The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Full Show: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Oct 13, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima celebrate the Cleveland Guardians' Game 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, specifically noting Jose Ramirez's exceptional intelligence and leadership. They transition to analyze Deshaun Watson's performance in a loss to the Jets while debating the wide receiver group's reliability. Later, Matt Underwood joins to discuss the team's postseason trajectory and the impact of trade deadline acquisitions.

(00:02:44) Guardians Take Game One

(00:07:22) Confidence In The Lineup

(00:11:22) Stephen Vogt Management Style

(00:16:07) Respecting The Tampa Rays

(00:21:09) Snowbirds At The Stadium

(00:30:25) Deshaun Watson Performance Review

(00:39:31) Seven In Heaven Predictions

(00:43:48) Legend Among Legends Jose

(00:56:00) Facing The Age Factor

(01:00:31) Jose Versus LeBron Icons

(01:07:02) About Last Night Recap

(01:18:53) Flip Flopping On Success

(01:31:54) Predictive Nature Of Baseball

(01:46:36) Neutral Zone Segment Start

(01:55:14) Matt Underwood Interview Start

(02:02:25) Jose Ramirez Baseball IQ

(02:12:24) Daring To Dream Big

Hour 1: Do the Guardians Look Like a Team of Destiny? Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Cleveland Guardians' dominant Game 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, highlighting Jose Ramirez's leadership and the team's momentum. They also discuss the heavy presence of Cleveland fans in Tampa before shifting to a debate regarding Deshaun Watson’s performance in the Browns' recent loss.

(00:02:48) Guardians Game 1 Victory

(00:10:01) Stephen Vogt Impact

(00:13:43) Jose Ramirez Postseason

(00:22:40) Stadium Atmosphere Report

(00:32:13) Deshaun Watson Analysis

Hour 2: Has Jose Ramirez Surpassed LeBron James' Legacy? Oct 13, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate Jose Ramirez’s legacy in Cleveland following his heroic postseason efforts for the Guardians. They weigh whether his loyalty and performance put him in higher regard than LeBron James among local fans. Additionally, they provide NFL playoff predictions and debate the future of James Madison football.

(00:01:58) NFL Playoff Predictions

(00:04:50) Ramirez Postseason Redemption

(00:13:14) Guardians Playoff Update

(00:18:40) Ramirez Versus LeBron

(00:30:08) About Last Night Roundup

(00:35:20) JMU Championship Bet

Hour 3: Ken Flip-Flops on Guardians Success Threshold After Game 1 Win Oct 13, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' momentum following an ALCS Game 1 victory and discuss how it impacts their view of the season's success. They address feedback regarding their baseball commentary and explore the fan debate over a potential Jose Ramirez statue at the stadium. They also evaluate NFL trade rumors and coaching pressure across the league during the Neutral Zone segment.

(00:02:23) Guardians Playoff Success

(00:07:26) Music And Bands

(00:12:07) Answering Show Critics

(00:19:15) Jose Ramirez Defense

(00:25:45) Thome Statue Debate

(00:31:40) NFL Trade Discussion

(00:35:22) NFL Coaching Pressure

Hour 4: Matt Underwood on The Guardians Huge ALCS Game 1 Win Oct 13, 2026

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Matt Underwood joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' opening win in the ALCS and the leadership roles of Jose Ramirez and Patrick Bailey. They analyze the impact of trade deadline acquisitions like Nathaniel Lowe and Joe Adell while reflecting on the team's mid-season turnaround. Later, they explore the psychological weight of Cleveland's sports history as fans weigh the possibility of a World Series run.

(00:02:24) Matt Underwood Interview

(00:05:38) ALCS Mid-Season Turnaround

(00:09:51) Jose Ramirez Legacy

(00:13:42) Guardians Playoff Anxiety

(00:17:14) Little Italy Local Politics

(00:22:27) Chicken Parm Debate

(00:26:46) Cleveland Championship History

(00:33:20) Personal Parenting Struggles

Ken Is Running Out of Teams to Hate If Guardians Face the Brewers Oct 13, 2026

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Ken and Lima close the show with a tangent about lack of sleep and parenting, with Ken warning the others not to wish away every phase of their kids' lives. They return to the Guardians, with Ken admitting he has pictured a World Series run but still hunts for reasons to be upset so his feelings don't get hurt, even after the Game 1 win. They also talk about how easy it is to hate the Dodgers, the lingering grudges against the Cubs, Braves, and Marlins, and not wanting to hate the Brewers if the Guardians get there.

Ken Doubts Guardians Fans Will Let Themselves Dream of a World Series Oct 13, 2026

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Ken and Lima react to Matt Underwood refusing to dream about a World Series until the final out, with Ken saying he spoke for most Guardians fans and Lima adding that the 1997 Marlins loss and the 2016 Game 7 still linger. They argue over whether it's about jinxes or protecting your feelings, with Ken admitting he feels better about this series than ever while still respecting the Rays. Along the way, they swap stories from Little Italy, including politicians, chicken parm, and a bit about hosting a show with just clips if one of them dies.

Matt Underwood Won't Get His Hopes Up About the World Series Oct 13, 2026

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Guardians TV play-by-play voice Matt Underwood joins Ken and Lima after the Game 1 win over the Rays and credits the deadline additions of Jo Adell, Nathaniel Lowe, and Foster Griffin, along with Patrick Bailey's quiet leadership, for changing the team. He praises Steven Vogt's gut-feel decisions like keeping Lowe in against a lefty, Chase DeLauter's calm demeanor, and Jose Ramirez's baseball IQ, saying you have to watch Jose every day to appreciate him. Underwood admits he won't let himself dream about a World Series after the near misses of 1995, 1997, and 2016, and Ken and Lima close by asking listeners if they dare to dream.

The Neutral Zone: Can Marvin Harrison Jr Turn His Career Around? Oct 13, 2026

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In the Neutral Zone, Rat Boy and the Hog bring in producer John to react to Marvin Harrison Jr. going to the Texans for a second and a sixth, with the crew stunned by the return and pushing back on revisionist history about his college tape. They rip the botched endings by the Eagles and Commanders, debate whether Nick Sirianni or Dan Quinn gets fired first, and ask if it's time to give up on Cam Ward in Tennessee. They finish by trying to figure out what the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers really are before a Matt Underwood tease.

Betting Against Jose Ramirez Is a Losing Game, and Baseball Proves It Oct 13, 2026

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After a Beach Boys and Stevie Ray Vaughan music tangent, Ken and Lima address a listener's criticism that they say "who knows" about baseball but never about football or basketball. Ken explains that baseball is too unpredictable and that betting against Jose Ramirez or Steven Vogt has burned him before, so he won't go negative on the Guardians after one ALCS game. Caller Mike proposes sending a Jim Thome statue to Chicago, which leads Ken, Lima, and Owen to revisit why some fans still resent Thome for leaving and how that clashes with Jose staying in Cleveland.

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