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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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(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 accident.

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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 an oiled up Brad Pitt. (48:40)

Game of Thrones with Dan Selke (54:03-01:01:15)
Dan Selke of WinterIsComing.net joins the podcast to reflect on the end of Game of Thrones (54:08), going from law school to full time writer (56:46) and what such a grand production meant to him and for entertainment as a whole (59:00).

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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),...