Pod Drop
By Mark Staniusz
Pod DropJan 31, 2020
Kobe Bryant's Tragic Passing and Super Bowl 54 Picks
Kobe 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).
The concern around Fornite's Esports push
Competitive Fortnite has come to high schools and universities, but not without some controversy. A discussion of whether Fortnite's violence belongs in the classroom.
Netflix's Killer Inside The Mind of Aaron Hernandez Review
A review of Netflix's 3-part docuseries covering Aaron Hernandez; how the series tells you everything without saying much of anything.
The Zion Williamson tease and how it is unfair to fans
Zion Williamson's controversial debut and why it is wrong to treat the rookie like Kawhi Leonard.
Xbox Series X blurring the generational lines
Decoding Microsoft's message about an absence of exclusives for their new system and whether that is connected to the recent string of delays.
The One About Zoe
The story of how our dog Zoe came into our lives and the lessons learned in saying goodbye.
Plus Money: Early Super Bowl MVP odds and playing Narrative Roulette - Pod Drop Sports
Why 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.
Byleth Smash Bros Reveal Reaction - Pod Drop Gaming
Why 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.
Decade in Review: The best movie and television show of the decade, and which franchise is ready to win the 2020s
Mark 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.
Decade in Review: The videogame that defined the 2010s, the biggest trend we will remember, and the winner of the console wars
Mark 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.
Decade in Review: The best game, most influential athlete, and greatest Canadian sports moment of the 2010s
Mark 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.
Revisiting 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 newborn
Host 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 of access impacts an NFL team (28:40).
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ESPN finally embraces the digital age - Pod Drop 1 Year Retrospective
The race to become the "Netflix of Gaming" - Pod Drop 1 Year Retrospective
Disney+ breakdown and what it means for Netflix - Pod Drop 1 Year Retrospective
Pod Drop #3 - Listening Guide
How an NBA referee fixed games, the league's bizarre new business partner, and the legalization of sports betting - Drop #3, Episode 3
Smash 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 2
Michael Jackson's tarnished legacy, what to do about his art, and consequences of book burning - Drop #3, Episode 1
Red Dead Redemption's curious omission, the most downvoted Reddit post of all time, and the mob mentality of gaming communities - Drop #2, Episode 3
Social Media Skeletons haunt Hollywood, how social influence can be a weapon, and the double standard of MTV - Drop #2, Episode 2
MLB has a Twitter problem, the statute of limitations on social media, and why young athletes keep making the same mistake - Drop #2, Episode 1
NHL's unconventional return to ESPN, Canadian NFL fans revolt, and the major players who can shake up sports television - Pod Drop Season 1
Xbox changes the game, GameStop second guesses, and the danger of too much choice - Pod Drop Season 1
