Pod Drop
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNot your typical podcast. Digging into the lesser known stories that tie together the worlds of sport, film, and gaming. Released in "Drops", we explore the big picture ideas that seep into the different segments of pop culture. Listen to one, or listen to them all. These evergreen episodes tell a story that can be appreciated by everyone.
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Episodes
Kobe Bryant's Tragic Passing and Super Bowl 54 Picks
January 31, 2020 21:28 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBKobe Bryant's passing and how it brings the best out of social media. Then the return of Plus Money with Super Bowl picks and why picking the best QB might not be the right play (17:25).
The concern around Fornite's Esports push
January 31, 2020 21:25 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBCompetitive Fortnite has come to high schools and universities, but not without some controversy. A discussion of whether Fortnite's violence belongs in the classroom.
Netflix's Killer Inside The Mind of Aaron Hernandez Review
January 31, 2020 21:23 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBA review of Netflix's 3-part docuseries covering Aaron Hernandez; how the series tells you everything without saying much of anything.
The Zion Williamson tease and how it is unfair to fans
January 24, 2020 20:22 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBZion Williamson's controversial debut and why it is wrong to treat the rookie like Kawhi Leonard.
Xbox Series X blurring the generational lines
January 24, 2020 20:03 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MBDecoding Microsoft's message about an absence of exclusives for their new system and whether that is connected to the recent string of delays.
The One About Zoe
January 17, 2020 22:10 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThe story of how our dog Zoe came into our lives and the lessons learned in saying goodbye.
Plus Money: Narrative Roulette - Pod Drop Sports
January 17, 2020 22:06 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhy now is the time to jump on early for Super Bowl MVP betting and how taking into account the early narratives can help you win big.
Plus Money: Early Super Bowl MVP odds and playing Narrative Roulette - Pod Drop Sports
January 17, 2020 22:06 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhy now is the time to jump on early for Super Bowl MVP betting and how taking into account the early narratives can help you win big.
Byleth Smash Bros Reveal Reaction - Pod Drop Gaming
January 17, 2020 22:03 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBWhy the Smash Bros community was up in arms about the final fighter reveal for first fighter pass and speculation about who to expect in the next batch of DLC fighters.
Decade in Review: The best movie and television show of the decade, and which franchise is ready to win the 2020s
January 06, 2020 18:53 - 30 minutes - 21 MBMark Staniusz is joined by Sho Alli, host of the It's Sho Time movie podcast, to discuss the decade that was. What was the best movie of the decade and did it get the Oscar respect it deserved? Which television show will we remember the 2010s for? And is Marvel or Star Wars better set up to win the 2020s? For more from Mark and Sho on the 2010s, check the Pod Drop feed for our decade reviews on Gaming and Sports.
Decade in Review: The videogame that defined the 2010s, the biggest trend we will remember, and the winner of the console wars
January 06, 2020 18:47 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBMark Staniusz is joined by Sho Alli, contributor to Okay Cool, to discuss the decade that was. Is Fortnite or Minecraft the game we will remember the decade for? Free-to-play is just one trend from the 2010s the exploded, but what shift in the industry will have the greatest impact? And of course, we need to decide which console manufacturer won the decade. For more from Mark and Sho on the 2010s, check the Pod Drop feed for our decade reviews on Sports and Film/Television.
Decade in Review: The best game, most influential athlete, and greatest Canadian sports moment of the 2010s
January 06, 2020 18:41 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBMark Staniusz is joined by Sho Alli, producer of the FAN590 in Toronto, to discuss the decade that was. Which Patriots Superbowl was the best? Can anyone dethrone LeBron James? And Canada had an incredible year in sports, but which moment stands above the rest? For more from Mark and Sho on the 2010s, check the Pod Drop feed for our decade reviews on Gaming and Film/Television.
