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Episode 1,306: conversation with Mike Tanier on Washington at No. 7 and Adam Peters' roster building and more

Apr 20, 202659 min

Episode 1,305: Adam Peters discusses his thinking and process with No. 7-overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft and more

Apr 17, 202651 min

Episode 1,304: Washington Commanders reveal new Redskins-like primary uniform and new alt with spear and more

Apr 16, 202650 min

Episode 1,303: deep dive with Sam Monson on what Washington Commanders should do with No. 7 pick and more

Apr 15, 202659 min

Episode 1,302: chat with Mark Bullock on Washington possibly drafting one of Ohio State's Big 4 at No. 7 and more

Apr 14, 202657 min

Episode 1,301: analysis with Mark Bullock on Washington potentially drafting Jeremiyah Love at No. 7 and more

Apr 13, 20261h 8m

Episode 1,300: chat with NFL Draft analyst Matt Waldman on Jeremiyah Love and top WRs for Washington and more

Apr 10, 202653 min

Episode 1,299: conversation with NFL Draft analyst Jon Ledyard on WRs and DEs for Washington at No. 7 and more

Apr 9, 202650 min

Episode 1,298: deep dive with legendary Indianapolis Colts insider Mike Chappell on Nick Cross and more

Apr 8, 202650 min

Episode 1,297: analysis with KC Chiefs podcast host Matt Verderame on Leo Chenal and Charles Omenihu and more

Apr 7, 202650 min

Episode 1,296: analysis with Ben Standig on Adam Peters' salary-cap management for Washington and more

Apr 6, 20261h 2m

Ep 1295Episode 1,295: intel with Ben Standig on what Washington will do with No. 7-overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack on his takeaways from the NFL's Annual League Meeting and where we are with what Washington will do with its No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, including the likelihood of the team re-signing any of its many remaining prominent unrestricted free agents, which Washington player is most likely to wear the green dot in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, the lingering uncertainty with the team's 2024 NFL Draft class, the possibility of the team trading down in the first round of the draft and who the team might take if it sticks and picks at No. 7 Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 7-3 loss at the New Jersey Devils The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 3, 202650 min

Ep 1294Episode 1,294: Adam Peters and Dan Quinn open up about NFL Draft philosophies and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including thoughts on an explosive ESPN report about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and listener feedback, including intel on NFL sponsors having green-lit the Washington Redskins logo based on Chief John Two Guns Whitecalf Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at the NFL's Annual League Meeting regarding their NFL Draft philosophies, including drafting best-player-available versus drafting for need, whether what the team has done in free agency in the 2026 offseason will impact what the team does in the 2026 NFL Draft, the possibility of the team spending its No. 7-overall pick in the draft on a running back in Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love, how much premium positions matter regarding draft value and Peters' effusive - and perhaps telling - praise for Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: reaction to an embarrassing 153-131 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, putting the tanking Wizards in sole possession of the worst record in the NBA in the 2025-2026 regular season at 17-59 Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 6-5 10-inning loss at the Philadelphia Phillies in a game in which the Nats blew a 5-1 seventh-inning lead to lose two out of three games in the series Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of an 8-5 win over the Texas Rangers to avoid a three-game sweep Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 2, 202651 min

Ep 1293Episode 1,293: Adam Peters and Dan Quinn discuss Jayden Daniels, center situation, free-agency moves and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at the NFL's Annual League Meeting, including the mystery that is why the team released center Tyler Biadasz, whether it tried to trade Biadasz, its plan at center, how Adam Peters felt about quarterback Jayden Daniels playing in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, a goal for Daniels in the 2026 offseason being to put on more muscle, assessments of the team at tight end, receiver, running back, edge defender, linebacker and cornerback and a player who Quinn expects to emerge in the 2026 season Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: discussion of a 3-2 loss at the Philadelphia Phillies Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: thoughts on an 8-5 loss to the Texas Rangers The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 202659 min

Ep 1292Episode 1,292: Josh Harris says Washington has "a lot of surprises up our sleeve" regarding team brand and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of comments from managing partner Josh Harris at the NFL's Annual League Meeting, including him saying that the team in the 2026 offseason is operating with urgency, his confidence level in general Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn, the goal of the soon-to-be-announced new uniforms, the team still being committed to the name Commanders but also having "a lot of surprises up our sleeve" regarding the branding of the team and the latest on the new stadium being built on the RFK Stadium site Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 120-101 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers, moving the tanking Wizards into a tie with the Indiana Pacers for the worst record in the NBA in the 2025-2026 regular season Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 13-2 win at the Philadelphia Phillies Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a 5-2 loss to the Texas Rangers Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 202644 min

