The Markcast® is a sports-centric podcast hosted by Reid Johnson, covering news and opinions related to the CFL, UFL (United Football League), and other "alt-football" leagues outside the NFL.



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Previous Guests of the Podcast Include:

Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, Mick Foley, Milt Stegall, Vernon Adams Jr., Dave Naylor, Davis Sanchez, Ernesto Lacayo, Kenneth Farrow, Rod Pedersen, Robert Turbin, Dave Campbell, Matt Mengel, Jim Mullin, Connor O’Neil, Arash Madani, Brian Woods, Farhan Lalji, AJ Jakubec, Dan Barnes, Dan Ralph, Rob Vanstone, Derek Taylor, Connor O’Neil, Jason Gregor, Jeff Hamilton, Stan Bedwell, Scott Stinson, Greg James, Tom Mayenknecht, Pat Steinberg, Paul McCallum, Steve Ehrhart, Michael Cohen, Kyle Smith, Kevin Kugler, Steve Simmons, Nic Sulsky, Jackson Leonard. Tim Baines, Will from the Argos Fancast, Josh Davis, Mike Mitchell, Sammy Gahagan, Murray McCormick, Hal Mumme, Darren Gill, Paul Woods, Greg Parks, Ed Tait, Joey Alfieri, Darrin Bauming, Tim Capper, Gord Randall, Ted Wyman, Britton Gray, Adam Laskaris, Mike Hogan, Giulio Caravatta, Darrell Davis, Sean Campbell, Steve McAllister, Dustin Nielson, Reid Wilkins, Steve Milton, Chris Walby, Matt Baker, Karstens-Smith, Scott Radley, Dylan Smith, Josh Burton, Robert McGregor, Roy S. Johnson, Natey Adjei, Sean Bowen, Simon Tsalikis, Ethan Ready, Chris Edwards, Adam Gosse, Jeff Pearlman, Aaron Korolnek, Dave Dawson, Luc Mullinder, Morley Scott, Mark Perry, Andy Bouyoukos, Bob Irving, Lucky Whitehead, Danny Austin, Paul Reeths, Mike Hohensee, Derek Dennis, Roy S. Johnson, Sam Schwartzstein, James Wilder Jr., Eddie Steele, Jake Maier, Kristina Costabile, Nathan Rourke, Neil McEvoy, Darrell Davis, Brandon Alexander, Jed Roberts, Derrick Jones, Kamar Jorden, Ben Fischer, Michael Cohen, Ben Holmes, Richie Leone, Sean Brown, Henoc Muamba, Tim Billick, Solomon Wise, Andtew Peirson, William Stanback, Sergio Castillo, Greg Peach, Victor Cuit, Jake Wieneke, Ron J. Frederick, Pat Rifino, Ja’Gared Davis, Amar Doman, Jake Ceresna, Brock Huard, Quan Bray, Eric Galko, Jeff Freeman, Ian Hartitz, Adam Levitan, Eric Eager, Cody Main, Kevin Seifert, Mark Drumheller, Brandon Anderson, Darren Heitner, Greg Mescall, Jovan Alford, Keon Hatcher, Josh Shepardson, Jordan Dajani, JJ Adams, Richie Sindani, Bob Marjanovich, Chris Ackie, Sara Orlesky, Sean Fitz-Gerald, James Larsen, Daniella Ponticelli, Sarah Said, Simone Eli, Daniel Kaplan, Dontez Byrd, Dominique Rhymes, Dedrick Mills, Nathan Rubbelke, Steve Gera, Marty York, Jake Russell, David Côté, Brendan Coffey, Ric Serritella, Matthew Scianitti, Cody Grace, Emory Hunt, David Boles, Eric Merrida, Rod Smith, Mike Moore, Ray Austin, Jon Cornish, Brian Michael Cooper, Ron Mckie, Brian Hill, Charlie Boots, Alan Snel, Matt Dunigan, Wade Zanchetta, Gary Stern, Randy Ambrosie


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We are a sports podcast focused on covering everything XFL, UFL (United Football League), and alternative football. From reacting to breaking news to the latest insights and scoops on the league and even funny stories in between, we will always make sure to keep you up to date on all of the latest happenings in the CFL, UFL, and other alt-football leagues.

We cover the Canadian Football League (CFL) and its current 9-team, 2-division structure which includes the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Edmonton Elks, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the West, and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Toronto Argomauts in the East.

We also cover the merged XFL-USFL league the United Football League (UFL) and its current 8-team, 2-division structure which includes the USFL Conference with the Birmingham Stallions, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats and Michigan Panthers, and the XFL Conference with the Arlington Renegades, D.C. Defenders, San Antonio Brahmas, and St. Louis Battlehawks.

Although we don’t cover indoor or arena football on a regular basis, we do feature interviews on a case-by-case basis when situations arise. The same policy applies to the European Football League (ELF).

If you have questions related to the CFL, UFL, and alt-football leagues, CFL, UFL, and alt-football players, or news regarding the CFL, UFL, and other alt-football teams, please email us and we will be sure to bring up your comment or suggestion on the next episode of the podcast.

New episodes of The Markcast® are posted every Friday morning, so be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out new episodes of The Markcast® wherever you get your podcast fix!!!

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The Markcast® podcast covers all 8 of the original XFL 2020 football teams including the Dallas Renegades, the DC Defenders, the Houston Roughnecks, the Los Angeles Wildcats, the New York Guardians, the Seattle Dragons, the St. Louis BattleHawks, and the Tampa Bay Vipers as well as the 9 CFL teams including the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Edmonton Elks, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, Ottawa REDBLACKS, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

With the XFL’s return in 2023, we will be adding the 8 new or returning XFL 2023 teams to our coverage including the Arlington Renegades, D.C. Defenders, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians, San Antonio Brahmas, Seattle Sea Dragons, St. Louis Battlehawks, and the Vegas Vipers.

We also cover the United States Football League or USFL with its primary headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. In the North division, the USFL has the Michigan Panthers, New Jersey Generals, Philadelphia Stars, and Pittsburgh Maulers. The Birmingham Stallions, Houston Gamblers, Memphis Showboats, and New Orleans Breakers comprise the South Division.

On December 31, 2023, the XFL and USFL announced an official merger of the 2 leagues resulting in the UFL (United Football League). We will continue covering the 8 teams of the UFL or United Football League.

We aim to keep you up to date on the latest insights, opinions, and more in the world of the CFL, UFL, and alt-football.

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