The Al Galdi Podcast

05:43 - Maryland basketball: if No. 11-seeded UCLA and No. 12-seeded Oregon State can make the Elite Eight, why couldn't the 10-seeded Terrapins have done so? 12:35 - Washington Football Team: examining the two big trades involving the San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles regarding the 2021 NFL Draft from a Washington perspective, including how those trades further indict Bruce Allen and actually enhance Washington's signing of Ryan Fitzpatrick 36:27 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington signing free-agent corner Darryl Roberts 41:31 - Guest: Washington Football Team analyst and football analytics expert Nathan Coleman of Full Press Coverage Washington on the WFT's quarterback situation, outlook for the 2021 NFL Draft and more 01:08:50 - Capitals: examining two more wins for the Caps that leave them tied atop the NHL standings 01:21:21 - Nationals: in-depth reaction to the Nats optioning Carter Kieboom to Triple-A Rochester...the latest on the Nats' season-opening rotation...encouraging (though confusing) health news on Will Harris... and Josh Bell and Ryan Zimmerman have had excellent exhibition seasons 01:40:23 - Orioles: the Orioles' season-opening rotation is coming into focus, though with some surprising developments...and the O's put Chris Davis on the 60-Day Injured List with - ahem - a lower-back strain 01:48:32 - Wizards: Bradley Beal gets hurt...but Russell Westbrook ties a franchise record...and a debuting Daniel Gafford shines in a 106-92 win over the Eastern Conference-worst Detroit Pistons 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.

05:08 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington signing free-agent Adam Humphries 19:48 - Guest: Sam Monson, lead NFL analyst for Pro Football Focus, on Washington's free-agent signings of Ryan Fitzpatrick, Curtis Samuel and William Jackson III 42:34 - Guest: sports-business expert Marty Conway on Dan Snyder reportedly buying out the Washington Football Team's three disgruntled minority investors and on whether the Angelos family is planning on selling the Orioles 01:02:03 - Capitals: the Caps keep rolling with a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils 01:10:53 - Wizards: react to the Wizards' trade on NBA Trade Deadline Day...and to a 106-102 loss at the New York Knicks that included more struggles for Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook 01:23:54 - Nationals: Juan Soto's rough exhibition season and a bad exhibition season for the Nats' bullpen continue...why Davey Martinez revealing that he's open to using openers in 2021 is good news...and an ode to the retiring Gio Gonzalez 01:43:30 - Orioles: Austin Hays shines - and Keegan Akin does not - in an exhibition win over the Pittsburgh Pirates...Matt Harvey has made the season-opening rotation...Wade LeBlanc has opted to become a free agent 01:48:21 - Georgetown basketball: Qudus Wahab enters the NCAA Transfer Portal - why have so many Hoyas transferred over the last two seasons? 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.

09:41 - Washington Football Team: in-depth analysis of Dan Snyder reportedly being set to buy out his three disgruntled minority investors and became even more powerful 36:27 - Washington Football Team: is Washington done at receiver in free agency off officially re-signing Cam Sims? 44:39 - Washington Football Team: where are we with Ryan Kerrigan as he remains a free agent? 49:54 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Fabian Moreau off him reportedly agreeing on a deal with the Atlanta Falcons 58:03 - Guest: Wizards insider Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington on what the Wizards will and should do on NBA Trade Deadline Day...whether Scott Brooks is going to get fired...why the Wiz are so bad defensively...and more 01:19:35 - Nationals: Stephen Strasburg returns from his left-calf injury with a rough exhibition start...Brad Hand is struggling...but Josh Bell and Ryan Zimmerman are on fire 01:31:38 - Orioles: did Dean Kremer solidify a spot in the Orioles' season-opening rotation with his exhibition start on Wednesday evening?...and to what extent will the O's have a "rotation" in 2021? 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.

