The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Is Saying the Word Playoffs About the 3-1 Browns Really a Crime? Oct 09, 2026

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Ken plays his heated exchange with Nick and JP from the day before, where Nick argues that talking playoffs at 3-1 puts the Browns in an awful spot and Ken fires back that everyone is being too sensitive. Ken and Lima explain why they predicted a five-win season (shaky quarterback play, thin depth, little experience), then credit the improved special teams, the coaching and the Browns' three comeback wins. They agree the Browns are a good team with a solid foundation, that the NFL makes quick turnarounds possible, and that nobody's feelings get hurt by saying "playoffs" before Sunday's Jets game.

Do You Expect the Guardians to Win Game 5? Oct 09, 2026

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Ken and Lima take calls on whether the Guardians will close out the White Sox in Game 5, and most callers are confident after 18 runs in two games. One caller brings up the old fear that Cleveland teams fail in front of packed home crowds, and Ken and Lima agree it's a longstanding fan trope. They also defend using Tanner Bibee in relief despite the crisis-of-confidence talk, and Ken hints the Guardians should troll back if they finish the comeback after the White Sox's presumptuous moves.

Jose Ramirez Does It Again as Guardians Force a Game 5 Oct 09, 2026

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Ken and Lima react to Jose Ramirez's huge home run as the Guardians win Game 4, tie the series 2-2 and force a Game 5 against the White Sox. They marvel at how a lineup that couldn't get on base in the first two games now has everybody contributing, and rehash the wild swings of the series, including Tanner Bibee's disaster outing and the fire-the-manager noise on social media. Callers chime in on whether the bullpen was pitching afraid with a big lead, and whether the Guardians should expect to win it all at home.

Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland's Browns-Jets Preview for Week 5 Oct 08, 2026

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Daryl & Lance are back to breakdown what lies ahead of the Browns inn their week 5 matchup against the New York Jets

Full Show: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Oct 08, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' Game 3 victory over the Chicago White Sox and the performance of Jose Ramirez. They also evaluate the Cleveland Browns' 3-1 start and the upcoming maturity test against the New York Jets. Additional discussions include Jim Thome's controversial wardrobe choice at the stadium and the producer's decision to switch team allegiances.

(00:02:35) Guardians Force Game 4

(00:07:23) Jose Ramirez Performance Analysis

(00:13:06) Chicago Baseball Culture Debate

(00:20:11) Jim Thome Wardrobe Controversy

(00:26:34) Evaluating Thome’s Statue Status

(00:31:02) Browns Jets Game Importance

(00:40:50) Maturity Of Young Roster

(00:46:09) DVOA And Analytics Rankings

(00:53:39) Halloween Decoration Rules

(01:00:08) Predicting Guardians Series Outcome

(01:10:13) Sports Update: Last Night

(01:14:53) Producer’s New Browns Jacket

(01:20:53) Fan Loyalty Probation Debate

(01:32:23) Mary Kay Cabot Interview

(01:38:31) Browns Roster Trade Rumors

(01:47:39) Roster Strategy Four Quarterbacks

(01:58:45) Jason Lloyd Joins Show

(02:08:52) Browns Postseason Prediction Check

(02:15:42) Avoiding The Playoff Jinx

Hour 1: Jim Thome’s "Disappointing" Wardrobe Choice at Game 3 Oct 08, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima celebrate the Cleveland Guardians staying alive with a Game 3 win while debating the optics of Jim Thome wearing White Sox colors in the stands. They also analyze why the Cleveland Browns' upcoming game against the New York Jets is a critical test for a young roster dealing with success.

(00:01:50) Guardians Force Game 4

(00:05:20) Jose Ramirez Rescues Guardians

(00:13:05) Guardians Pitching Advantages

(00:19:15) Jim Thome's Statue Controversy

(00:31:05) Browns Face Critical Test

(00:37:50) Todd Monken and Handling Success

Hour 2: Browns Maturity Test vs Jets & Guardians Playoff Shift Oct 08, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze if the 3-1 Browns are legitimate contenders or a fraudulent team using advanced DVOA metrics. They pivot to the Cleveland Guardians' postseason comeback and engage in a humorous discussion about neighborhood Halloween decorations and personal sports fandom.

(00:01:23) Browns Maturity Test

(00:05:45) Browns Advanced Metrics

(00:13:43) Halloween Decoration Debates

(00:20:23) Guardians Playoff Momentum

(00:30:25) MLB Playoff Roundup

(00:35:20) Controversial Browns Jacket

Hour 3: Mary Kay Cabot: Ravens Game Is a Bigger Test Than the Jets Oct 08, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether a producer can switch fan loyalty from the Eagles to the Browns after purchasing a team jacket. Mary Kay Cabot joins to analyze why the division clash with the Ravens carries more weight than the Jets game. They also examine the logistics of keeping four quarterbacks on the roster and Deshaun Watson's late-game reliability.

(00:02:20) Producer John Fan Loyalty

(00:06:40) Callers Debate Team Switching

(00:15:05) Mary Kay Cabot Interview

(00:21:23) Jerry Jeudy Trade Rumors

(00:26:03) Browns Four Quarterback Dilemma

(00:37:03) Deshaun Watson Performance Analysis

Hour 4: Jason Lloyd on Jim Thome Statue Drama & Browns Playoff Hopes Oct 08, 2026

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Jason Lloyd joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to discuss the controversy surrounding Jim Thome's loyalty and his statue in Cleveland. They break down the Guardians' postseason performance and analyze if the Browns are legitimate playoff contenders after their 3-1 start.

(00:02:01) Jason Lloyd Interview

(00:05:33) Guardians Postseason Analysis

(00:11:58) Browns Record And Expectations

(00:16:15) Deshaun Watson And League Mistakes

(00:20:56) The Playoff Superstition Debate

(00:24:42) Jose Ramirez Value Discussion

(00:31:24) Producer John Switches Fandom

(00:35:00) Retired Number Regrets

Every Team Has One Statue or Retired Number It Would Take Back Oct 08, 2026

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Ken and Lima say the reaction to producer John's Browns jacket has never been so split, warning him that Eagles fans and Browns fans will both turn on him if he flip-flops, while also ripping Nick for claiming credit for 8-9 after predicting Deshaun Watson would lose games. They then return to the Jim Thome statue, arguing that statues are a big deal and that every organization has someone it would not honor again if it could, citing Nate Thurmond for the Cavs and Joe DeLamielleure for the Browns. The show wraps with thanks to Mary Kay Cabot and Jason Lloyd and a plug for live reaction to the late-night Guardians game.

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