Ep 1291Episode 1,291: deep dive with Los Angeles Chargers podcast host Steven Haglund on Odafe Oweh and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Steven Haglund, co-host of the very successful Guilty As Charged podcast about the Los Angeles Chargers, on what the Washington Commanders have in having signed Chargers unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Odafe Oweh, why the Chargers are thrilled to have signed center Tyler Biadasz off Washington having released him and the dynamic between new Chargers offensive coordinator and former Redskins offensive assistant Mike McDaniel and Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: discussion of a 5-4 shootout win at the Vegas Golden Knights in a game in which the Caps blew a 3-0 second-period lead but overcame a 4-3 third-period deficit Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 131-126 loss at the Golden State Warriors and a 123-88 loss at the Portland Trail Blazers, continuing the Wizards tanking in fine fashion Segment 5 - Washington Nationals: analysis of the Nats winning two of three games at the Chicago Cubs, including outfielder Joey Wiemer getting on base in each of his eight plate appearances Segment 6 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's winning two out of three games against the Minnesota Twins and reaction to the O's signing starting pitcher Shane Baz to a five-year contract extension The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 30, 20261h 5m

Ep 1290Episode 1,290: deep dive with Tampa Bay Buccaneers analyst Jon Ledyard on Rachaad White and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Tampa Bay Buccaneers analyst, Pittsburgh Steelers analyst and NFL Draft analyst Jon Ledyard of Audibles & Analytics on Substack on what the Washington Commanders have in having signed Bucs unrestricted-free-agent running back Rachaad White and why the Commanders should not be so quick to take Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 7-4 win at the Utah Mammoth in a game in which winger Alex Ovechkin scored three goals for the 34th regular-season hat trick of his NHL career Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of a 10-4 win at the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: discussion of a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 27, 202650 min

Ep 1289Episode 1,289: deep dive with longtime Tennessee Titans insider Terry McCormick on Chig Okonkwo and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Tennessee Titans insider Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com on two Washington Commanders unrestricted-free-agent acquisitions from the Titans in the 2026 offseason in tight end Chig Okonkwo and receiver Van Jefferson and on what the Titans are thinking with their No. 4-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft given that selection's relevance to the Commanders' No. 7-overall pick in the draft Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: analysis of the team snapping its 16-game losing streak - tied for the longest losing streak in a regular season in franchise history - with a 133-110 win at the Utah Jazz in a battle of two tanking teams hours after NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke at length about the league taking measures to discourage tanking Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: breakdown of the team's initial 26-man roster for MLB's 2026 regular season and discussion of the outlook for the team going into the regular season Segment 5 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the team's initial 26-man roster for MLB's 2026 regular season and discussion of the outlook for the team going into the regular season Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 26, 202651 min

Ep 1288Episode 1,288: details of Washington Commanders' team-friendly contracts in free agency emerge and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the extent to which the team in putting together its robust 2026 free-agent class signed players to team-friendly contracts Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the continued hype for the team with its No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to take Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 3-0 loss at the St. Louis Blues The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 25, 202640 min

Ep 1287Episode 1,287: analysis with Mark Bullock on Washington Commanders' moves on defense in free agency and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter on The Pat McAfee Show identifying the Washington Commanders as a likely landing spot for Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in the 2026 NFL Draft, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on what the team has done on defense in free agency so far in the 2026 offseason, including why the Commanders 2026 defensive free-agent acquisition who Bullock is most excited about is edge defender Odafe Oweh, how we should view the team's current edge-defender hierarchy, the likelihood of interior defensive lineman Tim Settle being the Commanders' No. 1 nose tackle in a 3-4 defense, whether the team in Leo Chenal at last has a linebacker who is truly good in pass coverage, what the signing of cornerback Amik Robertson means for cornerback Mike Sainristil and how the Commanders might use safety Nick Cross Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 24, 202651 min

Ep 1286Episode 1,286: analysis with JP Finlay on Adam Peters’ work in free agency and Laremy Tunsil extension and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels participating in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider JP Finlay of NBC4 on the 2026 Commanders free-agent acquisitions who Finlay most likes, whether what the Commanders have done so far in the 2026 offseason impacts what they'll do with their No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, why the contract extension for left tackle Laremy Tunsil got done so quickly, how receiver Terry McLaurin might feel about the Tunsil extension having gotten done so quickly and more Segment 3 - College Basketball: discussion of No. 3-seeded Virginia's 82-73 win over No. 14-seeded Wright State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and 79-72 loss to No. 6-seeded Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, No. 11-seeded VCU's 76-55 loss to No. 3-seeded Illinois in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, George Washington's 86-61 loss at No. 1-seeded New Mexico in the second round of the NIT and Liberty's 73-63 loss at No. 2-seeded Nevada in the second round of the NIT Segment 4 - Washington Nationals: examination of the team optioning outfielder Dylan Crews to Triple-A Rochester Segment 5 - Washington Capitals: breakdowns of a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils and a 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche in a game in which winger Alex Ovechkin joined Wayne Gretzky as the only players in NHL history each with at least 1,000 regular-season and postseason goals Segment 6 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 132-111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and a 145-113 loss at the New York Knicks, giving the Wizards a 16-game losing streak, tying for the longest losing streak in a regular season in franchise history The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 23, 20261h 1m

