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Ep 506Episode 506: Sean Payton-Commanders bombshell, chat with Daniel Kaplan on sale of Commanders and more

11:49 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to and discussion of Sean Payton's reveal that potential Commanders ownership groups contacted him about possibly becoming the team's head coach26:12 - Guest: sports-business insider Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic on the sale of the Commanders, including Josh Harris receiving a tour of the Commanders' team facility, the potential for Jeff Bezos to get involved in the bidding on the team, whether Dan Snyder might actually end up not selling the team, how the NFL may be holding the team's scandals over Snyder in order for him to sell the team and more43:02 - Capitals: thoughts on an up-and-down weekend that featured a 2-1 win at the NHL-leading Boston Bruins and then a 4-1 loss to the lowly San Jose Sharks47:32 - Wizards: analysis of a 127-113 win over the Indiana Pacers that included an incredible 80-point first half by the Wiz52:31 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 74-68 win over Penn State, Georgetown's 89-75 loss to No. 10 Marquette, No. 8 Virginia's controversial 69-62 overtime win over Duke and Virginia Tech's 93-87 win at Notre DameVisit 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.

Feb 13, 20231h 10m

Ep 505Episode 505: sale of Commanders not going well?, analysis of Ron Rivera's QB plan and Chase Young talk and more

11:55 - Commanders: react to reports from Front Office Sports and The New York Post saying that the sale of the Commanders isn't going so well for Dan Snyder in terms of him getting at least $7 billion for the team19:53 - Commanders: thoughts on Taylor Heinicke off comments from him on The Pat McAfeee Show...and a deep dive on Ron Rivera's approach to the quarterback position in the 2023 offseason off him being so open about the approach in an appearance on PFT Live33:31 - Commanders: breakdown of Ron Rivera to multiple media outlets expressing uncertainty over whether the Commanders will exercise the fifth-year option in Chase Young's rookie contract, including what Ron saying this may truly be about40:11 - Guest: Capitals insider Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic on the state of the Caps' season as they come out of their bye week, including whether Brian MacLellan and Peter Laviolette feel better or worse about the Caps as compared to how those guys felt coming into the season, a grade for Darcy Kuemper, what the Caps are thinking regarding the NHL Trade Deadline, a potential market inefficiency that the Caps are exploiting and moreVisit 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.

Feb 10, 202359 min

Ep 504Episode 504: Ron Rivera confirms Sam Howell is positioned to be Commanders' QB1 for 2023 and much more

12:41 - Commanders: analysis of Ron Rivera on NFL Network saying that the Commanders "will go into OTAs, minicamp and training camp with Sam Howell more than likely QB1"...and why Eric Bieniemy leaving the Kansas City Chiefs for the Commanders might make sense off comments from Rivera and a tweet from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter31:47 - Commanders: react to a tweet from Fox Business Network senior correspondent Charles Gasparino that the sale of the Commanders will take place in the coming weeks and that "most people in NFL circles think Jeff Bezos will bid after initial bids are in"38:06 - Wizards: thoughts on a 118-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets in the Wizards' final game before the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline42:28 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Georgetown's 74-62 loss at No. 20 Providence and Virginia Tech's 82-76 loss to Boston CollegeVisit 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.

Feb 9, 202344 min

Ep 503Episode 503: conversation with Commanders insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com and more

15:26 - Commanders: react to the Tennessee Titans announcing the hiring of Chris Harris from the Commanders and announcing the hiring of Commanders offensive-coordinator candidate Charles London...and thoughts on whether the Commanders will/should exercise the fifth-year option in Chase Young's rookie contract off us learning the cost of that option - $17.452 million20:41 - Guest: Commanders insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com on the Washington, D.C.-area potentially hosting a Super Bowl, the latest in the sale of the Commanders, the Commanders targeting Eric Bieniemy to be their offensive coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs fans still doing the Arrowhead Chop while the Redskins were forced to change their name, whether there's any chance that new Commanders ownership would go back to the name Redskins and more37:33 - College Basketball: analysis of Maryland's 63-58 loss at Michigan State and No. 8 Virginia's 63-50 win over No. 22 N.C. StateVisit 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.

Feb 8, 202345 min

Ep 502Episode 502: deep dive on Commanders' offensive line with Mitch Tischler of NBC Sports Washington and more

11:44 - Commanders: an attempt to sort through the very confusing Chris Harris situation15:11 - Guest: Mitch Tischler of NBC Sports Washington with an in-depth examination of the Commanders' offensive line, including how much change is needed, who should be kept and who should be gone40:46 - Wizards: thoughts on a 114-91 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers45:00 - Nationals and Orioles: analysis of where we are with Victor Robles off the Nats agreeing with him on a contract to avoid arbitration...and react to the Angelos family's intra-family litigation stunningly coming to an endVisit 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.

Feb 7, 202350 min

Ep 501Episode 501: deep dive on quarterbacks in Senior Bowl and 2023 NFL Draft with Thor Nystrom and much more

14:21 - Guest: NFL Draft and college football analyst Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros on the Senior Bowl quarterbacks, whether Hendon Hooker is someone who the Commanders should consider taking in the 2023 NFL Draft, the top four quarterbacks in the draft, who among them might fall to the Commanders' No. 16-overall pick in the draft, whether they should consider trading up to take Anthony Richardson, what the Commanders might have in Sam Howell and more38:37 - Wizards: analysis of a brutal weekend for the Wiz that featured them blowing leads of at least 20 points in back-to-back losses - a 124-116 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers and a 125-123 loss at the Brooklyn Nets51:47 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 81-46 win at Minnesota, Georgetown's 68-62 loss to No. 24 UConn and Virginia Tech's 74-68 win over No. 6 Virginia01:04:32 - Capitals: react to some scheduled fun with Alex Ovechkin's son Sergei at NHL All-Star Weekend and to the Caps signing Dylan Strome and Sonny Milano to contract extensions01:10:10 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats signing Chad Kuhl to a minor-league contract with an invite to the Nats' 2023 Major League Spring TrainingVisit 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.

