The Al Galdi Podcast

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Episode 289: RIP Dwayne Haskins and much more Apr 11, 2022

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09:05 - Commanders: react to the tragic death of former Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins, including trying to make sense of the circumstances of his death and a tribute to Dwayne as a quarterback - his good games with Washington and his spectacular 2018 season for Ohio State

30:28 - Capitals: breakdown of a great weekend for the Caps that featured a 6-3 win at the Pittsburgh Penguins and a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins

48:00 - Wizards: thoughts off the end of the Wizards' 35-47 season and some scheduled fun with how they handled their final two games of the season - a 114-92 loss to the New York Knicks and a 124-108 loss at the Charlotte Hornets

55:36 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing three of four games in a season-opening series against the New York Mets

01:12:04 - Orioles: analysis of the O's suffering a season-opening three-game sweep at the Tampa Bay Rays and of the O's bringing back Matt Harvey on a Minor League contract

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Episode 288: Commanders lose DeAndre Carter, chat with Andy Pollin on Dan Snyder and Jack Kent Cooke and more Apr 08, 2022

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14:59 - Commanders: react to DeAndre Carter reportedly agreeing on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers

19:23 - Commanders: thoughts on what Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs' contract extension and other big-money contracts for NFL receivers in the 2022 offseason mean for a potential contract extension for Terry McLaurin

28:34 - Guest: Andy Pollin of ESPN 630 D.C. The Sports Capitol on whether we're seeing the end of Dan Snyder as owner of the Commanders; the legacy of Jack Kent Cooke off the 25th anniversary of his death, including why he didn't leave the Redskins to his son, John Kent Cooke; and how Carson Wentz and Ron Rivera ultimately will do for the Commanders

44:42 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' season-opening 5-1 loss to the New York Mets

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Episode 287: chat with Nathan Baird on Commanders Draft prospects Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson and much more Apr 07, 2022

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13:19 - Commanders: analysis of LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. off his impressive showing at LSU's Pro Day - should the Commanders consider taking him with the No. 11 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft?

21:45 - Guest: Ohio State football insider Nathan Baird of Cleveland.com on two of the top receiver prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft in the Buckeyes' Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson - what would the Commanders be getting in each guy?

47:30 - Capitals: react to a much-needed win - a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning that featured big performances from Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson

54:32 - Nationals: the three things that matter the most to Galdi for the Nats in their 2022 season

01:04:59 - Orioles: the three things that matter the most to Galdi for the O's in their 2022 season

01:14:24 - Wizards: thoughts on a 118-103 loss at the Atlanta Hawks

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Episode 286: could financial scandal work in Dan Snyder's favor?, Carson Wentz chat with Cody Felger and much more Apr 06, 2022

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11:12 - Commanders: analysis of various aspects of the Commanders' alleged financial impropriety off a statement from a Commanders lawyer, including whether the scandal could actually end up working in Dan Snyder's favor

26:50 - Guest: Cody Felger, host of Bring The Juice, which is an Indianapolis Colts podcast, on why the Colts traded Carson Wentz, whether Colts head coach Frank Reich wanted to trade Wentz and what the Commanders now have in Wentz as a quarterback

42:47 - Wizards: react to a 132-114 win at the Minnesota Timberwolves that damaged the Wiz's NBA Draft Lottery odds but featured a number of impressive performances

51:10 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats' season-opening roster becoming clearer, including Joan Adon and Anibal Sanchez making the Nats' rotation

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Episode 285: Commanders' whistleblower is revealed, Ron Rivera shuts down Terry McLaurin trade talk and more Apr 05, 2022

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21:19 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' alleged financial impropriety off the reveal of the whistleblower, including a nasty back-and-forth between the team and the whistleblower's lawyer

38:51 - Commanders: react to Ron Rivera saying that no teams have reached out to the Commanders about a possible trade for Terry McLaurin “and we wouldn’t entertain it”

50:52 - Nationals: thoughts on two unlikely players - position player Lucius Fox and starting pitcher Joan Adon - emerging as serious candidates to make the Nats' Opening Day roster

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Episode 284: could ticket-revenue scandal end Dan Snyder as Commanders owner?, Jason Wright speaks and more Apr 04, 2022

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13:44 - Commanders: in-depth react to a major report that Congress' House Committee on Oversight and Reform has received information that alleges that the Commanders kept ticket revenue that was supposed to be shared with other NFL teams - is this a scandal that truly could end Dan Snyder as owner of the team?

