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A sports-centric podcast hosted by Reid Johnson, covering news and opinions related to the CFL, XFL, USFL and other "alt-football" leagues outside the NFL.
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Breaking: XFL-USFL Merger Complete! Here's What We Know!! from 2023-11-30T19:21:59
The XFL-USFL merger is complete! We went LIVE to react to and analyze the breaking XFL-USFL merger news with the reported finalization of the XFL-USFL merger. What’s next and what should XFL and US...
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Episode 170 - Why Is the XFL-USFL Merger Taking So LONG? from 2023-11-24T20:12:37
Why is the XFL-USFL merger taking so LONG?!?! We are going LIVE to round up and break down the latest news, rumors, and timelines surrounding the XFL-USFL merger on Friday, November 24th at 1030am ...
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CFL 2023 Season in Review, Grey Cup 110 Reactions!! from 2023-11-22T18:55:29
We went LIVE to recap and react to the CFL 2023 110th Grey Cup and to preview the CFL off-season.
Join Hussey’s Huddle, Evan Willsmore, and me on Wednesday, November 22nd at 9am PST / 12...
Episode 169 - LIVE From CFL Grey Cup 2023 in Hamilton! from 2023-11-18T22:34:30
We went LIVE from Hamilton, Ontario, and the 110th Grey Cup on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from the BC Lions Den to preview the big 2023 Grey Cup CFL Championship game!!!
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CFL 2023 Grey Cup Playoffs Results/Recap Show! from 2023-11-14T01:15:37
We went LIVE to recap the CFL 2023 Grey Cup Playoff Finals and to preview the CFL 2023 Grey Cup on Monday, November 13 at 4pm PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey’s Huddle as we take...
CFL 2023 Grey Cup Playoff Finals Preview Show!!! from 2023-11-06T19:51:46
We are going LIVE to preview the CFL 2023 Grey Cup Playoff Finals and to recap the CFL 2023 Grey Cup Playoff Semi-Finals on Monday, November 6 at 1030am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and...
CFL 2023 Grey Cup Playoffs Preview Show!!! from 2023-10-30T17:17:33
We went LIVE to preview the CFL 2023 Grey Cup playoffs and to react to CFL week 21 on Monday, October 30 at 9am PDT.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, Hussey's Huddle, and special guests Ryan Bal...
Episode 168 - Merger Is Coming from 2023-10-27T14:00:02
The XFL + USFL merger is coming, what should you expect?!? We welcome John Lewis of John Lewis Sports onto the program to run down the latest XFL-USFL merger news, rumblings, and predictions. Darre...
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CFL Week 20: What Did We Learn? from 2023-10-23T16:07:40
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 20 on Monday, October 23 at 8am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 20th week of ...
Episode 167 - Live Together or Die Alone from 2023-10-20T14:00:02
Can the XFL and USFL’s United Football League save Spring football and do they need to work together or die alone? We welcome USFL and alternative football historian Paul Reeths of OurSports Centra...
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CFL Week 19: What Did We Learn? from 2023-10-16T18:12:48
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 19 on Monday, October 16 at 9am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 19th week of ...
Episode 166 - Are We The Walking Dead? from 2023-10-13T14:00:02
Is the new XFL-USFL merged league “dead” on arrival? Are we the Walking Dead?? Lots of questions to talk through this week as the XFL and USFL reportedly have an agreement in place in regard to the...
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CFL Week 18: What Did We Learn? from 2023-10-10T16:09:22
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 18 on Tuesday, October 10 at 8am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 18th week of...
Episode 165 - "Business As Usual"? from 2023-10-06T14:00:02
What’s the latest timeline for the conclusion of the XFL-USFL merger and how are XFL and USFL alienating their fans in the meantime? We welcome Dan Kaplan onto the program to run down the regulator...
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CFL Week 17: What Did We Learn? from 2023-10-02T17:12:52
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 17 on Monday, October 2 at 9am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 17th week of C...
Episode 164 - The Death of the XFL? from 2023-09-29T14:00:02
Are we witnessing the DEATH of the XFL? The XFL and USFL made their intention to merge official and we are reacting to ALL of the breaking news coming out! We have you covered from all angles inclu...
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CFL Week 16: What Did We Learn? from 2023-09-25T17:16:01
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 16 on Monday, September 25 at 9am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey’s Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 16th week o...
Episode 163 - The Merge! from 2023-09-22T14:00:02
The XFL and USFL "merge" is here and we have you covered on all the very latest news including which XFL and USFL teams might make the cut, when the season is expected to be played, and where the g...
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XFL&USFL to MERGE Ahead of 2024 Seasons, Which Teams Survive and What's Next?!? from 2023-09-21T01:54:06
Per Axios, the XFL and USFL are set to merge and combine leagues ahead of their respective 2024 seasons.
Join us LIVE on Wednesday, September 20 at 5pm PST / 8pm EST as we talk through t...
CFL Week 15: What Did We Learn? from 2023-09-21T01:24:36
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 15 on Wednesday, September 20 at 330pm PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 15th w...
Episode 162 - CFL Week 15 Pre-Game Show! from 2023-09-15T14:00:02
Big CFL week 15 pre-game show this week on The Markcast®! Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press and Dan Ralph of The Canadian Press both stop by to preview the 4 great CFL week 15 matchups. Almo...
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CFL Week 14: What Did We Learn? from 2023-09-12T22:13:50
We WENT LIVE to react to CFL week 14 on Tuesday, September 12 at 2pm PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 14th week ...
Episode 161 - The Banjo Bowl! from 2023-09-08T14:00:02
It’s time for the CFL’s Banjo Bowl as the Saskatchewan Roughriders travel to Winnipeg to take on the Blue Bombers in this CFL staple! We welcome Darrell Davis onto the program to preview the Banjo ...
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CFL Week 13: What Did We Learn? from 2023-09-05T16:10:08
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 13 on Tuesday, September 5 at 8am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 13th week o...
Episode 160 - The XFL is PIVOTing!!! from 2023-09-01T14:00:02
The XFL is officially pivoting and moving the Vegas Vipers out of Cashman Field thanks to a letter sent out to Vipers season ticket holders this week. Is the team heading to Arizona or Tennessee or...
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CFL Week 12: What Did We Learn? from 2023-08-28T17:24:29
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 12 on Monday, August 28 at 9am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and
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Episode 159 - "0 To 100, Real Quick" from 2023-08-24T14:00:02
The XFL and the USFL went “0 To 100, Real Quick” as both leagues officially have 100+ players combined signed onto NFL rosters. Who will remain when cuts take place next week and how have they perf...
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CFL Week 11: What Did We Learn? from 2023-08-21T17:28:59
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 11 on Monday, August 21 at 9am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 11th week of C...
Episode 158 - LIVE CFL Week 11 Pre-Game Show w/ Dave Naylor! from 2023-08-17T21:26:26
We went LIVE to preview CFL week 11 with TSN's Dave Naylor!
Join us Thursday, August 17 at 1pm PST / 4pm EST to preview the winless Edmonton Elks traveling to Hamilton to take on the Tic...
CFL Week 10: What Did We Learn? from 2023-08-14T16:14:14
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 10 on Monday, August 14 at 8am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 10th week of C...
Episode 157 - LIVE CFL Week 10 Pre-Game Show w/ Farhan Lalji! from 2023-08-10T16:09:43
We went LIVE to preview CFL week 10 with TSN's Farhan Lalji.
Join us Thursday, August 10 at 8am PST / 11am EST to preview the Winnipeg Blue Bombers traveling to Edmonton to take on the w...
CFL Week 9: What Did We Learn? from 2023-08-07T17:31:46
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 9 on Monday, August 7 at 9am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Andy Murray as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 9th week of CFL 2023...
Episode 156 - LIVE CFL Week 9 Pre-Game Show! from 2023-08-03T23:44:57
We went LIVE to preview CFL week 9 with PFF's Bryson Vesnaver!
Join us Thursday, August 3 at 330p PST / 630p EST for a special pre-game show ahead of the BC Lions taking on the Winnipeg ...
CFL Week 8: What Did We Learn? from 2023-07-31T17:16:31
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 8 on Monday, July 31 at 9am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 8th week of CFL 2...
Episode 155 - LIVE XFL 2023 Combine Recap + CFL Week 8 Preview! from 2023-07-28T17:47:16
Busy week in the alt-football world with the #XFLCombine going on! Join Andrew Murray and me LIVE ...
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CFL Week 7: What Did We Learn? from 2023-07-24T17:15:02
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 6 on Monday, July 24 at 9am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 6th week of CFL 2...
Episode 154 - CFL QB Crisis: (Big) Deal or No (Big) Deal? from 2023-07-21T14:00:02
The CFL is having a quarterback crisis, is it a (big) deal or a no (big) deal? We bring on CFL Hall of Fame reporter Steve Simmons to share his thoughts on the impending(?) CFL QB crisis and the re...
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CFL Week 6: What Did We Learn? from 2023-07-17T17:13:19
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 6 on Monday, July 17 at 9am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 5th week of CFL 2...
Episode 153 - XFL Off-Season For Dummies from 2023-07-14T14:00:02
BIG show for you this week with Russ Giglio, XFL’s Sr. Director, Player Administration, and Officiating Operations joining the show to talk through the XFL off-season, including player scouting/acq...
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CFL Week 5: What Did We Learn? from 2023-07-10T17:50:32
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 5 on Monday, July 10 at 9am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 5th week of CFL 2...
Episode 152 - "Football Feud" from 2023-07-07T14:00:02
XFL or USFL? Which alt-football league "won" the football feud of 2023? Were the USFL 2023 TV ratings and especially the USFL Championship Game ratings disappointing and a CFL week 5 preview on thi...
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CFL Week 4: What Did We Learn? from 2023-07-04T17:14:44
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 4 on Tues, July 4 at 9am PST.
Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 4th week of CFL 2023...
USFL Championship: What Did We Learn? from 2023-07-03T17:36:51
We went LIVE to react to the USFL 2023 Championship Game on Monday, July 3 at 9am PST.
Join me, Andy Murray, and Pat Rifino as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the USFL ...
Episode 151 - LIVE USFL 2023 Championship Pre-Game Show!!! from 2023-06-30T18:13:48
The USFL 2023 Championship Game is here and we are going LIVE to preview the USFL 2023 Championship in Canton, Ohio on a special LIVE episode of The Markcast® with a huge slate of special guests!!!...
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USFL Playoffs: What Did We Learn? from 2023-06-27T17:18:17
We went LIVE to react to the USFL playoffs on Tuesday, June 27 at 9am PST.
Join me and Pat Rifino as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the USFL Playoffs, the USFL season ...
CFL Week 3: What Did We Learn? from 2023-06-27T17:16:56
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 3 on Monday, June 26 at 9am PST.
Join me and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 3rd week of CFL 2023 games, CFL we...
Episode 150 - XFL vs. USFL: Talent "Arms Race"! from 2023-06-23T14:00:02
XFL vs. USFL, it’s not just a scene, it could become an “arms race” with both leagues scooping up available free-agent talent. Coming off the XFL 2023 Rookie Draft, the 8 XFL teams have also begun ...
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USFL Week 10: What Did We Learn? from 2023-06-20T17:08:23
We went LIVE to react to USFL week 10 on Tuesday, June 20 at 9am PST.
Join me and Pat Rifino as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 9th week of USFL 2023 games, USFL we...
CFL Week 2: What Did We Learn? from 2023-06-19T17:15:56
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 2 on Monday, June 19 at 9am PST.
Join me, Hussey's Huddle, and Evan Willsmore as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 2nd week of CFL 2...
Episode 149 - XFL 2023 Rookie Draft LIVE Results and Analysis!!! from 2023-06-16T21:27:13
We went LIVE on Friday, June 16 to break down and analyze the 2023 XFL Rookie Draft with a group of special guests.
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USFL Week 9: What Did We Learn? from 2023-06-13T22:17:27
We went LIVE to react to USFL week 9 on Tuesday, June 13 at 9am PST.
Join me and Pat Rifino as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 9th week of USFL 2023 games, USFL wee...
CFL Week 1: What Did We Learn? from 2023-06-12T17:08:24
We went LIVE to react to CFL week 1 on Monday, June 12 at 9am PST.
Join me, Hussey’s Huddle, and special guest Evan Willsmore as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 1st...
Episode 148 - Plotting XFL 2024’s Course from 2023-06-09T18:28:06
Now that XFL 2023's inaugural season is wrapped, it's time to look ahead to XFL 2024 and season 2. What lessons should XFL 3.0 management and ownership learn from their successful first season and ...
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LIVE CFL 2023 Kickoff + Week 1 Pre-Game Show! from 2023-06-09T01:17:36
Join us LIVE ahead of the CFL 2023 kickoff as we preview BC Lions at Calgary Stampeders as well as ALL the rest of the CFL 2023 Week 1 games!
Hussey's Huddle and I will be going LIVE wit...
USFL Week 8: What Did We Learn? from 2023-06-05T17:22:02
We went LIVE to react to USFL week 8 on Monday, June 5 at 9am PST.
Join me and Pat Rifino as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 8th week of USFL 2023 games, USFL week ...
Episode 147 - The XFL Is Downsizing from 2023-06-02T14:00:02
The XFL is “Downsizing” and laying off executives in the league’s marketing department as well as sales staff across its teams. Is this something XFL and spring league football fans should be fearf...
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USFL Week 7: What Did We Learn? from 2023-05-30T17:21:53
We went LIVE to react to USFL week 7 on Tuesday, May 30 at 9am PST.
Join me and Pat Rifino as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 7th week of USFL 2023 games, USFL week...
Episode 146 - "Alt-Football Vision" from 2023-05-26T14:00:02
Does the CFL Want XFL + USFL to Fail? Is XFL 2023 a TV Ratings Success? Why Is the CFL Giving Away Its Games for Free? Lots of LOADED questions on this week’s show as we have our newest creation, n...
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USFL Week 6: What Did We Learn? from 2023-05-22T18:31:36
We went LIVE to react to USFL week 6 on Monday, May 22 at 10am PST.
Join me and Pat Rifino as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 6th week of USFL 2023 games, USFL week...
Episode 145 - XFL 2023 Full Season Review from 2023-05-19T14:00:02
The XFL 2023 season is officially complete, and we have a FULL season review and breakdown covering all of the angles from XFL 2023. XFL insider Mike Mitchell returns to give his analysis on the XF...
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XFL 2023 Championship Weekend: What Did We Learn? from 2023-05-15T17:14:51
The XFL has officially crowned its newest champion with the XFL Arlington Renegades beating the XFL D.C. Defenders with a final score of Renegades 35, Defenders 26. So what did we learn from the XF...
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Episode 144 - LIVE From the XFL 2023 Championship Game! from 2023-05-13T22:06:25
We are going LIVE from the XFL 2023 Championship Game in San Antonio on Saturday, May 13 from the Hotel Contessa on the Riverwalk.
Join us live for our XFL 2023 Championship Game pre-gam...
USFL Week 4: What Did We Learn? from 2023-05-08T16:36:10
We went LIVE to react to USFL week 4 on Monday, May 8 at 8am PST.
Join me and Pat Rifino plus special guest Evan Willsmore as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 4th we...
Episode 143 - The Big Game at the End of the Season from 2023-05-05T14:00:02
The XFL 2023 championship game is here and we will FINALLY get a new XFL champion crowned! We have you covered with Matt Barrie from ESPN talking everything XFL 2023 including his grade on the XFL ...
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USFL Week 3 + XFL Playoffs: What Did We Learn? from 2023-05-01T16:34:49
XFL 2023 and USFL 2023 are airing head-to-head, so which league "won" the weekend?
The XFL 2023 playoffs are here and we have your SHOCKING results along with everything USFL in its 3rd ...
Episode 142 - Let the Tournament Begin! from 2023-04-28T14:00:02
The XFL playoffs are here and we have EVERYthing covered for you in both the XFL North division playoff game and XFL South division playoff game as well as USFL week 3. CBS Sports’ Emory Hunt retur...
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USFL Week 2 + XFL Week 10: What Did We Learn? from 2023-04-24T16:01:17
XFL 2023 and USFL 2023 are airing head-to-head, so which league "won" the weekend?
For the first time since the 1960s, two professional football leagues, the XFL and the USFL, are compet...
Episode 141 - The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Football? from 2023-04-21T14:00:02
The USFL 2023 season is here alongside XFL 2023, but is that a good thing? With the USFL debuting to soft ratings alongside XFL week 9 is there TOO much spring football? We discuss. Dean Blandino, ...
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XFL vs. USFL TV Ratings: Who Won? USFL Week 1 vs XFL Week 9: The Ratings Are IN! from 2023-04-18T17:17:18
The TV ratings for USFL week 1 are in and so are XFL week 9 TV ratings. So which spring league XFL or USFL "won" week 1 of the "tv ratings war"? We discuss!
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USFL Week 1 + XFL Week 9: What Did We Learn? from 2023-04-17T17:10:48
XFL and USFL have finally aired head-to-head, so which league "won" the opening weekend?
For the first time since the 1960s, two professional football leagues, the XFL and the USFL, comp...
Episode 140 - LIVE USFL 2023 Kickoff Pre-Game Show!!! XFL Week 9 Preview! from 2023-04-14T17:01:13
We went LIVE to preview the USFL 2023 kickoff in Birmingham and Memphis to talk everything USFL 2023 and more on a special LIVE episode of The Markcast®!
Join us Friday, April 14 at 8am ...
XFL 2023 Week 8: What Did We Learn? from 2023-04-11T17:24:21
We went LIVE to react to XFL week 8 on Tuesday, April 11 at 830am PST.
Join Andrew Murray and me as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 8th week of XFL 2023 games, XFL ...
Episode 139 - Discovering the "Magic Formula" for Spring Football from 2023-04-07T14:00:02
Can XFL and USFL co-exist? What is the “magic formula” for spring football to work? We ask these "important" questions, preview XFL 2023 week 8 and more on this week’s episode! Bill Shea from The A...
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XFL 2023 Week 7: What Did We Learn? from 2023-04-03T16:55:22
We went LIVE to react to XFL week 7 on Monday, April 3 at 830am PST.
Join me and Andrew Murray as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 7th week of XFL 2023 games, XFL we...
Episode 138 - XFL Season 2 Confirmed! - "Who's Next???" from 2023-03-31T14:00:02
The XFL has been confirmed for a 2nd season in 2024 by Dany Garcia and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, but what needs to happen by the XFL in 2023 to ensure success for the XFL in 2024? We welcome Austi...
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XFL 2024 Season 2 Confirmed! XFL 2023 Week 6: What Did We Learn? from 2023-03-27T16:28:38
Is XFL 2024 season 2 confirmed??? We went LIVE to react to XFL week 6 on Monday, March 27 at 8am PST and to recap Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson's recent USA Today interview discussing plans for XF...
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Episode 137 - XFL 2023 TV Ratings: Is This Fine? from 2023-03-24T14:00:02
XFL 2023 TV ratings have “collapsed” competing against March Madness, is there a cause or concern or is this “fine”? We welcome Stormy Buonantony from ESPN and XFL TV broadcast onto the program thi...
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XFL 2023 Mid-Season Review + XFL 2023 Week 5: What Did We Learn? from 2023-03-20T16:23:11
We went LIVE to react to XFL week 5 and to recap the XFL season at its midway point on Monday, March 20 at 8am PST.
Join me, Andrew Murray, and special guest Pat Rifino as we take your c...
Episode 136 - XFL 3.0: Flip OR Flop? from 2023-03-17T14:00:02
Is XFL 3.0 a FLIP or a FLOP? What defines “success” for XFL 2023 leadership? We asking these questions and more this week on a VERY long (but hopefully entertaining) episode! Matt Barrie from ESPN ...
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XFL 2023 Week 4: What Did We Learn? from 2023-03-13T16:23:07
We went LIVE to react to XFL week 4 on Monday, March 13 at 8am PST.
Join me, Andrew Murray, and special guest Evan Willsmore as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 3rd ...
Episode 135 - Is XFL 2023 Living up to Expectations? from 2023-03-09T15:00:02
Is XFL 3.0 living up to its fans’ lofty expectations? We discuss on the show this week as we preview XFL 2023 week 4. Skubie Mageza of XFL Today and ESPN joins the show to share his thoughts on XFL...
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XFL 2023 Week 3: What Did We Learn? from 2023-03-06T17:44:15
We went LIVE to react to XFL week 3 on Monday, March 6 at 830am PST. Join me and Andrew Murray as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 3rd week of XFL 2023 games, XFL week 3 as a w...
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Episode 134 - XFL 2023: Are You Not Entertained? from 2023-03-03T15:00:02
The XFL is FINALLY here! Are you watching it? Are you enjoying it?? Are you not entertained by the XFL?!? We bring on THREE quality XFL guests this week including ESPN’s Tom Luginbill, Yahoo! Sport...
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XFL 2023 Week 2: What Did We Learn? from 2023-02-27T17:41:31
We went LIVE to react to XFL week 2 on Monday, February 27 at 830am PST.
Join me and Andrew Murray as we take your comments LIVE and react to the 2nd week of XFL 2023 games, XFL week 2 a...
Episode 133 - XFL 2023: The Results Are In! from 2023-02-24T17:16:22
We've now seen a week of XFL 2023 gameplay and TV ratings and have a LOT to analyze and talk about... John Vogel joined me for a special LIVE XFL 2023 Week 2 preview show to run down all of the gam...
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XFL 2023 Week 1: What Did We Learn? from 2023-02-21T17:12:37
We went LIVE to react to XFL week 1 on Tuesday, February 21 at 8am PST.
Join me and Andrew Murray as we take your comments LIVE and react to the first slate of XFL 2023 games, the XFL ki...
Episode 132 - LIVE From the XFL 2023 Kickoff!!! from 2023-02-18T19:16:57
We went LIVE from the XFL 2023 kickoff at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas!
Guest list includes: Mike Mitchell, John Vogel, Eric Eager, Greg Parks, Andrew Murray, Alt-Football Scout, ...
BONUS Episode - The XFL Is Coming! from 2023-02-16T22:57:37
The XFL is FINALLY coming and we have a special BONUS episode for you to get you up to speed before the XFL Kickoff on Saturday, February 18. Kevin Seifert from ESPN comes by to preview XFL 2023 we...
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Episode 131 - Who Survived the XFL Roster Cuts? from 2023-02-10T15:00:01
The XFL roster cuts ahead of kickoff are here, who survived, and who were the most surprising cuts from XFL team rosters? We welcome XFL Board’s Greg Parks onto the program to give his thoughts and...
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Episode 130 - The Alt-Football Fans' Bill of Rights from 2023-02-03T15:00:02
This week on your one-stop shop for XFL, USFL, and CFL news, we are asking alt-football fans, “What do WE want from the XFL and the USFL?” Chris Jones, head coach and GM for the CFL’s Edmonton Elks...
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Episode 129 - XFL vs. USFL Wars: The USFL Strikes Back! from 2023-01-27T15:00:02
In the XFL vs. USFL Wars, the USFL strikes back this week in a BIG way! The USFL announced 2 new hubs for its 2023 season in Canton, Ohio, and Detroit Michigan, Tony Paul of The Detroit News stops ...
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Episode 128 - XFL v. USFL, Can YOU Handle the Truth? from 2023-01-20T14:00:02
We’re talking XFL vs. USFL timelines on the show this week with former AAF, XFL 2020, USFL 2022, CFL Grey Cup winning, and current XFL 2023 OL coach for the Arlington Renegades Jonathan Himebauch! ...
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Episode 127 - The XFL's Training (Camp) Day from 2023-01-13T15:00:02
The XFL 2023 training camp is kicking off and we have you covered with your one-stop shop for all your alternative football news. CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie makes a return appearance on an “XF...
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Episode 126 - The XFL 2023 Schedule Is FINALLY Here!!! from 2023-01-06T15:00:02
The XFL 2023 TV schedule is FINALLY here and we are breaking down all of the matchups and giving you all of the details! Analysis and thoughts of game matchups, TV network scheduling, and more with...
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BREAKING! Full XFL 2023 Schedule Released, XFL Vegas Vipers’ Stadium Revealed!! Live Reactions!!! from 2023-01-05T16:56:45
We went LIVE and reacted to the XFL 2023 full schedule release and XFL Vegas Vipers’ stadium announcement!
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XFL 2023 Supplemental Draft LIVE Recap + XFL 2023 Training Camp Preview! from 2023-01-02T20:32:54
We went LIVE to recap and react to the 2023 XFL supplemental draft with John Vogel of NFL Draft Blitz and Evan Willsmore of XFL News Hub and to preview the upcoming XFL 2023 training camp!
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Episode 125 - Dissecting the XFL's "New Rules" from 2022-12-30T15:00:02
XFL’s Vice President of Officiating and Playing Rules Innovation Dean Blandino joins the show to talk XFL 2023 and the “new rules” the XFL is incorporating into 2023. We also welcome USFL historian...
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Episode 124 - What Is the "Cost" of Spring Football? from 2022-12-23T15:00:02
What is the “cost” of spring football when it comes to the XFL and the USFL? XFL insider Mike Mitchell returns to the program to update us on the XFL Vegas stadium situation, the USFL CBA fallout, ...
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Episode 123 - This Is a Prayer Circle for the XFL Vegas Vipers from 2022-12-16T15:00:02
The USFL players and FOX Sports have agreed on a tentative 3-year CBA agreement, and we have exclusive details with Eric Jackson of Sportico who first broke the story. Jake Russell of The Washingto...
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Episode 122 - The XFL Is Coming Together! from 2022-12-09T15:00:02
The XFL 2023 uniforms are here, the XFL 2023 rulebook is released and we are talking potential drama between the XFL and the NFL Alumni Academy on this week’s show! ESPN’s Kevin Seifert returns to ...
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XFL 2023 Uniform Reveals LIVE Reactions and Breakdowns!!! from 2022-12-07T19:22:23
LIVE reactions to the XFL 2023 team uniform reveals with Tom O'Grady of Gameplan Creative.
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Episode 121 - What Is the XFL's Long-Term "Vision"? from 2022-12-02T15:00:02
The XFL 2023 draft is over, but what’s next for XFL 3.0? We welcome longtime friend (and listener) of the program Emory Hunt onto the program to give his extended thoughts on the XFL 2023 draft and...
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Episode 120 - Winners and Losers of the XFL 2023 Draft from 2022-11-25T16:54:50
The XFL 2023 draft is complete and XFL rosters are close to complete! We're going LIVE the day after Thanksgiving to do full XFL 2023 roster breakdowns with Ric Serritella as we talk through the WI...
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Episode 119 - LIVE From the CFL Grey Cup 2022 in Regina! from 2022-11-19T23:48:40
We are going LIVE from Regina, Saskatchewan, and the 2022 Grey Cup on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from Casino Regina to preview the big 2022 Grey Cup CFL Championship game!!!
Mike “Pinba...
Who's Playing Quarterback in XFL 2023? XFL Quarterback Selection Show Livestream and Reactions!!! from 2022-11-15T21:26:41
We're going LIVE to recap and break down the XFL's Quarterback Selection Show taking place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 11am PST / 2pm EST.
All 8 XFL Head Coaches will officially ann...
Episode 118 - XFL 2023 Draft Preview!!! from 2022-11-11T15:00:02
The XFL Draft is finally here and we are previewing every single thing you need to know about next week’s XFL 2023 draft from Las Vegas. XFL Board’s Greg Parks stops by to run down the XFL’s upcomi...
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Episode 117 - The XFL's "Field of Dreams" from 2022-11-04T14:00:02
The new XFL and its Vegas Vipers franchise might be in trouble…Does anyone have a cornfield somewhere outside of Las Vegas that the XFL can use? Do we need to call Kevin Costner in to build a “Fiel...
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XFL 2023 Announces Team Names and Logos! LIVE Reactions to XFL 2023’s Team Names + Logos Reveal!! from 2022-10-31T14:05:07
On Monday, October 31st at 8 AM ET, the XFL will announce the names and logos for the eight teams that will take the field when the league launches in February 2023 and we are going LIVE to react t...
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Episode 116 - The XFL's Doomsday Clock from 2022-10-28T14:00:02
The XFL has promised that announcements are coming “over the next few weeks”, but with team names, logos, uniforms, TV schedule, rulebook, the Vegas stadium, or wherEVER the XFL Las Vegas team migh...
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Episode 115 - So What IS the XFL Doing Then? from 2022-10-21T14:00:02
Alt-football fans are becoming IMPATIENT waiting for XFL news including team names and logos…the XFL IS working, but what are they working on? Guests on this week’s podcast include Coach Ron Mckie,...
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Episode 114 - Back to the XFL's Future from 2022-10-14T14:00:02
XFL 2020 Houston Roughnecks team president Brian Michael Cooper joins the program for a very special and long-anticipated episode this week! With the XFL returning for version 3.0 in February of 20...
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Episode 113 - Is It Time to Panic XFL Fans? from 2022-10-07T14:00:02
It is time to panic XFL fans? With the February kickoff of XFL 2023 quickly approaching and LOTS of information still needing to be revealed publicly from the XFL, should fans be concerned? Plus lo...
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Episode 112 - An Alt-Football Therapy Session With Mike Mitchell from 2022-09-30T14:00:02
The XFL has their first batch of quarterbacks allocated for the 2023 season, we are still reeling from the leaked XFL team names and delayed “activations” this week and we have XFL “Insider” Mike M...
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Reacting to the Leaked XFL 2023 Team Names from 2022-09-23T22:24:41
We're going LIVE taking your calls and reactions to the potentially LEAKED XFL 2023 team names ahead of their announcement next week. The XFL shop had several screenshots taken from XFL diehards po...
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Episode 111 - XFL + NFL Alumni Academy = NFL Golden Ticket from 2022-09-23T14:00:02
XFL team names are coming NEXT week and we’re getting you prepared for the XFL’s big announcement! Plus we’re doing a deep dive into the XFL and NFL Alumni Academy’s partnership with Andrew Murray ...
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Episode 110 - The XFL Is Assembled! from 2022-09-16T14:00:02
The XFL has announced its FULL 8 team coaching staffs for the 2023 XFL teams and we’re doing a full breakdown and analysis of each XFL coach’s team with XFL Board’s Greg Parks PLUS we have two CFL ...
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Episode 109 - Searching for Hidden Talent from 2022-09-09T14:00:02
Whom should the XFL and USFL be targeting to sign for their upcoming seasons, how can the XFL and USFL be both entertaining football leagues as well as developmental systems for their players, and ...
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Episode 108 - Who Should Buy Into the XFL? from 2022-09-02T14:00:02
The XFL is looking for money, but whom should they get to invest? What’s next for the latest cuts from the NFL and which league between the XFL or the USFL should those players be targeting for the...
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BREAKING! - Vernon Adams Jr. Traded to BC Lions, Live Reax + USFL to NFL Transactions, XFL Timeline? from 2022-08-31T21:11:55
We're going LIVE to talk about today's breaking news of Vernon Adam Jr. being traded to the Montreal Alouettes in exchange for the BC Lion's 2023 number 1 draft pick. We'll be talking your calls an...
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Episode 107 - Spring Football's Identity Crisis from 2022-08-26T14:00:02
Are the XFL and USFL suffering from identity crises? Is spring football’s player turnover to the NFL sustainable, or interesting for viewers of alternative football leagues? This week on The Markca...
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LIVE 2022 CFL Week 11 Pre-Show - BC Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders Call-In Show Episode 3 from 2022-08-20T02:19:55
Join us LIVE on Friday, August 19 at 5:30p PST / 8:30p EST for a live CFL pre-game show ahead of America's CFL team the BC Lions taking on the Saskatchewan Roughriders at home in Regina. Football C...
