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Mark's Remarks#49 - Andre DePina-GrayOn this week's show, Rhode Island Football defensive back Andre DePina-Gray joins the show. The Rhode Island native walks us through his college recruitment journey, the battles he faced on the road to a scholarship, and how the URI Football program has evolved since he joined as a walk-on in 2022. Follow Andre on Instagram: @_adg_30Follow Mark's Remarks on Instagram, X, & YouTube: @marksremarkspod
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Hudson River Blue PodcastWill Charlotte away finally go NYCFC's way?The MLS regular season is over, and the MLS Cup Playoffs are next, so this episode is spent mostly getting ready for the start of New York City FC's best-of-three series against Charlotte FC.
We can't jump right into our Charlotte preview, though, because there's Decision Day and one final regular-season game to revisit. Hosts Mark Radigan and John Baney and producer Andrew Leigh discuss the disappointments and concerns coming out of the loss to Seattle Sounders FC, flagging some points of worry that emerged for NYCFC over the final few games of their MLS season.
2025-10-221h 03Hudson River Blue PodcastA Decision Day preview extravaganzaWe're pumped for MLS Decision Day in this episode because we're more than ready to know where New York City FC will finish in the Eastern Conference and who they'll face in the rapidly-approaching MLS Cup Playoffs.
Our Decision Day-centric episode begins with hosts Mark Radigan and John Baney and producer Andrew Leigh talking through all the possibilities in front of NYCFC, as they have a chance to earn home-field advantage at the start of the playoffs by finishing as high as fourth in the East.
To do that, they'd need a positive result in...
2025-10-1559 minHudson River Blue PodcastFinal reflections on David Lee's NYCFC tenureEpisode 59 drops in the middle of an international break for New York City FC, but topics of discussion remain plentiful for the pod.
Hosts Mark Radigan and John Baney and producer Andrew Leigh kick things off with a review of the 1-0 road loss to the Philadelphia Union, a win that saw Philly clinch the Supporters' Shield and saw the New York City FC attack silenced while the team lost ground in the race for home-field advantage in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Our conversation about the Union game includes discussion of the game's one and only goal...
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Mark's Remarks#48 - Jordan KoduahAfter a brief summer hiatus following Mark's graduation from URI in May, Mark's Remarks is back! To kick off this new era of the show, former Rhode Island Men's Soccer midfielder and current Northeastern Men's Soccer assistant coach Jordan Koduah joins the program. The Connecticut native discusses his college soccer journey, how his undergraduate career at the University of Hartford prepared him for his stint in Kingston, and how his transition from the playing field to the sidelines has fared, embarking on a coaching career.Follow Jordan on Instagram: @coachjkoduFollow...
2025-10-0156 minHudson River Blue PodcastDerby dub and a David Lee departureThere's so much going on in the world of New York City FC right now and Episode 58 of this podcast does its best to keep up with all the spinning plates.
First order of business: Those two most recent NYCFC matches, first the heavy loss at Citi Field to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF, then the Hudson River Derby triumph over the Red Bulls on the road in Harrison, New Jersey.
Hosts Mark Radigan and John Baney and producer Andrew Leigh discuss what went so wrong against Miami, namely that New York City missed...
2025-10-0158 minHudson River Blue PodcastStreaking into a Messi visit and a DerbyIt's one podcast episode, but it's about four different New York City FC matches.
That's the name of the game at this busiest of busy part of the MLS season, though the fixture congestion isn't doing anything to slow down a scorching-hot NYCFC team that's now won three straight matches and climbed way up to 4th Place in the Eastern Conference.
This episode kicks off with hosts Mark Radigan and John Baney and producer Andrew Leigh reviewing the club's two most recent wins, both at Yankee Stadium and both over Eastern Conference playoff rivals, Columbus...
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The Soccer View PodcastEpisode 85: Hudson River Derby Preview ft. Mark Radigan ( Hudson River Blue) & Dan Rebain (Area Sports Network)The boys are back for Episode 85 as both NYCFC & the New York Red bulls close out the MLS 2025 season with a NY derby set in Sports Illustrated Stadium. We're joined by Mark Radigan from Hudson River Blue & Daniel Rebain from Area Sports Network to discuss both teams as the MLS playoff race heats up. We also preview Leo Messi coming to NYC to play New York City FC at CitiField. Tune in!
2025-09-231h 02Hudson River Blue PodcastBig NYCFC win leads to a busier, bigger weekSpirits are high and confidence is high on the pod this week on the heels of New York City FC's dramatic 3-1 win on the road over the Chicago Fire.
Any pessimism that lingered from the disappointing loss to DC United before the international break got washed away by those three New York City goals scored on the shores of Lake Michigan, and your hosts Mark Radigan and John Baney plus producer Andrew Leigh kick off Episode 56 by diving into the team's big win over the Fire.
That includes discussing the potential for Nico Fernán...
2025-09-1746 minHudson River Blue PodcastAnother beast of the East slayed by the PigeonsNew York City FC went to Cincinnati and beat the team that was at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference table, a statement win if there ever was one.
Episode 53 starts with a review of that huge 1-0 victory for New York City at TQL Stadium, a relatively dominant 1-0 win at that.
Your hosts Mark Radigan and John Baney and producer Andrew Leigh give you a rundown of all that worked well for New York City against Cincinnati, like an influential performance from midfielder Aiden O'Neill, more key saves made by Matt Freese...
2025-08-271h 02Hudson River Blue PodcastA win that was worth the waitThere was a lengthy wait between matches for New York City FC thanks to that recent Columbus Crew postponement, and playing their first MLS match of August against Nashville SC required waiting out a long weather delay in the Bronx.
All that waiting still culminated in a victory for New York City FC, giving hosts Mark Radigan and John Baney and producer Andrew Leigh lots of points of discussion to kick this episode off. We first take a wider view of the win for NYCFC and discuss how significant it is for the team's season, then discuss...
2025-08-2052 minHudson River Blue PodcastThe grass isn't always greenerNo new New York City FC match to discuss on this episode, but that unexpected reality gave us a lot to discuss.