Ep 1285Episode 1,285: intel with JP Finlay on Washington Commanders' expected pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider JP Finlay of NBC4 on the extent to which the Commanders have upgraded their roster with what they've done in free agency so far in the 2026 offseason, how Finlay views the issue of quarterback Jayden Daniels' durability, the true motivation for the team going with more under-center snaps for Daniels, whether the Commanders acquiring San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk in the 2026 offseason is an inevitability, the likelihood of the Commanders re-signing unrestricted-free-agent receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and more Segment 3 - College Basketball: analysis of No. 11-seeded VCU's 82-78 overtime win over No. 6-seeded North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and thoughts on No. 16-seeded Howard's 101-80 loss to No. 1-seeded Michigan in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, ending a memorable season for the Bison Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: discussion of a 117-95 loss to the Detroit Pistons for the Wizards' 14th consecutive loss Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 20, 202650 min

Ep 1284Episode 1,284: chat with Pro Football Network's Alec Elijah on him giving Washington an A in free agency and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Alec Elijah of Pro Football Network on why he has given the Washington Commanders an A for their work in free agency so far in the 2026 offseason, what the team could/should do with its No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, how the NFC East's other three teams have done in free agency so far in the offseason and more Segment 3 - Washington Capitals: analysis of a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators in a game that featured another great performance by goaltender Logan Thompson, a milestone goal by left wing Alex Ovechkin and an impressive NHL regular-season debut by defenseman Cole Hutson Segment 4 - College Basketball: thoughts on George Washington's 79-78 win at No. 4-seeded Utah Valley in first round of the NIT and Navy's 82-72 loss at No. 1-seeded Wake Forest in first round of the NIT, ending a nice season for the Midshipmen Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 202640 min

Ep 1283Episode 1,283: chat with SumerSports' Tej Seth on him liking Washington Commanders' free-agent class and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: NFL data scientist Tej Seth, co-author of SumerSports' Stats & Scheme Newsletter, on the Washington Commanders, including why he likes what the team has done in free agency so far in the 2026 offseason, the value of new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones going with a Brian Flores-style defense, whether the Commanders should be open to taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with their No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and why new offensive coordinator David Blough is wise to want more under-center snaps for quarterback Jayden Daniels Segment 3 - College Basketball: reaction to No. 16-seeded Howard's 86-83 win over No. 16-seeded UMBC in a First Four game in the NCAA Tournament for Howard's first-ever win in an NCAA Tournament game and thoughts on No. 3-seeded George Mason's 77-71 loss to Liberty in the first round of the NIT, ending an odd season for the Patriots Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: breakdown of a 130-117 loss to the Detroit Pistons for the Wizards' 13th consecutive loss Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 18, 202654 min

Ep 1282Episode 1,282: analysis with Mark Bullock on Washington Commanders' moves on offense in free agency and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on what the team has done on offense in free agency so far in the 2026 offseason, including insight on tight end Chig Okonkwo, running back Rachaad White, receiver Dyami Brown, the team releasing center Tyler Biadasz, whether Chris Paul is a definite as the starting left guard for the 2026 season, whether the team made a mistake in allowing running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. to leave as an unrestricted free agent and more Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: breakdown of a 125-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors for the Wizards' 12th consecutive loss Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 17, 202650 min

Ep 1281Episode 1,281: Washington Commanders re-sign Chris Paul, bring back Dyami Brown and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: conversation about the offense off the latest in free agency, including the team officially announcing a contract extension with left tackle Laremy Tunsil, unrestricted-free-agent left guard Chris Paul reportedly agreeing to re-sign with the Commanders, the team reportedly agreeing on deals with unrestricted-free-agent receivers Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson and unrestricted-free-agent running back Jerome Ford, an introductory press conference for officially-announced unrestricted-free-agent acquisition and running back Rachaad White and Commanders unrestricted-free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson signing with the Cincinnati Bengals Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: conversation about the defense off the latest in free agency, including Commanders unrestricted-free-agent cornerback Noah Igbinoghene reportedly agreeing on a deal with the Seattle Seahawks and discussion of introductory press conferences for officially-announced unrestricted-free-agent acquisitions in linebacker Leo Chenal and edge defenders Odafe Oweh, K'Lavon Chaisson and Charles Omenihu Segment 4 - College Basketball: breakdown of the teams of the Mid-Atlantic region in the NCAA Tournament and NIT, reaction to Virginia Tech declining to participate in the NIT and analysis of conference-tournament runs for Virginia, VCU, Howard, UMBC, Georgetown and George Washington Segment 5 - Washington Capitals: examination of a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins for the Caps' fifth loss in seven games Segment 6 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 111-100 loss at the Boston Celtics for the Wizards' 11th consecutive loss Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 20261h 10m

