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The Al Galdi Podcast

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 1,365: conversation with Joe Pisapia on Jayden Daniels being No. 5 QB in NFL in fantasy football and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including scheduled fun with San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk posting an Instagram video in which he asked for a call from Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and thoughts on the Washington Wizards' big-money contract for Trae Young off the team's re-signing of him as an unrestricted free agent becoming official   Segment 2 - Guest: Joe Pisapia, podcast host for Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros and author of The 2026 Fantasy Football Black Book, on the Washington Commanders from a fantasy perspective, including how they rate in Pisapia's innovative E.C.O. System metric, why Jayden Daniels is the No. 5 quarterback in the NFL in terms of fantasy, what the offense of new Washington offensive coordinator David Blough will mean for Daniels, why Pisapia is bullish on receiver Terry McLaurin for a bounce-back season and why Pisapia has the four NFC East QB1s as being among the top 11 quarterbacks in the NFL in terms of fantasy   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 9-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and thoughts on former Orioles manager Phil Regan off his death at the age of 89    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.

  2. 999

    Episode 1,364: chat with Mark Bullock on Washington having K'Lavon Chaisson in Andrew Van Ginkel role and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including reaction to San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk indicating that he will not be applying for reinstatement and discussion of the Washington Wizards reportedly agreeing with the Dallas Mavericks on a sign-and-trade for Khris Middleton   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with All-22-style analysis of edge defender K'Lavon Chaisson serving in the Andrew Van Ginkel role in defensive coordinator Daronte Jones' Brian Flores-style defense, the extent to which there in the defense will be ample playing time for three linebackers in Sonny Styles, Leo Chenal and Frankie Luvu, how linebacker Jordan Magee fits with the defense and Washington apparently shifting to a 3-4 base defense   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros at Nationals Park and examination of manager Blake Butera taking the blame for the handling of relief pitcher Cole Henry in a rough outing   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   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.

  3. 998

    Episode 1,363: deep dive with J.I. Halsell on how Brandon Aiyuk saga ends and Jayden Daniels extension and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including reaction to the Washington Commanders reportedly agreeing with unrestricted-free-agent cornerback Rasul Douglas on a one-year contract and a mailbag on the saga of San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk wanting to play for Washington off his back-and-forth with Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels on Instagram   Segment 2 - Guest: former Washington Redskins salary-cap analyst J.I. Halsell, who currently is the executive vice president of client compensation for a prominent agency in 3 Strand Sports And Entertainment, on how the saga of disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk in his quest to play for the Washington Commanders can realistically end, what will/should go into Washington's decision on whether to acquire Aiyuk, what Halsell thinks about Washington's 2026 offseason, Halsell's assessment of quarterback Jayden Daniels potentially signing a mega-money contract extension in the 2027 offseason upon becoming contract-extension-eligible and what Halsell makes of Daniels having his mom as his agent   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: discussion of comments from winger Alex Ovechkin, lead owner Ted Leonsis, president of hockey operations Brian MacLellan and senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick at a media availability in honor of the Caps having re-signed Ovechkin as an unrestricted free agent to a one-year contract for a 22nd NHL season, including the coming season not necessarily being Ovechkin's final season as an NHL player and what has gone into the Caps' aggressive, all-in approach to their 2026 offseason   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 12-11 win over the Houston Astros at Nationals Park in a game in which the Nats overcame a 6-1 third-inning deficit but allowed a 12-6 sixth-inning lead to get whittled down to 12-11 in the top of the eighth   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.

  4. 997

    Episode 1,362: deep dive with J.I. Halsell on intricacies of Brandon Aiyuk saga relevant to Washington and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including sorting through a wild interaction between San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels on Instagram and thoughts on the Washington Wizards reportedly agreeing on a trade for the Los Angeles Lakers' DeAndre Ayton and on multiple reported coaching-staff moves by the Wizards   Segment 2 - Guest: former Washington Redskins salary-cap analyst J.I. Halsell, who currently is the executive vice president of client compensation for a prominent agency in 3 Strand Sports And Entertainment, on the saga of disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk in his quest to play for the Washington Commanders, including the legitimacy of Aiyuk's gripes with his former agent and with the 49ers, what to make of Aiyuk and the NFL Players Association not going after the money that the 49ers voided, the possibility of the 49ers going after more of Aiyuk's money and whether Washington is at risk for a tampering charge   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: discussion of the Caps re-signing unrestricted-free-agent winger Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract for a 22nd NHL season and of the Caps' aggressive, all-in offseason off comments from head coach Spencer Carbery   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two out of three games against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park, reaction to the Nats having two 2026 All-Stars in shortstop CJ Abrams and outfielder James Wood and examination of the Nats designating outfielder Robert Hassell III for assignment   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two out of three games at the Cincinnati Reds and reaction to the O's having one 2026 All-Star in catcher Adley Rutschman    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.

