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), the only way to prove whose mom is “the best” is to have a Mom Fight Club (44:05), Mark shares a story about wearing a “Cubs floppy hat” and triggering a Red Sox fan (46:30), talk about the OG Mother: Mother Nature and the insanity that is “flat earth-ers” (50:00) plus, moms sports analogies: is your mom an undersized power forward, nameless OL or poor-hitting catcher? (52:25)

White Sox Pitcher Michael Kopech(54:30 - 1:07:10) Michael Kopech joins the podcast to talk about his recovery from Tommy John, feeling “halfway part of the team” (55:35), comparisons to Chris Sale after the trade (57:00), a standard day for him and recovery efforts (58:00), feeling different after Tommy John (1:00:05), importance and passion for aiding efforts off the field (1:03:45)

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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,...

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.)

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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...

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. From the Josh Allen name confusion to poor draft day attire, Ethan shares what he likes and dislikes about some of the top draft picks. (35:31-50:40)

Three-time NBA champion, and current agent to Derrick Rose, BJ Armstrong talks to Mark about “Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story” that aired on WatchStadium.com and what Rose means to the city of Chicago. (50:41-1:22:50)

Mark and Jasmyn wrap up the episode with potential solutions to fix extra innings in the MLB and how the league can appeal to younger fans. (1:22:51)

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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...

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’t consider the NFL a reality until his Junior year, was overlooked because of his size and how his infamous cousin AB has helped him prepare for the league. (33:25- 40:25)

Mark, Josh and Ashley wrap up this episode with a new segment “Final Word”. They debate White Sox Tim Anderson’s suspension for language and the MLB’s inability to change and welcome fun. (40:30)

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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...

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.

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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.