03:21 - Maryland basketball: additional thoughts on the Mark Turgeon situation, including how Turgeon = Marvin Lewis 15:31 - Washington Football Team: another sign from Jason Wright that "Washington Football Team" could be the permanent team name - no thank you! 29:00 - Washington Football Team: off his impressive 40-yard-dash times at the Alabama Pro Day and him slipping a bit in the latest mock draft of ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., should Washington be open to taking Mac Jones? 40:15 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Washington officially re-signing Jared Norris and Danny Johnson 43:18 - Washington Football Team: Ryan Anderson reportedly is signing with the New York Giants, sealing him as yet another failed second-round pick for Washington 48:18 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider Ben Standig of The Athletic DC on what Washington's free-agent signings of Ryan Fitzpatrick, Curtis Samuel and William Jackson III; whether Fitzpatrick will be Washington's QB1 in 2021; the innovative idea that Washington has for Steven Montez; and much more 01:13:44 - Wizards: a proper blasting of the Wiz off them putting forth another hideous defensive performance in a 131-113 loss at the New York Knicks 01-23:43 - Nationals: is Carter Kieboom again being yanked from being the everyday third baseman before actually being the everyday third baseman?...the potential impact of Erick Fedde now not having any minor-league options left...and more 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.

07:59 - Maryland basketball: analysis of the No. 10-seeded Terrapins' 96-77 loss to No. 2-seeded Alabama in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and of where the Terps are with Mark Turgeon 31:44 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Ryan Fitzpatrick's reasons for signing with Washington and on the extent to which there will be a quarterback competition 46:58 - Guest: John Sheeran, co-host of The Orange And Black Insider podcast on the Cincinnati Bengals, on what Washington is getting in William Jackson III 01:00:12 - Nationals: examining the Nats' position players who are having great exhibition seasons and what those performances might mean 01:07:31 - Orioles: the state of the Chris Davis mess off telling comments from Brandon Hyde on Monday 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.

07:54 - Maryland basketball: examining the major opportunity for the No. 10-seeded Terrapins against No. 2-seeded Alabama in the NCAA Tournament's second round...and analysis of the Terps' 63-54 win over No. 7-seeded UConn in the first round 22:52 - Washington Football Team: why the New York Giants' free-agent contract for Kenny Golladay makes Washington's free-agent contract for Curtis Samuel look even better...and more on Samuel off him at his introductory Zoom press conference addressing his position flex 43:28 - Washington Football Team: commentary on William Jackson III off him at his introductory Zoom press conference discussing playing man coverage vs. playing zone coverage and addressing his lack of interceptions...and a key point that Jackson raised about Ryan Fitzpatrick 53:19 - Georgetown basketball: why the future is bright despite the No. 12-seeded Hoyas getting blasted by No. 5-seeded Colorado, 96-73, in the NCAA Tournament's first round 59:25 - Virginia basketball: a 62-58 first-round loss for the No. 4-seeded Cavaliers to No. 13-seeded Ohio continues the Wahoos' bizarre recent NCAA Tournament history 01:04:11 - VCU basketball: thoughts on the No. 10-seeded Rams' game against No. 7-seeded Oregon in the NCAA Tournament's first round being canceled 01:07:58 - Virginia Tech basketball: what to make of the No. 10-seeded Hokies off their 75-70 overtime loss to No. 7-seeded Florida in the NCAA Tournament's first round? 01:11:59 - Capitals: observations from a 1-1-0 weekend for the Caps against the New York Rangers 01:19:22 - Wizards: more bad late-game execution and more turnovers for the Wiz in a 113-106 loss at the Brooklyn Nets 01:28:01 - Nationals: Max Scherzer is named Opening Night starter...and is the Nats' bullpen already a major concern off troubling health news for Will Harris and a bad exhibition debut for Tanner Rainey? 01:40:30 - Orioles: John Means is named Opening Day starter...thoughts on some recent exhibition starts by Orioles pitchers...and is D.J. Stewart now unlikely to be ready for the start of the regular season? 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.

08:10 - Washington Football Team: in-depth commentary on what Ryan Fitzpatrick said at his introductory Zoom press conference for Washington 27:12 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington signing free-agent linebacker David Mayo and free-agent center Tyler Larsen 37:02 - Guest: Pro Football Network NFL Draft analyst and Washington Football Team fan Matt Valdovinos on Washington's free-agent signings of Ryan Fitzpatrick, Curtis Samuel and William Jackson III 55:22 - Maryland basketball: preview of the No. 10-seeded Terrapins' NCAA Tournament first-round game with No. 7-seeded UConn 01:04:14 - Georgetown basketball: preview of the No. 12-seeded Hoyas' NCAA Tournament first-round game with No. 5-seeded Colorado 01:08:30 - Guest: Andrew Geiger, creator of CasualHoya.com, on Georgetown's amazing run to win the Big East Tournament, the Hoyas' prospects for the NCAA Tournament and the state of the program 01:20:33 - Virginia basketball: preview of the No. 4-seeded Cavaliers' NCAA Tournament first-round game with No. 13-seeded Ohio 01:25:14 - Virginia Tech basketball: preview of the No. 10-seeded Hokies' NCAA Tournament first-round game with No. 7-seeded Florida 01:27:33 - VCU basketball: preview of the No. 10-seeded Rams' NCAA Tournament first-round game with No. 7-seeded Oregon 01:29:08 - Wizards: react to - and some scheduled fun with - the Wiz authoring a 131-122 win over the NBA-leading Utah Jazz 01:35:20 - Nationals: Jon Lester makes his exhibition debut 01:38:34 - Orioles: the O's have the No. 5 farm system in baseball per MLB Pipeline 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.

