The Al Galdi Podcast

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Episode 40: The Washington Football Team's potential new names(?!) and much more Apr 15, 2021

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10:08 - Washington Football Team: react to - and some scheduled fun with - the potential new names for the Washington Football Team that it submitted to season-ticket holders

23:54 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on what tight end Sammis Reyes had to say at his introductory Zoom press conference

38:16 - Guest: Pro Football Network NFL analytics director Kent Lee Platte on new Washington Football Team tight end Sammis Reyes, the true value of player metrics from NFL Scouting Combines and college Pro Days and more

54:51 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-0 win at the St. Louis Cardinals for the Nats' first series win of the season

01:14:19 - Wizards: analysis of a 123-111 win at the Sacramento Kings - the Wiz's fourth win in five games

01:22:03 - Capitals: a nod of appreciation for Nicklas Backstrom...and why the Caps signing Conor Sheary to a contract extension is good news

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Episode 39: WFT signs Sammis Reyes, why Gary Clark > Julian Edelman and much more Apr 14, 2021

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12:15 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington's intriguing signing of tight end Sammis Reyes, including what it may tell us about Washington's thinking at tight end

30:21 - Washington Football: react to the latest mock 2021 NFL Draft from ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., including Washington potentially taking Stanford quarterback Davis Mills

42:20 - Guest: Matt Spitzer of Hogs Haven on whether there is a "sweet spot" in NFL Drafts for taking quarterbacks

55:19 - Washington Football Team: comparing the career of legendary Washington receiver Gary Clark with that of recently-retired New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman

01:03:06 - Capitals: reveling in a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers

01:12:05 - Nationals: black-boxing a hideous 14-3 loss at the St. Louis Cardinals

01:25:17 - Orioles: thoughts on a doubleheader split with the Seattle Mariners

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Episode 38: WFT now the most stable team in the NFC East?, Capitals make big trade and much more Apr 13, 2021

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06:01 - Washington Football Team: scheduled fun with a major article on Philadelphia Eagles dysfunction...and has Washington risen to being the most stable team in the NFC East?

18:41 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps on NHL Trade Deadline Day acquiring forwards Anthony Mantha and Michael Raffl and not trading for a goaltender

41:28 - Nationals: thoughts on a much-needed 5-2 win at the St. Louis Cardinals

52:55 - Wizards: react to the Wiz defeating the NBA-leading Utah Jazz for a second time in less than a month

59:53 - Georgetown basketball: examining the Hoyas getting Eastern Kentucky transfer Tre King

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Episode 37: WFT NFL Draft preview with Anthony Treash of Pro Football Focus and much more Apr 12, 2021

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08:39 - Washington Football Team: bigger-picture takeaways from Washington releasing tight end Thaddeus Moss, defensive tackle Caleb Brantley and (believe it or not) safety Tanard Jackson

28:24 - Guest: Pro Football Focus senior college analyst Anthony Treash on the 2021 NFL Draft from a Washington Football Team perspective - the top linebacker and tight end prospects, breakdown of Virginia Tech left tackle Christian Darrisaw, whether Washington should trade up from No. 19 to No. 4 for either Trey Lance or Justin Fields, the truth about Fields and throwing to primary targets, whether Washington should consider any of the second-tier quarterbacks and more

54:05 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept over three games at the Los Angeles Dodgers

01:14:26 - D.C. sports: react to Washington, D.C. increasing capacity for games at Nationals Park and finally allowing for fans at Capital One Arena

01:21:07 - Capitals: thoughts on the Caps' 2-0-0 weekend and outlook for Monday's NHL Trade Deadline

01:37:25 - Wizards: examining the highs and lows of a 1-1 weekend for the Wiz out west

01:47:27 - Maryland basketball: will Eric Ayala and Aaron Wiggins return off declaring for the NBA Draft but maintaining collegiate eligibility?

01:55:50 - Orioles: analysis of the O's getting swept over three games by the Boston Red Sox

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Episode 36: deep dive into WFT potentially taking a QB in 2021 NFL Draft and much more Apr 09, 2021

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13:09 - Washington Football Team: confusion about Justin Fields...a deep dive into the frequency with which first-round quarterbacks are busts...and more on Washington potentially trading up from No. 19 to No. 4 in the 2021 NFL Draft to take Trey Lance

29:42 - Washington Football Team: examining how often non-first-round quarterbacks become franchise quarterbacks...and analysis of the best quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft beyond the big five - Kellen Mond, Kyle Trask and Jamie Newman

52:09 - Guest: Florida Gators football insider Edgar Thompson of The Orlando Sentinel on 2021 NFL Draft prospects Kyle Trask, Kadarius Toney, Kyle Pitts and Trevon Grimes

01:16:44 - Capitals: examining a fourth regulation loss in six games - 4-2 to the Boston Bruins

01:27:00 - Orioles: thoughts on the home-opening 7-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox

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Episode 35: WFT to make massive trade up in NFL Draft for Trey Lance?, chat with WFT insider Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic DC and much more Apr 08, 2021

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11:45 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats getting swept by the Atlanta Braves in a doubleheader

31:15 - Washington Football Team: react to a report that Washington had interest in Sam Darnold before the start of free agency...and to a former NFL executive saying Washington "loves" Trey Lance

51:50 - Washington Football Team: a fond farewell to Jeremy Sprinkle off him signing with the Dallas Cowboys...and where do things stand for Washington at tight end beyond Logan Thomas?

