Oct 30, 20261h 9m
In their last episode before the November 3, 2026 election, Mark Simon and Bob Marks open with the outlook for the House and Senate, Paul Mitchell's forecast of 60% or higher turnout in California, the statewide...
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The Game
Hosted by Mark Simon and Bob Marks · news · EN-US
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Mark Simon and Bob Marks revive their long-running cable TV show The Game, where they interview local leaders and talk widely about politics, business and sports.Produced by Frank Bravo, BravoITC.com
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What is The Game about?
Mark Simon and Bob Marks revive their long-running cable TV show The Game, where they interview local leaders and talk widely about politics, business and sports.
Who hosts The Game?
The Game is hosted by Mark Simon and Bob Marks. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
What has The Game covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Juslyn Manalo and Mark Nagales Debate for San Mateo County Supervisor" (30 October 2026, 69 minutes), "Midterm Preview: House, Senate and California's November Ballot" (23 October 2026, 61 minutes), and "California's 2026 Election: Taxes, Schools, Housing and Transit" (16 October 2026, 69 minutes).
How often does The Game publish?
The Game publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 38 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Game?
Booking probability for The Game is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Game requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Game's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Game?
The strongest fits for The Game are Government & Politics. The Game has a news audience and around 120 subscribers on YouTube.
About the host
Mark Simon and Bob Marks hosts The Game, a news podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 23, 20261h 1m
With the November 3, 2026 election less than two weeks away, Mark Simon and Bob Marks use this episode of The Game to sum up what they have seen in the midterms, from Congress down to San Mateo County. Bob puts the...
- Oct 16, 20261h 9m
What are the biggest issues shaping California's November 3, 2026 election? On this episode of The Game , Mark Simon and Bob Marks welcome Julie Lind of the Central Labor Council, former Belmont Mayor Charles Stone, and...
- Oct 3, 202652 min
San Mateo County Supervisor and Assessor-Clerk-Recorder-elect David Canepa joins Mark Simon and Bob Marks for a wide-ranging conversation about his upcoming transition to a new countywide office. Canepa explains why he...
- Aug 23, 20261h 10m
.S. Representative Kevin Mullin returns to The Game with Mark Simon and Bob Marks for a wide-ranging conversation about the 2026 midterm elections and the future of the Democratic Party. Mullin discusses Democrats'...
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- Jul 31, 202655 min
California's November election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in years. Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by political scientist Dr. Melissa Michelson of Menlo College and veteran political...
- Jun 12, 202653 minS0
<p>California's June primary election is in the books, but the political debates are just getting started.</p><p>Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by former Belmont mayor and political analyst Charles Stone for a...
- May 29, 20261h 11mS0
<p>Days before California's 2026 primary, Mark Simon and Bob Marks convene a power panel to break down everything on the ballot. Congressman Kevin Mullin, San Mateo Daily Journal Editor Jon Mays, and Central Labor...
Episode #29
California Governor’s Race Heats Up | Midterms, Billionaire Tax & San Mateo County Elections
May 22, 202646 minS0<p>With just days remaining before California voters head to the polls, Mark Simon and Bob Marks break down the increasingly unpredictable race for governor, the latest polling trends, and what could determine who...
- May 8, 202651 minS0
<p>Jon Mays, editor of the San Mateo Daily Journal, joins Mark Simon and Bob Marks for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of local journalism, AI in media, political endorsements, education policy, historic...
- Apr 25, 202659 minS0
<p>Legendary trial attorney Joe Cotchett joins The Game for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation on law, politics, and the future of the country.<br>Cotchett breaks down his firm’s landmark $2.5+ billion...
- Mar 27, 202648 minS0
<p>Mark Simon and Bob Marks wrap up a packed month of interviews and dive deeper into the biggest political stories shaping the moment.</p><p><br></p><p>From rising gas prices and escalating tensions with Iran to the...
Episode #25
Congressman Kevin Mullin on the Iran War, Voting Rights, California's Wild Governor's Race & More
Mar 20, 202658 minS0<p>Congressman Kevin Mullin joins The Game for a wide-ranging conversation on the SAVE Act, voting rights, the war with Iran, Democratic strategy for the 2026 midterms, and California’s unpredictable governor’s...
Episode #24
Rosanne Foust on San Mateo County’s Economy, Housing, Transit, AI, and the Future of Business
Mar 6, 202652 minS0<p>On this episode of The Game, Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by Rosanne Foust, President and CEO of the San Mateo County Economic Development Association, for a conversation about the economic and political...
- Feb 27, 202646 minS0
<p>Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by Julie Lind, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the San Mateo County Central Labor Council, representing 105 unions and more than 95,000 workers and their families.</p><p>Julie...
Episode #22
Rebuilding Trust in San Mateo: Sheriff Ken Binder on Culture, Accountability, and ICE Policy
Feb 20, 202644 minS0<p>Sheriff Ken Binder, appointed on November 12, 2025 as the 27th Sheriff of San Mateo County, joins The Game to talk about rebuilding leadership and culture inside the Sheriff’s Office after a turbulent...
- Feb 13, 202650 minS0
<p>The Game is back! After a brief hiatus, Mark Simon and Bob Marks return to break down what they missed — and what’s coming next in a fast-moving 2026 election year.</p><p><br></p><p>They revisit the biggest local...
- Nov 7, 202536 minS0
<p>Mark Simon and Bob Marks welcome Supervisor Lisa Gauthier to discuss the demanding political landscape of San Mateo County. Supervisor Gauthier served 12 years on the East Palo Alto City Council from 2012 to 2024...
Episode #19
Election Recap: Prop 50 Landslide, the National Democratic Surge, and Congressman Kevin Mullin
Nov 5, 202543 minS0<p>In this episode, recorded the day after the November 2025 election, Mark and Bob are joined by U.S. Congressman Kevin Mullin to analyze the results and national political landscape.</p><p>Episode 16 dives deep into...
- Sep 29, 202548 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Game with Mark Simon and Bob Marks, we take a wide-ranging look at politics, culture, sports, and community issues shaping life on the Peninsula.</p><p>We start with Measure 50 and what it...
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