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Movies, TV, music, apps, comics – Entertainment Editor Mark Meszoros and Mark Podolski dive in and talk about what’s fun in the world of pop culture with guests from inside and outside The News-Herald. These conversations between “Mez,” “Podo” and others are an extension of The News-Herald’s Tuned i…

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2017


    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.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    'The Last Jedi' (non-spoiler) review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017


    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.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    'Justice League' review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017


    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.”DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Thor Ragnarok, Stranger Things 2 reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017


    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.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    October blues for Indians, Browns, Lebron

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017


    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"DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    A streak to remember

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017


    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.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Goodbye Kyrie, Hello Kizer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2017


    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.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Talking Kizer, Trubisky and Kyrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017


    On this episode of the Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and Morning Journal discuss the following topics:- The NFL debuts of the Browns' DeShone Kizer and the Bears' Mitchell Trubisky. Should both begin the season as their team's starter at quarterback?- Will the Cavalies gather for media day in Independence with Kyrie Irving still on their roster? The Marks try to figure it out.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Derrick Rose rumors, plus Stipe Miocic, Game of Thrones, Dunkirk talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017


    On this week's Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Meszoros and Mark Podolski of The News-Herald and Morning Journal discuss the following topics:- The Derrick Rose-to-the-Cavaliers rumors- Christopher Nolan's new war film "Dunkirk," which opens in theaters this weekend- UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic won't talk about his next opponent with UFC until issues with his contract have been addressed.- Meszoros breaks down the start of a new season of HBO's "Game of Thrones."DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Spider-Man, Planet of the Apes add summer sizzle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017


    On this week's Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Meszoros and Mark Podolski of The News-Herald and Morning Journal discuss the following topics:- "Spider-Man: Homecoming," which opens on July 7. The Marks rave about Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man, and everything else in Spidey's glorious return to the big screen.- "War for The Planet of The Apes," which opens on July 14. The Apes trilogy comes to an end, and the Marks can't get enough of this film directed by Matt Reeves. Bottom line: Run out to see Spider-Man and Planet of the Apes.- Meszoros also discusses "Despicable Me 3" and "Baby Driver," plus "Wonder Woman" reaches $700 million worldwide at the box office, and Podolski is ready for a switch to Netflix.- The Marks break down the Indians' Jose Ramirez's rise to becoming an all-star, and Chauncey Billups' decision to say no to the Cavaliers' general manager post.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE 

    Agreeing to disagree on David Griffin's departure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017


    On this week's Mark&Mark Podcast episode, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros have a lively discussion about David Griffin's departure as Cavaliers general manager. Plus, the Marks recap the NBA Finals, and discuss the new film "Transformers: The Last Knight" and the so-so summer movie season so far.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Wonderful discussion: NBA Finals preview, Wonder Woman review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017


    On this week's Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Meszoros and Mark Podolski of The News-Herald and Morning Journal preview the NBA Finals between the Cavaliers and Warriors, then discuss the new superhero film "Wonder Woman," which opens this weekend. The Marks give their Finals predictions, plus thumbs up or down for the Gal Gadot-led movie.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    LeBron and Stipe greatest of all time?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017


    On this episode of the Mark&Mark Podocast, Mark Meszoros and Mark Podolski of The News-Herald and Morning Journal raise the question: Is LeBron James in line to be the great basketball player of all time? Plus, Podolski discusses UFC champion Stipe Miocic's status of becoming the greatest heavyweight of all time. Finally, the Marks discuss "Alien Convenant," which hits theaters this weekend.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Summer movie preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017


    On this week's episode of the Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and The Morning Journal preview the summer movie season, starting with "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," which opens everywhere on May 5. Joining the Marks is Mentor High School senior Isabella Futchi, who is shadowing members of The N-H staff in May.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    NFL Draft preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017


    Cleveland pro sports writer Jeff Schudel joins Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros on this week's Mark&Mark podcast to preview the NFL Draft, and discuss the Cavaliers' first-round series vs. the Pacers. The guys talk, of course, about the quarterbacks, including Mentor native Mitchell Trubisky. Will the Browns trade down from the No. 1 overall pick? What about at Nos. 12 and 33 overall? Plus, Cavaliers talk focuses on the state of the Eastern Conference playoffs with the No. 1 seed Celtics in trouble vs. the Bulls.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Cavaliers, Indians on April 5 ... Oh what a night!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2017


