Best Absence Records Podcasts (2025)

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Full Show - Thursday, July 24, 2025 2:06:37

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Remembering Hulk Hogan + Terry McLaurin Still Hasn’t Reported44:08 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Commanders Trenches Talk w/ Mitch Tischler, Justin Fields Suffers Injury + Calls1:25:22 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Lou Holder Talks Terry Missing Day 2, Favorite Memories of Hulk Hogan + Calls…

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H1: Remembering Hulk Hogan + Terry McLaurin Still Hasn’t Reported 44:08

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Hour 1 1:12 - Doc Walker Remembers Hulk Hogan with Chris Russell21:26 - “Terry Should Be Here” — Doc & Anthony on McLaurin’s Holdout

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H2: Commanders Trenches Talk w/ Mitch Tischler, Justin Fields Suffers Injury + Calls 41:14

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Hour 2 1:12 - Training Camp Day 2: Mitch Tischler's Commanders Takeaways19:55 - Calls on Commanders Training Camp33:19 - Justin Fields Suffers Injury at Training Camp

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H3: Lou Holder Talks Terry Missing Day 2, Favorite Memories of Hulk Hogan + Calls 41:15

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Hour 3 1:12 - Training Camp Day 2: Lou Holder Talks Terry Missing Day 2 21:02 - Calls on Terry McLaurin Missing Day 2 of Camp32:33 - Favorite Memories of Hulk Hogan

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Day 2 at Camp: Lou Holder on Terry McLaurin’s Absence 21:02

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Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Lou Holder to share his thoughts on Terry McLaurin still not reporting to Commanders Training Camp as Day 2 wraps up. They discuss what McLaurin’s continued absence means for the team, how players and coaches are responding, and the growing urgency to get a deal done.…

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Full Show July 24th, 2025: Hockey Canada sex assault verdict, Coal company wins $142.8-million from Alberta, and why a separate Alberta would be a poorer Alberta 29:34

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TOPIC: World junior trial verdict: Not guilty — what does this mean for survivors of sexual violence? GUEST: Kat Owens, Interim Legal Director at LEAF (Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund) TOPIC: Alberta’s coal policy reversal costs province $142.8M GUEST: Dr. Julia Sawatzky, an emergency medicine resident physician and co-chair of Canadian Ass…

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How Canadians are responding to trade war 7:29

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Training Camp Day 2: Mitch Tischler's Commanders Takeaway 19:55

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Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Mitch Tischler, co-host of the Beltway Football Podcast, to break down Day 2 of the Commanders’ mandatory training camp. Mitch shares his biggest takeaways, including standout performances, position battles heating up, and what he's watching most closely as camp ramps up.…

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A separate Alberta would be a poorer Alberta 11:47

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“Terry Should Be Here” — Doc & Anthony on McLaurin’s Holdout 22:42

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Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, chats with Anthony about Terry McLaurin still not reporting to Commanders Training Camp. Anthony gets fired up about the stalled negotiations, arguing the deal should have already been finalized so that Terry could be on the field, building chemistry with his teammates from Day 1.…

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Alberta’s coal policy reversal costs province $142.8M 8:09

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World junior trial verdict: Not guilty — what does this mean for survivors of sexual violence? 8:22

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Doc Walker Remembers Hulk Hogan with Chris Russell 21:26

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Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, is joined by his Team 980 colleague Chris Russell to reflect on the life and legacy of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who passed away today at the age of 71. They share their favorite Hogan memories, discuss his cultural impact beyond the ring, and remember what made the Hulkster a global phenomeno…

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Full Show - Wednesday, July 23, 2025 2:06:38

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Training Camp Day 1 Observations, Terry Absent + Lou Holder Joins the Show42:30 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Training Camp Discussion w/ Donna Hopkins + Calls1:28:28 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Top NBA Players Ever, Micah Parsons Discouraged About Deal + Calls

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H1: Training Camp Day 1 Observations, Terry Absent + Lou Holder Joins the Show 42:30

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Hour 1 1:12 - Terry’s Absence & Day 1 Camp Observations16:05 - Calls on Day 1 Camp Observations22:02 - Lou Holder’s Takeaways from Day 1 of Camp

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H2: Training Camp Discussion w/ Donna Hopkins + Calls 45:58

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Hour 2 1:12 - Donna Hopkins Breaks Down Day 1 of Camp10:59 - Calls on Commanders Training Camp Day 1

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H3: Top NBA Players Ever, Micah Parsons Discouraged About Deal + Calls 38:10

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Hour 3 1:12 - Tony Massenburg Reacts to Top 100 NBA Players Ever List17:35 - Calls On Who Will Have Faster Rebuild: Nationals or Wizards?31:25 - Micah Parsons Says He’s Discouraged Deal Not Done Yet

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Full Show July 23rd, 2025: Measles ‘epidemic’, Political Correctness and HOVR, the Canadian Uber 24:04

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TOPIC: Is this a measles ‘epidemic’? GUEST: Dr. James Talbot, public health physician and former chief medical officer of health for the province. TOPIC: Majorities in Canada and USA Endorse Political Correctness GUEST: Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. TOPIC: Canadian Entrepreneurs Embark on 17,000 km Journey to Pitch Their Startup GUEST: Har…

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Tony Massenburg Reacts to Top 100 NBA Players Ever List 17:35

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Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on former NBA champion Tony Massenburg to break down Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA Players Ever ranking. The list factors in career stats, accolades, playoff success, championships, cultural impact, and overall greatness. Tony shares his biggest surprises, who he believes is underrated or overrated…

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Donna Hopkins Breaks Down Day 1 of Camp 10:59

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Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on Donna Hopkins from Tony McGee’s Pro Football Plus to share her takeaways from Day 1 of Commanders Training Camp. Donna details which position battles she’ll be keeping a close eye on, her impressions of Bobby Wagner’s press conference, and how Von Miller is already stepping up as a leader. Plus,…

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EPCOR's Glass of the Sask campaign is back again this summer! 6:23

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Chris Scheetz closing on world record spending 54 hours on a Ferris Wheel 4:48

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Lou Holder’s Takeaways from Day 1 of Camp 20:28

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Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, welcomes on longtime Washington sports broadcaster Lou Holder to break down Day 1 of Commanders Training Camp. Lou shares his biggest takeaways from the opening practice under Dan Quinn, including his early impressions of Jayden Daniels, the team’s energy, and how the Terry McLaurin situation is hanging ove…

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Canadian Entrepreneurs Embark on 17,000 km Journey to Pitch Their Startup 9:29

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Majorities in Canada and USA Endorse Political Correctness 5:59

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Is this a measles ‘epidemic’? 7:25

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Terry’s Absence & Day 1 Camp Observations 16:05

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Doc Walker, filling in for Craig Hoffman, opens the show with reaction to the biggest storyline in Ashburn — Terry McLaurin not reporting to Commanders Training Camp. Then, Doc and Anthony dive into what Anthony saw on Day 1 of practice, from standout performers to early impressions of Dan Quinn’s first camp at the helm.…

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Offense Preview | 'Take Command' 20:30

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From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The make or break part of this Commanders team in 2025 will come down to the new look offensive line and the wide receiver core... Logan and Craig break down which members of the O-Line and receiver core need to step up, how the play calling can be adjusted, along with who they expect to have a breakout season …

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Full Show - Tuesday, July 22, 2025 2:04:24

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Terry Doesn’t Report to Camp, Adam Peters Speaks on Terry’s Contract + Vibe Check Calls43:59 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - John Keim Talks Terry’s Contract & Latest on RFK Bill + Pre-Training Camp Roster Prediction1:26:28 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Take Command, Commanders Pick-6 + Real Things…

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Full Show July 22nd, 2025: Provinces team up on pipelines, but will it work? Displaced Jasper resident has no plans to return, and RIP Ozzy Osbourne 29:20

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TOPIC: Ford, Moe, and Smith team up on pipelines, but will it work? GUEST: Richard Masson, an executive fellow at the University of Calgary school of public policy and is the former chief executive at the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission TOPIC: Jasper Fire Anniversary: Displaced Resident Has No Plans to Return GUEST: Stephen A Nelson, former …

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H1: Terry Doesn’t Report to Camp, Adam Peters Speaks on Terry’s Contract + Vibe Check Calls 43:59

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Hour 1 1:12 - Terry McLaurin Does Not Report to Commanders Training Camp Today 9:32 - Adam Peters Speaks on Terry’s Contract Negotiations: Craig Reacts20:16 - Vibe Check Tuesday Calls on Terry Not Reporting to Training Camp

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H2: John Keim Talks Terry’s Contract & Latest on RFK Bill + Pre-Training Camp Roster Prediction 42:29

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Hour 2 1:12 - Terry’s Contract + RFK Optimism: John Keim Joins the Show 20:40 - Predicting the 53: Pre-Training Camp Roster Breakdown

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H3: Take Command, Commanders Pick-6 + Real Things 37:56

