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Megadeth is by far one of the most legendary Heavy Metal bands of all time! On this week's show, we had the absolute privileged to chat with legendary Megadeth bassist, David Ellefson. 

Is Megadeth working on a new album? Also, Dave talks about the formation of Megadeth and how he got (and has stayed) sober.

Imagine being the lead singer for one of the biggest rock bands in the world.... and then one day you decide to just give it all up. Adam Gontier did just that.

Back in 2013, Adam Gontier shocked the rock world when he announced that he was leaving the band he help create, Three Days Grace. We didn't hear much from Adam for almost two years... until May 2015 when Adam surprised the crowd at Rock on the Range in Columbus, Ohio by performing with his new band Saint Asonia (which also features Mike Mushok from the band Staind).

Adam Gontier is our special guest this week on The Mark and HooGie show. We will discuss the first show at Rock on the Range... why Adam didn't just continue as a solo artist... his personal struggles... and how being a father has changed him. If you're a fan of Adam Gontier, Three Days Grace, Saint Asonia, Staind, or just rock music in general, then this is a must listen!

Who has the best 'groupies'? Personality traits that help you build a great a music career. What if the drums started beating Brent? Plus, Mark and HooGie play  'Would You Rather' with Brent Fitz.

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Join Allie and Shaun as they discuss class (or not so classic) sports movies and talk about how they would be different, and probably better, if they were about soccer. In their first episode they reminisce about Space Jam and come up with some wild ideas on how it could have been done with the beautiful game and who, in 1996, would have filled the Michael Jordan role. Then they cast a reboot to the franchise in current day, using Union players and a couple other celebrities.

On this week's episode, Union Digital's Tom Via sits down with the Union's newest forward Michee Ngalina! Ngalina talks about adjusting to like in America, what got him playing the beautiful game, and his signature goal celebration - the back flip

Adam Cann also breaks down the Union's latest roster moves and U20 World Cup Call-Ups.

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The 2019 MLS season kicks off this weekend, so here’s a thorough look at which young Americans to watch in the league. Matt Doyle of MLSsoccer.com joins the pod to help invent some categories and work through a list of 50+ names. Everyone from Chris Durkin to Derrick Jones, Sebastian Saucedo to Omir Fernandez.

(the categories are definitely not precise)

• 0:30 Great Expectations
• 24:30 Hopes and Dreams
• 1:07:45 Reclamation Projects, the Zero Expectations crew, etc.

19-year-old (almost 20-yr-old) centerback Mark McKenzie joins the pod for a conversation about centerbacking, his breakout 2018 for the Philadelphia Union, January Camp, and the U20s' dominant showing in World Cup qualifying in November. Then Greg and Belz run through the player pool news, Fabian Johnson's revival (?), the USWNT She Believes roster, etc. , etc.

0:30 Mark McKenzie interview

42:10 Short Corners:

• Weston McKennie versatile, capable, but maybe injured
• Tyler Adams and his passing
• Christian Pulisic injured in 0-3 loss to Tottenham
• Josh Sargent quiet (oh wait he started a game after we recorded)
• Timo Weah fiery
• Alex Mendez, Richie Ledezma and Paxton Pomykal
• Midweek CCL discussion
• Fabian Johnson revived
• USWNT She Believes roster
• NWSL TV deal
• U17 qualifying and U20 World Cup draws

Black Soccer in North America roundtable, in which McKenzie participated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jOnn1EpmEo

Union Academy Director, Tommy Wilson, sits down with Adam to discuss what to look forward to in the second half of the Union Academy's Season. He discussed the U13 Union Academy being represented in a prestigious CONCACAF tournament, being names "Academy of the Year" by MLS, and what it means for academy players to be given an opportunity to play on the first team.

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Special guest Joey Anthone (@USAprospects) and I do a bare-bones run through the roster options for Tab Ramos. We also discuss the format of the U20 Men's Concacaf Championship, the roster rules and the changes that Ramos might make mid-tournament.

With the Union streaking toward a showdown with fast-rising DC United, we answer a listener question: How do the Union play soccer, and what are the principles that guide their style of play?

Next, Adam steps away from the mic - or, more accurately, HG Records takes over the pod - as Mark McKenzie, Auston Trusty, Matt Real, and Anthony Fontana discuss playing in the Homegrown Game, who would win at different sports, and, of course, clothes and style.

Last, we take a look at Bethlehem Steel's recent good form and how young Union talent like Real, Olivier Mbaizo, Ben Ofeimu, and Brenden Aaronson have helped Steel to win six of their last seven games. Be the first to know about the next wave of guys who will be fighting for a spot in the first team.