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Man of the Match with Alex Donno

1,920 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings

Alex Donno provides an informative, passionate and sometimes humorous look through the national and local sports scene. He goes beyond the box score, bringing insightful breakdowns and informed opinions on the issues. He's a South Florida lifer bringing you South Florida sports!

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Donno's picks for the NBA Playoffs

May 20, 2021 21:48 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MB

In this segment, Donno shares the betting lines for this year's NBA Playoffs matchups. 

There was more luck than skill in LeBron's shot in the Play-In game

May 20, 2021 21:48 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this segment, Donno gives his takes on Lebron James' "Cag" against the Golden State Warriors in their Play-In game last night and Donno isn't sold he can hit that again in the same situation. 

Donno is pumped for a full capacity crowd for Inter MiamiCF

May 20, 2021 21:48 - 4 minutes - 6.3 MB

Donno closes out the first hour of today's show talking about the young history of Inter Miami CF and being able to finally see a packed house supporting the club. 

Road rage can lead to major problems

May 20, 2021 21:48 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MB

Donno wraps up the second hour of today's show talking about a road rage incident involving a banana being thrown, a police chase, and bullets flying everywhere. 

It doesn't matter the player salary, you ride the hot hand

May 20, 2021 21:48 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

Donno kicks off today's episode of Man of the Match previewing tonight's Panthers game against the Lightning in game three and gives his takes on the goalie changes mid series. Donno talks about Coach Q's coaching decisions and explains the future at the goalie position for the Panthers. 

Man of the Match with Alex Donno -05-20-2021 Hour 2 FULL

May 20, 2021 21:06 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MB

Donno starts the second hour of today's show talking about the Jacksonville Jaguars officially signing Tim Tebow to a one year deal and gives his takes on which player will have more jerseys sold between Tebow and rookie first overall pick, Trevor Lawrence. In the next segment, Donno shares the betting lines for this year's NBA Playoffs matchups. Later in the hour, Alfredo Arteaga, Five Reasons Sports Network, joins the Man of the Match to talk about the Miami Dolphins offseason. Alfredo tal...

Alfredo Arteaga 3 Yard Per Carry - 5 Reasons Sports Network - 05-20-2021

May 20, 2021 20:55 - 10 minutes - 15 MB

Alfredo Arteaga, Five Reasons Sports Network, joins the Man of the Match to talk about the Miami Dolphins offseason. Alfredo talks about the options the Dolphins have at the running back position and the expectations the team has with their rookies drafted this year. The guys also talk about Tua's development physically and being able to play fully healthy. 

Man of the Match with Alex Donno -05-20-2021 Hour 1 FULL

May 20, 2021 20:10 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MB

Donno kicks off today's episode of Man of the Match previewing tonight's Panthers game against the Lightning in game three and gives his takes on the goalie changes mid series. Donno talks about Coach Q's coaching decisions and explains the future at the goalie position for the Panthers. In the next segment, Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel Miami Heat reporter, joins the show to talk about the Miami Heat's first round matchup in the playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ira gives his X-factor on ...

Ira Winderman - Acura of Pembroke Pines Miami Heat Report - 05-20-2021

May 20, 2021 19:46 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel Miami Heat reporter, joins the Man of the Match to talk about the Miami Heat's first round matchup in the playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ira gives his X-factor on the Miami Heat to help the team move on in the playoffs. The guys also talk about how Miami will do playing in arenas in the playoffs again after making their deep run last year in the Orlando Bubble. 

Donno is keeping the receipts on all the Tua hate

May 19, 2021 22:25 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this segment, Donno gives his takes on all the pre-season hate and slander Tua is getting after Donno found out he is ranked in the bottom five for QBs going into the 2021 NFL season. 

Who will be the Miami Heat's third wheel?

May 19, 2021 22:24 - 4 minutes - 5.73 MB

Donno starts the second hour of today's show giving his predictions on the Miami Heat's playoff matchup against the Bucks and talks about which player or players need to step up in incredible ways to support the efforts of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. 

In Donno's eyes, the Panthers are up 2-0 over the Lightning

May 19, 2021 22:24 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Donno kicks off today's episode of Man of the Match recapping the Panthers game two loss to Tampa Bay last night and talks about Florida being able to get back into the series with a couple players back and limiting on mistakes. Donno also shares his thoughts on Coach Q's decision to have Chris Driedger as the goalie for game two. 

