Kamesa and Mark Make A Podcast

In this latest episode, we go through the key games in the NFL of Week 6, including the Monday night win by the 49ers over the Commanders, then talk about how weak the NFC East, punctuated by loses from the Commanders and the Cowboys, the Bills' wild win in Vegas over the Raiders, the bizarre Cardinals win over the Rams in which they never stepped into the end zone (the Cards have more wins at So-Fi Stadium than the Rams and Chargers combined), the Browns unlikely victory over the Ravens, the Steelers rallying to take down the reeling Bucs and...

In this episode, we review the Monday night game at So-Fi between the Rams and victorious Bills (hey, the Bills are 4-1!), the wild night in Atlanta betwee the Ravens and Falcons, the afternoon tilts involving the 49ers and Seahawks, the Packers and Bears, the Steeers and Colts and those two bizarre games involving the Giants and Commanders and the Jaguars' surprise-ending victorey over the Eagles, and shake our heads at the Cowboys losing to the winless Buccaneers. We also do our NFL Top 10 power rankings and look ahead to some of the best games in the upcoming week...

In this latest episode, Mark reviews Week 4 of the NFL season and the big Monday night win for the Falcons over the Saints as well as big victories for the Panthers, 49ers, Chiefs, Rams, Jaguars and Patriots. We review the standings, Mark reveals his latest NFL Top 10 Power Rankings and go over big games heading into Week 5.

In this latest episde of The Tuesday After ... With Mark Blumenthal, we dive into the Monday night win and the Chicago Bears' near perfect performance against the Philadelphia Eagles as well as the Sunday night game between the Rams and Broncos in Mile High Land, the Ravens' exciting victoryt over the Cowboys in Rio, the Commanders' stunning victory in D.C. over the Super Bowl champion Seahawks, the dominating Jaguars win over the Patriots ... and what the heck is wrong with the Green Bay Packers? We unveil the team of the week (the one with Kirk Cousins on it...

In this debut episode, Mark Blumenthal, an NFL writer-columnist in Palatka, Fla., since 2003, talks about Week 2 of the NFL season and who is looking good and who is looking not so good -- we're looking at you, Los Angeles Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We review the Monday night game and the Sunday matchups, look ahead to the following week and end with Mark's Top 10 NFL power rankings.

In this final episode of this podcast (for now), Kamesa reveals she's leaving to go to Chicago to start anew in the education world there after the disillusionment of how bad things are in Florida and her hatred toward the system; Mark reminisces about the passing of his longtime publisher and boss at the PDN, Rusty Starr; the Trivia Question of the Week, the On-The-Spot question involving the Super Bowl (Mark's prediction, at least) and the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 from this week in 1975.

In this latest episode, K&M talk about their week, including Mark's football odyssey this weekend (Interlachen on Friday, Gators on Saturday, Jaguars on Sunday). It's a lot! We ask the Trivia Question of the Week, Kamesa does her update on "Beyond The Gates"'; Mark has the On-The-Spot question about 9-11, and we finish with the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 from this week in 1993.

In this episode of Kamesa and Mark Make A Podcast, we talk about the week it was -- K is always short and M is always the long-winded one. We talk about the Gators winning their opener and putting 66 points up against FAU. We also talk about the passing of Gloria Steinam and what she did for all women in the 1970s and beyond that. There's also the Triivia Question of the Week, another "Beyond The Gates" update and Kamesa has the On-The-Spot question of the week. And we finish things off by looking back at the Top 6 songs...

In the latest episode, Mark goes over Football Friday in a Palatka win over Union County and the upcoming Friday against Clay at home; Oh, and the Gators open up this coming weekend!; Both reminisce about the good things and overall good brought to all of us by the late Dolly Parton, including programs to education young boys and girls with her reading program; the Trivia Question of the Week; Kamesa does a "Beyond The Gates" update; Mark asks the On-The-Spot Question; and we finish up with the Top 6 songs on th Billboard Hot 100 chart from this week in 1997.<...

In this latest episode, K&M go through the last couple of weeks, she starting school, he beginning coverage of high school football ... when there's football and not the lightning shows that take place delaying or postponing the goings-on on the field; they talk about the Jaguars and the latest effort, a loss to the Carolina Panthers; ask the Trivia Question of the Week; she updates all on the latest happenings on "Beyond The Gates"; she puts he on the spot with the On-The-Spot Question; and finish out by remembering the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for...

