The Al Galdi Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 299: Ron Rivera addresses Commanders' NFL Draft needs and philosophy and much more Apr 25, 2022

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12:41 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from Ron Rivera to Scott Abraham of ABC 7 News on the Commanders in the 2022 NFL Draft - what Ron perceives the Commanders' biggest needs to be, whether the Commanders might take a quarterback, whether Ron believes in drafting for need or drafting for value and more

27:41 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from Ron Rivera to Scott Abraham of ABC 7 News on the Commanders' off-the-field problems, Ron having said that the Commanders' 2022 season needs to be a step-forward season and whether that approach could backfire on Ron

44:44 - Capitals: react to Alex Ovechkin suffering an upper-body injury and more from a Caps weekend that featured a 2-0 win at the Arizona Coyotes and a 4-3 shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs

54:07 - Nationals: sorting through the Nats' mess of a series in getting swept by the San Francisco Giants in three games, including continued struggles for Nelson Cruz, Alcides Escobar and Patrick Corbin

01:19:25 - Orioles: analysis of the O's winning two of three games at the Los Angeles Angels, including Bruce Zimmermann and Jorge Lopez continuing to do well

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Episode 298: deep dive on top QBs in 2022 NFL Draft with NFL analyst and Commanders fan Samuel Gold and more Apr 22, 2022

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18:47 - Guest: NFL analyst and Commanders fan Samuel Gold, the creator of Sam's Film Room on YouTube, on the top quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft and whether the Commanders should consider taking any of them - breakdowns of Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, Matt Corral and Carson Strong

48:45 - Nationals: analysis of a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks that featured a Juan Soto failing to come through in a big spot, a monster home run by Nelson Cruz and a great performance by the Nats' bullpen

01:02:19 - Orioles: thoughts on a 6-4 loss at the Oakland A's that included Trey Mancini and Brandon Hyde getting ejected

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Episode 297: conversation with Chris Long on Carson Wentz and much more Apr 21, 2022

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18:31 - Commanders: react to a 911 call from Dwayne Haskins' wife, Kalabrya, from the morning of Dwayne's death coming out and what the call perhaps tells us

28:30 - Guest: two-time Super-Bowl-champion Chris Long on Carson Wentz, with whom Chris played on the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 and 2018 seasons - Chris provides an honest and objective assessment of Carson as a teammate and as a player

01:03:48 - Capitals: analysis of Alex Ovechkin making NHL history in multiple ways and more from a 4-3 overtime loss at the Vegas Golden Knights

01:09:51 - Nationals: examining a wild Wednesday for the Nats that included multiple injuries, an 11-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and a misunderstanding leading to the U.S. Capitol being evacuated

01:25:32 - Orioles: thoughts on a 1-0 win at the Oakland A's, including Jordan Lyles continuing a stunningly impressive run of starting pitching for the O's

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Episode 296: Commanders Draft preview with Pro Football Focus' Austin Gayle and much more Apr 20, 2022

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15:03 - Guest: Pro Football Focus NFL analyst and NFL Draft analyst Austin Gayle with a Commanders Draft preview - whether the Commanders should draft a quarterback, the importance of having high-level receivers in today's NFL, how the Commanders should look at the top receivers in the 2022 NFL Draft, breakdowns of Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton and LSU corner Derek Stingley Jr. and more

38:36 - Nationals: analysis of a doubleheader sweep by the Nats of the Arizona Diamondbacks, including the Nats' pitching excelling to where a Nats starting pitcher lasted for at least six innings for the first time in the 2022 regular season!

56:29 - Orioles: thoughts on a 2-1 loss at the Oakland A's and on the O's designating DJ Stewart for assignment

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Episode 295: Commanders strike back in financial scandal, deep dive on Kyle Hamilton and much more Apr 19, 2022

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13:40 - Commanders: examining the Commanders firing back in their financial scandal with a letter to the Federal Trade Commission discrediting the allegations made by former team employee Jason Friedman to Congress

26:16 - Commanders: analysis of Terry McLaurin reportedly planning on not participating in voluntary on-field work for the Commanders in the 2022 offseason until he has signed a contract extension

43:50 - Commanders: breakdown of Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton off the Commanders reportedly hosting Hamilton for a pre-draft visit

54:22 - Guest: Notre Dame insider Pete Sampson of The Athletic on Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton off the Commanders reportedly hosting Hamilton for a pre-draft visit