Revisiting the Raptors run and setting new expectations, Canada gets a bad look on HBO's Hard Knocks, and sharing a love of sports with a newborn
September 03, 2019 12:27 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBHost Mark Staniusz shares his experience of becoming a father and trying to figure out how to pass on his love of sports to his son (0:00). Spoiler Alert: taking a newborn to the Raptors Championship parade is not the answer. William Lou, lead Toronto Raptors reporter for Yahoo Sports Canada, joins to discuss the historic Raptors Championship run and set expectations for the upcoming season (8:56). JD Bunkis, co-host of the Sportsnet Fan590's "Good Show", and his producer Daniele Frances...
ESPN finally embraces the digital age - Pod Drop 1 Year Retrospective
May 01, 2019 19:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBMark Staniuz is joined by Keegan Matheson and Curt MacGillivray to explore how the sports media landscape has adapted to the rapid change in streaming technology.
Disney+ breakdown and what it means for Netflix - Pod Drop 1 Year Retrospective
May 01, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBMark Staniuz is joined by Shoaib Alli and David Staniusz to explore what Disney+ can learn from Netflix if it hopes to become the streaming king.
The race to become the "Netflix of Gaming" - Pod Drop 1 Year Retrospective
May 01, 2019 19:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBA round table discussion asking one big question for each
How an NBA referee fixed games, the league's bizarre new business partner, and the legalization of sports betting - Drop #3, Episode 3
March 21, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBThe NBA is embracing the world of sports betting with a new partnership, but ESPN cannot ignore the league's darker past.
Pod Drop #3 - Listening Guide
March 21, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 2.79 MBStart here to catch up on the changes to the show and for a guide on how to best enjoy the latest Drop.
Michael Jackson's tarnished legacy, what to do about his art, and consequences of book burning - Drop #3, Episode 1
March 21, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBThe HBO documentary Leaving Neverland will undoubtedly change the way you think about the King of Pop, but what about his music?
Smash Bros Ultimate director pushing himself to the limits, the workplace environment of game developers, and the push for unionization in the industry - Drop #3, Episode 2
March 21, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBVideogame publishers are quick to brag about the tireless efforts of their employees, but what about the employees themselves?
Pod Drop #2 - Where I've Been and Where to Start
November 06, 2018 06:00 - 6 minutes - 3.1 MBStart here to catch up on the changes to the show and for a guide on how to best enjoy the latest Drop
Red Dead Redemption's curious omission, the most downvoted Reddit post of all time, and the mob mentality of gaming communities - Drop #2, Episode 3
November 06, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBOne of the biggest critical hits of the console generation is also missing one of this generation's biggest trends.
Social Media Skeletons haunt Hollywood, how social influence can be a weapon, and the double standard of MTV - Drop #2, Episode 2
November 06, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBJames Gunn, the director of The Guardians of the Galaxy, was let go when disturbing tweets from his past came to light.
MLB has a Twitter problem, the statute of limitations on social media, and why young athletes keep making the same mistake - Drop #2, Episode 1
September 25, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBJosh Hader's MLB All-Star game debut went from dream to nightmare when tweets from his past resurfaced.
Disney's collection grows, Marvel's forgotten First Family, and Netflix's first real threat - Pod Drop Season 1
April 20, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.3 MBDisney spends big bucks to complete their Marvel collection, the curious history of the Fantastic Four films, and what it all means as Netflix prepares to take on its biggest competition yet.
Xbox changes the game, GameStop second guesses, and the danger of too much choice - Pod Drop Season 1
April 20, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBXbox doubles down on the digital age, the inability for Gamestop to adapt, and the how increased access to video games is shaping the medium.
NHL's unconventional return to ESPN, Canadian NFL fans revolt, and the major players who can shake up sports television - Pod Drop Season 1
April 20, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBESPN enters the online arena with an unfamiliar property, the unexpected reaction to DAZN’s NFL package, and the major players that could shake up the sports landscape.
What is Pod Drop?
April 19, 2018 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.39 MBWhat to expect from Season 1 of Pod Drop