No matter the outcome of the series, the Panthers have improved this season

May 19, 2021 22:24 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this segment, Donno explains how the Panthers have a bright future ahead of the franchise win or lose in their series against the Lightning.

The Tarheels are the new UCF Knights

May 19, 2021 22:24 - 5 minutes - 7.5 MB

Donno closes out the first hour of today's show talking about North Carolina making a "state champs" ring after going 8-4 and losing in the Orange Bowl.

Orlando is a loser town and Miami is far superior

May 19, 2021 22:24 - 3 minutes - 5.27 MB

Later in the first segment of Hour 2, Donno goes on a rant about Orlando and how it's city of fantasy and make believe. 

Wednesday Wisdom - Aliens have been confirmed by a former president-05-19-2021

May 19, 2021 22:24 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

In this week's Wednesday Wisdom, Donno get's into one of the most popular conspiracy theories, ALIENS!

Tom Brady will deliver a great performance in his homecoming

May 19, 2021 22:24 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB

Donno starts the third hour of today's show giving his takes on how Tom Brady is going to do when the Buccaneers take on his former team, the New England Patriots. Donno talks about the difference in both teams from a talent standpoint and predicts how Cam Newton will do this season for the Patriots. 

Donno's favorite type of muffin

May 19, 2021 22:23 - 4 minutes - 6.38 MB

Donno closes out the second hour of today's show with some foodie talk and shares his favorite type of muffin flavors. 

Man of the Match with Alex Donno -05-19-2021 Hour 3 FULL

May 19, 2021 22:15 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB

Donno starts the third hour of today's show giving his takes on how Tom Brady is going to do when the Buccaneers take on his former team, the New England Patriots. Donno talks about the difference in both teams from a talent standpoint and predicts how Cam Newton will do this season for the Patriots. In the next segment, Juan Cardona, 5 Reasons Sports Network Contributor, joins the show to talk what's going on in the Crypto universe and reminds us all to buy the dip! The guys later in the se...

Juan Cardona - 5 Reasons Sports Network Contributor - 05-19-2021

May 19, 2021 21:48 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MB

Juan Cardona, 5 Reasons Sports Network Contributor, joins the Man of the Match to talk what's going on in the Crypto universe and reminds us all to buy the dip! The guys later in the segment talk about the Miami Dolphins and their roster improvement this offseason. Juan and Alex give their takes on the strides Tua will take into his sophomore campaign. 

Man of the Match with Alex Donno -05-19-2021 Hour 2 FULL

May 19, 2021 21:10 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

Donno starts the second hour of today's show giving his predictions on the Miami Heat's playoff matchup against the Bucks and talks about which player or players need to step up in incredible ways to support the efforts of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Later in the first segment of Hour 2, Donno goes on a rant about Orlando and how it's city of fantasy and make believe. In the next segment, Donno explains how the Panthers have a bright future ahead of the franchise win or lose in their serie...

David Dwork - Chirping the Cats Radio - 05-19-2021

May 19, 2021 21:05 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB

David Dwork, host of Chirping the Cats and reporter for WPLG, joins the Man of the Match to recap the Panthers game two loss in their opening round of the NHL playoffs. David talks about what went wrong for the Cats in the first two games of the series and is not ready to throw in the towel yet. The guys talk about the importance of Sam Bennet returning from suspension and how it can help change the tide in the series. 

Man of the Match with Alex Donno -05-19-2021 Hour 1 FULL

May 19, 2021 20:24 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MB

Donno kicks off today's episode of Man of the Match recapping the Panthers game two loss to Tampa Bay last night and talks about Florida being able to get back into the series with a couple players back and limiting on mistakes. Donno also shares his thoughts on Coach Q's decision to have Chris Driedger as the goalie for game two. In the next segment, Donno gives his takes on all the pre-season hate and slander Tua is getting after Donno found out he is ranked in the bottom five for QBs goin...

Clay Ferraro - WPLG -05-19-2021

May 19, 2021 20:13 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MB

Clay Ferraro, sports anchor WPLG Local 10, joins the Man of the Match to talk about the Miami Heat's first round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks and gives his takes on how Miami can repeat last year's performance against the Bucks in the playoffs and move on to the next round. Later in the segment, Clay and Donno talk about the Miami Dolphins offseason and how the team will produce offense at the running back position. 