    On this week's episode of the Mark&Mark Podcast, Cleveland Pro Sports writer Jeff Schudel joins Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and Morning Journal to discuss a memorable April 5 as the Cavaliers took control of the East with a big win over the Celtics, and the Indians came from behind to defeat the Rangers,a win highlighted by Francisco Lindor's dramatic ninth-inning grand slam.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Happy trails to Chapel Hills, N.C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2017


    On the March 23 episode of the Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Meszoros and Mark Podolski of The News-Herald and Morning Journal discuss the following topics:- Podolski's trip to Chapel Hill, N.C., for Mentor grad Mitchell Trubisky's pro day at the University of North Carolina, and the absence of the Browns' Sashi Brown and Hue Jackson.- Meszoros breaks down the upcoming Cleveland International Film Festival, and four documentaries to watch.- Podolski on his upcoming story about the documentary, "Breaking Balls," about the annual bocce tournament in Wickliffe, and its director and producer John Vourlis, a Wickliffe native.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Browns free agency and a spirited Terrelle Pryor discussion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017


    EDITOR’S NOTE: This podcast was recorded before the Browns traded for Texans QB Brock Osweiler.On this week’s episode of the Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski, Mark Meszoros and guest Jeff Schudel of The News-Herald and Morning Journal discuss the following topics:• How much did the Browns improve with the reported signings of offensive linemen Joel Bitonio, Kevin Zeitler and J.C. Tretter, plus wide receiver Kenny Britt?• Is wide receiver Terrelle Pryor worth re-signing?• Mitchell Trubisky’s performance at the NFL Scouting Combine.• Meszoros and Podolski discuss two new films, “Logan” and “Kong: Skull Island,” the latter which opens this weekend.• Podolski talks about next week’s Cleveland Wizard World and his interview with Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy, who will make an appearance.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Oscars preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2017


    On this week's episode of the Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and Morning Journal preview the Feb. 26 Academy Awards show.Will "La La Land" make history, plus who are the favorites, and who could surprise? DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Talking LeBron, Carmelo, Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017


    On this episode of the Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and Morning Journal discuss the following topics:- The controversy surrounding LeBron James. First, the Marks discuss James' he-said, he-said squabble with TNT's Charles Barkley, and then the rumors of Cavaliers trade involving Carmelo Anthony.- The Patriots' rally to defeat the Falcons in the Super Bowl was a win for the ages, and continues to show as long as the Browns don't have a quarterback, they have no chance.- Thumbs up or thumbs down for the Lego Batman Movie? The Marks break it down.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    2017 movie preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2017


    On this week's episode of the Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and The Morning Journal discuss the following topics:- The Marks preview the 2017 slate of movies, including the likes of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," "Dunkirk," "Justic League," and others.- Meszoros reacts to the Academy Awards nominations.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Should the Browns draft Mitch Trubisky No. 1?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2017


    On this week's episode of the Mar&Mark Podcast, pro sports writer Jeff Schudel joins Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros to discuss the following topics:- Should the Browns draft North Carolina QB Mitch Trubisky of Mentor High School No. 1 overall?- Are the Indians the favorites in the American Leauge after signing free agent Edwin Encarnacion? Is the signing the biggest in franchise history? - Where Kyle Korver fits in with the Cavaliers after the team made the move to trade for the Atlanta Hawks sharp shooter.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Looking back at the cheers, tears of 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2016


    On this week's Mark&Mark Podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and Morning Journal look back at 2016 and discuss the following subjects:- The Marks reveal their favorite movies and TV shows of 2016, plus honorable mentions and more.- Their favorite sports moments of the year.- The deaths in sports and pop culture that hit them the hardest.- Podolski gives his sports wish list, and the Marks discuss their most anticipated films of 2017. DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Cavs, Browns plus 'Rogue One' spoiler discussions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2016


    On this weeks' episode of the Mark&Mark podcast, Mark Podolski and Mark Meszoros of The News-Herald and Morning Journal discuss the following topics:- How will the J.R. Smith injury affect the Cavaliers?- Despite being 0-14, the Browns are still in a battle for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft with the 1-13 49ers.- Is star players sitting out bowl games good for college football?- Podolski reacts to the departure of John Carroll football coach Tom Arth to the FCS level.- The reality TV show "America Ninja Warrior" is coming to Cleveland in May.- A spoiler discussion of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

    Stars Wars Rogue One non-spoiler discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2016


    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 official title of the film is "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." With that out of the way, Meszoros and Podolski break down the film in non-spoiler fashion.- Meszoros breaks down the Golden Globe nominees for best picture as the race for the Oscars officially begins.DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE

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