The Hoffman Show
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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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United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Full Show - Tuesday, April 29, 2025
4/29/2025
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Vibe Check Tuesday Calls: Thoughts on Commanders 2025 Draft Class 39:45 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat + 2025 NFL Draft Recap: 1st Round Pick Analysis 1:21:36 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Pick-6, NBA Playoffs Recap + Real Things
Duration:02:00:21
Commanders Pick-6, NBA Playoffs Recap + Real Things
4/29/2025
Hour 3 1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: Adam Peters + Lance Newmark Talk to Media 20:00 - NBA Playoffs Recap 32:37 - Real Things: Glorilla, Nikola Jokic + Jason Benetti
Duration:00:38:45
Commanders Pick-6: Adam Peters + Lance Newmark Talk to Media
4/29/2025
Following Day 2 and Day 3 of the NFL Draft, Adam Peters and Lance Newmark address the Commanders media. Craig reacts to their comments from this weekend.
Duration:00:20:00
Not My Beat + 2025 NFL Draft Recap: 1st Round Pick Analysis
4/29/2025
Hour 2 1:12 - Tom Sherwood on the Politics Behind the Commanders’ Return to RFK 21:03 - NFL Draft Round 1 Recap: Craig’s Take on Every Pick
Duration:00:41:51
NFL Draft Round 1 Recap: Craig’s Take on Every Pick
4/29/2025
Craig recaps the entire first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, offering his analysis and reaction to all 32 picks. From surprise selections to teams making bold moves or playing it safe, Craig shares a thought on every team’s first-round pick, including which organizations nailed their selections and which ones might have made a head-scratching choice.
Duration:00:20:48
Tom Sherwood on the Politics Behind the Commanders’ Return to RFK
4/29/2025
Craig welcomes WAMU political analyst Tom Sherwood to unpack the latest developments surrounding the Commanders’ planned return to RFK Stadium. With DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announcing the team will build its new stadium at the historic site, Tom explains how the DC City Council operates, why they’ve been quiet until now, and what to expect as the stadium plan heads to a crucial vote in July. Sherwood also shares insight into the political dynamics and hurdles that could influence whether the stadium deal moves forward.
Duration:00:21:03
Vibe Check Tuesday Calls: Thoughts on Commanders 2025 Draft Class
4/29/2025
Hour 1 6:05 - Vibe Check Tuesday Calls on Commanders Draft 16:58 - Vibe Check Tuesday: Draft Philosophy, Athletic Traits, and No Edge Rushers? 29:29 - Vibe Check Tuesday Calls on Commanders Draft
Duration:00:39:45
Vibe Check Tuesday: Draft Philosophy, Athletic Traits, and No Edge Rushers?
4/29/2025
It’s a Vibe Check Tuesday—and while the phone lines are quiet, Craig and Anthony break down their takeaways from the Commanders’ 2025 NFL Draft. Anthony highlights how athleticism was a clear trend among all of Washington’s picks, pointing to their testing numbers. Both Craig and Anthony express surprise that the team didn’t select an edge rusher, but they agree it shows the front office stayed true to a “best player available” strategy rather than drafting for need.
Duration:00:12:31
Breakdown Of 2nd Round Pick Trey Amos And 4th Round Pick Jaylin Lane | 'Take Command'
4/29/2025
From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Adam Peters got a STEAL with his pick of Ole Miss CB Trey Amos in the 2nd round of the draft while also getting a toolsy swiss army knife with Virginia Tech WR Jaylin Lane in the 4th round... Logan and Craig are here break down what Amos and Lane bring to the table and determine where they fit in the Commanders Cornerback and Wide Receiver pictures 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
Duration:00:17:10
Full Show - Monday, April 28, 2025
4/28/2025
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Commanders Return to RFK Stadium, Calls + Muriel Bowser Talks Stadium News 38:02 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Take Command Segment + Mark Segraves Talks Latest on RFK Stadium Deal 1:21:11 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Commanders Pick-6, NBA Weekend Recap + Real Things
Duration:01:57:24
Commanders Pick-6, NBA Weekend Recap + Real Things
4/28/2025
Hour 3 1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: Josh Harris, Muriel Bowser + Roger Goodell Talk to Media 21:18 - Lakers and Pistons Lose Heartbreakers, Fall to 3-1 in Respective Series 30:07 - Real Things: Sam Fortier and Travis Hunter
Duration:00:36:13
Commanders Pick-6: Josh Harris, Muriel Bowser + Roger Goodell Talk to Media
4/28/2025
Craig reacts to the top storylines from today's press conference at the National Press Club where Commanders Owner Josh Harris, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke to the media about the Commanders returning to the RFK Stadium site.