Feb 6, 20231h 10m

Ep 500Episode 500: chats with Barry Svrluga on Commanders and Nats and with Charley Casserly on Bobby Beathard

14:58 - Guest: Barry Svrluga, columnist for The Washington Post, on the state of the Commanders and on the stalled sale of the Nationals, including whether Ron Rivera getting fired within the next 12 months is essentially inevitable, the proper way to judge Rivera as Washington head coach, the prospect of new ownership for the Commanders, why exactly the Lerners are having a hard time selling the Nats, the potential for a resolution to the MASN dispute and more38:36 - Guest: former Redskins general manager Charley Casserly on the man who he succeeded as Skins GM, Bobby Beathard, including Beathard’s process in being such a great GM, Beathard’s relationship with Joe Gibbs, the involvement of Jack Kent Cooke, the Skins’ all-time-great 1981 NFL Draft and moreVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Feb 3, 202358 min

Ep 499Episode 499: RIP Bobby Beathard, chat with ex-Skins executive George Perry on one year of Commanders & more

17:23 - Commanders: a tribute to Bobby Beathard, including why he is the greatest executive in Washington, D.C.-sports history23:31 - Commanders: react to Ron Rivera conducting an in-person interview of Anthony Lynn in California in the Commanders' offensive-coordinator search, making a certain criticism of Rivera look even more foolish30:37 - Guest: sports-business expert George Perry, who is a professor at the George Mason University School of Business and is a former Redskins business executive, on the Commanders' rebrand on its one-year anniversary, including where the team has gone wrong, what has made the rebrand especially challenging, whether new ownership of the team should ditch Commanders and engage in another rebrand for the team, whether Dan Snyder could have stood his ground and kept the name Redskins, the truth about Snyder as a marketer and more54:36 - Georgetown Basketball: analysis of a 63-53 loss to CreightonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Feb 2, 202355 min

Ep 498Episode 498: conversation with Josh Hermsmeyer on what Commanders can learn from Eagles and more

15:37 - Guest: Josh Hermsmeyer of FiveThirtyEight.com on what the Commanders should take away from the NFC-champion Philadelphia Eagles, including insight on the Eagles' team-building and quarterback-drafting philosophies and the truth about drafting quarterbacks in the current NFL37:08 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-3 overtime win at the NHL-worst Columbus Blue Jackets41:50 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 66-55 win over No. 21 Indiana and Virginia's Tech's 92-83 loss at No. 23 Miami48:02 - Nationals: react to another report indicating that a sale of the Nats likely isn't coming anytime soonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Feb 1, 202351 min

Ep 497Episode 497: deep dive on Eric Bieniemy with NFL insider Arif Hasan of Pro Football Network and much more

14:52 - Commanders: analysis of the NFL salary cap for the 2023 season being set at a record $228.4 million and where the Commanders are from a cap standpoint19:26 - Guest: NFL insider Arif Hasan of Pro Football Network on Eric Bieniemy, including the truth about why he still hasn't been hired as an NFL head coach, the extent to which he deserves credit for the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive success, whether he would leave his job as Chiefs offensive coordinator to become the Commanders' offensive coordinator and more41:05 - Wizards: react to a 127-106 win at the San Antonio Spurs for the Wizards' first regular-season win at the Spurs since Dec. 11, 199947:45 - Virginia Basketball: breakdown of the No. 6 Cavaliers winning their seventh consecutive game with a 67-62 victory at Syracuse51:45 - Nationals: thoughts on Joe Ross signing with the San Francisco Giants and on the Nats signing Alex ColomeVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 31, 202352 min

Ep 496Episode 496: conversation with Redskins great Joe Theismann on Super Bowl XVII and Sam Howell and more

15:43 - Commanders: react to the Commanders wanting to interview Eric Bieniemy for their offensive-coordinator job...and react to Rex Ryan on ESPN floating the possibility of the Commanders acquiring both Sean Payton and Tom Brady23:33 - Guest: Redskins all-time great Joe Theismann on the Skins' Super Bowl XVII win on its 40th anniversary, John Riggins' iconic touchdown run in the game, the 1982 Skins' unique season, whether the 1983 Skins actually were better than the '82 Skins, Sam Howell, what went wrong for Carson Wentz with the Commanders and more47:24 - Capitals: thoughts on a hideous 5-1 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs50:56 - Wizards: analysis of a 113-103 win at the New Orleans Pelicans56:58 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 82-63 win over Nebraska, Georgetown's 75-73 loss at St. John’s, No. 7 Virginia's 76-57 win over Boston College and Virginia Tech's 85-70 win over SyracuseVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 30, 20231h 8m

Ep 495Episode 495: film breakdown of Florida QB Anthony Richardson with Pro Football Network's Ian Wharton and more

16:49 - Guest: Ian Wharton of Pro Football Network with a deep dive on Anthony Richardson, including whether he would be worthy of the Commanders taking with their No. 16-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft (or even trading up for), how he compares with Sam Howell, whether the Commanders would be well-served to have both Howell and Richardson, how Richardson compares with the other top quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft and more42:09 - Capitals: breakdown of a big 3-2 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins47:18 - Nationals and Orioles: a look at MLB Pipeline's preseason list of the top 100 prospects in baseball including four Nats prospects and eight Orioles prospects...analysis of the O's trading for Cole Irvin...and react to the latest ugliness in the Angelos family feudVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 27, 202352 min

