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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.

Episodes

50 min
Jun 3, 2026Episode 1339
Episode 1,339: David Blough reveals how he designed his offense and discusses his offensive principles and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of Day 1 of Week 2 of 2026 Washington Commanders OTAs, including head coach Dan Quinn's philosophies regarding OTAs, perspective on offensive coordinator David Blough from Quinn and receiver Terry McLaurin and insight from Blough on how his transition from assistant quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator is going, how he has put his offense together, his offensive principles, offensive pass-game coordinator David Raih and more   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 7-3 loss to the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win at the Boston Red Sox   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Jun 2, 2026Episode 1338
Episode 1,338: Terry McLaurin raves about Jayden Daniels and provides insight on David Blough's offense and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of comments from receiver Terry McLaurin saying numerous good things about quarterback Jayden Daniels and highlighting a key theme for offensive coordinator David Blough's offense, reaction to estranged San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk having Daniels and the Washington Commanders as two of the three accounts that Aiyuk is following on Instagram, analysis from a Washington perspective of the Philadelphia Eagles trading receiver A.J. Brown and the Los Angeles Rams trading for edge defender Myles Garrett, thoughts on the New York Giants bringing back receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and what's going on with receiver Malik Nabers in his recovery from a torn right ACL and examination of who the best quarterback from the 2012 NFL Draft is off the reported retirement of Russell Wilson    Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 7-3 loss to the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: conversation about a controversy involving the Nats firing of an employee for what he said while being secretly recorded   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 hr 3 min
Jun 1, 2026Episode 1337
Episode 1,337: analysis with Ted Nguyen on benefits for Jayden Daniels under David Blough and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: NFL analyst Ted Nguyen of The Athletic on why he likes the Washington Commanders' new offensive coordinator-QB1 tandem of David Blough and Jayden Daniels, what Daniels can take from the evolution of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, the thought process behind Washington going with more under-center snaps for Daniels, where Kliff Kingsbury went wrong as Washington offensive coordinator, which of the NFC East's three new offensive coordinator-QB1 pairings will have the most success in the 2026 season, why center now is especially important for Washington, whether Washington should most want San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk or unrestricted-free-agent receiver Stefon Diggs and more   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of the Nats winning a three-game series against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of the O's winning two of the final three games for a split of a four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

56 min
May 29, 2026Episode 1336
Episode 1,336: Javon Kinlaw proclaims Washington Commanders' defense has "some mother f---ers now" and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including an in-depth Washington Nationals mailbag   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the defense off the start of of 2026 Washington Commanders OTAs, including reaction to optimism expressed by interior defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw and edge defender Charles Omenihu and discussion of cornerback Mike Sainristil off him addressing playing as an inside corner versus playing as an outside corner and more   Segment 3 - Guest: Washington Wizards analyst Kevin Folli of Wizards Film Room on X on what the team should do with its No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, what the Wizards have in their nucleus of Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson and Will Riley, whether the team should sign Trae Young and Anthony Davis to contract extensions, what grade the front office led by Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger and Wizards general manager Will Dawkins deserves and more   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube for great Washington Commanders discussion   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
May 28, 2026Episode 1335
Episode 1,335: Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels talk new offense as Washington Commanders begin OTAs and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of Day 1 of 2026 Washington Commanders OTAs, including left tackle Laremy Tunsil surprisingly being in attendance, what head coach Dan Quinn is seeing from quarterback Jayden Daniels and offensive coordinator David Blough, the notion of Daniels potentially having something to prove in the 2026 season and Daniels' comments on his good friend - and a potential Washington target - in San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk    Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 3-2 loss at the Cleveland Guardians, denying the Nats a three-game sweep but concluding a 4-2 road trip   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of an 11-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to complete a three-game sweep in which the O's outscored the Rays, 26-10   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
May 27, 2026Episode 1334
Episode 1,334: analysis with Ben Standig on if Washington has done enough to support Jayden Daniels and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack on if Washington has done enough to help quarterback Jayden Daniels in terms of his supporting cast, whether it might be worth it for Washington to trade for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk now in order to have him for the bulk of offseason practices and training camp and multiple Washington Commanders-Washington Wizards compare-and-contrast questions   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats improving to 29-27 with a 6-3 win at the Cleveland Guardians, marking the latest that the Nats have been at least two games above .500 in a regular season since being 40-38 through games on June 30, 2021   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
May 26, 2026Episode 1333
Episode 1,333: preview with Ben Standig on Washington Commanders' offseason position battles and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack on quarterback Jayden Daniels, including how much he should/will play in the 2026 preseason, and on position battles for the team in the 2026 offseason as OTAs begin   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats improving to 28-27 with a 10-2 win at the Cleveland Guardians, marking the latest that the Nats have been above .500 in a regular season since being 40-39 through games on July 1, 2021   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a wild 9-7 13-inning win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in a game in which 12 of the 16 runs were scored over the 11th through 13th innings   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

