On The Mark With Mark Carman

I got married, Ethan Blumenthal crashed the wedding. We talk about it.

I am getting married today. Ethan Blumenthal tried to help me through it. Vows and all.

Chicago Bears Public Address Announcer Jim Riebandt started in 1979. This is his last season. He is also the voice for DePaul Blue Demons basketball. Stories about Chet Coppock, Walter Payton, Gale Sayers. Ethan Blumenthal has a new game.

1:05 - 10:25 Katie Nolan talks college football playoff and rebranding On The Mark 12:10 -15:40 Baltimore Ravens Hall of Fame Safety Ed Reed talks Lamar Jackson and whether we are "crowning" Lamar too soon 16:30 - 26:50 FanSided had a bathroom incident. We are in a new office. This was not good. 27:00- Close Tribute to Chicago Bulls Public Address Announcer Tommy Edwards who is retiring.

1:20 - 13:25 Martellus Bennett talking Belichick, not loving football, Jay Cutler 14:12 - 27:50 Will Perdue on where he was wrong on Derrick Rose and whats wrong with the Bulls 28:00 - close Final thoughts - Bears are falling apart at the mouth

01;00- 08:00 Cubs skipper David Ross 9:30- 16:00 Theo Epstein after the Ross press conference, Ross from 2016 interview after Cubs win pennant 16:30- 44:00 Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy talks his new movie INSIDE GAME, tells story about Dennis Rodman scratching his private parts. 44:30 - close Final thoughts - Mitchell Trubisky

01:00- 7:04 Al Horford transitions from Boston to Philly, working with Embiid while supporting LeBron. 7:20 - 17:12 Tim Tebow gives his Heisman pick, wedding plans, college pay for play and spending time supporting inmates. 17:20- 38:50 Ethan Blumenthal loves short people and he played professional baseball. Final Thoughts - A tribute to the Astros and Jose Altuve

:30- 14:25 - Ashley Young joins Carm to talk about FanSided hooping it up with bachelorette candidates Dustin Kendrick, Tyler Cameron, Clay Harbor and Matteo Valles. 14:30 - 18:40 Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles ( Q and D ) discuss joining the podcast world, sharing their personal stories and the importance to both to impact kids now. 18:40-  23:00  Q and D discuss their interview with Kobe Bryant and how Kobe thinks he is better than the GOAT- Michael Jordan and how MJ respects Kobe for it. Also, does Lebron have the same killer instinct? 23:00 - 25:00 . Q and D answer the question who is the best team in Los Angeles? Clippers or Lakers? 25:00 - 27:30  Q and D debate whether James Harden and Russell Westbrook can be successful playing together again in Houston 27:50- 29:50  Q and D on Kevin Durant saying the Knicks are not thought of the same way they were back in the day. 30:00 - 31:00 Q and D on if Zion Williamson has the right coach in Alvin Gentry. 31:00 - close  Q and D talk who busted their ass fi

:40- 8:06 Lolo Jones on what it takes to date her, HINT, its not all that much. 8:28 - 12:05 Kyle Long had wine with Joe Maddon and wants to eat fish and chips in London12:20- 16:00 Tyler Bray and Eddy Pineiro game winning kicks, Mitch Trubisky in the lockeroom16:00- 33:28 Ethan Blumenthal talks stealing, cheating, seat hopping and Yom Kippur 33:28 - Close Final Thoughts on the Bears loss in London

On this edition of On the Mark with Mark Carman...(1:10- 7:35) Carm reaction to Theo Epstein’s end of year press conference where he trys to explain why it was best to look for new leadership and let Joe Maddon walk out the door. Sound from Theo is included.(7:35 – 14:00) Chicago White Sox exit interviews. Carm asks Lucas Giolito, Aaron Bummer and Yolmer Sanchez for the favorite moments from the 2019 White Sox improved season. A play-by-play highlight from Eloy is included.(14:00 - 23:20) Chicago Bears are 3-1. Carm catching with with body-building punter Pat O’Donnell, transforming tight end Bradley Sowell and 2nd year offenisive lineman James Daniels who talks about how Mitchell Trubisky gets on him in the huddle.(23:30 – 47:25) Super Bowl champion tight end Owen Daniels talks Peyton Manning, Deshaun Watson, Bill O’Brien, the best teams in the NFC and AFC and having a son who was diagnosed with cancer.(47:30 – Close) Final thoughts. Who will be the Cubs next manager.

On this episode of On the Mark...(1:00 - 7:29) David Ross: Ross on his desire to manage again and his reaction to the rumors that he is going to replace Joe Maddon(7:45 - 11:22) Ken Rosenthal: Why did the Cubs miss out on the playoffs and what is next for Joe Maddon. (11:30 - 17:00) Chicago Tribune Baseball writer Paul Sullivan: His prediction on what happens to Joe Maddon and who belongs in the Hall of Fame of knucklehead managers. (17:10 - 35:06) Ethan Blumenthal resident Cub fan: Managers do not matter Carm! (35:10- 40:00) Final Thoughts: World Series memories.

On this episode of On the Mark...(Open- 8:38): Eddy Pineiro made a kick, the Chicago Bears won and you best believe in a higher power. (8:40 - 19:44): The Chicago Bears Quarterback problem continues. It might be time for a new name for Mitch or Mitchell. (20:00 - 31:30): Former NFL Quarterback Carson talks about Antonio Brown, Jameis Winston's future in Tampa, Kyler Murray is the right guy for Arizona, but there will be extra challenges. (31:35 - Close): Final thoughts - Kobe Bryant has let himself and the children of the world down.

On this edition of On the Mark with Mark Carman...1:00 - 20:52: ESPN the Body Issue is out. And they keep pushing the limits. Naked cookouts. 21:20- 33:16: Demarcus Ware talking about the Cowboys signing Ezekiel Elliot which he likes, his endorsement for Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper, plus how Jerry Jones uses a candle to negotiate. 33:50- 42:43: #NBA and #MLB play-by-play announce Chuck Swirsky delves into his childhood, the start of his broadcasting career at WGN with Jack Brickhouse, the Bulls offseason additions. 42:45- Close: Final thoughts- How to follow a dream by current #MLB player with the Chicago White Sox Danny Mendick.

(00:00-4:00) Carm meets 24-year old Nick Wright (4:00-15:09) Family background, Syracuse and Nick wanted to be Moses Malone (15:18 - 22:27) Pinned tweet on Colin Kaepernick, plus journey from getting fired at the Syracuse University student station from play-by-play consideration to his first job in Kansas City. (22:35 - 32:47) From the 8 dollar an hour Night host at 610 Kansas City to afternoon host, making enemies at rival station 810 WHB and leaving hometown to host mornings in Houston, TX. (32:47- 41:40) Moving mixed-race family to Texas, having offers from ESPN and FOX sports and winning the "most annoying sports caster in the world award."(41:40 - 42:37) LeBron James is too busy to come on the show and lies about why LeBron is better than Jordan. (42:37)Final thought- A moment of great sportsmanship from two young stars.

On this episode of On the Mark...(00:00-11:05) Mark is nostalgic after interview Bobby AND Cindy Brady, the latter of whom would not sing the theme song with him.(11:05-21:30) NBA champion Steve Smith picks the LA Clippers to win it all this season, with the Philadelphia 76ers coming out of the East.(21:30-35:30) Susan Olsen, who played Cindy Brady on the original Brady Bunch, joins the pod to talk about HGTV's new series: 'A Very Brady Renovation'. The actress says the new show made her dreams come true.(35:30-46:40) Mike Lookinland, aka "Bobby Brady" shares his experiences working with HGTV on the new series and says it's "one of the best experiences of my life."(46:40-50:30) Mark shares his 'Final Thoughts' on Andrew Luck's sudden retirement and how fans reacted to the news.

On this episode of On the Mark...(00:00-22:05) Ashley Young is back from Bristol, TN and a weekend of firsts. She relieves her first NASCAR event, which involved 'glamping' outisde Bristol Motor Speedway for the weekend.(22:05-34:05) Ethan Blumenthal joins the pod to chat about the Little League World Series and the Chicago Cubs... er, "Cubbies".(34:05-44:15) Matt Verderame, FanSided's NFL insider, talks about the seemingly never ending Antonio Brown drama and what exactly is unfolding with the Raiders.(44:15-52:55) Swimmer Katie Ledecky is ready to take on any challengers for her crown. The 5x Olympic champion talks about staying motivated and gearing up for 2020.(52:55-55:00) Mark's 'Final Thoughts' on Bill Walton and his White Sox broadcast.

On this episode of On the Mark:(00:00-9:10): Mark asks Ashley (@young_ashleye), the office's resident Eagles fan, about her team's newest cheerleader. Kyle Tanguay, the fourth male cheerleader in NFL history, is making waves in Philly and Mark has some ideas for making waves of his own. (9:10-18:50): Golden State Warrior D'Angelo Russell joins to the pod to talk sneakers, his new team and more.(18:50-30:45) As Mark's wedding day gets closer, Ashley and Ethan Blumenthal (@andhecanpass) grill the groom-to-be... the most pressing question: where's their wedding invite? Topics include wedding crashing, bloody weekend encounters and a right turn: why can't Antonio Brown just WEAR HIS HELMET??(30:45- 42:30) Houston Astros radio broadcaster Robert Ford (@raford3) stops by our Chicago studio to chat about watching the Astros rebuild, motivation through lengthy baseball seasons, analytics and more.(42:30-45:45) Mark's "Final Thoughts" highlight some irrational frustrations across th

On this episode of On the Mark, Mark is back from a tennis trip. Sore hammy and rocking a new beard, he chats with Ashley Young about defeating many teenagers... only to then lose to a 72-year-old. Ashley speaks with actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan about his new role in the drama/thriller “Them That Follow”. Mark’s tennis coaches share a few words on their mentee. Recently retired Danny Farquhar opens up about baseball and that fateful day he collapsed in the White Sox dugout. Plus, Ethan Blumenthal is back to talk about summertime and Mark has some ‘Final Thoughts’.

On this edition of On the Mark... Former White Sox manager and World Series Champion Ozzie Guillén (00:00-27:00), the greatest competitive eater of all time Joey Chestnut (27:00-48:00), Ethan Blumenthal on Matt Nagy's infamous 7th inning stretch (48:00-59:00) and Mark's 'Final Thoughts' (59:00-1:02:00).

On this episode of On the Mark, Mark Carman chats with Christopher "Mai Tai Guy" Sorley- the Cubs fan who went viral for swiping a home run ball from two kids. Legendary broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson joins the pod to talk about the Hall and Harold Baines induction as a White Sox.