08:25 - Washington Football Team: react to and analysis of Washington reportedly agreeing on a deal with free-agent Curtis Samuel 27:12 - Washington Football Team: further exploration of what William Jackson III is bringing to Washington's defense...and a theory as to why Washington was comfortable allowing Ronald Darby to leave 41:19 - Washington Football Team: examining other news with Washington on Day 1 of the NFL's new league year, including Nick Sundberg being told he's out 50:42 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Trent Williams getting a mega-money contract to re-sign with the San Francisco 49ers 01:00:53 - Wizards: the slide continues with a 121-119 loss to the lowly Sacramento Kings 01:07:09 - Orioles: John Means looks sharp for a second consecutive Grapefruit League start - what's the long-term play with him?...and Austin Hays is having an excellent exhibition season 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.

05:22 - Washington Football Team: react to and analysis of Washington reportedly agreeing on a contract with free-agent William Jackson III 18:41 - Washington Football Team: further analysis of Washington reportedly agreeing on a contract with Ryan Fitzpatrick, including what his contract tells us and whether Washington might still take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft 35:37 - Capitals: the Caps in their biggest game of the season so far author a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders 44:48 - Nationals: why Jon Lester's health matters even more given the Stephen Strasburg situation...and how much should we take from Patrick Corbin struggling in his exhibition start on Tuesday evening? 49:33 - Guest: Mike Petriello, Statcast analyst for MLB.com, on the excellence of Juan Soto, where we are with Bryce Harper, outlooks for the Nationals and Orioles in 2021 and much more 01:12:45 - Orioles: Felix Hernandez is dealing with the dreaded "elbow discomfort"...and is Maikel Franco now the Orioles' starting third baseman? 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.

03:39 - Washington Football Team: react to and analysis of Washington reportedly agreeing on a contract with free-agent Ryan Fitzpatrick 25:49 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Washington reportedly losing corner Ronald Darby and linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis in free agency 35:23 - Washington Football Team: is Washington poised to capitalize on a depressed NFL free-agent market? 41:30 - Capitals: a 6-0 win at the Buffalo Sabres precedes a huge game against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night 49:36 - Guest: Maryland basketball legend Gary Williams on the Terrapins' NCAA Tournament first-round game against UConn, the Terps' strengths and weaknesses, what went down between Mark Turgeon and Juwan Howard in the Big Ten Tournament quarters and more 01:10:26 - Wizards: the Wiz's slide continues with a 133-122 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks 01:16:18 - Nationals: Washington, D.C. - finally! - is allowing fans at Nationals Park...and Max Scherzer is dominant for a second straight Grapefruit League start 01:20:25 - Orioles: Matt Harvey makes his second Grapefruit League start...and Rio Ruiz makes perhaps a last-gasp effort to save his job as the Orioles' starting third baseman 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.

08:10 - Washington Football Team: four final thoughts regarding Washington as the NFL's legal tampering period begins on Monday 23:23 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Dustin Hopkins off reports that Washington is re-signing him 31:40 - Washington Football Team: why signing Cam Newton never made sense 38:12 - Maryland basketball: react to the Terrapins' matchup with UConn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament...and to the Mark Turgeon-Juwan Howard incident in the Terrapins' 79-66 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament quarters 47:40 - Georgetown basketball: a proper honoring of an all-time run by the Hoyas in winning the 2021 Big East Tournament 56:58 - Virginia basketball: will the Cavaliers play in the NCAA Tournament off their COVID-19 issue?...and a look at an encouraging aspect of sports and the coronavirus 01:07:18 - Virginia Tech basketball: the Hokies may not have played much recently, but the state of the program is strong as it has made another NCAA Tournament 01:10:16 - VCU basketball: thoughts on the Rams entering the NCAA Tournament 01:11:22 - Capitals: the Caps keep rolling, albeit with another imperfect win in a 5-4 victory at the Philadelphia Flyers 01:18:01 - Wizards: two more losses for the sinking Wiz 01:24:51 - Nationals: how worried should we be about Stephen Strasburg's left-calf strain?...and how encouraged should be by what Joe Ross has done so far in his Grapefruit League outings? 01:29:51 - Orioles: Maikel Franco is coming...Dean Kremer and Bruce Zimmermann continue to shine...Wade LeBlanc does not...and Hunter Harvey is hurt again 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.