Ep 494Episode 494: film breakdown of Sam Howell with NFL analyst and Commanders fan Samuel Gold and more

13:56 - Guest: NFL analyst and Commanders fan Samuel Gold, the creator of Sam's Film Room on YouTube, on his film breakdown of Sam Howell, including insight on his performance in the Commanders' season-ending 26-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys, what kind of an offense might be best for Howell if he's the Commanders' QB1 for the 2023 season and more38:48 - Wizards: analysis of a 108-103 win at the NBA-worst Houston Rockets43:14 - Maryland Basketball: breakdown of a 73-55 win over WisconsinVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 26, 202347 min

Ep 493Episode 493: chat with Bobby Trossett on potential Commanders targets Greg Roman & Lamar Jackson & more

16:16 - Guest: Bobby Trossett, co-host of The Vault, which is a Baltimore Ravens podcast, on potential Commanders targets Greg Roman and Lamar Jackson, including what happened with Roman during his time as Ravens offensive coordinator and what is going on between the Ravens and Jackson43:13 - Georgetown Basketball: react to the Hoyas snapping their Big East-record 29-game conference regular-season losing streak with an 81-76 win over DePaul45:49 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-2 loss at the Colorado Avalanche 50:07 - Wizards: analysis of a 127-126 win at the Dallas Mavericks…and thoughts on comments from Tommy Sheppard on why he traded Rui HachimuraVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 25, 202356 min

Ep 492Episode 492: chat with NY Post's Josh Kosman on Jeff Bezos selling Washington Post to buy Commanders & more

10:41 - Commanders: thoughts on an item suggesting that Ron Rivera will end up promoting Ken Zampese to offensive coordinator, another honor for Jeremy Reaves and a very telling advanced stat regarding the Commanders' quarterback play in the 2022 season17:49 - Guest: business journalist Josh Kosman of The New York Post on his breaking news that Jeff Bezos may be selling The Washington Post as an act of appeasement for Dan Snyder in order to buy the Commanders from Snyder, including Kosman on what he has heard about Bezos wanting to buy the Commanders and analysis of Bezos' ownership of The Washington Post and success with Amazon34:59 - Wizards: react to the Wizards trading Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers43:36 - Virginia Tech Basketball: thoughts on the Hokies snapping their seven-game losing streak with a 78-75 win over DukeVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 24, 202345 min

Ep 491Episode 491: what success of Brock Purdy & Jalen Hurts could mean for Commanders with Sam Howell & more

10:14 - Commanders: thoughts on Chris Harris reportedly leaving the Commanders for the Tennessee Titans, the latest in the Commanders’ offensive-coordinator search and an update on Ron Rivera’s meeting with Commanders ownership15:55 - Commanders: Commanders-related takeaways from the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, including how Ron Rivera is unlike many successful head coaches in the current NFL, more proof that passing offense is the most reliable path to success in the current NFL, the very different quarterback landscapes in the AFC and NFC, what the success of non-first-round quarterbacks like Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts tell us about what could be for the Commanders with Sam Howell and more32:25 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland’s 58-55 loss at No. 3 Purdue Georgetown’s 95-82 loss at No. 8 Xavier, No. 10 Virginia’s 76-67 win at Wake Forest and Virginia Tech’s 51-50 loss at No. 19 Clemson47:58 - Capitals: react to a hideous 6-2 loss at the Vegas Golden Knights that included Alex Ovechkin not playing due to a lower-body injury52:04 - Wizards: analysis of a 138-118 win over the Orlando Magic and of trade drama with Rui HachimuraDownload the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 23, 202356 min

Ep 490Episode 490: should Ron Rivera pursue Greg Roman?, chat with Marty Conway on Commanders sale and more

12:39 - Commanders: react to Daron Payne making the NFC Pro Bowl team...thoughts on the Commanders potentially going after Byron Leftwich or Greg Roman to be the team's offensive coordinator, including Roman's impressive history with mobile quarterbacks...are the Commanders about to lose Chris Harris?...and more24:32 - Guest: sports-business expert Marty Conway on the sales of the Commanders and Nationals and on the Orioles' ownership situation, including what's going on with Jeff Bezos potentially buying the Commanders, why truly that Dan Snyder is selling the Commanders, why the Lerners are having a hard time selling the Nats, why resolution of the MASN dispute may finally be coming, whether the O's might leave Baltimore and more49:37 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-0 win at the Arizona Coyotes for Darcy Kuemper's NHL-leading fifth shutout53:17 - Maryland Basketball: breakdown of a 64-58 win over MichiganVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.AppVisit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell 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.

Jan 20, 202358 min

Ep 489Episode 489: film breakdown of Sam Howell with Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network and much more

12:31 - Guest: The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler, who is a Commanders fan and used to work for the Redskins, on Sam Howell, including why the Commanders positioning him to be their QB1 for the 2023 season is a good idea, what kind of an offense the Commanders should run with Howell at quarterback, his strengths and weaknesses as a quarterback, the quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft and more36:36 - Wizards: analysis of a 116-105 win at the New York Knicks that included the return of Bradley Beal41:06 - Virginia Basketball vs. Virginia Tech Basketball: thoughts on the No. 10 Cavaliers' 78-68 win over the Hokies46:48 - Maryland Football: react to Taulia Tagovailoa announcing that he's coming back for his senior season48:51 - Nationals and Orioles: examining Baseball America's first Top 100 prospects list of 2023 featuring four Nats prospects and eight Orioles prospectsVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.AppVisit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell 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.