Hosts Mark Radigan and John Baney plus producer Andrew Leigh kick Episode 51 off with much to say about the (dead) grass situation at Citi Field and the scheduling headache it forced New York City FC into. We've got thoughts on the schedule change being confirmed at what felt like the latest possible moment, and we've got thoughts on the negative side effects of concerts being held in the Tri-State Area's soccer (and baseball) stadiums.
2025-08-1355 minHudson River Blue PodcastLeagues Cup: Fun for two minutes then over for NYCFCA special two-host episode this week as host Mark Radigan is without John Baney but with producer Andrew Leigh to talk you through the entirety of the brief New York City FC run in the 2025 Leagues Cup.
Yes, another midseason cup tournament has unsuccessfully come and gone, with three matches played and two losses sending New York City out meekly in Phase One of the overhauled tournament between MLS and Mexico's Liga MX.
Episode 50 starts with Mark and Andrew reviewing the pair of mixed results earned across the Hudson River at Sports Illustrated Stadium, beginning...
2025-08-0653 minHudson River Blue PodcastRoad pain and roster changeNew York City FC started a four-match road trip with another away loss, while also making some major roster moves, meaning there's lots to cover in Episode 47.
We start with a wrap-up of the FIFA Club World Cup, with our co-host Mark Radigan discussing covering the final and Chelsea FC's triumph over Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium. All of Mark, fellow co-host John Baney, and producer Andrew Leigh then discuss the pros and cons of FIFA's new summertime club competition and render their yay or nay final verdicts on the tournament.
Then it's time for...
2025-08-0650 minHudson River Blue PodcastWhat stood out during the NYCFC road gauntletThe matches just keep coming for New York City FC and we've got a few from the past and a few from the future under discussion on this episode.
The dramatic late win in Orlando and the slightly disappointing draw in Kansas City improved our outlooks on NYCFC and their ability to perform on the road. Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh discuss what stood out most from those two away performances, which each had highs and lows for NYCFC.
That included NYCFC II forward Sebastiano Musu and his energy and...
2025-08-0657 minHudson River Blue PodcastTrending up in time for Leagues CupThe long New York City FC road trip ended with a most dramatic win in Dallas, which means the team and this podcast head into the Leagues Cup tournament on high notes.
Episode 49 begins with a review of that wild 4-3 New York City FC win over FC Dallas, a match almost overflowing with notable storylines and developments. Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh tackle a few of the biggest topics emerging from the win at Toyota Stadium, like Alonso Martínez's hat trick, the sparkling debut of new Designated Player Nico Fernánd...
2025-08-0642 minHudson River Blue PodcastBig Signings: A new Designated Player, a giant inflatable pigeonWhere were you the day a 700-pound, five-story-tall inflatable New York City FC-branded pigeon floated all around New York City?
The club's floating pigeon publicity stunt got even some of the most soccer-disinterested people in New York City's attention, so we had to open the latest Hudson River Blue Podcast by weighing in on the latest Big Bird in the land of NYCFC.
The big old pigeon was exciting, but it definitely wasn't the biggest news discussed on Episode 46. That distinction goes to recent reports that NYCFC will sign Nicolás "Nico" Fernández as th...
2025-07-0954 minHudson River Blue PodcastIs our Club World Cup fever intensifying?Time spent without New York City FC matches means the focus of the latest Hudson River Blue Podcast wanders to some other competitions, namely the Concacaf Gold Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Episode 44 starts with talk of the Gold Cup and the United States men's national team, specifically the USMNT's starting goalkeeper Matt Freese. Freese made his first big mistake since becoming the Gold Cup starter in goal for Mauricio Pochettino, handing Haiti a goal in what was still a 2-1 USMNT victory. What will the gaffe do for Freese's place in the Starting XI...
2025-06-2556 minHudson River Blue PodcastNo Matt Freese and Alonso Martínez, no problemThings look to be trending in the right direction for New York City FC after that emphatic 4-0 win over Atlanta United, a result Pascal Jansen's team earned with four regular members of the Starting XI still missing due to ongoing national team duty.
Episode 43 begins with a breakdown of that dominant display by NYCFC in the Ronny Deila Derby, one made more impressive due to it occurring without leading goalscorer Alonso Martínez at striker, nor with the always reliable Matt Freese in goal.
Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh h...
2025-06-1854 minHudson River Blue PodcastRonny Deila joins us ahead of his Yankee Stadium returnA very special guest on the show this week: Atlanta United FC's head coach Ronny Deila. The man who guided New York City FC to its first MLS Cup in 2021 joined us before making his first trip back to Yankee Stadium as an opponent.
We covered a lot of ground, like how Ronny feels about coming back to face NYCFC for the first time since leaving the club in 2022, what went into his departure from New York City back in 2022, and what happy memories stick out the most from his time with NYCFC, including and in addition...
2025-06-1146 minHudson River Blue PodcastGut-check time at the season's midpointNew York City FC hit the exact halfway point of their 2025 Major League Soccer season when they came back from down by two goals to earn a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC at GEODIS Park on Matchday 17.
Episode 41 starts with a review of the big moments from that exciting draw in Tennessee, as well as a look back at the miserable midweek home loss to Houston Dynamo FC that preceded the Nashville game.
Reflecting on the two most recent games, hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh have a lot to say...
2025-06-0447 minHudson River Blue PodcastClosing out the May gauntletThe eight-match month of May is coming to an end and New York City FC has a chance to close out their springtime run through the gauntlet on a high note.
Chicago Fire FC proved no match for New York City on Matchday 15 at Yankee Stadium, and there's now one home and one road match left, against Houston Dynamo FC and at Nashville SC, before a much-deserved break in MLS action.
We begin Episode 40 by revisiting New York City's 3-1 win over Chicago, a topsy-turvy one that saw the Fire take an early lead but...
