a report from The Athletic on Orioles limited partner Cal Ripken Jr. being more involved in baseball operations in an attempt by the team to improve players' fundamentals and analysis of a 3-0 loss at the Seattle Mariners to lose a three-game series   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min
  6. Episode 1,350: focused Jayden Daniels declares, "I am done talking about last year" and more

    Jun 18

    Episode 1,350: focused Jayden Daniels declares, "I am done talking about last year" and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of Day 2 of 2026 Washington Commanders Mandatory Minicamp, including reaction to quarterback Jayden Daniels declaring his goal for the 2026 season, proclaiming that he's done talking about the 2025 season, assessing various aspects of Washington's new offense and saying that he still has a long way to go in terms of mastering the offense   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 6-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park, giving the Nats a six-game losing streak when having a chance at a sweep   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 5-3 win at the Seattle Mariners to end a three-game losing streak   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    50 min
  7. Episode 1,349: Dan Quinn compares Sonny Styles to Jayden Daniels and more

    Jun 17

    Episode 1,349: Dan Quinn compares Sonny Styles to Jayden Daniels and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including thoughts on which receiver the Washington Commanders should most want - the San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, unrestricted free agent Stefon Diggs or the New England Patriots' Kayshon Boutte   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of Day 1 of 2026 Washington Commanders Mandatory Minicamp, including head coach Dan Quinn providing insight on why the team promoted assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough to offensive coordinator, highlighting Van Jefferson and Dyami Brown as the two receivers who are most standing out and comparing linebacker Sonny Styles to quarterback Jayden Daniels in terms of demeanor   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 3-1 loss at the Seattle Mariners   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube for great Washington Commanders discussion   For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    52 min
  8. Episode 1,348: Larry Izzo talks Jake Moody vs. Drew Stevens in Washington Commanders' kicker battle and more

    Jun 16

    Episode 1,348: Larry Izzo talks Jake Moody vs. Drew Stevens in Washington Commanders' kicker battle and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including reaction to the Washington Wizards announcing that Alex Sarr has undergone surgery for a right-foot fracture, thoughts on reporting from ESPN on what the Wizards are thinking with their No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and a mailbag on whether the Washington Commanders should want San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team's kicker competition of Jake Moody vs. Drew Stevens off comments from special-teams coordinator Larry Izzo and discussion of Washington trying running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on kickoff returns off comments from Izzo   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park, improving the Nats to at least three games above 500 in a regular season for the first time since finishing the 2019 regular season at 93-69   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    50 min
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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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  • Creator
    Blue Wire
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.4K
  • Rating
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