The Al Galdi Podcast

12:31 - Commanders: thoughts on the initial injury news for the Commanders' game at the Atlanta Falcons...and reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on Washington trying to end yet another losing streak of at least three games with him as head coach, his new mantra of "do your job" for the team, what now for the Commanders' reeling defense and more27:46 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of quarterback Sam Howell and the Commanders' offense off comments from Howell and head coach Ron Rivera, including an examination of the statistical season that Howell is having, Howell throwing passes at a franchise-record pace, the lack of targets for receivers Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson and Howell opening up about the hits that he's taking via sacks and scrambles54:14 - Capitals: thoughts on the Caps' 2023-2024 regular season off them announcing their regular-season-opening rosterVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:08 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of the Commanders, including the truth about the season that edge defender Chase Young is having, the Xs-and-Os reasons for the struggles of the Commanders' defense, how to fix the defense and the progress that quarterback Sam Howell demonstrated in the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football54:34 - Guest: Evan Birchfield, writer for The Falcaholic, with a deep dive on the Atlanta Falcons in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Falcons, including insight on quarterback Desmond Ridder, running back Bijan Robinson and head coach Arthur Smith01:17:21 - Orioles: reaction to the Orioles' 2023 season ending with a 7-1 loss at the Texas Rangers to conclude a three-game sweep in an American League Division SeriesCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17:04 - Commanders: reaction to comments from head coach Ron Rivera, including him revealing that the team is placing safeties Darrick Forrest and Jeremy Reaves on the Reserve/Injured List...and analysis of a (lengthy) post from NFL insider Josina Anderson of CBS Sports on X on the job statuses of Rivera and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio30:25 - Guest: Commanders insider Sam Fortier of The Washington Post on his theory for why the Commanders' defense has been so bad, whether the team is missing former defensive-backs coach Chris Harris, whether defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio now is coaching for his job, what's next for benched corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr., what is behind the pass-heavy nature of the Commanders' offense, the likelihood of quarterback Sam Howell within the 2023 season getting appreciably better at not taking sacks and more56:33 - Guest: Redskins historian Mike Richman on his new book about legendary former Skins head coach and general manager George Allen, including Allen's famous "the future is now" philosophy, what led to Allen making the Skins' rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys the big deal that it became, the truth about the Sonny Jurgensen-Billy Kilmer quarterback controversy, the complicated nature of Allen's departure from the Skins, why Allen's playoff record with the Skins was just 2-5 and moreVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:55 - Commanders: a deep dive on the Commanders' struggling defense off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference following the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football35:15 - Commanders: discussion of the Commanders' pass-heavy offense, the frequency with which quarterback Sam Howell is getting sacked, the bigger picture of Ron Rivera's tenure as Washington head coach and more off comments from Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference following the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football47:10 - Orioles: analysis of the O's losing each of their first two games against the Texas Rangers in a best-of-five American League Division Series - a 3-2 loss in Game 1 and an 11-8 loss in Game 201:02:31 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 37-17 loss at No. 4 Ohio State, Virginia Tech's 39-17 loss at No. 5 Florida State, Navy's 27-24 win over North Texas, Virginia's 27-13 win over William & Mary and moreCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit Manscaped.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off plus free shipping!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:17 - Commanders: breakdown of - and a bigger-picture view of - an awful performance by the Commanders' defense in the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football32:35 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' offense and some thoughts on Commanders special teams in the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, including a deep dive on quarterback Sam Howell's very good second half and a look at the many drops by Commanders pass catchers54:43 - Guest: Orioles and MLB writer Dan Connolly of Sportsnaut.com on the O's as they begin their American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers, including whether the 2023 Orioles are the best Orioles team since the 1983 World Series-championship team, the biggest strength and biggest concern for the O's going into the postseason, the contract situations of executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias and manager Brandon Hyde, the future of Orioles ownership and more01:17:20 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Ohio State, Virginia Tech-Florida State and Navy-North TexasWhatever 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 ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:16 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the Commanders needing more from their defense given how much they've invested in it, what's going on with the struggles of the team's last two first-round picks in corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and receiver Jahan Dotson, quarterback Sam Howell's bounce-back performance in the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, the extent to which the Commanders' 2023 season is about developing Howell, what a win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football might mean for head coach Ron Rivera's job security and more42:03 - Guest: Zack Pearson, Bears insider for BearReport.com and co-host of the Bear Report podcast, with a deep dive on the Bears in preparation for the Commanders' game against the Bears on Thursday Night Football, including insight on where Justin Fields is at as an NFL quarterback and what about the Bears defense the Commanders can exploit01:05:14 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football and pick for the gameCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:27 - Commanders: a look at where the Commanders are from an injury standpoint for their game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football...and reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on why defensive back Quan Martin has not played on a single regular-season defensive snap, the overall lack of impact from the team's 