Massive Report Podcast

Ep. 124

What a comeback?? I don't think we would ever though we would see this Crew team showing the ability to come back from a TWO GOAL DEFICIT.- We review the tie with Houston- We have an extended conversation with the new business president of the Columbus Crew, Andy Loughnane- Greg Benson hands out his cards for the week followed by Nate Beckman's look at this week's playoff forcast- Finally, we look at New England/Frankie Hejduk Night/$1beer+Brats nightDon't forget that Andy Loughnane will also be answering question via the Crew's twitter account (@ColumbusCrew) tomorrow from 11-11:30am. Send your question via the hashtag #AskLoughnane

Ep. 123

We really like doing these podcasts after the Columbus Crew go out an pound an opponent to the ground. - This week we look at the beating the Crew laid on Chivas.- The Crew add a new and VERY internationally experienced Austrian defender Emanuel Pogatetz to the team- Cards, cards, cards, and there are quite a few of them getting dished out by Greg Benson- Nate Beckman shares his playoff foorcaster- Finally we look at Houston and playoff possibilities for the very bunched up eastern conference. 

Ep. 122

Early edition..... yeah, because we feel like taking Labor Day off :-)We talk about - The loss to Montreal- TFC firing it's ENTIRE coaching staff- Look ahead to the game against Chivas- And, of course, your weekly dose of Cards Against Insanity with Greg Benson.Short SHORT show. 

Ep. 121

Way to turn up the heat Columbus Crew. After beating the LA Galaxy 4-1, the Crew came out firing again and decking the Dynamos with three goals to none. All three scored by three different players.We look at the team's performance against HoustonNate Beckman starts his, now weekly, segment of forecasting the Crew's playoff chances and crunching the numbers throughout the leagueA decent number of cards gets doled out by Greg Benson to kick off the third segment, and the subsequent discussion gets a little fieryFinally, we look at the upcoming Crew vs Montreal. 

Ep. 120

Yes, we are as surprised as you are. The Columbus Crew come out with guns a blazin' and deck the defenses of the Los Angeles Galaxy to the tune of 4-1 in front of team owner Anthony Preacourt, newly minted team president Andy Loughnane and a sellout crowd of 20,790.We break down the win and the performance of the team.We take a look at the tasks that will face new team business president Loughnane as he takes the reigns of the team.Matt Bernhardt joins us to talk about the win and this year's Crew attendance, but not till after Greg Benson doles out his weekly stack of cards. You don't want to miss this edition.Finally, we talk Houston and do some score predictions.

Ep. 119

Not the kind of history anyone had hoped to see Saturday night. The Crew, for the first time ever, have been swept by Toronto FC and have fallen below them on the table. We discuss what took place on Saturday, what didn't take place during the MLS transfer window and other odds and ends.A new edition of Cards Against Insanity kicks off the 3rd segment along rants from the one and only, friend of the show, Tony Galiffo.Finally we take a look at the Galaxy game. 

Ep. 118

Yes, we took a week off. Yes, our producer is back from his family vacation and so are we. Lots to talk about and best of all, the Crew have been undefeated in the last 3 games. Silly season is in full swing and the Crew is in the midst of A LOT of rumors.Cards Against  Insanity dishes our enough cards from the last two weeks to fill almost 9 minutes at the top of segment 3Finally, we look at the upcoming game against Toronto and the three game home stretch. 

Ep. 117

A come from behind win and Crew nation rejoiced. Let's hope this gets things back on the right track for the black and gold. At least that's part of what we discussed tonight. If you had to cut/trade a player in this transfer window, who would it be. We take that topic on in segment two.Greg Benson brings on the HEAT.....er.....cards in a new edition of "Cards Against Insanity"We are joined by the one and only Steve Sirk to discuss his new book "Kirk Urso: Forever Massive" Finally we looks at the upcoming games against Crystal Palace and New England RevolutionDon't forget, you can PRE-ORDER your copy of "Kirk Urso: Forever Massive" and receive it on August 9th at the Kirk Urso Memorial Night. Follow THIS LINK for details and order form.

Ep. 116

In this podcast we avoid talking about the crew till the last 15 minutes of the show. Apparently we still have stuff to say about this team. World Cup wrap up with a guest from each continent all LIVE at Hendoc's. 

Ep. 115

- The Crew earn a tie in Colorado- USMNT bows out of the world Cup- HOLY CRAP WHAT DID GERMANY JUST DO TO BRAZIL- The Crew take on NYRB on saturday in a game that takes place between Brazil vs Netherlands and Germany vs Argentina. We give our predictions for that game and the last two games of the 2014 World Cup Tournament.