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Listeners of Massive Report Podcast that love the show mention:The Massive Report Podcast is a fantastic listen for fans of the Columbus Crew and MLS. The hosts do an excellent job of discussing the team and the league with a mix of intelligence, humor, and passion. The show provides in-depth analysis and information that you won't find in other Crew-related productions. The guests they have on, such as former players Danny O'Rourke and Duncan Oughton, add even more value to the podcast. The audio quality is professional despite being recorded live at a bar, and the hosts are well-prepared and knowledgeable about the sport. It's evident that they put in effort to provide a high-quality show for their listeners.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is that it caters to both die-hard fans and casual viewers of MLS. They provide enough detail and analysis to satisfy those who want more in-depth discussion, but also keep it accessible to casual listeners. It's also refreshing that the show isn't entirely biased towards Columbus; they discuss other teams in the league as well. This adds variety and ensures that it can be enjoyed by fans from different cities.
There really isn't much to criticize about this podcast. If anything, some listeners may find that it focuses too much on Columbus or lacks coverage of certain topics or teams. However, considering it is primarily a fan podcast for the Columbus Crew, it's understandable that they would prioritize their local team. Additionally, some people might prefer more frequent episodes during the regular season instead of periodic releases.
In conclusion, The Massive Report Podcast is a must-listen for fans of the Columbus Crew and MLS. Whether you're in Ohio or not, this podcast offers engaging discussions about soccer strategy, game reviews/previews, interviews with key figures in soccer, and updates on both local and national teams. The hosts are knowledgeable and prepared while keeping the tone light-hearted and enjoyable throughout each episode. It's an excellent resource for staying up-to-date and feeling connected to the Columbus Crew, even if you're hundreds of miles away.
The Columbus Crew are having a run of BAD FORM. What is happening? How can they fix their issues? Have we lost faith in the team? All that and more as Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the last two games against Nashville and Miami.
A couple of 1-1 ties that should have been wins for the Columbus Crew. Should we panic yet? Well, yes and no. Brian, Brett, and Sam look what took place against Montreal and Cincinnati, and what can the Crew do in their next matchup against Charlotte.
The Crew grab a very very late point in Philadelphia to keep pace with Cincinnati at the top of the East. How did things break down? Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph look back at this top matchup. Also, Montreal and FC Cincinnati preview, and some Ring of Honor discussion. Who would you put in the Ring of Honor?
The Columbus Crew lay FOUR goals on Charlotte and jump to the top of the East. Brian, Murph, and Sam break down how things played out. The Crew travel to Philadelphia to face the Union next.
We survived episode 500 to bring you 501. The Crew capture all three points at home from the Bruce Arena led San Jose Earthquakes despite not playing their best game. Murph, Brett, Bart, and Sam break down how this took place. Columbus now starts a tougher stretch which kicks off with Charlotte at the LDC.
Well, here it is in all it's glory. listener discretion is advised on segments 2 and "After Hours". Our thanks to Patrick Schulte and Max Arfsten for joining our celebration. Thanks to the current and previous hosts who were able to make it, and to all of those who came to watch, listen, and hang out with other Crew fans.
The Columbus Crew grab another road win against St. Louis City FC in a 2-1 comeback. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Sam break down the win, but the bigger news of the week was the signing of Daniel Gadzag from the Philadelphia Union. And how will the meeting of undefeated teams look in Cleveland? 500th Episode celebration will take place at City Tavern on April 21 at 7pm. Come for hang out with current and previous hosts and surprise guests at the recording.
Special guest Chris Doran drops in to chat about the Crew win against Montreal and happening around the league. Crew 2 continues it's march in the U.S. Open Cup, but is not doing as well in MLS Next Pro play. How will the game against Miami in Cleveland look? 500th Episode celebration will take place at City Tavern on April 21 at 7pm. Come for hang out with current and previous hosts and surprise guests at the recording.
Josh Williams is on this episode!! That's it. That's all you need to know. Ok, the Crew beat D.C. United on the road too.
The Columbus Crew dominated NYCFC in every aspect, but couldn't put the ball into the net and settle for a draw. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph look back at the good and the bad. Crew2, however, dominated NY renegades in their U.S. Open Cup first round matchup. Can the Crew get a win in DC? 500th Episode celebration will take place at City Tavern on April 21 at 7pm. Come for hang out with current and previous hosts and surprise guests at the recording.