08:16 - Washington Football Team: what the Buffalo Bills re-signing Matt Milano means for Washington and says about free agency overall 19:56 - Washington Football Team: analysis of Washington not tendering contracts to Robert Foster and Danny Johnson as restricted free agents...and predictions for which of Washington's unrestricted free agents will be re-signed 25:41 - Washington Football Team: react to both Martin Mayhew and Scott Turner attending Trey Lance's pro day...and thoughts on why Washington should be open to drafting Lance 33:48 - Guest: Matt Manocherian, vice president of football and research for Sports Info Solutions, on the 2021 NFL Draft, including in-depth breakdowns of quarterbacks potentially available to The Washington Football Team - Justin Fields, Trey Lance, Mac Jones, Kyle Trask and more 59:04 - Maryland basketball: the Terrapins eliminate any NCAA Tournament bubble talk with a 68-57 win over Michigan State in the second round Big Ten Tournament 01:05:16 - Georgetown basketball: are the Hoyas authoring a miracle run off a 72-71 win over Villanova in the Big East Tournament quarters? 01:11:28 - Virginia basketball: the Cavaliers escape with a 72-69 win over Syracuse in the ACC Tournament quarters 01:14:28 - Virginia Tech basketball: an odd season for the Hokies continues with an 81-73 loss to North Carolina in the ACC Tournament quarters 01:17:12 - Capitals: it wasn't always pretty, but the Caps pick up another win with a 5-3 victory at the Philadelphia Flyers 01:22:48 - Nationals: an encouraging Grapefruit League start for Patrick Corbin 01:25:13 - Orioles: a second straight bad Grapefruit League start for Felix Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12:40 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Kyle Allen off Washington tendering him as an exclusive-rights free agent...and react to Ron Rivera's comments on Washington's search for a quarterback 29:11 - Washington Football Team: analysis of restricted free agent-to-be Cam Sims off Washington deciding to tender him 34:40 - Washington Football Team: how Ron Rivera struck the perfect balance in what he said about Washington's approach to free agency 48:39 - Washington Football Team: how Ron Rivera's first publicly-spoken words on releasing Alex Smith were correct 01:00:37 - Washington Football Team: the undeniable reality off Washington franchise-tagging Brandon Scherff for a second straight offseason...and comments from Ron Rivera that were perhaps very telling about the decision 01:08:23 - Wizards: the Wiz get smashed in the paint and on the glass in a 127-112 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies 01:14:48 - Nationals: Max Scherzer is dominant in his second Grapefruit League start...and Jon Lester opens up about his recent surgery 01:21:08 - Georgetown basketball: the Hoyas keep their season alive - and perhaps save Patrick Ewing's job - with a 68-49 win over Marquette in the Big East Tournament 01:26:08 - Guest: Patrick Stevens, bracketologist for The Washington Post, on Maryland, Virginia and Virginia Tech as they begin play in their conference tournaments 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.

06:08 - Washington Football Team: analysis of who Washington should - and shouldn't - pursue among the free agents-to-be who weren't tagged by Tuesday's deadline 29:45 - Washington Football Team: why Washington should re-sign Ronald Darby, but also why that may not be so easy 37:59 - Washington Football Team: the latest in Godfather Ron Rivera's "Baptism of Fire" 44:06 - Capitals: Jakub Vrana prevents a collapse of a loss in a 5-4 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils 51:35 - Nationals: Stephen Strasburg looks good in his Grapefruit League debut...and will D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser take a cue from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan regarding allowing fans at Nationals Park? 01:01:21 - Maryland basketball: an ode to Darryl Morsell off him winning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year 01:05:55 - Guest: Patrick Stevens, bracketologist for The Washington Post, on the Georgetown Hoyas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10:05 - Washington Football Team: react to and analysis of Washington franchise-tagging Brandon Scherff for a second consecutive offseason 24:11 - Washington Football Team: what the Dallas Cowboys' big-money contract for Dak Prescott means for Washington 35:04 - Guest: NFL analyst Mark Bullock with an in-depth preview of potential Washington Football Team free-agent, trade and draft targets 01:03:05 - Washington Football Team: how and why Ron Rivera is engineering a Godfather-like "Baptism of Fire" for Washington behind the scenes right now 01:15:55 - Nationals: latest on potential contract extensions for Juan Soto and Trea Turner...is Soto the next Ted Williams?!...and thoughts on Joe Ross off his Grapefruit League debut 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.