54 min
May 25, 2026Episode 1332
Episode 1,332: chat with Scott Turner on Washington Commanders' offseason and on dad Norv Turner and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: former Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner on the Washington Commanders' 2026 offseason and on his dad, former Washington Redskins head coach Norv Turner, including the what-if of the Skins not sticking with Brad Johnson as QB1 beyond the 1999 season and Norv Turner's underrated run as San Diego Chargers head coach   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats continuing their encouraging season by winning a three-game series at the National League-leading Atlanta Braves   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
May 22, 2026Episode 1331
Episode 1,331: preview with Nicki Jhabvala on 2026 Washington Commanders OTAs and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to the death of NASCAR star Kyle Busch at the age of 41, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic with a preview of 2026 Washington Commanders OTAs, including what truly matters at offseason practices, what Jhabvala is looking forward to hearing from quarterback Jayden Daniels, whether Daniels is poised for a big bounce-back season, analysis of Washington's competition at kicker, the significance of the departure of senior vice president of football initiatives Dave Gardi to become the Tennessee Titans' executive vice president of football operations and the extent to which head coach Dan Quinn is on the hot seat    Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 2-1 loss to the New York Mets at Nationals Park for a split of a four-game series to conclude a 4-3 homestand and a tribute to Howard Fendrich, longtime writer for The Associated Press, off his death at the age of 55   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
May 21, 2026Episode 1330
Episode 1,330: analysis with Mark Bullock on why Washington Commanders drafted Athan Kaliakmanis and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style breakdown of quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis off Washington taking him in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Rutgers, how Washington should go about handling the QB2 and QB3 spots with Jayden Daniels entrenched as the QB1 and how worried should we be about Washington's cornerback group   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: discussion of an 8-4 win over the New York Mets at Nationals Park for the Nats' 10th win in 16 games   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: reaction to a 5-3 loss at the Tampa Bay Rays to complete a three-game sweep and give the O's 14 losses in 20 games as the O's blew a 3-1 eighth-inning lead by allowing four runs in the bottom of the eighth   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

52 min
May 20, 2026Episode 1329
Episode 1,329: intel with Mike D'Abate on why Washington Commanders should sign Stefon Diggs and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: New England Patriots insider Mike D'Abate of SI.com on why the Washington Commanders should sign unrestricted-free-agent receiver Stefon Diggs off his impressive 2025 season for the Pats, including Diggs serving as the WR1 on the Pats' high-level offense, the style of receiver that Diggs was for the Pats, the role that Diggs played in the growth of quarterback Drake Maye and perspective on two controversies for Diggs with the Pats   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 9-6 win over the New York Mets at Nationals Park in a game in which the Nats overcame a 5-0 second-inning deficit and right fielder James Wood hit an inside-the-park grand slam   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 4-1 loss at the Tampa Bay Rays   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube for great Washington Commanders discussion   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

53 min
May 19, 2026Episode 1328
Episode 1,328: chat with ESPN's Brian Burke on him having Washington with historically great Net Rest and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics on him having the Washington Commanders as being elite - and historically great - in Net Rest in the NFL's 2026 regular season, why travel and home-field advantage don't matter in the NFL like they previously did, the most important factor for an NFL team's schedule beyond the quality of the team and more   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: reaction to and analysis of a crazy day for the Nats that featured the organization promoting shortstop/second baseman Seaver King from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Rochester, reports of the organization promoting outfielder Dylan Crews from Triple-A Rochester back to the Majors, a wild 16-7 12-inning loss to the New York Mets at Nationals Park and the Nats after the game optioning third baseman Brady House to Triple-A Rochester   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 16-6 loss at the Tampa Bay Rays as starting pitcher Trevor Rogers was bad for a fifth consecutive outing   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 hr
May 18, 2026Episode 1327
Episode 1,327: Washington Commanders elite in Net Rest, chat with Josh Robbins on Washington Wizards and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team ranking very highly in Net Rest for the 2026 regular season and a clarification on how many standalone games the team has in the 2026 regular season   Segment 3 - Guest: Washington Wizards insider Josh Robbins of The Athletic with intel on the team off covering the 2026 NBA Draft Combine, including what the Wizards are thinking with their No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, key points about the perceived top two players in the draft in AJ Dybantsa of BYU and Darryn Peterson of Kansas, what NBA executives think that the Wizards should do with the pick (including possibly trading it), what the Wizards could reasonably expect to get from the Utah Jazz if the Wizards traded down the one spot and whether the Wizards made a mistake in trading Deni Avdija    Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of the Nats winning a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of the O's losing a three-game series at the Washington Nationals and reaction to third baseman/second baseman Jordan Westburg undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