  5. 996

    Episode 1,361: analysis with Warren Sharp on Dan Quinn and Washington Commanders' defense and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including discussion of the Washington Capitals re-signing unrestricted-free-agent winger Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract for his 22nd NHL season and reaction to MLB suspending Washington Nationals starting pitchers Cade Cavalli and Miles Mikas as part of punishments for an in-game scuffle with the Boston Red Sox   Segment 2 - Guest: Warren Sharp of SharpFootballAnalysis.com, author of The Sharp Football Analysis 2026 Football Preview, on the Washington Commanders, including advanced statistical breakdowns of why head coach Dan Quinn should be on the hot seat, the spectacular extent to which the defense was bad in the 2025 regular season, the outlook for the defense in the 2026 regular season and the good news and bad news with Washington's 2026 regular-season schedule   Segment 3 - Guest: Steve Buckhantz, who was the television play-by-play announcer for the Washington Wizards for the 1997-1998 through 2018-2019 seasons, on the excitement with the Wizards, what the Wizards might have in AJ Dybantsa, who the best player for the Wizards was over Buckhantz's 22 seasons as the television voice of the team and stories of his Buckhantz's time with Michael Jordan over his two seasons as a player for the Wizards   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.

  6. 995

    Episode 1,360: analysis with Warren Sharp on Jayden Daniels and Washington Commanders' new offense and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including commemoration of the six-year anniversary of the infamous statement from FedEx calling for the Washington Redskins to change their name and reaction to the Washington Capitals making a big splash on Day 1 of free agency in the NHL's 2026 offseason   Segment 2 - Guest: Warren Sharp of SharpFootballAnalysis.com, author of The Sharp Football Analysis 2026 Football Preview, on the Washington Commanders' offense, including advanced statistical breakdowns of why Sharp is a big believer in quarterback Jayden Daniels, what to expect under new offensive coordinator David Blough and why Sharp is concerned about Daniels' supporting cast on offense   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: discussion of a 10-2 win at the Boston Red Sox to conclude a 4-2 road trip and examination of an apology from Nats starting pitcher Cade Cavalli for saying, "Sit down, boy," to Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on a 6-1 win over the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for just the Orioles' ninth win in 24 games   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.

  7. 994

    Episode 1,359: breakdown with Justin Melo on Washington Commanders getting a steal in Kaytron Allen and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including thoughts on the Washington Wizards reportedly not trading Anthony Davis but potentially being a contender to sign unrestricted free agents LeBron James and Russell Westbrook and discussion of San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk in his quest to join the Washington Commanders   Segment 2 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Justin Melo of SI.com on why the Washington Commanders pulled off a steal in getting Penn State running back Kaytron Allen in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, what Washington has in running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt and how tight end Chig Okonkwo can help Washington   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of an 8-1 win at the Boston Red Sox in a game in which starting pitcher Cade Cavalli was outstanding and was involved in a benches-and-bullpens-clearing incident   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: reaction to a 9-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, dropping the O's to their most games below .500 in MLB's 2026 regular season at 39-48   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.

  8. 993

    Episode 1,358: chat with Mark Bullock on David Blough wanting 10 targets per game for Terry McLaurin and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including reaction to the Golden State Warriors reportedly wanting to trade for the Washington Wizards' Anthony Davis and discussion of San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk in his quest to join the Washington Commanders   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with All-22-style analysis of offensive coordinator David Blough wanting to get receiver Terry McLaurin at least 10 targets per game in the 2026 regular season, Blough having McLaurin move around more in terms of where he's lining up and what receiver Treylon Burks can be in Blough's offense   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 6-3 loss at the Boston Red Sox   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on an 8-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   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.

  9. 992

    Episode 1,357: Brandon Aiyuk details issues with San Francisco in continuing quest to join Washington and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk continuing his social-media campaign to be released by the team and be signed by Washington, including him at last providing specifics on his grievances with the 49ers and him addressing a fracture and parting with his agent   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: discussion of what the Caps did in the 2026 NHL Draft, their active offseason and the future of winger Alex Ovechkin off comments from senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick in a post-draft press conference   Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on Felix Okpara off his introductory press conference for the Wizards, including the potential for him to be part of a defensive resurgence for the team   Segment 5 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of the Nats winning a three-game series at the Baltimore Orioles, including first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. continuing his amazing month   Segment 6 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing a three-game series to the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, including reaction to notable comments from president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Elias   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.