The Columbus Crew defeat LAFC in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, but bow out of the tournament on a 2-4 aggregate score. The Crew also managed to secure a point on the road against MLS new comers San Diego FC despite playing a man down for most of the 2nd half. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down all the action and then go on a weird and hilarious tangent in at the end.
A bad loss on the road and a 0-0 result in a game the Crew should have won. What's going on? Murph, Brett, Bart, and Sam breakdown contests against LAFC and Houston and how the Crew's current deficiencies have affected the results. No time for rest, though, as the Crew take on LAFC again in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup stage at home, then travel to battle MLS newcomers San Diego on the road.
Neil Sika joins Brian, Murph, and Sam to break down the Crew's victory over New England on the road, and preview the next two contest against LAFC and Houston.
The Columbus Crew kick off the 2025 season with a win against visiting Chicago Fire in comeback fashion. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down how the team looked in it's first public game and all the good and bad on the night.
Crewsmas is upon us! Let us rejoice, even if it's a tad apprehensive, in its return. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph come at you with preseason analysis for everything around the Crew universe as we kick off the 2025 season.
Cucho is gone. Murph, Brett, Bart, and Sam discuss the departure of Columbus Crew MVP Cucho Hernandez to Real Betis, what moves the front office can make, and the impact it will have on the 2025 season and beyond.
It's 2025 and we are kicking things off by recapping a very quite off season for the Columbus Crew. Brain, Brett, Murph, and Sam look at the roster, the upcoming season schedule, and the current state of the team.
NOT THE FINAL EPISODE OF THE SEASON. Brett, Bart, Murph, and Sam take a look at how the 1st round of the playoffs shook out. Happy Trails to Alex Matan! Who else could be going... or staying? Have an off-season topic you would like to hear discussed? How would you feel about a LIVE show recording? Drop us a line on Twitter, Blue Sky, or Threads.
"We've come to the end of the road" ~ Boys II Men 1992 It's been one heck of a season, but the Crew fell short on their attempt to repeat as MLS Cup champions. Brain, Brett, Bart, and Murph look back at how things went down in the New York Red Bulls series.
That was a less than idea start for the Crew, but hope is not all gone yet. Patrick Murphy and radio voice of the Crew Chris Doran break down what happened on Tuesday and how Columbus can rebound on the road to force a game three.
IT'S PLAYOFFS TIME!!! The Crew take on the Red Bulls in round one. Could MLS switch to a fall-spring season? League and random season awards with Brian, Brett, Bart, Murph, and Sam.
After a two week hiatus due to various scheduling conflicts, WE ARE BACK!! Recapping the last four games of the 2024 regular season, looking ahead to the playoffs, and maybe rant a little bit of ranting on MLS's decision to send Inter Miami to the FIFA Club World Cup.
Another two game week for the Crew saw them lose Campeones Cup on penalty kicks to Club America and getting a 2-2 tie on the road against D.C. United. Sandwiched between the two games was a trip to the White House to be honored for their 2023 MLS Cup Championship. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam break all those events down and look ahead to the critical home stretch starting with Messi and Miami.
Two game in a week. Two wins in a week. The Crew keep rolling on at home and on the road. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam break down the highs and lows of both wins and look ahead to Campeones Cup and a road trip to DC.
Welp, it came down to a rather cold Hell Is Real result in the 0-0 tie, but both teams secure playoff spots in the process. Now that Crew take on another double game week against Toronto and Orlando.
Well, that was a weird game. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the strange events of the Seattle game and look ahead to Hell Is Real.
Add another trophy to the case!! The Crew beat LAFC AGAIN in a championship game edging out the visitors with a 3-1 score to claim the Leagues Cup title. But there is no rest for the weary as they immediately travel to Philadelphia to face the Union in a midweek clash followed by NYCFC at home on Saturday. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph bring you all the takes and predictions
BONUS POD!! The Columbus Crew advance to the Leagues Cup Final and will take on LAFC in a 2023 MLS Cup rematch.
The Crew win in comeback fashion twice to advance to the Leagues Cup semi-final. Brett, Murph, and Sam break down the action and look at game against Philadelphia and future possible opponents as the tournament wraps up
The Columbus Crew drop a FOUR spot on Sporting Kansas City for the second time this season, with this result eliminating the visitors from League Cup competition. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph recap the game and the contributions of new comers Dejuan Jones and Dylon Chambost. The Crew will not face Messi when they take on Miami for the next round, and we discuss their odds. Also, could bigger Crew games really get moved to Cleveland??
The All-Star game week has come and gone, how can we make this event be better for everyone involved? The Crew beat an EPL team and look to rebound from the games against Charlotte and Atlanta. Oh, Leagues Cup is just around the corner too.