2023 NFL Draft class over four regular-season games, the mindset of the team going into its game against the Bears and more30:15 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from quarterback Sam Howell and head coach Ron Rivera on what the Commanders will be facing in their game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, Howell's bounce-back performance in the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, the play-calling of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Howell versus Bears quarterback Justin Fields and moreVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:55 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on the Commanders' struggling defense, including how the team's defensive line is doing, the rough game that corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. had in the loss at the Eagles and what the Commanders will be facing in the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football28:17 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on quarterback Sam Howell's great bounce-back performance, Rivera's decision to not go for a game-winning two-point conversion, the bad overtime punt by punter Tress Way and more45:53 - Guest: Barstool Sports' Eric Arditti, co-host of The Exit 52 Podcast, on the American League East-champion Orioles as they get set for their postseason run as the No. 1 seed in the American League playoffs, including where things stand with the team's rotation, bullpen and offenseVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:37 - Commanders: analysis of quarterback Sam Howell's great bounce-back performance in the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles29:56 - Commanders: discussion of a variety of items from the 34-31 overtime loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, including head coach Ron Rivera not attempting a two-point conversion to win the game, the disappointing outing for the Commanders' defense, a costly bad punt by punter Tress Way in overtime and fumbles by running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson50:01 - Orioles: react to various developments with the O's as they concluded a 101-61 regular season with a four-game split against the Boston Red Sox, including the continued reemergence of starting pitcher John Means and ace reliever Felix Bautista needing Tommy John surgery01:05:07 - Nationals: thoughts on the state of the Nats' rebuild and on them concluding a 71-91 regular season by winning two of three games at the Major League-leading Atlanta Braves01:21:24 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 44-17 win over Indiana, Virginia Tech's 38-21 win over Pitt, Virginia's 27-24 loss at Boston College, Navy's 44-30 loss to South Florida and moreCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!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 ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:33 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game at the Philadelphia Eagles, including more encouraging news on tight end Logan Thomas and key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills, quarterback Sam Howell's poor performance in the game, Bieniemy's pass-heavy play-calling and more36:22 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game at the Philadelphia Eagles, including key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on how corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is doing, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' controversial-but-effective Tush Push and more53:19 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Philadelphia Eagles and pick for the game01:05:58 - Orioles: breakdown of - and some scheduled fun with - the O's clinching their first American League East title since 2014 with a 2-0 win over the Boston Red Sox...and react to the O's announcing a 30-year extension to their lease at Oriole Park at Camden Yards01:15:47 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Indiana, Virginia Tech-Pitt, Virginia-Boston College and Navy-South FloridaVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com, which will match your new-customer first bet with up to $250!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:22 - Commanders: an examination of the first injury report for the Commanders' game at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4, including good news on tight end Logan Thomas...reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on how corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is doing, what the Commanders can learn from the Eagles' development of quarterback Jalen Hurts, the mood of the Commanders off their 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 and more28:10 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from quarterback Sam Howell on his poor performance in the Commanders' 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 3, his problem of taking sacks, the lack of targets for receivers Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson and more47:40 - Orioles and Nationals: analysis of the Orioles' 5-1 win over the Nats from the perspective of each team, including another good outing for Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and another bad outing from Nats starting pitcher Patrick Corbin to cap his fourth consecutive bad seasonVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:38 - Commanders: thoughts on a major piece by ESPN on Commanders managing partner Josh Harris22:03 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of MarkBullock.Substack.com with a film breakdown of what the Commanders can learn from their 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills, including in-depth examinations of quarterback Sam Howell's sack and interception problems, assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's play-calling and why the Commanders' pass rush wasn't better51:36 - Guest: Sean Green, co-host of The Sports Gambling Podcast and co-host of the Diehard Eagles podcast, with a deep dive on the Philadelphia Eagles in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Eagles in Week 401:09:19 - Orioles and Nationals: a tribute to Orioles all-time-great third baseman Brooks Robinson off his death at the age of 86...and analysis of the Orioles' 1-0 win over the Nats from the perspective of each teamCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:40 - Commanders: thoughts on the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills as it relates to the bigger picture of Ron Rivera as Washington head coach21:02 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills on quarterback Sam Howell, including Rivera emphasizing and explaining the team in the 2023 season developing Howell35:37 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills on the Commanders' disappointing pass rush in the game, running back Antonio Gibson's lost fumble and the Commanders giving up a lengthy punt return for a second consecutive game...and analysis of playing-time percentages of Commanders defensive players in the gameVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:58 - Commanders: analysis of a woeful performance by quarterback Sam Howell in the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills30:27 - Commanders: analysis of a disappointing performance by the Commanders' defense in the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills42:33 - Commanders: analysis of running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson in the 37-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills, including Robinson having an impressive game and Gibson having another lost fumble52:12 - Orioles: react to the O's managing a four-game split at the Cleveland Guardians with wins over the final two games thanks in large part to great outings by starting pitchers John Means and Kyle Gibson01:00:20 - Nationals: a review of the good and the bad for the Nats in them losing three of four games against the Major League-leading Atlanta Braves...and a salute to retiring Nats reliever Sean Doolittle01:09:17 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 31-9 win at Michigan State, Virginia Tech's 24-17 loss at Marshall, Virginia's 24-21 loss to NC State and moreCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!