05:02 - Washington Football Team: react to the report that Beth Wilkinson is recommending that Dan Snyder no longer be Washington's owner or be suspended 15:07 - Washington Football Team: scheduled fun with Dan Snyder potentially having paid for Facebook ads and used Twitter bots for positive publicity 27:53 - Washington Football Team: three things about Alex Smith's tenure with Washington that aren't talked about enough 41:49 - Capitals: an eventful 1-1-0 weekend includes another suspension for Tom Wilson 55:37 - Maryland basketball: an overall good regular season ends with a complete collapse in a 66-61 loss to Penn State 01:05:24 - Georgetown basketball: the Hoyas are essentially done after a highly disappointing 98-82 loss at UConn 01:09:54 - Virginia and Virginia Tech basketball: analysis of the Cavaliers and Hokies as they enter the postseason 01:15:14 - Nationals: Jeremy Jeffress is shockingly and mysteriously released, good news on Jon Lester and Max Scherzer and Patrick Corbin make their Grapefruit League debuts 01:25:24 - Orioles: why we shouldn't see Adley Rutschman at the Major League level soon, potential Oriole reclamation projects in Felix Hernandez, Matt Harvey and Wade LeBlanc make their Grapefruit League debuts and more 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.

06:23 - Washington Football Team: how the latest mock draft from ESPN's Todd McShay continues a trend that may not be good for Washington in the 2021 NFL Draft 13:42 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington on what Washington's approach in free agency will be, the many possibilities at quarterback, what will happen with Brandon Scherff's contract situation and more 37:29 - Washington Football Team: the importance of going "gangsta," as the Pittsburgh Steelers just did with Ben Roethlisberger and as Ron Rivera already has done multiple times for Washington 55:33 - Wizards: the rising Wiz enter the All-Star break with a 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers 1:07:47 - Nationals: were the Nats' aces of the future on display in Thursday's exhibition game in Cade Cavalli and Jackson Rutledge? 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.

04:26 - Washington Football Team: should/is Washington in on Sam Darnold, for whom the New York Jets now admit they're listening to trade offers? 18:23 - Washington Football Team: why Deshaun Watson wanting to be traded from the Houston Texans is understandable and not off-putting 30:00 - Washington Football Team: why Washington should just say no to Golden Tate 35:05 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on - and scheduled fun with - Washington discontinuing its cheerleader program for a coed dance squad 50:21 - Capitals: analysis of a big 2-1 shootout win at the Boston Bruins 59:02 - Maryland basketball: why the Terrapins' bad 60-55 loss at Northwestern wasn't that bad 01:05:28 - Nationals: what now with Jon Lester off him needing to have his thyroid removed?...the Nats showcase a good chunk of their likely 2021 lineup...and another bad exhibition start for Erick Fedde 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.

07:05 - Washington Football Team: react to NFL insider John McClain of The Houston Chronicle saying that Washington has "not...come up one time" regarding trading for Deshaun Watson 16:55 - Washington Football Team: why Washington should acquire Kyle Van Noy 27:59 - Wizards: analysis of a bad 125-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies 37:26 - Guest: Capitals insider Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic DC 59:07 - Nationals: thoughts on the significance of Carter Kieboom off him getting laser-eye surgery...and react to Washington, D.C. - for now - still not allowing fans at Nationals Park 01:14:43 - Georgetown basketball: the Hoyas' late-season surge continues with a 72-66 win over Xavier 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.