51 min
May 15, 2026Episode 1326
Episode 1,326: Washington Commanders' schedule features fierce and NFC East-loaded first 10 games and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including discussion of comments from Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger on why the Washington Wizards traded for Trae Young and on the state of the rebuild off the team winning the 206 NBA Draft Lottery   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: five takeaways from the team's 2026 regular-season schedule   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 15-1 loss at the Cincinnati Reds to deny the Nats a three-game sweep and give the Nats 15 consecutive losses in games in which the team can get to .500 in a regular season   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
May 14, 2026Episode 1325
Episode 1,325: conversation with Scott Turner on Taylor Heinicke and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: former Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner on former Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke off his recent retirement, including a deep dive on the greatest moments and games for Heinicke with Washington and reflection on whether the team ever considered truly going with Heinicke as QB1, why the team didn't do that and whether the team made a mistake in not doing that   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of an 8-7 10-inning win at the Cincinnati Reds in a game in which the Nats overcame a 5-0 second-inning deficit   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of 7-0 win over the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to win the three-game series   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube for great Washington Commanders discussion   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
May 13, 2026Episode 1324
Episode 1,324: All-22 analysis with Mark Bullock on Kaytron "Fat Man" Allen and Matt Gulbin and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with All-22-style deep dives on the two players who Washington took in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Penn State running back Kaytron "Fat Man" Allen and Michigan State center/guard Matt Gulbin, including whether Allen is a threat to Jacory Croskey-Merritt as Washington RB1 and whether Gulbin is a realistic possibility to be Washington's starting center   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 10-4 win at the Cincinnati Reds in a game in which the Nats hit six home runs   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a 6-2 loss to the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards as starting pitcher Trevor Rogers in his return from the 15-Day Injured List was bad for a fourth consecutive outing   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

59 min
May 12, 2026Episode 1323
Episode 1,323: analysis with Tyler Grisham on Antonio Williams and Greg Finberg on Washington Wizards and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Clemson offensive pass-game coordinator, receivers coach and recruiting coordinator Tyler Grisham on receiver Antonio Williams, who the Washington Commanders took in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Clemson, including Williams' consistency, impressive route-running, ability as both a slot receiver and outside receiver, standout athleticism and "elite" hands   Segment 3 - Guest: Greg Finberg, staff editor for Bullets Forever and host of The Wizards Podcast, on what the Washington Wizards winning the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery means for their rebuild, the future of Anthony Davis with the team and the future of Brian Keefe as the team's head coach and on what the Wizards should do with the No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft in terms of who the team should take and whether the team should trade the pick   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in a game in which the O's overcame a 2-0 seventh-inning deficit by scoring three runs in the bottom of the seventh    Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 hr 14 min
May 11, 2026Episode 1322
Episode 1,322: Washington Wizards win draft lottery, Washington Commanders hold rookie minicamp and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including in-depth reaction to the Washington Wizards winning the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the defense off the team's rookie minicamp, including the possibility of a joint training-camp practice, linebacker Sonny Styles standing out, the potential for Styles to be the team's green-dot guy, what head coach Dan Quinn very notably emphasized about defensive coordinator Daronte Jones and what the team could have in edge defender Joshua Josephs   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the offense and special teams off the team's rookie minicamp, including head coach Dan Quinn officially declaring a competition at kicker and potentially declaring a competition at center, what Quinn and receiver Antonio Williams himself feel about him as a slot receiver versus him as an outside receiver, the team having not just one but two notable rookie running backs in Kaytron Allen and Robert Henry Jr. and observation from Quinn on offensive coordinator David Blough   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing a three-game series at the Miami Marlins   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing a three-game series against the Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

52 min
May 8, 2026Episode 1321
Episode 1,321: chat with Matt Harmon on Antonio Williams and debate of Brandon Aiyuk vs. Stefon Diggs and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: NFL analyst Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Fantasy, the creator of the Reception Perception methodology for receiver evaluation, on why he's a big fan of the Washington Commanders having taken Clemson receiver Antonio Williams in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, who Washington should be/should have been most interested in regarding veteran receivers Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Stefon Diggs, where we are with Washington's No. 1 receiver, Terry McLaurin, and more   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 7-5 win over the Minnesota Twins at Nationals Park to win the three-game series and conclude a 3-3 homestand   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 walk-off loss at the Miami Marlins, denying the O's a three-game sweep and concluding a 2-5 road trip    Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube for great Washington Commanders discussion   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

