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Massive Report Podcast

142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratings

All things Columbus Crew talk, news, and analysis.

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Ep. 460

April 23, 2024 11:14 - 1 hour - 118 MB

 It was the Ted Unkle show again at a Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers game. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Sam bring the heat after watching the replay. The Crew's busy week continues, and the group takes a look at the upcoming game vs Monterrey and Montreal.

Ep. 459

April 16, 2024 11:49 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

The Columbus Crew get a HISTORIC win in Mexico to advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the first time ever, then proceed to earn a point on the road against a top Western Conference team in Real Salt Lake with a lineup of second line players. Brian, Brett, and Sam break down both games and look to the matchup against Portland.

Ep. 458

April 10, 2024 11:38 - 1 hour - 107 MB

The Columbus Crew drop 2 points at home with a tie against DC United, Cucho's frustration gets the best of him, CONCACAF return leg in Mexico, and a trip west to face Real Salt Lake. 

Ep. 457

April 02, 2024 11:58 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

The Columbus Crew salvage a point on the road at Nashville without the services of Cucho Hernandez, but at what cost. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph breakdown the game and speculate to Cucho's reason for absence. Tigres and D.C. United both visit Lower(dot)com field in a 5 day span, how will the Crew fare in the two competitions?

Ep. 456

March 26, 2024 12:19 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

A frustrating game in Charlotte for the Columbus Crew sees them dropping their first points of the season. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the positives and negatives of the game, and how the Crew can rebound against Nashville on the road.

Ep. 455

March 19, 2024 11:22 - 1 hour - 111 MB

A win on aggregate against Houston and a totally dominating performance against New York Red Bulls. The Columbus Crew are flying high to start off the season. What have we learned about this team. The replacement referees are a topic of conversation again. And welcome back Will Sands.

Ep. 454

March 12, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

The Columbus Crew win two games in injury time against Houston and Chicago. We rant on some things that happened at the Chicago game, and other things in MLS. Finally, a double preview of the Champions Cup second leg against Houston and Saturday's game against New York Red Bulls.

Ep. 453

March 05, 2024 12:43 - 1 hour - 93.7 MB

Not the best result, but not the worst either. The Columbus Crew get out of Minnesota with a road point and now turn their eyes to a midweek bout with Houston in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. We dive into all the action with longtime Crew announcer Neil Sika who makes his return to the Columbus booth March 9th and the usual suspects of Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph. 

Ep. 452

February 27, 2024 13:06 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

It was a COLD but victorious Crewsmas for the Columbus Crew. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down all the action from the Crew's 1-0 win over Atlanta, check other scores from around the first week of action, and look to the matchup with Minnesota United.

Ep. 451

February 20, 2024 12:56 - 1 hour - 130 MB

The 2024 Major League Soccer season is upon us!! Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam preview the upcoming season, talk about the Charlie Brown jerseys, look ahead to all the action taking place on Crewsmas, and take a quick look at the game against Atlanta United.

Ep. 450

February 06, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

Your Columbus Crew are a mere 18 days away from Crewsmas!! Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam look at how preseason has gone so far. They also look at the team's announced dates and themes for promotional nights, World Cup matches venue announcements, and the departure of Kevin Molino.

Ep. 449

January 30, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Checking in on the Columbus Crew's off season so far. Preliminary discussion of season expectations, mailbag, and who would be on our Crew Mount Rushmore. Agree? Disagree? Who would be on yours? Murph, Brett, Bart, and Sam... host the show, but maybe we are on your Crew podcast Mount Rushmore??

Ep. 448

January 23, 2024 12:41 - 1 hour - 134 MB

A great chat with the man, the myth, the MASSIVE LEGEND, the CHAMPION (X2), and most notably, GCGBAG's favorite lad, Josh Williams. Hear the stories, memories, and words of wisdom that Josh shared with Brian, Brett, Bart, Murph, and Sam.

Ep. 447

January 09, 2024 13:31 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MB

It's a short off season and we have things to say. Murph, Brett, and Sam talk about the Crew's moves so far during this short break and what implications they could have on how the team looks next season.

Ep. 446

December 21, 2023 13:47 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

Can you ever really have enough Cup talk? NO. More MLS Cup talk, championship parade recap, offseason moves, and the Columbus Crew's Super Draft selections with Brain, Brett, Murph, and Sam.

Ep. 445

December 12, 2023 12:38 - 1 hour - 128 MB

THEY DID IT!!! The Columbus Crew dominate LAFC from the opening whistle to secure their third major league soccer trophy. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam break down everything that took place that day before during and after the game.

Ep. 444

December 05, 2023 13:25 - 1 hour - 110 MB

It was a THRILLER in the Queen City. The Columbus Crew come back from a two goal deficit to beat FC Cincinnati in extra time IN Cincinnati. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam break down the game and look ahead at the matchup with LAFC for all the marbles at Lower(dot)Com Field.  NOTE: The episode was recorded BEFORE MLS rectified the ticket situation late Monday evening.  