It was a glorious beatdown and confirmation that the 2023 MLS Cup final was no fluke. Murph, Brett, and Bart take a look at the Crew's performance on the road against LAFC and how that can continue in another double game week against Charlotte at home and at Atlanta.
Toronto FC was no match for the freight train that is the Columbus Crew offense. The Crew scored 6 goals in 2 games and allowed NONE. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Bart at a look at both games and look ahead to the 2023 MLS Cup rematch this weekend against LAFC in Los Angeles.
The Crew lay a 5-1 beating on New England AT Gillett Stadium in their first meeting with former head coach Caleb Porter. Brett, Bart, Murph, and Sam break down the game and the changes in look after the departure of Aidan Morris. Nashville and Toronto now come to town on a double game week.
It was an emotional night at the LDC. The Columbus Crew send Aidan Morris out with a dominant performance against Sporting Kansas City. Brian, Murph, and Sam take a look back at the game, and the impact of this move. The Crew turn their attention to a hot New England team and former Crew boss Caleb Porter.
The Columbus Crew returned from the international break and kept their streak going beating NYCFC at Yankee Stadium. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam break down the game and look ahead to the games at DEPLETED Inter Miami, and the first home game in almost 2 months again Sporting Kansas City.
BONUS CONTENT!! Well, the news of Aidan Morris's transfer came down pretty quickly, so we had to do an emergency pod. Our thoughts on the impact of this move on Aidan and the team moving forward. Does Aidan belong in the Ring of Honor once his career is done? We discuss.
Pat recounts his trip to Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, Bart had some poop jokes he had held on for a week, oh, and Tim Bezbatchinko is leaving the Crew. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph look at all the things that have taken place for the last 2 weeks. Oh, and the Crew play NYCFC at Yankee Stadium on Friday.
That didn't look good. It also sounded like it didn't feel good for the players or staff going in. Alas, the Crew failed to bring home the CONCACAF Champions League cup home from Pachuca. Brian, Brett, and Sam break down what we know, what we saw, and what we heard from Mexico.
The Columbus Crew rack up their third win in a row on the road, but their next one may be the most important road game in their history. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph look back at the Crew's 2-0 win at Orlando, a very rare penalty reverse UNO call, and a brace by Diego Rossi. Everyone turns their eyes to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final against Pachuca on Saturday.
The Crew pick up 2 wins on the road against Montreal and Chicago to get back on the right track in MLS play. Still no Cucho. Brian, Murph, and Sam break down the action and look ahead to the last league play matchup against Orlando before the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico.
"I had a weird feeling about this game..." ~Wilfried Nancy Same, coach. Same. Alas, there is a first time for everything, and this time is was a home loss against FC Cincinnati. Brian, Brett, Murph, Bart, and occasionally Sam break down the Columbus Crew's breakdowns and look ahead to double game week at Montreal and at Chicago.
You're not tired of CONCACAF talk yet, are you? Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam bring their perspective on this historic Champions Cup run. And of course we talk Hell Is Real too
The Crew beat Monterrey, but return to the cycle of draws for their 5th straight against Montreal. We have thoughts. Lots of thoughts.
It was the Ted Unkle show again at a Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers game. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Sam bring the heat after watching the replay. The Crew's busy week continues, and the group takes a look at the upcoming game vs Monterrey and Montreal.
The Columbus Crew get a HISTORIC win in Mexico to advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the first time ever, then proceed to earn a point on the road against a top Western Conference team in Real Salt Lake with a lineup of second line players. Brian, Brett, and Sam break down both games and look to the matchup against Portland.
The Columbus Crew drop 2 points at home with a tie against DC United, Cucho's frustration gets the best of him, CONCACAF return leg in Mexico, and a trip west to face Real Salt Lake.
The Columbus Crew salvage a point on the road at Nashville without the services of Cucho Hernandez, but at what cost. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph breakdown the game and speculate to Cucho's reason for absence. Tigres and D.C. United both visit Lower(dot)com field in a 5 day span, how will the Crew fare in the two competitions?
A frustrating game in Charlotte for the Columbus Crew sees them dropping their first points of the season. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the positives and negatives of the game, and how the Crew can rebound against Nashville on the road.
A win on aggregate against Houston and a totally dominating performance against New York Red Bulls. The Columbus Crew are flying high to start off the season. What have we learned about this team. The replacement referees are a topic of conversation again. And welcome back Will Sands.