51 min
May 7, 2026Episode 1320
Episode 1,320: chat with SIS' Alex Vigderman on Washington being No. 2 in most value lost to injury in 2025 and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Alex Vigderman, vice president of analytics for Sports Info Solutions, on the Washington Commanders per his methodology ranking No. 2 in the NFL in most value lost to injury in the 2025 regular season, the realities of injuries in the NFL, Washington for the 2025 regular season having the highest average snap-weighted age in the NFL in terms of offensive and defensive snaps and where we are with Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 15-2 win over the Minnesota Twins at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 7-4 win at the Miami Marlins   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
May 6, 2026Episode 1319
Episode 1,319: chat with PFSN's Cam Mellor on giving A+ to Washington for what it did in 2026 NFL Draft and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Cam Mellor, chief analytics and growth officer for Pro Football & Sports Network (PFSN), on the outlet giving the Washington Commanders an A+ for what they did in the 2026 NFL Draft, including a breakdown of the reasoning for the grade for each of Washington's six picks in the draft and insight on Mellor's innovative Impact metrics   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of an 11-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a 9-7 win at the Miami Marlins to snap a five-game losing streak in a game in which the O's blew a 7-4 seventh-inning lead   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

52 min
May 5, 2026Episode 1318
Episode 1,318: deep dive with legendary Penn State play-by-play announcer Steve Jones on Kaytron Allen and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including a memorable call from legendary MLB play-by-play announcer John Sterling off his death at the age of 87 and discussion of the Washington Commanders potentially acquiring San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk   Segment 2 - Guest: legendary Penn State football and men's basketball radio play-by-play announcer Steve Jones on the many reasons to be excited about the Washington Commanders having taken Penn State running back Kaytron "Fat Man" Allen in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft and what Washington has in edge defender and Penn State product Odafe Oweh   Segment 3 - Baltimore Orioles: analysis of a 12-1 loss at the New York Yankees to complete a four-game sweep in which the O's got outscored, 39-10   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
May 4, 2026Episode 1317
Episode 1,317: deep dive with legendary Ohio State play-by-play announcer Paul Keels on Sonny Styles and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: legendary Ohio State football and men's basketball radio play-by-play announcer Paul Keels on the many reasons to be excited about the Washington Commanders having taken Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, memories of Washington receiver Terry McLaurin at Ohio State and more   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing the first three games of a four-game series at the New York Yankees by a combined score of 27-9   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
May 1, 2026Episode 1316
Episode 1,316: All-22 analysis with Mark Bullock on Antonio Williams and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to former Washington Wizards star John Wall becoming the president of basketball operations for Howard men's basketball, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on receiver Antonio Williams, who Washington took in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Clemson, including the extent to which Williams is a slot receiver versus an outside receiver, how Williams is poised to play the same role for Washington that receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown plays for the Detroit Lions, Williams' quality route-running and what Washington drafting Williams means for fellow Commanders receivers Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 5-4 win at the New York Mets to win two out of the three games in the series   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a split of a doubleheader against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to win two out of the three games in the series   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Apr 30, 2026Episode 1315
Episode 1,315: All-22 analysis with Mark Bullock on Sonny Styles and Joshua Josephs and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to the latest comments from the Washington Wizards' Anthony Davis on the state of the team, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on the two defensive players who the team took in the 2026 NFL Draft in Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7-overall pick and Tennessee edge defender Joshua Josephs in the fifth round, including how Bullock sees new Washington defensive coordinator Daronte Jones using Styles, the extent to which Styles can excel in pass coverage, what the drafting of Styles means for linebackers Leo Chenal, Frankie Luvu and Jordan Magee and how Josephs needs work but also offers extreme upside   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 14-2 win at the New York Mets   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube for great Washington Commanders discussion   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Apr 29, 2026Episode 1314
Episode 1,314: chat with ESPN's Brian Burke on Washington being tied for No. 1 in value in 2026 NFL Draft and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Brian Burke of ESPN Analytics on him ranking the Washington Commanders as being tied for No. 1 in the NFL in value in the 2026 NFL Draft, drafting the best player available versus drafting for need, the rise in wisdom-of-crowds-style analysis of the NFL Draft, linebacker Sonny Styles surprisingly being available to Washington with its No. 7-overall pick in the draft, whether positional value for defensive players in the NFL has lost meaning, the viability of Washington stacking quarterbacks in NFL Drafts, what to make of Washington's QB2, Marcus Mariota, excelling in air yards in the 2025 regular season and more   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of an 8-0 loss at the New York Mets   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com 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 [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Apr 28, 2026Episode 1313
Episode 1,313: deep dive with Ryan Fowler on Washington Commanders' 2026 NFL Draft class and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst (and Washington Commanders fan) Ryan Fowler of NBC Sports Philadelphia with an in-depth breakdown of the six players who Washington took in the 2026 NFL Draft and analysis of the Commanders' new offensive coordinator, David Blough, and defensive coordinator, Daronte Jones, including why Fowler is extremely excited about linebacker Sonny Styles and how Fowler in receiver Antonio Williams sees former Redskins receiver Santana Moss   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Apr 27, 2026Episode 1312
Episode 1,312: deep dive with Thor Nystrom on Washington Commanders' 2026 NFL Draft class and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including a tribute to former Washington Redskins linebacker Monte Coleman off his death at the age of 68, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom of Thor's NFL Draft Substack and SKOR North on the six players who the Washington Commanders took in the 2026 NFL Draft, including why he's a big fan of Washington's two defensive picks in linebacker Sonny Styles and edge defender Joshua Josephs, what Styles can be in new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones' defense, whether Antonio Williams is more of a slot receiver or wide receiver, what running back Kaytron "Fat Man" Allen brings to Washington and the reason for Washington taking quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in the seventh round   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 2-1 10-inning win at the Chicago White Sox to win two out of three games in the series and conclude the Nats going 9-8 in a stretch of 17 consecutive days with no off day   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to lose two out of three games in the series and drop the O's to just 4-8 over their last 12 games   Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 hr 15 min
Apr 26, 2026Episode 1311
Episode 1,311: Washington Commanders use four of five picks in Rounds 2-7 of 2026 NFL Draft on offense and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of what the team did on offense in the 2026 NFL Draft in taking Clemson receiver Antonio Williams in the third round, Penn State running back Kaytron "Fat Man" Allen and Michigan State center/guard Matt Gulbin in the sixth round and Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in the seventh round and reaction to an update on Washington potentially acquiring San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of what the team did on defense in the 2026 NFL Draft in taking Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles in the first round and Tennessee edge defender Joshua Josephs in the fifth round   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of the Nats going 1-1 over the first two games of a three-game series at the Chicago White Sox via a 5-4 loss in a game in which the Nats blew a 3-1 sixth-inning lead but also overcame a 4-3 eighth-inning deficit and a 6-3 10-inning win in a game in which the Nats blew a 2-0 eighth-inning lead but scored four runs in the top of the 10th   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of the O's going 1-1 over the first two games of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards via a 10-3 win and a 17-1 loss   Warby Parker has revolutionized buying eye glasses - buy one prescription pair and get 20 percent off any additional prescription pairs at WarbyParker.com/Galdi   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