05:39 - Washington Football Team: why releasing Alex Smith is 100 percent the right move 27:39 - Guest: Mitch Tischler of NBC Sports Washington on The Washington Football Team reportedly releasing Alex Smith, what now for the team at quarterback and more 45:35 - Washington Football Team: impact of a 2021 17-game schedule on Washington and how winning the NFC East in 2020 could mean a much more difficult crop of opposing quarterbacks in 2021 53:13 - Nationals: thoughts on Ryan Zimmerman, Josh Harrison and Austin Voth off the Nats' second Grapefruit League game 01:00:41 - Orioles: was the outfield of the future for the O's on display in their second Grapefruit League game? 01:05:01 - Virginia basketball: how good truly are the No. 21 Cavaliers off a 62-51 win over Miami? 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.

06:02 - Washington Football Team: the only realistic means of Dan Snyder no longer being WFT owner off something ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter said 16:21 - Guest: Brent a.k.a. "Burgundy Blog" on The Washington Football Team 42:36 - Capitals: analysis of a great weekend that featured two wins at the New Jersey Devils 53:59 - Wizards: react to a gut-wrenching 111-110 loss at the Boston Celtics off a 128-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves the previous night 01:04:29 - Maryland basketball: the Terrapins seal their NCAA Tournament case with a 73-55 win over Michigan State 01:14:39 - Georgetown basketball: the Hoyas keep their faint NCAA Tournament hopes alive with a 68-60 win at DePaul 01:17:49 - Virginia Tech basketball: the No. 16 Hokies get back on track with an 84-46 blowout of Wake Forest 01:21:49 - Nationals: thoughts on Erik Fedde's performance and Davey Martinez's lineup in the Nats' Grapefruit League opener 01:30:48 - Orioles: why the O's should trade Trey Mancini 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.

07:30 - Washington Football Team: why Washington is right to not want to sign Cam Newton 12:35 - Washington Football Team: what the latest on Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson means for Washington - Dak Prescott? Derek Carr? Marcus Mariota? 36:43 - Capitals: the Caps are tied for first in the East off a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena 46:35 - Wizards: the rise continues with a 112-110 win at the Denver Nuggets to conclude a 3-1 trip out west 58:33 - Nationals: is Bryce Harper still relevant off his subtle dig at the Nats? 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.

05:03 - Washington Football Team: what Washington should do with Brandon Scherff in free agency 27:15 - Guest: Washington Football Team insider Ben Standig of The Athletic DC on Alex Smith's comments to GQ.com, the Brandon Scherff free agency, Washington's new-look front office and some Wizards 54:15 - The truth about Galdi's departure from The Team 980 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.

07:54 - Washington Football Team: react to Alex Smith's comments to GQ.com and why it's time for Washington to part ways with Alex 31:40 - Guest: A.J. Perez, senior reporter for FrontOfficeSports.com, on the news that he broke of Jeff Bezos wanting to become a Washington Football Team owner and Bruce Allen turning on Dan Snyder 54:28 - Capitals: analysis of the Caps' 3-2 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena 01:00:43 - Wizards: the disappointment that was the Wiz's 135-116 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers 01:06:03 - Georgetown basketball: the Hoyas get buried further with a 70-57 loss to UConn at McDonough Arena 01:10:18 - Nationals: examining what it will take to sign Juan Soto and Trea Turner to long-term contracts 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.

06:47 - Wizards: react to and analysis of a tremendous 127-124 overtime win at the Los Angeles Lakers 23:32 - Washington Football Team: why Dan Snyder should want Jeff Bezos as a WFT owner 34:16 - Washington Football Team: react to Bruce Allen apparently having turned on Dan Snyder 42:34 - Washington Football Team: thoughts on Washington's new-look front office 54:00 - Washington Football Team: why Washington should sign WR Curtis Samuel 01:01:15 - Washington Football Team: is New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold no longer an option? 01:07:51 - Nationals: analysis of the signing of reliever Jeremy Jeffress and the state of the bullpen 01:17:35 - Nationals: what the Fernando Tatis Jr. mega-contract extension should tell the Nats about Juan Soto 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.

04:51 - Washington Football Team: five offseason commandments regarding the quarterback situation 29:55 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the New Jersey Devils 37:39 - Maryland basketball: did the Terrapins clinch an NCAA Tournament berth with their 68-59 win at Rutgers? 46:30 - Georgetown basketball: how much hope is there for the Hoyas with them 4-2 since their COVID-19 pause? 51:01 - Wizards: has the Wiz's four-game winning streak saved their season? 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.

The Al Galdi Podcast has arrived! Galdi thanks his radio listeners for their outpouring of support and explains what this podcast will be. 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.