01:01:20 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic DC on Washington's quarterback situation, Washington not having done more in the offseason (so far) at linebacker and tight end, Washington's sexual-harassment scandal (in which Rhiannon was a victim) and more

01:34:47 - Maryland basketball: examining the key details of Mark Turgeon's contract extension

01:43:35 - Wizards: thoughts on the many things that went well in a 131-116 win at the lowly Orlando Magic

01:49:05 - Orioles: analysis of the Orioles' 4-3 11-inning win at the New York Yankees

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Episode 34: depleted Nationals begin their season by walking-off Braves, chat with Ryan Fitzpatrick mentor and former WFT QB Gus Frerotte and much more Apr 07, 2021

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10:13 - Nationals: react to an unlikely and outstanding season-opening 6-5 walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves

32:16 - Capitals: analysis of a 1-0 loss at the New York Islanders to conclude a 2-3-0 road trip

40:42 - Washington Football Team: is either Justin Fields or Trey Lance worth Washington trading up from No. 19 to No. 4 in the 2021 NFL Draft?

01:07:08 - Guest: former Washington quarterback Gus Frerotte on his relationship with Ryan Fitzpatrick, their career parallels, how to survive in the NFL for years as a seventh-round pick and Gus' time with Washington - the truth about Gus vs. Heath Shuler, insight on Norv Turner and much more

01:34:59 - Orioles: thoughts on a 7-2 loss at the New York Yankees

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Episode 33: should WFT have traded for Sam Darnold?, rant on Muriel Bowser for not allowing fans at Capitals and Wizards home games and much more Apr 06, 2021

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07:48 - Washington Football Team: why Washington should be fine with not having traded for Sam Darnold now that he has been dealt from the New York Jets to the Carolina Panthers

28:24 - Washington Football Team: the likely reason for the WFT-INOVA divorce...and insight on the future of the ownership of the WFT

39:18 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats finally being set to begin their 2021 season, though without a number of key players

48:16 - Capitals and Wizards: a rant on Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser still not allowing fans to attend Caps and Wiz games at Capital One Arena

01:00:03 - Maryland basketball: an announcement from Darryl Morsell lessens the buzz of the Terrapins' big weekend

01:07:34 - Wizards: react to the Wiz blowing a 19-point third-quarter lead and losing on a last-second three in a 103-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors...and to Troy Brown Jr. taking a shot at Scott Brooks

01:15:03 - Orioles: did the Orioles' true 2021 season begin with a 7-0 loss at the New York Yankees?

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Episode 32: Brandon Scherff update, what's behind WFT and INOVA parting ways?, Mark Turgeon's "how ya like me now?!" weekend and much more Apr 05, 2021

Show notes

07:34 - Washington Football Team: reason for more pessimism regarding the likelihood of Washington signing Brandon Scherff to a long-term contract this offseason

18:32 - Washington Football Team: analysis of the significant - and perhaps telling - development of INOVA making "the decision to discontinue its medical team's role as the team physicians for the Washington Football Team"

35:39 - Nationals: examining where things stand with the Nats' COVID-19 situation...and react to pitching prospect Mason Denaburg having undergone Tommy John surgery

47:02 - Maryland basketball: thoughts on the Terrapins giving Mark Turgeon a contract extension and landing two major transfers in Qudus Wahab and Fatts Russell

01:04:53 - Guest: Jeff Ermann of InsideMDSports.com on Maryland basketball extending Mark Turgeon and acquiring two major transfers in Qudus Wahab and Fatts Russell

01:17:13 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' completing a season sweep of New Jersey with two weekend wins at the Devils

01:28:15 - Orioles: analysis of the Orioles' season-opening three-game sweep at the Boston Red Sox

01:34:20 - Wizards: their injury absences and slide continue with a 109-87 loss to the Dallas Mavericks

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Episode 31: Ron Rivera speaks on QB, free agency and more and a terrible Thursday for the Nationals, Capitals and Wizards Apr 02, 2021

Show notes

08:42 - Nationals: react to the Nats' COVID-19 situation getting even worse

20:41 - Washington Football Team: in-depth analysis of Ron Rivera in a Zoom press conference addressing Washington's signing of Ryan Fitzpatrick and the quarterback situation; the signing of William Jackson III; the signings of Curtis Samuel and Adam Humphries; what's going on at linebacker; where things stand with Brandon Scherff; the new-look front office; and the role of Dan Snyder

01:16:22 - Capitals: thoughts on a hideous 8-4 loss at the New York Islanders

01:22:22 - Wizards: thoughts on an embarrassing 120-91 loss at the Eastern Conference-worst Detroit Pistons

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