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 ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $500 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!Visit CalderaLab.com and use the promo code "Galdi" for 20 percent off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:22 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 of the 2023 season, including key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on what the Commanders are facing in the Bills, his play-calling and quarterback Sam Howell28:15 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 of the 2023 season, including an encouraging update on the status of interior defensive lineman Daron Payne and key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the performance of the Commanders' defense in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos and more39:41 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 of the 2023 season and pick for the game50:02 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Michigan State, Virginia Tech-Marshall and Virginia-N.C. State01:00:15 - Orioles: thoughts on a 5-2 loss at the Cleveland Guardians that cut the Orioles' lead on the Tampa Bay Rays for the best record in the American League and for first place in the American League East to just 1.5 games01:04:08 - Nationals: breakdown of a 10-3 loss to the Major League-leading Atlanta BravesVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com, which will match your new-customer first bet with up to $250!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:13 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on the significance of the Commanders' game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3, what the Commanders are facing in the Bills, how Commanders linebackers are doing, the rise of interior defensive lineman Daron Payne, what Rivera's thinking is in sticking with struggling long snapper Cameron Cheeseman and more30:13 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from quarterback Sam Howell and head coach Ron Rivera on the Commanders' offense, including Howell's evaluation of his performance in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos, Howell's thoughts on his rapport with assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and Howell and Rivera on the Commanders' emerging screen game51:41 - Orioles: analysis of a 2-1 loss at the American League West-leading Houston Astros in a game that featured yet another good outing from starting pitcher Kyle Bradish54:31 - Nationals: breakdown of a 13-3 win over the Chicago White Sox that featured three Nats players each getting on base four timesVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:57 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the team's 2-0 start to the 2023 regular season, including whether the Commanders' 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos is indicative of how good the Commanders' offense will prove to be, the grade that quarterback Sam Howell has earned for his play so far, assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's pass-heavy play-calling, edge defender Chase Young's improved relationship with head coach Ron Rivera and why linebacker Cody Barton is playing so much more than linebacker Jamin Davis is playing44:48 - Guest: Buffalo Bills insider Ryan O'Halloran of The Buffalo News with an in-depth preview of the Commanders' opponent in Week 301:02:35 - Orioles: analysis of a 9-5 win at the American League West-leading Houston Astros in a game in which the O's hit four home runs01:09:04 - Nationals: breakdown of a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox in a game that featured pitcher Jackson Rutledge doing well in his second Major League regular-season startCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:59 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos on quarterback Sam Howell, running back Brian Robinson Jr. and more25:53 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference off the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos on edge defender Chase Young, the team's situation at long snapper given the struggles of Cameron Cheeseman and more43:26 - Orioles: analysis of a wild 8-7 win at the American League West-leading Houston Astros in a game in which the O's blew a 3-1 sixth-inning lead but overcame a 7-5 ninth-inning deficit49:13 - Nationals: breakdown of a 6-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox in a game that featured benches and bullpens emptying due to a ninth-inning confrontation between first baseman Dominic Smith and starting pitcher Mike ClevingerVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:07 - Commanders: analysis of the performance of quarterback Sam Howell in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos27:10 - Commanders: analysis of a wild game for the Commanders' defense in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos41:15 - Commanders: analysis of running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson, the Commanders' offensive line and Commanders' special teams in the 35-33 win at the Denver Broncos52:27 - Orioles: react to the O's clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2016 and to them managing a four-game split in their big series against the American League Wild Card-leading Tampa Bay Rays01:03:06 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats losing two of three games at the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers01:10:05 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 42-14 win over Virginia, Virginia Tech's 35-16 loss at Rutgers and moreCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!