51 min
Apr 24, 2026Episode 1310
Episode 1,310: Washington Commanders take Sonny Styles with No. 7-overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: reaction to and analysis of Washington taking Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park to lose three out of four games in the series   Warby Parker has revolutionized buying eye glasses - buy one prescription pair and get 20 percent off any additional prescription pairs at WarbyParker.com/Galdi   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns   Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Apr 23, 2026Episode 1309
Episode 1,309: chat with Dan Pizzuta on myths and realities of positional value for Washington at No. 7 and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: NFL analyst Dan Pizzuta of Snaps And Stats on positional value in the NFL given the possibility of the Washington Commanders spending the No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on a player at a non-premium position, the true meaning of positional value, whether we are looking at positional value all wrong, why Pizzuta is bullish on Washington for the 2026 season, how we should process Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels' 2025 season and more    Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of an 8-6 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park in a game in which the Nats and Braves combined for seven home runs   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of an 8-6 win at the Kansas City Royals to win two out of three games in a wild series   Warby Parker has revolutionized buying eye glasses - buy one prescription pair and get 20 percent off any additional prescription pairs at WarbyParker.com/Galdi   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube for great Washington Commanders discussion   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Apr 22, 2026Episode 1308
Episode 1,308: deep dive with Sam Fortier on whether Washington should trade down from No. 7 and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Sam Fortier, who covered the Washington Commanders franchise for The Washington Post for the 2020 through 2024 seasons, on whether Washington should trade down from its No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, when it is appropriate to stick and pick, the nature of NFL Draft trade-value charts (on which Fortier wrote an extensive piece in April 2022), why Fortier is optimistic about Washington off its disappointing 2025 season and more   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of an 11-4 win over the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park in a game in which the Nats drew an astounding 12 walks    Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 6-5 walk-off loss at the Kansas City Royals in a game in which the O's overcame a 4-3 eighth-inning deficit but blew a 5-4 eighth-inning lead   Warby Parker has revolutionized buying eye glasses - buy one prescription pair and get 20 percent off any additional prescription pairs at WarbyParker.com/Galdi   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

53 min
Apr 21, 2026Episode 1307
Episode 1,307: analysis with Grinding The Mocks' Benjamin Robinson on what Washington will do at No. 7 and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including four takeaways from a joint, season-ending press conference for Washington Capitals president of hockey operations Brian MacLellan and Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Benjamin Robinson, creator of Grinding The Mocks, an innovative website that uses mock drafts, the wisdom of crowds and data science to predict NFL Drafts, on what the data is saying about what the Washington Commanders will do with their No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which notable players will be available to Washington at 7, the likelihood of Washington trading down from 7 and much more   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 9-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park in a game in which the Nats blew a 3-2 sixth-inning lead by allowing five runs in the top of the sixth   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a 7-5 12-inning win at the Kansas City Royals in a game in which the O's overcame a 1-0 ninth-inning deficit   Warby Parker has revolutionized buying eye glasses - buy one prescription pair and get 20 percent off any additional prescription pairs at WarbyParker.com/Galdi   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

