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The Hoffman Show

by Audacy

Craig Hoffman offers thoughtful sports commentary and himself on being smart and having a conscious while still having a really good time on the air. Craig has covered Washington’s NFL team on the beat and has worked as a fixture in the DC Sports Community for over 7 years. Craig is joined by a who's who of players, coaches, owners, and experts as well as a rotating cast of sports media friends from across the DMV and across the country. For more from Craig, follow him on Twitter @hoffmanshow. Also be sure to check out the Take Command podcast available Mondays and Thursdays where he’s joined by former Washington Tight End Logan Paulson.

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  1. Full Show - Friday, January 30, 2026

    1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - John Wall Night Recap, Giannis Trade Buzz + Eagles Name New OC 46:35 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - DQ is NOT on Hot Seat, Seahawks Franchise Up For Sale + Pro Bowl is Watered Down 1:30:52 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Ex-NBA Player Wants to Return to CBB, IndyCar...

  2. Hour 1: John Wall Night Recap, Giannis Trade Buzz + Eagles Name New OC

    Hour 1 1:12 - John Wall Night Recap: Bobbleheads, Dougie Cam & a Wizards Win 13:32 - Giannis Trade Buzz 26:47 - Cris Miles Joins the Show 39:02 - Eagles Name Sean Mannion as OC

  3. Hour 2: DQ is NOT on Hot Seat, Seahawks Franchise Up For Sale + Pro Bowl is Watered Down

    Hour 2 1:12 - Why Dan Quinn Isn’t on the Hot Seat (Yet) 15:24 - The Seattle Seahawks Will Go Up for Sale After Super Bowl LX 25:41 - Vikings Fire GM Kwesi Adofo Mensah 35:41 - Pro Bowl or Participation Trophy? Ashooh Sounds Off

  4. Hour 3: Ex-NBA Player Wants to Return to CBB, IndyCar Coming to DC + Weekend Preview

    Hour 3 1:12 - John Wall Night Recap: Bobbleheads, Dougie Cam & a Wizards Win 13:43 - Amari Bailey, Who Has NBA Experience, Wants to Return To College to Play CBB 23:21 - Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. Coming in August 32:15 - Weekend Preview: Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson Boxing...

  5. Pro Bowl or Participation Trophy? Ashooh Sounds Off

    Nick Ashooh and Anthony discuss how watered down the Pro Bowl has become after Shedeur Sanders and Joe Flacco were named as alternates. Nick argues that the Pro Bowl has lost much of its meaning and feels more like a participation trophy, saying the NFL needs to find a better way to truly honor...

  6. Why Dan Quinn Isn’t on the Hot Seat (Yet)

    Nick Ashooh explains why he doesn’t believe Dan Quinn is on the hot seat heading into this season. Nick points to Quinn hiring two first-time coordinators, the Commanders still being in the middle of a roster rebuild, and the lack of depth that was exposed by injuries last year. He also believes...

  7. John Wall Night Recap: Bobbleheads, Dougie Cam & a Wizards Win

    Nick Ashooh opens Burgundy and Gold Today by recapping John Wall Celebration Night and the Wizards’ win. Anthony shares his firsthand experience at Capital One Arena, taking in the tribute to John Wall, loving the bobblehead giveaway, and enjoying the fan-favorite Dougie Cam on the jumbotron. The...

  8. Full Show - Friday, January 23, 2026

    1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Brian Flores Stays Put in Minnesota, Chris Russell Talks MacKenzie Gore Trade + Calls 41:02 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Snowmageddon, Tales with Doc Walker, AFC/NFC Championship Preview 1:21:32 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Donna Hopkins Joins the Show, AFC/NFC...

  9. Hour 1: Brian Flores Stays Put in Minnesota, Chris Russell Talks MacKenzie Gore Trade + Calls

    Hour 1 1:12 - Why Not Washington? Brian Flores Stays Put in Minnesota 12:23 - Calls: How Do the Commanders Re-Tool? 20:30 - Breaking Down the MacKenzie Gore Trade w/ Chris Russell

  10. Hour 2: Snowmageddon, Tales with Doc Walker, AFC/NFC Championship Preview

    Hour 2 1:12 - Snowmageddon & Commanders Check-In with Kevin Sheehan 13:30 - Snow Tales with Doc Walker 22:35 - Bills Interview Philip Rivers, AFC/NFC Championships Preview 33:02 - Calls on AFC/NFC Championships

  11. Hour 3: Donna Hopkins Joins the Show, AFC/NFC Predictions + Mendoza Declares for Draft

    Hour 3 1:12 - Doc and Anthony Make Their AFC and NFC Picks 17:36 - Donna Hopkins Talking All Things Commanders 27:33 - Mendoza Declares for NFL Draft

  12. Snowmageddon & Commanders Check-In with Kevin Sheehan

    Doc Walker welcomes on his Team 980 colleague—and personal meteorologist—Kevin Sheehan to break down the major snowstorm set to sweep the nation. The conversation also pivots to the Commanders, with the two discussing the latest developments in the team’s defensive coordinator search and where...