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 ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:38 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's game at the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2023 season, including key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on quarterback Sam Howell's performance in the Commanders' regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, receiver Terry McLaurin getting just four targets in that game, Bieniemy's play-calling in the game and more31:56 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's game at the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2023 season, including an encouraging update on the status of edge defender Chase Young and key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on playing at Denver, what the Commanders are facing in Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, the great work of edge defender Montez Sweat and interior defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne in the Commanders' regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, why linebacker Cody Barton played more than linebacker Jamin Davis did in that game and more46:04 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2023 season and pick for the game58:59 - College Football: thoughts on Navy's 28-24 loss at Memphis...and GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Virginia and Virginia Tech-Rutgers01:08:00 - Orioles: analysis of a 4-3 loss to the American League Wild Card-leading Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of a big four-game series01:12:47 - Nationals: breakdown of a 2-0 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that featured a much-needed strong outing by starting pitcher Josiah Gray and was the shortest nine-inning regular-season game for the Nats since the franchise moved to Washington, D.C.Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com, which will match your new-customer first bet with up to $250!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:48 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera on the status of edge defender Chase Young, what the Commanders will be facing at the Denver Broncos in head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Russell Wilson, the potential for Washington's first 2-0 start to a regular season since 2011 and the struggles of long snapper Cameron Cheeseman27:07 - Commanders: the truth about the Commanders' offensive line in the team's regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals...and reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera and quarterback Sam Howell on what Howell made of the six sacks that he took in the win over the Cardinals, what has stood out to Rivera about Howell since the win over the Cardinals, the Commanders' game at the Denver Broncos being Howell's first NFL regular-season road start, how Rivera is planning for the Commanders to handle to altitude of Denver, two quarterbacks who Howell models himself after and more48:26 - Nationals: breakdown of a 7-6 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates, including a disappointing Major League regular-season debut for starting pitcher Jackson Rutledge...and analysis of the Nats announcing having agreed on a multi-year contract extension with president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo01:02:53 - Orioles: thoughts on a 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals for a surprising series loss01:05:48 - College Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for Navy at MemphisVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit WSHOnTheDaily.com!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:53 - Guest: Commanders analyst Mark Bullock with a film breakdown of the Commanders' regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including the performance of quarterback Sam Howell, who/what was to blame for each the six sacks that the Commanders allowed, the truth about the performance of the Commanders' offensive line in the game, which Commanders defensive lineman was most impactful and more42:48 - Guest: Denver Broncos insider Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, co-host of The DNVR Broncos Podcast, with an in-depth preview of the Commanders' opponent in Week 201:02:16 - Nationals: react to one of the Nats' top prospects, starting pitcher Jackson Rutledge, being set to make his Major League regular-season debut...and thoughts on a 5-1 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates01:08:56 - Orioles: analysis of a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals that featured the Major League return of starting pitcher John Means from Tommy John surgeryCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:23 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera during his day-after-the-game press conference on the Commanders' offense off the team's regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including Rivera's evaluations of quarterback Sam Howell, who was at fault for the six sacks that Howell took and running back Antonio Gibson's lost fumble26:01 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera during his day-after-the-game press conference on the Commanders' defense off the team's regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including the high-level play of the defensive line and an update on the status of edge defender Chase Young...and thoughts on notable playing-time percentages for the Commanders' defense in the game41:48 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-2 win at the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game in which shortstop CJ Abrams hit two home runs and starting pitcher Patrick Corbin was very good49:22 - Orioles: breakdown of an 11-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a game in which the O's overcame a 5-3 fifth-inning deficit...and an update on the status of Orioles closer Felix BautistaVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:01 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' offense in their regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, including an in-depth look at the performance of quarterback Sam Howell35:51 - Commanders: a deep dive on a great performance by the Commanders' defense in their regular-season-opening 20-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals47:44 - Nationals: react to the latest in the Nats' front-office uncertainty and in the drama regarding the retirement of starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg...and a review of the Nats losing two of three games to the National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers01:05:33 - Orioles: thoughts on the O's winning two of three games at the Boston Red Sox to get to 90 wins in a regular season for the first time since 201401:13:19 - College Football: breakdowns of Maryland's 38-20 win over Charlotte, Virginia's 36-35 loss to James Madison, Virginia Tech's 24-17 loss to Purdue, Navy's 24-0 win over Wagner and moreCall Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya, and receive $25 off any service or receive a free vent kit on any in-stock gas insert!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 ya!