  10. 991

    Episode 1,356: will AJ Dybantsa have Jayden Daniels-like effect on Washington Wizards? and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including discussion of the latest regarding San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk wanting to play for the Washington Commanders and what went wrong for him with the Niners   Segment 2 - Washington Wizards: analysis of AJ Dybantsa off his introductory press conference for the Wizards, including thoughts on who will be the king of Washington, D.C. sports when Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin retires and examination of Dybantsa potentially impacting the Wizards the way that quarterback Jayden Daniels has impacted the Washington Commanders   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a third consecutive loss featuring a bullpen meltdown - a 10-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in a game in which the Nats blew a 5-0 sixth-inning lead by allowing the Phillies to score 10 unanswered runs   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.

  11. 990

    Episode 1,355: Adam Schefter provides intel on Washington and Brandon Aiyuk as IG posts continue and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including reaction to the Washington Wizards reportedly acquiring Felix Okpara of the University of Tennessee via the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the latest regarding San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk wanting to play for Washington, including his barrage of Instagram posts continuing, intel from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter and notable comments from 49ers tight end George Kittle   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of the Caps acquiring forward Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres for a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and forward David Kampf in a sign-and-trade acquisition that includes Tuch getting an eight-year, $84 million contract extension   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in a game in which the Nats blew a 4-3 ninth-inning lead by allowing two runs in the top of the ninth   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on a 7-6 10-inning loss at the Los Angeles Angels in a game in which the O's blew a 5-2 eighth-inning lead to lose two out of three games in the series   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.

  12. 989

    Episode 1,354: Washington Wizards take AJ Dybantsa with No. 1-overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including examination of whether the Washington Commanders should be open to re-signing unrestricted-free-agent receiver Deebo Samuel Sr.   Segment 2 - Washington Wizards: reaction to the Wizards taking AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and discussion of Trae Young reportedly agreeing to re-sign with the Wizards via a four-year contract worth approximately $212 million   Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of the Caps trading forwards Connor McMichael and Milton Gastrin and the No. 16-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the St. Louis Blues for forward Jordan Kyrou   Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 14-9 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in a game in which the Nats blew a 5-3 eighth-inning lead, overcame a 6-5 eighth-inning deficit and blew an 8-6 ninth-inning lead by allowing eight runs in the top of the ninth   Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on a 5-1 loss at the Los Angeles Angeles   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.

  13. 988

    Episode 1,353: preview with Chase Hughes on Washington Wizards' decision at No. 1 in 2026 NBA Draft and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including reaction to reports of Trae Young agreeing to re-sign with the Washington Wizards via a four-year contract worth approximately $212 million and thoughts on yet another Washington Commanders-related item from San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on Instagram   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Wizards insider Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network on what the Wizards will do with their No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, including a tale-of-the-tape-style breakdown of the perceived top two candidates to be taken by the Wizards at 1 in AJ Dybantsa of BYU and Darryn Peterson of Kansas, the likelihood of the Wizards trading the pick and who ultimately is making the call on what the Wizards do with the pick   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a 6-1 win at the Los Angeles Angels   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.

  14. 987

    Episode 1,352: chat with Barry Svrluga on Commanders' offseason and Nationals' resurgence and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including thoughts on the latest reporting regarding what the Washington Wizards will do with their No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft   Segment 2 - Guest: Barry Svrluga, columnist for The Athletic, on the Washington Commanders' offseason and the Washington Nationals' resurgence, including if the Commanders have done enough off their disappointing 2025 season. where Svrluga stands on the Commanders potentially acquiring San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk, why Svrluga believes that quarterback Jayden Daniels is poised for a major bounce-back season, whether head coach Dan Quinn is entering the 2026 season on the hot seat, how real the Nats' shockingly good offense is, notable comments from former Nats president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo to Svrluga and more   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing a three-game series at the Tampa Bay Rays   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning a three-game series at the Los Angeles Dodgers   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.