2025-05-2845 minHudson River Blue PodcastFew better feelings than 2-0 derby wins at homeThe first Hudson River Derby of 2025 belonged to New York City FC. Their big 2-0 rivalry win over the Red Bulls provided plenty of narratives for our latest episode, which includes plenty of talk about the rivalry game at Citi Field in front of a lively crowd of 30,804 fans.
First, your hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan, plus their producer Andrew Leigh, discuss the importance of the Hudson River Derby win given the context of New York City FC's recent struggles without any goals scored in hundreds of minutes played, and given the fact that the Red...
2025-05-2147 minHudson River Blue PodcastLimping into Hudson River Derby weekAll is not well with New York City FC after losing back-to-back matches against teams they were expected to beat. The positivity is lacking among our usual trio of hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh following two straight 1-0 losses, first away to Pittsburgh Riverhouds SC to crash out of the US Open Cup, then at home to the previously winless CF Montréal.
Mark Radigan called the loss in Pittsburgh "one of the most frustrating games" while lamenting that a rotated New York City lineup still, on paper, looked to have enough f...
2025-05-141h 01Hudson River Blue PodcastWinds of change blow in NYCFC's directionThe wind was whipping in Toronto and it might have blown New York City FC in some new directions, as the team finally won a game on the road and finally made an exciting new signing for us to discuss.
Episode 36 begins with hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh breaking down NYCFC's gritty, slightly boring 1-0 win over Toronto FC that came thanks to another Alonso Martínez goal, and despite gale-force winds blowing inside BMO Field in Ontario, Canada. The win was helpful and important but also didn't inspire a ton of c...
2025-04-3042 minHudson River Blue PodcastA lot to say about NYCFC and the transfer marketThis episode of the Hudson River Blue Podcast drops the same day the MLS Primary Transfer Window closes, so our conversation is dominated by talk of New York City FC and transfers.
Before wading deep into transfer discussion, hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh review New York City FC's depressing 2-0 defeat at Gillette Stadium against New England Revolution.
Nothing went well against the Revs so we've got plenty of (bad) things to cover, like failed Pascal Jansen lineup experiments, the team's continued attacking struggles when playing away from home, and...
2025-04-2345 minHudson River Blue PodcastRang Philly's bell, now can NYCFC spill New England's tea?New York City FC's win over Philadelphia Union improved the vibes considerably following those two tough losses against Atlanta and Minnesota. While beating a hated rival at home is always fun, there were still plenty of questions to address about NYCFC coming out of the Philadelphia match.
Episode 34 has your hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh wondering if we'll now see more of Justin Haak playing in central defense and also if we'll see more of Agustín Ojeda as a starter on the wings since both players looked good in the Philly win.
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Mark's Remarks#47 - Anaelle DutatCompleted the French Connection series, Rhode Island Women's Basketball forward Anaelle Dutat joins the show. The junior talks about her basketball journey, representing France at youth international tournaments, having to get convinced to join the Rams in Kingston, and how her personality and role as a leader in the locker room have evolved season after season. Follow Mark's Remarks on Instagram and X: @marksremarkspod
2025-04-1256 min
Mark's Remarks#46 - Mary-Kate TshibuabuaContinuing the French Connection series, Rhode Island Women's Basketball forward Mary-Kate Tshibuabua joins the show. The freshman forward talks about her recruitment to Rhode Island, her experiences playing for academies in France, and what her first season in Kingston was like as the Rams continue to work towards a return to the top of the Atlantic 10. Follow Mary-Kate on Instagram: @marykate_tshbbFollow Mark's Remarks on Instagram and X: @marksremarkspod
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Mark's Remarks#45 - Hawa KomaraContinuing the French Connection series, Rhode Island Women's Basketball forward Hawa Komara joins the show. One of the most experienced players on the roster, Komara discusses her long career at Rhode Island, her recruitment process after falling in love with the game of basketball, trusting her development plan in Kingston, and how she's evolved both on and off the court since arriving in the States.Follow Hawa on Instagram: @h.kmr11Follow Mark's Remarks on Instagram and X: @marksremarkspod
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Mark's Remarks#44 - Palmire MbuContinuing the French Connection series, Rhode Island Women's Basketball forward Palmire Mbu joins the show. The freshman shares stories from her first season in Kingston, discusses how she was recruited by Rhode Island, and her overall basketball journey in France. Follow Palmire on Instagram: @palmire_mbuFollow Mark's Remarks on Instagram and X: @marksremarkspod
2025-04-0933 minHudson River Blue PodcastKevin De Bruyne will fix everything, right?It's now a two-match losing streak for New York City FC so Episode 33 begins with another post-loss autopsy, this one for Minnesota United's 2-1 win in a Sunday matinee at Yankee Stadium.
Your hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh lament the sluggish start to the game from NYCFC while also discussing the team's wasteful possession and inability to break through a bunkered Minnesota defense once down by two goals after 30 minutes.
There's also a review of the big in-game decisions from Pascal Jansen, who made a rare first-half double substitution while...
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Mark's Remarks#43 - Mayé TouréContinuing the French Connection series, former Rhode Island Women's Basketball forward Mayé Touré joins the show. The former Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player of the Year, currently featuring for the University of Utah Utes, talks about her basketball background, how she was recruited to Kingston, her experiences developing as part of the Rams, and how she has evolved since arriving in the United States to pursue a college basketball career.Follow Mayé on Instagram: @maye.t_Follow Mark's Remarks on Instagram & Twitter: @marksremarkspod
2025-04-0758 minHudson River Blue PodcastThat one really hurtIt's gut-check time in the wake of New York City FC's ugly second-half collapse in their 4-3 loss to Atlanta United FC and ex-NYCFC coach Ronny Deila.
Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh do their best to make sense of all that went wrong while NYCFC threw away a 3-1 lead at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which includes talking about the mistakes that led to the final three Atlanta goals.
It's not an entire segment of finger-pointing, but we do each weigh in on that particularly disastrous mix-up between Thiago Martins and Matt Free...
2025-04-0244 minHudson River Blue PodcastBracing for the first Ronny Deila DerbyEpisode 31 starts with hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh attempting to properly rate the vibes emerging from New York City FC's 0-0 draw with Columbus Crew last weekend in Ohio.
