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The Markcast®

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A sports-centric podcast hosted by Reid Johnson, covering news and opinions related to the CFL, UFL (United Football League), and other "alt-football" leagues outside the NFL.
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Episodes

Episode 32 - The JAM-PACKED Episode! (Guest Host: Ernesto Lacayo)

"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 this week, because the show is actually JAM-PACKED and he's getting dental surgery. Friend of the show, professional placekicker Ernesto Lacayo, steps in to guest host with Reid to give the latest news. Canadian sports talk host and CFL expert Rod Pedersen joins the crew to talk about the potential of...

Mar 19, 20212 hr 27 min

Episode 31 - The CFL Markcast? (ft. Braden Smith)

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 Redbird has money. Also, Braden Smith from the Zappers of the FCF joins us, because he is the real MVP (insert Kevin Durant meme here.)

Mar 12, 20211 hr 20 min

Episode 30 - Connecting with Dany Garcia Via LinkedIn?

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 wrestling ang... uhhh... lawsuit.

Mar 05, 20211 hr 16 min

Episode 29 - All Reid Got For Xmas Was A Stupid XFL Hat

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 million dollars in money on two quarterbacks? Wild.

Feb 26, 20211 hr 5 min

Episode 28 - The Rock Wears Tight Shirts

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? Also, the latest with the XFL and a funny story about why Paul is running at peak internets again.

Feb 19, 20211 hr 6 min

Episode 26 - The XFL is Drinking Age!

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 critiques of Fan Controlled Football.

Feb 05, 20211 hr 5 min

Episode 25 - Buying in on Fan Controlled Football? (ft. Greg Miller)

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 Controlled Football. Major moves in the NFL being discussed, along with the latest XFL updates that will probably be dated by the time this drops! Just our luck.

Jan 29, 20211 hr 29 min

Episode 24 - The New England Roughnecks (ft. Jackson "Jerdy" Erdmann and Vince from The Alternative Football Scouting Report)

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 covering the latest with Oliver Luck vs. Vince McMahon and potential XFL players moving up in the NFL. Last but not least, Reid's wife Dorothy drops in for a gift for the fellas.

Jan 22, 20211 hr 24 min

Episode 23 - Reid Gets His PJ Walker Jersey?

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!

Jan 15, 20211 hr 3 min

Episode 22 - Hungry Like The Wolford

Alternative football quarterbacks getting some serious playing time in the NFL... and what is happening in Carolina? A potential of FIVE quarterbacks?!

Jan 08, 202157 min

Episode 21 - Heinicke = WFT FTW? (ft. Chase Baker)

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 cover Taylor Heinicke potentially starting for the Washington Football Team.

Jan 01, 20211 hr 10 min

Episode 20 - Happy Holidays, Ya Filthy Animals! (ft. Ernesto Lacayo)

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. (*We (Reid) misspoke in this episode. QB Josh Johnson has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list and has not been cut from the 49ers. Apologies for any confusion and for being incorrect. Thanks for listening, we will do better.)

Dec 25, 20201 hr

Episode 18 - Hey, XFL! Get Your Merch Right!

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 hit the NFL!

Dec 11, 20201 hr 10 min

Episode 17 - Miro is a Coward!

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.

Dec 04, 202059 min

Episode 15 - Spring League Shutdown (ft. Kent Shelby and Brian Woods)

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 Brian Woods, who is the commissioner of TSL and got their sides of the story.

Nov 20, 20201 hr 36 min

Episode 14 - Garrett Gilbert = The G.O.A.T.? (ft. Sheena Quick and Josh Davis)

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 from XFL News Hub brings us up to date on TSL news and the latest on the Vince McMahon/Alpha Entertainment bankruptcy case.

Nov 13, 20201 hr 20 min

Episode 11 - Is Brandon Silvers On The Bachelorette? (Ft. Josh Davis)

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 Paul gets heated, once again, but this time for good reason over an old incident with a St. Louis sports writer.

Oct 23, 20201 hr 10 min

Episode 10 - Cole Boozer Stans US!

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. Reid and Paul also discuss TSL - The Spring League - starting up very soon as the next football league joining our atmosphere of sports coming back into the fold!

Oct 16, 20201 hr 22 min

Episode 8 - We Stan Cole Boozer?

*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, we give kudos to sports leagues finishing their seasons with little to no pandemic losses.

Oct 02, 20201 hr 1 min

Episode 7 - Where Do We Buy an XFL Belt, Bro?

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 in 2021?!

Sep 25, 202053 min

Episode 6 - No Calf Muscles Were Torn (ft. Geoff Magliocchetti)

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 of the Guardians and his thoughts on the purchase.

Sep 18, 202050 min

Episode 4 - Nice Helmets, Dwayne

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."

Sep 04, 202048 min
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