Ep. 443

November 28, 2023 12:52 - 1 hour - 150 MB

The Columbus Crew advance to the Eastern Conference final after beating Orlando City 2-0 on the road. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam look back at how things went down in Orlando. Columbus will go on the road again to take on FC Cincinnati for a chance at a third star. How will things go down?

Ep. 442

November 21, 2023 12:31 - 1 hour - 118 MB

It's Eastern Conference semi-final time. The Columbus Crew will take on Orlando City on their path to a possible third star. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam looks at the Crew and Orlando's matchups this season and break down their expectations for the upcoming game. Crew 2 end of season moves, Inter Miami at the LDC ticket prices, and your mailbag questions answered too.

Ep. 441

November 14, 2023 13:02 - 1 hour - 103 MB

The Columbus Crew dominate big chunks of game three and dispatch Atlanta United right out of the playoffs. The Crew now move to the conference semi-finals against Orlando City in Orlando. Brett, Murph, Bart, and Sam break down game three and the series and share all their reactions. 

Ep. 440

October 31, 2023 12:35 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MB

The last time the Columbus Crew were in the playoffs they won the whole damn thing. Crew open their bid for a third star on Wednesday against Atlanta United. Brian, Brett, Bart, Murph break down the format, the team's form, what to expect, and their score predictions along with looking at how the playoffs have unfolded so far.

Ep. 439

October 26, 2023 22:55 - 1 hour - 96.2 MB

Columbus Crew beat Montreal in the last game of the regular season securing third place in the East and a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Columbus will take on Atlanta United in the playoffs. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam break down all of the above along with Crew 2's loss to Austing II in the MLSNextPro final.

Ep. 438

October 18, 2023 01:20 - 56 minutes - 78 MB

Columbus Crew 2 is head to it's second championship game in as many years, and this time it's against Austin FC II. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the path to this years championship and preview the Crew's MLS decision day game against Montreal to secure home playoffs advantage.

Ep. 437

October 03, 2023 12:12 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

The Crew hold position with Philadelphia in the standings with a tie, but squandered a chance to solidify a home field advantage in the playoffs. Columbus will get three more chances in the remaining regular season games, and two of them are this week with contests on the road against New England and Atlanta. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam bring you the analysis and game predictions. 

Ep. 436

September 28, 2023 00:46 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Playing some catchup after missing a few games. Brain, Brett, and Sam catch you up on all the action with their hot takes.

Ep. 435

August 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Columbus Crew beat Toronto FC and booed the heck out of Michael Bradly the whole night. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the game AND the booing. They also talk to Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko about the state of the team, the league, and transfer window strategies. 

Ep. 434

August 22, 2023 12:15 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

It was one HELL of a night, that's for sure. Columbus Crew took it to FC Cincinnati at Lower(dot)Com field to the joy of most of the 20,000+ in attendance. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam look back at all the day's events from the tailgate to the post game. The Crew follow a rivalry match with another as Toronto comes to the capital city for a tilt next Saturday.

Ep. 433

August 15, 2023 13:06 - 1 hour - 131 MB

It's mailbag time!! Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam answer all your Columbus Crew questions in an extended podcast. And they looked ahead to the Cincinnati game too.

Ep. 432

August 09, 2023 12:31 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

Columbus Crew is bounced out of the Leagues Cup in a penalty shootout. Did Don Garber really block the Crew from keeping Lucas Zelarayan while also signing Diego Rossi? Full breakdown of all Crew related topics with Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam

Ep. 431

August 03, 2023 11:38 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

Whew, it was a CRAZY summer transfer window for the Columbus Crew. Who went where? who came from where? Oh, and there was also a Leagues Cup beatdown on Club America too. Brian, Bart, Murph, and friend of the show Orri break down all the action and preview the matchup against Minnesota United on Friday.

Ep. 430

July 29, 2023 13:31 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Leagues Cup action and recap of the Columbus Crew's summer window moves so far.

Ep. 429

July 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Well, that was an interesting game. Brett and Murph break down all the strange things that happened against NYCFC and look ahead to the game against Portland

Ep. 428

June 29, 2023 01:05 - 1 hour - 98.5 MB

An almost perfect month of June for the Columbus Crew. Aiden Morris and Lucas Zelarayan are heading to D.C. for the All-Star game, and Columbus will be hosting the 2024 version. Even a little bit of Columbus Eagles talk. 

Ep. 427

June 14, 2023 11:03 - 1 hour - 111 MB

A wonder goal by Lucas Zelarayan in the 94th minute steals all three points for the Columbus Crew on the road in Chicago. New CB signing, and three players get national team call-ups. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the news and notes and look ahead to a trip to NYCFC.

Ep. 426

June 07, 2023 00:57 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

It was a six point week for the Columbus Crew, and we are here to talk about it. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph look at the good and the bad of the games against Colorado and Charlotte, and try to guess on what will happen on the road against Chicago.

