Necessary Roughness

Ep. 77 - Browns vs Kansas City, that Ohio State game, James Harden forces a trade and more Jan 31, 2021

Browns vs Kansas City, that Ohio State game, James Harden forces a trade and more

Ep. 76 - The Browns are in the PLAYOFFS! and more Jan 10, 2021

The Browns are in the PLAYOFFS! and more

Ep. 75 - Sam Amico interview, Best sports stories of 2020, Browns-Ravens, "Take Em to Church" & more Dec 18, 2020

Featuring an interview with Sam Amico from FortyEightMinutes.com, Best sports stories of 2020, Browns-Ravens, "Take Em to Church" & more

Ep. 74 - Khalid Namar interview, Mayweather vs. Logan Paul, Browns and more Dec 18, 2020

Interview with Khalid Namar from The Todd Allyn Show and boxing expert, Mayweather vs. Logan Paul, Browns and more

Ep. 73 - Browns vs Jaguars, CJ is anti "Rest Your Starters at the last game of the season" & more Dec 17, 2020

Browns vs Jaguars, CJ is anti "Rest Your Starters at the last game of the season" & more

Ep. 72 - Chubb & Hunt = historic duo, Klay Thompson injured again, "Take Em to Church" & more Dec 02, 2020

Topics include: Chubb & Hunt = historic duo, Klay Thompson injured again, "Take Em to Church" & more

Ep. 71 - Sydney Anderson interview, Nick Chubb returning, NBA on its way back already & more Nov 19, 2020

Featuring an interview with Sydney Anderson, Nick Chubb returning, NBA on its way back already & more

Ep. 70 - COVID outbreak among Ravens players, "Take Em to Church" & more Nov 15, 2020

COVID outbreak among Ravens players, "Take Em to Church" & more

Ep. 69 - La'Shawn Brown interview, Tennessee Titans COVID outbreak and more Nov 08, 2020

Featuring an interview with La'Shawn Brown (former WNBA player). Also discussing the Tennessee Titans COVID outbreak and more

Ep. 68 - Congressman Anthony Gonzalez interview, NFL & COVID, Browns/Steelers recap, "Take Em to Church" & more Oct 22, 2020

Featuring an interview with former college & NFL player Congressman Anthony Gonzalez, NFL & COVID, Browns/Steelers recap, "Take Em to Church" & more

Ep. 67 - Ricarlo Flanagan interview, revisiting the Myles Garrett controversy, Dak's injury, "Take Em to Church " & more Oct 15, 2020

Featuring an interview with actor/comedian Ricarlo Flanagan, revisiting the Myles Garrett controversy, Dak's injury, "Take Em to Church " & more

Ep. 66 - John Hughes interview, Are the Browns legit?, "Take Em to Church" & more Oct 08, 2020

Featuring an interview with former Cleveland Browns player John Hughes. Also discussing: Are the Browns legit?, "Take Em to Church" & more

Ep. 65 - Taylor Porter interview, Browns talk, "Take Em to Church" & more Oct 05, 2020

Featuring an interview with former football player & current principal Taylor Porter, Browns talk, "Take Em to Church" & more. (original airdate: 10/4/20)

Ep. 64 - Aaron Webster interview, Browns talk and more Sep 27, 2020

Featuring an interview with former NFL player Aaron Webster, previewing the upcoming Browns game, "Take Em to Church" & more. (original airdate: 9/27/20)

Ep. 63 - Diauntae Morrow interview, "Take Em to Church" and more Sep 17, 2020

Featuring an interview with former college football star Diauntae Morrow as he goes in depth about the racism he dealt with at the University of Iowa. Also featuring: the "Take Em to Church" segment & more

Ep. 62 - Trey Lew interview, the return of the show, introducing "Take Em to Church" & more Sep 10, 2020

Featuring an interview with rapper and basketball player Trey Lew, the return of the show, introducing "Take Em to Church" & more. (original airdate: 9/13/20)

Ep. 61 - Kareem Hunt signed by the Browns, Boogie Cousins says "NCAA is bull----" & more Mar 20, 2019

Topics include: Kareem Hunt signed by the Browns, Boogie Cousins says "NCAA is bull----" & more

Ep. 60 - the NFC and AFC championship game debacles, Super Bowl picks, Adrian Broner loses it & more Jan 30, 2019

Topics include: the NFC and AFC championship game debacles, Super Bowl picks, Adrian Broner loses it & more. (original airdate: 1/24/19)

