The Al Galdi Podcast

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 Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney service Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Visit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney service Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Visit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14:13 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film-breakdown-style deep dive on the Commanders' 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints, including quarterback Jayden Daniels' overall performance, how many of the eight sacks that Daniels took were on him, how and why the Commanders missed center Tyler Biadasz, how cornerback Marshon Lattimore did in his Commanders debut and whether Lattimore in the Commanders' big game against the Philadelphia Eagles will/should exclusively cover receiver A.J. Brown 50:56 - Capitals: discussion of a 3-2 loss at the lowly Chicago Blackhawks in a game win which the Caps blew a 2-0 third-period lead 54:46 - Maryland Basketball: thoughts on a 111-57 blowout of Saint Francis, as the Terrapins scored their most points in a game since Nov. 18, 2005 Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent you Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Visit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12:57 - Commanders: further analysis of the offense in the 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints, including the extent to which the Commanders missed center Tyler Biadasz, the greatness of Jayden Daniels in that he took eight sacks and yet still played well, the career season that receiver Terry McLaurin is having, whether this is Season No. 1 of Jayden Daniels-Terry McLaurin being one of the best quarterback-pass catcher combos in franchise history and how the team filled the void of receiver Noah Brown with him being done for at least the rest of the 2024 regular season 32:16 - Commanders: further analysis of the defense in the 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints, including a breakdown of playing-time percentages and notable Pro Football Focus grades and reaction to the potential for interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen to be back in the 2024 season from his supposedly-season-ending torn pectoral muscle 43:00 - Capitals: discussion of a 3-1 loss at the Dallas Stars to end the Caps' regular-season franchise-record 10-game road winning streak 46:37 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's agreeing on a one-year contract with Japanese right-handed starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11:55 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offense in the 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints 37:10 - Commanders: analysis of the defense in the 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints 50:00 - Commanders: reaction to kicker Greg Joseph's Commanders debut in the 20-19 win at the New Orleans Saints in the latest twist in the team's turbulent year at kicker 57:22 - Capitals: breakdown of a 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres to improve the Caps to 8-0-1 over their last nine games 01:02:37 - Navy Football: discussion of the Midshipmen's big 31-13 win over No. 22 Army 01:11:29 - Wizards: examining a resurgent weekend for Bilal Coulibaly and more in a 115-105 loss at the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers and a 112-98 loss to the Boston Celtics 01:14:02 - College Basketball: thoughts on Georgetown's 75-71 win at Syracuse and Virginia Tech's 80-72 win over Navy Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent you Whatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices