The Al Galdi Podcast

Blue Wire

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 1,261: Ian Rapoport expects "fireworks" from Washington and says its "time to spend is now" and more

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    Episode 1,261: Ian Rapoport expects "fireworks" from Washington and says its "time to spend is now" and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of NFL insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network saying of the Commanders in terms of free agency and trades in the 2026 offseason, "It is an essential, important year for Washington. I wouldn't be surprised if there were some fireworks here...the time to spend is now..."   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team's revamped coaching staff off a report of yet another addition and off the many demotions and promotions on the staff   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's signing free-agent starting pitcher Chris Bassitt to a one-year contract worth a reported $18.5 million   Segment 5 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 68-57 loss at Rutgers, Georgetown's 79-75 loss at No. 6 UConn, No. 15 Virginia's 70-66 win over Ohio State, Virginia Tech's 92-69 loss to Florida State, George Washington's 72-53 win over George Mason and VCU's 78-67 win at Richmond   Upgrade your wardrobe by going to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi   Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout   Download Cash App! For a limited time, a new Cash App customer can earn $10 - just use the code "Family10" in your profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service   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.

    1 h y 1 min
  2. Episode 1,260: analysis with Logan Paulsen on why Washington wants more Jayden Daniels under center and more

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    Episode 1,260: analysis with Logan Paulsen on why Washington wants more Jayden Daniels under center and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst and former Washington Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen on why the team wants more under-center snaps for quarterback Jayden Daniels, the adjustment for Daniels in going to more under-center snaps, the pros and cons of being under center versus being in the shotgun and pistol formations, whether offensive coordinator David Blough wants Daniels running less or just running smarter, what changes for the Commanders' offensive line with not just David Blough now as offensive coordinator but also Darnell Stapleton now as offensive-line coach and more   Segment 3 - Guest: Greg Finberg, staff editor for Bullets Forever and host of The Wizards Podcast, on the state of the Washington Wizards' rebuild at the 2026 NBA All-Star Break, including why the rebuild is working, what the team can realistically be in the 2026-2027 season, whether the Wizards should sign Trae Young and Anthony Davis to contract extensions, what the team has in Alex Sarr and why Will Riley deserves to be included in the Wizards' nucleus of promising young players   Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi   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.

    56 min
  3. Episode 1,259: Dan Quinn declares Washington Commanders' defense as Daronte Jones' defense and more

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    Episode 1,259: Dan Quinn declares Washington Commanders' defense as Daronte Jones' defense and more

    Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to the Washington Nationals signing free-agent starting pitcher Miles Mikolas to a one-year contract, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: in-depth discussion of the team's new defensive coordinator, Daronte Jones, off his introductory press conference and off a press conference for head coach Dan Quinn, including Washington's lackluster history of defensive coordinators over the last 20 years, Jones doing something very different during his introductory press conference as Commanders defensive coordinator as compared to what Joe Whitt Jr. did during his introductory press conference as Commanders defensive coordinator, where Jones per Quinn was in the team's defensive-coordinator search, Quinn declaring that the Commanders' defense now is Jones' system and observations from Jones on key Commanders defensive players   Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 138-113 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers to send the tanking Wizards into the 2026 NBA All-Star Break with the second-worst record in the league in its 2025-2026 regular season at 14-39   Segment 4 - College Basketball: analysis of Maryland's 77-70 win over Iowa, Virginia Tech's 76-66 win at No. 20 Clemson and VCU's 77-68 win at La Salle   Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi   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.

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  4. Episode 1,258: Dan Quinn and David Blough reveal move to more under-center snaps for Jayden Daniels and more

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    Episode 1,258: Dan Quinn and David Blough reveal move to more under-center snaps for Jayden Daniels and more

    Segment 1 - Show open, including thoughts on the Washington Commanders signing punter Tress Way to a contract extension, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: reaction to comments from head coach Dan Quinn about why the team parted with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and offensive-line coach Bobby Johnson and breakdown of Quinn and offensive coordinator David Blough revealing a major change for quarterback Jayden Daniels in the offense - more under-center snaps   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of offensive coordinator David Blough off comments from Blough and head coach Dan Quinn, including Blough's meteoric rise in coaching, his rapport with quarterback Jayden Daniels and Daniels' role in the change at offensive coordinator   Segment 4 - College Basketball: analysis of No. 15 Virginia's 61-58 win at Florida State, George Mason's 82-70 loss at Richmond and George Washington's 75-70 win over Rhode Island   Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi   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
  5. Episode 1,256: tribute to Sonny Jurgensen with Washington Redskins historian Mike Richman and more