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17:32 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense heading into the team's 2023 regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, including the latest on the status of receiver Terry McLaurin and key comments from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on quarterback Sam Howell, the Commanders' offensive line, the readiness of the offense and more34:27 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense heading into the team's 2023 regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, including the latest on the status of edge defender Chase Young and key comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on if his defense is poised for a fast start to the regular season, preparing for a Cardinals team not announcing a starting quarterback and more46:03 - Commanders: Galdi's Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1, pick for the game and prediction for the Commanders' record for the 2023 regular season56:43 - College Football: GaldiLocks previews and picks for Maryland-Charlotte, Virginia-James Madison and Virginia Tech-PurdueVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CrabSports.com, which will match your new-customer first bet with up to $250!Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or download the Underdog Fantasy app, sign up and use the promo code "Galdi" for Underdog Fantasy to double your first deposit with up to $100 in bonus cash when you make a first deposit of at least $10!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:48 - Commanders: review of the Commanders' first injury report of the 2023 regular season, including optimism on receiver Terry McLaurin and edge defender Chase Young...thoughts on the Commanders signing former Redskins receiver Jamison Crowder to the practice squad...comments from head coach Ron Rivera on the team's Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals being at a sold-out FedExField...and more28:21 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera and quarterback Sam Howell on Howell being named a team captain, the major opportunity for Howell as Commanders QB1, Howell's relationship with assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Commanders limited partner Magic Johnson speaking to the team and more46:47 - Nationals: analysis of a 3-2 walk-off win in which the Nats overcame a 2-0 seventh-inning deficit to end a six-game losing streak and clinch avoiding at least 100 losses in the 2023 regular season58:09 - Orioles: breakdown of a 10-3 win at the Los Angeles Angels to complete a three-game sweep in which the Orioles' offense was dominantVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:09 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of press-conference comments from head coach Ron Rivera on the possibility of contract extensions for edge defender Montez Sweat and safety Kamren Curl, Rivera's conversations with managing partner Josh Harris, whether there is increased pressure to win the team's game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1, how quarterback Sam Howell likes to be coached, how quickly into the regular season Rivera thinks assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy will unveil the entirety of his Commanders offense, how Rivera gauges when the offense might come together and more26:10 - Guest: Arizona Cardinals insider Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com with an in-depth preview of the Cardinals in preparation for Commanders-Cardinals in Week 147:28 - Nationals: analysis of an 11-5 loss to the New York Mets in a game in which starting pitcher Patrick Corbin got shellacked and the Nats got out-homered, 5-054:34 - Orioles: breakdown of a wild 5-4 10-inning win at the Los Angeles Angels in a game in which the O's blew a 2-0 seventh-inning lead, overcame a 3-2 ninth-inning deficit and blew a 4-3 ninth-inning leadVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:14 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic with a preview of the Commanders' 2023 regular season, including the potential for an in-season firing of head coach Ron Rivera, how committed Rivera is to Sam Howell as the team's QB1, whether the QB1 call is exclusively Rivera's or is as much the call of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, why the Commanders in the 2023 offseason didn't make bigger moves to address the offensive line, what Standig is hearing about potential contract extensions for edge defender Montez Sweat and safety Kamren Curl and more40:41 - Orioles: analysis of a 6-3 win at the Los Angeles Angels in a game that featured terrific performances by two key young Orioles stars in infielder Gunnar Henderson and starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and also marked the 300th regular-season victory for Brandon Hyde as Orioles managerVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:07 - Guest: Kevin Sheehan, the host of The Kevin Sheehan Show podcast, with a preview of the Commanders' 2023 regular season, including the continued revitalizing of the fanbase via the sale of the team, the Commanders' over/under win total of 6.5, expectations for Sam Howell as QB1, the extent to which the offensive line is a concern, whether the defense is poised for a big season, the likelihood that the 2023 season will be Ron Rivera's final season as Washington head coach and more46:32 - College Football: thoughts on Maryland's season-opening 38-6 win over Towson, Virginia's season-opening 49-13 loss to No. 12 Tennessee in Nashville, Virginia Tech's season-opening 36-17 win over Old Dominion and more58:34 - Nationals: react to the surprising resignation of the Nats' longtime international scouting director, Johnny DiPuglia...and a breakdown of the Nats getting swept in four games by the Miami Marlins to fall to 6-26 against them over the last two regular seasons01:14:22 - Orioles: analysis of the O's winning two of three games at the Arizona Diamondbacks, including multiple young Orioles stars in infielder Gunnar Henderson, catcher Adley Rutschman and starting pitcher Kyle Bradish all doing wellVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:30 - Commanders: react to edge defender Chase Young reportedly still having not been cleared from his stinger, throwing his availability for Week 1 into some doubt...and discussion of - and some scheduled fun with - various roster moves by the Commanders, the state of the defensive line going into the 2023 regular season and the evolution of defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference25:38 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference on quarterback Sam Howell's improvement, the quality of the Commanders' roster, the right balance between talent and character on a roster and more...and an update on the legal situation of linebacker Jamin Davis38:03 - College Football: thoughts on Maryland as it begins its fifth season with Mike Locksley as head coach...and GaldiLocks for Virginia-Tennessee and Virginia Tech-Old Dominion46:05 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-1 loss to the Miami Marlins in a game in which starting pitcher Joan Adon got rippedVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:16 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of team president Jason Wright on 106.7 The Fan saying that the Commanders going back to the name Redskins "is not being considered"24:56 - Commanders: thoughts on the formation of the team's practice squad and on other reported roster moves...an update on tight end Logan Thomas' recovery from his calf injury from Thomas