Best Al Galdi Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 876: Commanders are "exploring" with offensive line, Bobby Wagner and Zach Ertz speak and more 1:11:05

3h ago1:11:05

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12:08 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on more good news on interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, the Commanders "exploring" with their offensive line off a lot of shuffling at recent training-camp practices, how many quarterbacks the team is inclined to keep on its initial 53-man roster for the 2024 season, how Qu…

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Brandon Aiyuk nonsense and expectations for Jayden Daniels with Al Galdi 37:39

13d ago37:39

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Mitch is still in Europe but that's OK, because Al Galdi joins JP Finlay to break down the latest development in the Brandon Aiyuk saga, discuss the hype around rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' place in the D.C sports landscape under new ownership. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

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Training Camp Day 6: Intensity Ramps Up, Offense Goes Deep, Rookie Impact 42:05

1h ago42:05

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JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you for day 6 of Commanders training camp where the guys talk about the best practice to date for the Burgundy and Gold. The defense opened up practice forcing some turnovers before the offense turned it on with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota showing off their arms hitting receivers for big gains. Lastly hear fr…

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Thomas Traded Before Finnegan Blows Big Lead 39:45

1h ago39:45

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It was a busy Monday that began with Lane Thomas getting traded to Cleveland and ended with Kyle Finnegan giving up five runs in the bottom of the 9th in Arizona for a gut punch 9-8 loss. Mark (From Phoenix) & Al start with Finnegan, who imploded on the eve of the Trade Deadline, an outing that ended with Corbin Carroll's walk-off 2-run HR. Any sur…

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Training Camp Day 5: First Day in Pads, Jayden Works With the 1's, OL Shakeup 45:14

20h ago45:14

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JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you for the first day of players in full pads at Commanders training camp. The guys start with how practice looked before getting to some QB and OL talk. Lastly hear Zach Ertz and Bobby Wagner addressing the media from the podium. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http…

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Episode 875: Dan Quinn addresses how Jayden Daniels is doing, Daniels embraces competing for QB1 and more 1:39:40

3h ago1:39:40

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16:38 - Commanders: discussion of how quarterback Jayden Daniels is doing at 2024 Commanders Training Camp off comments from Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn, including where we are with Daniels earning the starting-quarterback job, how Daniels views not just being handed the starting-quarterback job, the development of Daniels, more examples of Da…

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Walk-off HR Stops the Sweep Effort 40:54

1h ago40:54

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Paul Goldschmidt's solo homer walked off the Nats 4-3 on Sunday afternoon in St. Louis. Mark (From Busch Stadium) & Al start by wondering if Dylan Floro should have returned to the mound with the game tied in the bottom of the 9th. Floro had been in the game since the 7th after escaping a jam set up by Robert Garcia. It was the first homer that Flo…

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Training Camp Day 4: First Open Practice, OL Questions and Getting Ready to Go Full Pads 1:01:04

1h ago1:01:04

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JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you from Ashburn! to break down the first open practice of the Commanders training camp. The fans came in early and provided a ton of energy for the guys on the field, and the Commanders' players reciprocated signing tons of autographs and hanging with the fans post practice. Hear JP and Mitch break down practice, …

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Winker Traded During Easy Win 34:08

2h ago34:08

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Following a two hour rain delay, the Nats crushed the Cardinals 14-3 on Saturday night. Mark (From St. Louis) & Al begin with the reports that Jesse Winker was traded to the Mets in the middle of the game and as of taping it is unclear what the compensation will be. The Nationals signed Winker in February to a minor league deal after he struggled m…

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Nats Rally in St. Louis 41:08

2h ago41:08

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The Nats overcame multiple three run deficits to emerge with a 10-8 extra inning victory on Friday night in St. Louis. Mark (From Busch Stadium) & Al convene after Jacob Young's bases loaded triple in top of the 10th put the Nationals on top for good. It was only the third extra base hit this month for the recently struggling CFer. (09:00) Juan Yep…

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Episode 874: Samuel Cosmi rips Eric Bieniemy's play-calling and praises Jayden Daniels and more 1:06:23

2h ago1:06:23

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12:23 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn on how quarterback Jayden Daniels is doing at Commanders Training Camp, how Quinn sees similarities between corner Mike Sainristil and Daniels, how Quinn in the 2024 season will be handling game management, what's going on with Jamin Davis as the team continues to try him out as a…

