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.

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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.

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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.

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(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.

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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.

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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.

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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 the NFL: most notably, Antonio Brown's refusal to wear a new helmet.

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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’.

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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).

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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.

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