  13. Breaking Down the MacKenzie Gore Trade w/ Chris Russell

    Doc Walker welcomes on his Team 980 colleague Chris Russell to react to the Nationals trading MacKenzie Gore. Russell says he likes the move for Washington, believing the Nationals got a solid return for Gore and positioned themselves well as they continue to reshape the roster and build for the...

  14. Why Not Washington? Brian Flores Stays Put in Minnesota

    Doc Walker opens the show reacting to the news that Brian Flores is staying in Minnesota as the Vikings’ defensive coordinator. Doc questions why Flores wouldn’t want to come to Washington, where the Commanders have a bottom-half defense that clearly needs fixing. Anthony pushes back, saying...

  15. Should Jayden Daniels Change His Play Style After Knee Injury?

    Lynnell and Anthony dive into Jayden Daniels’ knee injury and the question that follows: does he need to adjust his play style? Both agree his legs are what make him dynamic, but Lynnell stresses that Daniels must develop better discernment to avoid unnecessary hits and know when to get down....

  16. Full Show - Monday, September 15, 2025

    1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Jayden Daniels Dealing w/ Knee Sprain, Can Commanders Protect JD5 from Himself + Calls 41:51 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Chase Edmonds to P-Squad, Kevin Sheehan Joins the Show + Calls

  17. Hour 1: Jayden Daniels Dealing w/ Knee Sprain, Can Commanders Protect JD5 from Himself + Calls

    Hour 1 1:12 - Dan Quinn: Jayden Daniels is Day-to-Day, Unsure If He’ll Play Sunday 12:04 - Protecting Jayden: Commanders Face Tough Decision After Knee Injury 23:53 - Calls: Are you concerned about the long-term health of the QB?

  18. Hour 2: Chase Edmonds to P-Squad, Kevin Sheehan Joins the Show + Calls

    Hour 2 1:12 - Commanders Sign Chase Edmonds to Practice Squad + Calls 13:20 - Calls: Are You Concerned About the Long-Term Health of the QB? 21:26 - Kevin Sheehan on Jayden Daniels: "He’s Got to Stop Taking Unnecessary Hits"

  19. Kevin Sheehan on Jayden Daniels: "He’s Got to Stop Taking Unnecessary Hits"

    Lynnell is joined by his Team 980 colleague Kevin Sheehan to react to the news that Jayden Daniels is day-to-day with a knee sprain. Kevin zooms out to the big-picture issue, stressing that Washington’s young quarterback must cut down on the unnecessary hits he’s been taking. The two discuss how...

  20. Protecting Jayden: Commanders Face Tough Decision After Knee Injury

    Lynnell reacts to Dan Quinn’s announcement that Jayden Daniels is day-to-day with a knee sprain and uncertain for Sunday’s matchup against the Raiders. Drawing from last season, when Daniels played through broken ribs and his performance suffered, Lynnell argues the Commanders must protect their...

  21. Full Show - Friday, August 22, 2025

    1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Commanders Trade B-Rob to 49ers + Calls On If WSH Will Have Seller’s Remorse 44:11 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Nell’s Super Six Pack, Burgundy and Bold Prediction + Adam Kilgore Joins the Show 1:29:13 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - JD5 No.21 on NFL Top 100, NFC…

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  22. Hour 1: Commanders Trade B-Rob to 49ers + Calls On If WSH Will Have Seller’s Remorse

    Hour 1 1:12 - Commanders Trade Brian Robinson to 49ers — Will They Regret It? 11:38 - Calls: Will the Commanders Have Seller's Remorse Following B-Rob Trade?

  23. Hour 2: Nell’s Super Six Pack, Burgundy and Bold Prediction + Adam Kilgore Joins the Show

    Hour 2 1:12 - Nell’s Super Six Pack: Players to Watch in Commanders Preseason Finale vs. Ravens 12:34 - Adam Kilgore on B-Rob Trade, JD5 Role + Run Defense Questions 29:49 - Burgundy and Bold: Trey Amos Will Be the Commanders’ Best Corner

  24. Hour 3: JD5 No.21 on NFL Top 100, NFC East Improved + Around the NFL

    Hour 3 1:12 - Jayden Daniels Ranked No. 21 in NFL Top 100 — Lynnell Reacts 9:42 - Don’t Sleep on the NFC East — Lynnell’s Reminder to Commanders Fans 18:24 - Steve Wyche Joins Lynnell to Go Around the NFL 33:30 - Weekend Preview + Calls

  25. Steve Wyche Joins Lynnell to Go Around the NFL

    Lynnell Willingham welcomes on NFL Network’s Chief National Reporter, Steve Wyche, for a wide-ranging look around the league. They touch on Abdul Carter emerging as the star of Giants training camp, why Brian Robinson is a smart pickup for the 49ers, and Wyche’s belief that Brock Purdy can once...