Ep. 59 - Freddie Kitchens is the new Browns head coach, College football championship disaster & more Jan 15, 2019

Topics include: Freddie Kitchens is the new Browns head coach, College football championship disaster & more (original airdate: 1/10/19)

Ep. 58 - Interview with Mac Robinson from USA Today's Brownswire, Josh Gordon's out of the NFL again & more Dec 23, 2018

Featuring an interview with Mac Robinson from USA Today's Brownswire. Also talking: Josh Gordon's out of the NFL again & more (original airdate: 12/20/18)

Ep. 57 - A lot of people getting fired in sports, who is your fantasy team of NBA all stars? and more Dec 17, 2018

Topics include: A lot of people getting fired in sports, who is your fantasy team of NBA all stars? and more. (original airdate: 12/13/18)

Ep. 56 - Big Ben criticizing his teammates in public, Baker Mayfield vs Hue Jackson and more Dec 03, 2018

Topics include: Big Ben criticizing his teammates in public, Baker Mayfield vs Hue Jackson and more. (original airdate: 11/29/18)

Ep. 55 - Kyrie's meltdown, Cavs vets being hard on Collin Sexton, turmoil in Lakerland already & more Nov 09, 2018

Topics include: Kyrie's meltdown, Cavs vets being hard on Collin Sexton, turmoil in Lakerland already & more. (original airdate: 11/8/18)

Ep. 54 - Turmoil in Cleveland sports, What to do next and more Nov 04, 2018

Topics include: Turmoil in Cleveland sports, what to do now and more. (original airdate: 11/1/18)

Ep. 53 - Lakers/Rockets brawl, Baker Mayfield blatantly hit in the head and ref does nothing & more Oct 26, 2018

Topics include: the Lakers/Rockets brawl, Baker Mayfield blatantly hit in the head and ref does nothing and more (original airdate: 10/25/18)

Ep. 52 - Jimmy Butler acts a fool, McGregor & Khabib suspended, What happened to the Indians & more Oct 15, 2018

Topics include: Jimmy Butler acting a fool at practice, McGregor & Khabib suspended, What happened to the Indians & more. (original airdate: 10/11/18)

Ep. 51 - Browns talk, MLB playoffs, Le'Veon Bell and more Oct 05, 2018

Talking Browns, MLB playoffs, the issues surrounding Le'Veon Bell's pending return to the Steelers and more. (original airdate: 10/4/18)

Ep. 50 - 50th episode special, from "Thursday Night Football" Browns tailgate Sep 23, 2018

50th episode special, from the Browns tailgate at Thursday Night Football. (original airdate: 9/20/18)

Ep. 49 - the Nike/Kaepernick controversy, Le'Veon Bell hold out and more Sep 10, 2018

Topics include: the Nike/Colin Kaepernick controversy, Le'Veon Bell holding out and more. (original airdate: 9/6/18)

Ep. 48 - Cleveland Quad Squad interview, "The Rundown" and more Sep 02, 2018

Featuring an interview with the Cleveland Quad Squad drone racing team, Christie Maggard's "The Rundown", Eric tries to fly a drone live on the air and more. (original airdate: 8/30/18)

Ep. 47 - Was Kaepernick offered a deal?, Update on the Browns, Josh Gordon's baby mama drama & more Aug 27, 2018

Topics include: was Colin Kaepernick offered a deal? Also discussing the Browns, Josh Gordon's baby mama drama and more. (original airdate: 8/16/18)

Ep. 46 - Lake Erie Sharks interview, Trump's Twitter attack against Lebron and more Aug 13, 2018

Featuring an interview with Coach Tamika Fullerton, Coach LeRon Fullerton and members of the Lake Erie Sharks youth football team. Also featuring discussion on Trump attacking Lebron on Twitter and more. (original airdate: 8/9/18)

Ep. 45 - Chris McGinnis interview, Kevin Love's extension and more Jul 30, 2018

Featuring an interview with Chris McGinnis from the Warrior games. Also discussing Kevin Love signing an extension with the Cavs and more. (original airdate: 7/26/18)

Ep. 44 - Diauntae Morrow interview, "Should college players get paid?" and more Jul 23, 2018

Featuring an interview with former NCAA football player (Iowa and University of Toledo) and CEO of The Morrow Group & Co. Diauntae Morrow. Also discussing "should NCAA athletes get paid?", The Rundown and more. (original airdate: 7/17/18)