Was it a positive result, a valuable point gained in a tough environment against a tough if shorthanded Columbus team? Or was it a concerning performance that showed just how badly NYCFC needs new players added to the roster if they want to beat the other top teams in the MLS Eastern Conference?
The draw with the Crew also featured the...
2025-03-2738 minHudson River Blue PodcastStreaking at home, Alonso-less in ColumbusNew York City FC made it two straight home wins by beating New England, but it wasn't the prettiest or easiest win over the Revolution at Yankee Stadium. That gave us lots of angles to explore as we discussed this work-in-progress NYCFC team.
Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan and producer Andrew Leigh praise the performances from players like Julián Fernández, Alonso Martinez, and Keaton Parks, plus they touch on the adversity the team overcame in the win, namely the early double-whammy of a Thiago Martins own goal and an early injury to fullback Nico Ca...
2025-03-2043 minHudson River Blue PodcastBack home, back winning, flashing back to 2015The first New York City FC win of 2025 arrived at the home opener and it gave us plenty to discuss.
We start with a rundown of all the festivities at the home opener meant to mark the 10th anniversary of NYCFC's on-field debut, with pod producer Andrew Leigh providing a boots-on-the-ground perspective on the nostalgic night at Yankee Stadium that included visits from Andrea Pirlo, Kwadwo Poku, and others.
Then it's time for hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan to review the much-needed 2-1 win over Orlando City, which was heavy on the storylines. Mark...
2025-03-1346 minHudson River Blue PodcastHigh hopes for the home openerIt's home opener week for New York City FC and that means it's a time for anticipation and nostalgia on the Hudson River Blue Podcast.
Before getting into all the excitement and build-up to the first NYCFC home match of the 2025 season, hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan break down the 1-0 away loss to LAFC. That means attempting to understand the lack of decent NYCFC scoring chances, trying to figure out all that went wrong on that 86th-minute Ryan Hollingshead goal, and focusing on some individual players who stood out for the right and wrong reasons...
2025-03-0639 minHudson River Blue PodcastMiami mayhem, cross-country gauntletNew York City FC's drama-filled, chaotic 2-2 draw with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF to open the 2025 Major League Soccer season gave us lots to unpack.
Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan cover big points like the gut-punch Miami equalizer in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage time, Mitja Ilenič's clever set-piece goal and Messi-trolling Cristiano Ronaldo celebration, and the first big in-game moves made by new NYCFC coach Pascal Jansen.
Discussing Jansen's moves means spending some time talking about 17-year-old Homegrown midfielder Jonathan Shore's MLS debut right at the start of the s...
2025-02-2743 minHudson River Blue PodcastWill Santi Rodríguez stay or will he Botafogo?We're collectively on high alert for a Santiago Rodríguez transfer away from New York City FC, with rumors intensifying that the attacking midfielder could leave for Botafogo in Brazil's Série A.
Episode 25 begins with an unpacking of all that a Santi sale would mean for NYCFC and some attempts to figure out what's actually going on with his rumored big-money move.
The Santi talk leads our hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan into a discussion of NYCFC's ongoing preseason, which is noticeably missing Santi Rodríguez but is full of other storylines. Will Pas...
2025-02-1343 min
Mark's Remarks#42 - Patrick GryczewskiThis week on Mark's Remarks, Austin FC forward Patrick Gryczewski joins the show. The former Rhode Island Men's Soccer winger takes us through his college career, from committing to the University of Hartford before transferring after a season to Rhode Island, to all of the factors that led to his selection as the 72nd pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft.Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patgryczewskiFollow Mark's Remarks on Instagram & X: @marksremarkspod
2025-02-1241 minHudson River Blue PodcastPascal Jansen and the 'bulletproof mindset'This week Pascal Jansen met the New York City FC media for the first time since becoming the team's Head Coach, so this episode starts with close readings of some of what Jansen – and NYCFC Sporting Director David Lee – had to say in their preseason press conferences.
That included Jansen laying out his goals to give his team more edge, intensity, and sense of invincibility, a "bulletproof mindset" as he put it, which all made him sound, to us, like a coach ready for the challenges of Major League Soccer and New York City.
Our host...
2025-02-0638 minHudson River Blue PodcastPreseason begins with notable absentee Jovan MijatovićThe 2025 preseason officially started for New York City FC, with the team jetting off to Santa Barbara, California with a 34-player preseason roster, but a roster that does not include striker Jovan Mijatović.
The 19-year-old is still in Europe and not joining up with his teammates for preseason while rumors swirl about a potential loan transfer from NYCFC to a European club. Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan have lots of thoughts about the difficult Mijatović situation, wondering why it's gone so poorly for him with New York City while also speculating on how this drama between Jo...
2025-01-1639 min
Mark's Remarks#41 - Ines DebroiseThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Women's Basketball point guard and team captain Ines Debroise joins the show. The Paris native talks about her journey through the game of basketball, her decision to move to the United States to play college basketball, and how playing for the University of Rhode Island has molded her both on and off the court. This is episode three of my interview series "The French Connection," where I'll be sitting down with coaches and players from the Rhode Island Women's Basketball program to learn how the recruitment of so much talent...
2025-01-0839 minHudson River Blue PodcastPascal Jansen enters, James Sands exitsThere's no easing into a new year, as the first Hudson River Blue Podcast episode of 2025 had a lot of ground to cover.
That happens when news of a new New York City FC coach and James Sands's second departure break on New Year's Eve and Day, respectively.
First, hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan discuss the reported arrival of Pascal Jansen to replace Nick Cushing as NYCFC manager. There's talk of what the Jansen hire means for New York City, the statement of intent made not just in hiring Jansen but in buying him...
