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 1,240: chat with LaMont Jordan on blueprint for David Blough's Washington Commanders offense and more

    7H AGO

    Episode 1,240: chat with LaMont Jordan on blueprint for David Blough's Washington Commanders offense and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: former NFL running back, legendary former Maryland running back and current sideline analyst for radio broadcasts of Maryland football games LaMont Jordan with analysis of and hard-hitting opinions on the Washington Commanders, including the team's receiving corps being too slow, the areas in which quarterback Jayden Daniels most needs to improve, what Jordan would like offensive coordinator David Blough's offense to be in terms of style, whether the team should go into the 2026 season with Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez Jr. as the top two running backs, who Jordan likes best out of Croskey-Merritt and Rodriguez, whether the Commanders should be open to taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, what the biggest problem for the defense in the 2025 season was and more   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks, dropping the Caps to just 7-9-4 over their last 20 games   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.

    50 min
  2. Episode 1,239: intel with Matthew Coller on why Brian Flores might leave Minnesota for Washington and more

    1D AGO

    Episode 1,239: intel with Matthew Coller on why Brian Flores might leave Minnesota for Washington and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Minnesota Vikings insider Matthew Coller of Purple Insider on Substack and of the Purple Insider with Matthew Coller podcast on the Washington Commanders interviewing Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for the Commanders' defensive-coordinator vacancy, including why Flores leaving the Vikings for the Commanders is more likely than people realize and the greatness of Flores as a defensive coordinator   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats parting with MASN and launching Nationals.TV   Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: reaction to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reporting that Trae Young will be out until at least after the NBA All-Star Break and thoughts on a 119-105 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers   Segment 5 - Virginia Tech Basketball: breakdown of a 77-76 loss at SMU in a game in which SMU's Boopie Miller connected on a contested, half-court three as time expired in the second half for the win   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
  3. Episode 1,238: intel with Tom Schad on Washington's DC search and promotion of David Blough to OC and more

    2D AGO

    Episode 1,238: intel with Tom Schad on Washington's DC search and promotion of David Blough to OC and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Tom Schad of The Washington Post on the nature of the Commanders' locker room during their 5-12 2025 regular season, when we should expect the team's defensive-coordinator search to be done, the likelihood of the Commanders' defensive-coordinator hire being someone with whom head Dan Quinn has not previously worked, why the team promoted David Blough to offensive coordinator, what Quinn is wanting and anticipating from Blough that Quinn was not getting from Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, how Blough is representative of something that Schad has researched - The Sean McVay Effect - and more   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens in a game in which the Caps overcame being down 2-0 at the end of the second period   Segment 4 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 88-71 loss at USC, Georgetown's 86-83 overtime loss at Creighton in a game in which the Hoyas blew a seven-point lead with less than two minutes left in the second half, No. 16 Virginia's 79-70 win at No. 20 Louisville and George Mason's 82-74 win at Loyola Chicago   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
  4. Episode 1,237: analysis with PFF's Nick Akridge on what Washington needs to fix its defense and more

    3D AGO

    Episode 1,237: analysis with PFF's Nick Akridge on what Washington needs to fix its defense and more

    Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to a variety of Washington Commanders-related items in the 2026 NFL Coaching Cycle, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior data analyst and Washington Commanders fan Nick Akridge on the team's search for a defensive coordinator and on the state of the team's defense, including what the Commanders should be looking for in a defensive coordinator, why head coach Dan Quinn's style of defense is antiquated, the current NFL defenses that the Commanders should be looking to mirror, what happened with linebacker Frankie Luvu, cornerback Mike Sainristil and safety Quan Martin with each guy regressing in the 2025 regular season, why the team's interior defensive line needs a lot of work, the extents to which edge defender Jacob Martin, linebacker Jordan Magee and cornerback Tre Amos were positives in the 2025 regular season and whether the Commanders should be open to re-signing pending unrestricted-free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: discussion of the significance of the Nats reportedly being expected to have at least two Trajekt Arc machines   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.

    42 min
  5. Episode 1,236: Washington Commanders promote David Blough to offensive coordinator and more

    4D AGO

    Episode 1,236: Washington Commanders promote David Blough to offensive coordinator and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: breakdown of the team promoting assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough to offensive coordinator   Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: reaction to the team's trade for Trae Young being official and discussion of a 128-107 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans and a 112-93 loss at the Phoenix Suns   Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 5-1 win at the Chicago Blackhawks and a 3-2 loss at the Nashville Predators as winger Alex Ovechkin is hot again   Segment 5 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 67-55 loss at UCLA to fall to 0-5 in the Big Ten in the 2025-2026 regular season, Georgetown's 76-67 loss to Seton Hall in a game in which the Hoyas blew an 11-point second-half lead, No. 23 Virginia's 70-55 win over Stanford, Virginia Tech's 78-75 win over Cal and George Mason's 86-80 win over VCU   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 hr
  6. Episode 1,235: analysis with Mark Bullock on Mike McDaniel and other likely Washington OC candidates and more

    JAN 9

    Episode 1,235: analysis with Mark Bullock on Mike McDaniel and other likely Washington OC candidates and more

    Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore being arrested, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on potential offensive-coordinator candidates for the team, including why fired Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel would be the dream hire, how important NFL play-calling experience is for the Commanders' hire at offensive coordinator, the possibility of the team promoting from within for offensive coordinator (including the candidacy of assistant quarterback coach David Blough) and why the shotgun/pistol versus under-center debate that became an issue with Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator is overrated   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the state of the team's roster off comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn during their joint, season-ending press conference   Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: discussion off comments from general manager Adam Peters during his joint, season-ending press conference with head coach Dan Quinn on whether the contract-extension drama for receiver Terry McLaurin was a reason for the team's disappointing 2025 season, where Peters went wrong at receiver, a lesson for Peters from the McLaurin drama that is perhaps being applied to contract-extension negotiations with left tackle Laremy Tunsil and more   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.

    1h 7m
  7. Episode 1,234: analysis with Mark Bullock on why Washington Commanders parted with Kliff Kingsbury and more

    JAN 8

    Episode 1,234: analysis with Mark Bullock on why Washington Commanders parted with Kliff Kingsbury and more

    Segment 1 - Show open, including thoughts on Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham being a candidate to be Washington Commanders defensive coordinator and reaction to a report of major dysfunction within the Commanders, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on why the team parted with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, including the Commanders' desire for a more traditional NFL offense, a dispelling of multiple myths about Kingsbury's offense and a grade for Kingsbury for his work over two seasons as the team's offensive coordinator   Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: analysis of the team reportedly agreeing to trade CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks for Trae Young and observations from a 131-110 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers   Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, dropping the Caps to just 5-7-4 over their last 16 games   Segment 5 - College Basketball: discussion of Maryland's 84-66 loss to Indiana, No. 23 Virginia's 84-60 win over Cal, Virginia Tech's 69-68 loss to Stanford in a game in which the Hokies blew a 13-point lead with less than three minutes left in the second half and George Mason's 67-58 win at Fordham   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.

    53 min
  8. Episode 1,233: Washington Commanders part with Kliff Kingsbury, Bobby Johnson and Joe Whitt Jr. and more

    JAN 7

    Episode 1,233: Washington Commanders part with Kliff Kingsbury, Bobby Johnson and Joe Whitt Jr. and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team parting with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, offensive-line coach Bobby Johnson and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. in a major coaching-staff shakeup   Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: breakdown of a 120-112 win over the Orlando Magic, improving the Wizards to 7-5 over their last 12 games   Segment 4 - Georgetown Basketball: thoughts on a 56-50 loss at DePaul   Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service   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
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