Ep 1280Episode 1,280: Washington Commanders bolster backfield by adding Rachaad White and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the offense, including the team reportedly agreeing with unrestricted-free-agent running back Rachaad White on a contract, announcing the signing of and holding a press conference for unrestricted-free-agent tight end Chig Okonkwo and announcing the re-signing of and holding a press conference for receiver Treylon Burks Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the defense, including the team reportedly losing unrestricted-free-agent cornerback Jonathan Jones to the Philadelphia Eagles and unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Jacob Martin to the Tennessee Titans, announcing the re-signing of and holding a press conference for unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Drake Jackson and announcing the signings of and holding press conferences for unrestricted-free-agent cornerback Amik Robertson and unrestricted-free-agent interior defensive lineman Tim Settle Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 2-1 win at the Buffalo Sabres to snap the Sabres' eight-game winning streak Segment 5 - Washington Wizards: analysis of a 136-131 overtime loss at the Orlando Magic for the Wizards' 10th consecutive loss in a tank job in which Wizards head coach Brian Keefe did not play four key players at all in overtime off the team overcoming a 19-point third-quarter deficit Segment 6 - College Basketball: thoughts on No. 11-seeded Georgetown's 78-64 upset of No. 3-seeded Villanova in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament, No. 2-seeded Virginia's 81-74 win over No. 7-seeded NC State in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament, No. 9-seeded George Washington's 66-62 win over No. 8-seeded Fordham in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament and No. 5-seeded George Mason's 63-57 loss to No. 13-seeded St. Bonaventure in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 202652 min

Ep 1279Episode 1,279: Adam Peters strikes big with deals for Chig Okonkwo, K'Lavon Chaisson and Nick Cross and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team reportedly agreeing with Tennessee Titans unrestricted-free-agent tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo on a contract and non-tendering running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., who as an unrestricted free agent agreed on a contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team continuing its revamping of the defense via reportedly agreeing on contracts with New England Patriots unrestricted-free-agent edge defender K'Lavon Chaisson, Indianapolis Colts unrestricted-free-agent safety Nick Cross and Kansas City Chiefs unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Charles Omenihu Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: discussion of quarterback Marcus Mariota off the team announcing having re-signed him as a pending unrestricted free agent and off a press conference at which he addressed why he has signed with the team now in each of three consecutive years, the Commanders' change at offensive coordinator, the injury-plagued 2025 season for quarterback Jayden Daniels and more Segment 5 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 4-1 loss at the Philadelphia Flyers Segment 6 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's now-concluded disastrous season off the No. 17-seeded Terrapins' 75-64 loss to No. 9-seeded Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament, No. 11-seeded Georgetown's 63-56 win over No. 6-seeded DePaul in the first round of the Big East Tournament and No. 1-seeded Liberty's 77-69 loss to No. 9-seeded Missouri State in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 202650 min

Ep 1278Episode 1,278: Washington Commanders agree on deal with Leo Chenal in major upgrade at linebacker and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the team reportedly trying but failing on at least four notable unrestricted free agents during the Legal Tampering Period, causing frustration for many Commanders fans over the team not doing more Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team reportedly agreeing with Kansas City Chiefs unrestricted-free-agent linebacker Leo Chenal on a contract, including how he represents the opposite of many negative things with the Commanders' 2025 defense Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: breakdown of a humiliating 150-129 loss at the Miami Heat for a ninth consecutive loss in a game in which the Heat's Bam Adebayo scored 83 points Segment 5 - College Basketball: thoughts on No. 17-seeded Maryland's 70-60 win over No. 16-seeded Oregon in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament and No. 12-seeded Virginia Tech's 95-89 overtime loss to No. 13-seeded Wake Forest in the first round of the ACC Tournament - was this Mike Young's final game as Hokies head coach? The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 202641 min

Ep 1277Episode 1,277: Washington Commanders sign Odafe Oweh, extend Laremy Tunsil, re-sign Marcus Mariota and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of what the team did on defense on Day 1 of the NFL's 2026 Legal Tampering Period in reportedly agreeing on contracts with Los Angeles Chargers unrestricted-free-agent edge defender Odafe Oweh, Houston Texans unrestricted-free-agent interior defensive lineman Tim Settle and Detroit Lions unrestricted-free-agent cornerback Amik Robertson Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of what the team did on offense on Day 1 of the NFL's 2026 Legal Tampering Period in reportedly trying for but missing on Indianapolis Colts unrestricted-free-agent receiver Alec Pierce, reportedly trying for but missing on Baltimore Ravens unrestricted-free-agent center Tyler Linderbaum in not acquiring a center as newly-extended center/guard Nick Allegretti said that he wants to be the team's No. 1 center, reportedly agreeing on a contract extension with left tackle Laremy Tunsil and reportedly agreeing to re-sign unrestricted-free-agent quarterback Marcus Mariota Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a wild 7-3 win over the Calgary Flames to snap a three-game losing streak Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 202650 min

Ep 1276Episode 1,276: analysis with Mark Bullock on potential targets for Washington Commanders in free agency and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of center Tyler Biadasz signing with the Los Angeles Chargers off being released by the Commanders, the team re-signing edge defender Deatrich Wise Jr. and reportedly re-signing receiver Treylon Burks and kicker Jake Moody and a proper epitaph for the trade for cornerback Marshon Lattimore off the Commanders releasing him Segment 3 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on potential targets for the team in free agency at tight end, running back, edge defender and defensive back Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of the team making five trades in the lead-up to the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline and of a 3-1 loss at the Boston Bruins Segment 5 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 138-118 loss at the New Orleans Pelicans for the Wizards' eighth consecutive loss Segment 6 - College Basketball: reaction to Navy's heartbreaking 73-72 loss to Boston University in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament and a preview of Conference Tournament Week for the major teams of the Mid-Atlantic region in Maryland, Georgetown, Virginia, Virginia Tech, VCU, George Mason, George Washington, Howard and Liberty The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 9, 20261h 10m

