Trump trumps Hillary

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:

- Donald Trump's historic presidential win over Hillary Clinton shocked the nation. The Marks take on Trump's win from all angles.

- The Cavaliers visited the White House and President Obama on Nov. 10, signifying the last celebration of last season's NBA championship. At 6-1, is the team already on cruise control.

- The Browns could be heading to a historic 0-16 campaign. Is this worse than any Browns fans hoping to hit rock-bottom and build it back up could imagine?

- On Nov. 10, the Browns play the Ravens in prime time, and North Carolina QB and Mentor graduate Mitch Trubisky, who could be one of the top QBs in next year's draft, is also playing in prime time. What game will you watch?

- Meszoros talks about the new sci-fi film starring Amy Adams "Arrival," and Podolski gives his take on "Doctor Strange."

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Game 7 heartbreak

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:

- It was Game 7 heartbreak for the Indians, as they lost the World Series to Cubs, who ended 108 years of frustration. The Marks give their reaction.

- Progressive Field turned into Wrigley Field east as thousands took over the ballpark in Game 7. Who's to blame - Indians fans who sold their tickets, the secondary ticket market, or the Indians?

- The top rivalry in the NBA in Cavs-Warriors. Is Indiaans-Cubs the next great rivalry in Major League Baseball?

- The 0-8 Browns are trending to the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and Mentor graduate and North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky is the No. 1 quarterback on draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s "Big Board." The Marks wonder if Trubisky to the Browns is a good idea.

- Meszoros gives two big thumbs up to two films opening this weekend, "Doctor Strange," and "Hacksaw Ridge." Plus, Podolski goes back in time to remember a lost comic book treasure found by his brother last Christmas.

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The fun doesn't stop as the Indians are in the World Series

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

- The Indians are in the World Series, and are awaiting their opponents. The Marks break down this playoff run, and compare it to the Cavaliers' postseason run to the championship.​

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- Just how valuable is Andrew Miller to the Indians?

- Meszoros on the state of movies in 2016, and a lookahead to "Doctor Strange" in November and "Star Wars: Rogue One" in December.

- The Marks are watching news shows such as NBC's "Timeless" and FOX's "Pitch" and "Lethal Weapon." Listen for thumbs up or thumbs down.

 

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Indians storm into ALCS; will the Browns go 0-16?

After a hiatus, the Mark&Mark podcast is back!

Hosts Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros are joined by Cleveland pro sports writer Jeff Schudel to discuss the following topics:

- The Indians rolled into the ALCS with a sweep of the Red Sox, but can their starting rotation hold up vs. the Blue Jays?

- The 0-5 Browns injury situation is a mess heading their Oct. 16 game at Tennessee, and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Will this team go 0-16?

- The Cavaliers are in the middle of their preseason, but it's never to early to discuss what many believe is the inevitable - Cleveland-Golden State in the NBA Finals.

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Josh Gordon is back, Tyronn Lue cashes in, Indians struggling

On Episode 25 of the Mark&Mark Podcast, Cleveland pro sports writer Jeff Schudel joins The News-Herald's Mark Meszoros and Mark Podolski to discuss the following topics:

- Wide receiver Josh Gordon has been reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Should the Browns welcome him back? (00:00-14:00)

- Coach Tyronn Lue signs a reported five-year, $35 million deal with the Cavaliers. (14:00-20:00)

- The Indians are 7-11 since their 14-game winning streak. Is there reason to be concerned? (20:00-28:00)

- The Marks break down the new "Justice League" and "Wonder Woman" trailers that debuted at San Diego Comic-Con, plus others. (28:00-37:00)

- The Mark also give their take on the new animated film, "Batman: The Killing Joke." (37:00-44:00)

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Wrapping up the Rebuplican National Convention

On Episode 24 of the Mark&Mark Podcast, The News-Herald's Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros discuss the following topics:

- The Marks' experiences at the Republican National Convention in downtown Cleveland.

- What are expectations if Browns receiver Josh Gordon is reinstated, and what to make of the Indians' Michael Brantley's recent injury setback.

- Meszoros reviews "Star Trek Beyond," which opens in theaters this weekend.

- The Marks review this year's "Cinema at the Sqaure" slate of films at the Playhouse Theatre.

- Podolski summer reading recommendation of the week: "The Last Great Fight," by Joe Layden.

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The circus (aka the RNC) is coming to town

On Episode 23 of the Mark&Mark Podcast, The News-Herald's Mark Meszoros and Mark Podolski discuss the following topics:

- The Republican National Convention comes to Cleveland beginning July 18. With Donald Trump, expect the unexpected.

- Kevin Durant is now a Golden State Warrior. Who's the favorite next season, the Cavaliers or the Warriors?

- Running back Isiah Crowell's controversial social media post and what the Browns should do.

- The Marks look ahead to the second half for the first-place Indians.

- Meszoros reviews the just-released Emmy Award nominations

- What's with the bashing of the all-female cast of the "Ghostbusters" remake that hit theaters this weekend?

- The Marks share their choices for a new segment: Summer books

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