About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 500 episodes
- Full Show - Friday, January 30, 2026 · 2 h 11 min1:12 - 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…
- Hour 1: John Wall Night Recap, Giannis Trade Buzz + Eagles Name New OC · 47 minHour 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
- Hour 2: DQ is NOT on Hot Seat, Seahawks Franchise Up For Sale + Pro Bowl is Watered Down · 44 minHour 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…
- Hour 3: Ex-NBA Player Wants to Return to CBB, IndyCar Coming to DC + Weekend Preview · 41 minHour 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…
- Pro Bowl or Participation Trophy? Ashooh Sounds Off · 9 minNick 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…
- Why Dan Quinn Isn’t on the Hot Seat (Yet) · 15 minNick 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…
- John Wall Night Recap: Bobbleheads, Dougie Cam & a Wizards Win · 14 minNick 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…
- Full Show - Friday, January 23, 2026 · 1 h 59 min1:12 - 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…
- Hour 1: Brian Flores Stays Put in Minnesota, Chris Russell Talks MacKenzie Gore Trade + Calls · 41 minHour 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
- Hour 2: Snowmageddon, Tales with Doc Walker, AFC/NFC Championship Preview · 41 minHour 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…
- Hour 3: Donna Hopkins Joins the Show, AFC/NFC Predictions + Mendoza Declares for Draft · 38 minHour 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
- Snowmageddon & Commanders Check-In with Kevin Sheehan · 14 minDoc 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…
- Breaking Down the MacKenzie Gore Trade w/ Chris Russell · 12 minDoc 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…
- Why Not Washington? Brian Flores Stays Put in Minnesota · 12 minDoc 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…
- Should Jayden Daniels Change His Play Style After Knee Injury? · 13 minLynnell 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…
- Full Show - Monday, September 15, 2025 · 1 h 22 min1:12 - 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…
- Hour 1: Jayden Daniels Dealing w/ Knee Sprain, Can Commanders Protect JD5 from Himself + Calls · 42 minHour 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…
- Hour 2: Chase Edmonds to P-Squad, Kevin Sheehan Joins the Show + Calls · 40 minHour 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…
- Kevin Sheehan on Jayden Daniels: "He’s Got to Stop Taking Unnecessary Hits" · 15 minLynnell 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…
- Protecting Jayden: Commanders Face Tough Decision After Knee Injury · 12 minLynnell 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…
