Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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The Browns could be set up in the draft, so how should they approach it? Postgame podcast Dec 30, 2024

Show notes

The Browns lost their home finale of the 2024 season on Sunday, bowing to the Miami Dolphins, 20-3, at Huntington Bank Field.

The Browns fell to 3-13 and will wrap up their 2024 campaign next Sunday in Baltimore.

That means the Browns draft position improved and they could find themselves in a position to draft a new quarterback.

In this edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe break down dig into how the Browns should approach things if they do end up landing a Top 3 pick in the draft.

Is it quarterback or bust? Is there a reason to pass on a quarterback if one is available? What does it mean that they have stumbled into a potential franchise-altering pick all of a sudden?

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Joel Bitonio’s future + Browns vs. Dolphins preview, scouting report and picks Dec 27, 2024

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The Browns return home for their final home game of the season, hosting the Miami Dolphins, who might be fighting for their playoff lives when they arrive — depending on what happens on Saturday.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start our preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by talking about left guard Joel Bitonio’s comments about his future and what he’s considering as he thinks about retiring or coming back after this season.

Then they talk about the Dolphins and what they’re bringing to Cleveland on Sunday.

Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. Is Miami’s offense as dangerous as it was a year ago? How does the Browns' defense match up? What makes Miami’s defense successful? Lance also makes his pick for the game.

Mary Kay and Ashley rejoin Dan to wrap up the podcast by making their picks for Sunday.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Christmas favorites and hot takes + a look back at Browns film vs. the Bengals Dec 25, 2024

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It’s a Christmas Day edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, so we’re putting some of the Browns talk aside and we’re talking Christmas.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start the podcast by going over some of their favorite Christmas things. They talk about their favorite movies, favorite songs, favorite tradition, favorite aesthetic and their Christmas hot takes.

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to look back at what he saw on the film when he studied the Browns' 24-6 loss to the Bengals. Then Lance and Dan do a draft of Christmas movies, coming up with their favorites and must watch movies.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Do the Browns need a complete teardown? Hey, Mary Kay! Dec 24, 2024

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The Browns came into this season with high expectations and, instead, are going to leave it with a high draft pick. It has raised questions about the state of the roster and what they need to do this offseason to fix everything that went wrong.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe take the topic head-on during Tuesday’s Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They start by talking about Dorian Thompson-Robinson and why Kevin Stefanski is starting him again. Then they dive into how they would approach this offseason.

Is tanking the right move? Do they need a complete teardown of the roster to build it back up? Can they be title contenders next season? Is a soft reset more appropriate? They discuss it all.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Would fans hold a grudge against Myles Garrett if he left? Postgame podcast Dec 23, 2024

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The Browns lost to the Bengals on Sunday, 24-6, but Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe are more focused on what pass rusher Myles Garrett had to say on Friday and what he added to those comments on Sunday, even after he passed the 100 career sack mark.

That’s where they start their postgame Orange and Brown Talk postgame podcast. Are they surprised fans are siding more with Garrett after he voiced his displeasure? What does it say about the approval rating of the organization that they are so readily siding with Garrett?

What does that all mean as far as the potential of postseason changes and if it could spur change?

They also spend a little time on the loss, including the play of quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Browns at Bengals preview podcast: Storylines, scouting report and our picks Dec 20, 2024

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The Browns are on to Cincinnati this week, traveling south to face the Bengals for the second time this season. Cincinnati is clinging to faint playoff hopes and the Browns hope to dash them with an upset on Sunday.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start our preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the storylines they’re looking at as the 3-11 Browns try to play spoiler in another AFC North matchup.

Then Lance Reisland joins the podcast to give a scouting report. What is allowing Joe Burrow to have so much success this season? How can the Browns slow the Bengals passing attack? What about that shaky Bengals defense? Lance also makes his pick for the game.

Finally, Ashley joins Mary Kay and Dan to wrap up the podcast with their picks for Sunday.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Should the Browns pursue Kirk Cousins this offseason? Dec 19, 2024

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The Browns will be in the quarterback market this offseason and we’re still waiting for the full market to take shape, but one domino fell this week when Atlanta benched Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.

Cousins has a history with Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, so should there be at least some interest in facilitating a reunion between the two?

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start Thursday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Dorian Thompson-Robinson taking over as Browns starter but then they pivot to Cousins.

Is Cousins done or can the Browns revive him? Is he too old for them to look at as a starter for next season? What factors do they need to consider on their roster next year and beyond?

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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What do we expect from Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson? + Lance Reisland breaks down the Chiefs film Dec 18, 2024

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The Browns are making the switch to quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, benching Jameis Winston after he threw three more interceptions on Sunday in a loss to the Chiefs.

Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock start Wednesday’s edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the decision to switch to Thompson-Robinson and what to expect from the second-year signal caller as he takes over for Winston.

Then Lance Reisland joins the pod to talk about the switch and what he saw when he watched the film of the loss to the Chiefs.

Lance and Dan talk about the play of Jerry Jeudy, the run game, the defense and more.

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Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Is there a case for the Browns to stick with Jameis Winston? Hey, Mary Kay! Dec 17, 2024

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The Browns and head coach Kevin Stefanski will make a quarterback decision later this week, either sticking with Jameis Winston or replacing him with Dorian Thompson-Robinson or Bailey Zappe.

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the decision and whether there’s a legitimate case for sticking with Winston as the starter after he threw three more interceptions on Sunday.

They also get into the future of Nick Chubb after he suffered another season-ending injury against the Chiefs and if the Browns should bring him back.

And they talk about Mary Kay’s report over the weekend that Deshaun Watson will be back with the Browns next season.

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Music credits:

Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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Will the Browns turn to Dorian Thompson-Robinson next week? Postgame podcast Dec 16, 2024

Show notes

The Browns fell to 3-11 on Sunday with their 21-7 loss to the Chiefs, who are now 13-1 and still hold the No. 1 playoff seed in the AFC.

Now the Browns face a decision at quarterback after head coach Kevin Stefanski benched Jameis Winston in favor of Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the fourth quarter.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe break down all the machinations of a potential quarterback change in their postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.

They also discuss another season-ending injury for running back Nick Chubb and where they go from here with him and do a vibe check after a brutal football game all around on Sunday.

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Music credits:

Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

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