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 Washington Commanders, Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Baltimore Orioles, Maryland Terrapins, Georgetown Hoyas and more.

  1. 4h ago

    Episode 1,409: Washington Commanders begin regular season with 24-22 loss at Philadelphia Eagles and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of a 24-22 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 of the NFL's 2026 regular season, including why the loss was primarily on the offense, a mixed game for quarterback Jayden Daniels, the killer 15-yard unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty by receiver Stefon Diggs, the low shotgun snaps of center Nick Allegretti, a bad two-point-conversion attempt and the defense giving too many explosive plays but also doing a number of good things   Segment 3 - College Football: discussion of a standout performance by Maryland quarterback Malik Washington, a statement win for Virginia Tech over Old Dominion, an 87-3 win for James Madison over Wagner and more from the 2026 regular season's Week 2 as it relates to the seven FBS teams of the Mid-Atlantic region   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of the Nats sweeping a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Nationals Park   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on the O's losing two out of three games at the Toronto Blue Jays    Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI and use code GALDI and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   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   Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.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.

    Episode 1,409: Washington Commanders begin regular season with 24-22 loss at Philadelphia Eagles and more

  2. 3d ago

    Episode 1,408: preview of Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including reaction to Washington Commanders punter Tress Way announcing that the 2026 season likely will be his final season as a player   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the offense versus the Philadelphia Eagles' defense, including the latest on injured Washington offensive players and analysis off comments from offensive coordinator David Blough, including what Washington is facing in the Eagles' imposing defense, quarterback Jayden Daniels being poised for a bounce-back season, a significant reveal on how Washington has worked with Daniels to get better at avoiding unnecessary hits and the readiness of the offensive line   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the defense versus the Philadelphia Eagles' offense, including the latest on injured Washington defensive players and analysis off comments from defensive coordinator Daronte Jones, including what Washington is facing in quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley, insight from Jones on one of the main philosophies of his defense, the potential for Washington to be better at generating takeaways, what Washington has in outside linebackers Odafe Oweh and K'Lavon Chaisson and what Jones has seen from inside linebacker Sonny Styles   Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a win at the Philadelphia Eagles, a prediction for Washington's final record in the 2026 regular season and three bold and uplifting predictions for Washington in the 2026 regular season   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI and use code GALDI and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   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.

    Episode 1,408: preview of Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles and more

  3. 4d ago

    Episode 1,407: Dan Quinn details Jayden Daniels' preparation for major bounce-back season and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including an email with a very pessimistic outlook on Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: breakdown of an encouraging initial injury report for the team's regular-season-opening game at the Philadelphia Eagles and conversation about the difficulty of Washington's 2026 regular-season schedule, the front-loaded nature of the schedule in terms of NFC East games, the readiness of Washington for its 2026 regular season and more off comments from head coach Dan Quinn   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels as he enters his third NFL season, what to expect from new offensive coordinator David Blough and more off comments from Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 9-2 loss at the San Diego Padres for the Nats' seventh consecutive loss and 21st loss over their last 23 road games   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on a 9-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI and use code GALDI and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and check out WSHOnTheDaily.com   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.

    Episode 1,407: Dan Quinn details Jayden Daniels' preparation for major bounce-back season and more

  4. 5d ago

    Episode 1,406: preview with Ryan Fowler on Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst and NFL analyst (and Washington Commanders fan) Ryan Fowler of NBC Sports Philadelphia on Washington's 2026 regular-season opener at the Philadelphia Eagles, including why he's bullish on Washington in the 2026 regular season, Fowler's concerns with Washington at cornerback and center, why Fowler believes in Brandon Coleman as Washington's starting left tackle, why Fowler is a big fan of Washington having receiver Stefon Diggs, why Philadelphia's offense is a major worry for Eagles fans, why Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels is better equipped for his new offense than Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts is equipped for his new offense and what Washington can exploit with Philadelphia's defense   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 5-4 loss at the San Diego Padres in a game in which the Nats registered their 38th blown save to set a record for most blown saves by an MLB team in a regular season   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 9-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI and use code GALDI and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   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.