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Hour 3 1:12 - Commanders Pick-6: Phil Mendelson on RFK + Best of Adam Peters/DQ Presser17:25 - Take Command: Defensive Line Preview After Addition of Von Miller33:33 - Real Things: Michael Beasley and Damian Lillard

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Commanders Pick-6: Phil Mendelson on RFK + Best of Adam Peters/DQ Presser 17:25

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Phil Mendelson joined Grant and Danny earlier today and shared the latest surrounding the RFK stadium deal after the President threatened to hold up the deal over the Commanders name. Plus, Adam Peters and Dan Quinn held a pre-training camp presser. Craig reacts to the six biggest takeaways from all of the sound from today.…

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Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76 9:09

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Predicting the 53: Pre-Training Camp Roster Breakdown 21:49

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With training camp right around the corner, Craig and Anthony go position-by-position to share their predictions for the Commanders' 53-man roster. Who's locked in? Who's on the bubble? And which surprise names could crack the final roster? It's their full pre-camp breakdown as the countdown to the season begins.…

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Terry’s Contract + RFK Optimism: John Keim Joins the Show 20:40

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Craig is joined by ESPN’s John Keim to break down the latest surrounding Terry McLaurin’s contract negotiations. They discuss where the disconnect lies, how Terry compares to recent big WR deals like DK Metcalf and Garrett Wilson, and whether there’s a chance McLaurin plays out the year on his current deal. Plus, Keim shares his biggest takeaways f…

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Edmonton paramedics got fired, challenges in the EMS system 9:02

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Jasper Fire Anniversary: Displaced Resident Has No Plans to Return 11:30

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Ford, Moe, and Smith team up on pipelines, but will it work? 7:27

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Adam Peters Speaks on Terry’s Contract Negotiations: Craig Reacts 10:44

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Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters and Head Coach Dan Quinn met with the media ahead of the team’s first training camp practice. Craig reacts to Peters’ comments regarding the ongoing contract negotiations with star WR Terry McLaurin and shares his thoughts on the tone, timing, and what it all means for the road ahead.…

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Terry McLaurin Does Not Report to Commanders Training Camp Today 9:32

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Craig kicks off the show with immediate reaction to the news that Terry McLaurin did not report to Commanders training camp as veterans checked in today. With contract negotiations still unresolved, Craig breaks down what this means for the team, how concerned fans should be, and what message this sends just days before the full team hits the field…

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Featuring Edmonton's Mayoral Candidates 2025: Michael Walters 11:28

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Celebrate Indigenous culture at KDays 7:30

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Full Show - Monday, July 21, 2025 1:59:07

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - RFK Stadium Deal in Trouble? + Commanders Defensive Preview38:53 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Most Important Commanders, Take Command + Unscheduled Fun1:23:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - WNBA All Star Recap, Around the NBA, Jerry Jones Talks Micah Parsons Extension + Real Things

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H1: RFK Stadium Deal in Trouble? + Commanders Defensive Preview 38:53

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Hour 1 1:12 - Trump Threatens RFK Deal Over Commanders Name20:04 - Commanders Defensive Preview: Camp Questions & Key Storylines

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H2: Most Important Commanders, Take Command + Unscheduled Fun 44:19

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Hour 2 1:12 - Craig’s Call With Nicki Jhabvala Gets Interrupted11:30 - Anthony’s Top 5 Most Important Commanders22:04 - Take Command: Top 5 Most Important Commanders38:41 - Anthony Was Surprised Daron Payne Made Craig and Logan’s List

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H3: WNBA All Star Recap, Around the NBA, Jerry Jones Talks Micah Parsons Extension + Real Things 35:55

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Hour 3 1:12 - WNBA All-Star Weekend Recap11:08 - Wizards Buyout Marcus Smart, CP3 & Bradley Beal to Clippers19:29 - Jerry Jones Takes Shot at Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott30:17 - Real Things: Natasha Cloud

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WNBA All-Star Weekend Recap: Vibes, Fun & Fan Love 11:08

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Craig and Anthony recap a joyful and entertaining WNBA All-Star Weekend! From the on-court jokes to the laid-back energy, the weekend felt a lot like NBA All-Star festivities — and fans loved it. The guys break down their favorite moments, why the fun-loving atmosphere worked so well, and what this means for the future of WNBA All-Star events.…

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Anthony’s Top 5 Most Important Commanders for 2025 10:34

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Craig Hoffman puts Anthony on the spot: who are the five most important players on the Washington Commanders heading into the 2025 season? Anthony reveals his list, explains his reasoning, and the guys debate who really carries the most weight for the team’s success. From rookies to veterans, they break down who the Commanders simply can’t afford t…