Ep 1275Episode 1,275: intel with Ben Standig on Washington Commanders' approach to free agency and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to the Washington Capitals trading two fan favorites in defenseman John Carlson and center Nic Dowd, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack with an in-depth preview of the team's approach to free agency in the 2026 offseason, including the likelihood of the Commanders being very active, whether a roster overhaul is happening, the urgency that general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn are feeling, what the team's thinking at center is and how many more contract extensions with pending unrestricted free agents are coming Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: analysis of a 122-112 loss to the Utah Jazz in a key loss in the tank and in a game in which Trae Young made his Wizards debut and Julian Reese had 20 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, setting a franchise record for most offensive rebounds by a rookie in a regular-season game Segment 4 - College Basketball: thoughts on Navy's 74-69 win over Bucknell in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament, American's 75-73 loss at Boston University in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament and James Madison's 86-80 loss to Southern Miss in the third round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament Upgrade your wardrobe by going to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 6, 202650 min

Ep 1274Episode 1,274: intel with Ben Standig on Washington Commanders' coaching-staff revamping and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders insider Ben Standig of Last Man Standig on Substack on him still having the team with its No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs despite his underwhelming measurables at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, the increasing possibility of the stock of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson rising enough to where the Commanders trade their No. 7-overall pick to a quarterback-needy team for a haul of picks and examination of the Commanders' lengthy and unique coaching-staff revamping in the 2026 offseason Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team reportedly agreeing on one-year contract extensions with two pending unrestricted free agents in edge defender Deatrich Wise Jr. and interior defensive lineman Shy Tuttle and discussion of quarterback Jayden Daniels now having his mom as his agent Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: reaction to manager Craig Albernaz revealing that reliever Andrew Kittredge is unlikely to be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season due to right-shoulder inflammation Segment 5 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 78-45 loss at Wisconsin and George Washington's 91-82 win over St. Bonaventure and an update on James Madison and Old Dominion in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament Upgrade your wardrobe by going to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 5, 202644 min

Ep 1273Episode 1,273: Washington Commanders opt to non-tender Jake Moody in latest sign of roster purge and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team per NFL insider Jordan Schultz non-tendering kicker Jake Moody and examination of signs that the team is in the early stages of a massive roster overhaul in the 2026 offseason Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: conversation about tackle/guard Andrew Wylie off the team announcing having signed him to a contract extension, including reaction to comments from Wylie on the team's culture and how the team going with less no-huddle in the 2026 season will be better for the offensive line Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth Segment 5 - Washington Wizards: discussion of a 126-109 loss at the Orlando Magic in a game in which the Wizards had just nine available players Segment 6 - College Basketball: thoughts on Georgetown losing its seventh consecutive game with a 72-69 loss at No. 18 St. John's in a game in which the Hoyas blew a 12-point second-half lead, No. 13 Virginia's 75-70 win over Wake Forest, Virginia Tech's 72-63 win over Boston College and VCU's 70-65 win over George Mason Upgrade your wardrobe by going to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 4, 202651 min

Ep 1272Episode 1,272: chat with NFL Draft analyst Justin Melo of SI on potential Washington Commanders targets and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to the Washington Commanders and center/guard Nick Allegretti reportedly agreeing on a new contract and thoughts on the team reportedly informing cornerback Marshon Lattimore that it is releasing him, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Justin Melo of NFL Draft On SI on potential targets for the Washington Commanders with their No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft off the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, including why he has the team taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, how we should now view Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles off his outstanding showing at the Combine, a ranking of Ohio State's Big Four of Downs, Styles, linebacker Arvell Reese and receiver Carnell Tate, why the Commanders still should be high on University of Miami edge defender Rueben Bain Jr. despite his short arms, how open the Commanders should be to taking a receiver and why they should be very open to taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: discussion of a 123-118 loss to the Houston Rockets in a game in which Trae Young got ejected without playing hours after announcing on Instagram his intention to make his Wizards debut Upgrade your wardrobe by going to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 3, 202650 min