2025-01-0232 min
Mark's Remarks#40 - Marquis BuchananAfter a historic season for Rhode Island Football, which saw the Rams finish 11-3, win a program-first CAA title, and claim a first playoff victory since the early 1980s, standout wide receiver Marquis Buchanan joins the show. The Providence native discusses his football journey to date, his decision to stay home and play for URI, how this historic season for the Rams came to be, and much more.Follow Marquis on Instagram & X: @_freesmokequisFollow Mark's Remarks on Instagram & X: @marksremarkspod
2024-12-2152 minHudson River Blue PodcastHow we graded NYCFC's 2024 seasonEpisode 18 of the Hudson River Blue Podcast is also the final episode of 2024, so end-of-year reviews are top of mind for hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan.
Before the conversation turns to a review of 2024, there's news to discuss and it's about Leagues Cup. The tournament between MLS and Mexico's Liga MX is changing in 2025 and our episode starts with a discussion of one major change that's been confirmed, namely that Leagues Cup will no longer be played during a month-long break, but will shift to a midweek tournament played while the MLS and Liga MX seasons...
2024-12-1943 minHudson River Blue PodcastSilly season starts with Expansion Draft dramaOffseason has fallen across all of Major League Soccer, but this episode begins with a look back at the final match of 2024, the MLS Cup Final that saw LA Galaxy win a sixth Cup by vanquishing the New York Red Bulls.
Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan discuss what a loss in the league's championship game means for the legacy of the Red Bulls franchise, as well as what it means for the always-entertaining rivalry between Red Bull and New York City FC fans.
With MLS Cup discussion done, talk moves to the offseason, which...
2024-12-1239 minHudson River Blue Podcast"It will take part of my soul away if they hoist the Cup"It's down to the MLS Cup Final and this year it's between LA Galaxy and...the New York Red Bulls. Yes, New York City FC's fiercest rivals are one win away from hoisting their first-ever MLS Cup, and this episode starts with hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan sharing their thoughts on that uncomfortable possibility, while giving some begrudging props to the success of Red Bull's approach to games throughout their underdog run through the MLS Cup Playoffs. How big will the absence of LA Galaxy star Riqui Puig be, and does it all come down to whoever manages...
2024-12-0531 min
Mark's Remarks#39 - Daniel GobaFor this week's show, we travel across the Newport Bridge to talk with Salve Regina Men’s Soccer forward Daniel Goba. The North Kingstown native talks about his decision to play college soccer at the Division III level, what motivates him to continue improving his game, Salve Regina’s near immaculate turn-around in his sophomore season, and what’s still to come for the young forward in the Salve Regina program.Follow Daniel on Instagram: @_danielgobaFollow Mark's Remarks on Instagram & X: @marksremarkspod
2024-12-0142 minHudson River Blue PodcastReacting to Nick Cushing's firingA packed episode in which we discuss the two huge developments in New York City FC-land: The team's elimination from the MLS Cup Playoffs at the hands of the rival Red Bulls, and the subsequent decision to fire head coach Nick Cushing.
Episode 15 begins with a gut reaction to the news that Cushing is out after 107 games in charge of NYCFC, relieved of his duties by the team. Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan discuss just how surprising or unsurprising this decision was, and wonder what main factors might have contributed to the decision to cut ties...
2024-11-2645 min
Mark's Remarks#38 - Head Coach Tammi ReissThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Women's Basketball Head Coach Tammi Reiss joins the show. The leader of Rhody Women's Basketball since 2019, Coach Reiss discusses her decision to take the head coaching job in Kingston, her recruiting philosophies, her experience as part of the Bronze Medal-winning coaching staff with the US Women's 3x3 Basketball Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and what could be next for her and her program over the next few seasons as the college basketball landscape continues to evolve. Follow Coach Reiss on Instagram: @coachreiss_Follow Coach Reiss on X: @TReiss32
2024-11-2054 minHudson River Blue PodcastAn airing of Citi Field grievancesIt's the international break for the MLS Cup Playoffs but there's no international break for the Hudson River Blue Podcast. Episode 13 begins with a survey of the playoff landscape in the Eastern Conference after Round One, namely that the top three seeds, including regular season record-setters Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi, have been knocked out. Can New York City FC suddenly start dreaming of a march towards another MLS Cup appearance?
First things first, and that means a first-ever playoff Hudson River Derby, which will be played at a less-than-full Citi Field. The news that capacity...
2024-11-1432 min
Mark's Remarks#37 - Associate Head Coach Adeniyi AmadouThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach Adeniyi Amadou joined the show. The Paris native talked about his coaching career alongside Head Coach Tammi Reiss, establishing a France-to-Rhode Island recruiting pipeline, his recruiting philosophies, and so much more. Episode One of my interview series, "The French Connection," where I'll be sitting down with coaches and players from the Rhode Island Women's Basketball program to learn how the recruitment of so much talent from France alone has led to the exponential growth and success for the Rams in recent years. Follow...
2024-11-1336 minHudson River Blue PodcastBring on the biggest-ever Hudson River DerbyNew York City FC did just enough to advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs, beating FC Cincinnati on penalty kicks in the decisive Game 3 to seal a first-ever playoff meeting with the rival New York Red Bulls.
This special installment of the Hudson River Blue Podcast was recorded immediately following the 0-0 draw turned NYCFC shootout win at TQL Stadium to close out the best-of-three Round One playoff series, so get ready to excitedly re-live the 18-kick penalty shootout in all its messy glory.
Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan discuss the bend-but-not-break performance from...
2024-11-1025 min
Mark's Remarks#36 - Brandon BerminghamThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Men's Soccer forward Brandon Bermingham joins the show. The Irishman discusses his career to date, his time playing professionally in the League of Ireland, adjusting to playing in the USA, and his ambitions for the future.Follow Brandon on Instagram: @brandonbermingham1Follow Mark's Remarks on Instagram & X: @marksremarkspod
2024-11-0843 minHudson River Blue PodcastWin in Ohio or go home for the winterA big win at Citi Field in Game 2 means that New York City FC will play a decisive Game 3 to decide their MLS Cup Playoff series with FC Cincinnati. This episode of the Hudson River Blue Podcast takes a look back at NYCFC's first playoff win of 2024 while preparing for what comes next in yet another do-or-die postseason game, this one on the road.
Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan highlight what went well during NYCFC's 3-1 win to even their best-of-three series, with a lot of discussion about the club's standouts in defense, namely Mitja Ilenič a...
2024-11-0725 minHudson River Blue PodcastA flop in Cincy and a must-win at CitiNew York City FC finds its 2024 season on the brink, so this episode of the Hudson River Blue Podcast is focused on how they got here and how they might still be able to turn things around.
Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan spend much of this episode dissecting NYCFC's 1-0 loss away to FC Cincinnati to open the best-of-three Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs, a match that packed a lot of intrigue into 90 minutes.
Episode 10 explores what went so wrong with New York City FC's attack in that loss in Cincinnati, with...
2024-10-3137 minHudson River Blue PodcastApproaching crunch time in CincinnatiAttention turns to FC Cincinnati and the MLS Cup Playoffs on this episode of the Hudson River Blue Podcast.
Decision Day didn't go New York City FC's way, so Episode 9 begins with a little talk of what went wrong in Montréal in the MLS regular season's final match before hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan shift their attention to Round One of the playoffs.
The good news: NYCFC's one home game in Round One will be played at Citi Field, an actual home-field advantage that could help the team's chances of advancing, according to o...
2024-10-2427 min
Mark's Remarks#35 - Ivan MontoroFor this week’s show, senior midfielder and captain of the URI Men’s Soccer team Ivan Montoro joins Mark in the studio. The Spaniard discusses his soccer career thus far, his decision to come to the United States to pursue an education alongside soccer, what lies ahead for him once he hangs up the boots, and so much more.Follow Ivan on Instagram: @ivanmontoro_Follow Mark's Remarks on Instagram & X: @marksremarkspod
2024-10-1749 minHudson River Blue PodcastWant home-field advantage? Root against the Yankees, MetsIt's days before MLS Decision Day so Episode 8 of the Hudson River Blue Podcast has lots to say about the potential playoff scenarios that await New York City FC.
That includes the uncertainty that surrounds where NYCFC might play the home match(es) in Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs, thanks to the looming potential for a meeting between the New York Yankees and New York Mets in the World Series. What would it mean to the team and its fans to have to host a potential playoff game at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey?
2024-10-1730 min
Mark's Remarks#34 - Tyler BruneauThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Golf freshman Tyler Bruneau joins the show. The Massachusetts native talks about his high school golf career, reclassifying and relocating to South Florida, playing high school golf with Tiger Wood's son, Charlie, and making the decision to ultimately return to New England with the Rhode Island Golf program. Follow Tyler on Instagram: @tylerjbruneauFollow Mark's Remarks on Instagram & X: @marksremarkspod
2024-10-0841 min
Mark's Remarks#33 - Brandon HsuThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Baseball pitcher Brandon Hsu joins the show. The New Hampshire native talks about his college baseball journey, getting recruited to pitch at URI, and how a strong non-conference schedule has worked to develop the young core of Rams in Kingston.Follow Brandon on Instagram: @bhsu_Follow Mark's Remarks on Instagram & X: @marksremarkspod
2024-10-0444 minHudson River Blue PodcastA game that needs no introductionIt's Hudson River Derby week so Episode 5 of the Hudson River Blue Podcast takes a long look at New York City FC's trip to Harrison, New Jersey to face the Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena.
Before the rivalry match talk, Hudson River Blue's senior editor Andrew Leigh joins hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan to recap his visit to the team's new Midtown Manhattan space dedicated to showing off the future soccer stadium in Willets Point, Queens (tiny replica included), which also meant a chance to speak with New York City FC CEO Brad Sims about...
2024-09-2626 minHudson River Blue PodcastNYCFC defeats Messi 1-1In a very special Episode 4 of the Hudson River Blue Podcast recorded live from the press box at Yankee Stadium, hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan are joined by Hudson River Blue senior writer Matthew Mangam to provide a post-match breakdown of New York City FC's 1-1 draw with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.
The conversation begins with reactions to the result and what the last-gasp James Sands equalizer could mean for this year's NYCFC squad — could this end up being their version of a season-changing goal? John, Mark, and Matthew also get into Lionel Messi's individual performance, with...
2024-09-2218 minHudson River Blue PodcastMessi Mania, winless woesEpisode 3 of the Hudson River Blue Podcast arrives during a busy three-match week for New York City FC, so hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan have lots of ground to cover. They start by looking back at another NYCFC lead lost in a road draw with DC United, a decent defensive performance that still wasn't enough to earn a slump-busting win.
John and Mark also discuss the arrival of billionaire Marcelo Claure as part of New York City FC's ownership group before shifting focus to what lies ahead on the field, specifically the two home matches against E...
2024-09-1937 min
Mark's Remarks#32 - Edu RodriguezRhode Island Men's Soccer goalkeeper Edu Rodriguez joins the show this week. The grad student talks about his early career playing soccer in his native Spain, his decision to pursue an education alongside soccer in the United States, the ever-changing college soccer landscape, and how he ended up between the sticks in Kingston. Follow Edu on Instagram: @edu_rpv. Follow Mark's Remarks on Instagram & X: @marksremarkspod
2024-09-1854 minHudson River Blue PodcastChristian Benteke is a scary manAfter New York City FC dropped a refreshed badge somewhat out of nowhere to mixed reviews, Hudson River Blue Podcast hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan share their thoughts on the new look. Maybe introducing the crest when the team have just one win in their last 11 games played wasn't the best timing.
Episode 2 also has us again wondering what life might be like with Luis Barraza – he of the less-than-stellar recent performances in Leagues Cup and in MLS NEXT Pro – as the NYCFC starting goalkeeper, pending the health status of Matt Freese after his injury suffered against...