59 min
Apr 20, 2026Episode 1306
Episode 1,306: conversation with Mike Tanier on Washington at No. 7 and Adam Peters' roster building and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: NFL analytics pioneer and NFL analyst Mike Tanier of Too Deep Zone on Substack on the Washington Commanders and the 2026 NFL Draft, including whether the draft is a bad draft, whether positional value matters less than normal for this draft, who Washington should most hope is available with its No. 7-overall pick in the draft, the likelihood of trades in the first round of the draft, the phenomenon of Washington general manager Adam Peters rebuilding while also contending and the truth about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (as Tanier is a big Eagles fan)   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two out of three games against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing three out of four games at the Cleveland Guardians   Warby Parker has revolutionized buying eye glasses - buy one prescription pair and get 20 percent off any additional prescription pairs at WarbyParker.com/Galdi   Refresh your wardrobe via Quince - go to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

51 min
Apr 17, 2026Episode 1305
Episode 1,305: Adam Peters discusses his thinking and process with No. 7-overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin indicating that he isn't retiring and will play for the Caps in the 2026-2027 season, and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters during a joint, pre-draft press conference with assistant general manager Lance Newmark, including the predictability of what will happen before Washington's No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the pressure on Peters to get the pick right, the issue of positional value, the likelihood of Washington trading down from 7, praise for the team's Football Solutions department and Peters being a big fan of Washington's new uniforms   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a wild 8-7 10-inning win at the Pittsburgh Pirates for a split of a four-game series to conclude a 5-2 road trip   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 loss at the Cleveland Guardians in a game in which the O's got no-hit for eight innings   Ethos makes getting life insurance fast and easy - get your free quote at Ethos.com/AlGaldi   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Apr 16, 2026Episode 1304
Episode 1,304: Washington Commanders reveal new Redskins-like primary uniform and new alt with spear and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: reaction to and discussion of Washington's new uniforms, including why Galdi likes them, what he'd change, the word "Commanders" not appearing anywhere on any of the new uniforms, how the new uniforms represent a certain strategy from the Josh Harris ownership group and what more could be coming regarding that strategy   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 2-0 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of an 8-5 10-inning loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   Ethos makes getting life insurance fast and easy - get your free quote at Ethos.com/AlGaldi   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

59 min
Apr 15, 2026Episode 1303
Episode 1,303: deep dive with Sam Monson on what Washington Commanders should do with No. 7 pick and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: NFL analyst Sam Monson, co-host of Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson, which has nearly 79,000 subscribers on YouTube, on what the Washington Commanders should do with their No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, including why he in his mock first round of the 2026 NFL Draft has Washington taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at 7, who Monson has as the WR1 in the draft, why Monson has LSU's Mansoor Delane as the CB1 in the draft, the trickiness of who the top edge defender in the draft is, how willing Washington should be to trade down from 7, whether we should feel as good about Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels now as we did a year ago at this time and the sale - and demise - of Pro Football Focus   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: discussion of the future of winger Alex Ovechkin and why the Caps didn't make the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs off the team concluding going 43-30-9 in the NHL's 2025-2026 regular season with a 2-1 win at the Columbus Blue Jackets   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 5-4 win at the Pittsburgh Pirates   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks   Ethos makes getting life insurance fast and easy - get your free quote at Ethos.com/AlGaldi   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

57 min
Apr 14, 2026Episode 1302
Episode 1,302: deep dive with Mark Bullock on Washington possibly drafting one of Ohio State's Big 4 at No. 7 and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to the Washington Capitals being eliminated from contention for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and to the Washington Wizards' Anthony Davis saying,  "I'm under contract...I love my money...", and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on Washington with its No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft potentially taking one of the major four prospects out of Ohio State in linebacker/edge defender Arvell Reese, linebacker Sonny Styles, safety Caleb Downs or receiver Carnell Tate, including the strengths and concerns with the players, who Washington should most want and how would each guy fit on the Commanders   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 16-5 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game in which the Nats allowed the Pirates to score four runs in the bottom of the second and 10 runs in the bottom of the sixth   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 9-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in a game in which the O's overcame a 7-1 sixth-inning deficit   Ethos makes getting life insurance fast and easy - get your free quote at Ethos.com/AlGaldi   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 hr 8 min
Apr 13, 2026Episode 1301
Episode 1,301: analysis with Mark Bullock on Washington potentially drafting Jeremiyah Love at No. 7 and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on the Commanders potentially taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with their No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, including where Bullock stands philosophically on Washington spending a No. 7-overall pick on a running back, how good Love is as a pass catcher, what makes Love so dynamic as a ball carrier and how Love compares with Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson as a prospect   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: discussion of a 6-3 win at the Pittsburgh Penguins and a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena as the Caps fight to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs and as the possibility of winger Alex Ovechkin retiring looms   Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: reaction to the Wizards' 140-117 loss to the Miami Heat at Capital One Arena and 130-117 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers, concluding the tanking Wizards going an NBA-worst 17-65 in the 2025-2026 regular season and thus guaranteeing that they will have no worse than the No. 5-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft   Segment 5 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of the Nats sweeping a three-game series at the Milwaukee Brewers, including the Nats' shockingly great offense   Segment 6 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on the O's winning two out of three games against the San Francisco Giants at Oriole Park at Camden Yards despite more injuries for the O's   Ethos makes getting life insurance fast and easy - get your free quote at Ethos.com/AlGaldi   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

53 min
Apr 10, 2026Episode 1300
Episode 1,300: chat with NFL Draft analyst Matt Waldman on Jeremiyah Love and top WRs for Washington and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Matt Waldman, creator of the innovative Rookie Scouting Portfolio, on whether NFL teams regarding the NFL Draft are better now as compared to 20 years ago, how open the Washington Commanders should be to taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with their No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, how Love compares with Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, why Ohio State's Carnell Tate is the WR1 in the 2026 NFL Draft, why USC's Makai Lemon is the WR2 in the draft, a surprising WR3 in the draft and why Waldman still prefers Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels over New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye   Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: discussion of a 119-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls, clinching the Wizards finishing with a bottom-two record in the NBA's 2025-2026 regular season and thus guaranteeing that they will pick no lower than sixth in the 2026 NBA Draft   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Apr 9, 2026Episode 1299
Episode 1,299: conversation with NFL Draft analyst Jon Ledyard on WRs and DEs for Washington at No. 7 and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst, Tampa Bay Buccaneers analyst and Pittsburgh Steelers analyst Jon Ledyard of Audibles & Analytics on Substack on the possibility of the Washington Commanders in the 2026 NFL Draft trading down from their No. 7-overall pick with a quarterback-needy team wanting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and on the best players at two premium positions that have come up a lot as potentially being addressed by Washington at 7 in receiver and edge defender   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: update on the future of winger Alex Ovechkin and analysis of a 4-0 win at the Toronto Maple Leafs   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 6-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals to lose two out of three games in the series and a tribute to former Nats first-base coach and former Baltimore Orioles first-base coach Davey Lopes off his death at the age of 80   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: reaction to starting pitcher Zach Eflin undergoing season-ending right-elbow UCL reconstruction and discussion of a 5-3 win at the Chicago White Sox to complete a three-game sweep   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Apr 8, 2026Episode 1298
Episode 1,298: deep dive with legendary Indianapolis Colts insider Mike Chappell on Nick Cross and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: longtime Indianapolis Colts insider Mike Chappell of FOX59/CBS4 Sports in Indianapolis on what the Washington Commanders have in having signed Colts unrestricted-free-agent safety Nick Cross, Washington's failed pursuit of Colts unrestricted-free-agent receiver Alec Pierce (who re-signed with the Colts) and how committed the Colts are to former New York Giants quarterback - and notorious Washington killer - Daniels Jones as QB1   Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: reaction to a 129-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls, clinching the Wizards finishing with a bottom-four record in the NBA for the 2025-2026 regular season and thus guaranteeing them keeping their reported top-eight-protected first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 7-6 10-inning loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in a game in which the Nats blew a 5-2 seventh-inning lead   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 4-2 win at the Chicago White Sox in a game in which the O's overcame a 2-1 eighth-inning deficit   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Apr 7, 2026Episode 1297
Episode 1,297: analysis with KC Chiefs podcast host Matt Verderame on Leo Chenal and Charles Omenihu and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Matt Verderame, host of The Matt Verderame Show, which is a very successful Kansas City Chiefs podcast on Patreon, on what the Washington Commanders have in having signed two Chiefs unrestricted free agents in linebacker Leo Chenal and edge defender Charles Omenihu, including how each guy performed for the Chiefs and the best usage of each guy   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 9-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a game in which the Nats overcame a 6-3 eighth-inning deficit by scoring six runs in the bottom of the eighth   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a 2-1 win at the Chicago White Sox   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 hr 2 min
Apr 6, 2026Episode 1296
Episode 1,296: analysis with Ben Standig on Adam Peters' salary-cap management for Washington and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack on how general manager Adam Peters is - and should be - handling the team from a salary-cap perspective   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: discussion of a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres and an 8-1 loss at the New York Rangers in a Jekyll-and-Hyde weekend for the Caps as they battle to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs   Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 152-136 loss at the Miami Heat and a 121-115 loss at the Brooklyn Nets, giving the tanking Wizards the worst record in the NBA's 2025-2026 regular season at 17-61   Segment 5 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of the Nats getting swept in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers   Segment 6 - Baltimore Orioles: reaction to the O's getting swept in a three-game series at the Pittsburgh Pirates   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Apr 3, 2026Episode 1295
Episode 1,295: intel with Ben Standig on what Washington will do with No. 7-overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack on his takeaways from the NFL's Annual League Meeting and where we are with what Washington will do with its No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, including the likelihood of the team re-signing any of its many remaining prominent unrestricted free agents, which Washington player is most likely to wear the green dot in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, the lingering uncertainty with the team's 2024 NFL Draft class, the possibility of the team trading down in the first round of the draft and who the team might take if it sticks and picks at No. 7   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 7-3 loss at the New Jersey Devils   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