himself...comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference on the connection between assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and Sam Howell and on the Arizona Cardinals not naming a starting quarterback for their Week 1 game at the Commanders...and more43:26 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-0 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays in a game in which starting pitcher Patrick Corbin struggled48:25 - Orioles: breakdown of a 10-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox in a game which starting pitcher Kyle Gibson struggledVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:48 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of the Commanders' initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season in terms of offensive players35:18 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of the Commanders' initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season in terms of defensive players43:16 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-4 win at the Toronto Blue Jays that featured big home runs by catcher Keibert Ruiz and third baseman Carter Kieboom and reliever Kyle Finnegan in the bottom of the ninth loading the bases with no outs but finding a way to get the save52:38 - Orioles: breakdown of a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox that included another big game for DH Anthony Santander and another good outing for starting pitcher Dean KremerVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit TurfCenterLawns.com and tell Turf Center Lawns that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:00 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of head coach Ron Rivera to NFL insider Albert Breer of The MMQB admitting that Rivera should have played quarterback Sam Howell sooner in the 2022 regular season...and reaction to and discussion of Breer in the same piece revealing that assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy as Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator had a second-round grade on Howell for the 2022 NFL Draft28:02 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders placing offensive lineman Braeden Daniels on the Reserve/Injured List and on the notable players released by the team as it began its cutdown to 53...and a reminder about not spending draft capital on special-teams specialists off the Cleveland Browns trading for former Washington kicker Dustin Hopkins due to their 2022 fourth-round kicker Cade York not working out39:14 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-3 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays that concluded a rough August for starting pitcher Josiah Gray48:07 - Orioles: breakdown of a 9-0 win over the Chicago White Sox that featured another good outing from starting pitcher Grayson RodriguezVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:25 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of what mattered in the Commanders' preseason-ending 21-19 win over the Cincinnati Bengals and what it means for the Commanders' cutdown to 53, including who played and who didn't, whether Jake Fromm deserves to be QB2 over Jacoby Brissett, whether receiver Mitchell Tinsley secured a spot on the team, what now for receiver Kazmeir Allen off his rough game and an examination of how many offensive linemen will make the team35:48 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two of three games at the Miami Marlins, including a great series for the Nats' starting pitching48:47 - Orioles: react to ace reliever Felix Bautista's season perhaps being done due to a right UCL injury...and a breakdown of the O's winning two of three games against the National League-worst Colorado Rockies01:00:03 - Navy Football: thoughts on the Midshipmen's season-opening 42-3 loss to No. 13 Notre Dame in Dublin, IrelandVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit TurfCenterLawns.com and tell Turf Center Lawns that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13:27 - Commanders: discussion of comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio at a post-practice press conference on corner Emmanuel Forbes, defensive back Quan Martin, linebacker Jamin Davis, edge defender Andre Jone Jr., the Commanders' penchant for late-round defensive-player finds in NFL Drafts and more29:06 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a pre-practice press conference on the process by which the team will make its decisions for its cutdown to 53, the internal dynamics for those decisions, the value of the practice squad, who and what Rivera will be watching in the Commanders' preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals and more43:34 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-5 win at the New York Yankees, including manager Davey Martinez not being happy with shortstop CJ Abrams for pimping a big home run...and reaction to starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg reportedly deciding to retire59:21 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, moving the O's to 31 games above .500 in a regular season for the first time since Sept. 2014Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22:05 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a pre-practice press conference and from assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy at a post-practice press conference on quarterback Sam Howell, including Rivera saying of Howell, "We feel very strongly, I know I do, going into this season that we've got a guy"40:28 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a pre-practice press conference on injury updates on receiver Terry McLaurin, tight end Logan Thomas and edge defender Chase Young, the state of the left-guard competition between Saahdiq Charles and Chris Paul, how linebackers Jamin Davis and Cody Barton are doing and more55:12 - Nationals: analysis of a 9-1 loss at the New York Yankees in a game that included a frightening injury for right fielder Stone Garrett and starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore and the Nats' defense unraveling in a five-run second for the Yankees01:05:47 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays as starting pitcher Dean Kremer continued a strong runVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:51 - Guest: Zach Selby, senior writer for Commanders.com, on what the team internally feels about quarterback Sam Howell, what he did especially well in the win over the Baltimore Ravens to end their NFL-record 24-game preseason winning streak, how the Commanders' first-team offensive line performed in the game, who is leading the team's left-guard competition, whether Cole Turner has become the Commanders' No. 2 tight end, who the favorites to be the final few receivers on the team's initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season are, whether the bad starts for the Commanders' defense in each of the first two preseason games are a concern and more40:53 - Nationals: analysis of a 2-1 win at the New York Yankees that featured a bizarre-but-good outing by starting pitcher Josiah Gray...and a review of a number of significant promotions in the Nats' minor-league system53:43 - Orioles: breakdown of a 6-3 10-inning loss to the Toronto Blue Jays that included O's manager Brandon Hyde not have ace reliever Felix Bautista pitch a top of the 10th in which reliever Mike Baumann struggledVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit TurfCenterLawns.com and tell Turf Center Lawns that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:32 - Commanders: what we know about injuries suffered by receivers Terry McLaurin and Dyami Brown in the Commanders' 29-28 preseason win over the Baltimore Ravens to end their NFL-record 24-game preseason winning streak...in-depth analysis of quarterback Sam Howell's very good performance in the game...and thoughts on the work of quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Jake Fromm in the game32:21 - Commanders: breakdowns of a variety of items from the Commanders' 29-28 preseason win over the Baltimore Ravens, including the Commanders not playing a number of key defensive players, notable plays for corner Emmanuel Forbes and defensive back Quan Martin, how the Commanders' first-team offensive line did and a great game for kicker Joey Slye47:31 - Nationals: react to the Nats and manager Davey Martinez reportedly agreeing on a two-year contract extension that includes a third-year option and to the Nats and president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo reportedly being close to finalizing a contract extension of similar length52:27 - Orioles: a proper rant on and mocking of comments from Orioles chairman and CEO John Angelos to The New York Times shirking responsibility for the fiasco involving MASN play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown and whining about potentially not being able to afford to keep the Orioles' young stars in the long runVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CateringByUptown.com and tell Catering By Uptown that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase!If you would like to be a part of the Blue Wire investment round or want to find out more information, go to WeFunder.com/BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:43 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to head coach Ron Rivera officially naming Sam Howell as the Commanders' starting quarterback, including key comments from Rivera and Howell at press conference at Commanders Training Camp45:07 - Commanders: discussion of the end of the Commanders' competition at kicker, a notable exchange with head coach Ron Rivera at a pre-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp regarding his conversations with managing partner Josh Harris, where we stand with Commanders injuries and more57:43 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats reportedly promoting their top prospect, outfielder Dylan Crews, from Low-A Fredericksburg to Double-A Harrisburg...and analysis of the Nats winning two of three games against the Philadelphia Phillies to give the Nats 19 wins in 29 games01:14:23 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's sweeping three games at the Major League-worst Oakland A's, including multiple big games for infielder Gunnar Henderson and another good outing for starting pitcher Kyle BradishVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit TurfCenterLawns.com and tell Turf Center Lawns that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:20 - 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 the top limited partner in the Josh Harris group, Mitchell Rales, on the overwhelming positive reaction of fans to the Harris group buying the Commanders, when a deal for a new stadium might be reached, what will determine whether the Harris group changes the name of the team, whether the team would ever go back to the name Redskins, takeaways from the Mary Jo White report and more48:51 - Nationals: breakdown of a 10-7 win over the Boston Red Sox for the Nats' 55th win of the 2023 regular season, matching their win total for the entirety of the 2022 regular seasonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit TurfCenterLawns.com and tell Turf Center Lawns that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:23 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of the second and final day of joint training-camp practices for the Commanders and Baltimore Ravens off comments from head coach Ron Rivera, quarterback Sam Howell and cornerback Kendall Fuller at post-practice press conferences, including Rivera and Fuller strongly praising Howell and Howell on his comfort with the offense...and thoughts on a piece from The Ringer on assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy39:00 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox in a game that featured a great outing by starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore and the Nats hitting four home runs47:36 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-2 loss at the San Diego Padres that included an embarrassing moment for reliever Cionel Perez via an uncontested steal of home by Fernando Tatis Jr.Visit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11:09 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera, receiver Terry McLaurin and Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh at post-practice press conferences after an eventful first joint training-camp practice for the Commanders and Ravens, including an encouraging step for tight end Logan Thomas in his recovery from a calf injury, a number of fights at the practice, a solid performance by quarterback Sam Howell and the Commanders' offense at the practice, the increasing rapport between Howell and McLaurin and more34:16 - Nationals: analysis of a 5-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox in a game in which starting pitcher Josiah Gray struggled for a third consecutive start45:33 - Orioles: thoughts on a 10-3 loss at the San Diego Padres that featured starting pitcher Jack Flaherty getting rippedVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:24 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp on how a variety of injured players are doing, the cautious approach that the team is taking with tight end Logan Thomas in his recovery from a calf injury, how the Commanders' first-team offensive line did in the preseason-opening win at the Cleveland Browns, what Rivera is looking for from upcoming joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens, what will determine which receivers round out the Commanders' initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season and more34:32 - Commanders: analysis of edge defender Montez Sweat off head coach Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp saying that Sweat is "ready to take that next step" and be a breakout player for the team in the 2023 season in the way that interior defensive lineman Daron Payne was a breakout player for the team in the 2022 season44:46 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-1 win at the San Diego Padres in a game that featured a fifth consecutive strong outing from starting pitcher Grayson RodriguezVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:02 - Commanders: react to and discussion of a variety of topics off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp, including