Massive Report Podcast

Ep.76

Well, that was a bit unexpected. Of all our conspiracy theories, estimations and speculations, NO ONE expected the Columbus Crew
to change full ownership on Tuesday. The podcast staff discuss the
exchange in ownership and look at the possibilities that are ahead of
this team as it enters a new and uncharted area of Crew history.
Our thanks go to the Hunt Family and Hunt Sports Group for their work in pioneering Major League Soccer and the Columbus Crew.
To Anthony Precourt and the Precourt Sport Ventures, welcome to Columbus and the Columbus Crew family.

Ep. 75

The Columbus Crew lose to Toronto IN Toronto for the first time ever. That's just depressing. The Crew also called for a press conference TODAY at noon to make a "Major Announcement" prompting some discussion and speculation on what it may be. Finally the podcast staff takes on possible replacements for Robert Warzycha in case he is actually replaced.

Ep. 74

Lots of drinking and passionate discussion about the state of the 2013 Columbus Crew. That's about all we can do at this point. Full slate of 6 contributors in the last segment. You don't want to miss this one.

Ep. 73

A bit of an unusual podcast. The podcast staff were only planning to go for about 40 minutes as there has not been much going on in Crew nation. However, we got into some debates and clocked in at just over and hour. A quick recap of the Wigan encounter with a look at some of the players who performed well. The task may be ugly, but the staff took on doing a mid season review. Finally, there are the score predictions and a look forward to the New England game.

Ep. 72

It wasn't a pummeling, but three point are three points. Podcast staff breaks down the debacle that was the last 10 minutes of the Crew vs Galaxy game. MLSsoccer.com analyst and writer Simon Borg joins the staff for some in depth discussion of the state of the Columbus Crew and what they can do to improve the prospect of their season. Borg also fielded questions about the USMNT and USA x Mexico in Columbus. Fear not, the podcast does talk about the Portland game,  Will Trapp, Crew marketing debacles, and quick preview of the Crew vs Dayton Dutch Lions in reserve league/USL Pro action.

Ep. 71

This is one of those episodes that you want to hear ALL of it. Yes, it's 1:40 long, but 50 solid minutes of it are with THE Frankie Hejduk. The podcast staff discusses the loss in Kansas City and its possible aftershocks to this season. Frankie joins the staff and talks everything from home brew to the U.S. Men's National Team. The staff closes out the podcast with a discussion of the upcoming matches against Los Angeles and Portland.

Ep. 70

The Crew drop another game at home. The fans are starting to raise the heat on the Front Office to take action. The podcast staff discusses the loss to Chicago and it's implications on the Crew's position in the standings. The infamous Steve Sirk joins in one the second segment for some lighter discussion of his time as a writer for the Crew and some of his Crew memories through the years. Lisa Philips stops by to provide some details about the next NorOnTour ,which will be heading to Kansas City on September 7th. A surprisingly heated discussion takes place when Jim Bach joins the staff for a discussion of the recently announced Crew international friendly against Wigan Athletic, 2013 FA Cup winners. As usual, the group finishes off this podcast talking about the upcoming game in Kansas City and score predictions.

Ep. 69

CREW BEAT MONTREAL. Well, that was unexpected!!! Was that the team that we should have been watching all year or was it just our 2013 anomaly. The podcast staff this week is joined by long time Crew fan and observer, Jim Bach. The staff is also joined by Australian correspondent Chris Edwards. The group discusses the win over Montreal, the loss to Chicago in the U.S. Open Cup, and previews the upcoming Chicago match in league competition. There were some mini rants, but they were nicely brought together in the lightening round.

Ep. 68

Do we really have to talk about what went down in Philly? Ok, the podcast staff quickly recaps the Philly game. Columbus Dispatch Crew beat writer joins the podcast staff to talk about the Crew, covering the Crew and his prospects for the team this season. Other topics include the Crew reserves against the Dayton Dutch Lions, the upcoming U.S. Open Cup action at Chicago and the home game against Montreal on Saturday at Crew Stadium. Don't forget to check out #CrewMegaTailgate on twitter for details regarding this event. Also, the game against Montreal is $1 beer/brat night at Crew Stadium.

Ep. 67

Lots of passionate discussion on tonight's podcast. The feeling of apathy among the fan base is rising and the podcast staff tries to come to terms with it. Steve Abreu finally makes an appearance on the podcast. Tony Galiffo brings down the house in segment 2 in his own little way.