51 min
Apr 2, 2026Episode 1294
Episode 1,294: Adam Peters and Dan Quinn open up about NFL Draft philosophies and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including thoughts on an explosive ESPN report about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and listener feedback, including intel on NFL sponsors having green-lit the Washington Redskins logo based on Chief John Two Guns Whitecalf   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at the NFL's Annual League Meeting regarding their NFL Draft philosophies, including drafting best-player-available versus drafting for need, whether what the team has done in free agency in the 2026 offseason will impact what the team does in the 2026 NFL Draft, the possibility of the team spending its No. 7-overall pick in the draft on a running back in Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love, how much premium positions matter regarding draft value and Peters' effusive - and perhaps telling - praise for Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles   Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: reaction to an embarrassing 153-131 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, putting the tanking Wizards in sole possession of the worst record in the NBA in the 2025-2026 regular season at 17-59   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 6-5 10-inning loss at the Philadelphia Phillies in a game in which the Nats blew a 5-1 seventh-inning lead to lose two out of three games in the series   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of an 8-5 win over the Texas Rangers to avoid a three-game sweep   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

59 min
Apr 1, 2026Episode 1293
Episode 1,293: Adam Peters and Dan Quinn discuss Jayden Daniels, center situation, free-agency moves and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at the NFL's Annual League Meeting, including the mystery that is why the team released center Tyler Biadasz, whether it tried to trade Biadasz, its plan at center, how Adam Peters felt about quarterback Jayden Daniels playing in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, a goal for Daniels in the 2026 offseason being to put on more muscle, assessments of the team at tight end, receiver, running back, edge defender, linebacker and cornerback and a player who Quinn expects to emerge in the 2026 season   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: discussion of a 3-2 loss at the Philadelphia Phillies   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on an 8-5 loss to the Texas Rangers   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

44 min
Mar 31, 2026Episode 1292
Episode 1,292: Josh Harris says Washington has "a lot of surprises up our sleeve" regarding team brand and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of comments from managing partner Josh Harris at the NFL's Annual League Meeting, including him saying that the team in the 2026 offseason is operating with urgency, his confidence level in general Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn, the goal of the soon-to-be-announced new uniforms, the team still being committed to the name Commanders but also having "a lot of surprises up our sleeve" regarding the branding of the team and the latest on the new stadium being built on the RFK Stadium site   Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 120-101 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers, moving the tanking Wizards into a tie with the Indiana Pacers for the worst record in the NBA in the 2025-2026 regular season   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 13-2 win at the Philadelphia Phillies   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a 5-2 loss to the Texas Rangers   Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 hr 5 min
Mar 30, 2026Episode 1291
Episode 1,291: deep dive with Los Angeles Chargers podcast host Steven Haglund on Odafe Oweh and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Steven Haglund, co-host of the very successful Guilty As Charged podcast about the Los Angeles Chargers, on what the Washington Commanders have in having signed Chargers unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Odafe Oweh, why the Chargers are thrilled to have signed center Tyler Biadasz off Washington having released him and the dynamic between new Chargers offensive coordinator and former Redskins offensive assistant Mike McDaniel and Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: discussion of a 5-4 shootout win at the Vegas Golden Knights in a game in which the Caps blew a 3-0 second-period lead but overcame a 4-3 third-period deficit   Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 131-126 loss at the Golden State Warriors and a 123-88 loss at the Portland Trail Blazers, continuing the Wizards tanking in fine fashion   Segment 5 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two of three games at the Chicago Cubs, including outfielder Joey Wiemer getting on base in each of his eight plate appearances   Segment 6 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two out of three games against the Minnesota Twins and reaction to the O's signing starting pitcher Shane Baz to a five-year contract extension   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

50 min
Mar 27, 2026Episode 1290
Episode 1,290: deep dive with Tampa Bay Buccaneers analyst Jon Ledyard on Rachaad White and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Tampa Bay Buccaneers analyst, Pittsburgh Steelers analyst and NFL Draft analyst Jon Ledyard of Audibles & Analytics on Substack on what the Washington Commanders have in having signed Bucs unrestricted-free-agent running back Rachaad White and why the Commanders should not be so quick to take Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 7-4 win at the Utah Mammoth in a game in which winger Alex Ovechkin scored three goals for the 34th regular-season hat trick of his NHL career   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 10-4 win at the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day   The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you   Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube   For advertising inquiries, email [email protected]   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.