Ep 1271Episode 1,271: Jeremy Fowler reports “Washington to target offensive help, among a lot of other things" and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: reaction to ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reporting that we should "expect Washington to target offensive help, among a lot of other things" and that "when asking about the top tier of free-agent running backs, tight ends and linebackers, the Commanders come up a lot" and further examination of why the Commanders reportedly are releasing center Tyler Biadasz Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team reportedly promoting tight ends coach David Raih to offensive pass-game coordinator and reportedly hiring Ben Steele as tight ends coach Segment 4 - Washington Commanders: discussion of the team's improved culture off telling comments from Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson at the NFL Scouting Combine and off the Commanders for the 2025 season ranking No. 3 out of 32 NFL teams in overall report card per the NFL Players Association Segment 5 - Washington Capitals: breakdowns of a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights and a 6-2 loss at the Montreal Canadiens Segment 6 - Washington Wizards: scheduled fun with a 134-125 loss to the Toronto Raptors in a game that featured Wizards head coach Brian Keefe not playing four of the team's five starters at all in the fourth quarter in a blatant tank Segment 7 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 69-65 loss to Rutgers, Georgetown's 91-84 loss at Xavier, No. 11 Virginia's 77-51 loss at No. 1 Duke, Virginia Tech's 89-82 loss at No. 18 North Carolina, VCU's 82-63 win over Fordham, George Mason's 71-58 win over St. Bonaventure, George Washington's 68-66 loss to Dayton and Navy's 85-69 win over Colgate Upgrade your wardrobe by going to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit RFKAllAccess.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 2, 20261h 4m

Ep 1270Episode 1,270: analysis with Mark Bullock on Washington Commanders' free agents in 2026 offseason and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including thoughts on notable measurables for two potential targets for the Washington Commanders with their No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in University of Miami edge defender Rueben Bain Jr. and Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, reaction to the stunning news of the Commanders reportedly releasing center Tyler Biadasz and examination of the Commanders for the 2025 season ranking No. 3 in the NFL in overall report card per the NFL Players Association, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on the team's many free agents in the 2026 offseason, including whether the Commanders with the majority of their free agents will re-sign them or allow them to leave, analysis of pending unrestricted free agents in quarterback Marcus Mariota, receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., tight end Zach Ertz, left guard Chris Paul and linebacker Bobby Wagner and why Bullock believes that the Commanders will acquire disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: breakdown of a 126-96 loss at the Atlanta Hawks and discussion of the Wizards signing Jamir Watkins to a standard NBA contract The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 27, 202650 min

Ep 1269Episode 1,269: Adam Peters discusses Washington Commanders' roster and his approach to free agency and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion and analysis of comments from general manager Adam Peters at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on the state of the team's roster, whether he needs to change his approach to free agency, his team-building philosophy and more Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion and analysis of comments from general manager Adam Peters at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on what now for the team off assistant head coach/offensive pass-game coordinator Brian Johnson leaving to become the Los Angeles' Rams' senior offensive assistant, whether the Commanders considered quarterback Jayden Daniels in promoting David Blough from assistant quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator, whether Daniels needs to alter his style of play, what the team is looking for in defensive players with Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator and more Segment 4 - Washington Capitals: breakdown of a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Segment 5 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 74-61 loss at No. 12 Nebraska, George Mason's 81-63 loss at Saint Joseph's and Navy's 78-51 win at Loyola Maryland for a 12th consecutive victory Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit RFKAllAccess.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 26, 202659 min

Ep 1268Episode 1,268: Adam Peters and Dan Quinn address Laremy Tunsil negotiations and keeping Daron Payne and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion and analysis of comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Commanders offensive players in terms of free agency and contract situations, including the latest on a potential contract extension for left tackle Laremy Tunsil, the potential for the team re-signing tight end and pending unrestricted free agent Zach Ertz, insight on left guard and pending unrestricted free agent Chris Paul and appreciation for tackle/guard Andrew Wylie off him agreeing on a contract extension Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion and analysis of comments from general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Commanders defensive players in terms of free agency and contract situations, including Peters confirming that the team is planning on having interior defensive lineman Daron Payne back for the 2026 season, the potential for the team re-signing linebacker and pending unrestricted free agent Bobby Wagner and what Peters said about whether the Commanders soon will release cornerback Marshon Lattimore Segment 4 - Washington Wizards: breakdown of a 119-98 loss at the Atlanta Hawks Segment 5 - College Basketball: thoughts on Georgetown's 76-60 loss to Marquette, No. 11 Virginia's 90-61 win over NC State for a ninth consecutive victory and George Washington setting a program record for most points in regulation in an A-10 game with a 104-77 win at La Salle The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit RFKAllAccess.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 25, 202650 min

Ep 1267Episode 1,267: insight with Doug Lesmerises on case for Washington Commanders drafting Carnell Tate and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to the Washington Commanders reportedly agreeing with tackle/guard Andrew Wylie on a two-year contract extension and to Commanders assistant head coach/offensive pass-game coordinator Brian Johnson leaving the team to become the Los Angeles Rams' senior offensive assistant, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Ohio State football insider Doug Lesmerises, who writes for Bill And Doug On Ohio State Football on Substack and is the co-host of The Bill And Doug Show podcast, on Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate as a potential target for the Washington Commanders with their No. 7-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and more Segment 3 - Guest: Peter Hassett, co-founder of the Washington Capitals site Russian Machine Never Breaks, on the Caps as they get set to begin their post-Olympics Break portion of the NHL's 2025-2026 regular season, including whether the Caps this season are a good team, why their special teams been so bad for so much of this season, what to make of the the team's five-on-five play this season, how winger Alex Ovechkin is doing, whether Hassett is surprised by how well goaltender Logan Thompson is doing, which Caps players most need to step up, how the Caps should approach the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline and whether head coach Spencer Carbery might be on the hot seat Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit RFKAllAccess.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 24, 202650 min