Ep. 43 - What's Next for the Cavs, "Way Too Early Predictions" and more Jul 16, 2018

Talking Lebron's departure, the next moves for the Cavaliers, Way Too Early record predictions and more. (original airdate: 7/10/18)

Ep. 42 - Harry Lyles Jr interview, Lebron Watch, head injuries in football and more Jun 29, 2018

Featuring an interview with Harry Lyles Jr from SB Nation. Also discussing "Lebron Watch", head injuries in football and what to do about it and more. (original airdate: 6/29/18)

Ep. 41 - Lebron Watch, Moves Cavs should make to stay competitive and more Jun 21, 2018

Topics include: Lebron watch, the moves the Cavs should make to stay competitive, the draft, and more. (original airdate: 6/19/18)

Ep. 40 - NBA finals aftermath, "Is it fair to blame the game 1 loss on JR Smith?", the future and more Jun 18, 2018

Topics include: the NBA finals aftermath, "Is it fair to blame the game 1 loss on JR Smith?", moving forward, NBA draft, Lebron and more. (original airdate: 6/12/18)

Ep. 39 - NBA Finals, Addressing concussions in the NFL and more May 30, 2018

Topics include: the NBA finals: Cavs vs Warriors 4, addressing concussions in the NFL and more. (original airdate: 5/29/18)

Ep. 38 - NBA playoffs, NFL considering punishment for Anthem protests and more May 23, 2018

Topics include: the NBA playoffs, the NFL considering punishment for players protesting during the National Anthem, "The Rundown" and more. (original airdate: 5/22/18)

Ep. 37 - "Will legalized sports gambling hurt the game?", NBA draft lottery, playoffs and more May 18, 2018

Topics include: "Will legalized sports gambling hurt the game?", NBA playoffs, NBA draft lottery and more. (original airdate: 5/15/18)

Ep. 36 - NBA playoffs, Brett Flowers interview and more May 13, 2018

Featuring an interview with Brett Flowers, a young former Lacrosse player who recovered from a serious injury. Also featuring NBA playoffs talk and more. (original airdate: 5/8/18)

Ep. 35 - NFL draft recap, Baker Mayfield, NBA playoffs talk and more May 04, 2018

Topics include: recapping the NFL draft, Baker Mayfield, the NBA playoffs and more. (Original airdate: 5/1/18)

Ep. 34 - NFL Draft preview, "Who will the Browns pick at 1?" and more Apr 25, 2018

Topics include: NFL draft preview, Who will the Browns pick at 1?, The Rundown and more. (Original airdate: 4/24/18)

Ep. 33 - Michigan State assault allegations, Tristan Thompson insanity and more Apr 16, 2018

Topics include: sexual assault allegations at Michigan State, Cleveland Indians name controversy, Tristan Thompson madness and more. (original airdate: 4/10/18)

Ep. 32 - Jack Cleveland Casino special. Indians preview, Browns draft & Cavs playoffs talk & more Apr 08, 2018

Taped at Jack Cleveland Casino, in the heart of downtown Cleveland. Previewing the Indians season, Browns draft talk, Cavs playoffs, Conor McGregor's nonsense, "The Rundown" and more. Featuring appearances by Darvio "The Kingpin" Morrow from The Outlaws, Todd Allyn and Sammie Cena from the Todd Allyn Show, Jeff Brown from the Jeff Brown Show and more. (original airdate: 4/6/18)

FCB Radio Network 300th episode special Mar 29, 2018

FCB Radio Network 300th episode special. Featuring appearances by Darvio "The Kingpin" Morrow and Jessica "Lavish" Fleming from The Outlaws, Eric "E-Will" Williams from the Outlaws and Necessary Roughness, Christie Maggard from Necessary Roughness, Ashley Evans from Views from the 216, Todd Allyn from the Todd Allyn Show and Jackie Tolliver. (Original airdate: 3/27/18)

Ep. 30 - Ty Lue temporarily steps down from the Cavs, Christie loses it over Michael Phelps and more Mar 28, 2018

Topics include: Coach Ty Lue temporarily steps down from the Cavs, latest NFL trades, Christie loses it over Michael Phelps and more. (original airdate: 3/20/18)

Ep. 29 - NFL moves being made, trades and more Mar 18, 2018

Topics include: new NFL moves, trades, CJ Cobb joins and more. (original airdate: 3/13/18)