Man of the Match with Alex Donno 05-18-2021 Hour 3

May 18, 2021 22:08 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

Man of the Match Full Hour

Movie Talk with Donno

May 18, 2021 22:07 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MB

Donno talks Movies

Jameson Olive- Florida Panthers Website Reporter and club's podcast, Territory Talk- 05-18-2021

May 18, 2021 21:42 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MB

Interview with Jameson Olive- Bring the Rats

The Panthers will bounce back and the Lightning deserved a harsher punishment

May 18, 2021 21:25 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

Alex Donno kicks off today's episode of Man of the Match previewing tonight's Panthers game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and gives his takes on how the NHL gave out the suspensions and punishments to both teams. Donno thinks the Lightning deserve to lose this series for their dirty play style and also talks about the Panthers goalie situation and who he thinks should be the goalie for the remainder of the series. 

Pro Football Focus' QB rankings are hot garbage

May 18, 2021 21:25 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MB

In this segment, Donno talks about the state of South Florida sports with a listener calling in, and Donno later gives his takes on where Pro Football Focus ranked Tua with all the other expected starting QB's ahead of the 2021 NFL season. 

Terrible Take Tuesday -05-18-2021

May 18, 2021 21:25 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this segment, Donno gives you his terrible takes of the week! 

Jaelan Phillips has DROY expectations

May 18, 2021 21:24 - 5 minutes - 7.04 MB

Donno closes out the first hour of today's show talking about the predictions for offensive and defensive rookie of the year for this NFL season and Donno makes the case for a few Dolphin rookies. 

The Hialeah Spider-man

May 18, 2021 21:24 - 2 minutes - 3.9 MB

Donno closes out the second hour of today's show talking about his adventures on the Palmetto with the Hialeah Spider-man!

Man of the Match with Alex Donno -05-18-2021 Hour 2 FULL

May 18, 2021 21:14 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MB

Hour two of today's show starts with Sean Stanley, Host of the Squared Circle Digest, to talk about what is going on recently in pro wrestling. Sean gives his takes on the WWE using zombies to attack wrestlers in their recent event as entertainment and if wrestling is losing its touch to provide  quality storylines. In the next segment, Donno talks about the state of South Florida sports with a listener calling in, and Donno later gives his takes on where Pro Football Focus ranked Tua with a...

Mike Cugno- CBS4- 05-18-2021

May 18, 2021 21:09 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

Mike Cugno, sports anchor at CBS4, joins the Man of the Match to talk about the Miami Heat's playoff run and how he thinks they will do against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. Mike and Alex give their takes on how far they think the Heat will go in the postseason and how they stack up to other top teams in the Eastern Conference. Later in the segment, Mike shares his thoughts on the Florida Panthers game one loss to the Lightning and who is the answer as the goalie for the Panthers f...

Sean Stanley- Squared Circle Digest- 05-18-2021

May 18, 2021 20:31 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MB

Sean Stanley,  Host of the Squared Circle Digest, joins the Man of the Match to talk about what is going on recently in pro wrestling. Sean gives his takes on the WWE using zombies to attack wrestlers in their recent event as entertainment and if wrestling is losing its touch to provide  quality storylines. 

Man of the Match with Alex Donno -05-18-2021 Hour 1 FULL

May 18, 2021 20:13 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MB

Alex Donno kicks off today's episode of Man of the Match previewing tonight's Panthers game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and gives his takes on how the NHL gave out the suspensions and punishments to both teams. Donno thinks the Lightning deserve to lose this series for their dirty play style and also talks about the Panthers goalie situation and who he thinks should be the goalie for the remainder of the series. In the next segment, Donno gives you his terrible takes of the week! Later i...

Jaccare Givens - 5 Reasons Sports Network- 05-18-2021

May 18, 2021 19:59 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MB

Jaccare Givens, contributor at Five Reasons Sports Network, joins the Man of the Match to  talk about the expectations for the new rookies on the Miami Dolphins roster. Jaccare gives his takes on how those rookies will contribute to the team this season. The guys also talk about college football and how UM has improved during the offseason with this recruiting class and how Miami fairs against the rest of the ACC. 

Donno's keys to a Panthers win in game 2 after a tough game 1 loss

May 17, 2021 22:17 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

Alex Donno kicks off today's show of Man of the Match recapping the Florida Panthers game one loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning and breaks down the gameplay of Sergei Bobrovsky between the pipes. Donno gives his pick as who he wants to see as the goalie for game two of their series.

Winners & Losers from the Weekend 05-17-2021

May 17, 2021 22:17 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MB

Donno gives his Winners and Losers from this past weekend! 

