Massive Report Podcast

Ep. 90

Playoff talk all night long. Yes, the Crew are out of the running for the MLS Cup, but that doesn't mean that soccer has stopped. We talk with Mark Fishkin from the "Seeing Red" podcast with regards to the New York Red Bulls and their playoff direction following a 2-2 tie with Houston. We also talk about playoff predictions and complain about MLS playoff format, 

Ep. 89

Aaaaaaaand....... it's all over. We look back at the last game of the season. We look forward to the off season. We do a "Keep or Cut" segment looking at the current roster and projected 2014 budget. A lively discussion takes place in the 3rd segment regarding quarter horses. Finally we close the podcast with a discussion of realistic expectations for the Crew in the off season.

Ep. 88

Well, this pretty much takes care of whatever meaning that was left in the 2013 season. The Crew drop a critical result by losing to New England. The Crew do have a chance to exact revenge on that same team and knocking them out of the playoffs by handing them a loss when the Revolution comes to Crew stadium this Sunday. The podcast staff looks at the loss at New England and what lead to the Crew waving the playoffs goodbye. Jon Parker who covers the Revolution for MLS UK joins the discussion in the second segment with regards to what the Revolution must do against the Crew this week in order to make the playoffs. Crew Team Awards are upon us and we make our predictions for the recipients of the annual event's awards. Finally, we take a look at the last game of the year and score predictions for the Crew's final contest of 2013.

Ep. 87

It was a bye week for Columbus, so we kick off the podcast talking about the Crew's playoff possibilities. With rumors swirling of Major League Soccer looking to move to an August to June schedule, the staff talks about the merits of the change and how it would affect the league, players and fans. Since this episode was live, the staff fielded questions from listeners/viewers throughout the 3rd segment. Finally, we look ahead to the last two games against New England.

Ep. 86

     The optimism regarding the Columbus Crew making the playoffs took a major hit with the 1-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City last Saturday. However, the Crew are not yet eliminated from playoff contention. Special guest, Crew goalkeeper Matt Lampson, joins the podcast staff to talk about the "Light the Night" charity walk and "Team Lamp Strong" in benefit and support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For more information on the event and how to participate and support, please visit www.TheCrew.com/LampStrong.   Eternal optimist and Crew ambassador Frankie Hejduk jumps on for a segment to discuss the playoff possibilities and inject some replacement optimism into the attending crowd with regards to playoff chances.

Ep. 85

Um... so.... The Crew went on the road, put up FOUR GOALS and beat FC Dallas. The Massive Report podcast staff looks at the team's transformation under Brian Bliss and it's charge in attempt to sneak into the playoffs.

Ep. 84

The Crew take down the Chicago Fire the way they should have done all season long. Lots of talk about the win over Chicago and the prospect of the Crew making the playoffs with only 4 games remaining and the Crew needing to win out in order to have any hope in reaching the post season.

Ep. 83

It was he BEST SOCCER WEEK IN COLUMBUS. Period. We talk about it for one hour and 17 minutes. USA vs Mexico quad-peat, the Crew's win vs Montreal, Crew vs Chicago, Brian Bliss, Anthony Precourt, new stadium speculation, and even Popeye.

Ep. 82

Mostly USA vs Mex discussion, but what do you expect when the game is in less than 24 hours. It's a podcast full of guests though. The staff is joined by @Fakesigi @4castnate @Wrongsideofpond @AliveEditor and editor in chief @GuldanMr. 

Ep. 81

Well, it finally happened. Robert Warzycha was relived of his duties as the head coach of your Columbus Crew. Lot of discussion focused on what that means to the team, the fans and the rest of the season. There was some, though minimal, discussion of the Seattle game and the upcoming game against Houston on Wednesday.