We're back!! In this latest episode, we talk about what we've done this summer (for me, not much at all), and we look forward to this second full week of August (she starts school with kiddos this week). There's the Trivia Question of the Week, her (brief) look at the latest on "Beyond The Gates," we both ask each other the On-The-Spot question, and we finish with reviewing the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from this day in 1978.

In this latest episode, K&M talk about the upcoming 250th birthday of America, the failure of the Freedom 250 project and the success of the opening of the Obama Library in Chicago and the A listers willing to perform that day; the Trivia Question of the Week; the latest on "Beyond The Gates;" the news that John Oliver will be on BOTH "General Hospital" and "Days Of Our Lives;" the On-The-Spot question, and we finish up with the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from this week in 1996.

In this latest episode, Kamesa talks about her recent trip to her alma mater in Michigan with her son, who is going to be heading there in August, as well as her upcoming trip to Chicago; K&M talk about the 10-year anniversary of the Pulse tragedy; the Knicks' amazing comeback (and the Spurs monumental collapse) in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at the Garden; the Trivia Question of the Day; the latest happenings of "Beyond The Gates," including the crossover with "The Young & The Restless," the on-the-spot question (tied in to the trivia question) and finish by counting...

In our first episoide of Kamesa And Mark Make A Podcast in almost two months (we're baaaack!!!), we talk about her son's graduation from high school, as well as all that happened that day, the week before that, and the afterward, and the upcoming trip to Michigan for her; we also reveal the Trivia Question of the Week, do a short recap on "Beyond The Gates," also reveal the On-The-Spot Question and finish with both the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 from this week in 1988 as well as a (sarcastic) word or two on the failed Freedom 250 musicfest.<...

In this episode, Kamesa and Mark talk about their doings the past couple of weeks, and then discuss who made it (and who didn't) into the 2026 Class of the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame; there's the Trivia Question of the Week; the latest update on "Beyond The Gates"; the On-The-Spot Question of the Week and we finish it up with a look back at the Top 6 songs on the Billboad Hot 100 from this week in 1995.

In this latest episode, Kamesa is back at school and Mark tells about his previous week and what's going on this week; K&M talk March Madness with the teams remaining ... and their disastrous pool entries! We also talk about where the Jaguars will play their home games in 2027; We have the trivia question; The latest from Kamesa on 'Beyond The Gates"; Kamesa has the On-The-Spot question; the pair talk their frustration over the price of gas and what the latest is on the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame voting and we finish it up with the Top 6...

In this edition, K&M talk about the past week in their lives, then talk about the Academy Awards this past Sunday and the highlights from the show and broach the matter of the latest Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame voting (she's excited about New Edition taking the lead); ask the Trivia Question of the week; update on the latest episodes of "Beyond The Gates"; Mark asks the On-The-Spot Question, and we finish up with the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 from this week in 1997.

In this episode, Kamesa and Mark talk of their recent time and why we missed you all last week; we talk trivia (I made it late to the Buzz Allard Trivia Challenge on Saturday in St. Augustine, she was at a class and couldn't make it); we have the Trivia Question of the Week; the latest on "Beyond The Gates"; a look at the nominees for the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame, especially the first-time candidates; and we look at the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from this week in 198o.

In this latest episode, it's a week in review for the two of us, including Mark making a 100-mile trip to a district wrestling championship -- and it was over early. Thanks, guys! They also review the final day of the Winter Olympics, the U.S. ice hockey team's dramatic win over Canada -- and our FBI director guzzling beers in the locker room with the team afterward; the passings of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Eric Dane and Billy Steinberg; the Trivia Question of the Week; Kamesa reviews the latest week of goings on with "Beyond The Gates"; the...

In this latest episode, K&M talk about the week past, including Valentine's Day dinner; the passings of Robert Duvall, James Van Der Beek, Brad Arnold, Bud Cort and Andrew Rankin; the Trivia Question of the Week; the return of the "Beyond The Gates" update; another episode of Black History Month; the On-The-Spot Question; and a look at the Top 6 of the Billboard Hot 100 from this week in 1989.

In this latest episode, K&M talk about the week past, including Valentine's Day dinner; the passings of Robert Duvall, James Van Der Beek, Brad Arnold, Bud Cort and Andrew Rankin; the Trivia Question of the Week; the return of the "Beyond The Gates" update; another episode of Black History Month; the On-The-Spot Question; and a look at the Top 6 of the Billboard Hot 100 from this week in 1989.

(n this special episode, K&K talk about Super Bowl LX, the best commercials from the game and the entertainment (Bad Bunny or whatever Turning Point USA sent out as an alternate). It's a special episode of the big game.