Jan 19, 202352 min

Ep 488Episode 488: Commanders conversation with former NFL executive Joe Banner and much more

12:41 - Commanders: react to a report on the latest on the sale of the Commanders, including that bidders for the Commanders have been told that Dan Snyder plans to sell enough of the team to clear the way for a new controlling owner17:39 - Commanders: analysis of where we are in the Commanders' offensive-coordinator search27:03 - Guest: former Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons executive and founder of The33rdTeam.com Joe Banner on the Commanders, including his thoughts on potential Commanders owner Josh Harris, Dan Snyder, whether the Commanders are a quarterback away from being a good team, what their approach at quarterback should be, the right way of viewing passing offense vs. rushing offense in today's NFL and what makes for a great NFL head coach51:08 - Capitals: breakdown of a 4-2 loss to the Minnesota WildVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.AppVisit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell 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.

Jan 18, 202353 min

Ep 487Episode 487: sale of Commanders "will be over soon," Scott Turner never wanted Carson Wentz and much more

11:30 - Commanders: analysis of Darrell Bevell emerging as a candidate to be the Commanders’ offensive coordinator and of multiple items in a report on the latest on the sale of the Commanders, including the sale being close to being done and the status of Jeff Bezos21:12 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of Scott Turner per a report having been against the Commanders’ trade for Carson Wentz32:18 - Commanders: deep dive on Ron Rivera still lacking a step-forward season as Washington head coach as so many other NFL head coaches early in their regimes register step-forward seasons 49:08 - Capitals: breakdown of a 4-3 overtime win at the New York Islanders, as the Caps overcame a 3-0 second-period deficit for their biggest comeback win of the season52:44 - Wizards: react to a report that the Wizards are not trying to trade Kyle Kuzma and to a 127-118 loss to the Golden State Warriors58:50 - Georgetown Basketball: thoughts on a 77-73 loss at VillanovaVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.AppVisit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell 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.

Jan 17, 20231h 0m

Ep 486Episode 486: Sam Howell positioned to be Commanders' QB1 in 2023 and much more

16:30 - Commanders: deep dive on multiple reports that the Commanders are positioning Sam Howell to be their QB1 for the 2023 season, including why this is very encouraging29:57 - Commanders: react to multiple updates on the sale of the Commanders and to Jerry Jones distancing himself from Dan Snyder43:17 - Commanders: a proper salute to Jeremy Reaves for being named to the Associated Press' All-Pro First Team as its special teamer50:31 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland’s 81-67 loss at Iowa and No. 13 Virginia’s 67-58 win at Florida State56:37 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers that included Alex Ovechkin 01:04:15 - Wizards: thoughts on a 112-108 loss to the New York KnicksVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 16, 20231h 8m

Ep 485Episode 485: should Commanders pursue Derek Carr?, Commanders conversation with Kevin Sheehan and more

17:05 - Commanders: analysis of whether the Commanders should go after Derek Carr with the Las Vegas Raiders parting with him30:36 - Guest: Kevin Sheehan, the host of The Kevin Sheehan Show podcast, on the state of the Commanders, including whether they should try to acquire Derek Carr, what Kevin wants from the Commanders in their quarterback search, the extent to which Scott Turner was to blame for the team's offensive struggles in the 2022 season, whether Dan Snyder if he wasn't selling the team would have fired Ron Rivera, whether new ownership should change the name of the team and more56:35 - Nationals: react to the Lerners' sale of the Nats having stalledVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 13, 202359 min

Ep 484Episode 484: preview of Commanders' offseason quarterback search and much more

14:45 - Commanders: thoughts on the Commanders' offensive-coordinator vacancy...react to Martin Mayhew saying that he wants the Commanders to have two-to-one run-to-pass ratios in games...and a look at the incongruence of Ron Rivera that was highlighted by the firing of Scott Turner26:02 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of what to expect from - and what the thinking should be with - the Commanders' quarterback search in the 2023 offseason, including why the search is very complicated, takeaways from the team's quarterback search in the 2022 offseason and key comments from Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew from a season-ending press conference44:20 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-3 loss at the Philadelphia Flyers47:31 - Wizards: why a 100-97 win over the Chicago Bulls was one of the Wizards' most impressive wins of the season52:24 - Virginia Tech Basketball: breakdown of the Hokies' 82-72 loss at SyracuseVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 12, 202353 min

Ep 483Episode 483: Commanders fire Scott Turner, Ron Rivera & Martin Mayhew champion run-oriented offense & more

14:49 - Commanders: in-depth react to and analysis of Ron Rivera firing Scott Turner32:11 - Commanders: in-depth react to and analysis of Ron Rivera and Martin Mayhew at a season-ending press conference saying that they want a run-oriented offense regardless of who their QB1 is53:29 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Georgetown's 66-51 loss to Seton Hall and No. 13 Virginia's 65-58 win over North Carolina58:45 - Nationals: thoughts on the Nats signing Corey DickersonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 11, 20231h 0m

Ep 482Episode 482: how Dan Snyder is saving Ron Rivera, did Ron blow it in not starting Sam Howell sooner? and more

11:28 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of Ron Rivera still being the Commanders' head coach given the current environment in the NFL, including him apparently being saved by the sale of the team...an examination of whether Rivera not starting Sam Howell until Week 18 was another instance of Rivera misjudging the quarterback position...and comments from Howell on what's next and from Logan Thomas on wanting the Commanders to re-sign Taylor Heinicke31:40 - Commanders: scheduled fun with the Commanders re-signing Troy Apke to a reserve/future contract...an update on the Antonio Gibson injury situation...a salute to a very good bounce-back season for Washington's defense...analysis of the Daron Payne contract situation with him bluntly saying that he wants to get paid...breakdown of Chase Young's three-game season and outlook moving forward...and more48:07 - Wizards: thoughts on a 132-112 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, dropping the Wizards to just 17-24 at the midway point of their regular seasonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 10, 202351 min