Ep. 28 - Kevin Love's confession, NCAA payment debate continued, Jeff Brown visits and more Mar 10, 2018

Topics include: Kevin Love's article sharing his struggles with panic attacks, NCAA college athletes pay debate part 2, guest appearance by Jeff Brown from the Jeff Brown Show and more. (original airdate: 3/6/18)

Ep. 27 - NCAA scandal, "Should college athletes get paid?", the tragedy in Florida and more Mar 04, 2018

Topics include: the NCAA scandal, "should college athletes be paid?", the Florida shooting and more. (Original airdate: 2/27/18)

Ep. 26 - Cavs blockbuster trade, the situation in Green Bay and more Feb 16, 2018

Topics include: the Cavs making a blockbuster trade, the situation with the Green Bay Packers, CJ Cobb guest co-hosts and more. (Original airdate: 2/13/18)

Ep. 25 - Super Bowl reax, "What's Wrong with the Cavs?", CJ Cobb guest co-host and more Feb 07, 2018

Topics include: the Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl, Kevin Hart trying to storm the stage, "What's wrong with the Cavs?" and more. Guest co-host: CJ Cobb, formerly of the Cleveland Gladiators. (Original airdate: 2/6/18)

Ep. 24 - Indians abandoning Chief Wahoo, Kevin Love's injury, Blake Griffin trade and more Jan 31, 2018

Topics include: the Cleveland Indians abandoning the Chief Wahoo logo, Kevin Love's hand injury, Blake Griffin being traded to the Pistons and more. (Original airdate: 1/30/18)

Ep. 23 - NBA fights, NFL playoffs review and predictions, guest co-host and more Jan 19, 2018

Topics include: the recent rash of fights breaking out in the NBA, the NFL playoffs so far and predictions for the championship games and more. (Original airdate: 1/16/18)

Ep. 22 - Alabama wins Championship, Jon Gruden's $100 million contract, Johnny Manziel trolls Browns & more Jan 11, 2018

Topics include: Alabama winning the CFB Championship (and Christie's not happy), Jon Gruden gets a $100 million contract from the Raiders, Eric and Darvio argue over Johnny Manziel trolling the Browns and more. (Original airdate: 1/9/18)

Ep. 21 - Recap of the Biggest Stories of 2017 Jan 04, 2018

A recap of the biggest stories of 2017 and more. (Original airdate: 12/28/17)

Ep. 20 - Sean 'Diddy' Combs wants to buy the Carolina Panthers, LaVar Ball's new basketball league for players and more Dec 24, 2017

Topics include: Sean 'Diddy' Combs wants to buy the Carolina Panthers (along with Steph Curry and Colin Kaepernick), LaVar Ball starting a new basketball league for players who don't want to go to college and more. (Original airdate: 12/24/17)

Ep. 19 - John Dorsey changing things at the Browns, Rodney Anderson won't face sexual assault charges and more Dec 17, 2017

Topics include: John Dorsey shaking things up at the Browns, Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson won't face charges in sexual assault case, the Fantasy Pick 6 and more. (Original airdate: 12/17/17)

Ep. 18 - Sashi Brown fired from the Browns, Ryan Shazier injury and more Dec 17, 2017

Topics include Sashi Brown getting fired from the Browns, Ryan Shazier of the Pittsburgh Steelers suffering a severe injury, the Fantasy Pick 6 and more. (Original airdate: 12/10/17)

Ep. 17 - Grizzlies woes, Josh Gordon returns, Lebron's ejection and more Dec 03, 2017

Topics include: Memphis Grizzlies in turmoil, Josh Gordon's return game with the Browns, Lebron James ejected for the first time in his 15 year career, the Fantasy Pick 6 segment and more. (Original airdate: 12/3/17)

Ep. 16 - Colin Kaepernick named "Citizen of the Year", Lebron James calling himself "King of New York" and more Nov 19, 2017

Topics include: Colin Kaepernick named "Citizen of the Year" by GQ, Lebron James declaring himself "King of New York", the Fantasy Pick 6 segment and more. (Original airdate: 11/19/17)

Ep. 15 - Josh Gordon talk, Ezekiel Elliott's situation, LiAngelo Ball stupidity and more Nov 16, 2017

Topics include: Josh Gordon's pending return, the Ezekiel Elliott drama, LiAngelo Ball's stupid decision making in China and more. (Original airdate: 11/9/17)

