The Al Galdi Podcast

17:00 - Guest: sports-business expert Joe Pompliano of HuddleUp.Substack.com and of The Joe Pomp Show, which has 103,000 subscribers on YouTube, on the Commanders' deal for a stadium on the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C. and on D.C. hosting the 2027 NFL Draft, including the economic impact of each item, why the stadium deal is a good deal for D.C. and the intricacies and complexities of the financial aspects of the stadium deal 40:30 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes to even the best-of-seven series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at one 49:43 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-2 loss at the Minnesota Twins to complete a three-game sweep and give the O's 12 losses over the team's last 16 games Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:59 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda on the Commanders and the NFC East, including analysis of each player selected by the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft as the team begins its 2025 Rookie Minicamp, which NFC East team did the best in the draft, which team has the best receiver duo in the NFC East off the Dallas Cowboys trading for Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens, a ranking of the four QB1s in the NFC East, what Pauline as a New York Jets fan thinks about the Commanders having signed Jets unrestricted-free-agent defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw and more 29:33 - Capitals: further discussion of the Caps getting smashed in the puck-possession battle in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of that best-of-seven series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs off day-after-the-game comments from Caps head coach Spencer Carbery 35:53 - Nationals: breakdown of an 8-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in a game in which the Nats blew a 3-0 sixth-inning lead by allowing eight runs in the top of the sixth 45:18 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-2 loss at the Minnesota Twins for the Orioles' 11th loss in 15 games Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:12 - Guest: former University of New Mexico running backs coach Heath Ridenour on Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who the Commanders took in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft off him having a big 2023 season for New Mexico before playing in just one game for the University of Arizona in the 2024 season, including how his nickname "Bill" came to be, what most stood out about his great 2023 season, his violent running style, what playing in just one game in the 2024 season might mean for him in the 2025 season, whether he could be the Commanders' RB1 for the 2025 season, the kind of runs for which he is best suited, what Ridenour told Croskey-Merritt about Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and more 29:53 - Capitals: analysis of a 2-1 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of that best-of-seven series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 34:03 - Nationals: breakdown of a doubleheader split with the Cleveland Guardians as Nats relievers over the two games combined to allow 13 runs in 6 2/3 innings 45:45 - Orioles: thoughts on a 9-1 loss at the Minnesota Twins Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

Commanders: analysis of the NFL awarding the 2027 NFL Draft to Washington, D.C., including reaction to comments from Commanders managing partner Josh Harris, President Donald Trump and others at a press conference in the Oval Office at the White House Capitals: three keys for the Caps in their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:16 - Guest: Kent Lee Platte, creator of the groundbreaking Relative Athletic Score (RAS) metric for NFL Draft prospects, on the Commanders for each of their two NFL Drafts with Adam Peters as general manager being No. 1 in the NFL in average RAS for players taken in the draft, whether prioritizing players who test very well athletically is a wise NFL Draft strategy, why offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. most stands out regarding players selected by the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft in terms of RAS, perspective on receiver Jaylin Lane and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in terms of RAS, when an NFL player's athletic prime truly is and much more 32:45 - Capitals: preview of the Caps' best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 44:40 - Nationals: discussion of the Nats winning two out of three games at the Cincinnati Reds 56:40 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games against the Kansas City Royals Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:55 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on the Commanders' top two picks in the 2025 NFL Draft in offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. and cornerback Trey Amos and reaction to the team not taking an edge defender in the draft 48:38 - Nationals: breakdown of a 4-2 win at the Philadelphia Phillies to avoid a three-game sweep The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:10 - Guest: Ryan Fowler, NFL and college football analyst for The Draft Network, on the Commanders' 2025 NFL Draft class, including why running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the player from the class who Fowler is the most excited about, why Croskey-Merritt can challenge Brian Robinson Jr. for the Commanders' RB1 job,  why Croskey-Merritt is a true home-run threat, the exceptional footwork of offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr., how receiver Jaylin Lane gives the Commanders true home-run potential as both a receiver and punt returner, the possibility of Trey Amos being the Commanders' No. 1 cornerback in the 2025 season and the outlook for linebacker Kain Medrano 34:58 - Capitals: discussion of the Caps' 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens to win the best-of-seven first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, four games to one 43:17 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-2 loss at the Philadelphia Phillies 49:31 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-4 win over the American League East-leading New York Yankees to win the series, two games to one Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads  

14:28 - Guest: Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema on the Commanders' 2025 NFL Draft class and more, including whether Josh Conerly Jr. is better as an offensive tackle or a guard in the NFL, why Sikkema likes cornerback Trey Amos so much, how fixable linebacker Kain Medrano's bad tackling is, the potential for both receiver Jaylin Lane and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt to make significant impacts and why Sikkema is a big fan of the Commanders' trades for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. 36:07 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-6 walk-off loss at the Philadelphia Phillies in a game in which the Nats overcame a 5-2 ninth-inning deficit but then blew a 6-5 ninth-inning lead 44:36 - Orioles: thoughts on a 15-3 loss to the American League East-leading New York Yankees The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:43 - Commanders: reaction to and analysis of a deal for a Commanders stadium on the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C., including whether the deal is good for D.C., what the deal getting done says about Commanders managing partner Josh Harris and key comments from Harris, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser 41:28 - Nationals: thoughts on a 19-5 loss to the Major League-leading New York Mets for a split of a four-game series 48:13 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 win over the American League East-leading New York Yankees Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:48 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Life on the Commanders' 2025 NFL Draft class, including the team not trading down in the draft and not taking an edge defender in the draft, why he believes that offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. in the NFL is a tackle and not a guard, why Trey Amos should be a starting outsider cornerback for the Commanders as soon as Week 1 of the 2025 regular season, notable similarities between receiver Jaylin Lane and Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, why linebacker Kain Medrano is so intriguing and whether Jacory Croskey-Merritt realistically could challenge Brian Robinson Jr. for the role of Commanders RB1 40:37 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-2 win at the Montreal Canadiens to take a 3-1 lead in this best-of-seven first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs 48:21 - Nationals: breakdown of a 8-7 walk-off win over the Major League-leading New York Mets in a game in which the Nats overcame a 7-1 seventh-inning deficit 56:19 - Orioles: discussion of a 7-0 loss at the American League-leading Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep and give the O's 15 losses in 22 games The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

09:09 - Commanders: analysis of the team's defensive picks over the final two days of the 2025 NFL Draft in Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos and UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano...and reaction to the Commanders not taking an edge defender in the draft 28:25 - Commanders: analysis of the team's offensive picks over the final two days of the 2025 NFL Draft in Virginia Tech receiver Jaylin Lane and Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt...and an examination of two themes of Adam Peters' first two drafts as Commanders general manager - going best player available (BPA) and taking players who rate extremely well athletically 41:15 - Capitals: discussion of 6-3 loss at the Montreal Canadiens to cut the Caps' lead to 2-1 in this best-of-seven first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs 48:53 - Nationals: breakdowns of the first two games of a big four-game series against the Major League-leading New York Mets in a wild 5-4 walk-off win and a 2-0 loss 57:33 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's getting swept in a doubleheader at the American League-leading Detroit Tigers in the first two games of a three-game series, giving the O's 14 losses over the team's last 21 games Whatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

16:58 - Commanders: reaction to and analysis of the Commanders taking offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. out of the University of Oregon with the No. 29-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, including discussion of notable comments from general manager Adam Peters 37:43 - Nationals and Orioles: breakdown of the Orioles' 2-1 win at the Nats to avoid a three-game sweep from the perspective of each team The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Whatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:15 - Guest: Benjamin Robinson, creator of Grinding The Mocks, on his groundbreaking and innovative work projecting NFL Drafts via a "wisdom of crowds" approach with mock drafts, what his work tells us about who the Commanders might take with their No. 29-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and the potential for the team to trade the pick, how the Commanders should approach building their roster with a great quarterback in Jayden Daniels on a rookie contract and more 33:37 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens to take a 2-0 lead in a best-of-seven first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs 43:31 - Nationals and Orioles: discussion of the Nats' 4-3 win over the O's from the perspective of each team Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

09:41 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters and assistant general manager Lance Newmark at their press conference previewing the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the Commanders potentially trading down from their No. 29-overall pick, whether the team should be reluctant to trade within the NFC East off the trade with the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2024 NFL Draft, whether the Commanders if they stick and pick 29 would use the pick on a premium position, how involved offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. are in the team's draft process and more 25:13 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters and assistant general manager Lance Newmark at their press conference previewing the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the Commanders being set at quarterback with Jayden Daniels off his all-time-great rookie season as they go into the 2025 NFL Draft, where we are with three of the team's other picks in the 2024 NFL Draft in interior defensive lineman Johnny Newton, tight end Ben Sinnott and linebacker Jordan Magee and whether there is a strategy in the team signing so many players to one-year contracts 39:33 - Nationals and Orioles: breakdown of the Nats' 7-0 win over the O's from the perspective of each team The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

13:01 - Guest: Shawn Syed, director of communications for Sumer Sports (a football analytics company that works with NFL teams), on NFL Draft philosophy, especially as it relates to the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the proper way for a team to do an NFL Draft in the current NFL, whether the Commanders being a win-now team should guide how the team behaves in the 2025 NFL Draft, the notion of a team addressing premium positions in NFL Drafts and addressing non-premium positions in free agency and how much collegiate production should matter for NFL teams in evaluating draft prospects 37:32 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of a best-of-seven first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a game in which Caps top-line left wing Alex Ovechkin was dominant Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:28 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the likelihood of the Commanders trading down from their No. 29-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, whether Standig is buying the Commanders taking Boston College edge defender Donovan Ezeiruaku at 29 should they keep the pick, whether the Commanders over the first three rounds of the draft will take a running back, whether the Commanders now being in win-now territory means that they should draft more for need as opposed to best player available, the potential for the Commanders during the draft to trade for Cincinnati Bengals edge defender Trey Hendrickson or Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who the second-most powerful person in the Commanders War Room is given that general manager Adam Peters is the most powerful, what to make of the Commanders signing unrestricted-free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson and more 39:16 - Capitals: preview of the Caps' best-of-seven series against the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 56:36 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two out of three games at the Colorado Rockies, including a wild 12-11 win in a game in which the Nats allowed a 12-2 seventh-inning lead to get trimmed to a 12-11 ninth-inning lead 01:06:14 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games to the Cincinnati Reds, including an embarrassing 24-2 loss as starting pitcher Charlie Morton's struggles continued The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:53 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Ryan Roberts of of A To Z Sports on the potential for a quarterback-needy team to want to trade up for the Commanders' No. 29 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which non-quarterbacks might tempt a team to want to trade up to 29, the best players who realistically could be available to the Commanders at 29 if they keep the pick, the running back, receiver and tight end classes in the 2025 NFL Draft, three Day 2 picks for the Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft in tight end Ben Sinnott, receiver Luke McCaffrey and offensive lineman Brandon Coleman, whether the Commanders' Sam Hartman can eventually be a quality QB2 in the NFL and more 33:09 - Capitals: discussion of the Caps concluding going an Eastern Conference-best 51-22-9 in the NHL's 2024-2025 regular season with a 5-2 loss at the Pittsburgh Penguins and getting set for a best-of-seven series against the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs 39:02 - Nationals: a proper rant on MLB suspending reliever Jorge Lopez for three games and manager Davey Martinez for one game...and thoughts on a 1-0 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates to lose three out of four games in the series 45:06 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians to give the O's their first series win and first winning streak of MLB's 2025 regular season Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

04:02 - Commanders: reaction to the framework of a deal for the Commanders' next stadium being on the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C. reportedly being in place 14:23 - Guest: Derek Brown, NFL and NFL Draft analyst for Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros, on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' all-time great rookie season and prospects moving forward off Brown having been so high on Daniels going into the 2024 NFL Draft and on the 2025 NFL Draft's well-regarded running-back class as it relates to the Commanders, including which backs would be the best fits for the Commanders and when the team in the draft should be looking to take a back 45:01 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-1 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that featured another good performance by starting pitcher Mitchell Parker but also another bad performance by Nats relievers, one of whom sparked a benches-clearing and bullpens-clearing incident 52:24 - Orioles: breakdown of a 9-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians for just the Orioles' fourth win in 12 games Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:55 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on four edge defenders in the 2025 NFL Draft who fit the Commanders and realistically could be available to them with their No. 29-overall pick in Boston College's Donovan Ezeiruaku, Texas A&M's Shemar Stewart and Nick Scourton and Tennessee's James Pearce Jr. 33:43 - Capitals: thoughts on a 3-1 win at the New York Islanders for the Caps' fourth win in 11 games as top-line center Dylan Strome had a hat trick 35:49 - Nationals: breakdown of a 3-0 win at the Pittsburgh Pirates as starting pitcher Jake Irvin tossed seven scoreless innings and left fielder James Wood began the game with a mammoth home run 44:14 - Orioles: discussion of a 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in a game in which starting pitcher Charlie Morton struggled again Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:16 - Guest: Commanders insider Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post on the Commanders' revamped defense off what the team has done in free agency in the 2025 offseason, including intel on the team's signing of unrestricted-free-agent defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw, analysis of the team's new-look defensive line, whether she expects Mike Sainristil to remain as an outside corner or go back to being a slot corner and which defensive acquisition for the Commanders in free agency in the 2025 offseason is most significant 28:17 - Guest: Bullets Forever writer Greg Finberg, host of The Wizards Podcast, on the state of the Wizards' rebuild off their second consecutive tanking season, including what is a must for them in the 2025 Draft Lottery, whether their 2024-2025 season from the perspective of the rebuild was a success, which Wizards rookie had the most impressive season, what the team has in Bilal Coulibaly, whether the Wizards in the 2025 offseason will trade Jordan Poole or Corey Kispert and what complaints - if any - there are about Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger and general manager Will Dawkins 49:28 - Nationals: breakdown of a 10-3 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:01 - Commanders: discussion of the Commanders signing unrestricted-free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson, including his potential roles on the team, why him having been on 14 different NFL teams is worthy of praise and a look at his admirable four-game run with the Redskins in the 2018 season 24:30 - Capitals: why the Caps being just 3-6-1 over their last 10 games isn't too bothersome off a 7-0 loss at the Columbus Blue Jackets and then a 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena 29:00 - Wizards: reaction to the tanking Wizards finishing with the second-worst record - and not the worst record - in the NBA's 2024-2025 regular season off a 119-89 loss at the Chicago Bulls but then a 119-118 season-ending win at the Miami Heat on a last-second shot by Bub Carrington 38:26 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two out of three games at the Miami Marlins 54:47 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's splitting two games against the Toronto Blue Jays Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

13:50 - Guest: NFL Draft and college football analyst Ian Valentino of AToZSports and The 33rd Team on realistic potential trade opportunities for the Commanders with their No. 29-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, realistic potential player selections for the team with that No. 29-overall pick, whether the Commanders should be willing to take North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton with the No. 29-overall pick, the extent to which the Commanders having a high-level quarterback in Jayden Daniels should impact what the team does in the 2025 NFL Draft, why the team's trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil was very smart and more 41:52 - Capitals: breakdown of a 5-4 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes to clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:20 - Guest: Rob Guerrera, owner of and host for The Gold Standard 49ers podcast network and host for ESPN Radio, on why the Commanders' reported hiring of Wes Welker as personnel analyst is smart given his history with receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. during Welker's time as San Francisco 49ers receivers coach, the work that Welker did with Samuel to maximize his performance, the quality relationship that Welker and Samuel have, the reality of Samuel's weight issue, the extent to which Samuel still has upside as a player, the truth about multiple controversies with Samuel in the 2024 season, what went wrong for Commanders defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw with the Niners, the contract situation of Niners quarterback Brock Purdy and more 38:51 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game in which the Nats overcame a 4-0 first-inning deficit but blew a 5-4 seventh-inning lead 47:51 - Orioles: reaction to the O's placing starting pitcher Zach Eflin on the 15-Day Injured List...and breakdown of a 9-0 loss at the Arizona Diamondbacks 52:53 - Wizards: thoughts on a 122-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers to continue the tank Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

09:29 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style deep dives on three running backs in the 2025 NFL Draft who would be good fits for the Commanders in Ohio State's TreVeyon Henderson, North Carolina's Omarion Hampton and Virginia Tech's Bhayshul Tuten 36:56 - Nationals: analysis of an 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game in which DH James Wood hit two home runs and the Nats in going with a bullpen game had dominant pitching 46:42 - Orioles: reaction to starting pitcher Zach Eflin becoming the latest Orioles player to be out due to injury...breakdown of a 4-3 loss at the Arizona Diamondbacks as starting pitcher Charlie Morton struggled again...and discussion of new intel on what the O's offered their top free agent in the 2024-2025 offseason, starting pitcher Corbin Burnes, before he signed with the Diamondbacks 52:12 - Wizards: thoughts on a 104-98 loss at the Indiana Pacers to continue the tank Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

01:58 - Commanders: reaction to the Commanders hiring Wes Welker as personnel analyst 14:04 - Guest: Commanders insider Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post on general manager Adam Peters' approach to the Commanders' 2025 offseason, the battle between Brandon Coleman and Andrew Wylie for the right-tackle job, the Commanders' coaching-staff continuity with each of the team's top five offensive assistants being back for the 2025 season, her famous and ironic photo that she took of Dan Quinn at Regan National Airport off being interviewed for the job that he eventually got - the job of Commanders head coach - and more 35:34 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers as starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore was very good, closer Kyle Finnegan notched a gutsy five-out save and left fielder James Wood homered 44:29 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-1 win at the Arizona Diamondbacks as starting pitcher Zach Eflin had strong outing but left the game due to shoulder fatigue, capping a bad day for the O's in terms of pitching health Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:25 - Capitals: reaction to winger Alex Ovechkin becoming the NHL's all-time leader in regular-season goals, including discussion of whether Ovechkin, Redskins quarterback, defensive back and punter Sammy Baugh or Senators pitcher Walter Johnson is the greatest athlete in Washington, D.C.-sports history 28:53 - Capitals: notes from the Caps' 5-3 win over the Central Division-worst Chicago Blackhawks and 4-1 loss at the New York Islanders not pertaining to winger Alex Ovechkin, including a key injury 33:05 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two out of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks 47:29 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games at the Kansas City Royals 54:47 - Wizards: thoughts on a 124-90 loss at the Boston Celtics to continue the tank The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

14:25 - Guest: Jon Macri of Pro Football Focus on the 2025 NFL Draft's loaded edge defender class and what it means for the Commanders, including how many edge defenders will be taken in the first round, which top edge defenders might fall to the Commanders' No. 29-overall pick, what his innovative prospect model says about Marshall's Mike Green, Tennessee's James Pearce Jr., Georgia's Mykel Williams, Texas A&M's Shemar Stewart and Virginia Tech's Antwaun Powell-Ryland and discussion of whether pass rush or pass coverage matters more in the current NFL 35:29 - Orioles: reaction to the imminent 2025 regular-season debut of shortstop Gunnar Henderson...and analysis of an 8-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox to lose two of three games in the series 43:04 - Wizards: thoughts on a 109-97 loss to the Orlando Magic in a game in which Bub Carrington was very good for a second time in two games in two nights The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:51 - Guest: Phil Hecken, editor of Uni-Watch.com, on a potential uniform change for the Commanders and on the team potentially wearing a Redskins uniform as a throwback uniform, including the NFL rules for uniform change, when we might find out of a uniform change for the Commanders for the 2025 season, the possible impact of the Commanders' great jersey sales for the 2024 season on a uniform change and more 33:42 - Capitals: breakdown of a 5-1 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes in a game in which goaltender Logan Thompson suffered an upper-body injury but also top-line left wing Alex Ovechkin scored a second-period power-play goal to move to being just three goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL regular-season goals 37:52 - Maryland Basketball: discussion of the Terrapins' hiring of Buzz Williams as head coach and to his introductory press conference 49:29 - Nationals: analysis of a 4-2 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays to complete a three-game sweep 54:27 - Orioles: thoughts on a 3-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox 58:37 - Wizards: reaction to a 116-111 win over the Sacramento Kings despite head coach Brian Keefe in the fourth quarter not playing starters Jordan Poole and Alex Sarr at all Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

15:00 - Commanders: reaction to comments from head coach Dan Quinn at the NFL's Annual League Meeting revealing the roles for offensive lineman Brandon Coleman and cornerback Mike Sainristil off the trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and signing of cornerback Jonathan Jones 24:40 - Commanders: discussion of comments from head coach Dan Quinn at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on what he has learned about Commanders managing partner Josh Harris in working for him, how Quinn's messaging for the 2025 season comes together, the need for the team's run defense to be better, why the Commanders re-signed linebacker Bobby Wagner and the NFL possibly banning the Tush Push 36:48 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-3 win at the Eastern Conference-worst Boston Bruins as top-line left wing Alex Ovechkin scored a first-period power-play goal to move to being just four goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL regular-season goals and as highly-touted winger Ryan Leonard made his NHL regular-season debut 43:56 - Nationals: breakdown of a 5-3 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays in a game that featured more spotty bullpen work by the Nats but also a very good performance by shortstop CJ Abrams The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

14:54 - Commanders: discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on the Commanders' offense, including the team's desire to sign receiver Terry McLaurin to a contract extension, the Commanders wanting to capitalize on in Jayden Daniels having a great quarterback on a rookie contract, why the team traded for receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and left tackle Laremy Tunsil, whether Peters via trades has deviated from his build-through-the-draft strategy and Peters' approach to the 2025 NFL Draft 31:50 - Commanders: discussion of comments from general manager Adam Peters at the NFL's Annual League Meeting on the Commanders' defense, including what Peters makes of the team's revamped defensive line, insight on why the Commanders signed defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw and perspective on what the team has in its top two secondary acquisitions in free agency in the 2025 offseason in cornerback Jonathan Jones and safety Will Harris 43:46 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-2 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays in a game that featured an injury scare from starting pitcher Michael Soroka but also back-to-back home runs by shortstop CJ Abrams and left fielder James Wood 51:45 - Orioles: reaction to outfielder Colton Cowser becoming the latest Orioles player to go on an Injured List...and breakdown of an 8-5 win over the Boston Red Sox 59:01 - Wizards: thoughts on a 120-94 loss to the Miami Heat as Jordan Poole scored 35 of the Wizards' 94 points Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

02:00 - Maryland Basketball: reaction to Kevin Willard officially leaving his job as Terrapins head coach to become Villanova's head coach 13:15 - Guest: ESPN Bet NFL data-science manager Benjamin Brown on ESPN Bet having the Commanders with an over/under win total for the 2025 regular season of 10.5, including what exactly goes into an NFL's team's over/under win total, what the sports books got wrong about the 2024 Commanders, the Commanders' potential to be a regression team for the 2025 season, the process for assessing strength of schedule months before an NFL regular season begins, what was especially remarkable about Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' all-time-great rookie season and more 41:00 - Capitals: reaction to an 8-5 loss to the Atlantic Division-worst Buffalo Sabres in a game that did feature Caps top-line right wing Alex Ovechkin scoring a third-period even-strength goal to move to being just five goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL regular-season goals 46:02 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats beginning their 2025 regular season by losing two out of three games to the Philadelphia Phillies 56:00 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's beginning their 2025 regular season with a four-game split at the Toronto Blue Jays 01:04:00 - Wizards: thoughts on a 115-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in a game in which the tanking Wizards displayed true commitment to the tank The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:20 - Guest: Jon Macri of Pro Football Focus on the 2025 NFL Draft's loaded running back class and what it means for the Commanders, including details on his innovative prospect model for running backs, what the model says about Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, North Carolina's Omarion Hampton, Ohio State's TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins and Virginia Tech's Bhayshul Tuten, a potential steal at the running back position and whether the thinking on spending a first-round pick on a running back has evolved in recent years 31:35 - Maryland Basketball: discussion of the imminent departure of head coach Kevin Willard to become Villanova's head coach off the No. 4-seeded Terrapins' 87-71 loss to No. 1-seeded Florida in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament 39:12 - Capitals: thoughts on a 4-2 loss at the Minnesota Wild in what was a disappointing game for goaltender Charlie Lindgren 42:46 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-3 10-inning loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day in a game in which starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore was dominant but the offense and bullpen struggled 51:15 - Orioles: analysis of a 12-2 win at the Toronto Blue Jays on Opening Day as the O's smashed six home runs 01:01:00 - Wizards: scheduled fun with the Wizards' historic 162-109 loss to the Indiana Pacers Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

14:01 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Jayden Daniels' high-level scrambling in his all-time-great 2024 rookie regular season, including the extent to which his and other ultra-mobile quarterbacks' scrambling is efficient - more so than even passing 22:27 - Guest: legendary former Maryland basketball head coach Gary Williams on the No. 4-seeded Terrapins' game against No. 1-seeded Florida in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, including his breakdown of the matchup, what's especially impressive about two of the Terps' best players in Derik Queen and Ja'Kobi Gillespie, whether the Terps getting so much of their scoring for their starting five - the Crab Five - is a problem, the drama surrounding head coach Kevin Willard potentially leaving to become Villanova's head coach, the current new world order of college basketball with the NCAA Transfer Portal and NIL and more 45:14 - Wizards: thoughts on a 119-114 win at the Philadelphia 76ers The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:45 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style analysis of the state of the Commanders' defense through the first wave of free agency in the 2025 offseason, including what the team is thinking with its revamped defensive line, whether the line now is poised to be better against the run, what the Commanders' signing of cornerback Jonathan Jones might mean for cornerback Mike Sainristil, why the Commanders seemingly chose Will Harris over Jeremy Chinn at safety and more 35:17 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-2 overtime loss at the Winnipeg Jets in a battle of the NHL's top two teams and in a game in which Caps top-line left wing Alex Ovechkin scored a game-tying third-period goal to move to being just six goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL regular-season goals...and discussion of the Caps signing defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year, $72 million contract extension 45:58 - Nationals: reaction to the Nats placing promising young starting pitcher DJ Herz on the 15-Day Injured List with a left-elbow UCL sprain, triggering fear of him needing UCL surgery Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

13:03 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style analysis of the state of the Commanders' offense through the first wave of free agency in the 2025 offseason, including which position group on offense is in need of the most work the rest of the offseason, whether Bullock expects the team in the 2025 season to have a different top-four at running back as compared to in the 2024 season, what the Commanders have in receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and a ranking of the team's five position groups on offense from strongest to weakest 31:11 - Nationals: discussion of the Nats' nucleus of promising young players, most prominently outfielders James Wood and Dylan Crews, off comments from manager Davey Martinez as the Nats hope to bust out of their rebuild 39:48 - Wizards: thoughts on a 112-104 loss to the Toronto Raptors The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:12 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on general manager Adam Peters' approach to the Commanders' 2025 offseason so far, including if the team signing players to one-year contracts is a new normal, whether Peters has deviated from a build-through-the-draft strategy, the likelihood that the Commanders' trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil effectively ended the possibility of them trading for Cincinnati Bengals edge defender Trey Hendrickson, what the Commanders are thinking with their revamped defensive line and more 36:02 - College Basketball: analysis of No. 4-seeded Maryland advancing to the Sweet 16 of an NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016 and just the second time since 2003 via an 81-49 rout of No. 13-seeded Grand Canyon and a last-second 72-71 win over No. 12-seeded Colorado State...and reaction to what happened with the other Mid-Atlantic-region teams in the NCAA Tournament, Virginia hiring VCU head coach Ryan Odom as head coach and George Mason's season coming to an end 49:55 - Capitals: breakdown of a 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers for the Caps' ninth win in 10 games 55:21 - Wizards: thoughts on a 120-105 loss to the Orlando Magic and a 122-103 loss at the New York Knicks, including an up-and-down weekend for Alex Sarr The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:29 - Commanders: analysis of key comments from receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. at his introductory press conference, including Samuel on why he wanted to be traded to the Commanders, what he brings to the Commanders, him supposedly having been overweight in the 2024 season, his motivation level for the 2025 season, the Commanders having re-worked his contract and more 21:48 - Commanders: discussion of the Commanders signing receiver Michael Gallup as he comes out of retirement and of telling comments from punter Tress Way on the Commanders' culture 33:14 - Capitals: a salute to the Caps for clinching a playoff spot for a 34th time in 42 seasons...and breakdown of a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers as Caps top-line left wing Alex Ovechkin scored a first-period even-strength goal to move to being just seven goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL regular-season goals 39:12 - College Basketball: reaction to the turmoil at Maryland between head coach Kevin Willard and director of athletics Damon Evans as the Terrapins prepare to play in the NCAA Tournament...and thoughts on VCU's season ending via the No. 11-seeded Rams' 80-71 loss to No. 6-seeded BYU as VCU head coach Ryan Odom may be leaving to become Virginia's head coach The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly reworking the contract of receiver Deebo Samuel Sr...and discussion of the team's many signings/re-signings of defensive linemen in the 2025 offseason, including comments from Jacob Martin on him not knowing his role and comments from Deatrich Wise Jr. on why he signed with the Commanders and on new Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil  Guest: Houston Texans analyst John Harris, who serves as the sideline reporter for radio broadcasts of Texans games and who does work for HoustonTexans.com, on Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil, including a detailed breakdown of why the Texans traded Tunsil, an in-depth look at his penalty problem, the truth about Tunsil's supposed lack of leadership, what makes Tunsil such a great pass blocker, how Tunsil is as a run blocker and much more College Basketball: thoughts on No. 16-seeded American's season ending with an 83-72 loss to 16-seeded Mount St. Mary's in a First Four game in the NCAA Tournament, Navy head coach Ed DeChellis retiring and No. 2-seeded George Mason's season continuing with an 86-69 win over No. 7-seeded Samford in the first round of the NIT Wizards: reaction to - and some scheduled fun with - the tanking Wizards' clutch 128-112 loss at the NBA-worst Utah Jazz in a battle of the two worst teams in the NBA Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

16:13 - Commanders: discussion of various items from press conferences off the Commanders announcing a number of signings/re-signings, including a health update from receiver Noah Brown, good stuff from Brown on former Houston Texans teammate and now Commanders teammate and left tackle Laremy Tunsil and what cornerback Noah Igbinoghene had to say about his role in the Commanders' new-look secondary 25:59 - Guest: Pro Football Focus data analyst Dalton Wasserman on PFF giving the Commanders an A- for their work in free agency and via trade in the NFL's 2025 offseason so far, why the team's trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil was an elite move, where Tunsil ranks among all left tackles in the NFL, why Tunsil's penalty problem isn't as bad as it sounds, where receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is at in his career, what the Commanders might be thinking in their signing of interior defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw to a reported three-year, $45 million contract, how linebacker Bobby Wagner remains underappreciated and more 51:04 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney service Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

Commanders: reaction to and discussion of the best of what left tackle Laremy Tunsil had to say during his introductory press conference, including a conversation about the last time that Washington had a QB1-LT1-WR1 trio as good as Jayden Daniels, Laremy Tunsil and Terry McLaurin, a great answer from Tunsil on why the Houston Texans traded him, Tunsil unsolicited bringing up his penalty problem and a perhaps telling answer from Tunsil on whether he has communicated to the Commanders a desire for a contract extension Commanders: analysis of how the Commanders are impacted by the Cincinnati Bengals reportedly agreeing on big-money contract extensions with receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, including what the extensions mean for receiver Terry McLaurin, what they could mean for receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and what they could mean for a potential Commanders trade for Bengals edge defender Trey Hendrickson Wizards: thoughts on a needed 112-97 loss at the Portland Trail Blazers for the tanking Wizards Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:37 - Commanders: discussion of the latest for the Commanders in free agency, including scheduled fun with comments from new Commanders interior defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw and analysis of unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Clelin Ferrell reportedly agreeing to re-sign with the Commanders, Commanders unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Dante Fowler Jr. reportedly agreeing on a one-year, $8 million contract to go back to the Dallas Cowboys and the Commanders reportedly agreeing with Pittsburgh Steelers unrestricted-free-agent guard Nate Herbig on a contract  23:38 - Guest: former United States ambassador to Belgium, lawyer, radio-show host and Commanders fan Howard Gutman, who is a good friend of and strategic advisor for Commanders limited partner Mitchell Rales, on the Commanders' renaissance 2024 season, the significance of the team retaining each of its top five offensive assistant coaches, the Commanders ranking No. 11 in the NFL via their NFL Players Association report card for player treatment, how the Josh Harris group delivered in the United States Senate's miracle passage of the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act and what went into managing partner Josh Harris publicly declaring that the team is sticking with the name "Commanders" 01:09:44 - College Basketball: breakdowns of the NCAA Tournament games and conference-tournament results for the six Mid-Atlantic-region teams that made the 2025 NCAA Tournament in Maryland, American, Mount St. Mary's, VCU, Liberty and Norfolk State...and thoughts on the Terrapins reportedly being poised to give head coach Kevin Willard a big-money contract extension 01:24:26 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-1 win at the NHL-worst San Joe Sharks as top-line left wing Alex Ovechkin scored a third-period even-strength goal to get to just eight goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL regular-season goals 01:29:09 - Wizards: reaction to the supposedly-tanking Wizards winning for a sixth time in ten games with a 126-123 victory at the Denver Nuggets The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney service Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

15:46 - Commanders: reaction to telling comments from quarterback Marcus Mariota on why he re-signed with the Commanders...and analysis of a number of moves by and news items with the Commanders on Day 2 of the NFL's 2025-2026 League Year, including the team reportedly agreeing to re-sign receiver Noah Brown and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, reportedly losing unrestricted-free-agent-receiver Olamide Zaccheaus to the Chicago Bears and reportedly agreeing on a restructured contract with tackle/guard Andrew Wylie 33:49 - Guest: New England Patriots insider Mike Kadlick of CLNS Media on what the Commanders are getting in cornerback Jonathan Jones and edge defender Deatrich Wise Jr. off reportedly agreeing on a contract with each player as an unrestricted free agent, how they can help the Commanders, how Jones during his time with the Pats was known as the Tyreek Hill Eraser, how Pats quarterback Drake Maye did in his rookie season, how former Washington running back Antonio Gibson did in his first season with the Pats and more 52:29 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-0 loss at the Los Angeles Kings in a game in which the Caps were shutout by former Caps goaltender Darcy Kuemper 55:01 - College Basketball: tribute to best-selling author and Washington Post columnist John Feinstein off his death at the age of 68...and thoughts on George Washington's 88-81 win over Fordham in the second round of the A-10 Tournament and on Howard's 91-90 loss to Morgan State in the quarterfinals of the MEAC Tournament 58:41 - Wizards: discussion of the possible end of Bilal Coulibaly's season and of a 129-125 win at the Detroit Pistons for the Wizards fifth victory in nine games The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:33 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Marcus Mariota reportedly agreeing to re-sign with the Commanders, the team reportedly agreeing on contracts with three defensive unrestricted free agents in New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones, Pats edge defender Deatrich Wise Jr. and Atlanta Falcons interior defensive lineman Eddie Goldman, the Commanders losing unrestricted-free-agent cornerback Benjamin St-Juste and reportedly losing unrestricted-free-agent safety Darrick Forrest and unrestricted-free-agent linebacker and special-teams ace Mykal Walker and more 30:59 - Guest: Houston Texans insider Cody Stoots, who has more than 10,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel, on why the Texans reportedly have agreed to trade left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders, the truth about Tunsil as a player and person, what the deal with Tunsil's penalty problem is, whether Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had a step-back second NFL season, why the Texans fired offensive coordinator and former Commanders head-coaching candidate Bobby Slowick and more 54:05 - College Basketball: discussion of American's 74-52 win over Navy in the Patriot League Tournament Final to make the NCAA Tournament, Georgetown's 71-67 loss to DePaul in the first round of the Big East Tournament, Virginia's 66-60 loss to Georgia Tech in the second round of the ACC Tournament, Virginia director of athletics Carla Williams announcing that UVA interim head coach Ron Sanchez is not being retained as the team's head coach and wins for Liberty and Norfolk State in the quarterfinals of those teams' conference tournaments The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:14 - Commanders: breakdowns of the Commanders reportedly agreeing with New Orleans Saints unrestricted-free-agent safety Will Harris on a contract, running back Jeremy McNichols reportedly agreeing to re-sign with the Commanders and Zach Ertz calling fellow tight end John Bates "probably the most dominant blocking tight end that I've really ever seen and studied" 23:46 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with All-22-style breakdowns of left tackle Laremy Tunsil and interior defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw off the Commanders reportedly trading for Tunsil and reportedly agreeing on a contract with Kinlaw as an unrestricted free agent, including how and why Tunsil is an elite left tackle, what having Tunsil will allow the Commanders to do offensively that they could not do this past season, a theory for why Tunsil has such a bad penalty problem and what the Commanders may be thinking with Kinlaw schematically 57:10 - Capitals: discussion of a 7-4 win at the Anaheim Ducks as Caps second-line right wing Aliaksei Protas continued his breakout season with his first career NHL hat trick 01:00:19 - College Basketball: reaction to the end of Virginia Tech's season - including telling comments from head coach Mike Young - off an 82-73 double-overtime loss to Cal in the first round of the ACC Tournament...and a salute to Maryland's Derik Queen, George Mason head coach Tony Skinn and Mason's Jared Billups for winning major awards 01:06:46 - Wizards: thoughts on a 123-103 loss at the Detroit Pistons The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney service Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:55 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders reportedly agreeing on a blockbuster trade for Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil 25:36. -Commanders: analysis of the Commanders reportedly agreeing with New York Jets unrestricted-free-agent interior defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw on a three-year, $45 million contract, the reported defections of three Commanders unrestricted free agents in offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas, safety Jeremy Chinn and receiver Dyami Brown and punter Tress Way reportedly agreeing to re-sign with the Commanders 41:54 - Wizards: thoughts on a 119-104 loss at the Toronto Raptors Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:04 - Commanders: discussion of tight ends Zach Ertz and John Bates reportedly agreeing to re-sign with the Commanders, the team releasing interior defensive lineman Jonathan Allen, comments from linebacker Bobby Wagner off re-signing with the Commanders and the team extending an exclusive-rights tender to running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., including why Rodriguez deserves more carries 28:02 - Commanders: exploration of what now for the Commanders at edge defender off the Cleveland Browns announcing having agreed with edge defender Myles Garrett on a four-year contract extension, off reports of the Commanders being interested in trading for Cincinnati Bengals edge defender Trey Hendrickson and off a report of the Commanders being interested in signing pending unrestricted-fee-agent edge defender Khalil Mack 43:08 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings and a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken, as the Caps surpassed their win and point totals from the 2023-2024 regular season and top-line left wing Alex Ovechkin move to being just nine goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL regular-season goals...and an examination of the Caps trading for winger Anthony Beauvillier 53:16 - College Basketball: breakdowns of the prominent teams of the Mid-Atlantic region with their conference tournaments either underway or about to begin, including American and Navy being set to play in the Patriot League Tournament final, Maryland and Liberty concluding impressive regular seasons with good wins and Georgetown, Virginia and Virginia ending their regular seasons with bad losses 01:04:42 - Orioles: reaction to starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and reliever Andrew Kittredge being injured and set to not be available for the start of the 2025 regular season 01:09:01 - Wizards: thoughts on a 118-117 win at the Toronto Raptors for the Wizards' fourth victory in six games The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney service Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