    Episode 1,406: preview with Ryan Fowler on Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles and more

  5. 6d ago

    Episode 1,405: Dan Quinn declares season-long captains in latest change entering pivotal season and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including thoughts on how Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters has handled the center position going into the 2026 regular season   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of more good injury news, head coach Dan Quinn declaring five season-long captains in a revamping of how he does captains (and in the latest sign that Quinn recognizes how important Washington's 2026 regular season is for his job security), Washington bringing back receiver Van Jefferson via signing him as an unrestricted free agent to the practice squad, Quinn on the readiness of Washington for its 2026 regular season and more   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 3-2 loss at the San Diego Padres, dropping the Nats to 2-19 over their last 21 road games   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 6-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to end the Orioles' six-game losing streak   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI and use code GALDI and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and check out WSHOnTheDaily.com   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.

    Episode 1,405: Dan Quinn declares season-long captains in latest change entering pivotal season and more

  6. Sep 7

    Episode 1,404: intel with Ben Standig on Washington Commanders' concerns and reasons for confidence and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including thoughts on whether Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters should be on the hot seat   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider and Washington Wizards insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack on why Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters has struck a deal to do regular appearances on 106.7 The Fan and on the concerns with and reasons for confidence in the Washington Commanders in their 2026 regular season   Segment 3 - College Football: discussion of wins for Maryland, Navy, Virginia Tech, Old Dominion and James Madison (which defeated Liberty) in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept in a three-game series at the Los Angeles Dodgers, including two blown saves by the Nats to tie the record for most blown saves for an MLB team in a regular season at 37   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's getting swept in a disastrous four-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI and use code GALDI and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   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.

    Episode 1,404: intel with Ben Standig on Washington Commanders' concerns and reasons for confidence and more

  7. Sep 4

    Episode 1,403: deep dive with Nick Akridge on Jayden Daniels as he enters his third NFL season and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Nick Akridge, co-host of The District Film Room on X and YouTube, with in-depth analysis of Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as he enters his third NFL season, including how we should process Daniels' injury-ruined 2025 season, why Akridge believes that Daniels can thrive in the offense of new offensive coordinator David Blough, what to make of the supporting cast for Daniels on offense, why Akridge has faith in the WR1-WR2 duo of Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs, why Akridge is more concerned about Nick Allegretti as the starting center than Akridge is concerned about Brandon Coleman as the starting left tackle, what we should expect from Daniels as a runner in the 2026 season and more   Segment 3 - Guest: Gene Wang of the newly-launched DMV Sports on Substack with previews of the 2026 football seasons for Maryland and Navy, including the extent to which Maryland head coach Mike Locksley's job is on the line and what each team has in its QB1 in Malik Washington for Maryland and Braxton Woodson for Navy   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 6-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in a game in which former Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman hit two solo homers   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI and use code GALDI and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube for great Washington Commanders discussion   Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and check out WSHOnTheDaily.com   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.

    Episode 1,403: deep dive with Nick Akridge on Jayden Daniels as he enters his third NFL season and more

  8. Sep 3

    Episode 1,402: Dan Quinn reveals lessening contact for Jayden Daniels as area "we worked on the most" and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the defense off comments from head coach Dan Quinn, including good news on outside linebackers K'Lavon Chaisson and Odafe Oweh, what stands out about outside linebacker Joshua Josephs, an apparent update on the green-dot role, how inside linebacker Sonny Styles is doing and what Washington has with its defensive linemen   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the offense off comments from head coach Dan Quinn, including insight on Washington reducing its no-huddle rate, Quinn revealing that the area in which the team most worked with quarterback Jayden Daniels during training camp and the preseason is avoiding unnecessary contact and what Stefon Diggs is bringing to Washington's receiving corps   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 9-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 6-5 11-inning loss at the Colorado Rockies in a game in which the O's blew a 3-2 ninth-inning lead and a 5-3 11th-inning lead   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/GALDI and use code GALDI and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   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.

    Episode 1,402: Dan Quinn reveals lessening contact for Jayden Daniels as area "we worked on the most" and more
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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 Washington Commanders, Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Baltimore Orioles, Maryland Terrapins, Georgetown Hoyas and more.

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