
Episode 36
May 6, 2012
The Crew's scoreless draw at Portland and a pointless sexist comment on the official MLS podcast provide lively fodder for J.D. Smith, Chris LaMacchia and Matt Goshert. Recorded live at the Three-Legged Mare in the Arena District.
Episode 35
April 29, 2012
Frankie Hejduk, a two-time MLS Cup champion and long a Crew legend, makes his Massive Report Podcast debut. J.D. Smith, Matt Goshert and Chris Lamacchia break down the week that was in the MLS. Recorded live at the Three-Legged Mare in the Arena District.
Episode 34
April 18, 2012
J.D. Smith interviews Glenn Smith, the radio play-by-play voice of the Houston Dynamo. The Dynamo will visit Columbus this Saturday.
Episode 33
April 15, 2012
The Crew drop points in Philadelphia, much to the chagrin of podcast host J.D. Smith and cohost Matt Goshert. Matt Bernhardt adds statistical weight to the discussion while Chris LaMacchia weighs in from the road. Recorded live at The Three-Legged Mare in the Arena District.
Episode 32
April 1, 2012
The Trillium Cup looks safe in Columbus, as J.D. Smith, Matt Goshert, and Chris LaMacchia break down the Crew's 1-0 win at Toronto. Recorded live at The Three-Legged Mare in the Arena District.
Episode 31
March 27, 2012
The Massive Report gang dissects the Crew's home opener, a 2-0 win over expansion Montreal Impact. They also talked with Duncan Fletcher, who covers Toronto FC for the SB Nation blog "Waking the Red", to preview the Crew's Trillium Cup tilt this weekend.
Episode 30
March 11, 2012
J.D. Smith and Chris LaMacchia reflect on the Crew's season-opening 2-0 loss at Colorado. Stats guru Matt Bernhardt weighs in with analysis.
Episode 29
March 4, 2012
With one week remaining before First Kick 2012, J.D. Smith and Matt Goshert preview the upcoming Crew campaign and share their newfound affinity for Barbasol products.
Episode 28
February 19, 2012
The podcast gang analyzes the Crew's acquisition of Barbasol as a jersey sponsor and ponders the team's attacking formation. Recorded live at the Three-Legged Mare in the Arena District.
Episode 27
January 27, 2012
Crew TV analyst and former player Duncan Oughton returns to the podcast for the first episode of 2012. Recorded live at The Three-Legged Mare in the Arena District.
Episode 26
December 11, 2011
Longtime Crew scribe and author Steve Sirk joins the podcast gang for the final show of 2011.
Episode 25
October 30, 2011
An all-too-predictable wild card loss at Colorado on Thusday brings the 2011 season to a screeching halt. Podcast host J.D. Smith, co-host Chris LaMacchia, editor Patrick Guldan and photographer Sam Fahmi reminisce on the season that was. Recorded live at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Episode 24
October 23, 2011
Podcast host J.D. Smith, co-host Chris LaMacchia and expert photog Sam Fahmi parse the Crew's playoff potential. Recorded live at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Episode 23
October 9, 2011
The podcasters ponder whether the Crew's recent poor form will cost the team a playoff spot. Recorded live at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Episode 22
September 25, 2011
Host J.D. Smith and the Massive Report Podcast gang discuss the Crew's continued slide following the team's last-second 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy. Recorded live at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Episode 21
September 18, 2011
The Massive Report crew provides a special podcast report following the Crew's loss at Philadelphia.
Episode 20
September 11, 2011
Dan Bidmead of Major League Soccer UK stops by the podcast to provide an English fan's perspective on the Columbus Crew.
Episode 19
August 21, 2011
Crew coach Robert Warzycha discusses the team's win over Philadelphia and looks ahead to the playoffs. Recorded live at Fadó Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Episode 18
August 7, 2011
The podcast gang welcomes leaders of Hudson Street Hooligans, who discuss the recent closure of their pub due to city zoning issues.
Episode 17
July 24, 2011
Guillermo Barros Schelotto joins the podcast to discuss his new Columbus-based soccer academy, run with the assistance of fellow ex-Crew player Gino Padula. Recorded live at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Episode 16
July 10, 2011
The podcast gang examines the Crew's form at the halfway point of the MLS campaign. Recorded live at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Episode 15
June 27, 2011
Crew general manager Mark McCullers discusses advertising, ticket sales, on-field performance and much more.