Ep. 14 - Cavs struggles, the failed Browns-Bengals trade, "Stay or Go" and more Nov 06, 2017

Topics include: the failed Browns-Bengals trade, Cavs struggles, a new game with Browns players and executives called "Stay Or Go" and more. (Original airdate: 11/5/17)

Ep. 13 - Mia Khalifa interview, Will Hue Jackson still have a job after London and more Oct 27, 2017

Featuring an interview with Mia Khalifa from the new sports show "Out of Bounds" on Complex News, "The Rundown", Should Hue Jackson stay on as Browns coach, the Fantasy Pick 6 segment and more. (Original airdate: 10/27/17)

Ep. 12 - (10/22/17) Christie shares life as a mom of a special needs child, Browns futility, Cavs talk and more Oct 22, 2017

Topics include: Christie shares her experiences as a mom of a special needs child, "Why are the Browns so bad?", Cavs talk, The Rundown and more. (Original airdate: 10/22/17)

Ep. 11 - (10/15/17) Indians choke in the playoffs, Kyrie's Cleveland comments and more Oct 16, 2017

Topics include: Indians choking in the playoffs, Kyrie Irving talking trash about Cleveland, "The Rundown", "Fantasy Pick 6" and more. (Original airdate: 10/15/17)

Ep. 10 - (10/8/17) Browns recap and preview, Cam Newton controversy, "The Rundown" and more Oct 10, 2017

Topics include: the Vegas tragedy, Browns recap and preview, Cam Newton's controversy, "The Rundown", "Fantasy Pick 6" and more. (Original airdate: 10/8/17)

Ep. 9 - (10/1/17) Trump's NFL comments and the response, Browns preview, "The Rundown" and more Oct 01, 2017

Topics include: President Trump's comments about the NFL and the response of players, preview of today's Browns game, "The Rundown" and the "Fantasy Pick 6" and more. (Original airdate: 10/1/17)

Ep. 8 - (9/24/17) Browns vs Colts preview, "The Rundown" and more Sep 24, 2017

Topics include: Browns/Colts preview, "The Rundown", GGG talk with Khalid Namar, the Pick 6 and more. (Original airdate: 9/24/17)

Ep. 7 - (9/17/17) Browns home opener, "The Rundown" and more Sep 17, 2017

Topics include: the Browns home opener, The Rundown and Pick 6 segments and more. (Original airdate: 9/17/17)

Ep. 6 - (9/10/17) Myles Garrett's injury, "The Rundown", Christie Maggard joins the team and more Sep 10, 2017

Topics include: Myles Garrett's injury, a new segment looking at news across the NFL called "The Rundown", Christie Maggard joins the on-air team at Necessary Roughness and more. (Original airdate: 9/10/17)

Ep. 5 - (9/3/17) the Mayweather-McGregor fight, the Q deal back on the table and more Sep 03, 2017

Topics include: the Mayweather/McGregor fight, the Cavs-Celtics trade being finalized, the Quicken Loans Arena deal back on the table and more. (Original airdate: 9/3/17)

Ep. 4 - (8/27/17) the Kyrie Irving trade to Boston, Browns kneeling during the anthem and more Aug 27, 2017

Topics include: the Kyrie Irving trade to Boston, the Browns kneeling and praying during the National Anthem and more. (Original airdate: 8/27/17)

Ep. 3 - (8/20/17) Browns first preseason game, Lebron's comments on Charlottesville and more Aug 20, 2017

Topics include: the first pre-season game of the Cleveland Browns, the drama surrounding Ezekiel Elliott, Lebron James' comments on the Charlottesville tragedy and more. (Original airdate: 8/20/17)

Ep. 2 - (8/13/17) Indians trade for Jay Bruce, a passionate discussion on Kaepernick and more Aug 13, 2017

Topics include: the Cleveland Indians trading for Jay Bruce, the debut of the "Breeze Thru" segment, a passionate discussion on the Colin Kaepernick situation and more. (Original airdate: 8/13/17)

Ep. 1 - (8/6/17) the Kyrie Irving mess, Brian's experience at Smackdown and more Aug 06, 2017

Debut episode. Topics include: whether the Cleveland Browns should start their rookie quarterback from day one, the Kyrie Irving mess, Brian's experience at WWE Smackdown and more. Guest co-host: Darvio "The Kingpin" Morrow from The Outlaws. (Original airdate: 8/6/17)

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