Hour 1 1:12 - Some Team 980 Fun With Chris Russell 8:32 - Knicks Collapse: Pacers Pull Off Another Wild Comeback 18:31 - Comeback or Collapse? Where Are You Putting the Blame? 32:40 - Storytime With Craig
Craig and Anthony begin the show reacting to the stunning meltdown by the Knicks in their loss to the Pacers, where New York blew a 9-point lead in the final minute. Still in disbelief, they break down how Indiana pulled off yet another improbable postseason comeback — their third this playoffs alone after trailing by 7 points with under a minute to go in each of those games. The guys dissect what went wrong for the Knicks, how the Pacers continue to defy odds late in games, and whether New York...
From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Last offseason, Dan Quinn and Adam Peters targeted tons of players in free agency that had ties to Quinn such as Bobby Wagner, Dante Fowler Jr, Dorance Armstrong, and Tyler Biadasz, which has fans asking "How much can a coach bringing in a familiar veteran free agent help accelerate a roster build?" ... Logan and Craig break down if they see this big contributing factor to Quinn's early success, whether it will and should be continued or if it's just to set ...
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Ban on Tush Push Fails, Commanders, NFC East and Bills Featured on Hard Knocks 38:42 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat, What To Know About Flag Football + Flag Football Dream Teams 1:22:27 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Parity in the NBA, Knicks-Pacers Preview + Real Things
Hour 3 1:12 - Jerry Brewer on NBA Parity and the End of Dynasties 18:22 - Previewing Tonight’s Knicks-Pacers ECF Game 1 30:56 - Real Things: Matt Cahill
Craig welcomes on Jerry Brewer of The Washington Post to discuss his latest column, “The NBA will have another new champion. Get used to it.” They explore how the NBA's new financial structure has ushered in an era of unprecedented parity, leading to a seventh consecutive season with a different champion. Brewer highlights the youth and inexperience of the current conference finalists—teams like the Knicks, Pacers, Thunder, and Timberwolves—none of which have won a title in decades, if at all. T...
Hour 2 1:12 - Not My Beat: Mike Jones on Tush Push, Hard Knocks & Olympic Football 14:01 - Anthony Passes on Flag Football Knowledge to Craig 22:31 - Craig and Anthony Pre-Flag Football Draft Chatter 29:03 - Olympic Draft: Building Our 2028 NFL Flag Football Dream Teams
With the announcement that NFL players will be eligible to compete in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics, Craig and Anthony put their GM hats on and draft their ultimate 10-player NFL flag football squads. From elite quarterbacks and explosive wideouts to versatile defenders, they battle it out pick-for-pick to see who can build the better Olympic-ready roster.
Mike Jones, senior writer at The Athletic, joins Craig for this edition of Not My Beat to break down all the major storylines from the NFL Owners Meeting. They dive into the much-anticipated Tush Push vote, which once again failed—falling just two votes short. Mike and Craig also react to the Lions pulling their playoff re-seeding proposal and what that means moving forward. Plus, the Commanders and the entire NFC East are headed for the spotlight in Hard Knocks: In-Season—they discuss what they...
Hour 1 1:12 - Tush Push Survives Again: NFL Owners Say No to Ban 10:48 - Hard Knocks Heads to the NFC East: Commanders Take the Spotlight 30:15 - Bills to be Featured on Hard Knocks Training Camp Edition
For the first time ever, the Washington Commanders—and the rest of the NFC East—will be featured in HBO’s Hard Knocks: In-Season series this December. Craig and Anthony react to the news and share their excitement about seeing behind-the-scenes access to the league’s most intense division. They break down what they’re most looking forward to, from mic’d-up moments with Jayden Daniels to the chess match between NFC East rivals and how the show could showcase the Commanders' culture shift under ne...
Craig opens the show reacting to the latest news out of the NFL owners meeting where the proposal to ban the infamous “Tush Push” came up for a vote—and fell just two votes short. Once again, the Eagles’ signature move lives to see another season. Craig breaks down why the league couldn't get it over the finish line, the Packers' modified proposal, and why the play continues to stir controversy across the NFL.
From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Chris Paul stepped up and showed out during the Commanders playoff game when filling in for the injured Sam Cosmi, which has fans asking "Can Chris Paul Emerge As A Starter At Guards For The Commanders In 2025?" ... Logan and Craig break down if they see Chris Paul becoming a factor on the Commanders offensive line in 2025 and what they think his role will likely be To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/...
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - You Can Watch NBA Draft Lottery, Carrington + Sarr Named to All-Rookie Teams + Vibe Check Tuesday 41:14 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Take Command, Bullpen-Worthy Celebrations + NFL Rule Changes w/ Brooke Pryor 1:22:54 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Kurt Helin Previews Thunder-Timberwolves, Build It or Blow It Up + Real Things
Hour 3 1:12 - Conference Finals Preview & Offseason Outlook with Kurt Helin 14:10 - Build It or Blow It Up? NBA Postseason Exit Plans 33:36 - Real Things: Grant and Danny Show
Craig and Anthony take a hard look at the teams eliminated from the NBA Playoffs and debate their futures. Should some squads stay the course and continue building around their current core, or is it time to tear it down and start fresh? From aging stars to underperforming rosters, they evaluate who should hit reset and who’s just a piece away.
Craig is joined by NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin to preview Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Timberwolves. They break down key matchups, which stars need to step up, and what each team must do to gain the early edge. They also shift over to the Eastern Conference Finals and debate who has the upper hand in that series. To wrap things up, Craig and Kurt assess the futures of playoff teams now on the outside looking in—discussing who should blow it up and start over, and wh...
Hour 2 1:12 - Take Command: Free Agency Talk 19:39 - What Could Warrant Another Celebration at the Bullpen? 27:50 - Tush Push Debate, Flag Football Future & Playoff Proposal Talk with Brooke Pryor
Craig is joined by ESPN NFL Nation Reporter Brooke Pryor to preview tomorrow’s NFL owners meetings. They dive into the ongoing debate around the ‘Tush Push’ and the modified proposal put forth by the Packers to ban the play. Brooke shares her perspective on whether the league will actually move to eliminate it. They also react to the breaking news that NFL players will be allowed to compete in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics—and share their excitement about what that could look like. F...
Hour 1 1:12 - Did You Know You Could Watch the NBA Draft Lottery? 12:46 - Craig Responds to Fan That Doesn't Think People Hate Mavericks 19:45 - Bub Carrington and Alex Sarr Named to All-Rookie Teams 32:02 - Vibe Check Tuesday: How Do You Feel About Where the Wizards Are?