  15. 986

    Episode 1,351: breakdown with Logan Paulsen on Washington Commanders' 2026 offseason program and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including a tribute to Maryland basketball legend Len Bias on the 40th anniversary of his death, reaction to the Washington Capitals signing head coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension and thoughts on the Washington Wizards' Trae Young reportedly declining his player option for the 2026-2027 season with the intent of re-signing with the team   Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst and former Washington Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen with his observations and takeaways from Washington's now-concluded 2026 offseason program, including the increased pace and heightened intensity for Washington during its practices, the truth about 2025 Washington Commanders Training Camp, what struck Paulsen while watching quarterback Jayden Daniels, what offensive coordinator David Blough's offense means for tight ends, how legit the offseason hype for tight end Ben Sinnott and receivers Van Jefferson and Dyami Brown is, what Washington on defense is thinking with the green-dot role and Andrew Van Ginkle role and why Washington hasn't done more at cornerback   Segment 3 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a report from The Athletic on Orioles limited partner Cal Ripken Jr. being more involved in baseball operations in an attempt by the team to improve players' fundamentals and analysis of a 3-0 loss at the Seattle Mariners to lose a three-game series   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.

  16. 985

    Episode 1,350: focused Jayden Daniels declares, "I am done talking about last year" and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of Day 2 of 2026 Washington Commanders Mandatory Minicamp, including reaction to quarterback Jayden Daniels declaring his goal for the 2026 season, proclaiming that he's done talking about the 2025 season, assessing various aspects of Washington's new offense and saying that he still has a long way to go in terms of mastering the offense   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 6-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park, giving the Nats a six-game losing streak when having a chance at a sweep   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 5-3 win at the Seattle Mariners to end a three-game losing streak   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.

  17. 984

    Episode 1,349: Dan Quinn compares Sonny Styles to Jayden Daniels and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including thoughts on which receiver the Washington Commanders should most want - the San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, unrestricted free agent Stefon Diggs or the New England Patriots' Kayshon Boutte   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of Day 1 of 2026 Washington Commanders Mandatory Minicamp, including head coach Dan Quinn providing insight on why the team promoted assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough to offensive coordinator, highlighting Van Jefferson and Dyami Brown as the two receivers who are most standing out and comparing linebacker Sonny Styles to quarterback Jayden Daniels in terms of demeanor   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 3-1 loss at the Seattle Mariners   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.

  18. 983

    Episode 1,348: Larry Izzo talks Jake Moody vs. Drew Stevens in Washington Commanders' kicker battle and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including reaction to the Washington Wizards announcing that Alex Sarr has undergone surgery for a right-foot fracture, thoughts on reporting from ESPN on what the Wizards are thinking with their No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and a mailbag on whether the Washington Commanders should want San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team's kicker competition of Jake Moody vs. Drew Stevens off comments from special-teams coordinator Larry Izzo and discussion of Washington trying running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on kickoff returns off comments from Izzo   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park, improving the Nats to at least three games above 500 in a regular season for the first time since finishing the 2019 regular season at 93-69   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.

  19. 982

    Episode 1,347: David Raih, D.J. Williams and Anthony Lynn discuss Washington's new offense and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: reaction to the latest from San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on Instagram in his quest to join Washington, a look at a key development for unrestricted-free-agent receiver Stefon Diggs regarding him potentially being signed by Washington and analysis of comments from offensive pass-game coordinator David Raih, quarterbacks coach D.J. Williams and running backs coach Anthony Lynn on quarterback Jayden Daniels and Washington's offense with David Blough as offensive coordinator   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of the Nats winning a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at Nationals Park   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on two controversies with manager Craig Albernaz and discussion of the O's losing a three-game series against the San Diego Padres 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.

  20. 981

    Episode 1,346: analysis with Sterling Bennett on fact vs. fiction in Brandon Aiyuk saga and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Sterling Bennett, San Francisco 49ers insider for 95.7 The Game in San Francisco and host of the 49ers Access podcast, with a comprehensive breakdown of the saga of estranged 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who wants to play for the Washington Commanders, including the path toward resolution, a refutation of the theory that the 49ers canceled their 2026 mandatory minicamp because of Aiyuk, where things went wrong between Aiyuk and the 49ers and much more   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of center/guard Nick Allegretti off comments at an OTA press conference, including him very much wanting to be the team's starting center and the benefits of the offense of new offensive coordinator David Blough   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on a 7-5 win over the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for a split of a four-game 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.

  21. 980

    Episode 1,345: Dan Quinn expects training camp to be "most competitive camp" of his Washington tenure and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: reaction to head coach Dan Quinn at an OTA press conference saying that he "fully" expects 2026 Washington Commanders Training Camp "to be our most competitive camp that we've had going into Year 3" and a look at multiple new wrinkles at OTA practice, including GoPro cameras on the helmets of players, especially quarterbacks   Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of Washington's defensive backs off comments from defensive coordinator Daronte Jones and head coach Dan Quinn at OTA press conferences   Segment 4 - Guest: Steve Solomon, host of The Steve Solomon Show on Patreon, on his candidacy for Montgomery County Council – At Large and why the Washington Commanders should not acquire San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk   Segment 5 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a disastrous loss to prevent a three-game sweep - an 11-10 walk-off loss at the San Francisco Giants in a game in which the Nats blew a 9-1 eighth-inning lead and a 10-6 ninth-inning lead   Segment 6 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a 7-2 win over the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and thoughts on a curious situation between catcher Samuel Basallo and manager Craig Albernaz   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.