  26. Jayden Daniels Ranked No. 21 in NFL Top 100 — Lynnell Reacts

    Commanders QB Jayden Daniels lands at No. 21 on NFL Network’s Top 100 Players list. Lynnell Willingham says fans shouldn’t put too much stock into the rankings. While he’s fine with Jayden being slotted at No. 21, Lynnell reminds listeners that fans need to stop overreacting to where their QB…

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  27. Burgundy and Bold: Trey Amos Will Be the Commanders’ Best Corner

    Introducing a new Friday staple on the show — Burgundy and Bold! Each week, Lynnell Willingham delivers one bold prediction for the Commanders’ 2025 season. This week, Lynnell’s bold call is that Trey Amos will emerge as Washington’s best cornerback by season’s end.

  28. Adam Kilgore on Commanders Trading Brian Robinson, Jayden Daniels’ Role, and Run Defense Questions

    Lynnell Willingham welcomes on Washington Post’s Adam Kilgore to share his initial reaction to the Commanders trading Brian Robinson. They dive into what it would mean if Jayden Daniels ends up as the team’s leading rusher, discuss lingering concerns about Washington’s run defense, and spotlight...

  29. Nell’s Super Six Pack: Players to Watch in Commanders Preseason Finale vs. Ravens

    Lynnell Willingham is back with his Super Six Pack! Ahead of the Commanders’ preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens, Lynnell highlights the six players who are under the microscope and need to show out before roster cutdowns.

  30. Commanders Trade Brian Robinson to 49ers — Will They Regret It?

    Breaking news: The Washington Commanders have traded running back Brian Robinson to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Lynnell Willingham reacts to the move and debates whether Washington could end up with seller’s remorse after parting ways with one of their top backs.

  31. Full Show - Wednesday, August 13, 2025

    1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Craig’s Last Show, New Opportunity + Callers Share Favorite Memories 42:25 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Clinton Yates Final Appearance, Craig’s Final Predictions + Calls 1:27:26 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Anthony’s Takeover, Real Things HOF Enshrinement + Craig Says Good-bye

  32. H1: Craig’s Last Show, New Opportunity + Callers Share Favorite Memories

    Hour 1 - 1:12 - Craig’s Big News: Farewell to Team 980, Hello Monumental Basketball 7:37 - Craig's Mom Calls Into the Show to Congratulate Him on New Opportunity 21:37 - Callers Congratulate Craig and Share Favorite Memories of Him

  33. H2: Clinton Yates Final Appearance, Craig’s Final Predictions + Calls

    Hour 2 1:12 - Full Circle: Clinton Yates on How Craig Got the Mic 14:29 - Caller Jokes Anthony Got Married Twice and Got Divorced Twice (Show Hosts) 23:43 - Craig's Final Commanders Predictions 33:15 - Craig’s Final Super Bowl Prediction

  34. H3: Anthony’s Takeover, Real Things HOF Enshrinement + Craig Says Good-bye

    Hour 3 1:12 - Anthony Takes Over the Show 11:10 - Real Things Hall of Fame Enshrinement 19:06 - Real Things: Craig & Anthony Edition 27:35 - Hoffman Show Says Good-bye

  35. Signing Off: Craig’s Farewell & Thank You

    Craig closes his final show with a heartfelt goodbye, thanking everyone who made The Hoffman Show a success — from regular guests and his producer Anthony, to his wife Rachel, and most importantly, the audience. It’s a moment of gratitude, reflection, and appreciation as he signs off from Team 980.