the latest on injuries for edge defender Chase Young, interior defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis and tight end Logan Thomas; the performance of the offensive line in the team's 17-15 preseason-opening win at the Cleveland Browns; and the upcoming joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens31:03 - Guest: former Redskins tight end Rick "Doc" Walker, the host of The Doc Walker Podcast, on the Commanders' performance in their 17-15 preseason-opening win at the Cleveland Browns, including thoughts on quarterback Sam Howell, the offensive line, the defense, offensive players having gone to head coach Ron Rivera with concerns about assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and more56:48 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' three-game sweep of the Major League-worst Oakland A's, including two come-from-behind walk-off wins - a 3-2 walk-off win in which the Nats overcame a 2-1 eighth-inning deficit and an 8-7 walk-off win in which the Nats overcame a 7-2 ninth-inning deficit01:08:49 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two of three games at the Seattle Mariners, including two 10-inning wins, one of which featured a sensational performance off the bench by center fielder Cedric MullinsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit TurfCenterLawns.com and tell Turf Center Lawns that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Gametime app, create an account and use the promo code "Al Galdi" for $20 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9:05 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' offense in the team's preseason-opening 17-15 win at the Cleveland Browns, including a deep dive on quarterback Sam Howell's performance and thoughts on more reason for concern with the offensive line21:47 - Commanders: breakdowns of the Commanders' defense and special teams in the team's preseason-opening 17-15 win at the Cleveland BrownsVisit TurfCenterLawns.com and tell Turf Center Lawns that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15:04 - Guest: Dan Pizzuta, author of the chapter on the Commanders in the FTN Football Almanac 2023, with an analytics-based discussion on the Commanders, including the likelihood of the team having at least nine wins in the 2023 regular season, the quality of the Commanders' skill-position players, the potential for Sam Howell to be among the top quarterbacks in the NFL in terms of rushing production, the probability of better turnover luck for the Commanders' defense, the greatness of interior defensive lineman Daron Payne's 2022 season when viewed through the prism of a certain advanced stat and more37:59 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-2 loss at the Philadelphia Phillies in a game that featured a bizarre outing by starting pitcher Patrick Corbin and shortstop CJ Abrams making Nats history45:49 - Orioles: breakdown of a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros in a game that included a good outing by starting pitcher Dean Kremer but also the Orioles' bullpen struggling for a third time in three games in the seriesVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14:02 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a pre-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp apologizing for and clarifying comments on offensive players having concerns with the coaching style of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy32:55 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio at a post-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp on his coaching style, two major areas of focus for him and his defense in the 2023 season, what the team has in corner Emmanuel Forbes, the Commanders' quest for a franchise quarterback and more44:55 - Nationals: analysis of a 7-0 no-hit loss at the Philadelphia Phillies, marking the first time that the Nats have been no-hit in a regular-season game since the franchise moved to Washington, D.C. in the 2004-2005 offseason52:33 - Orioles: breakdown of an 8-2 loss to the Houston Astros in a second consecutive rough game for the Orioles' bullpenVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:44 - Commanders: an injury update on tight end Logan Thomas...thoughts on various roster moves by the Commanders...and in-depth reaction to and discussion of press-conference comments from head coach Ron Rivera and assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy at Commanders Training Camp regarding the reveal from Rivera that some players had expressed concerns about the coaching style of Bieniemy41:11 - Nationals: analysis of a doubleheader split for the Nats at the Philadelphia Phillies - an 8-4 loss in a game in which the Nats blew a 3-0 third-inning lead and a 5-4 win in a game in which the Nats overcame a 4-2 seventh-inning deficit50:14 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-6 loss to the Houston Astros in a game in which the O's blew a 6-2 eighth-inning lead thanks to a bullpen meltdownVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16:39 - Commanders: reaction to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp on tight end Logan Thomas missing a third consecutive practice day due to a calf strain, quarterback Jacoby Brissett getting his first first-team practice reps with the Commanders, which receivers will make up the final receiver spots on the team's initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season, receiver Dyami Brown standing out and more31:07 - Commanders: analysis of corner Benjamin St-Juste off head coach Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference at Commanders Training Camp praising St-Juste - is he poised for a breakout 2023 season?38:37 - Orioles: thoughts on MASN play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown reportedly being taken off Orioles broadcasts due to fact-based pregame comments about the team's previous struggles at the Tampa Bay RaysVisit InsuranceBMC.com and tell BMC Insurance that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:36 - Commanders: react to and discussion of comments from head coach Ron Rivera at post-practice press conferences at Commanders Training Camp on things getting chippy between the defense and offense, receiver Curtis Samuel "tightening up," the defense being ahead of the offense, how offensive players are taking to assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, what Rivera is thinking regarding playing key players in the team's preseason opener at the Cleveland Browns and more32:22 - Capitals: thoughts on the Caps signing winger Tom Wilson to a seven-year, $45.5 million contract extension40:26 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats' three-game sweep at the Cincinnati Reds in a series in which Nats relievers combined for 11 1/3 scoreless innings and right fielder Lane Thomas was an offensive force52:13 - Orioles: breakdown of the Orioles' three-game sweep of the New York Mets in a series that featured Orioles relievers combining for 10 scoreless inningsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit TurfCenterLawns.com and tell Turf Center Lawns that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.