On The Mark With Mark Carman

On the episode of On the Mark with Mark Carman, Ethan Blumenthal joins Mark to talk about the "Greatest Match Ever" and brings some tough multiple choice questions. (00:00 - 17:00) Ronnie Lester, an NCAA All-American at the University of Iowa, reflects on his injury plagued journey leading Iowa to the 1980 NCAA Final Four and life as a NBA player and executive. Plus, the time Bobby Knight got arrested and what it was like sharing a flight with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. (17:00-1:12:15) Another installment of Mark's "Final Thoughts", this week on Novak Djokovic & Roger Federer.

On this episode of On the Mark, Mark Carman is coming for baseball nerds and sabermetrics. (00:00-10:25) Ethan Blumenthal (@andhecanpass) has some [er, interesting?] suggestions for improving MLB's All-Star Home Run Derby. (10:25-37:40) Ashley Young (@Young_AshleyE) joins Mark for a discussion on the Women's National Team winning the World Cup. (37:40-47:00) Plus, Mark introduces a new segment called "Final Thoughts" where he weighs in on perhaps the most exciting move in NBA free agency: Kawhi to the Clippers. (47:00-49:30)

On this episode of On the Mark, Ashley Young (@young_ashleye) helps talk Mark out of his paranoia after his car war broken into. Was this a shot at the "Carm Commute?" Also, do people break into cars to pee in them? According to Mark, it's a thing. (00:00-16:50) Ethan Blumenthal (@andhecanpass) brings the hard hitting questions in the NBA free agency/Space Jam 2 mashup you never knew you needed. Concluding with: who will go down as the better actor... MJ or LeBron?(16:50-45:40) Plus, more free agency with 'Angry Knicks Fan'. (45:40-54:45)

On this episode of On the Mark, Mark has some beef to squash with the Rolling Stones. Ashley Young weighs in as Mark tries to understand fad dieting and intermittent fasting. Plus, if Cam Netwon offered you $1,500 to switch seats on a plane, would you take it? (00:00-26:30)Newly drafted Chicago Bull Coby White chats with Mark about finding family at UNC while grieving the loss of his father- and how he honors that legacy on and off the court. (26:30-38:30)Before he was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks, Cam Reddish spoke with Mark about his personality, being an early riser and his hopes for the NBA. (38:30-47:00)Ian Levy, Senior NBA Editor of The Step Back, joins the podcast to break down the NBA Draft.(47:00- 56:30)

On this episode of On the Mark, Ethan Blumenthal (@andhecanpass) joins Mark and Ashley (@young_ashleye) to honor Father's Day by ranking iconic sports dads... on a scale from LaVar Ball to Coach Eric Taylor. (00:00-18:45)Jason Jones joins the podcast to talk about the fourth season of 'The Detour', the biggest misconception Americans have of Canadians, and the questionable decision that left his daughter named after a sandwich. (18:45-34:30)Jasmyn Wimbish (@JasmynWimbish) from FanSided's NBA Live Stream weighs in on the weekend Woj bomb- AD is now a Los Angeles Laker. (34:35-45:30)Christian Laettner joins the podcast and compares fellow Blue Devil Zion Williamson to legendary sports figures. (45:30-52:40)Plus, Andrew Vaughn, the third overall pick in this year's MLB Draft, chats with Mark about his new opportunity in the White Sox organization. And fish? The dude loves to fish... (52:40-1:03:45)

On this episode of On the Mark, Mark Carman (@thecarm) and Ashley Young (@young_ashleye) recap their *first* UFC experience alongside Alex Savas (@alexsavas) from FanSided MMA. (00:00-9:45)Frank Thomas and Mo Vaughn join the podcast to talk about their long friendship, the shift, and their differing opinions on PEDs and the Hall of Fame. (9:45-21:15)As the World Cup begins, Mia Hamm breaks down the USMNT and USWNT debate, pay equality and what she likes about this year's national team. (21:15-30:30)From the White Sox, shortstop Tim Anderson chats with Mark about being a modern Jackie Robinson and "breaking the fun barrier." Teammate Lucas Giolito follows and shares his journey from worst to All-Star contender. (30:40-51:50)Always a treat, Ethan Blumenthal joins the podcast to debate: is the Carm Commute a reckless activity or is Mark just a premiere athlete? Plus, Kawhi and *that* pizza topping. (spoiler: it's bull penis.) (52:00-1:01:35)

