The Al Galdi Podcast
The Al Galdi Podcast

The Al Galdi Podcast

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Longtime Washington, D.C. sports personality Al Galdi takes an in-depth look at D.C.-area sports every weekday, giving hard-hitting analysis on - and having some fun with - the Commanders, Nationals, Orioles, Capitals, Wizards, Terrapins, Hoyas and more.

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Episode 1,034: evaluation with Ben Standig of Adam Peters' approach in Commanders' offseason and more
MAR 24, 2025
Episode 1,034: evaluation with Ben Standig of Adam Peters' approach in Commanders' offseason and more
12:12 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on general manager Adam Peters' approach to the Commanders' 2025 offseason so far, including if the team signing players to one-year contracts is a new normal, whether Peters has deviated from a build-through-the-draft strategy, the likelihood that the Commanders' trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil effectively ended the possibility of them trading for Cincinnati Bengals edge defender Trey Hendrickson, what the Commanders are thinking with their revamped defensive line and more 36:02 - College Basketball: analysis of No. 4-seeded Maryland advancing to the Sweet 16 of an NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016 and just the second time since 2003 via an 81-49 rout of No. 13-seeded Grand Canyon and a last-second 72-71 win over No. 12-seeded Colorado State...and reaction to what happened with the other Mid-Atlantic-region teams in the NCAA Tournament, Virginia hiring VCU head coach Ryan Odom as head coach and George Mason's season coming to an end 49:55 - Capitals: breakdown of a 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers for the Caps' ninth win in 10 games 55:21 - Wizards: thoughts on a 120-105 loss to the Orlando Magic and a 122-103 loss at the New York Knicks, including an up-and-down weekend for Alex Sarr The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
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Episode 1,033: Deebo Samuel Sr. addresses "dawg mentality," motivation and weight in intro presser and more
MAR 21, 2025
Episode 1,033: Deebo Samuel Sr. addresses "dawg mentality," motivation and weight in intro presser and more
10:29 - Commanders: analysis of key comments from receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. at his introductory press conference, including Samuel on why he wanted to be traded to the Commanders, what he brings to the Commanders, him supposedly having been overweight in the 2024 season, his motivation level for the 2025 season, the Commanders having re-worked his contract and more 21:48 - Commanders: discussion of the Commanders signing receiver Michael Gallup as he comes out of retirement and of telling comments from punter Tress Way on the Commanders' culture 33:14 - Capitals: a salute to the Caps for clinching a playoff spot for a 34th time in 42 seasons...and breakdown of a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers as Caps top-line left wing Alex Ovechkin scored a first-period even-strength goal to move to being just seven goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL regular-season goals 39:12 - College Basketball: reaction to the turmoil at Maryland between head coach Kevin Willard and director of athletics Damon Evans as the Terrapins prepare to play in the NCAA Tournament...and thoughts on VCU's season ending via the No. 11-seeded Rams' 80-71 loss to No. 6-seeded BYU as VCU head coach Ryan Odom may be leaving to become Virginia's head coach The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you 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 For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
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Episode 1,032: deep dive with Houston Texans analyst John Harris on Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil and more
MAR 20, 2025
Episode 1,032: deep dive with Houston Texans analyst John Harris on Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil and more
13:28 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly reworking the contract of receiver Deebo Samuel Sr...and discussion of the team's many signings/re-signings of defensive linemen in the 2025 offseason, including comments from Jacob Martin on him not knowing his role and comments from Deatrich Wise Jr. on why he signed with the Commanders and on new Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil 23:48 - Guest: Houston Texans analyst John Harris, who serves as the sideline reporter for radio broadcasts of Texans games and who does work for HoustonTexans.com, on Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil, including a detailed breakdown of why the Texans traded Tunsil, an in-depth look at his penalty problem, the truth about Tunsil's supposed lack of leadership, what makes Tunsil such a great pass blocker, how Tunsil is as a run blocker and much more 52:30 - College Basketball: thoughts on No. 16-seeded American's season ending with an 83-72 loss to 16-seeded Mount St. Mary's in a First Four game in the NCAA Tournament, Navy head coach Ed DeChellis retiring and No. 2-seeded George Mason's season continuing with an 86-69 win over No. 7-seeded Samford in the first round of the NIT 56:11 - Wizards: reaction to - and some scheduled fun with - the tanking Wizards' clutch 128-112 loss at the NBA-worst Utah Jazz in a battle of the two worst teams in the NBA Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
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Episode 1,031: conversation with PFF’s Dalton Wasserman on PFF giving Commanders A- in free agency and more
MAR 19, 2025
Episode 1,031: conversation with PFF’s Dalton Wasserman on PFF giving Commanders A- in free agency and more
16:13 - Commanders: discussion of various items from press conferences off the Commanders announcing a number of signings/re-signings, including a health update from receiver Noah Brown, good stuff from Brown on former Houston Texans teammate and now Commanders teammate and left tackle Laremy Tunsil and what cornerback Noah Igbinoghene had to say about his role in the Commanders' new-look secondary 25:59 - Guest: Pro Football Focus data analyst Dalton Wasserman on PFF giving the Commanders an A- for their work in free agency and via trade in the NFL's 2025 offseason so far, why the team's trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil was an elite move, where Tunsil ranks among all left tackles in the NFL, why Tunsil's penalty problem isn't as bad as it sounds, where receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is at in his career, what the Commanders might be thinking in their signing of interior defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw to a reported three-year, $45 million contract, how linebacker Bobby Wagner remains underappreciated and more 51:04 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you 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 For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads
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53 MIN