  36. Full Circle: Clinton Yates on How Craig Got the Mic

    For one last appearance on The Hoffman Show, Clinton Yates joins his longtime friend Craig to take listeners behind the scenes on how Craig landed the host role at Team 980. They revisit the moment three years ago when Clinton encouraged Craig to apply after Travis Thomas announced he was…

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  37. Craig’s Big News: Farewell to Team 980, Hello Monumental Basketball

    Craig opens the show with a major announcement — today is his final day hosting on the Team 980. He shares the news of his next chapter as the Senior Director of Basketball Identity and Integration for Monumental Basketball, reflecting on his time at the station and what excites him most about…

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  38. Full Show - Tuesday, August 12, 2025

    1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Vibe Check Tuesday + Reaction to Commanders Burgundy and Gold Scrimmage 44:40 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat, Jon Gruden Wins Case Against NFL + Weekend in Review 1:27:56 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Training Camp Pick-6, Mike Sando’s QB Tiers + Real Things

  39. H1: Vibe Check Tuesday + Reaction to Commanders Burgundy and Gold Scrimmage

    Hour 1 1:12 - Commanders Hold Burgundy & Gold Scrimmage: Craig and Anthony React 10:18 - Vibe Check Tuesday Calls on Team 21:54 - Burgundy vs. Gold: Craig & Anthony Draft Their Commanders Squads

  40. H3: Training Camp Pick-6, Mike Sando’s QB Tiers + Real Things

    Hour 3 1:12 - Training Camp Pick-6: Reaction to DQ at the Podium 22:16 - Mike Sando’s QB Tiers 22:16 - Real Things: KJ Hamler

  41. Training Camp Pick-6: McLaurin’s Ankle, Rookie Progress & Year 2 Jayden

    Craig breaks down six key takeaways from Dan Quinn’s pre-practice comments in today’s “Training Camp Pick-6.” He covers the latest on Terry McLaurin’s ankle situation, how the rookies have fared so far in camp, what’s stood out about Jayden Daniels entering his second year, and more storylines...

  42. H2: Not My Beat, Jon Gruden Wins Case Against NFL + Weekend in Review

    Hour 2 1:12 - Ben Standig Reacts to Commanders’ Intrasquad Scrimmage 20:45 - Don Van Natta Jr. on the Gruden vs. NFL Court Victory 35:25: - Weekend in Review

  43. Don Van Natta Jr. on the Gruden vs. NFL Court Victory

    Craig welcomes longtime NFL insider and author of the story, Don Van Natta Jr., to break down the Nevada Supreme Court’s significant 5–2 ruling in favor of Jon Gruden. They explore why the court deemed the NFL’s arbitration clause “unconscionable,” how this decision changes the trajectory of...

  44. Ben Standig Reacts to Commanders’ Intrasquad Scrimmage

    Craig Hoffman is joined by Ben Standig, host of the Last Man Standig podcast, to share his reaction to today’s Commanders intrasquad practice. They break down the standout performances, notable moments, and what the scrimmage revealed about the roster as preseason winds down.

  45. Burgundy vs. Gold: Craig & Anthony Draft Their Commanders Squads

    Inspired by the Commanders’ intrasquad scrimmage, Craig and Anthony hold their own draft, splitting the roster to build their own “Team Burgundy” and “Team Gold.” They go back and forth picking their top 22 players, debating selections, and making the case for whose squad would come out on top.

  46. Burgundy & Gold Scrimmage: Intensity Up, Coaches Step In

    Craig and Anthony react to the Commanders’ Burgundy & Gold Scrimmage at today’s practice, seeing it as a smart way to ramp up intensity between players. They also applaud Dan Quinn for giving his assistants a chance to operate in unfamiliar roles — valuable experience that could prepare them for...

  47. Does This Preseason Loss Impact The Team In Any Way? | 'Take Command'

    From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The Commanders got smoked in Foxborough 48-18 which caused most Commanders fans to turn the TV off before halftime ... Logan and Craig breakdown what went wrong, why this loss doesn't impact the team, and more! To learn more about listener data and our…

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  48. Full Show - Monday, August 11, 2025

    1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - 1st and 10 + Tell the Truth Monday Calls 44:05 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat + Around the NFL 1:23:01 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Pick-6, Take Command + Real Things

  49. H1: 1st and 10 + Tell the Truth Monday Calls

    Hour 1 1:12 - 1st & 10: Sloppy Play, Starter Decisions & Special Teams Struggles 11:22 - 1st & 10: WR Woes, QB3 Battle & Roster Moves 25:12 - Tell the Truth Monday Calls

  50. H2: Not My Beat + Around the NFL

    Hour 2 1:12 - Not My Beat: Terry Talks, DQ’s Player Appeal & Hampton’s Release with Michael Phillips 20:40 - Around the NFL: Recapping Week 1 of the Preseason

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Craig Hoffman offers thoughtful sports commentary and himself on being smart and having a conscious while still having a really good time on the air. Craig has covered Washington’s NFL team on the beat and has worked as a fixture in the DC Sports Community for over 7 years.

Craig is joined by a who's who of players, coaches, owners, and experts as well as a rotating cast of sports media friends from across the DMV and across the country.

For more from Craig, follow him on Twitter @hoffmanshow. Also be sure to check out the Take Command podcast available Mondays and Thursdays where he’s joined by former Washington Tight End Logan Paulson.

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