Episode 14
June 12, 2011
Host J.D. Smith and co-host Chris LaMacchia lead a discussion on a memorable but maddening week for the Black and Gold.
Episode 13
May 29, 2011
The Massive Report Podcast gang breaks down the Crew's 3-3 tie at home against Chivas USA. Recorded live at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Episode 12
May 15, 2011
Former Crew defender Gino Padula discusses life beyond One Black and Gold Way and his new soccer academy.
Episode 11
May 1, 2011
Crew Captain and two-time MLS Defender of the Year Chad Marshall stops by the podcast to share his views on the Crew's shutout streak, stepping into a leadership role and competing after concussions.
Episode 10
April 17, 2011
Podcast host J.D. Smith, co-host Chris LaMacchia, editor Patrick Guldan and stats guru Matt Bernhardt welcome Crew radio play-by-play announcer Neil Sika to the podcast.
Episode 9
April 10, 2011
The podcast gang discusses the Columbus Crew's scoreless draw at Chivas USA. Ohio State Buckeyes men's soccer coach John Bluem and Blake Compton of Hudson Street Hooligans reminisce about Connor Senn.
Episode 8
April 4, 2011
A postgame analysis of the Columbus Crew's 2-0 win over FC Dallas on April 1, 2011. The win was the new-look Crew's first of the 2011 MLS regular season.
Episode 7
March 27, 2011
Crew beat writer Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch sits down with the Massive Report Podcast gang to talk about the team's shaky start to the 2011 season. Mitchell also shares tales from the pressbox and gives his view on whether MLS can ever overtake the NHL in popularity.
Episode 6
March 19, 2011
Host J.D. Smith and writer Matt Bernhardt are joined by Crew supporters at Fado Irish Pub as they break down the Crew's 3-1 loss to D.C. United. Massive Report editor Patrick Guldan weighs in from RFK Stadium. Smith interviews Ives Galarcep of Soccer by Ives.
Episode 5
March 13, 2011
Massive Report Podcast host J.D. Smith, co-host Chris LaMacchia, editor Patrick Guldan and stats guru Matt Bernhardt prognosticate the Columbus Crew's 2011 MLS campaign, which begins against DC United on March 19 at RFK Stadium.
Episode 4.1
March 9, 2011
Massive Report Podcast host J.D. Smith, co-host Chris LaMacchia and editor Patrick Guldan break down the Crew's exit from the CONCACAF Champions Leauge at the hands of Real Salt Lake.
Episode 4
February 27, 2011
Host J.D. Smith, co-host Chris LaMacchia, Massive Report editor Patrick Guldan and stats guru Matt Bernhardt discuss the Crew's scoreless draw against Real Salt Lake in the CONCACAF Champions Leauge Feb. 22. Smith interviews Michael C. Lewis, Real Salt Lake beat writer for the Salt Lake Tribune, and gets the inside scoop on La Turbina Amarilla's relocation in Crew Stadium.
Episode 3.1
February 20, 2011
Host J.D. Smith and editor Patrick Guldan talk to Crew players at the training facility in Obetz, Ohio, as the team prepares to take on Real Salt Lake in the CONCACAF Champions League this Tuesday.
Episode 3
February 13, 2011
Crew midfielder and Central Ohio native Danny O'Rourke joins the podcast team and shares his views on the new-look, younger Crew. O'Rourke also ponders whether the coming season will bring his first-ever MLS goal. Massive Report columnist Matt Bernhardt provides more mind-bending statistical analysis.
Episode 2
January 30, 2011
Crew icon Duncan Oughton sits down with Massive Report's J.D. Smith, Chris LaMacchia, Patrick Guldan and Matt Bernhardt. Oughton shares his thoughts on the Crew's recent player moves inluding the signing of Jeff Cunningham, talks about what makes a good locker room and hints at his future with the Black and Gold.
Episode 1
January 17, 2011
Massive Report's J.D. Smith, Chris LaMacchia, Patrick Guldan and Matt Bernhardt break down the Crew's picks in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. The gang also discuss the team's plentiful open roster slots, and mull over Guillermo Barros Schelotto's greatest moments.