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Pod DropKobe Bryant's Tragic Passing and Super Bowl 54 PicksKobe Bryant's passing and how it brings the best out of social media. Then the return of Plus Money with Super Bowl picks and why picking the best QB might not be the right play (17:25).2020-01-3140 minPod DropThe concern around Fornite's Esports pushCompetitive Fortnite has come to high schools and universities, but not without some controversy. A discussion of whether Fortnite's violence belongs in the classroom. 2020-01-3116 minPod DropNetflix's Killer Inside The Mind of Aaron Hernandez ReviewA review of Netflix's 3-part docuseries covering Aaron Hernandez; how the series tells you everything without saying much of anything. 2020-01-3115 minPod DropThe Zion Williamson tease and how it is unfair to fansZion Williamson's controversial debut and why it is wrong to treat the rookie like Kawhi Leonard. 2020-01-2420 minPod DropXbox Series X blurring the generational linesDecoding Microsoft's message about an absence of exclusives for their new system and whether that is connected to the recent string of delays. 2020-01-2411 minPod DropThe One About ZoeThe story of how our dog Zoe came into our lives and the lessons learned in saying goodbye. 2020-01-1725 minPod DropPlus Money: Early Super Bowl MVP odds and playing Narrative Roulette - Pod Drop SportsWhy now is the time to jump on early for Super Bowl MVP betting and how taking into account the early narratives can help you win big. 2020-01-1732 minPod DropByleth Smash Bros Reveal Reaction - Pod Drop GamingWhy the Smash Bros community was up in arms about the final fighter reveal for first fighter pass and speculation about who to expect in the next batch of DLC fighters. 2020-01-1715 minPod DropDecade in Review: The best movie and television show of the decade, and which franchise is ready to win the 2020sMark Staniusz is joined by Sho Alli, host of the It's Sho Time movie podcast, to discuss the decade that was.
What was the best movie of the decade and did it get the Oscar respect it deserved? Which television show will we remember the 2010s for? And is Marvel or Star Wars better set up to win the 2020s?
For more from Mark and Sho on the 2010s, check the Pod Drop feed for our decade reviews on Gaming and Sports.2020-01-0630 minPod DropDecade in Review: The videogame that defined the 2010s, the biggest trend we will remember, and the winner of the console warsMark Staniusz is joined by Sho Alli, contributor to Okay Cool, to discuss the decade that was.
Is Fortnite or Minecraft the game we will remember the decade for? Free-to-play is just one trend from the 2010s the exploded, but what shift in the industry will have the greatest impact? And of course, we need to decide which console manufacturer won the decade.
For more from Mark and Sho on the 2010s, check the Pod Drop feed for our decade reviews on Sports and Film/Television.2020-01-0638 minPod DropDecade in Review: The best game, most influential athlete, and greatest Canadian sports moment of the 2010sMark Staniusz is joined by Sho Alli, producer of the FAN590 in Toronto, to discuss the decade that was.
Which Patriots Superbowl was the best? Can anyone dethrone LeBron James? And Canada had an incredible year in sports, but which moment stands above the rest?
For more from Mark and Sho on the 2010s, check the Pod Drop feed for our decade reviews on Gaming and Film/Television.2020-01-0638 min
Almost Famos PodcastS2 Ep. 41 - Daddy StaniuszMark is back for another hilarious episode chatting all about his first foray into parenthood. As a recent father of a young boy, he fills us in on the rewarding experience that is becoming a dad. See you all next Tuesday.
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...2019-10-0900 minPod DropRevisiting the Raptors run and setting new expectations, Canada gets a bad look on HBO's Hard Knocks, and sharing a love of sports with a newbornHost Mark Staniusz shares his experience of becoming a father and trying to figure out how to pass on his love of sports to his son (0:00). Spoiler Alert: taking a newborn to the Raptors Championship parade is not the answer.
William Lou, lead Toronto Raptors reporter for Yahoo Sports Canada, joins to discuss the historic Raptors Championship run and set expectations for the upcoming season (8:56).
JD Bunkis, co-host of the Sportsnet Fan590's "Good Show", and his producer Daniele Franceschi join to breakdown the NFL hype machine Hard Knocks, and how that level...2019-09-031h 06
It's Sho Time!Spider-Man: Far From HomeWe're...past the Endgame, now? Sho brings on a familiar guest, friend and podcaster Mark Staniusz (Pod Drop) to answer some burning Spider-Man questions, including: where does this latest adventure rank among all Spidey films, how does Tom Holland stack up against Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, and how good is Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio.
2019-07-1943 minPod DropESPN finally embraces the digital age - Pod Drop 1 Year RetrospectiveMark Staniuz is joined by Keegan Matheson and Curt MacGillivray to explore how the sports media landscape has adapted to the rapid change in streaming technology.2019-05-0137 minPod DropThe race to become the "Netflix of Gaming" - Pod Drop 1 Year RetrospectiveA round table discussion asking one big question for each2019-05-0148 minPod DropDisney+ breakdown and what it means for Netflix - Pod Drop 1 Year RetrospectiveMark Staniuz is joined by Shoaib Alli and David Staniusz to explore what Disney+ can learn from Netflix if it hopes to become the streaming king.2019-05-011h 07It's Sho Time!Avengers: EndgameWe're in the Endgame now, and what better time than to delve deep into some fan reaction? Mark Staniusz, host/creator of PodDrop, stops by to give his (spoiler-filled!) take on the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it crushes box office records and fans' hearts alike, and to bat around some predictions for what surprise Marvel has in store next.
2019-05-0136 minPod DropPod Drop #3 - Listening GuideStart here to catch up on the changes to the show and for a guide on how to best enjoy the latest Drop.2019-03-2106 minPod DropMichael Jackson's tarnished legacy, what to do about his art, and consequences of book burning - Drop #3, Episode 1The HBO documentary Leaving Neverland will undoubtedly change the way you think about the King of Pop, but what about his music?2019-03-2148 minPod DropSmash Bros Ultimate director pushing himself to the limits, the workplace environment of game developers, and the push for unionization in the industry - Drop #3, Episode 2Videogame publishers are quick to brag about the tireless efforts of their employees, but what about the employees themselves?2019-03-2129 minPod DropHow an NBA referee fixed games, the league's bizarre new business partner, and the legalization of sports betting - Drop #3, Episode 3The NBA is embracing the world of sports betting with a new partnership, but ESPN cannot ignore the league's darker past.2019-03-2144 minAlmost Famos PodcastEp. 24 - Mark StaniuszMark Staniusz is a good friend from university who has lately landed his dream job watching sports all day as a Sportsnet content and highlight specialist. With a ton on his plate these days including a new job, a growing family, a crippling video game addiction, and a great podcast of his own (which you can check out below), there was lots to catch up on.
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2018-05-2850 minPod DropNHL's unconventional return to ESPN, Canadian NFL fans revolt, and the major players who can shake up sports television - Pod Drop Season 1ESPN enters the online arena with an unfamiliar property, the unexpected reaction to DAZN’s NFL package, and the major players that could shake up the sports landscape.2018-04-2029 minPod DropXbox changes the game, GameStop second guesses, and the danger of too much choice - Pod Drop Season 1Xbox doubles down on the digital age, the inability for Gamestop to adapt, and the how increased access to video games is shaping the medium.2018-04-2029 minPod DropDisney's collection grows, Marvel's forgotten First Family, and Netflix's first real threat - Pod Drop Season 1Disney spends big bucks to complete their Marvel collection, the curious history of the Fantastic Four films, and what it all means as Netflix prepares to take on its biggest competition yet.2018-04-2030 min