The Markcast®

Is the new XFL-USFL merged league “dead” on arrival? Are we the Walking Dead?? Lots of questions to talk through this week as the XFL and USFL reportedly have an agreement in place in regard to the terms for their upcoming merged league. We welcome Anthony Miller of XFL News Hub to chat through the latest details of the upcoming potential XFL and USFL merger. Farhan Lalji of TSN joins the show to preview the CFL playoffs and moves he’s expecting teams to make in the CFL off-season. We’re also joined by former Edmonton/Hamilton/Winnipeg CFL standout Greg Peach and Kevin Brown of the Edmonton Elks sits down to chat.

0:00 The Markcast® Episode Promo
3:10 Show Intro
5:17 Anthony Miller of XFL News Hub, The Latest XFL-USFL Merger News/Reports
35:05 Farhan Lalji of TSN CFL Playoffs Preview, Potential CFL Off-Season Moves
57:05 Greg Peach Former CFL Standout Previews CFL Week 19
1:17:26 Edmonton Elks Running Back Kevin Brown Interview
1:28:16 Show Outro

We went LIVE to react to CFL week 18 on Tuesday, October 10 at 8am PST.

Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 18th week of CFL 2023 games, CFL week 18 as a whole, as well as the things the CFL is doing well, and things the CFL can work on in the future.

Week 18 CFL games include the CFL Edmonton Elks at the CFL Toronto Argonauts, the CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers at the CFL BC Lions, the CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats at the CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders, and the CFL Ottawa REDBLACKS at the CFL Montreal Alouettes.

What’s the latest timeline for the conclusion of the XFL-USFL merger and how are XFL and USFL alienating their fans in the meantime? We welcome Dan Kaplan onto the program to run down the regulatory process for the potential approval of the XFL-USFL merger and Greg Parks of XFL Board returns to chronicle the emotional rollercoaster XFL and USFL fans have been on with their respective league over the last few seasons. Eddie Steele returns to chat through CFL week 18 and Jeshrun Antwi of the Montreal Alouettes stops by to chat through his “viral” special teams onside punt from last weekend’s game.

0:00 The Markcast® Episode Promo
3:06 Show Intro 5:31 XFL-USFL Merger Timeline Update With Dan Kaplan
27:02 XFL Board’s Greg Parks on XFL-USFL Merger Fan Backlash
1:08:46 Eddie Steele CFL Week 18 Preview
1:43:49 Montreal Alouettes’ Jeshrun Antwi Interview
1:53:52 Show Outro

We went LIVE to react to CFL week 17 on Monday, October 2 at 9am PST.

Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 17th week of CFL 2023 games, CFL week 17 as a whole, as well as the things the CFL is doing well, and things the CFL can work on in the future.

Week 17 CFL games include the CFL Toronto Argonauts at the CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders at the CFL BC Lions, the CFL Montreal Alouettes at the CFL Ottawa REDBLACKS, and the CFL Calgary Stampeders at the CFL Hamilton Ticats.

Are we witnessing the DEATH of the XFL? The XFL and USFL made their intention to merge official and we are reacting to ALL of the breaking news coming out! We have you covered from all angles including league messaging to its season ticket holders, Dany Garcia and The Rock’s comments, and more! Andrew Murray and I discuss the National Spring Football League trademark and the potential absorption of the XFL into the USFL. We also welcome Rod Smith from TSN to preview CFL week 17 and Andrew Peirson of America’s CFL team the BC Lions makes a return!

0:00 The Markcast® Episode Promo
2:29 Show Intro 4:38 XFL-USFL Merger Latest Details, Official Merger Intent Announcement
57:01 TSN’s Rod Smith Preview CFL Week 17
1:24:09 BC Lions’ Andrew Peirson Interview
1:42:52 Show Outro

We went LIVE to react to CFL week 16 on Monday, September 25 at 9am PST.

Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey’s Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 16th week of CFL 2023 games, CFL week 16 as a whole, as well as the things the CFL is doing well, and things the CFL can work on in the future.

Week 16 CFL games include the CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders at the CFL Ottawa REDBLACKS, the CFL BC Lions at the CFL Edmonton Elks, the CFL Montreal Alouettes at the CFL Calgary Stampeders, and the CFL Hamiton Tiger-Cats at the CFL Toronto Argonauts.

The XFL and USFL "merge" is here and we have you covered on all the very latest news including which XFL and USFL teams might make the cut, when the season is expected to be played, and where the games will air! “The Professor” Andrew Murray returns to run down all the latest XFL-USFL merger news plus we talk CFL week 16 with the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor and catch up with former XFL and current CFL Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Cam Phillips.

0:00 The Markcast® Episode Promo
2:45 Show Intro
5:31 XFL-USFL Merger Latest News and Information
56:29 Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Derek Taylor CFL Week 16 Preview
1:23:09 Toronto Argonauts Wide Receiver Cam Phillips Interview
1:37:26 Show Outro

Per Axios, the XFL and USFL are set to merge and combine leagues ahead of their respective 2024 seasons.

Join us LIVE on Wednesday, September 20 at 5pm PST / 8pm EST as we talk through the ramifications of an XFL-USFL merger and what's next. We also take your comments and questions LIVE as we enter truly uncharted waters!

We went LIVE to react to CFL week 15 on Wednesday, September 20 at 330pm PST.

Join me, Evan Willsmore, and Hussey's Huddle as we take your comments and calls LIVE and react to the 15th week of CFL 2023 games, CFL week 15 as a whole, as well as the things the CFL is doing well, and things the CFL can work on in the future.

Week 15 CFL games include the CFL Toronto Argonauts at the CFL Montreal Alouettes, the CFL Edmonton Elks at the CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders, the CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers at the CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the CFL Ottawa REDBLACKS at the CFL BC Lions.

Big CFL week 15 pre-game show this week on The Markcast®! Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press and Dan Ralph of The Canadian Press both stop by to preview the 4 great CFL week 15 matchups. Almondo Sewell of the Montreal Alouettes and Mathieu Betts of America’s CFL team the BC Lions stop by. I also address the reports of XFL assistant coaches' contracts not being renewed as the XFL transitions to a more “seasonal” business model.

0:00 The Markcast® Episode Promo
1:48 Show Intro
3:38 XFL Transitioning Assistant Coaches’ Contracts to “Seasonal”
8:02 Jeff Hamilton, Winnipeg Free Press CFL Week 15 Preview
33:39 Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press, CFL Week 15 Interview
59:49 Montreal Alouettes Almondo Sewell Interview
1:10:09 BC Lions Mathieu Betts Interview
1:22:14 Show Outro