In this latest episode, K&M review the last couple of weeks, including a trip to West Palm Beach for the annual Florida Press Club awards ceremony, getting stuck in two hours of traffic along I-95 (why there was no podcast last week), Kamesa going to class for a course (you have to hear it to know more), and Mark covering district high school girls basketball games; K&M talking about the craziness in Minneapolis and the gutting of the staff at the Washington Post (including the sports department); the trivia question of the week; the recollections of the...

In this latest episode, Kamesa tells about her time last weekend in Chicago (which was why you didn't have a podcast from us last week); Mark's week of work, the upcoming trip to West Palm Beach for the Florida Press Club awards this Saturday; the Trivia Question of the Week; a very short "Beyond The Gates" synopsis; the troubles taking place in Minneapolis and K&M's take on what's happening; the On-The-Spot Question; and a look at the Top 6 songs from the Billboard Hot 100 this weekend in 1978.

In the latest episode, Kamesa talks about her upcoming tribute to Chicago, while Mark talks about his week at work gone by; both talk about the Jaguars' season coming to an end with a playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills and reporter-writer Lynn Jones' press conference praise of coach Liam Coen and his team; both talk about the passings of Bob Weir, T.K. Carter, Glenn Hall and Gus Moon; the Trivia Question of the Week; Kamesa's latest update on the doings of "Beyond The Gates"; the On-The-Spot question; Mark finishes up his personal Top 250 Greatest Kickoff (First) single...

In the latest episode, Kamesa bemoans the fact she has to return to school after two weeks of vacation; both talk about their time together on New Year's Eve, then talk about the excitement of the Jaguars winning the AFC South championship; they talk of the passings of people such as Tatiana Schlossberg, Isaiah Whitlock Jr. and Victoria Jones; the Trivia Question of the Week; the latest update on "Beyond The Gates;" the On-The-Spot Question, Mark counts down spots Nos. 10-6 in his Top 250 list of the Best Kickoff (First) Singles Releases from Albums, then finish the first show...

In this episode, K&M talk about their Christmas together and gifts and the week past; They talk about -- yes -- another Jaguars victory; Mark asks the Trivia Question of the Week; Kamesa talks about the latest installment of "Beyond The Gates;" Review the recent passings, including that of Brigitte Bardot; Mark continues his Facebook countdown of the Top 250 Greatest Album Kickoff Songs Ever with songs Nos. 11-17 and review the year that will soon pass of 2025.

In this latest episode, K&M talk about the time around Christmas; the passings of many fine people, including Rob Reiner; the Trivia Question; the latest update of "Beyond The Gates"; the On-The-Spot Question; Mark counts down spots Nos. 18-31 in his list of the 250 Greatest Kickoff Singles (first releases) from albums between 1964-99, and we finish up by reviewing the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 from Christmas week 1991.

For this special edition of the K&M Make A Podcast, the pair talk specifiically about the success of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are at 11-4 with two games remaining on the schedule. We also talk to ESPN Jaguars writer Michael DiRicco about the success (sorry if his volume is a bit on the low side). There will be another episode upcoming.

In this latest episode, both talk about their week, especially Mark after last Monday's colonoscopy, then talk about the latest Jaguars win over the Colts and the passings of both Frank Gehry and Steve Cropper; Mark asks the Trivia Question of the Week; Kamesa does a recap of the last week of "Beyond The Gates," then talks about homecoming event that took place in her native Mississippi; Mark has the On-The-Spot question, then updates his Facebook countdown of the Top 250 Greatest Kickoff/First Single Releases from albums by going over spots Nos. 32-36; and finally, we count down the...

In this latest episode, Kamesa and Mark go over their Thanksgiving together and apart; Mark talks about his loooooong week that started with putting together two scripts for his countdown shows on Thursday and Saturday, and EVERYTHING he did or covered all the way up until Monday morning's colonoscopy; both review the wins of the Gators and the Jaguars (that's the FIRST-PLACE Jaguars), as well as the coaching hirings of Jon Sumrall at Florida and Lane Kiffin going from Ole Miss to LSU; the passings of Fuzzy Zoeller and toy originator Burt Meyer; the Trivia Question of the Week...

In this latest episode, Kamesa and Mark discuss their previous weeks, and get ready for what's head as Thanksgiving approaches; Mark talks about his two shows coming up on WPLK, including the Thanksgiving Day Top 50 countdown of the best songs (his opinion!) from 1975; K&M discuss the Jags (yay!) and the Gators (ugh!); Kamesa talks about the recent Department of Education decision to not fund for future teachers and nurses among professions; they talk about the passings of Jimmy Cliff, Jellybean Johnson, Rodney Rodgers, Randy Jones, Mary Ann Wilson and Viola Ford Fletcher; the Trivia Question of the Week...