17:00 - Commanders: analysis of linebacker Bobby Wagner reportedly agreeing to re-sign with the Commanders via a one-year contract and of the Commanders re-signing kicker Zane Gonzalez to a one-year contract 26:05 - Guest: NFL writer Dan Pizzuta of The33rdTeam.com with a preview of the NFL's 2025 free-agent class from the perspective of external free agents who could appeal to the Commanders, including a sober evaluation of the free-agent class as a whole, breakdowns of three San Francisco 49ers pending unrestricted defensive free agents who could be of interest to the Commanders given Adam Peters is the team's general manager, examinations of the top edge defenders, cornerbacks and receivers in the free-agent class and an outlook on signing free-agent running backs 51:59 - College Basketball: thoughts on American overcoming an 11-point halftime deficit in a 71-69 win over Lafayette to advance to the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament, Norfolk State's 81-69 win at Howard as the Spartans won a share of the MEAC regular-season title and clinched the No. 1 seed in the MEAC Tournament and Liberty moving into a tie atop Conference USA with an 86-81 win at Middle Tennessee The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

11:47 - Guest: NFL writer Dan Pizzuta of The33rdTeam.com on the market inefficiency that the Commanders are exploiting in making their reported trade for San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., why Samuel is a great fit in the offense of Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, the impressive jobs that Kingsbury in the 2024 season did in terms of adaptation and evolving with his offense, how the Commanders' Jayden Daniels in his all-time-great rookie season blew through the concerns about him as an NFL quarterback and more 32:05 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-2 overtime win at the New York Rangers as the Caps equaled their win total for the 2023-2024 regular season - and in 20 fewer games - and as top-line right wing Alex Ovechkin scored a game-tying third-period power-play goal to move to being just 10 goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL regular-season goals 37:08 - College Basketball: breakdowns of No. 13 Maryland winning for a sixth time in seven games and for a 10th time in 12 games with a 71-65 victory at Michigan and of George Mason maintaining its chance of winning a share of the A-10 regular-season title with a 69-62 win over La Salle 42:51 - Wizards: thoughts on a 125-122 win over the Utah Jazz in a battle of the worst team in each NBA conference and in a game in which the three players who the Wizards got via the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft did well The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

12:01 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on whether the Commanders' trade for San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. qualifies as a big swing by Commanders general manager Adam Peters, when a potential contract extension for receiver Terry McLaurin might happen and what it might look like, whether the trade for Samuel lessens the likelihood of the Commanders re-signing any of their many pending unrestricted-free-agent receivers, what to make of pending unrestricted-free-agent receiver Dyami Brown off his productive postseason, which Commanders unrestricted free agent in the 2025 offseason will get the most lucrative contract, which pending unrestricted free agent is more important for the Commanders to re-sign - linebacker Bobby Wagner or tight end Zach Ertz? and more 38:08 - College Basketball: breakdowns of VCU clinching the No. 1 seed in the A-10 Tournament with a 71-62 victory at Duquesne for the Rams' ninth consecutive win and 15th victory in 16 games, Georgetown's 75-73 win over Villanova to complete the Hoyas' first regular-season sweep of two games against Villanova since the 1992-1993 season, Virginia Tech's 91-59 loss to North Carolina for the Hokies' worst ACC loss since Feb. 2013 and Virginia winning for a fifth time in eight games with a 60-57 victory over Florida State Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney service Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

10:42 - Guest: Rob Lowder, host of the San Francisco 49ers podcast Striking Gold, on receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. off the Commanders having agreed to trade a fifth-round draft pick to the Niners for Samuel, including why the Niners are trading Samuel, insight and context on Samuel's sideline altercation with two teammates during a game last November and on his weight issues, the truth about Samuel's injury history, the best usage of Samuel at this point in his career, how Samuel is as a blocker and why Samuel can thrive with the Commanders 42:30 - Nationals and Orioles: in-depth reaction to the shocking end of the MASN dispute  54:33 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps re-signing goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a three-year, $9 million contract extension and to a wild 5-4 shootout win over the Ottawa Senators 58:44 - College Basketball: thoughts on Virginia Tech reportedly planning to retain head coach Mike Young for next season - and with an increased NIL budget...and a review of Maryland moving up three spots in the latest Associated Press Top 25 Poll, VCU narrowly missing making the poll and losses for Norfolk State and Howard 01:00:49 - Wizards: discussion of a 106-90 loss at the Miami Heat and of the Wizards re-signing Justin Champagnie to a multi-year NBA contract The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

07:07 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to the Commanders reportedly agreeing to trade a fifth-round draft pick to the San Francisco 49ers for receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., including perspective on the trade compensation, an examination of the legitimate concerns with Samuel and analysis of why and how Samuel could be very good for the Commanders 27:50 - Capitals: breakdown of the Caps' losing streak reaching three games with a 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning despite a goal from top-line right wing Alex Ovechkin to get to just 11 goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL regular-season goals 33:13 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 68-64 win at Penn State, George Mason's 85-68 loss at Duquesne, VCU extending its winning streak to eight games with an 80-56 victory over Davidson, American clinching a share of the Patriot League regular-season title with a 67-59 win at Colgate, James Madison and William & Mary concluding their regular seasons and now being set for conference-tournament play, Georgetown losing for an 11th time in 15 games with a 76-61 loss to No. 21 Marquette, Virginia's 71-58 loss to No. 13 Clemson to clinch UVA finishing with a losing record in ACC play in a regular season for the first time since the 2010-2011 season, Virginia Tech's 101-95 overtime win over Syracuse, Liberty's six-game winning streak ending with an 85-80 loss to Kennesaw State and Norfolk State's eight-game winning streak ending with a 91-88 loss at South Carolina State 48:20 - Wizards: discussion of a 113-100 win at the Charlotte Hornets in a battle of the two worst teams in the NBA The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney service For advertising inquiries, email TheAlGaldiPodcast@Yahoo.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads