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.

  1. Episode 1,280: Washington Commanders bolster backfield by adding Rachaad White and more

    1D AGO

    Episode 1,280: Washington Commanders bolster backfield by adding Rachaad White and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the offense, including the team reportedly agreeing with unrestricted-free-agent running back Rachaad White on a contract, announcing the signing of and holding a press conference for unrestricted-free-agent tight end Chig Okonkwo and announcing the re-signing of and holding a press conference for receiver Treylon Burks   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the defense, including the team reportedly losing unrestricted-free-agent cornerback Jonathan Jones to the Philadelphia Eagles and unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Jacob Martin to the Tennessee Titans, announcing the re-signing of and holding a press conference for unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Drake Jackson and announcing the signings of and holding press conferences for unrestricted-free-agent cornerback Amik Robertson and unrestricted-free-agent interior defensive lineman Tim Settle   Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 2-1 win at the Buffalo Sabres to snap the Sabres' eight-game winning streak   Segment 5 - Washington Wizards: analysis of a 136-131 overtime loss at the Orlando Magic for the Wizards' 10th consecutive loss in a tank job in which Wizards head coach Brian Keefe did not play four key players at all in overtime off the team overcoming a 19-point third-quarter deficit   Segment 6 - College Basketball: thoughts on No. 11-seeded Georgetown's 78-64 upset of No. 3-seeded Villanova in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament, No. 2-seeded Virginia's 81-74 win over No. 7-seeded NC State in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament, No. 9-seeded George Washington's 66-62 win over No. 8-seeded Fordham in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament and No. 5-seeded George Mason's 63-57 loss to No. 13-seeded St. Bonaventure in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament   Visit CateringByUptown.com and 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.

    52 min
  2. Episode 1,279: Adam Peters strikes big with deals for Chig Okonkwo, K'Lavon Chaisson and Nick Cross and more

    2D AGO

    Episode 1,279: Adam Peters strikes big with deals for Chig Okonkwo, K'Lavon Chaisson and Nick Cross and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team reportedly agreeing with Tennessee Titans unrestricted-free-agent tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo on a contract and non-tendering running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., who as an unrestricted free agent agreed on a contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars    Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team continuing its revamping of the defense via reportedly agreeing on contracts with New England Patriots unrestricted-free-agent edge defender K'Lavon Chaisson, Indianapolis Colts unrestricted-free-agent safety Nick Cross and Kansas City Chiefs unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Charles Omenihu   Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: discussion of quarterback Marcus Mariota off the team announcing having re-signed him as a pending unrestricted free agent and off a press conference at which he addressed why he has signed with the team now in each of three consecutive years, the Commanders' change at offensive coordinator, the injury-plagued 2025 season for quarterback Jayden Daniels and more   Segment 5 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 4-1 loss at the Philadelphia Flyers   Segment 6 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's now-concluded disastrous season off the No. 17-seeded Terrapins' 75-64 loss to No. 9-seeded Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament, No. 11-seeded Georgetown's 63-56 win over No. 6-seeded DePaul in the first round of the Big East Tournament and No. 1-seeded Liberty's 77-69 loss to No. 9-seeded Missouri State in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   Visit CateringByUptown.com and 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.

    50 min
  3. Episode 1,278: Washington Commanders agree on deal with Leo Chenal in major upgrade at linebacker and more

    3D AGO

    Episode 1,278: Washington Commanders agree on deal with Leo Chenal in major upgrade at linebacker and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the team reportedly trying but failing on at least four notable unrestricted free agents during the Legal Tampering Period, causing frustration for many Commanders fans over the team not doing more   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team reportedly agreeing with Kansas City Chiefs unrestricted-free-agent linebacker Leo Chenal on a contract, including how he represents the opposite of many negative things with the Commanders' 2025 defense   Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: breakdown of a humiliating 150-129 loss at the Miami Heat for a ninth consecutive loss in a game in which the Heat's Bam Adebayo scored 83 points   Segment 5 - College Basketball: thoughts on No. 17-seeded Maryland's 70-60 win over No. 16-seeded Oregon in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament and No. 12-seeded Virginia Tech's 95-89 overtime loss to No. 13-seeded Wake Forest in the first round of the ACC Tournament - was this Mike Young's final game as Hokies head coach?   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.

    41 min
  4. Episode 1,277: Washington Commanders sign Odafe Oweh, extend Laremy Tunsil, re-sign Marcus Mariota and more

    4D AGO

    Episode 1,277: Washington Commanders sign Odafe Oweh, extend Laremy Tunsil, re-sign Marcus Mariota and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of what the team did on defense on Day 1 of the NFL's 2026 Legal Tampering Period in reportedly agreeing on contracts with Los Angeles Chargers unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Odafe Oweh, Houston Texans unrestricted-free-agent interior defensive lineman Tim Settle and Detroit Lions unrestricted-free-agent cornerback Amik Robertson   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of what the team did on offense on Day 1 of the NFL's 2026 Legal Tampering Period in reportedly trying for but missing on Indianapolis Colts unrestricted-free-agent receiver Alec Pierce, reportedly trying for but missing on Baltimore Ravens unrestricted-free-agent center Tyler Linderbaum in not acquiring a center as newly-extended center/guard Nick Allegretti said that he wants to be the team's No. 1 center, reportedly agreeing on a contract extension with left tackle Laremy Tunsil and reportedly agreeing to re-sign unrestricted-free-agent quarterback Marcus Mariota   Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a wild 7-3 win over the Calgary Flames to snap a three-game losing streak   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.

    50 min
  5. Episode 1,276: analysis with Mark Bullock on potential targets for Washington Commanders in free agency and more

    5D AGO

    Episode 1,276: analysis with Mark Bullock on potential targets for Washington Commanders in free agency and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of center Tyler Biadasz signing with the Los Angeles Chargers off being released by the Commanders, the team re-signing edge defender Deatrich Wise Jr. and reportedly re-signing receiver Treylon Burks and kicker Jake Moody and a proper epitaph for the trade for cornerback Marshon Lattimore off the Commanders releasing him   Segment 3 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on potential targets for the team in free agency at tight end, running back, edge defender and defensive back   Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of the team making five trades in the lead-up to the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline and of a 3-1 loss at the Boston Bruins   Segment 5 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 138-118 loss at the New Orleans Pelicans for the Wizards' eighth consecutive loss   Segment 6 - College Basketball: reaction to Navy's heartbreaking 73-72 loss to Boston University in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament and a preview of Conference Tournament Week for the major teams of the Mid-Atlantic region in Maryland, Georgetown, Virginia, Virginia Tech, VCU, George Mason, George Washington, Howard and Liberty   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.

    1h 11m
  6. Episode 1,275: intel with Ben Standig on Washington Commanders' approach to free agency and more

    MAR 6

    Episode 1,275: intel with Ben Standig on Washington Commanders' approach to free agency and more

    Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to the Washington Capitals trading two fan favorites in defenseman John Carlson and center Nic Dowd, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack with an in-depth preview of the team's approach to free agency in the 2026 offseason, including the likelihood of the Commanders being very active, whether a roster overhaul is happening, the urgency that general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn are feeling, what the team's thinking at center is and how many more contract extensions with pending unrestricted free agents are coming   Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: analysis of a 122-112 loss to the Utah Jazz in a key loss in the tank and in a game in which Trae Young made his Wizards debut and Julian Reese had 20 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, setting a franchise record for most offensive rebounds by a rookie in a regular-season game   Segment 4 - College Basketball: thoughts on Navy's 74-69 win over Bucknell in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament, American's 75-73 loss at Boston University in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament and James Madison's 86-80 loss to Southern Miss in the third round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament   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   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.

    51 min
  7. Episode 1,274: intel with Ben Standig on Washington Commanders' coaching-staff revamping and more

    MAR 5

    Episode 1,274: intel with Ben Standig on Washington Commanders' coaching-staff revamping and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack on him still having the team with its No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs despite his underwhelming measurables at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, the increasing possibility of the stock of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson rising enough to where the Commanders trade their No. 7-overall pick to a quarterback-needy team for a haul of picks and examination of the Commanders' lengthy and unique coaching-staff revamping in the 2026 offseason   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team reportedly agreeing on one-year contract extensions with two pending unrestricted free agents in edge defender Deatrich Wise Jr. and interior defensive lineman Shy Tuttle and discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels now having his mom as his agent   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: reaction to manager Craig Albernaz revealing that reliever Andrew Kittredge is unlikely to be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season due to right-shoulder inflammation   Segment 5 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 78-45 loss at Wisconsin and George Washington's 91-82 win over St. Bonaventure and an update on James Madison and Old Dominion in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament   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 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.

    44 min
  8. Episode 1,273: Washington Commanders opt to non-tender Jake Moody in latest sign of roster purge and more

    MAR 4

    Episode 1,273: Washington Commanders opt to non-tender Jake Moody in latest sign of roster purge and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team per NFL insider Jordan Schultz non-tendering kicker Jake Moody and examination of signs that the team is in the early stages of a massive roster overhaul in the 2026 offseason   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: conversation about tackle/guard Andrew Wylie off the team announcing having signed him to a contract extension, including reaction to comments from Wylie on the team's culture and how the team going with less no-huddle in the 2026 season will be better for the offensive line   Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth   Segment 5 - Washington Wizards: discussion of a 126-109 loss at the Orlando Magic in a game in which the Wizards had just nine available players   Segment 6 - College Basketball: thoughts on Georgetown losing its seventh consecutive game with a 72-69 loss at No. 18 St. John's in a game in which the Hoyas blew a 12-point second-half lead, No. 13 Virginia's 75-70 win over Wake Forest, Virginia Tech's 72-63 win over Boston College and VCU's 70-65 win over George Mason   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   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.

    51 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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    Blue Wire
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
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