  22. 979

    Episode 1,344: Daronte Jones discusses philosophies and implementation of his defensive system and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including reaction to another Instagram video from San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of Day 1 of Week 3 of 2026 Washington Commanders OTAs, including defensive coordinator Daronte Jones on his defensive principles, the installation of his defense and linebacker Sonny Styles, linebacker Frankie Luvu on his down 2025 season and head coach Dan Quinn on where leadership on the defense is coming from with linebacker Bobby Wagner being gone    Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 6-3 win at the San Francisco Giants to improve the Nats to 8-2-1 over their last 11 series and move them into a virtual tie for the National League's third of three Wild Card spots   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 6-5 10-inning loss to the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in a game in which the O's overcame a 4-2 ninth-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.

  23. 978

    Episode 1,343: chat with Sasha D. Robinson on Brandon Aiyuk from San Francisco 49ers' perspective and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Guest: Sasha D. Robinson, writer for 49ers Webzone, on San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk's fractured relationship with the team and desire to play for the Washington Commanders from the Niners' perspective   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 4-3 win at the San Francisco Giants in a game in which the Nats overcame a 3-1 ninth-inning deficit by scoring three runs in the top of the ninth   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 6-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards   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.

  24. 977

    Episode 1,342: Brandon Aiyuk wears Washington Commanders hat as part of series of Instagram posts and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including the 16-year anniversary of the MLB regular-season debut of Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: reaction to and discussion of estranged San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk continuing his quest to be released by the Niners and join Washington by posting an Instagram story in which he in two photos was wearing a Washington Commanders hat and posting a bizarre 90-second video on Instagram   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning a three-game series at the Arizona Diamondbacks   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing a three-game series at the Toronto Blue Jays   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.

  25. 976

    Episode 1,341: Dan Quinn, David Blough and Terry McLaurin discuss Washington Commanders' WR corps and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback, including the 35-year anniversary of an iconic play by Chicago Bulls legend (and former Washington Wizards limited partner, president of basketball operations and player) Michael Jordan and examination of the current states of the front offices of the Big 4 teams in Washington, D.C. sports   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels and the state of his supporting cast in terms of receivers, tight ends and running backs off comments from head coach Dan Quinn, offensive coordinator David Blough and receiver Terry McLaurin at OTAs, including how Daniels is doing in the new offense, the thinking with the team having more under-center snaps for Daniels, how Daniels could benefit from more play-action, the extent to which there is a need for the team to do more at receiver, the possibility of the team having multiple tight ends who have productive pass-catching seasons in the 2026 regular season and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt possibly being used as a kickoff returner    Segment 3 - Baltimore Orioles: analysis of an 8-2 win at the Boston Red Sox to win a three-game 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.

  26. 975

    Episode 1,340: Terry McLaurin reflects on difficult 2025 and explains excitement for usage in new offense and more

    Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback   Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of receiver Terry McLaurin off comments from McLaurin, head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator David Blough at OTA press conferences, including the 2026 season potentially being McLaurin's final season with Washington, McLaurin's contract-extension saga during the spring and summer of 2025, McLaurin's injury-plagued 2025 regular season, McLaurin being moved around a lot in Blough's offense as opposed to lining up so often on the left side as was the case with Kliff Kingsbury as Washington offensive coordinator and whether McLaurin is a top-five receiver in franchise history   Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 4-1 loss to the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park to complete a three-game sweep   Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of an 8-1 loss at the Boston Red Sox   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.

  27. 974

    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.

  28. 973

    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 which quarterback taken in the 2012 NFL Draft has had the best career 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.

  29. 972

    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.

  30. 971

    Episode 1,336: Javon Kinlaw says 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.

  31. 970

    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.

  32. 969

    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.

  33. 968

    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.

  34. 967

    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.

  35. 966

    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.

  36. 965

    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.

  37. 964

    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   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.

  38. 963

    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 busy day 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.

  39. 962

    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.

  40. 961

    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.

  41. 960

    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.

  42. 959

    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.

  43. 958

    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.

  44. 957

    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.

  45. 956

    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.

  46. 955

    Episode 1,320: chat with SIS' Alex Vigderman on Washington losing second-most value 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.

  47. 954

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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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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