The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Seven in Heaven Oct 20, 2026

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Ken and Lima unveil their Week 7 Seven in Heaven AFC rankings with the Browns on the bubble at number seven, as the Chiefs and Bills hold the top spots. They argue over how stubborn to be on teams like the Bengals and Texans, and whether a thin Browns roster with a struggling offense can control a game and avoid a letdown against the Titans. Ken points to the defense, the contributions from young players and coaching as reasons for faith, even if the Browns are minus 16 in point differential.

Did the Guardians Create Their Own Villain in Junior Caminero? Oct 20, 2026

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Ken and Lima ask whether Junior Caminero, who took 38.7 seconds to trot around the bases after his ALCS home run, is Cleveland's new villain, and whether the Guardians created him by trading him away. They debate whether Cleveland will ever see the Rays in the postseason again, his dirt-cheap contract and the chance he ends up with the Yankees. They also vent about the check swing calls and Ken's rooting for the Brewers, which sends them off on a Wisconsin true crime tangent.

Why Didn't Stephen Vogt Start Tanner Bibee? Oct 20, 2026

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Ken and Lima keep venting about the Guardians' ALCS loss, questioning why the team went to Tim Herrin and Matt Festa while Joey Cantillo and Tanner Bibee, a starter on full rest, stayed in the bullpen. Callers Glenn and Warren weigh in, with Glenn blaming overthinking by the manager and Warren saying the offense simply didn't hit. The segment also touches on players talking about next year and ends with a tangent about Ken's kindergarten punishment.

Did the Guardians Pitch Themselves Out of the ALCS? Oct 20, 2026

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Ken and Lima react to the Guardians' ALCS exit against the Rays, with Lima accusing Ken of not being sad enough the day before and Ken insisting he was. They break down the bullpen game, including the Sean Armstrong opener, the Tim Herrin and Matt Festa decision, the Tanner Bibee debate and a gassed pitching staff that threw out of order. They also look at the Rays' defense and lineup depth and open the phones on what lost the series.

Best of the Browns on 92.3 The Fan: Are the 4-2 Browns actual contenders or living on borrowed time? Oct 19, 2026

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The Browns sit atop the AFC North at 4-2, but putrid offensive numbers and Deshaun Watson’s sluggish starts have fans questioning if this winning formula is truly sustainable. The guys break down Watson’s bizarre fourth-quarter heroics, look at whether the defense can keep carrying the load, and debate wild lineup ideas to spark the offense.

Full Show: Monday, October 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the conflicting emotions after a weekend that saw a Browns victory over the Ravens and a Guardians postseason loss. They discuss Deshaun Watson's late-game execution and debate Stephen Vogt's pitching rotation strategy for the remainder of the ALCS.

(00:02:55) Cleveland Sports Weekend Recap

(00:07:10) Fan Mood Following Loss

(00:11:45) Browns Win Sustainability Debate

(00:19:50) Stephen Vogt Pitching Strategy

(00:25:45) Jerry Jeudy Game Impact

(00:32:05) Ken Carman Stadium Anecdotes

(00:41:35) Deshaun Watson Performance Analysis

(00:52:45) Gavin Williams Pitching Decisions

(01:01:30) Tanner Bibee Starting Potential

(01:08:25) Lima Likes Weekend Highlights

(01:12:40) ALCS Weather Delay Frustrations

(01:14:55) Ohio State Football Recap

(01:30:45) Daryl Ruiter Browns Interview

(01:42:25) Ruiter On Guardians Strategy

(01:56:00) Super Bowls Super Browns

(02:05:00) Guardians Road Game Advantage

(02:13:30) Game Seven Pitching Outlook

(02:25:15) Sports Update: Chris Ballard

Hour 1: Lima Refuses to Say Super Bowl Super Browns Because He's Sad Over the Guardians Oct 19, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the conflicting emotions of Cleveland fans following a pivotal Browns win over the Ravens and a tough Guardians postseason loss. They debate whether Lima's pessimistic outlook on the baseball team is justified as the Browns move to 4-2 on the season.

(00:02:51) Lima's Post-Game Sadness Debate

(00:07:11) Cleveland Fans Call In

(00:12:18) Guardians ALCS Elimination Stress

(00:15:45) Browns Defensive Dominance Discussion

(00:21:40) Deshaun Watson's Offensive Outlook

(00:27:00) Browns Move to 4-2

(00:33:43) Ken's Experience at Stadium

(00:36:47) Guardians Pitching Strategy Debate

Hour 2: Deshaun Watson’s Play and Guardians’ Playoff Survival Debate Oct 19, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the Browns' win against the Ravens and debate the sustainability of Deshaun Watson's offensive performance. They also analyze the Guardians' postseason strategy regarding Gavin Williams and discuss standout plays from Carson Schwesinger and Ohio State's recent victory.

(00:01:56) Browns Victory Analysis

(00:04:46) Watson Sustainability Debate

(00:08:08) Ravens Defense Assessment

(00:11:58) Tight End Usage

(00:16:53) Guardians Pitching Dilemma

(00:21:41) Stephen Vogt's Decision

(00:26:10) Pitching Confidence Discussion

(00:32:00) Carson Schwesinger Highlights

(00:35:40) Guardians Weather Issues

Hour 3: Are the Browns a Sustainable Team After Being the Ravens? Oct 19, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the sustainability of the Cleveland Browns' 4-2 start after a gritty victory over the Baltimore Ravens. They discuss Deshaun Watson's performance with Daryl Ruiter, while also examining Stephen Vogt's controversial pitching decisions as the Cleveland Guardians face a must-win game.

(00:03:09) Browns Sustainability Debate

(00:08:11) Watson Assessment Versus Huntley

(00:15:22) Daryl Ruiter Interview

(00:21:15) Deshaun Watson Field Vision

(00:26:23) Guardians Elimination Game Strategy

(00:33:22) Tanner Bibee Headspace Discussion

Hour 4: Ken and Lima Clash Over Guardians ALCS Heartbreak & Browns Success Oct 19, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the emotional fallout of the Guardians' ALCS loss against the Rays while finding silver linings in the Browns' 4-2 record. They analyze Todd Monken's play-calling and the offensive struggles in Cleveland's recent victory. The discussion also features fan reactions and news regarding the Colts' front office.

(00:01:58) Cleveland Sports Mood

(00:05:48) Guardians Playoff Struggles

(00:10:18) Browns Win Recap

(00:17:31) Todd Monken Conversation

(00:23:31) Callers On Guardians

(00:33:24) Colts Fire Ballard