01:04:26 - Commanders: react to - and some scheduled fun with - the Commanders hiring a new head athletic trainer in Al Bellamy to replace Ryan Vermillion

01:12:34 - Capitals: proper praise for the Caps for a 3-2 win at the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche that included yet another milestone goal for Alex Ovechkin

01:18:43 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-1 loss at the Oakland A's, including a nice start from Spenser Watkins and another good relief outing for Keegan Akin

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Episode 294: Commanders have NFL Draft interest in Drake London and Carson Strong and much more Apr 18, 2022

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12:37 - Commanders: breakdown of USC receiver Drake London off the Commanders reportedly attending his personal pro day and being set to welcome him for a visit

25:44 - Commanders: breakdown of Nevada quarterback Carson Strong off the Commanders reportedly having worked him out...and an examination of the reality of taking quarterbacks in non-first rounds in NFL Drafts

44:06 - Capitals: proper praise for the Caps clinching a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a 32nd time in 39 seasons...and thoughts on an 8-4 win at the Montreal Canadiens that continued a wild last few weeks for the Caps

54:49 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing three of four games at the Pittsburgh Pirates

01:13:04 - Orioles: react to the O's winning two of three games against the New York Yankees and to John Means potentially being done for the season due to a left-elbow injury

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Episode 293: analysis of Commanders' financial scandal with sports-business insider Daniel Kaplan and more Apr 15, 2022

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13:59 - Guest: sports-business insider Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic on the Commanders' financial scandal, including whether Dan Snyder's ownership of the Commanders is in jeopardy, Congress' House Committee on Oversight and Reform having sent its letter to the Federal Trade Commission without having sought a response from the Commanders, the politics of the scandal, what's coming next in the scandal and more

33:26 - Capitals: breakdown of a hideous 7-3 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs

47:20 - Nationals: react to a report that the expectation is that Ted Leonsis and fellow billionaire David Rubenstein are going to team up to make a bid to buy the Nats

56:17 - Nationals: thoughts on a 9-4 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates that featured some brutal pitching by the Nats

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Episode 292: could Commanders' financial scandal lead to Dan Snyder going to prison? and much more Apr 14, 2022

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14:46 - Commanders: thoughts on where the Commanders' financial scandal could be taking us with Dan Snyder - him potentially being ousted as owner of the team and him perhaps even going to prison

36:55 - Commanders: examining the bargain that Carson Wentz could be via his contract off the Las Vegas Raiders signing Derek Carr to a contract extension and when viewed through the prism of Dak Prescott's mega-money contract with the Dallas Cowboys

44:40 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-1 win at the Atlanta Braves, including Josiah Gray again doing well against the Braves

54:42 - Orioles: react to John Means leaving a 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers with left-forearm tightness

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Episode 291: did Dan Snyder steal money from fans and NFL?, state of Commanders' roster with Ben Standig and more Apr 13, 2022

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10:42 - Commanders: in-depth react to - and some scheduled fun with - the specifics of a letter from Congress' House Committee on Oversight and Reform to the Federal Trade Commission detailing alleged financial impropriety by Dan Snyder and the Commanders

36:43 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the state of the Commanders' roster approaching the 2022 NFL Draft, potential options for the Commanders with the No. 11 pick in the draft, what Ron Rivera told Ben about why the Commanders haven't done more in free agency and more

01:05:27 - Capitals: proper praise for a 9-2 rout of the Philadelphia Flyers

01:14:23 - Nationals: analysis of Patrick Corbin getting rocked and more from a 16-4 loss at the Atlanta Braves

01:22:55 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, including Keegan Akin again shining as a reliever

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Episode 290: Commanders re-sign Joey Slye, Lerners to sell Nationals? and much more Apr 12, 2022

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15:06 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders re-signing Joey Slye, including them now having two kickers in Slye and Brian Johnson

25:26 - Guest: Doug Lesmerises, columnist for Cleveland.com and co-host of the Buckeye Talk podcast and The College Football Survivor Show podcast, on the legacy of former Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins at Ohio State

44:47 - Nationals: react to the Lerners being open to selling the Nats

54:36 - Nationals: proper praise of the Nats' lineup and pitching in an 11-2 win at the Atlanta Braves

01:02:33 - Orioles: thoughts on a 2-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, including Bruce Zimmermann shining, and on a significant injury for Dean Kremer

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