Ep 1266Episode 1,266: deep dive with Doug Lesmerises on Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Ohio State football insider Doug Lesmerises, who writes for Bill And Doug On Ohio State Football on Substack and is the co-host of The Bill And Doug Show podcast, on four highly-touted Ohio State players in the 2026 NFL Draft, including three guys being mocked to the Washington Commanders with their No. 7-overall pick in the draft in safety Caleb Downs and linebackers Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: discussion of a 131-118 win over the Indiana Pacers and a 129-112 loss to the Charlotte Hornets and reaction to the Wizards re-signing Tristan Vukcevic to a multi-year contract Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of third baseman/second baseman Jordan Westburg having a partial UCL tear in his right elbow and being expected to be out at least through the end of April 2026 Segment 5 - College Basketball: thoughts on Capital One Arena hosting No. 3 Duke's 68-63 win over No. 1 Michigan and analysis of Maryland's 64-60 win over Washington, Georgetown's 51-47 loss at Seton Hall, No. 14 Virginia's 86-83 win over Miami, Virginia Tech's 82-63 win over Wake Forest, VCU's 88-75 loss at No. 18 St. Louis to end the Rams' 10-game winning streak and Navy's 81-63 win at Army for an 11-game winning streak The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit RFKAllAccess.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 23, 202656 min

Ep 1265Episode 1,265: analysis with Logan Paulsen on David Blough and Durante Jones and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including a thank you for the five-year anniversary of the podcast, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst and former Washington Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen on new Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough and new Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones, including whether Paulsen sees similarities between Blough and former Redskins offensive coordinator and current Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, what the biggest challenge for Blough as a first-time offensive coordinator will be, what kind of a defensive scheme Paulsen wants to see from Jones and whether the Commanders' woeful defense in the 2025 season was more about bad talent or bad coaching Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: discussion of a 112-105 win over the Indiana Pacers in a fierce battle of two tanking teams and reaction to comments from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on the direction of the Wizards Upgrade your wardrobe by going to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout Download Cash App! For a limited time, a new Cash App customer can earn $10 - just use the code "Family10" in your profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Watch the BGO Blind Pig podcast on YouTube For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 20, 202651 min

Ep 1264Episode 1,264: analysis with PFF's John Kosko on value of more under-center snaps for Jayden Daniels and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Pro Football Focus NFL analyst and former University of Kansas safety John Kosko on what Washington Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough's offense for quarterback Jayden Daniels should be, the value of the team going with more under-center snaps for Daniels and more Segment 3 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 78-74 loss at Northwestern despite Andre Mills scoring 39 points, Georgetown's 93-89 loss to Butler, No. 14 Virginia's 94-68 win at Georgia Tech, George Mason's 82-67 loss to Dayton and Navy's 72-49 win over Lehigh to clinch the Midshipmen's first outright regular-season conference title since 1997 Upgrade your wardrobe by going to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout Download Cash App! For a limited time, a new Cash App customer can earn $10 - just use the code "Family10" in your profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For great discussion of the Washington Commanders, visit BGObsession.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 202652 min

Ep 1263Episode 1,263: story time with Charley Casserly on being fired by and then apologized to by Dan Snyder and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: former Washington Redskins general manager Charley Casserly on three recently-deceased former Redskins players in Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, cornerback Barry Wilburn and guard Tre' Johnson, the greatness of Richie Petitbon in running Skins defenses during the team's glory days, the process by which Casserly as Skins assistant general manager put together a replacement-player roster that went 3-0 during the 1987 NFL regular season that featured a strike, why Casserly believes that the Skins in the 2000s could have had another run of sustained success had he not been fired by owner Dan Snyder in July 1999, the story of Snyder apologizing to Casserly for firing him and more Segment 3 - College Basketball: thoughts on Virginia Tech's 67-66 loss at Miami and VCU's 89-75 win over George Washington Upgrade your wardrobe by going to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout Download Cash App! For a limited time, a new Cash App customer can earn $10 - just use the code "Family10" in your profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 202650 min

Ep 1262Episode 1,262: conversation with Dan Steinberg on state of being a Washington, D.C.-area-sports fan and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera raving about the velocity of starting pitcher Cade Cavalli, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Dan Steinberg, who now is an NFL managing editor for The Athletic off having worked for The Washington Post from Sept. 2001 to July 2025, on the state of being a Washington, D.C.-area-sports fan both in terms of the teams and the media landscape, especially off The Washington Post essentially shutting down its sports section Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: tribute to former Washington Redskins guard Tre' Johnson off his death at the age of 54, including a salute to the 1999 NFC East-champion Redskins Upgrade your wardrobe by going to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout Download Cash App! For a limited time, a new Cash App customer can earn $10 - just use the code "Family10" in your profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 202652 min