23:16 - Guest: sports-business insider A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports on the story that he broke - that Congress' House Committee on Oversight and Reform has received information that alleges that the Commanders kept ticket revenue that was supposed to be shared with other NFL teams

51:15 - Commanders: analysis of comments from Jason Wright on the Commanders' quest for a new stadium, including whether the stadium will have a roof, how much longer the team will be playing home games at FedEx Field, how important money is in the search and the erosion of the team's fanbase

01:18:03 - Capitals: examining a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild in the Caps' first game in six days

01:23:08 - Wizards: breakdown of Jeckyll-and-Hyde weekend for the Wiz that featured a 135-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks but also a 144-102 loss at the Boston Celtics

01:30:36 - Nationals: thoughts on Patrick Corbin being named the Nats' Opening Day starter, a Stephen Strasburg update and various roster moves

01:37:35 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's agreeing on a contract with Trey Mancini to avoid arbitration, MLB Pipeline ranking the O's as having the No. 1 farm system in baseball and more

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Episode 283: new scandal for Dan Snyder?, deep dive on Commanders' stadium search with WUSA9's Eric Flack and more Apr 01, 2022

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13:01 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to yet another scandal with Congress now looking into potential financial impropriety by the team

29:24 - Guest: Eric Flack, chief investigative reporter for WUSA9, on the Commanders' search for a new stadium, including the changing dynamic of their potential deal with Virginia, the truth about potential stadium sites in Virginia, where things stand with Maryland and Washington, D.C. and more

52:01 - Commanders: examining the Commanders having the easiest schedule for the NFL's 2022 regular season according to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis via projected win totals from Las Vegas oddsmakers

01:00:30 - Commanders: analysis of Cole Holcomb off notable comments by Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew on Holcomb at the NFL's Annual League Meeting

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Episode 282: Dan Snyder confusion, Alex Smith slams Commanders, Ron Rivera speaks at League Meeting and more Mar 31, 2022

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10:03 - Commanders: examining the confusion over Dan Snyder's role and status as Commanders owner off a major report and comments from Roger Goodell...and analysis of negative comments from Alex Smith on the Commanders as an organization

27:54 - Commanders: analysis of Ron Rivera's comments at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on the negativity surrounding the Commanders and on the state of the team with him as head coach

42:01 - Commanders: analysis of Ron Rivera's and Jim Irsay's comments at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on Carson Wentz

01:00:55 - Commanders: analysis of telling comments from Ron Rivera at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on Chase Young

01:12:10 - Wizards: thoughts on a 107-94 loss to the Chicago Bulls and a 127-110 win over the Orlando Magic

01:20:57 - Nationals: react to Anibal Sanchez and Cade Cavalli getting shellacked in a 29-8 exhibition loss to the St. Louis Cardinals

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Episode 281: Commanders conversation with former Redskins salary-cap analyst J.I. Halsell and much more Mar 29, 2022

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17:02 - Commanders: analysis of comments at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on Carson Wentz from two guys who know him well - Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson

38:25 - Guest: NFL agent and former Redskins salary-cap analyst J.I. Halsell on Commanders' contracts and the team's salary-cap situation - the Carson Wentz contract, potential contract extensions for Terry McLaurin and Daron Payne, how we should view the J.D. McKissic controversy with the Buffalo Bills, what it was like working for Dan Snyder and more

58:51 - Capitals: thoughts on a 6-1 loss to the Metropolitan Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes

01:06:14 - Nationals: react to the Nats optioning Luis Garcia to Triple-A Rochester

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Episode 280: Commanders better off having traded for Carson Wentz instead of Deshaun Watson? and much more Mar 28, 2022

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07:13 - Commanders: examining Deshaun Watson's introductory press conference for the Cleveland Browns and whether the Commanders may actually be better off having traded for Carson Wentz as opposed to Watson

35:12 - Wizards: a proper salute to the Wizards for them having their first winning streak in two and-a-half months(!) with a 100-97 win at the Detroit Pistons and a 123-115 win over the Golden State Warriors

44:45 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-3 shootout win at the Buffalo Sabres and a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils

57:06 - Nationals: thoughts on Cade Cavalli potentially being on the Nats' Opening Day roster and on the Nats bringing back yet another player from their past in signing Tyler Clippard to a Minor League contract

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