Ep 481Episode 481: Sam Howell shines, Commanders finish 8-8-1 with 26-6 win over Dallas Cowboys and much more

13:50 - Commanders: react to the Commanders' season-ending 26-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys from the standpoints of the win dropping the Commanders to getting the No. 16 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and the victory featuring a much different performance from the team as compared to in its 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns...and an examination of the many signs that Ron Rivera may be about to fire Scott Turner26:25 - Commanders: deep dive on an impressive NFL regular-season debut for Sam Howell in the Commanders' 26-6 rout of the Dallas Cowboys44:21 - Commanders: why the performance of the Commanders' defense in the 26-6 blowout of the Dallas Cowboys may have been the defense's best performance of the season...and a look at a rough game for Joey Slye52:18 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators and 1-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets that featured the season debuts of Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson58:36 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 80-73 win over No. 24 Ohio State, Georgetown's 95-73 loss at Marquette, No. 11 Virginia's 73-66 win over Syracuse as Tony Bennett became UVA's winningest head coach in men's basketball and Virginia Tech's 73-69 loss to N.C. State01:13:19 - Wizards: thoughts on a 127-110 loss at the Oklahoma City ThunderVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell that Al Galdi sent ya!Download the Hiatus app by going to Hiatus.App 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.

Jan 9, 20231h 16m

Ep 480Episode 480: Scott Turner assesses his performance & job security, Commanders vs. Cowboys preview & more

16:26 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders’ offense in the 2022 season, Scott Turner’s job security, a potential rift between him and Ron Rivera, Sam Howell’s NFL regular-season debut in the game against the Dallas Cowboys and more off comments from Turner at a post-practice press conference37:05 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders’ defense in the 2022 season, the importance of Kamren Curl, the improvement of Jamin Davis and more off comments from Jack Del Rio at a post-practice press conference46:12 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders loss against the Dallas Cowboys...and Galdi's prediction for the game58:38 - Capitals: breakdown of a 6-2 win at the Columbus Blue Jackets to give the Caps a franchise-record seven-game road winning streak in a regular season01:02:31 - Maryland Basketball: thoughts on a 64-50 loss at RutgersVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell 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.

Jan 6, 20231h 7m

Ep 479Episode 479: Ron Rivera names Sam Howell as Commanders' QB1 for season finale vs. Dallas Cowboys and more

12:14 - Commanders: in-depth breakdown of Ron Rivera naming Sam Howell as the team's starting quarterback for its season finale against the Dallas Cowboys, including why this was the right call, Rivera having initially decided to go with Taylor Heinicke, where things stand with Heinicke and Carson Wentz and much more off extensive comments from Rivera at a post-practice press conference37:26 - Commanders: analysis of Chase Young off comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference...and react to Rivera's answer to whether the Commanders' 2022 season has been the step-forward season that he said that the team needed to have47:50 - College Basketball: examining the state of Georgetown Basketball of it setting a new Big East record with a 25th consecutive regular-season conference loss with a 73-57 loss to Villanova...and thoughts on Virginia Tech's 68-65 loss to ClemsonVisit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya!Visit CloseItWithKell.com and tell Kell 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.

Jan 5, 202357 min

Ep 478Episode 478: conversation with Scott Abraham of ABC 7 News on whether Ron Rivera should/will be fired and more

13:49 - Guest: Scott Abraham, sports anchor for ABC 7 News, on the Commanders, including whether Ron Rivera should/will be fired in the coming weeks, whether players want Taylor Heinicke to be the team’s starting quarterback for the 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, what the approach at quarterback should be this offseason, whether new ownership would/should change the name of the team and more30:49 - Capitals: analysis of a 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres that featured Alex Ovechkin scoring two goals35:53 - Wizards: react to the Wizards' 123-113 loss at the Milwaukee Bucks, including the Wiz allowing Giannis Antetokounmpo to score 55 points40:56 - Virginia Basketball: thoughts on the No. 11 Cavaliers' 68-65 loss at PittVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Jan 4, 202347 min

Ep 477Episode 477: Ron Rivera admits Commanders' biggest problem is QB1, addresses state of the team and more

11:39 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to and analysis of the state of the Commanders, the continued fail at quarterback, Carson Wentz's disastrous performance in the 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, whether Commanders players wanted Taylor Heinicke as the QB1 over Wentz and more off comments from Ron Rivera at a day-after-the-game Zoom press conference30:52 - Commanders: why Sam Howell should be the Commanders' starting quarterback for their season finale against the Dallas Cowboys...why it is in the best interests of the Commanders for them to lose to the Cowboys...and more on Ron Rivera not knowing that the Commanders could be eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17 off comments from Rivera at a day-after-the-game Zoom press conference38:59 - Commanders: thoughts on various items from the Commanders' 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, including the depleted state of the defense off comments from Ron Rivera at a day-after-the-game Zoom press conference, a second consecutive good game for Chase Young and Jahan Dotson's recent dropsVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Jan 3, 202351 min

Ep 476Episode 476: Commanders humiliated by Cleveland Browns and eliminated from playoff contention and more