Ep 1261Episode 1,261: Ian Rapoport expects "fireworks" from Washington and says its "time to spend is now" and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: discussion of NFL insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network saying of the Commanders in terms of free agency and trades in the 2026 offseason, "It is an essential, important year for Washington. I wouldn't be surprised if there were some fireworks here...the time to spend is now..." Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: analysis of the team's revamped coaching staff off a report of yet another addition and off the many demotions and promotions on the staff Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of the O's signing free-agent starting pitcher Chris Bassitt to a one-year contract worth a reported $18.5 million Segment 5 - College Basketball: thoughts on Maryland's 68-57 loss at Rutgers, Georgetown's 79-75 loss at No. 6 UConn, No. 15 Virginia's 70-66 win over Ohio State, Virginia Tech's 92-69 loss to Florida State, George Washington's 72-53 win over George Mason and VCU's 78-67 win at Richmond Upgrade your wardrobe by going to Quince.com/Galdi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi Visit ZBiotics.com/Galdi and get 15 percent off your first order when you use the promo code "Galdi" at checkout Download Cash App! For a limited time, a new Cash App customer can earn $10 - just use the code "Family10" in your profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Visit NovaFireplaceAndStove.com, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $25 off any service For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 20261h 0m

Ep 1260Episode 1,260: analysis with Logan Paulsen on why Washington wants more Jayden Daniels under center and more

Segment 1 - Show open and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst and former Washington Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen on why the team wants more under-center snaps for quarterback Jayden Daniels, the adjustment for Daniels in going to more under-center snaps, the pros and cons of being under center versus being in the shotgun and pistol formations, whether offensive coordinator David Blough wants Daniels running less or just running smarter, what changes for the Commanders' offensive line with not just David Blough now as offensive coordinator but also Darnell Stapleton now as offensive-line coach and more Segment 3 - Guest: Greg Finberg, staff editor for Bullets Forever and host of The Wizards Podcast, on the state of the Washington Wizards' rebuild at the 2026 NBA All-Star Break, including why the rebuild is working, what the team can realistically be in the 2026-2027 season, whether the Wizards should sign Trae Young and Anthony Davis to contract extensions, what the team has in Alex Sarr and why Will Riley deserves to be included in the Wizards' nucleus of promising young players Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 202655 min

Ep 1259Episode 1,259: Dan Quinn declares Washington Commanders' defense as Daronte Jones' defense and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to the Washington Nationals signing free-agent starting pitcher Miles Mikolas to a one-year contract, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: in-depth discussion of the team's new defensive coordinator, Daronte Jones, off his introductory press conference and off a press conference for head coach Dan Quinn, including Washington's lackluster history of defensive coordinators over the last 20 years, Jones doing something very different during his introductory press conference as Commanders defensive coordinator as compared to what Joe Whitt Jr. did during his introductory press conference as Commanders defensive coordinator, where Jones per Quinn was in the team's defensive-coordinator search, Quinn declaring that the Commanders' defense now is Jones' system and observations from Jones on key Commanders defensive players Segment 3 - Washington Wizards: thoughts on a 138-113 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers to send the tanking Wizards into the 2026 NBA All-Star Break with the second-worst record in the league in its 2025-2026 regular season at 14-39 Segment 4 - College Basketball: analysis of Maryland's 77-70 win over Iowa, Virginia Tech's 76-66 win at No. 20 Clemson and VCU's 77-68 win at La Salle Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 202659 min

Ep 1258Episode 1,258: Dan Quinn and David Blough reveal move to more under-center snaps for Jayden Daniels and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including thoughts on the Washington Commanders signing punter Tress Way to a contract extension, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Washington Commanders: reaction to comments from head coach Dan Quinn about why the team parted with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and offensive-line coach Bobby Johnson and breakdown of Quinn and offensive coordinator David Blough revealing a major change for quarterback Jayden Daniels in the offense - more under-center snaps Segment 3 - Washington Commanders: discussion of offensive coordinator David Blough off comments from Blough and head coach Dan Quinn, including Blough's meteoric rise in coaching, his rapport with quarterback Jayden Daniels and Daniels' role in the change at offensive coordinator Segment 4 - College Basketball: analysis of No. 15 Virginia's 61-58 win at Florida State, George Mason's 82-70 loss at Richmond and George Washington's 75-70 win over Rhode Island Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - visit WashingtonDCInjuryLawyers.com and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 202653 min

Ep 1257Episode 1,257: All-22 analysis with Mark Bullock on what kind of offense David Blough will run and more

Segment 1 - Show open, including reaction to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter confirming that the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Coaching Cycle wanted to hire current Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald as head coach instead of current Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: Washington Commanders analyst Mark Bullock of Bullock's Film Room on Substack with an All-22-style deep dive on what to expect from David Blough as Commanders offensive coordinator and more Segment 3 - Guest: Washington Nationals insider Mark Zuckerman, co-host of the Nats Chat podcast with Al Galdi, on a new venture in Nats Journal on Substack and with a preview of 2026 Nats Spring Training Get up to 30 percent off OneSkin with the promo code "Galdi" at OneSkin.co/Galdi Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 202652 min