The Al Galdi Podcast

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Episode 659: Ron Rivera assesses Sam Howell, Brian Robinson Jr. and Chase Young and more Sep 19, 2023

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10:59 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos on quarterback Sam Howell, running back Brian Robinson Jr. and more

25:53 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos on edge defender Chase Young, the team's situation at long snapper given the struggles of Cameron Cheeseman and more

43:26 - Orioles: analysis of a wild 8-7 win at the American League West-leading Houston Astros in a game in which the O's blew a 3-1 sixth-inning lead but overcame a 7-5 ninth-inning deficit

49:13 - Nationals: breakdown of a 6-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox in a game that featured benches and bullpens emptying due to a ninth-inning confrontation between first baseman Dominic Smith and starting pitcher Mike Clevinger

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Episode 658: Commanders overcome 21-3 second-quarter deficit in 35-33 win at Denver Broncos and much more Sep 18, 2023

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12:07 - Commanders: analysis of the performance of quarterback Sam Howell in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos

27:10 - Commanders: analysis of a wild game for the Commanders' defense in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos

41:15 - Commanders: analysis of running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson, the Commanders' offensive line and Commanders' special teams in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos

52:27 - Orioles: react to the O's clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2016 and to them managing a four-game split in their big series against the American League Wild Card-leading Tampa Bay Rays

01:03:06 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats losing two of three games at the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers

01:10:05 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 42-14 win over Virginia, Virginia Tech's 35-16 loss at Rutgers and more

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Episode 657: preview of Commanders at Denver Broncos and much more Sep 15, 2023

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13:38 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game at the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2023 season, including key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on quarterback Sam Howell's performance in the Commanders' regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, receiver Terry McLaurin getting just four targets in that game, Bieniemy's play-calling in the game and more

31:56 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game at the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2023 season, including an encouraging update on the status of edge defender Chase Young and key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on playing at Denver, what the Commanders are facing in Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, the great work of edge defender Montez Sweat and interior defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne in the Commanders' regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, why linebacker Cody Barton played more than linebacker Jamin Davis did in that game and more

46:04 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2023 season and pick for the game

58:59 - College Football: thoughts on Navy's 28-24 loss at Memphis...and GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Virginia and Virginia Tech-Rutgers

01:08:00 - Orioles: analysis of a 4-3 loss to the American League Wild Card-leading Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of a big four-game series

01:12:47 - Nationals: breakdown of a 2-0 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that featured a much-needed strong outing by starting pitcher Josiah Gray and was the shortest nine-inning regular-season game for the Nats since the franchise moved to Washington, D.C.

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Episode 656: Sam Howell takes responsibility for six sacks vs. Cardinals, Nats extend Mike Rizzo and more Sep 14, 2023

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15:48 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on the status of edge defender Chase Young, what the Commanders will be facing at the Denver Broncos in head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Russell Wilson, the potential for Washington's first 2-0 start to a regular season since 2011 and the struggles of long snapper Cameron Cheeseman

27:07 - Commanders: the truth about the Commanders' offensive line in the team's regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals...and reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera and quarterback Sam Howell on what Howell made of the six sacks that he took in the win over the Cardinals, what has stood out to Rivera about Howell since the win over the Cardinals, the Commanders' game at the Denver Broncos being Howell's first NFL regular-season road start, how Rivera is planning for the Commanders to handle to altitude of Denver, two quarterbacks who Howell models himself after and more

48:26 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-6 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates, including a disappointing Major League regular-season debut for starting pitcher Jackson Rutledge...and analysis of the Nats announcing having agreed on a multi-year contract extension with president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo

01:02:53 - Orioles: thoughts on a 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals for a surprising series loss

01:05:48 - College Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for Navy at Memphis

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Episode 655: film breakdown of Commanders-Cardinals with Commanders analyst Mark Bullock and more Sep 13, 2023

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13:53 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock with a film breakdown of the Commanders' regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including the performance of quarterback Sam Howell, who/what was to blame for each the six sacks that the Commanders allowed, the truth about the performance of the Commanders' offensive line in the game, which Commanders defensive lineman was most impactful and more

42:48 - Guest: Denver Broncos insider Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, co-host of The DNVR Broncos Podcast, with an in-depth preview of the Commanders' opponent in Week 2

01:02:16 - Nationals: react to one of the Nats' top prospects, starting pitcher Jackson Rutledge, being set to make his Major League regular-season debut...and thoughts on a 5-1 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates

01:08:56 - Orioles: analysis of a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals that featured the Major League return of starting pitcher John Means from Tommy John surgery

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Episode 654: Ron Rivera assesses Sam Howell, sack responsibility and Commanders' defense and more Sep 12, 2023

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11:23 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera during his day-after-the-game press conference on the Commanders' offense off the team's regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including Rivera's evaluations of quarterback Sam Howell, who was at fault for the six sacks that Howell took and running back Antonio Gibson's lost fumble

26:01 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera during his day-after-the-game press conference on the Commanders' defense off the team's regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including the high-level play of the defensive line and an update on the status of edge defender Chase Young...and thoughts on notable playing-time percentages for the Commanders' defense in the game

41:48 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-2 win at the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game in which shortstop CJ Abrams hit two home runs and starting pitcher Patrick Corbin was very good

49:22 - Orioles: breakdown of an 11-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a game in which the O's overcame a 5-3 fifth-inning deficit...and an update on the status of Orioles closer Felix Bautista

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Episode 653: Commanders begin 2023 regular season with 20-16 win over Arizona Cardinals and much more Sep 11, 2023

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14:01 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' offense in their regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including an in-depth look at the performance of quarterback Sam Howell

35:51 - Commanders: a deep dive on a great performance by the Commanders' defense in their regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals

47:44 - Nationals: react to the latest in the Nats' front-office uncertainty and in the drama regarding the retirement of starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg...and a review of the Nats losing two of three games to the National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers

01:05:33 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's winning two of three games at the Boston Red Sox to get to 90 wins in a regular season for the first time since 2014

01:13:19 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 38-20 win over Charlotte, Virginia's 36-35 loss to James Madison, Virginia Tech's 24-17 loss to Purdue, Navy's 24-0 win over Wagner and more

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Episode 652: preview of Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals and more Sep 08, 2023

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17:32 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's 2023 regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, including the latest on the status of receiver Terry McLaurin and key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on quarterback Sam Howell, the Commanders' offensive line, the readiness of the offense and more

34:27 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's 2023 regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, including the latest on the status of edge defender Chase Young and key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on if his defense is poised for a fast start to the regular season, preparing for a Cardinals team not announcing a starting quarterback and more

46:03 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1, pick for the game and prediction for the Commanders' record for the 2023 regular season

56:43 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Charlotte, Virginia-James Madison and Virginia Tech-Purdue

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Episode 651: Magic Johnson speaks to Commanders, Sam Howell named one of team's captains and more Sep 07, 2023

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10:48 - Commanders: review of the Commanders' first injury report of the 2023 regular season, including optimism on receiver Terry McLaurin and edge defender Chase Young...thoughts on the Commanders signing former Redskins receiver Jamison Crowder to the practice squad...comments from head coach Ron Rivera on the team's Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals being at a sold-out FedExField...and more

28:21 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera and quarterback Sam Howell on Howell being named a team captain, the major opportunity for Howell as Commanders QB1, Howell's relationship with assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Commanders limited partner Magic Johnson speaking to the team and more

46:47 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-2 walk-off win in which the Nats overcame a 2-0 seventh-inning deficit to end a six-game losing streak and clinch avoiding at least 100 losses in the 2023 regular season

58:09 - Orioles: breakdown of a 10-3 win at the Los Angeles Angels to complete a three-game sweep in which the Orioles' offense was dominant

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Episode 650: deep dive on Commanders' Week 1 opponent with Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com and more Sep 06, 2023

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11:09 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of press-conference comments from head coach Ron Rivera on the possibility of contract extensions for edge defender Montez Sweat and safety Kamren Curl, Rivera's conversations with managing partner Josh Harris, whether there is increased pressure to win the team's game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1, how quarterback Sam Howell likes to be coached, how quickly into the regular season Rivera thinks assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy will unveil the entirety of his Commanders offense, how Rivera gauges when the offense might come together and more

26:10 - Guest: Arizona Cardinals insider Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com with an in-depth preview of the Cardinals in preparation for Commanders-Cardinals in Week 1

47:28 - Nationals: analysis of an 11-5 loss to the New York Mets in a game in which starting pitcher Patrick Corbin got shellacked and the Nats got out-homered, 5-0

54:34 - Orioles: breakdown of a wild 5-4 10-inning win at the Los Angeles Angels in a game in which the O's blew a 2-0 seventh-inning lead, overcame a 3-2 ninth-inning deficit and blew a 4-3 ninth-inning lead

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