12:28 - Commanders: react to Ron Rivera at his postgame press conference following the the Commanders’ defense in the 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns revealing that he didn’t know that the Commanders could be eliminated from playoff contention in Week 1720:37 - Commanders: deep dive on a horrendous performance by Carson Wentz in the 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns and thus the end of Carson’s time with the Commanders38:03 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders’ defense and rushing offense in the 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns49:17 - Wizards: examinations of a 119-100 win at the Orlando Magic and a 118-95 win at the Milwaukee Bucks to give the Wizards a five-game winning streak54:54 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 81-46 loss at Michigan, Georgetown's 80-51 loss to Butler, No. 13 Virginia's 74-56 win at Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech's 77-75 loss at Wake Forest01:01:42 - Capitals: a proper salute to the Caps for a 9-2 rout of the Montreal Canadiens to conclude an 11-2-2 December as Alex Ovechkin had a hat trick01:05:09 - Maryland Football: thoughts on the Terrapins' 16-12 win over No. 23 N.C. State in the Duke's Mayo Bowl and on the state of Terps footballVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Jan 2, 20231h 11m

Ep 475Episode 475: preview of Commanders vs. Cleveland Browns and more

10:45 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense in preparation for their game against the Cleveland Browns, including the latest on injuries and comments from Scott Turner at a post-practice press conference on Carson Wentz being back as the team's starting quarterback19:02 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense in preparation for their game against the Cleveland Browns, including a lengthy and concerning list of Commanders defensive players dealing with injury/illness and comments from Jack Del Rio at a post-practice press conference on Chase Young and more27:50 - Guest: The Orange And Brown Report's Jake Burns, host of the OBR Film Breakdown podcast, with a deep dive on the Cleveland Browns in preparation for Commanders-Browns48:04 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the Cleveland Browns...and Galdi's prediction for the game57:24 - Capitals: react to a 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators that was a lot worse for the Caps than the score would indicate01:02:54 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Maryland's 80-64 win over UMBC and Georgetown's 83-76 loss at DePaulVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 30, 20221h 8m

Ep 474Episode 474: Ron Rivera goes back to Carson Wentz as Commanders' starting quarterback and more

15:34 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to the Commanders officially going back to Carson Wentz as their starting quarterback, including comments from Wentz, Taylor Heinicke and Ron Rivera at post-practice press sessions34:06 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' first injury report for their game against the Cleveland Browns...and an examination of what went wrong for the Commanders' defense in the 37-20 loss at the San Francisco 49ers off comments from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference42:08 - Wizards: breakdown of a 127-102 blowout of the Phoenix Suns48:00 - Virginia Basketball: thoughts on the No. 13 Cavaliers' 66-46 rout of AlbanyVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 29, 202251 min

Ep 473Episode 473: conversation with Commanders radio play-by-play announcer Bram Weinstein and much more

09:48 - Commanders: in-depth react to Ron Rivera at a Zoom press conference having no decision to announce on whether he's going with Carson Wentz or Taylor Heinicke as the Commanders' starting quarterback20:47 - Commanders: thoughts on comments from Ron Rivera at a Zoom press conference on Chase Young's successful season debut in the 37-20 loss at the San Francisco 49ers, the status of Kamren Curl off him being inactive for the game due to an ankle injury and an injury reveal regarding Antonio Gibson28:05 - Guest: Commanders radio play-by-play announcer Bram Weinstein on Ron Rivera choosing between Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke as the team's starting quarterback, the calculus on whether Wentz and/or Heinicke will be back with the team for the 2023 season, where and how the Commanders went wrong with their offensive line, the outlook for the defense over the team's final two regular-season games and more47:54 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-0 win at the New York Rangers to give the Caps a franchise-record-tying six-game regular-season road winning streak52:38 - Wizards: breakdown of a 116-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ersVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 28, 202257 min

Ep 472Episode 472: the case for Carson Wentz, Hogs threaten lawsuit of Dan Snyder and Commanders and more

11:20 - Commanders: analysis of Ron Rivera seemingly being poised to name Carson Wentz as the Commanders' starting quarterback over Taylor Heinicke, including a harsh reality for the team and why there's logic behind going back to Wentz24:08 - Commanders: was Chase Young's successful season debut in the Commanders' loss at the San Francisco 49ers validation of the approach that was taken with his recovery?...and playing-time observations for the Commanders in their loss at the Niners30:44 - Commanders: react to various former members of The Hogs threatening to sue Dan Snyder and the Commanders over "trying to profit off the original Hogs legacy"Visit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 27, 202241 min

Ep 471Episode 471: Commanders bench Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz in 37-20 loss at San Francisco 49ers and more

11:04 - Commanders: in-depth reaction to Ron Rivera benching Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz in the 37-20 loss at the San Francisco 49ers...and deep dives on the performances of Heinicke and Wentz in the game33:48 - Commanders: breakdown of the Commanders' defense in the 37-20 loss at the San Francisco 49ers, including an impressive season debut for Chase Young45:50 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' rushing offense and special teams in the 37-20 loss at the San Francisco 49ers51:43 - Capitals: a proper salute to Alex Ovechkin for moving past Gordie Howe for the second-most regular-season goals in NHL history and more from a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets01:01:16 - Wizards: thoughts on a 125-111 win at the Sacramento KingsVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 25, 20221h 4m

Ep 470Episode 470: Commanders' sale heats up, Commanders at San Francisco 49ers preview and more

12:06 - Commanders: in-depth discussion of multiple reports regarding Dan Snyder, including why there's now even more reason to believe that he is selling the entirety of his ownership of the Commanders24:21 - Commanders: react to Chase Young in the Commanders' game at the San Francisco 49ers being set to make his season debut, other injury news for the Commanders for the game and more from Ron Rivera at a post-practice press conference39:00 - Guest: Kyle Madson, host of the Candlestick Chronicles podcast and of the 49ers' postgame show on 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, with a deep dive on the Niners in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Niners58:59 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for the Commanders' game at the San Francisco 49ers...and Galdi's prediction for the game01:09:33 - Capitals: analysis of a 3-2 overtime win at the Ottawa Senators that included Alex Ovechkin becoming the NHL's all-time leader in regular-season shots on goal01:13:14 - Wizards: breakdown of a 120-112 loss at the Utah Jazz01:16:18 - Maryland Basketball: thoughts on the Terrapins' 75-45 blowout of Saint Peter'sVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 23, 20221h 16m