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Episode 106 - The XFL Is Hiring...A LOT!!! from 2022-08-19T14:00:03
The XFL is hiring a TON of new people, including social media managers, art directors, and more. Is the XFL spending too much money too fast? I want to hear from you!! Plus Farhan Lalji from TSN, N...
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Episode 105 - "Next into the Shark Tank, the XFL" from 2022-08-12T14:00:03
The XFL is looking for more money, TOGETHXR has dropped its trademark lawsuit against the XFL, we’re chatting week 10 of the CFL, previewing the BC Lions traveling to Calgary to face the Stampeders...
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Episode 104 - XFL v. USFL: Show Me the Money!!! from 2022-08-05T14:00:02
This week on The Markcast we’re talking XFL contracts, player pay and season timeline vs. the USFL, CFL week 9, and the shutdown of Major League Football (MLFB) on this eclectic episode with all of...
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Episode 103 - XFL Hub v. USFL Hub from 2022-07-29T14:00:03
XFL insider Mike Mitchell returns to the program to recap and analyze a BUSY week in the alt-football landscape. We cover ALL of the big XFL announcements from the last week including the 8 2023 ci...
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XFL Hub Confirmed! All XFL 2023 Team Cities, Venues Announced!! LIVE From Texas! XFL Call-In Show! from 2022-07-25T17:48:32
We are going LIVE Monday morning following the Sunday XFL Dallas Town Hall and "Major Announcement" press conference on Monday morning from Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, TX to recap all the big new...
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Episode 102 - The Markcast LIVE from the XFL Arizona Player Showcase! from 2022-07-22T23:05:05
We are going LIVE following the latest XFL Player Showcase on Friday, August 22nd at 2pm PST / 5pm EST from Tempe, Arizona to recap the XFL Arizona Showcase with the writers of XFL News Hub!
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Episode 101 - What Do YOU Want From the XFL? from 2022-07-15T14:00:02
In the upcoming showdown between the XFL and the USFL, we pose an important question in our best Ryan Gosling impression asking: What do you want (from the XFL)? Plus we have an ALL-star lineup of ...
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Episode 100 - Advantage USFL? from 2022-07-08T14:00:02
The USFL has wrapped their “inaugural” season 1 and with the XFL’s return in sight, who has the high ground? We bring on Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal and Mark Perry of USFL News Hub (...
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Episode 99 - XFL Cities SPOILED!!! from 2022-07-01T14:00:02
The XFL spoils their own 2023 city release announcement, the USFL is heading into their 2022 championship game and looking towards expansion in 2023 and we are chatting CFL week 4 on this week’s ep...
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Episode 98 - USFL Playoffs?!? from 2022-06-24T14:00:02
The USFL playoffs are here, we’re previewing CFL week 3 and looking forward to the USFL championship next weekend on this week’s episode of The Markcast. A loaded slate of guests join us this week ...
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Episode 97 - BC Lions Szn! from 2022-06-17T14:00:03
The BC Lions are taking over the CFL, the XFL is kicking off their player showcases and we’re previewing week 10 of the USFL and week 2 of the CFL with a STELLAR group of guests! Greg Park of XFL B...
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Episode 96 - Not "Just" an XFL Podcast from 2022-06-10T14:00:03
Leaked XFL cities, XFL coaching announcements, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie, Brandon Anderson and Evan Willsmore of XFL New Hub, Darren Heitner analyzing the TOGETHXR vs. XFL lawsuit, Greg Mesca...
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LIVE 2022 CFL Week 1 Alouettes vs. Stampeders Pre-Game Show! - Call-In Show Episode 2 from 2022-06-10T01:08:04
We are going LIVE for the week 1 kickoff of the CFL 2022 season featuring the Montreal Alouettes facing the Calgary Stampeders at home.
We'll be going live at 430pm PST / 730pm EST for t...
Episode 95 - The XFL Gets Sued! from 2022-06-03T14:00:03
The XFL is being sued! TOGETHXR, owned in part by Sue Bird is suing “The Rock’s XFL” over trademark infringement. Plus we welcome ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, XFL News Hub’s Mike Mitchell, and Mark Drumhe...
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Episode 94 - The CFL is Back! from 2022-05-27T13:00:03
The CFL is returning, finally, again! The CFLPA and their players have voted to ratify the CBA headed into their 2022 CFL season and we have all of the latest to keep you informed with Football Can...
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Episode 93 - Broadcast Wars from 2022-05-19T14:00:03
The XFL is back in the news in a BIG way! A brand new TV partnership and chatter coming out of both Houston and St. Louis of XFL teams returning there. We bring on Evan Willsmore of XFL News Hub to...
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Episode 92 - Talent Wars from 2022-05-13T13:00:03
We’re talking XFL + USFL talent wars, USFL week 5, the XFL’s 2023 timeline and more on your (hopefully) number 1 stop for XFL, USFL and CFL news. We welcome former XFL Director of Player Personnel ...
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Episode 91 - XFL Road Trip! from 2022-05-06T14:00:02
The XFL has announced their XFL Player Showcases and they are hitting the road to find the best talent to join their 2023 XFL relaunch. We are talking USFL with FOX Sports Sideline Reporter Brock H...
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Episode 90 - The XFL Is Leaking Info from 2022-04-29T14:00:02
Is the XFL headed to back to Seattle AND Las Vegas?!? Did June Jones accidentally confirm the XFL’s return to Seattle? Is The Rock busy in Las Vegas setting up a new XFL franchise? Plus Amar Doman,...
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Episode 89 - The XFL Is Moving to Texas from 2022-04-22T14:00:02
The XFL is moving to Texas to set up shop for the 2023 season, but why? Is it going to be a base for their operations or are they setting up a “hub” season? Plus your USFL week 1 recap and week 2 p...
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LIVE USFL Week 1 Bandits vs. Maulers Pre-Game Show! - Call-In Show Episode 1 from 2022-04-18T23:18:36
We're going LIVE to conclude USFL week 1! Join us before the Monday night game between the Tampa Bay Bandits and the Pittsburgh Maulers on FS1 to discuss everything week 1 in the USFL!! We'll be ta...
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Episode 88 - Live From the USFL Kickoff! from 2022-04-16T21:58:33
We're going LIVE from the USFL 2022 kickoff from Protective Stadium at The Southern Kitchen and Bar in Birmingham on Saturday April 16, 2022.
Come stop by live or watch us online, we'll...
Episode 87 - The XFL's New Makeover from 2022-04-08T14:00:06
New XFL cities and coaches? A Potential XFL bubble/hub season in Texas?? XFL logo announcement fallout plus interviews with Victor Cui, Nic Sulsky and Jake Wieneke on this week’s episode of The Mar...
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XFL Announcement Live Reaction - EVERY DREAM HAS ITS DAY ONE, A new era for the XFL is starting. from 2022-04-06T17:06:25
We're reacting LIVE to the conclusion of the XFL.com countdown and social media blackout. Join us LIVE Wednesday at 8:45a PST / 11:45 EST as well react live to the first step towards XFL 2023.
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Episode 86 - USaaFxfL Rules from 2022-04-01T14:00:03
It’s a jam-packed, double-loaded show today as we welcome FIVE guests to the program this week, Sam Schwartzstein, creator of the XFL rulebook returns to dissect the new USFL rules, IP/Trademark La...
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Episode 85 - This Is a Pro-USFL Podcast from 2022-03-25T14:00:03
The USFL rulebook is here, another sports entity is trying to take down the USFL in court and we are STILL trying to figure out how to “save” the CFL on this week’s episode of The Markcast. Farhan ...
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Episode 84 - The (Fake) "Real" USFL from 2022-03-18T14:00:03
The “real” USFL v. USFL lawsuit is heating up as we are ONE month away from the USFL kickoff kickoff plus the CFL to 4 down chatter just won’t quit on this week’s episode of The Markcast. We bring ...
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Episode 83 - Who Is the "Real" USFL? from 2022-03-11T15:00:02
Is the XFL moving to San Antonio? PLUS more USFL lawsuit news, a new court date pending and a question of who the “real” USFL is in the hearts and minds of USFL fans on this week’s episode of The M...
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USFL 2022 Supplemental Draft, LIVE USFL Draft Coverage w/ The Markcast!!! from 2022-03-11T02:56:04
This is the audio version of our USFL supplemental draft livestream on March 10, 2022. Vince from Pro Level Agents + Evan and Andrew of XFL and CFL News Hub joined me to break down all 10 rounds an...
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Episode 82 - The USFL v. The USFL from 2022-03-04T08:30:03
The USFL is suing…THEMSELVES?!? Sort of, but not really. We’ll break down the latest USFL trademark lawsuit updates plus your latest XFL and CFL talk on this week’s episode of The Markcast.
Episode 81 - The NFXFL from 2022-02-25T15:13:52
All your USFL, XFL and CFL news on The Markcast this week, your (hopefully) favorite one-stop stop for alternative football news. We’re joined by TSN’s Dave Naylor to talk USFL + XFL/NFL, recently ...
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Episode 80 - The USFL's Precious Info from 2022-02-18T15:57:50
We have USFL uniform reveals, USFL draft details, and USFL playoff changes plus all of your weekly CFL news and notes on this week’s OVERLOADED episode of The Markcast.
The USFL has reve...
Episode 79 - CFL Free Agency ? USFL Free Agency from 2022-02-11T09:05:02
We’re talking USFL player contracts with XFL/USFL insider Mike Mitchell, catching up with BC Lions’ starting quarterback Nathan Rourke and breaking down CFL free agency with Rob Vanstone, it’s a ja...
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Episode 78 - Is It Spring Yet? from 2022-02-04T15:21
We have LEAKED USFL contract details/player pay, TONS of CFL off-season notes and signings plus XFL speculation on this week’s loaded show.
Breaking news just into the newsroom courtesy ...
Episode 77 - Is This USFL? from 2022-01-28T11:45:02
Final USFL head coaching announcements, official USFL Birmingham kickoff game details with Roy S. Johnson, talking NFL/alt-football rules with XFL rules creator Sam Schwartzstein, and analyzing/dis...
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Episode 76 - There Will Be Blood and USFL Football from 2022-01-21T12:30:53
The USFL has officially announced TWO more of their head coaches for the 2022 season, we have interviews with former USFL QB Mike Hohensee and Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Derek Dennis, PLU...
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Episode 75 - USFLTs from 2022-01-14T10:25:01
Is the XFL at “ground level” when it comes to planning for their 2023 season? XFL and USFL scouts are making the rounds, Lucky Whitehead from the BC Lions, Danny Austin from the Calgary Sun & Heral...
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Episode 74 - The XFL’s International Love from 2022-01-07T07:12:25
We’re talking about the USFL head coach announcements, USFL Training Camps, the USFL “draft” and USFL training camps on this week’s episode of The Markcast. PLUS does the XFL have international pla...
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Episode 73 - The XFL/CFL News Hub Crossover from 2021-12-31T08:30:02
It's the holiday CROSSOVER event of the year! XFL and CFL News Hub editor Mark Perry joins us on the show to run down the latest CFL, XFL and USFL news.
Mark Perry makes his long-awaite...
Episode 72 - Team XFL or Team USFL? from 2021-12-24T13:45:02
The Rock has officially broken Twitter by leaking that the XFL will be announcing “new teams, new cities” in the next 1-2 months on CNBC’s TechCheck and we have XFL insider Mike Mitchell to answer ...
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Episode 71 - The Grey Cup, or There and Back Again from 2021-12-17T15:05:01
We’re talking new USFL TV deals, Grey Cup fallout, the CFL 2022 schedule and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ celebration on this week’s episode of The Markcast. Tom Mayenknecht of The Sport Market (@The...
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Episode 70 - The Markcast Invades Canada! from 2021-12-12T15:38:20
We're going LIVE from The George Hamilton Restaurant and Brewery in downtown Hamilton in preparation of the 2021 108th Grey Cup game between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Hamilton Ticats.
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Episode 69.5 - The Bonus Episode! from 2021-12-09T19:10:25
It’s a BONUS episode of The Markcast!
We have USFL chatter, a The Spring League lawsuit update and a CFL Grey Cup 108 preview as we head north to Hamilton to cover the Grey Cup.
Episode 69 - The XFL Cinematic Universe from 2021-12-03T12:15:02
The XFL has leaked their kickoff date, The Spring League (and current USFL management) is being sued and we are previewing the CFL East and West Division Finals on this loaded episode of The Markca...
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Episode 68 - The USFL vs. XFL Civil War from 2021-11-26T11:10:01
The USFL unveiled their team names/team logos and announced their 2022 USFL “host cities” this week and we are breaking down, ranking and analyzing all details. PLUS we are previewing CFL week 17 p...
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Episode 67 - The USFL Is Back! from 2021-11-19T15:30:16
FOX Sports has officially announced the 2022 USFL launch and we have all the latest details including USFL league ownership, management and more. Prolific USFL author Jeff Pearlman joins us to brea...
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Episode 66 - The Fellowship of the XFL from 2021-11-12T12:05:29
The XFL officially hires their league president and executive staff, plus we are previewing week 15 of the CFL with Dan Ralph, Chris Edwards and Adam Gosse.
USFL news will most likely be...
Episode 65 - The NEW USFL’s Identity Crisis from 2021-11-04T13:07:21
The USFL moves to make their official announcement about a 2022 season and we’re previewing week 14 of the CFL season with Sean Bowen, Simon Tsalikis and Ethan Ready.
Sean Bowen, Toronto...
Episode 64 - Does the CFL Have an Entertainment Problem? from 2021-10-29T12:49:29
CFL, USFL and XFL updates this week on your (hopefully) favorite weekly alt-football show!
The USFL 2.0 Spring 2022 kickoff in Birmingham is a GO, Dany Garcia and Gerry Cardinale address...
Episode 63 - Is Winnipeg Inevitable? from 2021-10-21T07:15:14
The USFL 2022 kickoff date? Potential TV partners to air 2022 USFL games and a CFL week 12 preview with Pat Steinberg, Bob McGregor and Josh Burton, this episode truly has it all!
Pat St...
Episode 62 - Cody Fajardo: The Man in Black? from 2021-10-15T07:05:15
CFL, USFL AND USFL news this week on a truly “jam-packed” show.
Jeffrey Pollack is out as president and CEO of the XFL, the USFL is potentially setting up shop in Birmingham, Alabama and...
Episode 61 - Edmonton's Worst Week Ever from 2021-10-08T07:05:04
Jeff Hamilton, Chris Walby and Matt Baker join us to preview week 10 of CFL football action. The Edmonton Elks organization is having the worst week ever (it’s not even close), and Jeff Hamilton gi...
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Episode 60 - We're Halfway There from 2021-10-01T07:05:17
Dustin Nielson, Reid Wilkins and Steve Milton join us to preview and chat about week 9 of the CFL as we are HALFWAY through the season, if you can believe it!!! Reid co-host of The Markcast has lai...
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Episode 59 - Where Have All The Exciting CFL Games Gone? from 2021-09-24T10:10:04
It’s a CFL week 8 preview show with Darrell Davis and Sean Campbell rehashing the horrendous showing from the Ottawa REDBLACKS hosting the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday night. CFL fans are becom...
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Episode 58 - America's CFL Team, the BC Lions! from 2021-09-17T07:05:15
**Note from Paul: The BC Lions are NOT America's CFL team.**
Milt Stegall, Mike Hogan and Guilio Caravatta join us to preview week 7 of the CFL! Milt Stegall a CFL Hall of Fame and legen...
Episode 57 - The Banjo Bowl! from 2021-09-10T11:02:45
It’s the CFL 2021 Banjo Bowl and we are here to give you all the coverage you need ahead of the Saskatchewan Roughriders heading to Winnipeg to take on the Blue Bombers. Ted Wyman, of the Winnipeg ...
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Episode 56 - The Markcast's CFL Labour Day Weekend 2021 Preview from 2021-09-03T07:05:05
*This episode was recorded before the CFL’s announcement today of the successful rescheduling of the Edmonton Elks and Tor onto Argos game which was postponed during week 4. The game is now schedul...
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Episode 55 - CFL Sellouts? from 2021-08-27T07:05:06
We preview week 4 of the CFL this week with Tim Baines talking the Ottawa REDBLACKS home opener vs. America’s CFL team the BC Lions, and Tim Capper shares his analysis on the Montreal Alouettes at ...
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Episode 54 - We’ll Do It Live! (Kinda) from 2021-08-20T07:10:14
We're doing another LIVE CFL show before the Edmonton Elks take on the BC Lions in their home opener.
The Markcast will be previewing the Elks/Lions matchup as well as chatting about the...
Episode 53 - McLeod Bethel-Thompson: King of the CFL? from 2021-08-13T15:44:11
It’s your pre-game semi-live show for week 2 of the CFL season! CFL insider Dave Naylor joins the program to preview week 2 of the CFL 2021 season in including the BC Lions taking on the Calgary St...
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Episode 52 - CFL is Back! from 2021-08-06T15:02:08
We went LIVE with Football Canada President Jim Mullin after the CFL 2021 kickoff game featuring the Hamilton Tiger-Cats taking on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Markcast is celebrating its one-yea...
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Episode 51 - Does The XFL Have A PR Problem? from 2021-07-30T07:15:14
This week on the show, we combat the conspiracy to take listeners away by going back into XFL coverage. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Senior Writer Ed Tait joins the show to chat with Reid about training c...
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Episode 50 - Amongst Other Things This Is A CFL Podcast from 2021-07-23T07:05:04
A LATE recording session, due to Paul's weird working schedule. This week's show includes the return of one Rob. Van. Stone. I mean... Rob Vanstone. Sorry... I let my inner wrestling mark take over...
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Episode 49 - The Argos to the XFL? from 2021-07-16T07:09:28
This week, we're leading a horse to water. Maybe. We break down the fallout from the latest Taylor Swift song written by the C?F?L? ?b?e?c?a?u?s?e? ?w?h?o? ?n?e?e?d?s? ?a? ?t?w?i?c?e? ?f?a?i?l?e?d?...
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Episode 48 - The CFL and XFL Break Up! from 2021-07-09T06:07:17
Say it ain't so? Go your own way? We are never ever, ever getting back together? (Unless single game betting doesn't work out) Break up songs are the theme of this week's episode, as the story brea...
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Episode 47 - The CFL, XFL, ELF, USFL, TSL, MLFB News Buffet! from 2021-07-02T13:29:06
It's Reid's birthday and he seems focused on the buffets, since returning from Vegas. On this week's show, Tim Baines, who covers the Redblacks joins Reid to chat about the CFL. Also, Will from the...
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Episode 46 - "All In" on C-218? from 2021-06-25T08:20:56
This week on The Markcast, another 2 hour affair. From the Toronto Sun... CFL Hall of Fame Press Member Steve Simmons joins us to discuss C-218, the Canadian bill to legalize single game betting th...
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Episode 45 - Dissecting the CFL 2021 Schedule from 2021-06-18T07:10:20
This week on the show, Reid dissects the CFL schedule and is joined by friends of the show, Jim Mullin and Rod Pedersen to get their insight on where the CFL goes next. Also, Jim makes a sort of fo...
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Episode 44 - The DOUBLE Episode! from 2021-06-11T07:06:11
This episode is so big... it's a DOUBLE episode. Joining us this week, Pat Steinberg from the CFL (26:57), Paul McCallum, who played in both the CFL and XFL (1:13:18), USFL Executive Director Steve...
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Episode 43 - It's Edmonton Elks Season! from 2021-06-04T07:05:18
This week, Reid enlists Matt Lyons, XFL and CFL NewsHub writer, as the guest co-host for this episode, as Edmonton releases their new name... The Elks! That's a fierce name. You couldn't talk Edmon...
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Episode 42 - Hear No CFL, See No XFL, Speak No Merger from 2021-05-28T07:05:10
A 2+ hour episode, loaded with guests. Scott Stinson from National Post joins us, as well as Greg James from CFL Radio America. Finally, Cole Boozer makes his second appearance on the Markcast, che...
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Episode 41 - Sounds of Silence from 2021-05-21T12:55:14
This week on The Markcast, Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press stops in to give a passionate discussion on the CFL/XFL potential and happens to talk a little hockey as well. Reid goes solo wit...
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Episode 40 - Is This Football League? (Ft. Jason Gregor) from 2021-05-14T12:10:13
The age old question... well, maybe it's only a year old question... what constitutes a football league? Guess it depends on who you ask. Jason Gregor from "The Jason Gregor Show" joins the guys to...
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Episode 39 - "Presenting" The CFL Draft (ft. Derek Taylor and Connor O'Neil) from 2021-05-07T09:55:17
It was the CFL Draft this weekend, so we brought in an old friend by the name of Connor O'Neil to break down what Canadian players to watch out for, both here and north of the border in the CFL. Al...
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Episode 38 - Reid Picks His CFL Team! (Ft. Dan Ralph and Rob Vanstone) from 2021-04-30T11:30:11
This week, we make the pivot to just "The Markcast." We love the CFL, so Reid and Paul invite two of Canada's premiere print journalists, Dan Ralph and Rob Vanstone, to chat about the future of the...
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Episode 37 - The XFL is NOT the Enemy... (ft. AJ Jakubec and Dan Barnes) from 2021-04-23T08:10:10
This week on the show, the guys try and somewhat fail and succeed at pronouncing AJ Jakubec's name correctly. Sorry, AJ... but we did give you a YERRRR! Dan Barnes also joins the show, as we contin...
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Episode 36 - This Episode is NOT Clickbait! (Ft. Farhan Lalji) from 2021-04-16T07:05:02
The previous description has been deleted, thanks to Rod Pedersen blowing up our entire show at 3:30pm. Kidding. Sorta. We break down the late breaking news, as well as bringing in Farhan Lalji fro...
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Episode 35 - The XFL vs. CFL DUEL! (ft. Arash Madani and Brian Woods) from 2021-04-09T09:05:09
There's a showdown at high noon, between the fellas and Arash Madani, over the XFL and why he thinks the CFL doesn't need them. It's an interesting turn, to say the least, as Arash seems to be in t...
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Episode 34 - ZOA, Official Soft Drink of the XFL-CFL? from 2021-04-02T10:40:06
This week, the guys are fired up and wired up... on ZOA energy drink. Jim Mullin from Football Canada joins us to talk about the culture and structure of the CFL and how it needs the university and...
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Episode 33 - The XFCFL? from 2021-03-26T12:45:14
Another two hour plus episode, so you know Paul's already not happy. Kidding. It had to be done. Edmonton Football Team color (or colour, since Canadian) analyst Dave Campbell drops in, along with ...
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Episode 32 - The JAM-PACKED Episode! (Guest Host: Ernesto Lacayo) from 2021-03-19T00:00:03
"Well... that escalated quickly," Ron Burgundy once said. If you're looking at the total running time, don't be alarmed, because every minute is entertaining. Paul will refrain from the cliche bell...
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Episode 31 - The CFL Markcast? (ft. Braden Smith) from 2021-03-12T12:55:13
This week, Reid's entire plan of a jam-packed podcast falls to the big news (that we allegedly shouldn't speculate on) that the CFL and XFL are discussing a partnership. The CFL is in trouble and R...
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Episode 30 - Connecting with Dany Garcia Via LinkedIn? from 2021-03-05T14:21:49
Just when Reid thought all his angst towards FCF was out, they put it all back in. We discuss the tumultuous week for his emotions with FCF, along with the latest news from the Luck vs. McMahon wre...
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Episode 29 - All Reid Got For Xmas Was A Stupid XFL Hat from 2021-02-26T12:25:03
This week, the guys try to make sense of the random rule changes in between games of Fan Controlled Football. Plus... Russell Wilson wants out of Seattle? Carolina clearing cap space to hold FIFTY ...