    9 FEB

    Episode 1,256: tribute to Sonny Jurgensen with Washington Redskins historian Mike Richman and more

    Segment 1 - Show open, including a Washington Commanders takeaway from Super Bowl LX and reaction to former Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury reportedly joining the Los Angeles Rams, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: breakdown of the greatness of legendary former Redskins quarterback and legendary former Redskins radio analyst Sonny Jurgensen off his death at the age of 91   Segment 3 - Guest: Washington Redskins historian Mike Richman on the legacy of legendary former Redskins quarterback and legendary former Redskins radio analyst Sonny Jurgensen off his death at the age of 91, including whether he's the most popular player in franchise history, whether he or Sammy Baugh is the greatest quarterback in franchise history, the truth about Jurgensen's relationship with George Allen during his time as Skins head coach and general manager and two fascinating what-ifs regarding Jurgensen   Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: analysis of a 127-113 loss at the Brooklyn Nets in a key loss in the tank and a 132-101 loss to the Miami Heat and discussion of comments from general manager Will Dawkins about the health of Anthony Davis and what the Wizards trading for him says about their rebuild   Segment 5 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 67-62 win at Minnesota, Georgetown's 80-73 loss to Villanova in Villanova head coach Kevin Willard's return to the Washington, D.C. area off him leaving his job as Maryland head coach, No. 18 Virginia's 72-59 win over Syracuse, Virginia Tech's 82-73 loss at NC State, George Mason's 60-52 win over Saint Joseph's, VCU's 99-73 win over Dayton and George Washington's 88-86 loss at Duquesne   Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service   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.

    1 h y 17 min
  6. Episode 1,255: intel from Greg Beacham on what Washington Commanders are getting in Eric Henderson and more

    6 FEB

    Episode 1,255: intel from Greg Beacham on what Washington Commanders are getting in Eric Henderson and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including in-depth discussion of the demise of The Washington Post sports section   Segment 2 - Guest: Los Angeles Rams insider and USC football insider Greg Beacham of the Associated Press on what the Washington Commanders are getting in Eric Henderson, who they reportedly are hiring as defensive-line coach and defensive run-game coordinator, including the truth about his exit from USC, his work in improving USC's defense, him being ranked No. 1 in 247 Sports' 2026 Football Recruiter Rankings, him being "invaluable" over his five seasons with the Rams, how former Washington defensive backs Kamren Curl and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. are doing with the Rams, where we are with former Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay as he now is nine seasons into an excellent run as Rams head coach and more   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators in a game that featured impactful returns by goaltender Logan Thompson and center Pierre-Luc Dubois, concluding the Caps going 4-1-0 going into their break for the Winter Olympics in Italy   Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: reaction to the trade for Anthony Davis becoming official and to a surprising 126-117 win at the Detroit Pistons   Segment 4 - Maryland Basketball: thoughts on an 82-62 loss to Ohio State, dropping the Terrapins to 1-10 in the Big Ten in the 2025-2026 regular season   Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout   Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi   Download Cash App! For a limited time, a new Cash App customer can earn $10 - just use the code "Family10" in your profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days   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 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.

    58 min
  7. Episode 1,254: analysis with PFF's John Kosko on Jayden Daniels still being top-10 QB in NFL and more

    5 FEB

    Episode 1,254: analysis with PFF's John Kosko on Jayden Daniels still being top-10 QB in NFL and more

    Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to The Washington Post essentially shutting down its sports department, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Pro Football Focus NFL analyst and former University of Kansas safety John Kosko on why he still ranks the Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels as a top-ten quarterback in the NFL, how much stock we should put in Daniels' injury-ravaged 2025 season, the areas in which Daniels most needs to improve, why the Commanders with their No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft should take Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and more   Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: breakdown of the Wizards reportedly trading for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, including how the trade is another example of forward thinking by Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger and general manager Will Dawkins   Segment 4 - College Basketball: thoughts on Georgetown's 76-68 win over Creighton, George Mason's 71-65 loss to Duquesne and George Washington's 76-73 loss at Saint Joseph's   Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout   Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi   Download Cash App! For a limited time, a new Cash App customer can earn $10 - just use the code "Family10" in your profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days   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.

    52 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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