The Al Galdi Podcast

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  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Episode 987: preview of Commanders at Detroit Lions in Divisional Round of NFL Playoffs and more

    10:44 - Commanders: analysis of the offense versus the Detroit Lions' defense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, including key stats, a look back at the great work of quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 23-20 walk-off win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Daniels, receiver Terry McLaurin, receiver Dyami Brown and the Commanders' running game in terms of running backs


    31:02 - Commanders: analysis of the defense versus the Detroit Lions' offense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, including the latest on notable injuries, key stats, proper praise for linebackers Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu, a review of the work of the defense in the 23-20 walk-off win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round and discussion of comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on being a head-coaching candidate for the New York Jets, the Lions' offense and the play of cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the win at the Bucs


    47:23 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs...and a pick for the game


    57:55 - Capitals: breakdown of a 1-0 overtime win at the Ottawa Senators as winger Alex Ovechkin scored the game-winning goal on the 19th anniversary of his most famous goal


    01:02:06 - Maryland Basketball: reaction to a 76-74 overtime loss at Northwestern in a game in which the Terrapins overcame a nine-point deficit with less than four minutes left in the second half but lost on a last-second shot


    01:05:06 - Wizards: thoughts on a 130-123 loss to the Phoenix Suns for the Wizards' eighth consecutive loss


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    17 January 2025, 5:48 am
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Episode 986: Commanders conclude 12-5 regular season with 23-19 win at Dallas Cowboys and more

    09:22 - Commanders: deep dive on the performances of quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota in the 23-19 win at the Dallas Cowboys, including commentary on Daniels being pulled from the game and on why the Commanders need to re-sign Mariota


    29:35 - Commanders: discussion of drops by the Commanders, the return of running back Austin Ekeler, the Commanders' defense and much more in the 23-19 win at the Dallas Cowboys


    41:34 - Capitals: analysis of a 7-4 win over the New York Rangers that included winger Alex Ovechkin scoring his fourth goal in five games since returning from a fractured left fibula


    49:46 - Nationals and Orioles: reaction to a significant development in the MASN dispute and to the O's agreeing with free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton on a one-year contract


    57:46 - College Football: thoughts on Virginia Tech concluding a 6-7 season with a 24-10 loss to Minnesota in the Duke's Mayo Bowl and on Liberty concluding an 8-4 season with a 26-7 loss to Buffalo in the Bahamas Bowl


    01:03:41 - Wizards: a salute to the tanking Wizards for losing two games in three days to the New Orleans Pelicans in a battle of the two worst teams in the NBA - a 132-120 loss at the Pelicans and a 110-98 home loss to the Pelicans


    01:07:16 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 83-79 loss at No. 9 Oregon, Georgetown's 69-63 win over Xavier for the Hoyas first 3-0 start in the Big East since 2011-2012, Virginia's 70-50 loss to Louisville and Virginia Tech's 86-85 loss to Miami


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    6 January 2025, 6:07 am
  • 57 minutes 48 seconds
    Episode 985: 13 Commanders receive Pro Bowl honors, preview of Commanders at Dallas Cowboys and more

    10:51 - Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels and receiver Terry McLaurin being primary selections for the Pro Bowl and 11 Commanders players being Pro Bowl alternates


    18:53 - Commanders: analysis of the offense vs. the Dallas Cowboys' defense in preparation for the Commanders' regular-season finale at the Cowboys, including the latest injury news for significant Commanders offensive players, key stats and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on what he wants to see from the Commanders' offense in this game and on whether he wants to be an NFL head coach again


    32:41 - Commanders: analysis of the defense vs. the Dallas Cowboys' offense in preparation for the Commanders' regular-season finale at the Cowboys, including the latest on the status of cornerback Marshon Lattimore, key stats and reaction to comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on the Commanders' bad run defense


    39:45 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Dallas Cowboys...and a pick for the game


    48:52 - Capitals: breakdown of a 4-3 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild


    51:56 - Maryland Basketball: thoughts on a 75-69 loss at Washington


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    3 January 2025, 7:22 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Episode 984: All-22 analysis with Mark Bullock on Jayden Daniels and Kliff Kingsbury in win over Atlanta and more

    12:11 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film-breakdown-style deep dive on the Commanders' 30-24 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football, including where quarterback Jayden Daniels' performance in the game ranks among his best performances in the 2024 season, how Daniels as a runner compares with Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III in his 2012 rookie season, why the work of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury in the win over the Falcons might have been his most impressive work in the 2024 season, why receiver Terry McLaurin in the game had just one reception for just five yards on seven targets and whether Chris Rodriguez Jr. should supplant Brian Robinson Jr. as the Commanders' RB1


