Donald Trump talk, why America loves March Madness and brackets, plus movie and TV talk

On episode seven of the Mark&Mark podcast, Sports Editor Mark Podolski and Entertainment Editor Mark Meszoros discuss Donald Trump as a presidential candidate - why some love him and some hate him - one Mark's love affair with the first two days of March Madness, America's fascination with brackets, plus we break down films "10 Cloverfield Lane" and "The Divergent Series: Allegiant," the return of the FX TV series "The Americans," why we still love FX's "The People v. O.J. Simpson" and if we're excited about the announcement of a fifth Indiana Jones move in 2019.

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We can say goodbye to 'Downton Abbey'

It's ringer week at the Mark&Mark podcast for Episode 5, as one Mark has never watched PBS' 'Downton Abbey,' which airs its series finale episode on March 6. News-Herald Sports Editor Mark Podolski's wife, Julie, has been brought in to bring balance to the show, and to geek out - Downton-style - with N-H Entertainment Editor Mark Meszoros. Topics discussed include favorite story lines, characters, the lasting legacy of the popular series, and more.

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Oscars preview, top 10 films of 2015, favorite sports moments

Episode 4 of The Mark&Mark Podcast previews the Oscars, as News-Herald Entertainment Editor Mark Meszoros and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss if this is finally Leonardo DeCaprio's year to win as Best Actor, if Sylvester Stallone breaks through with a historic win as Best Supporting Actor. The guys also rank their top 10 films of 2015 and more.

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Talking "Race," return of "Walking Dead" and "Better Call Saul," plus Cavs trade rumors

In episode 3 of the Mark & Mark podcast, Entertainment Editor Mark Meszoros and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss the following topics:
 
Jesse Owens film "Race," which opens in theaters Feb. 19 (00:00-13:00)

"Walking Dead" (13:00-19:40)

"Better Call Saul" (19:40-23:00)

New HBO series "Vinyl" (23:00-25:20)

Cavaliers trade talk (25:20-28:45)

"Star Wars: Episode VIII" begins filming (28:45-29:50)

30th anniversary of graphic novel "The Dark Knight Returns" (29:50-32:20)

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Talking 'Deadpool,' athletes we love to hate, 25th anniversary of 'The Silence of the Lambs' and more

On episode 2 of the Mark&Mark podcast, Entertainment Editor Mark Meszoros and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss Ryan Reynolds' new movie "Deadpool." One Mark likes it. The other Mark? Not so much. Find out where they stand on the big screen's newest superhero. Also, the Marks talk about the athletes they love to hate, Super Bowl 50, plus the 25th anniversary of the 1991 thriller, "The Silence of the Lambs."

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Mark & Mark: Is new FX O.J. Simpson trial miniseries worth watching

The new Mark & Mark podcast is a weekly show with Entertainment Editor Mark Meszoros and Sports Editor Mark Podolski crossing over into discussions sports and pop culture. On the first episode, Meszoros and Podolski talk about the pilot episode, which debuted Feb. 2, of FX's 10-episode miniseries "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story." Is it worth your time? Other topics include Super Bowl 50 and commercials, the likely end of the Johnny Manziel era in Cleveland, and if super Cavs fan Meszoros is all in on new Coach Tyronn Lue.

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'Force Awaken' breakdown

Entertainment Editor Mark Meszoros and Sports Editor Mark Podolski discuss 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in non-spoiler fashion, as they talk about what Meszoros, who screened the film this week, liked and didn't like about it, the potential for a record-breaking box-office weekend,  if the film is call-back to the magic of the original film in 1977, and more.

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