Afternoon Drive on The Fan

Latest Episodes:

Ashley Bastock: Deshaun Watson seems more confident; this Jets matchup has trap game written all over it Oct 07, 2026

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Ashley Bastock of Cleveland.com joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. She talks about the Browns matchup against the Jets, the team’s encouraging 3-1 start to the season, if Shedeur Sanders will still be the backup quarterback when Dillon Gabriel returns, and more.

Nick doubles down that Jim Thome cannot throw out the first pitch today Oct 07, 2026

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Nick and Jonathan get into why Jim Thome can't throw out the first pitch ahead of Game 3.

Quick Hits: Pat Murphy's hot mic + Mason Miller Oct 07, 2026

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Nick and JP play Quick Hits and react to the best sound bites from the sports and entertainment world.

How would you feel if Jim Thome threw out the first pitch today? Oct 07, 2026

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Nick and Jonathan discuss how they would feel if Jim Thome threw out the first pitch today for the White Sox.

How long will the Game 3 starter decision be second guessed if they lose? Oct 07, 2026

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin preview Game 3 of the ALDS and how much Stephen Vogt would be truly criticized if the decision to start Daniel Espino today backfires.

Full Show - Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 Oct 06, 2026

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Full Show 10/6

Hour 1: Are the Stephen Vogt debates letting the Guardians offense off the hook? + Quick Hits Oct 06, 2026

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin break down the Guardians' loss to the White Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS. Then, they react to sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.

Hour 2: Shedeur Sanders’ viral reaction to a Browns win + Joe DeLeone + Dillon Gabriel news Oct 06, 2026

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Nick and Jonathan react to a viral video of Shedeur Sanders’ sideline reaction to the Browns win over the Steelers. Then, they’re joined by Joe DeLeone of A to Z Sports, and they react to Dillon Gabriel returning from IR.

Hour 3: How should we grade Deshaun Watson? + Matt Underwood Oct 06, 2026

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Nick and Jonathan question if we’re grading Deshaun Watson against himself or other NFL quarterbacks. Then, they’re joined by Guardians TV play-by-play announcer Matt Underwood, and they talk about Jose Ramirez’s struggles.

Hour 4: Are the Browns a top-10 team in the NFL? + Albert Breer Oct 06, 2026

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Nick and Jonathan react to Bucky Brooks ranking the Browns as the ninth best team in the NFL, and they’re joined by The MMQB’s Albert Breer.