Ep 469Episode 469: six Commanders receive Pro Bowl honors, Scott Turner opens up about his play-calling and more

14:42 - Commanders: react to six Commanders players receiving Pro Bowl honors, including Jonathan Allen, Tress Way and Jeremy Reaves being named starters20:10 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense in preparation for their game at the San Francisco 49ers, including comments from Scott Turner at a post-practice press conference on him not getting Brian Robinson Jr. more carries in the Commanders' 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, the Commanders' red-zone struggles and Carson Wentz's readiness to play40:36 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense in preparation for their game at the San Francisco 49ers, including telling comments from Chase Young on his injury situation and comments from Jack Del Rio at a post-practice press conference on the 49ers' key offensive players56:02 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's trading for New York Mets catcher James McCann58:09 - Virginia Tech Basketball: thoughts on the No. 21 Hokies losing at Boston College, 70-65 in overtimeVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 22, 202258 min

Ep 468Episode 468: conversation with Commanders insider Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington and more

09:59 - Commanders: react to telling comments from Ron Rivera on Taylor Heinicke that lend further credence to the notion that Rivera is close to benching Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz21:42 - Guest: Commanders insider Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington on whether Taylor Heinicke’s job as the Commanders’ starting quarterback is on the line in their game at the San Francisco 49ers, what Ron Rivera truly is thinking about the Commanders’ quarterback situation, whether there’s more to the Chase Young situation than we know and more45:56 - Wizards: analysis of a wild 113-110 win at the Phoenix Suns to snap the Wizards' 10-game losing streak50:58 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Georgetown's 84-73 loss at No. 2 UConn and No. 6 Virginia's 66-64 loss at No. 22 MiamiVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 21, 202256 min

Ep 467Episode 467: Ron Rivera sticks with Taylor Heinicke as QB1 but also says change could come and more

11:34 - Commanders: react to Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference off the 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football remaining with Taylor Heinicke as the Commanders' starting quarterback while also saying that a benching could come soon…and analysis of the red-zone struggles for Heinicke and the Commanders’ offense23:02 - Commanders: thoughts on Scott Turner getting Brian Robinson Jr. just four second-half carries in the 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football…breakdown of Robinson’s great performance in the game…and more on the highly questionable officiating during the Commanders’ final offensive drive in the game36:25 - Commanders: a look at the Commanders’ two highest-graded players per Pro Football Focus in the 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football…and the latest on Chase Young off comments from Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game Zoom press conference45:01 - Capitals: proper praise for the Caps for a 4-3 overtime and come-from-behind win over the Detroit Red WingsVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 20, 202250 min

Ep 466Episode 466: Commanders fall to 7-6-1 with 20-12 loss to New York Giants on Sunday Night Football and more

10:53 - Commanders: deep dive on the Commanders' offense in the 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, including some very questionable officiating and the performance of Taylor Heinicke38:29 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders' defense and special teams in the 20-12 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football48:18 - Wizards: react to the Wizards' losing streak reaching 10 games with 102-93 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers and a 119-117 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers52:27 - Capitals: thoughts on a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs57:57 - College Basketball: breakdowns of Georgetown's 102-89 loss to Xavier, No. 2 Virginia's 69-61 loss to No. 5 Houston and No. 24 Virginia Tech's 74-48 blowout of GramblingVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 19, 20221h 6m

Ep 465Episode 465: preview of Commanders vs. New York Giants on Sunday Night Football and more

12:50 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders’ offense for the game against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, including the latest on injuries and comments from Scott Turner at a post-practice press conference on why Taylor Heinicke isn't running more, Carson Wentz's attitude, the lack of explosive plays from the Commanders' rushing offense and more31:00 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders’ defense for the game against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, including the latest on injuries and comments from Jack Del Rio at a post-practice press conference on Benjamin St-Juste, Chase Young, Darrick Forrest and more44:00 - Guest: Nick Falato, co-host of the Big Blue Banter podcast, with an in-depth breakdown of the New York Giants in preparation for Commanders-Giants on Sunday Night Football59:07 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win over the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football…and Galdi’s prediction for the game01:09:29 - Capitals: breakdown of a 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars01:12:22 - Orioles: react to the O’s agreeing on a one-year contract with Adam Frazier and to the O's having not done more in free agency so far in the 2022-2023 offseasonVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 16, 20221h 14m

Ep 464Episode 464: more indications Dan Snyder is selling, Commanders prep for big game vs. New York Giants and more

06:21 - Commanders: what mattered the most from a variety of Dan Snyder-related items from the NFL’s December League Meeting in Irving, Texas15:31 - Commanders: analysis and discussion of the Commanders' offense in preparation for the Commanders' game against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, including the latest on injuries, the situation at center, why Taylor Heinicke isn't running more, insight on Brian Robinson Jr., a mea culpa from Ron Rivera regarding Curtis Samuel and more off comments from Heinicke and Rivera at post-practice press conferences35:43 - Commanders: thoughts on expectations for the crowd at FedExField for the Commanders' game against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football off comments from Taylor Heinicke and Ron Rivera at post-practice press conferences...and analysis and discussion of the Commanders' defense in preparation for Commanders-Giants, including the latest on injuries and the potential for Chase Young to make his season debut off comments from Young and Rivera49:42 - Wizards: react to a 141-128 loss at the Denver Nuggets in a game in which the Wizards in losing their eighth consecutive game allowed the Nuggets to score an absurd 98 points in the paint56:15 - Maryland Basketball: breakdown of an embarrassing 87-60 loss to No. 16 UCLAVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 15, 202259 min

