The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Did Foster Griffin and Jose Ramirez just bail out Vogt's gamble Oct 08, 2026

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Ken and Lima relive the Guardians' win-or-go-home victory over the White Sox, led by Jo Adell's bases-clearing triple, a big Jose Ramirez game and Foster Griffin's seven strikeouts in relief. They revisit the risky Espino opener decision that had listeners panicking, and Lima feels great about the series while Ken stays reserved with Parker Messick on the mound for Game 4. Callers weigh in on the mood in Chicago and the mystery behind Vogt's pitching plan.

Full Show: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Oct 07, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' high-stakes decision to start Daniel Espino and Joey Cantillo in a postseason elimination game. They also discuss the Cleveland Browns' successful start, Shedeur Sanders' role as a backup, and news across the AFC North.

(00:03:02) Guardians Starting Decision

(00:10:15) Managing Pitching Leashes

(00:15:00) Unconventional Postseason Strategy

(00:30:34) Browns QB Hypothetical

(00:43:05) Deshaun Watson Performance

(00:53:30) Espino Starting Game

(01:03:18) Pitcher Warmup Routines

(01:11:30) About Last Night

(01:21:05) Ken Weinman Interview

(01:25:00) Mo Egger Interview

(01:29:05) Donnie Chedrick Interview

(01:37:15) Browns Respect Roundup

(01:43:15) Shedeur Sideline Reaction

(02:00:55) Moondog History Trivia

(02:06:35) Postseason Pitching Depth

(02:20:05) Starter Professionalism Debate

(02:31:55) Facing The Jets

Hour 1: Stephen Vogt Overthinking the Guardians' Pitching? Oct 07, 2026

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Ken and Lima dive into the controversial decision to use an opener in a must-win Game 3 for the Guardians. They debate whether Steven Vogt is overthinking the rotation while the offense continues to struggle. Additionally, they explore a hypothetical scenario involving Shedeur Sanders and how Todd Monken would handle a quarterback change.

(00:01:50) Defending Jose Ramirez

(00:05:15) Guardians Pitching Strategy

(00:10:45) Evaluating Steven Vogt

(00:18:40) Solving Offensive Struggles

(00:32:20) Browns Quarterback Hypothetical

(00:36:40) Monken And Shedeur Sanders

Hour 2: Should Vogt Be Starting Daniel Espino Over Tanner Bibee? Oct 07, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether Shedeur Sanders could realistically take Deshaun Watson's job if the Browns' veteran continues to struggle. They also dive into the Cleveland Guardians' controversial pitching strategy for their do-or-die game against the White Sox. Additional topics include Lane Johnson's retirement and Indiana football's recent schedule changes.

(00:01:50) Browns QB Contingency Debate

(00:06:20) Shedeur Sanders Projections

(00:15:08) Guardians Must-Win Pitching

(00:24:30) Paternity Leave Debate

(00:33:12) About Last Night Recap

Hour 3: What's the Deal With Shedeur Sanders' Sideline Demeanor? Oct 07, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the AFC North standings and the Cleveland Browns' 3-1 start alongside regional guest analysts. They explore the team's growing reputation and engage in a heated debate regarding Shedeur Sanders' reaction to his backup role on the sidelines.

(00:02:14) Around the AFC North

(00:05:51) Bengals Under Center Struggles

(00:09:53) Steelers and Rodgers' Future

(00:17:50) Young Talent and Respect

(00:22:42) Shedeur Sanders Sideline Behavior

(00:30:37) Backup QB Role Discussion

Hour 4: Vogt’s Risky Elimination Game Pitching Decision Oct 07, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate Cleveland Guardians manager Steven Vogt's decision to start Daniel Espino over Tanner Bibee in a crucial elimination game. They analyze the fan base's growing pessimism regarding the lineup's offensive struggles while looking ahead to the Browns' game against the Jets. The discussion also features a debate on whether NFL players prefer starting for losing teams or being backups for winners.

(00:01:50) Cavs Tickets Contest Banter

(00:05:45) Guardians Pitching Decision Debate

(00:09:40) Experience Versus Recent Performance

(00:15:20) Strategy Behind Bullpen Games

(00:19:30) Lineup Offensive Struggles Discussion

(00:23:15) Quarterback Mentalities and Money

(00:31:55) Pessimistic Fan Base Feelings

(00:36:00) Friday Browns Final Preview

Ken Begs for a Pep Rally as Guardians Face Elimination Oct 07, 2026

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Ken tries to rally a gloomy fan base before an elimination game against the White Sox, but the group is more confident in the Browns than the Guardians. They talk about the looming work stoppage, why one win would flip the mood with Messick and Williams coming back, and Ken's closing push to get everyone fired up for the Jets game.

Is Vogt Overthinking It? Guardians Bullpen Game Over Bibee Oct 07, 2026

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Ken and Anthony debate Stephen Vogt's decision to go with a bullpen game instead of Tanner Bibee in an elimination game, with callers split between "hot hand" logic and frustration over the lineup's lack of hitting. The conversation then turns to whether NFL players would rather start on a bad team or back up on a good one, and why Shedeur Sanders would choose the starting job every time.

Does Playoff Experience Matter More Than Tanner Bibee's Rough September? Oct 07, 2026

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Ken and Lima start with the Cavs tickets contest with the promo code Moondog and a gag about their producer not knowing Alan Freed, then keep arguing over the Shedeur Sanders pouting talk, including a text about a "full pout" in the locker room that Ken swears he never saw. They shift to the Guardians' Game 3 plan, where a baseball coach points to Tanner Bibee's September numbers against Joey Cantillo's to back the Daniel Espino opener. Ken says he can't call it wrong but warns that a loss makes it a results-based disaster for Stephen Vogt, and a producer asks whether playoff experience counts for anything anymore.

Did Lima Plant the Shedeur Sanders Pouting Story on Purpose? Oct 07, 2026

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Ken refuses to say Shedeur Sanders was pouting and accuses Lima of sending the sideline clip to Afternoon Drive, the most pro-Shedeur show, so he could plant the idea without taking the heat. Lima denies hammering him but admits he got texts that Shedeur wasn't as joyful as his teammates in the locker room, and says competitive players don't enjoy waiting behind Deshaun Watson while the Browns win. Ken says he got no such texts, won't accuse a leader of being unhappy about a win without proof, and teases Lima for twisting the screws on Shedeur fans.

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