2024-09-1227 min
Mark's Remarks#31 - Brady RoarkAfter a long summer away from the Ocean State, Mark’s Remarks is BACK on the air for a 4th season of stories, debates, and conversations with top athletes, coaches, and staff members from the University of Rhode Island and beyond!To open Season 4, a seasoned veteran of Rhode Island Athletics joins the show. Brady Roark, a sixth-year senior tight end with Rhody Football, joins the show to discuss his college football journey, the evolution of Rhode Island Football since his arrival, and his life-saving endeavors off the gridiron with Be The Match.
2024-09-1158 min
Hudson River Blue PodcastStruggles in Columbus, running the gauntlet, and drinking the Alonso Martínez Kool-AidWelcome to the first-ever Hudson River Blue Podcast! Join hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan as they talk through New York City FC's tough loss to Columbus Crew, how the officiating did/didn't influence the game, and what losing Matt Freese to injury might mean this late in the season.
Looking ahead, they break down this next run of games as NYCFC have to run the gauntlet in their hunt for a top spot in the Eastern Conference. It means staying ahead of DC United and Philadelphia Union, two dangerous teams that are desperate to make the...
2024-09-0529 min
Mark's Remarks#30 - Connor FrobergFor the final show of the semester, Rhode Island Men's Soccer midfielder Connor Froberg joins the show. The freshman from Jamestown, RI talks about his relationship with the Rhode Island Soccer community, the impact his father and uncle, both former Rams, have had on his college soccer journey, and how he's adjusted to college life since making the jump from high school soccer to Division 1.
2024-05-1536 min
Mark's Remarks#29 - Anthony DePinoFor this week's show, Rhode Island Baseball third basemen and team captain Anthony DePino joins the program. The junior infielder discusses his baseball journey, from high school recruitment and playing through COVID-19, to breaking through in Kingston and capturing the program home run record. Records, experiences, and philanthropy, a must-listen episode from one of the University of Rhode Island's top talents.
2024-04-1854 min
Mark's Remarks#28 - Liam CreeleyLiam Creeley, a senior captain on the Rhode Island Men's Track & Field team, joins the show. The former walk-on shares some experiences from his impressive track & field journey, what it's been like to be a part of, and help lead, a perennial conference champion, and what could be expected of the program in the years to come as athletic department investment continues to rise.
2024-04-1651 min
Mark's Remarks#27 - Henry YianakopolosThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Football Defensive Backs Coach Henry Yianakopolos joins the show. The former walk-on turned standout for the Rams talks about his college football journey, working up from the bottom of the depth chart to team captain, his decision to transition to coaching post-grad, and what to expect from a new-look Rhode Island Football team in 2024.
2024-03-311h 01
Mark's Remarks#26 - Brinley MyersThis week on Mark's Remarks, freshman midfielder from the Rhode Island Women's Lacrosse program Brinley Myers joins the show. The Bay Area native shares her experiences so far in Kingston, the peculiar recruitment process for the Rhody Women's Lax program, and what fans should expect from the team when they take the field in 2025.
2024-03-1638 min
Mark's Remarks#25 - Leah O'Sullivan RickardThis week on Mark's Remarks, Leah O'Sullivan Rickard of the Rhode Island Sailing program joins the show. The Ireland native talks about her experiences sailing in competitions around the globe, the steps one can take to get into the sport of sailing, and what drew her to continue her athletic and academic career at URI.
2024-03-0455 min
Mark's Remarks#24 - Bryson RichardsThis week on Mark's Remarks, grad student and member of the Rhode Island Golf team Bryson Richards joins the show. The Vermont native talks all things Rhody Golf, what it's like playing college golf in New England, how his game has grown since joining the college ranks, and what's to come for him and the program in 2024 and beyond.
2024-02-2252 min
Mark's Remarks#23 - Head Coach Charlie WhiteRhode Island Men's Club Lacrosse Head Coach Charlie White joins the show. The South Kingston native, and former star attack-man for Rhody Lax, shares how the program has grown, his transition from a captain to a head coach, and the ever-growing expectations for this season and beyond.
2024-02-1555 min
Mark's Remarks#22 - Nate DiLoretoThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Men's Soccer goalkeeper Nate DiLoreto joins the show. The former University of Hartford keeper takes us through his college recruitment process, his decision to transfer to Rhode Island following UHart's decision to drop down to Division III, and how he's faired in Kingston fighting for the starting keeper job.
2024-02-0851 min
Mark's Remarks#21 - AJ PenaFor the first show of 2024, Rhode Island Football Linebacker AJ Pena joins the show. The standout defender discusses his football career to date, the current state of the NCAA transfer portal, and shares his expectations for the 2024 Rhody Football season.
2024-02-0445 min
Mark's Remarks#20 - Head Coach Laurie Feit-MelnickOn this week's show, Rhode Island Women's Track & Field Head Coach Laurie Feit-Melnick joins the show. She shares some of her illustrious experiences across her past 30+ years in Kingston, as well as how she feels women have grown in sports over the past few decades, particularly at the University of Rhode Island.
2023-12-1337 min
Mark's Remarks#19 - Madi DisuThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Women's Volleyball freshman phenom Madi Disu joins the show. The outside hitter, an Atlantic 10's All-Rookie Team member, shares her experiences from her journey to Kingston, highlights from her prolific first season, and what it's like taking the court alongside her twin sister, Megan.
2023-12-0249 min
Mark's Remarks#18 - Nick Ptaszek & Sam DeRottoThis week on Mark's Remarks, we have a two-guest special as senior defensive-midfield duo Nick Ptaszek and Sam DeRotto of Rhode Island Men's Club Lacrosse join the show. The duo discuss how the program has grown during their time at the university and the experiences they've had competing for silverware both regionally and nationally with one of the fastest-growing club athletic programs in the nation.
2023-11-1843 min
Mark's Remarks#17 - Chris TavaroneThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Men's Track & Field Captain and Thrower Chris Tavarone joins the show. A 2021 New England Outdoor Champion in Discus, Tavarone discusses his journey to Kingston, his experiences with the Rams, and what makes Rhode Island Men's Track & Field such a regional juggernaut.