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Cease No-Hits the Nats 30:30

1h ago30:30

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The Nats were on the wrong side of Dylan Cease's No-Hitter on Thursday afternoon as they were swept and shutout by the Padres 3-0. Al & Tim wonder if this season's offense is the worst one in franchise history. They have not scored a run in 12 out of their 56 losses this year. (11:00) James Wood did not have a good game as he misplayed a ball in th…

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Training Camp Day 3: Jayden Daniels Progression, Rookie Standouts and is the Salary Cap Real? 43:25

1h ago43:25

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JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you for training camp day 3 as the guys talk about what stands out about Jayden Daniels and how they are seeing talent not just physically but mentally as well. The guys go through some rookie standouts including Jordan McGee and Mikey Sainristil before discussing some big picture salary cap things across the leagu…

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Padres Clobber Parker + Gray Has Tommy John Surgery 39:15

1h ago39:15

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The Nats remain win-less in five meetings with the Padres this season as they were crushed 12-3 on Wednesday evening in Navy Yard. Mark & Al recap Mitchell Parker's rough start as he allowed six runs in only three innings of work. Parker has had three bad outings this month and last earned a win over a month ago. (12:00) Jordan Weems allowed five r…

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Episode 873: Johnny Newton activated, Terry McLaurin raves about Commanders' new culture and more 1:05:45

4h ago1:05:45

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17:03 - Commanders: discussion off comments from head coach Dan Quinn and interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen of the Commanders surprisingly activating interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton off the Active/Non-Football Injury List just five days after placing him on it, the team for training camp staying together off-site and the energy for…

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First Training Camp Practice: Johnny Newton's activated and observations from practice 48:50

34m ago48:50

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The Commanders first full squad training camp practice is in the books and JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler have you covered from all angles. The guys start with the news that Johnny Newton was activated from the NFI list and was able to participate in individual drills before getting to camp observations and one thing. Lastly hear from Terry McLaurin …

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Shutout by San Diego 35:48

23m ago35:48

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The Nats were blanked 4-0 by the visiting Padres on Tuesday night to end their three game win streak. Mark & Al marvel at how the Nationals have somehow already been shutout 11 times this season. The offense only mustered five hits and did not draw any walks in the loss. (07:00) Jacob Young attempted a bunt early in the game with Trey Lipscomb on 2…

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Episode 872: Adam Peters and Dan Quinn talk Jayden Daniels and more as Commanders Training Camp begins 1:00:58

6h ago1:00:58

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11:06 - Commanders: discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at a joint press conference as 2024 Commanders Training Camp begins on if Jayden Daniels is the team's QB1, developing a young quarterback in the NFL, San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on his TikTok having posted footage from a Commanders p…

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Training Camp Pod Day 1: Adam Peters and Dan Quinn Get you Ready for TC 1:01:12

5h ago1:01:12

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The start of daily pods is here! JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you on the eve of the opening day of training camp practices to get you ready for the NFL season. Dan Quinn and Adam Peters greeted the media, and you can hear that press conference in full at the end of the pod after the guys discuss some pressing and not so pressing things before …

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Episode 871: Commanders analysis with Mike Tanier of FTN Football Almanac 2024 and more 1:13:24

2h ago1:13:24

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20:12 - Guest: NFL analytics expert Mike Tanier, who wrote the chapter on the Commanders in Aaron Schatz's FTN Football Almanac 2024, on the outlook for the Commanders in their 2024 season and beyond, including why Tanier had the Commanders' Jayden Daniels as the QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft and why Tanier really likes Commanders general manager Adam …

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Episode 870: deep dive with Beltway Football podcast’s Mitch Tischler on Commanders' offensive line and more 1:29:08

2h ago1:29:08

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15:52 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders placing interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton on the Non-Football Injury List...and discussion of comments from receiver Terry McLaurin on having been working on becoming better at generating yards after catch 26:15 - Guest: Mitch Tischler, co-host of Monumental Sports Network's Beltway Football pod…

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Wood's Blast Leads to a Sweep 32:55

34m ago32:55

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The Nats beat the Reds 5-2 on Sunday afternoon to complete a series sweep and James Wood was the hero at the plate. Mark & Al open with Wood's 3-run HR that broke a 2-2 tie. Wood hit 7th over the weekend after recent scuffles and the round tripper was his first extra base hit in over two weeks. (09:00) The two guys that Wood brought in on the homer…

