0-16 looks like a reality, plus Cotton Bowl preview, ‘Last Jedi’ spoilers

On this week’s episode of the Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and Morning Journal discuss the following topics:
• The Browns look like an 0-16 team waiting to happen. The Marks break it all down, and what it means going forward.
• The Marks preview the Dec. 29 Cotton Bowl between USC and Ohio State, plus a look ahead to the playoff games Jan. 1.
• A look back at “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” in full spoiler mode.

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'The Last Jedi' (non-spoiler) review

On this week’s Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Meszoros and Mark Podolski of The News-Herald and Morning Journal discuss the following topics:
• Meszoros has seen “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” and Podolski has not. The latter has plenty of questions, and the former gives his thumbs up or thumbs down for the film that opens Dec. 15.
• Meszoros glows about the new Guillermo del Toro film, “The Shape of Water.”
• The Marks break down Disney’s reported $52 billion deal to buy 21st Century Fox.
• Finally, they look at the Browns’ chase to go 0-16.

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'Justice League' review

On this week’s Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Meszoros and Mark Podolski of The News-Herald and Morning Journal discuss - spoiler-free - “Justice League,” which opens this weekend, plus a look at the winter movie season, highlighted by “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”

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Thor Ragnarok, Stranger Things 2 reviews

On this week's Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and Morning Journal review "Thor: Ragnarok," set for release this week, plus Netflix's "Stranger Things 2." The Marks also also discuss the Browns missing out on QB Jimmy Garappolo, the funk the Cavaliers are currently in, and Ohio State's positioning in the first College Football Playoff rankings.

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October blues for Indians, Browns, Lebron

On this week's episode of the Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Mezoros of The News-Herald and the Morning Journal discuss the following topics:

- The Indians stunning first-round collapse against the Yankee

- The Browns benching DeShone Kizer in favor of Kevin Hogan

- LeBron James' sprained ankle with the regular-season opener approaching

- The new trailers for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and "Justice League"

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A streak to remember

On this week's Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and Morning Journal are joined by pro sports writer Jeff Schudel to discuss the Indians' record-setting winning streak, the Browns' season-opening loss to the Steelers, DeShone Kizer's performance, Willoughby South grad Kareem Hunt's memorable NFL debut and more.

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Goodbye Kyrie, Hello Kizer

On this week's Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and Morning Journal discus the following topics:

-Was the Kyrie Irving trade the best the Cavaliers could do? And what to make about Isaiah Thomas' hip injury concerns?

-The DeShone Kizer era has begun with the Browns. The Marks weigh in on that and the 2017 season.

-The Indians are prime for another playoff run, but the injuries to Andrew Miller, Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis are a concern.

-Meszoros' fall movie preview is headlined by "Thor Ragnarok" and "Justice League." Which super hero blockbuster will be the best?

-Plus, Meszoros chimes in on the season finale of "Game of Thrones," and Podolski is excited about Netflix.

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