Ep. 400

July 26, 2022 12:48 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

The Massive Report Podcast has reached it's 400th episode!!! We celebrated by having two current hosts out and two former lead hosts on. Lots of stories from the past 399 episodes. We did briefly recap the New England game and, of course, looked ahead to the away game vs Charlotte. Thanks to Jonathan T-Bone Smith, and Matt Goshert for joining Brain and Sam.

Ep. 399

July 19, 2022 12:33 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

The Columbus Crew (first team and Crew II) add another "L" To FC Cincinnati's (first team and FCC II) records. Cucho scores AGAIN. Zelarayan assists AND Scores. LDC sellout, and Miguel Berry gets traded to D.C. United. Lots to talk about in today's episode with Brian, Murph, Drew, and Sam

Ep. 398

July 12, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

A thriller at Soldier Field as Columbus Crew Score 3 goals in the second half to complete a comeback against the Chicago Fire. The Cherry on top was a game-winning goal by the newest member of the Crew, Cucho Hernandez. Brian, Murph, Sam, and special guest Neil Sika break down the game and look ahead to midweek game at D.C. and the first Hell Is Real derby of the 2022 season at the LDC.

Ep. 397

July 07, 2022 12:42 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Crew have a wild 0-0 draw against Philadelphia. More Cucho reactions and how might he impact Caleb's formations and game plan. We close out with our predictions for the game in Chicago.

EP. 396

June 28, 2022 12:22 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

The game against Real Salt Lake was a snoozer, but there was A LOT to talk about when it comes to the Columbus Crew on and off the field. Murph, Bart, Ralph, and Sam hit all the topics from this last week, and look ahead to the games against Toronto and Philadelphia

Ep. 395

June 21, 2022 12:46 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

The Crew is finally making a splash signing at striker with Cucho Hernández. We break down the deal, and it's implications for this currently struggling team. Speaking of struggling, we break down the Charlotte draw, and look ahead to a game on the road with Real Salt Lake.

Ep. 394

June 14, 2022 12:41 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Back after a week off to look at where the Columbus Crew are so far in this season, possible upcoming signings, and previewing the game against Charlotte. There is even some Crew 2 and Columbus Eagles talk in there.

Ep. 393

June 01, 2022 12:12 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

THE COLUMBUS CREW WIN ON THE ROAD!!! They outlasted Atlanta United and the Mercedes Benz field turf to capture all three points on goal from generally unlikely goal scorers. Murph, Bart, Drew, and Sam break down how things went in Atlanta, and look at what the team may do when they return from international break.

Ep, 392

May 24, 2022 13:31 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Caleb Porter's seat is definitely getting hotter, but can he still turn this currently sinking Columbus Crew ship around with some adjustments? Is it too late? Murph, Bart, Adam, and Sam break down the most recent loss against LAFC and look at possible changes and adjustments to help the team out of this run of bad form. 

Ep. 391

May 17, 2022 12:42 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

The Columbus Crew go to Yankee Stadium and get shut out by defending MLS champs NYCFC. Brian, Murph, Thomas, and Sam break down the game, possible solutions for this team, and look ahead to the home double header of Crew vs LAFC and Crew II vs TFC II.

Ep. 390

May 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

Columbus FINALLY figures out how to score goals, and it does so in spectacular fashion against DC United. We break down the action, and look ahead to the matchup with New England on the road.

Ep. 389

April 26, 2022 13:34 - 1 hour - 30.1 MB

The terrible run continues for the Columbus Crew in MLS and Open Cup play, and now they traded away their top scorer to Colorado. What next?

Ep. 388

April 19, 2022 12:59 - 1 hour - 28.8 MB

The Columbus Crew couldn't turn things around against Orlando City and fell to their third straight loss on the 2022 season. Where did the breakdowns happen? What would it take for them to get back on the right track? Brian, Murph, Thomas, and Sam talk about all those questions and also Crew 2, winners of three in a row, and upcoming games against Detroit City FC in the US Open Cup and Sporting Kansas City in MLS action.

Ep. 387

April 12, 2022 12:15 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MB

Two rough weeks in a row for the Columbus Crew. What happened in Philly? Also, two weeks in a row in which Crew 2 has secured a win. What have we learned about them so far. The USWNT outmatched Uzbekistan at Lower(dot)Com Field. Murph, Grant, and Sam break down all the action from this last weekend and look ahead to the Orlando game. 

Ep. 386

April 05, 2022 12:18 - 1 hour - 29.5 MB

It was a GREAT Saturday. It was a MISERABLE Saturday. The Columbus Crew failed to secure any points in front of the capacity crowd that came to witness the retirement of legendary midfielder Federico Higuain. What happened? How can this team rebound on the road against the Philadelphia Union? Brian, Bart, Murph, and Sam talk about those things and more on this episode of the Massive Report Podcast.