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Nats Rally Past the Reds 41:09

16m ago41:09

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The Nats beat the visiting Reds 5-4 on Saturday night for their second straight win. Mark & Al discuss the comeback that was capped by Jacob Young's RBI single in the bottom of the 8th to break the tie. Washington won despite difficult circumstances as the bullpen was needed from the 3rd inning onward. (09:00) Harold Ramirez hit his first homer as …

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Ruiz & Yepez Homer in the Win 45:51

1h ago45:51

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The Nats started off the post All-Star break portion of the season with an 8-5 victory on Friday night over the visiting Reds. Mark & Al begin with Juan Yepez, who hit his first homer in a Washington uniform. Yepez has had at least one hit in all 11 games since getting called up from AAA-Rochester. (10:00) James Wood singled but did strike out thre…

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Episode 869: Jason Wright out as Commanders' team president and more 55:01

3h ago55:01

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13:38 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of Jason Wright being out as the Commanders' team president, including where and how he went wrong in his tenure and what the change says about Commanders managing partner Josh Harris 40:57 - Commanders: analysis of San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk reportedly requesting to be traded, includin…

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Training Camp Preview, Wrapping up Aiyuk and Commanders Offensive Stats 23:01

4h ago23:01

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JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you for their last pod before training camp starts in full early next week. The guys start with the Brandon Aiyuk trade request and further shoot down the idea of a deal getting done before getting into some training camp previews discussing rookies outside of Jayden Daniels they're most excited for before finishin…

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Training Camp's Around the Corner: Front Office Hires and Season Long Props 34:52

3d ago34:52

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Jp Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you again! for one of the final off season podcasts before training camp officially starts July 18th. The guys open up talking about the new Commanders front office hire, Scott Fitterer, and what his role will be in Washington before getting to some fun season long prop talk. They also get into how training camp wi…

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Episode 868: training-camp preview with Commanders insider Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post and more 1:26:45

8h ago1:26:45

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17:53 - Guest: Commanders Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post with a preview of 2024 Commanders Training Camp, including an outlook for each position group on offense and defense in terms of the roster and/or depth chart 45:40 - Nationals: reaction to a new era of Nats drafting beginning with their three selections over the first 44 picks in the …

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Irvin Throws a Clunker Going into the Break 36:39

18h ago36:39

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The Nats lost 9-3 in Milwaukee on Sunday for their final game headed into the All-Star break. Mark (From American Family Field) & Al examine Jake Irvin's second consecutive bad start. Irvin threw a shutout on July 4th, but has not pitched well since being snubbed for the All-Star Game. Irvin only lasted four innings and allowed six earned runs in t…

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Harvey Traded After Big Comeback Win 37:32

1d ago37:32

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The Nats overcame an early five run deficit to win 6-5 on Saturday afternoon in Milwaukee. Mark (Live from Wisconsin) & Al have a busy day of news to sort through as a trade was made after the game, but begin with CJ Abrams' Go Ahead 2 run HR in the top of the 9th. It was a no doubt home run and it came when the Nationals were trailing by a run. (0…

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Rutledge & the 'Pen Snap the Skid 38:51

3d ago38:51

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The Nats beat the Brewers 5-2 on Friday night in Milwaukee to end their five game losing streak. Mark (Live from Wisconsin) & Al have plenty of offensive positives to sort through as the bats came through with a dozen hits. Jesse Winker was booed by the Brewer fans due to his poor season with them last year, but responded with a homer and a RBI sin…

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Episode 867: chat with former Redskins VP George Perry on four years since retirement of "Redskins" and more 1:06:36

1d ago1:06:36

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15:45 - Guest: sports-business expert and former Redskins vice president of strategic marketing George Perry on the Commanders' name issue with July 13, 2024, being the four-year anniversary of the team announcing that it was retiring the Redskins name and logo, including insight and perspective on why the Josh Harris ownership group has been so pu…

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Losing Streak Reaches 5 37:46

14d ago37:46

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The Nats were swept 7-0 at the Mets on Thursday afternoon and they now have lost five games in a row. Al & Tim examine the losing streak as it simply feels like the team needs the All-Star Break to arrive. This is the tenth time this season they were shutout and the second time this week. (10:00) Lane Thomas reached base five times and had a pair o…

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