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The Hoffman 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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Episodes

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

Aug 13, 20252 hr 8 min

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.

Aug 13, 202513 min

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 leaving, and share memories from Clinton’s many appearances on the show since then.

Aug 13, 202514 min

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 the new role.

Aug 13, 20258 min

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

Aug 12, 20252 hr 10 min

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 shaping the Commanders’ preseason.

Aug 12, 202522 min

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 Gruden’s lawsuit, and what it could mean for broader employee rights in cases involving the league. The duo also discuss next steps, including the NFL’s intent to appeal and the potential implications for tr...

Aug 12, 202515 min

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.

Aug 12, 202521 min

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.

Aug 12, 202523 min

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 future promotions.

Aug 12, 202510 min

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

Aug 11, 20252 hr 4 min

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

Aug 11, 202544 min

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

Aug 11, 202539 min

Commanders Pick-6: How the Spotlighted Players Performed

Craig revisits the six players he highlighted on Friday’s “Commanders Pick-6” segment and breaks down how each one fared in the game. From standout performances to missed opportunities, Craig evaluates whether each player lived up to the pregame hype

Aug 11, 202520 min

Not My Beat: Terry Talks, DQ’s Player Appeal & Hampton’s Release with Michael Phillips

Craig is joined by Michael Phillips of 910 The Fan in Richmond for today’s “Not My Beat.” They dig into the latest on Terry McLaurin’s contract negotiations, why veteran players are drawn to playing for Dan Quinn, Michael’s reaction to Washington parting ways with Dominique Hampton, and more insights from around the Commanders.

Aug 11, 202521 min

1st & 10: WR Woes, QB3 Battle & Roster Moves

Craig wraps up his “1st and 10” takeaways from the Commanders’ latest game with his final seven observations. He discusses the wide receiver group’s continued struggles without Terry McLaurin, the QB3 competition between Sam Hartman and Josh Johnson, the release of Dominique Hampton, and more notes from an eventful matchup.

Aug 11, 202514 min

1st & 10: Sloppy Play, Starter Decisions & Special Teams Struggles

Craig kicks off the show with his “1st and 10” — the 10 biggest takeaways from the Commanders’ latest game. In this first segment, he dives into three key points: why sloppy play is a bad sign, his reasoning for ultimately saying the starters should not have played, and how the special teams unit turned in an especially poor performance.

Aug 11, 202511 min

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 privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 202514 min

Hour 1: Finally, it's a Bugundy & Gold game day today!

Hour 1: It's a Bugundy & Gold game day today! / What would Craig like to see from tonight's game? / JP Finlay checks in from Foxborough ahead of tonight's pre-season game against the Patriots

Aug 08, 202545 min

John Keim Recaps Commanders & Patriots Joint Practice | 'Take Command'

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Our special guest John Keim of ESPN returns to the Take Command Podcast following Commanders & Patriots joint practice... Logan, Craig, and John breakdown the biggest takeaways from the practice and which receivers, running backs, and linebackers made a name for themselves going against non-Commander competitors To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Aug 08, 202530 min
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