Episode 83 - Surviving with Cancer: How Our Pets Help Support Us

Join us for a special edition of "HIT THE MARK!" as we present our first podcast on dealing with Cancer and living as a survivor. One of the best ways to deal with this disease is having support around you, and for many people that means having a companion animal. Joining me is Bapcha Murthy, who is an Admin and one of the original founders of the "Cancer Survivor & Supporters" page on Facebook, who shares with us how his cats have helped him in his sickness. Also joining us is Marti Colwell. Marti runs the "BichonFurKids" foundation, which helps find homes for Bichons who have been rescued. Marti & I talk about the amazing breed the Bichon is and how they make the perfect companion dog. For more info on Marti and her foundation, please visit www.BichonFurKids.Org.

Episode 82 - MLB Talk

The MLB season is underway and we have experienced a very exciting first few weeks. Join us on HIT THE MARK! as we talk with Chris Dachille, the sports director of WBAL-TV in Baltimore, who covers the Orioles and Ravens. Before the interview, your humble correspondent gives his predictions of the 2016 MLB Season. This podcast was a live show we did on You tube on April 14th.

 

 

Episode 79 - NCAA Tournament Wrap with Marcus Liberty

Join us on "HIT THE MARK!" as we welcome in former NBA player, Fighting Illini great and member of the 1989 Final Four squad, Marcus Liberty to chat about the 2016 NCAA Tournament, his experience in reaching the Final Four in 1989 and what he is doing now to help mentor youths in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida. This was our second LIVE broadcast on YOUTUBE that was recorded on March 23.

Episode 78 - Who is the best QB of the Super Bowl Era?

Join Peter Wiseman (Creator of the Everything Sports franchise of Facebook), Kyle Scherer (member of Bronco Nation) and I talk as we discuss the greatest QB to play in the Super Bowl ERA. This is the first of our five part "Best of" series in the NFL that will also feature Best Offense, Best Defense, Best Team and Best Individual Defensive Player. This was also our very first LIVE broadcast on YouTube. We will be doing more in the future. Special Thanks to Rob Rennie of EternalPlanner.com for his help with this broadcast, which can also be found on YouTube.

Episode 76 - NHL Update with Dan Saraceni

Join us on "HIT THE MARK!" as we welcome in NHL Expert Dan Saraceni who covers the New York Islanders on LighthouseHockey.com. Dan helps us breakdown the Islanders season so far and what chances they have of reaching the postseason. Dan also helps us look at the rest of the NHL and where the season is heading after 2/3 of the season has passed. 

Episode 75 - NFL Wrap Up

Join us on "HIT THE MARK!" as we put a few final touches on the 2015 NFL season. Peter Wiseman, creator of the "Everything Sports" franchise on Facebook sits down with us to analyze the NFC North and if the surprising Minnesota Vikings will continue to rise. We also honor the Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos with Kyle Scherer who gives us his take on what it was like for Broncos Nation during the final weeks of the season and postseason. 

Episode 74 - Celebrating Black History Month

Join us on HIT THE MARK! as we celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the accomplishments of African Americans who were pioneers in their sport. This podcast introduces us to some of the lessor known athletes that carved the way for others with their sacrifice and dedication. This podcast was originally produced in late February 2015, so please excuse some of the dated material. 

Episode 72 - Greatest QB to Play in Super Bowl Era

Join us on "HIT THE MARK!" as we celebrate the anniversary of the 50th Super Bowl with a topic that will be sure to generate a lot of conversation. Who is the greatest QB to play in the Super Bowl/Super Bowl ERA. Keep in mind, this list only takes in QBs to play in the Super Bowl. Nonetheless, the list of QB is a who's who of Hall of Famers in a discussion that could go on forever. Joining me again is NFL historian and Sports Director of 104.1 "The Ranch" in Nashville, TN, Jim West. 

Episode 71 - Five Warning Signs for the NFL: Part 4 (Playoff Format)

Join us on "HIT THE MARK" as we welcome in Jim West NFL Historian & Sports Director of 104.1 "The Ranch" in Nashville, TN, to talk about Part 4 of his series "Five Warning Signs for the NFL". In Part 4, Jim and I analyze the NFLs current divisional alignment and how that works with the playoff structure that has been in place since the league expanded to 32 teams in 2002. Let us know your thoughts! Email us at CKMagicSports@Gmail.com 

Episode 70 - NFL Conference Championship Breakdown

Join us on "HIT THE MARK!" as we give an in-depth preview of the 2015 AFC and NFC Championship Games. This weekend provides us a chance to perhaps see the last ever meeting between 2 future HOF QB in Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, while in the NFC we get to see 2 former Heisman Trophy Winners at QB battle it out for the first time ever in the NFL Postseason. The winners will represent their Conferences in Super Bowl 50. Game on.

Episode 69 - Five Warning Signs for the NFL: Part 3 (Uniforms)

Join us on "HIT THE MARK!" as we welcome in Jim West and the third part of his series "Five Warning Signs for the NFL". This third part deal with uniforms and the many different styles and colors that NFL teams have been wearing in the last 10-15 years. From throwback uniforms, to the Thursday Night Football version of uniforms which colorblind fans of the Jets and Bills could not tell apart, things have gotten a little out of control. Jim has a perspective that I think a lot of fans share, which is enough is enough.

Episode 67 - Five Warning Signs for the NFL: Part 2

Join us on "Hit the Mark!" as we take a look at Part 2 of Jim West's series "Five Warning Signs for the NFL" which centers around NFL going overseas and playing in England, new Stadiums and team relocation. Jim is an NFL historian who is my co-host every week during the NFL season in breaking down the previous weeks games and previewing the upcoming week. Currently he is the Sports Director at 104.1 "The Ranch" in Nashville, TN.  DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded a few days before the NFL announced their plans for Los Angeles on January 12.                                                                                              

Episode 66 - Kat Cressida, the 2010 NFL Draft and PTI

Join us on "Hit the Mark!" as we interview Kat Cressida. Whether its doing voicematches for celebrities such as Angelina Jolie or Penelope Cruz, Disney animation like 'Toy Story' and "Phineas & Ferb" , Video Games including 'Arkham Knight' and 'Fallout 4', or original voices for cartoons, like Dee Dee on "Dexter’s Laboratory", Kat Cressida has built up an impressive resume in her years in Hollywood. Her talent has also found her way into the sportsworld, providing voiceovers for the NFL Draft, PTI and Gruden QB Camp on ESPN. Disney describes her as having a voice "No man can resist".

Episode 65 - NFL Wild Card Breakdown & Memories

Join us on HIT THE MARK! as we preview the 2015 Wild Card weekend and also take a look back at some of the greatest Wild Card matchups of seasons past. If you like NFL talk you can't miss this, as we take an in-depth look at the first playoff weekend in the NFL. Joining us again is Jim West, NFL historian and Sports Director over at 104.1 "The Ranch" in Nashville, TN.