The Al Galdi Podcast

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Episode 70: sign of Ron Rivera culture change for WFT, should WFT trade for Julio Jones? and much more May 25, 2021

Show notes

08:42 - Washington Football Team: examining the significance of more than 80 players reportedly showing up for the start of Washington's OTA practices

21:53 - Washington Football Team: analysis of whether Washington should trade for Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones

32:05 - Guest: Jon Press, founder of Japers' Rink, on what should and will be next for the Capitals off them losing a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third consecutive season

51:19 - Wizards: thoughts on the Wizards' defense, Daniel Gafford's playing time and more from the Game 1 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs off comments from Scott Brooks and Rui Hachimura

01:00:26 - Orioles: react to an 8-3 loss at the Minnesota Twins that included the bullpen imploding and the wasting of another gem from John Means

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Episode 69: Capitals eliminated in first round again, Wizards lose at 76ers in Game 1 and Nationals sweep Orioles May 24, 2021

Show notes

09:28 - Capitals: in-depth examination of the Caps' losses to the Boston Bruins in Games 4 and 5, why the Caps lost a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third straight season and what should be next for the Caps

35:09 - Wizards: react to the Wiz's 125-118 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs

52:43 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' three-game sweep of the Orioles, including a big series for the offense, controversy with Juan Soto and much more

01:23:51 - Orioles: thoughts on the Nats' three-game sweep of the O's from an Orioles perspective, including another bad start for Matt Harvey and a successful return for Anthony Santander

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Episode 68: chat with Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus on why WFT is a Super Bowl contender, Dan Snyder speaks, Wizards make NBA Playoffs and more May 21, 2021

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08:13 - Wizards: a proper reveling in the Wiz's 142-115 blowout of the Indiana Pacers to earn the Eastern Conference's No. 8 seed and a preview of the Wiz's series against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs

21:12 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington releasing offensive tackles Morgan Moses and Geron Christian

34:49 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on what Dan Snyder said to TMZ Sports about Washington's ongoing quest for a new stadium and the name change

46:47 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL analyst Sam Monson on the Washington Football Team, including the perhaps cutting-edge approach to quarterback in signing Ryan Fitzpatrick and why Washington is a Super Bowl contender

01:04:52 - Capitals: preview of Game 4 at the Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

01:14:58 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 loss at the Chicago Cubs and of Stephen Strasburg coming back

01:24:29 - Orioles: examining Orioles pitching getting ravaged and more from a three-game sweep to the Tampa Bay Rays and what the return of Anthony Santander could mean

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Episode 67: in-depth looks at WFT offseason acquisitions from Dolphins, Capitals lose at Bruins in Game 3 and much more May 20, 2021

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08:17 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 3-2 double-overtime loss at the Boston Bruins in Game 3 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to put the Caps down in the series, 2-1

23:40 - Washington Football Team: examining an underrated theme to Washington's offseason - a focus on special teams - off Washington signing free-agent linebacker Joe Walker

34:33 - Guest: Dolphins insider Josh Tolentino of The Athletic Miami on the three prominent now-former Dolphins who the Washington Football Team has acquired in the 2021 offseason - defensive back Bobby McCain, guard Ereck Flowers and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick

50:25 - Wizards: preview of the Wiz's game against the Indiana Pacers in the Play-In Tournament for the Eastern Conference's No. 8 seed in the NBA Playoffs

01:02:03 - Nationals: thoughts on a wild Wednesday for the Nats that included a Davey Martinez ejection in a 4-3 win at the Chicago Cubs and another COVID-19 situation

01:20:52 - Orioles: react to John Means' lackluster outing, Trey Mancini's monster performance and more from a 9-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and to Chris Davis' 2021 season being over before it ever began

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Episode 66: WFT gives Morgan Moses permission to seek trade, Wizards lose at Celtics in 7/8 Game and much more May 19, 2021

Show notes

06:28 - Wizards: analysis of a 118-100 loss at the Boston Celtics in the 7/8 Game in the Eastern Conference's Play-In Tournament

22:19 - Washington Football Team: in-depth react to Washington reportedly giving right tackle Morgan Moses permission to seek a trade

33:09 - Guest: Will DeWitt, founder and host of The Chicago Huddle, on what Washington now has in former Chicago Bears left tackle Charles Leno Jr.

45:09 - Capitals: preview of Game 3 at the Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

54:58 - Nationals: thoughts on a 6-3 loss at the Chicago Cubs, including more struggles for Nats batters

01:07:09 - Orioles: is Matt Harvey's time with the O's running out off a second consecutive bad start in a 13-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays?