The betting lines for Aaron Rodgers leaving or staying in Green Bay

May 17, 2021 22:17 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this segment, Donno talks about how there are betting lines being made on Aaron Rodgers and whether or not he decides to stay in Green Bay or the franchise decides to trade him and part ways. 

Don Cheadle leaked some MJ news for Space Jam 2

May 17, 2021 22:17 - 6 minutes - 8.3 MB

Donno closes out the second hour of today's show talking about some news about Michael Jordan being leaked out by actor Don Cheadle that MJ will make an appearance in Space Jam 2 starring LeBron James. 

Kyrie Irving can play basketball and help the world at the same time

May 17, 2021 22:17 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

In this segment, Donno talks about Kyrie Irving not wanting to talk about his job to reporters and is more worried about things out of his control. Later in the segment, Donno gives his takes on the prices of streaming services and if the new Twitter Blue is actually going to be good. 

The Marlins new colors might be too pricey

May 17, 2021 22:17 - 5 minutes - 7.59 MB

In this segment, Donno shares his thoughts on the new Miami Marlins "Sugar Kings" limited edition jerseys. 

Donno despises the Tampa Bay Lightning

May 17, 2021 22:17 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MB

Donno closes out the first hour of today's show explaining why he has so much hate inside him towards the Tampa Bay Lightning and their dirty play style against the Panthers. 

Man of the Match with Alex Donno -05-17-2021 Hour 3 FULL

May 17, 2021 22:09 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

George Richards, covers the Panthers for FloridaHockeyNow.com, joins the Man of the Match to give his takes on the Panthers game one loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL Playoffs. George talks about Bobrovsky's game as the goalie and the five goals given up does not say the full story of the game for him. The guys talk about what Florida can adjust and do different in game 2 from what they have learned in the first game. George wraps up his time on the show giving his prediction f...

George Richards- FloridaHockeyNow.com -05-17-2021

May 17, 2021 21:25 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

George Richards, covers the Panthers for FloridaHockeyNow.com, joins the Man of the Match to give his takes on the Panthers game one loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL Playoffs. George talks about Bobrovsky's game as the goalie and the five goals given up does not say the full story of the game for him. The guys talk about what Florida can adjust and do different in game 2 from what they have learned in the first game. George wraps up his time on the show giving his prediction f...

Man of the Match with Alex Donno -05-17-2021 Hour 2 FULL

May 17, 2021 21:11 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

Hour two kicks off with Antwan Staley, FSU Beat Reporter -Tallahassee Democrat, to talk about the Miami Dolphins offseason and what is next for the team to get ready for the upcoming NFL season. Later in the segment, the guys get into some college football talk and how the University of Miami holds up to rest of the teams in the ACC and how Clemson will do now that Trevor Lawrence is in the NFL. In the next segment, Valerie Loureda, American Top Team, joins the Man of the Match to talk about...

Valerie Loureda- Bellator 259- 05-17-2021

May 17, 2021 20:46 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

Valerie Loureda, American Top Team, joins the Man of the Match to talk about her upcoming fight against Hannah Guy in a flyweight bout at Bellator 259. Loureda breaks down her upcoming fight and how she can beat her opponent. Valerie also shares her thoughts on the entertainment industry, fashion, and growing up in Miami and having her family in her corner throughout her training regiments and career. 

Antwan Staley- FSU Beat Reporter -Tallahassee Democrat - 05-17-2021

May 17, 2021 20:29 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MB

Antwan Staley, FSU Beat Reporter -Tallahassee Democrat, joins the Man of the Match to talk about the Miami Dolphins offseason and what is next for the team to get ready for the upcoming NFL season. Later in the segment, the guys get into some college football talk and how the University of Miami holds up to rest of the teams in the ACC and how Clemson will do now that Trevor Lawrence is in the NFL. 

Man of the Match with Alex Donno- 05-17-2021 Hour 1

May 17, 2021 20:09 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

Alex Donno kicks off today's show of Man of the Match recapping the Florida Panthers game one loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning and breaks down the gameplay of Sergei Bobrovsky between the pipes. Donno gives his pick as who he wants to see as the goalie for game two of their series. In the next segment, Donno gives his Winners and Losers from this past weekend! Later in the hour, Soccer analyst for CBS Sports and Inter Miami CF, Thomas Rongen, joins the show to talk about Inter Miami's tw...