The USFL playoffs are here, we’re previewing CFL week 3 and looking forward to the USFL championship next weekend on this week’s episode of The Markcast. A loaded slate of guests join us this week to break down the latest CFL, USFL and alt-football news with Josh Shepardson of Fantasy Pros, Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports, JJ Adams of Postmedia, recent CFL HoF inductee Paul McCallum and Richie Sindani of the Calgary Stampeders.

We’re previewing the USFL playoffs in Canton, Ohio this weekend with two great guests: Kosh Shepardson of Fantasy Pros and Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports. The Philadelphia Stars are facing the New Jersey Generals in a USFL North Division battle and the Birmingham Stallions are trying to make it to the USFL finals by coming out victorious in their South Division matchup against the New Orleans Breakers. We break down, analyze and give our thoughts on the two “heated” divisional rival games that comprise the 2022 USFL playoff slate. We also cover the recently announced USFL MVP and other “Top Awards” from the season including Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year and Coach of the Year. We also get Jordan’s thoughts on the USFL moving into the off-season and standout players he sees from the USFL transitioning to an NFL roster in the fall.

Lots of CFL news to cover this week as we approach week 3 of the regular CFL season. JJ Adams of Postmedia Vancouver makes a long-awaited appearance on the program to that the BC Lions hosting the Toronto Argonauts this Saturday night. We recap the strong work that Amar Doman and the rest of the BC Lions crew have done to build fan interest heading into the 2022 CFL season and if they’ve done enough to keep the moment going after the BC Lions “bye” last week. Recent Hall of Fame inducted for the Canadian Football League Paul McCallum makes a return appearance to the program to chat about his thoughts on being recognized by the Canadian Hall of Fame for his achievements over his 20+ year CFL career. Richie Sindani of the Calgary Stampeders also sits down to reflect on his CFL 2022 season thus far (which included standout performances the last 2 weeks) as well as preview the Stampeders’ week 3 bout against the winless 2022 Edmonton Elks.

0:00 The Markcast - Episode Promo
2:28 Show Intro
9:11 Josh Shepardson, Fantasy Pros USFL Playoffs Preview
35:15 Jordan Dajani, CBS Sports USFL Playoffs Preview
1:01:00 JJ Adams, CFL BC Lions Weekend Preview
1:26:41 Paul McCallum, CFL HoF Inductee Interview
1:35:45 Richie Sindani, Calgary Stampeders CFL Interview