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Episode 28 - The Rock Wears Tight Shirts from 2021-02-19T12:20:05
This week, we review the first weekend of Fan Controlled Football and our critiques of what they need to do going forward. Like, maybe, not have a commentator dropping profanity over the stream? Al...
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Episode 27 - Taylor Heinicke = WFT FTW? Pt. Deux (ft. Quinton Flowers) from 2021-02-12T12:15:17
This week on the Markcast, our king Taylor Heinicke collects the bag from the Washington Football Team. Also, Fan Controlled Football talk and former Tampa Bay Vipers QB Quinton Flowers joins us to...
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Episode 26 - The XFL is Drinking Age! from 2021-02-05T13:30:21
This week on the show, we record late at night to get those last minute news bits and to toast the XFL 1.0 being 21 years old - the drinking age! The latest from news tied to XFL players and critiq...
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Episode 25 - Buying in on Fan Controlled Football? (ft. Greg Miller) from 2021-01-29T13:10:16
A super-sized episode as the owner of Fan Controlled Football's Wild Aces, Greg Miller, stops by to spend some time chatting about his social media reach and his excitement/involvement with Fan Con...
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Episode 24 - The New England Roughnecks (ft. Jackson "Jerdy" Erdmann and Vince from The Alternative Football Scouting Report) from 2021-01-22T12:25:03
Jam packed episode! And this time, we mean it. "Jerdy" aka Jackson Erdmann from the Fan Controlled Football league joins us, as well as Vince from "The Alternative Football Scouting Report." We're ...
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Episode 23 - Reid Gets His PJ Walker Jersey? from 2021-01-15T12:35:02
Reid finally got his (not so) bootleg PJ Walker jersey from China. Also, why Taylor Heinicke needs his own Disney movie stat... and the latest on Fan Controlled Football!
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Episode 22 - Hungry Like The Wolford from 2021-01-08T13:00:17
Alternative football quarterbacks getting some serious playing time in the NFL... and what is happening in Carolina? A potential of FIVE quarterbacks?!
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Episode 21 - Heinicke = WFT FTW? (ft. Chase Baker) from 2021-01-01T12:45:08
This week, D-Line Coach for the FCF, Chase Baker, joins us to talk about Fan Controlled Football. Speaking of... Johnny Manziel was franchise tagged by a team? Interesting turn of events. We also c...
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Episode 20 - Happy Holidays, Ya Filthy Animals! (ft. Ernesto Lacayo) from 2020-12-25T12:25:19
It's Christmas Day! Seattle Dragons K Ernesto Lacayo drops in from his workouts to chat about his career. Plus, Taylor's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
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Episode 19 - The Spring League Crowns A Champion (ft Bryan Scott and Josh Davis) from 2020-12-18T12:30:04
This week on the show, Spring League MVP and QB of the Champions, Bryan Scott, joins us to chat about the title game and all things Spring League. Josh Davis drops in again to chat about the final ...
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Episode 18 - Hey, XFL! Get Your Merch Right! from 2020-12-11T12:30:11
This week, Reid's Google Doc is only two pages long, but it's because we chat with Patrick Dees of Fan Controlled Football about their launch coming in late winter 2021. Also, a slew of XFL alums h...
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Episode 17 - Miro is a Coward! from 2020-12-04T12:25:18
This week, Reid and Paul discuss Dwanta Claus and the XFL's Black Friday blowout. Also, the latest on Fan Controlled Football, the new logos and jersey releases.
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Episode 16 - Fan Controlled Football Fandom (ft. Sheena Quick) from 2020-11-27T13:15:13
This week on the Markcast, Sheena Quick joins us to talk about the successful debut of XFL MVP PJ Walker and Paul gets a shoutout on his birthday from the Great One? Yes. It happened.
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Episode 15 - Spring League Shutdown (ft. Kent Shelby and Brian Woods) from 2020-11-20T13:05:16
There was mad drama this week, after a former Spring League player dropped a video, critiquing all of the issues with TSL. We spoke with Kent Shelby, a CFL player and attendee of TSL, along with Br...
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Episode 14 - Garrett Gilbert = The G.O.A.T.? (ft. Sheena Quick and Josh Davis) from 2020-11-13T12:45:08
This week, TWO special guests. 1340 AM Fox Sports Charlotte host/reporter Sheena Quick hops in to chat about Teddy Bridgewater, PJ Walker and the overall vibe with the Carolina Panthers. Josh Davis...
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Episode 13 - Spring League Smackdown (ft. James Larsen) from 2020-11-06T12:10:11
This week, we continue focusing on the Spring League, along with the scuffles and spitting, with James Larsen. Also, PJ Walker is now the starter for the Carolina Panthers?
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Episode 12 - Can We PLEASE Get Reid a Jousters Jersey? (ft. Jai Nokes) from 2020-10-30T12:30:03
This week on the XFL Markcast, we're talking Spring Football League with Jai Nokes, Paul explains why analytics is ruining baseball and the latest in news from the XFL, including the potential of T...
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Episode 11 - Is Brandon Silvers On The Bachelorette? (Ft. Josh Davis) from 2020-10-23T11:30:04
This week, XFL News Hub's Josh Davis joins us to chat about the league going forward and why he enjoys bringing attention to other football leagues. Chasen Nick... we know who you really are. And P...
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Episode 10 - Cole Boozer Stans US! from 2020-10-16T12:25:04
This week's episode includes a special guest. Cole Boozer from the DC Defenders joins us to discuss what he's been up to during the shutdown and also his view on the reboot of the XFL coming soon. ...
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Episode 9 - Jimmy Butler: Criminal Mastermind from 2020-10-09T12:30:14
The XFL isn't coming back til 2022, but there's plenty of news to discuss. Also... why is a man who makes $37M a year selling $20 cups of coffee?
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Episode 8 - We Stan Cole Boozer? from 2020-10-02T11:20:14
*THIS PODCAST WAS RECORDED PRIOR TO THE NEWS DROPPING THAT THE XFL WAS COMING BACK IN 2022*
This week, Reid's Cameo request actually goes the right way this time with Cole Boozer. Also, ...
Episode 7 - Where Do We Buy an XFL Belt, Bro? from 2020-09-25T12:15:18
This week on the XFL Markcast, Reid and Paul discuss the instant buzz of Dwayne Johnson's XFL workout belt... and wonder how we get one. Also, would Reid buy a cardboard cutout for the XFL season i...
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Episode 6 - No Calf Muscles Were Torn (ft. Geoff Magliocchetti) from 2020-09-18T11:50:10
Reid and Paul discuss Dany taking on a bit of injury, celebrating the good news of the purchase. The Rock hanging with the Queen? Also, writer Geoff Magliocchetti joins the guys to discuss the fate...
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Episode 5 - Cardale Jones Listens to the Markcast? from 2020-09-11T12:40:14
This week, Reid and Paul go over the various news from the XFL, along with the possibility that Cardale Jones listens to the Markcast?
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Episode 4 - Nice Helmets, Dwayne from 2020-09-04T12:40:10
One month into the XFL Markcast and The Rock has his helmets. Also, FFL talk and discussions on how teams will operate in the "new normal."
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Episode 3 - Where Do We Go After The Sale? Featuring Mick Foley from 2020-08-28T11:55:10
The sale is final. The keys have been cut, with Dany and Dwayne's faces in them. So where do we go from here? Also, WWE hall of famer Mick Foley drops his two cents in on the purchase of the XFL.
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Episode 2 - The Sale is Final! Featuring Chad Ochocinco from 2020-08-21T10:00:17
It's Friday, which means the sale - barring any last minute changes - is final. The Rock now owns the XFL with his partners. We discuss that AND Chad Ochocinco joins the Markcast to talk about the ...
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Episode 1 - It's BACK! from 2020-08-14T12:00:19
It's the debut episode of the XFL Markcast, with hosts Paul Sanchez and Reid Johnson. This week, the fellas discuss the next wave of resurgence for the XFL, now owned by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson a...
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