    45:32 - Commanders: examination of the team's playoff-seeding scenarios...discussion of key injury news for the team's regular-season finale at the Dallas Cowboys, including the Commanders opening the 21-day practice window for running back Austin Ekeler...reaction to notable comments from head coach Dan Quinn on quarterback Marcus Mariota and on Quinn's relationship with general manager Adam Peters...and more


    01:03:14 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins


    01:07:27 - Wizards: review of a 125-107 win over the Chicago Bulls


    01:09:38 - College Basketball: thoughts on Virginia's 70-67 win over NC State and Virginia Tech's 88-65 loss at No. 4 Duke


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    2 January 2025, 5:04 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Episode 983: Dan Quinn goes in-depth on Jayden Daniels' greatness and more

    11:02 - Commanders: breakdown of and appreciation for quarterback Jayden Daniels off comments from head coach Dan Quinn at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 30-24 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football


    26:28 - Commanders: discussion of how the Commanders are approaching their regular-season finale at the Dallas Cowboys...and a salute to head coach Dan Quinn off him with the Commanders continuing his penchant for rapid turnarounds


    37:35 - Commanders: analysis of the productive season that tight end Zach Ertz is having off his two-touchdown performance in the 30-24 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football...a look at receivers Terry McLaurin and Olamide Zaccheaus in the win over the Falcons...and a breakdown of playing-time percentages and notable Pro Football Focus grades for Commanders defensive players in the win over the Falcons


    53:29 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats reportedly agreeing to re-sign pitcher Trevor Williams to a two-year, $14 million contract


    57:32 - Wizards: thoughts on a 126-106 loss to the New York Knicks as Kyle Kuzma returned from a 12-game absence caused by a left-rib sprain


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    31 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Episode 982: Commanders get to 11-5 and clinch playoff spot with 30-24 OT win over Atlanta Falcons and more

    10:46 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels putting the Commanders on his back in their 30-24 overtime win over Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football


    30:15 - Commanders: discussion of an eventful game for receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. getting key carries over running back Brian Robinson Jr., the six penalties by Commanders offensive linemen and more from the 30-24 overtime win over Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football


    40:56 - Commanders: breakdown of the defense and special teams in the 30-24 overtime win over Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football


    50:32 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-2 win at the Toronto Maple Leafs and a 4-2 loss at the Detroit Red Wings as winger Alex Ovechkin returned from a 16-game absence caused by a fractured left fibula and scored a goal in each game


    57:30 - Navy Football: a salute to the Midshipmen for a 21-20 win over Oklahoma in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl to conclude a 10-3 season


    01:03:20 - Nationals and Orioles: reaction to the Nats reportedly agreeing on a one-year, $6 million contract with free-agent first baseman Josh Bell and to Orioles free-agent starting pitcher Corbin Burnes reportedly agreeing with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a six-year, $210 million contract


    01:13:44 - Wizards: examination of an encouraging 136-132 overtime loss to the New York Knicks


    01:18:56 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 81-66 win over Maryland Eastern Shore and Georgetown's 83-53 win over Coppin State


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    30 December 2024, 11:37 am
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    Episode 981: Kliff Kingsbury raves about Jayden Daniels, preview of Commanders vs. Atlanta Falcons and more

    12:55 - Commanders: analysis of the offense vs. the Atlanta Falcons' defense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football, including the latest on injuries for the Commanders' offense, key stats for the Commanders' offense, a breakdown of the Falcons' defense, discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels off heavy praise for him from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, a look at an incident between tight end Zach Ertz and Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and an examination of the Commanders' struggling rushing offense in terms of running backs off comments from Kingsbury and head coach Dan Quinn


    45:07 - Commanders: analysis of the defense vs. the Atlanta Falcons' offense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football, including the latest on the status of cornerback Marshon Lattimore, the likelihood of interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen making his return in this game, key stats for the Commanders' defense and a breakdown of the Falcons' offense with a special focus on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. via comments from head coach Dan Quinn, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. and Falcons head coach Raheem Morris


    01:02:39 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football...and a pick for the game


    01:14:20 - Wizards: thoughts on a 113-110 win over the Charlotte Hornets in a game that the Wizards won despite blowing a 21-point second-quarter lead


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    27 December 2024, 5:02 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Episode 980: Dan Quinn addresses Jayden Daniels being at his "strongest" in "big moments" and more

    12:36 - Commanders: discussion of the nature of the team's last two wins off comments from head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference off the 36-33 win over the Philadelphia Eagles...and further breakdown of quarterback Jayden Daniels' great performance in the game, including a very telling advanced stat and notable comments from Quinn