In this latest episde, Mark talks about his birthday Thursday -- and the 18-hour day he worked -- and the Putnam County successes that took place. Both review seeing "Springsteen: Deliver Us From Nowhere," and talk about the emphatic Jaguars win and broach the Gators' latest loss. Both talk about the passings of Sally Kirkland, Todd Snider, Michael Ray Richardson and Cleton Escobedo; go through the Trivia Question Of the Week; Kamesa discusses the latest doings of "Beyond The Gates," then asks the On-The-Spot question; Mark goes through spots Nos. 49-53 with the Album Kickoff/First Singles countdown and...

In this supersized edition, Kamesa goes over the effects of what happened recently at the most recent Clay County Board of Education meeting; Mark sums up a very exceptional sports week in Putnam County, including the St. Johns River State College volleyball team winning the Region 8 championship; K&M lament the efforts of the Gators and the Jaguars, then talk about their favorite moments from Saturday's Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame ceremony; go through the Trivia Question of the Week; talk about the passings of Marshawn Kneeland, Lenny Wilkens, Paul Tagliaibue, Dick Cheney and James Watson; Kamesa goes...

In this episode, Kamesa and Mark review their week and Mark talks about the Gators, Jaguars and just-completed World Series; K&M talk about the passings of Diane Ladd, Pierre Robert, Jack DeJohnette and Bob Trumpy; the Trivia Question of the Week; Kamesa does her "Beyond The Gates" review, then asks the On-The-Spot Question; Mark reviews songs Nos. 66-61 in his countdown of the Top 250 Greatest Kickoff (First) Singles from Albums, and finish up with the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 from this week in 2000.

In this episode, Kamesa and Mark talk Halloween and Mark goes over the week he had at work, including the final Friday night of high school football for this season last week; the concern for those in Jamaica for Hurricane Melissa; the passings of June Lockhart, Muchael Smuss, Sam Rivers and David Ball; the Trivia Question of the Week; Kamesa's latest "Beyond The Gates" recap; the Halloween-inspired On-The-Spot Question; Mark with songs Nos. 67-72 in the countdown of the Top 250 Greatest Kickoff/First SIngles Releases from Albums; and the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from this week...

In this episode, Mark talks about his week at work, including Palatka's football victory over Crescent City as well as Kamesa and Mark going to see Crescent City at Keystone Heights volleyball; K&M talk about the Gators win (and Billy Napier's firing) and the Jaguars' latest setback in London vs. the Los Angeles Rams; the passings of illuminaries like Ace Frehley, Susan Stamberg, D'Angelo and Dick Addrissi; the Trivia Question of the Week; Kamesa goes through the latest week of "Beyond The Gates;" the On-The-Spot Question; Mark's song Nos. 73-78 in the latest installment of the Top 250 Greatest...

In this latest episode, both K&M talk about the last two weeks and the craziness of why there wasn't a podcast last week; Kamesa's unhappiness over the laying off of those handling special education in the education department; the joys and pains of the Jaguars and Gators; the Trivia Question of the Week; Kamesa's update of "Beyond The Gates;" the On-The-Spot question; Mark's counting down the Greatest Kickoff Singles from albums with spots Nos. 91-79; and the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from this week in 1987.

In our 50th episode, Kamesa talks "school" and Mark talks "football;" both talk about the victory of the Jaguars over the 49ers and look ahead to the big Monday night home game against the Chiefs; the passings of Rudi Johnson, Sarah Jane Moore and George Hardy; the Trivia Question of the Week; Kamesa talks the latest on "Beyond The Gates;" the On-The-Spot Question is asked by Mark; Mark's songs Nos. 92-97 in his Top 250 countdown of the Greatest Kickoff (First) Singles From Albums; and we review the Top 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from this week in 1977.

In this episode, Mark talks about the high school football scene in Putnam County and his most recent Friday night; both K&M talk about the Jaguars (yaaaay!) and the Gators (noooooo!); the passings of Robert Redford, Polly Holliday, Brett James, Sonny Curtis and famous NHL goalkeepers Eddie Giacomin, Bernie Parent and Ken Dryden; the Trivia Question of the Week; Kamesa has this past week's recap of "Beyond The Gates," as well as this week's On The Spot question; Mark has spots Nos. 98-102 on his list of the Top 250 Kickoff (First Releases) Singles from albums, and finishes things...