2023-11-1155 min
Mark's Remarks#16 - Max KwitchoffThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Men's Soccer midfielder and 2023 captain Max Kwitchoff joins the show. The junior sits down and shares some of his experiences playing soccer in Kingston, some of the players that have impacted him through the years, and how he's been able to grow into his new leadership role as a captain. All that and much more on today's high-energy episode.
2023-11-0354 min
Mark's Remarks#15 - Dee Dee DavisRhode Island Women's Basketball guard Dee Dee Davis joins the show. A graduate transfer from Manhattan College, Davis and I discuss her decision to join Coach Reiss' Rams in Kingston, how her experiences combatting injury and becoming a leader at Manhattan can translate to success in Rhode Island, and much more.
2023-10-2952 min
Mark's Remarks#14 - Connor CaldonThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Athletics' Photographer Connor Caldon joins the show. The New Hampshire native shares some of his experiences as a sports photographer in Kingston, the steps he took to attain this job, and some of his favorite moments he's been able to document over his time at URI.
2023-10-1437 min
Mark's Remarks#13 - Thorr BjornThis week on Mark's Remarks, the University of Rhode Island's Athletic Director Thorr Bjorn joins the show. Mark and Thorr discuss Rhode Island's most recent "Day of Giving", as well as numerous completed and upcoming upgrades to URI Athletic Facilities.
2023-10-0732 min
Mark's Remarks#12 - Kasim HillThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Football quarterback Kasim Hill joins the show. The 7th-year senior talks about his illustrious college career, his and the Rams' fight to make the FCS Playoffs, dealing with fan expectations and the pressure of chasing records, and so much more.
2023-09-2957 min
Mark's Remarks#11 - Rafa VillanuevaRhode Island Men's Soccer star forward Rafa Villanueva joins the show. The Basque native shares his journey from a youth player rising the ranks of the Spanish soccer pyramid, to learning English and adjusting to life as a student-athlete in the United States. All that and more on this week's Mark's Remarks live on WRIU 90.3 FM.
2023-09-2258 min
Mark's Remarks#10 - Sayawni LassiterFor the final episode of the semester, Rhode Island Women's Basketball guard Sayawni Lassiter joined the show. The graduate student sat down and discussed her journey as a women's basketball player, from growing up and playing in Massachusetts to stints at Florida State and Rutgers, before finally, creating history in Rhode Island, as she embarked on the last hoorah of her college career.
2023-04-2858 min
Mark's Remarks#09 - Sophie PhillipsThis week on Mark's Remarks, Rhode Island Women's Basketball guard and three-point specialist Sophie Phillips joined the show. The sophomore discussed her basketball development while playing AAU in New York, her initial experiences as a Rhode Island Ram under Tammi Reiss, and shared some thoughts looking back on the historic 2022/23 season.
2023-04-2156 min
Mark's Remarks#08 - Mason BrubakerAfter missing out on last week's show, Rhode Island's champion pole vaulter Mason Brubaker joined the show, as he and Mark discussed his journey as a pole vaulter and the success he has found early on in his Rhode Island career.
2023-04-1549 min
Mark's Remarks#07 - Spring Sports RambleDue to scheduling conflicts, today's original guest, Rhode Island Pole Vaulter Mason Brubaker, was unable to feature on the show. With his appearance being pushed to next week, Mark stepped in and shared his thoughts on The Masters thus far, as well as the return of Major League Baseball.
2023-04-0745 min
Mark's Remarks#06 - Ian SchermerhornRhode Island Men's Lacrosse Junior LSM and Captain Ian Schermerhorn joined the show. The La Salle Academy graduate discussed his time as a member of the Rams, how he's grown as a lacrosse player through the years, and how the culture of Club Lacrosse has improved at Rhode Island post-Covid.
2023-03-3156 min
Mark's Remarks#05 - Rhode Island Men's Basketball SpecialMark's Remarks is back. Following a two-week spring break hiatus, Mark is joined in the student by four members of the URI Sports Media Community to discuss the 2022/2023 Rhode Island Men's Basketball season, as the program looks to continue rebuilding under Head Coach Archie Miller. Joining the show: Aidan Garvey (Good 5 Cent Cigar) - Instagram: aidan.garvey | Twitter: Aidan_Garvey_Nathan Robillard (Good 5 Cent Cigar) - Instagram: nathanrobillard | Twitter: _nrobillard27_Cam Iasimone (Cams Corner) - Instagram: camiasimone | Twitter: cam_iasimoneAdam Bernstein (Rhody Rumble) - Instagram: _adambernstein | Twitter: adambernstein18
2023-03-251h 04
Mark's Remarks#04 - Aidan O'DonovanRhode Island Golf freshman golfer Aidan O'Donovan joins the show. The rookie golfer shares his college recruitment story and his initial experiences with the Rhode Island program. Then, Mark and Aidan break down all the latest news and storylines from the world of professional golf, from the rise of LIV Golf to the latest changes coming to the PGA Tour.
2023-03-0458 min
Mark's Remarks#03 - Hasna-Kaarina BadjiRhode Island Women's Track & Field senior captain and hurdler Hasna-Kaarina Badji joins the show. The fifth-year senior shares some of her experiences as a member of the Atlantic 10 program ahead of her final Indoor A10 Conference Tournament, ranging from her recruitment process, and commuting through Covid, to how her time as a collegiate athlete has helped her learn more about her own mental health.
2023-02-2457 min
Mark's Remarks#02 - Fredrick MallayRhode Island defensive back Fredrick Mallay joins the show. The sophomore shares some of his experiences doubling as a running back and defensive back while playing high school football in Providence, his college football recruitment process, the current state of Rhody football, and his reactions to Super Bowl LVII as a player himself.
2023-02-1750 min
Mark's Remarks#01 - Joey TurcoRhode Island Men's Soccer defender and South Kingstown native Joey Turco joins the show. Mark and Joey break down the redshirt freshman's time with the Rams so far, discuss all the latest buzz and trades from the NBA Trade Deadline, and round off the episode with the age-old debate, Jordan vs Lebron.
2023-02-1057 min