    32:17 - Commanders: analysis of running back Brian Robinson Jr. off his two lost fumbles and inefficient carries in the 36-33 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, including comments from head coach Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference and whether we might be seeing the end of Robinson's time as the Commanders' RB1...and several special-teams items, including comments from Quinn on receiver Luke McCaffery's impressive work on kickoff returns in the win over the Eagles


    42:33 - Commanders: further breakdown of the defense in the 36-33 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, including an examination of playing-time percentages and notable advanced stats from the game and comments from head Dan Quinn's day-after-the-game press conference on cornerback Marshon Lattimore, the run defense and more


    58:21 - Capitals: reaction to a 4-1 loss at the Boston Bruins in a game in which the Caps had just 11 shots on goal


    01:01:06 - Wizards: thoughts on a 123-105 loss at the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder


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    24 December 2024, 6:20 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Episode 979: Commanders improve to 10-5 with 36-33 comeback win over Philadelphia Eagles and more

    11:20 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels' five-touchdown-pass performance in the 36-33 win over Philadelphia Eagles


    32:21 - Commanders: discussion of the nature of the 36-33 win over Philadelphia Eagles via comments from head coach Dan Quinn...a look Commanders pass catchers in the game...and an assessment of a second consecutive bad game for Commanders running backs - especially Brian Robinson Jr. - in the game


    45:00 - Commanders: analysis of the defense and special teams in the 36-33 win over Philadelphia Eagles, including the extent to which Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts being knocked out the game in the first quarter by a concussion changed the game and the wild game for cornerback Marshon Lattimore vs. Eagles receiver A.J. Brown


    57:38 - Commanders: reaction to the miracle passage of the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act by the U.S. Senate, including how this is of major credit to the Josh Harris ownership group


    01:10:05 - Capitals: takeaways from a 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes and a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings


    01:18:23 - Nationals: examining what the Nats are getting in trading for Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and what the trade might say about the extent to which the Lerner ownership group is spending money in MLB's 2024-2025 offseason


    01:21:22 - Wizards: thoughts on a 112-101 loss at the Milwaukee Bucks


    01:25:03 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 87-60 win over Syracuse, Georgetown's 61-60 win at Seton Hall, Virginia's 63-58 win over American and Virginia Tech's 82-62 loss to Saint Joseph's


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    23 December 2024, 8:36 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Episode 978: preview of Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles and more

    15:22 - Commanders: analysis of the offense vs. the Philadelphia Eagles' defense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Eagles, including the latest on the status of tight end Zach Ertz, key stats and matchups and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on a blunt admission regarding losing Ertz during the Commanders' 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints, the Eagles' defense, how the Commanders' offense is better positioned for success in this game against the Eagles as compared to in the Commanders' 26-18 loss at the Eagles on Thursday Night Football, how quarterback Jayden Daniels is doing and more


    30:29 - Commanders: analysis of the defense vs. the Philadelphia Eagles' offense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Eagles, including the latest on the status of interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen and safety Jeremy Chinn, key stats and matchups and discussion of comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on potentially getting back Allen, why safety Darrick Forrest played so much in the Commanders' 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints, how cornerback Marshon Lattimore did in the win at the Saints in his Commanders debut, what Lattimore can mean for cornerback Mike Sainristil, the state of the defense and more


    48:01 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Philadelphia Eagles...and a pick for the game


    59:41 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats agreeing with free-agent pitcher Michael Soroka on a one-year contract for their first Major League acquisition via free agency or trade in MLB's 2024-2025 offseason


    01:03:00 - Wizards: thoughts on a 123-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets


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    20 December 2024, 7:45 am
  • 58 minutes 11 seconds
    Episode 977: Jonathan Allen makes shocking return to practicing for Commanders and more

    16:31 - Commanders: reaction to interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen returning to practicing a little more than two months after suffering a supposedly-season-ending torn pectoral muscle, including what his return could mean for the defense...and discussion of other notable Commanders injury items as the team began practicing for its game against the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles


    36:28 - Commanders: breakdown of quarterback Jayden Daniels heading into the game against the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles, including Daniels' struggles in the Commanders' 26-18 loss at the Eagles on Thursday Night Football on Nov. 14, 2024, him continuing to rank as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and comments from head coach Dan Quinn on Daniels' growth


    46:48 - James Madison Football: thoughts on JMU's 27-17 win over Western Kentucky in the Boca Raton Bowl to conclude a 9-4 season


    52:37 - College Basketball: analysis of Georgetown's 81-57 win over Creighton and Virginia's 64-62 loss to No. 21 Memphis


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    19 December 2024, 5:28 am
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