Duration:00:21:18
Take Command Segment + Mark Segraves Talks Latest on RFK Stadium Deal
4/28/2025
Hour 2 1:12 - Take Command Segment: Overview of Commanders Day 2 and Day 3 Draft Picks 20:20 - Mark Segraves on the Commanders' RFK Stadium Deal: Why Now and What's Next
Duration:00:43:09
Mark Segraves on the Commanders' RFK Stadium Deal: Why Now and What's Next
4/28/2025
Craig welcomes back NBC4’s Mark Segraves, who first reported nearly two weeks ago that the Commanders and D.C. were close to a stadium deal. Now, with the D.C. Mayor officially announcing the Commanders' planned return to RFK Stadium, Segraves explains why the move is happening now and shares Mayor Bowser’s vision of a “shifting economy” driven by sports and entertainment. He also outlines the risks involved with the project and reminds listeners that the deal still faces a major hurdle: approval from the D.C. City Council.
Duration:00:22:49
Commanders Return to RFK Stadium, Calls + Muriel Bowser Talks Stadium News
4/28/2025
Hour 1 1:12 - The Commanders Are Coming Home! Craig Reacts to RFK Stadium News 10:16 - RFK Return: What It Means for the Community 19:09 - Calls on Commanders Return to RFK Stadium 31:20 - Muriel Bowser Believes Investing in RFK Stadium Will Serve DC Residents
Duration:00:38:02
RFK Return: What It Means for the Community
4/28/2025
After the big news about the Commanders' planned return to RFK Stadium, a caller raises important questions about the financial ramifications of the deal, the impact on residents living near the stadium site, and whether the project will create new jobs and economic opportunities. Craig explores the broader implications of the move — from public funding concerns to the potential for community revitalization — and discusses what fans and locals should keep an eye on as the plan moves forward.
Duration:00:08:53
The Commanders Are Coming Home! Craig Reacts to RFK Stadium News
4/28/2025
Craig kicks off the show reacting to the huge news that the Washington Commanders are planning a return to RFK Stadium in 2030, pending city council approval. Craig shares what this move back to the team's historic home means for the fanbase, the city, and the franchise's identity after years in Landover. It's a moment many fans have been waiting decades for — and Craig dives into why this announcement feels so monumental.
Duration:00:10:16
Initial Thoughts On Commanders 2025 Draft Class | 'Take Command'
4/28/2025
From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Adam Peters stuck to his board on Days 2 and 3 of the Draft and came away with some potential starters... Logan and Craig are here give their initial thoughts on the Commanders Draft class as a whole before diving in deeper on each individual pick later on in the podcast 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
Duration:00:16:58
Best of the Nationals on WJFK/WTEM: Impressive Showing in Beltway Series
4/26/2025
In the best of the Nationals on WJFK/WTEM, GM Mike Rizzo joins The Sports Junkies following an impressive win over the Orioles; Grant & Danny can't get enough of James Wood; Dave Jageler joins Grant & Danny to break down the Orioles series; Chris Russell shared his thoughts on the Rockies series
Duration:01:22:49
Full Show - Friday, April 25, 2025
4/25/2025
1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Commanders Draft Josh Cornerly Jr. + Calls 39:42 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Take Command Segment, Day 2 Targets, Shedeur Sanders Slides + Head-Scratchers & Hat Tips 1:22:54 - NFC East Round 1 Recap: Who Got Better?
Duration:01:31:18