The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Did One Game Changed the Bar for a Successful Guardians Season Oct 13, 2026

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Ken admits he may have to flip-flop on his claim that the Guardians season is already a success, because one Game 1 win has him dreaming about the World Series. Ken and Lima point out that the team has scored the most runs of any playoff team a week after fans wanted the whole offense fired, and they warn that the Rays will force near-flawless baseball. They also joke about not trolling Tampa Bay with batting practice music, which leads to a Beach Boys and U2 tangent and the strange fact that Cleveland fans have no one on the Rays to hate.

About Last Night: Josh Allen Exorcized Demons, Nico's Injury, & a JMU Natty Oct 13, 2026

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In this "About Last Night" rundown, Ken and Lima bring in producer John to react to the Brewers going up 2-0 on the Dodgers in the NLCS, with Ken saying he has a healthy respect for both the Rays and the Brewers after taking the White Sox lightly. They cover Josh Allen finally winning an overtime game against the Rams, which helps the Browns' draft pick, and UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava going down with a torn ACL. The segment ends with a heated debate over whether James Madison will win a national championship in the next 30 years, with Ken, Lima, and the producers running through which programs will win titles.

Do We Owe Jose Ramirez an Apology? Oct 13, 2026

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Ken and Lima ask whether fans owe Jose Ramirez an apology after his big postseason run, with Ken admitting he privately wondered if age was catching up to him and callers Matt and Frank taking back their criticism or offering a thank you instead. A text from the boss sparks a debate over whether Jose would be held in higher regard than LeBron James if the Guardians win the World Series, because he never left, took discounts, and stayed. Lima pushes back that LeBron is an icon and Jose is beloved, and caller Will adds that staying power is what makes athletes beloved in Cleveland.

7 in Heaven: Why Do Both Ken & Lima STILL Have the Browns in the Playoffs? Oct 13, 2026

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Ken and Lima lay out their AFC playoff predictions for 7 in Heaven, with the Chiefs, Bills, Jaguars, and Ravens on top, the Patriots rising, and both still putting the Browns at No. 7 despite the running game and offensive line concerns. They then ask whether the critics who ripped Jose Ramirez owe him an apology after his huge run, and they doubt anyone will call in. Ken and Lima, along with Owen, wonder what changed for Jose, from the injury taking the pressure off to the young hitters around him raising their game.

Deshaun Watson Was Not the Problem in the Browns Loss to the Jets Oct 13, 2026

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After emails accuse Ken of being a Deshaun Watson hater, Ken and Lima go back through the loss to the Jets and argue that the drops, the rain, the pressure, and the thin receiving group hurt Watson's numbers more than his play did. They say he has been average to slightly above average this season, though they don't think he can carry the team on his back, and they push back on the idea that he's either terrible or the long-term answer. The segment ends with a tease of whether fans owe Jose Ramirez an apology after his postseason run.

Guardians Fans Took Over the Trop and Jose Is Winning America Over Oct 13, 2026

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Ken and Lima, along with Owen, keep riding the high of the Guardians' Game 1 win over the Rays, crediting the team for celebrating the White Sox comeback and still showing up ready to hit. They marvel at how loud and red the Trop was, including a call from Jim in St. Petersburg who was at the game and says it felt like Progressive Field. They also talk about Jose Ramirez showing off his energy on the national stage, neutral fans jumping on his bandwagon, and whether young fans might adopt this Guardians team as a second favorite.

Have You Ever Felt This Good About a Series After Game One? Oct 13, 2026

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Ken and Lima react to the Guardians' 4-2 Game 1 win over the Rays in the ALCS, with Ken and Lima agreeing it feels like the team took the game from Drew Rasmussen instead of stealing it. They go through Jose Ramirez's big night, the swing from last week's panic over the White Sox series to cloud nine, and why Steven Vogt became a scapegoat when the team was down 0-2. Ken pushes for respect toward the Rays and warns that hubris is dangerous for Cleveland fans, with Game 2 (Parker Messick vs. Freddie Peralta) on the horizon.

Full Show: Monday, October 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026

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Ken Carman and Nick Pedone celebrate the Cleveland Guardians' advancement to the ALCS while dissecting the Cleveland Browns' disappointing performance against the New York Jets. They analyze Deshaun Watson's struggles in inclement weather and react to Nick Pedone's infamous take on which team's victory matters most to the city. They also evaluate coaching decisions by Stephen Vogt and address the controversial hit on Kevin "KC" Concepcion.

(00:02:58) Guardians Advance, Browns Lose

(00:06:44) Watson's Performance Evaluated

(00:11:09) Special Teams Disastrous Loss

(00:15:18) Explaining Ken's Emotions

(00:23:33) Browns' Historical Comparison

(00:28:45) Personnel And Depth Concerns

(00:33:47) Pedone's Controversial Friday Take

(00:40:53) Caller Tim Critiques Coaching

(00:46:50) KC Concepcion's Importance

(00:54:50) Columbus Day Parade Plans

(01:03:12) Previewing Rays Playoff Series

(01:12:31) Stephen Vogt's Management Decisions

(01:23:35) Sign Stealing Accusations Addressed

(01:30:36) Browns' Running Game Struggles

(01:41:43) Daryl Ruiter Joins Show

(01:56:29) Evaluating Guardians' Success

(02:08:24) Caller Tony On Payroll

(02:19:54) Minkah Fitzpatrick Hit Fallout

(02:26:24) Monken Defends Fitzpatrick Hit

(02:36:58) Deshaun Watson's Future Outlook

Hour 1: Nick Wilson Is Crazy For Wanting a Browns Win Over Guardians ALCS Berth Oct 12, 2026

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Ken Carman and Nick Pedone analyze a bittersweet weekend for Cleveland sports as the Guardians advance to the ALCS while the Browns suffer a sloppy loss to the Jets. They discuss why Ken feels more relief than rage following the football defeat and critique Deshaun Watson's play in inclement weather. The conversation also highlights a controversial take from Pedone regarding his preference for a regular-season Browns win over a playoff baseball victory.

(00:01:50) Guardians Move to ALCS

(00:05:20) Browns Sloppy Loss Analysis

(00:09:55) Watson and Weather Performance

(00:15:45) Coaching and Expectations Debate

(00:21:45) Wide Receiver Depth Concerns

(00:26:25) Browns Future Playoff Path

(00:33:34) Pedone's Infamous Hot Take

(00:40:50) Fan Phone Line Reactions

Hour 2: Deshaun Watson's Magic Runs Out in Browns' Team Loss to the Jets Oct 12, 2026

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Ken Carman and Nick Pedone dissect Deshaun Watson's struggling performance and the Cleveland Browns' overall team failure in a recent loss. They evaluate whether the criticism of Jose Ramirez's postseason play should finally be put to rest following his clutch hits. The conversation also covers Stephen Vogt's managerial decisions and humorous interactions regarding their boss's willingness to run errands.

(00:02:16) Watson's Houston Form

(00:05:23) Offensive Line Struggles

(00:09:00) Evaluating Watson's Greatness

(00:12:23) Boss Errands Debate

(00:19:27) Jose Ramirez Defense

(00:23:41) Building Jose's Statue

(00:27:00) Burrow vs. Watson

(00:33:05) Stephen Vogt Criticism

(00:43:00) Sign Stealing Allegations