The Al Galdi Podcast

Episode 1,312: deep dive with Thor Nystrom on Washington Commanders' 2026 NFL Draft class and more

Episode Summary

Segment 1 - Show open, including a tribute to former Washington Redskins linebacker Monte Coleman off his death at the age of 68, and listener feedback Segment 2 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom of Thor's NFL Draft Substack and SKOR North on the six players who the Washington Commanders took in the 2026 NFL Draft, including why he's a big fan of Washington's two defensive picks in linebacker Sonny Styles and edge defender Joshua Josephs, what Styles can be in new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones' defense, whether Antonio Williams is more of a slot receiver or wide receiver, what running back Kaytron "Fat Man" Allen brings to Washington and the reason for Washington taking quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in the seventh round Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 2-1 10-inning win at the Chicago White Sox to win two out of three games in the series and conclude the Nats going 9-8 in a stretch of 17 consecutive days with no off day Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to lose two out of three games in the series and drop the O's to just 4-8 over their last 12 games Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.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 Sales@BlueWirePods.com

Episode Notes

Segment 1 - Show open, including a tribute to former Washington Redskins linebacker Monte Coleman off his death at the age of 68, and listener feedback

 

Segment 2 - Guest: NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom of Thor's NFL Draft Substack and SKOR North on the six players who the Washington Commanders took in the 2026 NFL Draft, including why he's a big fan of Washington's two defensive picks in linebacker Sonny Styles and edge defender Joshua Josephs, what Styles can be in new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones' defense, whether Antonio Williams is more of a slot receiver or wide receiver, what running back Kaytron "Fat Man" Allen brings to Washington and the reason for Washington taking quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in the seventh round

 

Segment 3 - Washington Nationals: analysis of a 2-1 10-inning win at the Chicago White Sox to win two out of three games in the series and conclude the Nats going 9-8 in a stretch of 17 consecutive days with no off day

 

Segment 4 - Baltimore Orioles: breakdown of a 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to lose two out of three games in the series and drop the O's to just 4-8 over their last 12 games

 

Whatever your dermatological needs, contact Dr. George Verghese at MidAtlanticSkin.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 Sales@BlueWirePods.com