Ep 463Episode 463: Ron Rivera opens up about Commanders' readiness for playoff push and more

11:11 - Commanders: analysis of comments from Ron Rivera at a Zoom press conference on the Commanders’ preparedness for their final four regular-season games in pursuit of the postseason, injury updates and reveals for the Commanders coming out of their bye week, the returning Carson Wentz, the keys to Taylor Heinicke doing well given the state of the team’s offensive line and more30:28 - Commanders: react to comments from Ron Rivera at a Zoom press conference on the final report from Congress’ House Committee on Oversight and Reform on its investigation into Washington’s workplace-misconduct scandal, including Rivera on what he was told when he was hired by Dan Snyder38:10 - Capitals: breakdown of a 7-3 win at the Chicago Blackhawks that featured Alex Ovechkin having a hat trick and a primary assist in becoming just the third player in NHL history to score 800 career regular-season goalsVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 14, 202244 min

Ep 462Episode 462: conversation with Commanders insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com and more

08:39 - Commanders: analysis of the Commanders activating Carson Wentz from the Reserve/Injured List to the 53-man roster, including what this could mean for Taylor Heinicke as the team's starting quarterback...and react to the Commanders placing Tyler Larsen on the Reserve/Injured List, including what now for the team's offensive line and whether it needs to be rebuilt this offseason23:14 - Guest: Commanders insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com on if the Commanders are going to make the playoffs for the 2022 season, whether Ron Rivera might go back to Carson Wentz as the team's starting quarterback, who truly was behind the Commanders trading for Wentz, the true impetus for Dan Snyder being open to selling the team, how the sale would impact the Commanders' stadium situation and more44:24 - Wizards: breakdown of a 112-100 loss to the Brooklyn Nets to extend the Wizards' losing streak to seven gamesVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 13, 202251 min

Ep 461Episode 461: Commanders have good bye with favorable results, Navy fires Ken Niumatalolo and much more

11:30 - Commanders: a deep dive on where the Commanders stand in the NFC playoff race and what's ahead for them and their fellow wild-card contenders off some favorable results for the Commanders during their bye week25:16 - College Football: react to Navy firing Ken Niumatalolo off a 20-17 double-overtime loss to Army in Philadelphia...and to Caleb Williams becoming the first person from the Washington, D.C.-area to win a Heisman Trophy36:06 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken and a 5-2 win at the Winnipeg Jets to give the Caps a season-best four-game winning streak42:10 - College Basketball: breakdowns of No. 13 Maryland's 56-53 loss to No. 7 Tennessee in Brooklyn, Virginia Tech's 70-65 win over Oklahoma State in Brooklyn and Georgetown's 83-64 loss at Syracuse48:57 - Wizards: thoughts on a 121-111 loss at the Indiana Pacers and a 114-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers to extend the Wizards' losing streak to six games55:59 - Nationals: how free-agent acquisition Trevor Williams can be of help to the Nats and is perhaps part of a more progressive approach to pitching for the teamVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 12, 202257 min

Ep 460Episode 460: Congress releases final report on Washington's workplace-misconduct scandal and more

16:49 - Commanders: react to, analysis of and scheduled fun with Congress’ final report on Washington’s workplace-misconduct scandal, including new absurdity in the Dan Snyder-Bruce Allen feud and revelations regarding Trent Williams’ holdout in 2019 and the Commanders' trade for Carson Wentz in March 202242:28 - Guest: sports-business insider A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports on Congress’ final report on Washington’s workplace-misconduct scandal and on where things stand in Dan Snyder selling the Commanders01:01:17 - Navy Football: a GaldiLocks preview and pick for Navy-ArmyVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 9, 20221h 3m

Ep 459Episode 459: conversation with Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic and much more

14:08 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on how Ron Rivera feels about the Commanders' season at the bye week, why Rivera talks about Taylor Heinicke the way that Rivera does and if benching Heinicke for Carson Wentz is a legitimate possibility at some point, whether Rivera regrets trading for Wentz, the Daron Payne contract situation, whether the Commanders exercising the fifth-year option in Chase Young's rookie contract is a given and more44:40 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-1 win at the Philadelphia Flyers48:53 - Wizards: breakdown of a 115-111 loss at the Chicago Bulls52:33 - College Basketball: thoughts on Georgetown's 75-68 win over Siena and Virginia Tech's 77-49 blowout of DaytonVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 8, 202257 min

Ep 458Episode 458: Commanders conversation with former Redskins tight end Rick "Doc" Walker and more

11:17 - Guest: former Redskins tight end Rick "Doc" Walker, the host of The Doc Walker Podcast, on the state of the Commanders at their bye week, including whether Ron Rivera should be open to going back to Carson Wentz as the team's starting quarterback, Brian Robinson Jr. picking up steam, the team's great defensive-line and safety play and more32:17 - Commanders: statistical analysis of the Commanders’ offensive line; the great seasons that Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne and Montez Sweat are having; and the extent to which the Commanders have benefited from quantifiable luck38:46 - Nationals and Orioles: react to the Nats getting the No. 2 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft via the first-ever MLB Draft lottery, comments from Rob Manfred on the Nats’ and Orioles’ ownership situations, comments from Scott Boras on the O’s being ready to spend real money on free agents and more from the 2022 MLB Winter Meetings46:10 - College Basketball: breakdowns of No. 13 Maryland’s 64-59 loss at Wisconsin and No. 3 Virginia’s 55-50 win over James MadisonVisit https://HelloFresh.com/Galdi65 and use the promo code Galdi65 for 65 percent off plus free shipping! 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.

Dec 7, 202249 min

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