On this episode of On the Mark, Mark Carman (@thecarm) is all in on the Raptors, has some beef with The Wave and consults Ashley Young (@young_ashleye) about his most recent... breakup? (00:00-12:48) Ahead of UFC 238, Henry Cejudo gets candid about poverty, TJ Dillashaw and promises to find a way to make you cringe. (12:53-40:59). Ethan Blumenthal (@andhecanpass) is back to talk about his weekend of wedding crashing... and new found Christmas plans (41:03-56:29). Plus, Jessica Eye shares an emotional story about her upbringing and says the upcoming title fight at UFC 238 will be 'breathtaking'. (56:33-1:17:36)

(00:00 - 10:15) On this episode of On the Mark, Ashley Young (@young_ashleye) shares a startling, perhaps inaccurate statistic about Memorial Day, Mark reminisces on patriotic memories at a Red Robin and gets screwed over by a buddy via bike exchange.(10:15 - 45:00) Mark sits down with "America's Voice of Victory": speaker, singer and storyteller Wayne Messmer. (@WayneMessmer) Messmer tells the incredible story of how he was shot in the neck and eventually returned to singing.(45:00 - 57:15) Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) joins the podcast ahead of the Indy 500. The self described "shy" racer opens up about the emotional realm of the sport and anxiety, life after NASCAR and quitting smoking.(57:15- 1:11:25) Musician Griffin House (@GriffinHouse) talks to Mark about channeling fear as a guide, what success means to him and plays new song "Rising Star".(1:11:25 - 1:25:50) Seth Marks joins the show to reflect on legendary sports broadcaster het Coppock, who recently died in a car accide

Welcome to On the Mark (0:00-16:08)On this episode of On the Mark with Mark Carman, recounts his eventful few days at the NBA Draft Combine, Ashley Young (@young_ashleye) helps read the Twitter hate he got for his Quentin Grimes interview (00:45), accidentally exposing Tyler Cook (8:00), On the Mark stans Tacko Fall (10:55) and Jordan Bone has something to play for (13:35).Bleacher Report’s Sean Highkin (16:12-34:53)Bleacher Report’s Sean Highkin (@highkin) weighs in on the Western Conference Finals, compares “self-loathing” Bulls fans versus Blazers fans (18:03), commits to Milwaukee in five (24:20), where KD is headed next season(27:57) and shares his side of an infamous moment (33:00).Ethan Blumenthal (34:58-53:58)Ethan Blumenthal (@andhecanpass) is back and inspired by Bodexpress, the horse that lost its jockey (36:00) suggests fresh ways to improve overtime in sports. Ideas include an “old white man” competition in baseball (40:48), an NBA hand shake competition and flop off (45:05) and the NFL channels

Welcome to On the Mark (00:00 - 6:35 ) On this week’s episode of On the Mark, Ashley Young (@young_ashleye) joins Mark Carman to talk double doink déjà vu and the heartbreaking end to the Sixers playoff run. A conversation about crying in sports, Jimmy Butler’s antics, and enjoying the NBA more with a KD-less Warriors team.Basketball coach Andy Greer (6:40-37:50) Andy Greer joins the pod and shares his interest to coach again (7:45), the key to gameplanning for big names (11:55), how to be an influential coach (15:00), Derrick Rose being one of his favorite players (17:45), praises the coaching genius of Tom Thibodeau (23:00), coaching in the NBA versus coaching collegiate athletes (29:50) and NBA playoff talk (35:25).Ethan Blumenthal (37:55 - 54:25) Ethan Blumenthal (@andhecanpass) leads a special Mother’s Day conversation after admitting he’s gone full Joel Embiid and cried after a game (38:10), a shout out to the real MVPs- mother’s who sit through the nightmare that is a disenchanted t-ball game (42:40),