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Episode 65: Ryan Kerrigan joins Eagles, chat with Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic on Dan Snyder vs. Bruce Allen, Capitals lose to Bruins in Game 2 and much more May 18, 2021

Show notes

03:33 - Wizards: preview of the Wiz's game at the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament

11:22 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 2 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to even the series at one, including the Caps getting smashed in the puck-possession battle

27:05 - Washington Football Team: react to Ryan Kerrigan saying goodbye to Washington and agreeing on a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including his legacy with Washington

52:50 - Washington Football Team: examining the latest in the Dan Snyder-Bruce Allen feud - Danny shortchanged Bruce!

01:00:50 - Guest: sports-business insider Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic on the latest in the Dan Snyder-Bruce Allen feud

01:13:37 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats' 7-3 loss at the Chicago Cubs, including a rough start for ex-Cub Jon Lester

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Episode 64: Ron Rivera speaks at WFT Rookie Minicamp, Capitals take 1-0 lead on Boston, Wizards make NBA postseason and much more May 17, 2021

Show notes

08:26 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington signing free safety Bobby McCain and to Ron Rivera's comments at Rookie Minicamp on the signings of McCain and left tackle Charles Leno Jr. , including the impact of the Leno signing on left tackle Samuel Cosmi

25:33 - Washington Football Team: react to Ron Rivera's comments at Rookie Minicamp on tight end Sammis Reyes, running back Jaret Patterson, Washington's 2021 training camp potentially taking place in Richmond and more

41:41 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 3-2 overtime win over the Boston Bruins in Game 1 in the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including a memorable relief outing for goaltender Craig Anderson

58:17 - Wizards: thoughts on the Wiz's two big weekend wins to clinch a spot in the Eastern Conference's Play-In Tournament and then No. 8 in the East's regular-season standings

01:15:45 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two of three games at the Arizona Diamondbacks, including the looming difficult decision regarding the Nats' rotation

01:34:44 - Orioles: evaluating how a variety of the Orioles' young players did as the O's lost two of three games to the New York Yankees

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Episode 63: Ron Rivera reveals his true thinking at quarterback, Capitals-Bruins preview and much more May 14, 2021

Show notes

15:30 - Washington Football Team: preview of rookie minicamp, including which of Washington's 2021 draft picks are best positioned to make immediate impacts

31:21 - Washington Football Team: in-depth analysis of recent comments by Ron Rivera on how NFL teams don't have to have elite quarterbacks to win Super Bowls and how this explains the signing of Ryan Fitzpatrick

52:52 - Capitals: preview of and prediction for the Caps' series against the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs

01:03:29 - Guest: Peter Hassett, co-founder of Russian Machine Never Breaks, on the Capitals' series against the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the state of the Caps and more

01:19:58 - Nationals: thoughts on a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, including a great start by Patrick Corbin and Daniel Hudson and Austin Voth continuing to do well

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Episode 62: The Washington Football Team's 2021 schedule is out, WFT is signing Charles Leno Jr. and much more May 13, 2021

Show notes

11:13 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington's 2021 regular-season schedule

33:27 - Washington Football Team: react to Washington signing left tackle Charles Leno Jr., including the encouraging trend that the acquisition continues

42:33 - Wizards: examining a 120-116 loss at the Atlanta Hawks, including Daniel Gafford continuing to not play enough

50:57 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 10-inning loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, including a third straight bad performance by Brad Hand and more struggles for Nats' hitters

01:07:24 - Orioles: thoughts on Matt Harvey's return to Citi Field and more from a 7-1 loss at the New York Mets

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Episode 61: WFT film breakdowns with former WFT TE Logan Paulsen, RIP Colt Brennan and much more May 12, 2021

Show notes

11:32 - Guest: former Washington tight end Logan Paulsen provides his breakdowns of tight ends John Bates and Sammis Reyes and offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi, explains why Ryan Fitzpatrick is a big upgrade for Washington at quarterback and more

32:36 - Washington Football Team: react to former Washington quarterback Colt Brennan dying at the age of just 37 and examining his legacy

48:17 - Capitals: thoughts on a regular-season ending 2-1 win over the Caps' first-round opponent in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Boston Bruins, including the return of Alex Ovechkin

59:06 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, including Josh Bell failing in yet another big spot

01:12:52 - Nationals: how Nats fans should remember former Nats starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann off him announcing his retirement

01:20:46 - Orioles: analysis of bullpen implosion in a 3-2 walk-off loss at the New York Mets that came despite another great start from John Means

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