Episode 3: Royal baby steals the GOT Starbucks cup’s shine, Matt Nagy doesn’t like fun and NBA Champion Richard Jefferson(00:00 - 16:00) On this week’s episode of On the Mark, Ashley Young (@young _ashleye) returns from vacation in time to talk about that Game of Thrones cameo, the Royal Baby and the Bear’s latest kicker drama. And of course, what’s a podcast without Mark sharing a story about being young, awkward and heartbroken.(16:15 - 52:20) Richard Jefferson joins the podcast to discuss his 17-year NBA career, being a self-proclaimed “Will Smith stan”, the best way to get under a player’s skin, Kevin Durant’s next move, playing for Pop, “the most challenging coach I’ve ever played for”, and his latest endeavor: executive producing the film “SPRINTER”.(52:25 - 1:15:00) Horse Racing Expert * Ethan Blumenthal joins the podcast to chime in on The Kentucky Derby, the controversial ending and the consequential sexual demise of Maximum Security. ( *Credits expertise to an episode of the Simpsons.)Subscribe to O

On this week’s episode of On the Mark, Jasmyn Wimbish (@JasmynWimbish) joins Mark to break down the dramatic finish to the first game of the Warriors/Rockets series and the rest of the second round matchups in the NBA playoffs. Plus, Mark shares a touching story of a connection made with a fan who was just looking out for Mark’s health. (00:00-13:37)Mark talks to former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau about his NBA playoff predictions, and how the Boston Celtics are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. (13:38-16:00)Mark and Jasmyn talk about the atmosphere of the NFL Draft in Nashville and the San Francisco 49ers picking Nick Bosa amid controversy swirling around the former Ohio State product. (16:00-21:10)Later Mark talks to running back Eddie George about his post-NFL career, respected rivalry with Ray Lewis and his journey to becoming an actor. (21:11-35:30)Ethan Blumenthal joins Mark to break down who he thinks is going to make it in the NFL and who will be a bust.

On this edition of On the Mark, Ashley Young (@young_ashleye) joins Mark Carman to recap another weekend of NBA playoff excitement. What’s going on with Russell Westbrook? Showing the Blazers some love. And from fights to farts, the Sixers-Nets series is the content you never knew you needed. Plus, Mark shares his own personal FartGate. (00:00-8:30)Mark talks to one of the top edge rushers in this year’s NFL Draft: Josh Allen. The former Kentucky wildcat opens up about personal adversity and how becoming a father influenced his drive. (8:30 - 16:30)FanSided’s Josh Hill (@jdavhill) joins Mark to discuss all things NFL Draft: predicting Josh Allen going in the top 5, the Cardinals aren’t fooling anybody and Antonio Brown’s cousin Marquise aka “Hollywood” aka “Jet” Brown. (16:35 - 25:00)Nick Bosa shed a tear over Tiger’s Masters win, has always looked up to his Dad and brother and speaks about diversity shaping perspective as he potentially heads to San Francisco. (25:00 - 33:20)Marquise “Hollywood” Brown: didn’

Former Minnesota Timberwolves coach and team president and Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau discusses the Derrick Rose documentary as well as his time in Chicago and in Minnesota. Thibs, not surprisingly, wants to coach again.

Carm talks about Magic Johnson resigning abruptly, the new Derrick Rose documentary, and is joined by Senior Writer at ESPN Wright Thompson. Thompson has a new book out "The Cost of These Dreams - Sports Stories and other serious business. It takes a look at how the ultra-competitive handle living their life off the playing field. Carm asks about Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods. Also, Ethan Blumenthal jumps on to speculate what is next for Magic.

Carm chats with Duke great Christian Laettner about the Duke collapse and Zion Williamson comparisons. Laettner goes off the board. Jerry Palm from CBS Sports jumps on as well to preview the Final Four.

Carm sits down with WSCR afternoon host Danny Parkins to discuss his lifelong journey from food delivery man to his dream job as a local and national radio host. Parkins discusses his radio partners, radio philosophy, near career-death experience with Royals owner David Glass as well as his greatest athletic achievement.

Hall of Fame cornerback to be Darrelle Revis discusses whether or not the NFL should make pass interference reviewable, the difference of playing for versus against the New England Patriots and who the toughest quarterback was to compete against.

8-time All Star Dikembe Mutombo tells us why his era would beat the players of today. Mutombo also talks about his humanitarian efforts including a new school he is working to build.

Carm chats with 3-time gold medalist, the greatest beach volleyball player of all-time, Kerry Walsh Jennings to talk about Tokyo 2020, her new volleyball festival and making youth sports available for all. Walsh thought some of the questions were "gnarly".