The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Hour 2: AFC Playoff Picture and Guardians’ Game 3 Outlook Oct 06, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the AFC playoff seeding, weighing the Browns' postseason chances against their upcoming schedule. Matt Dery later discusses the Guardians' offensive collapse and starting pitching plans for Game 3.

(00:02:08) AFC Playoff Seeding Predictions

(00:05:11) Browns Postseason Schedule Debate

(00:08:20) Raiders Home Atmosphere Issues

(00:15:08) Matt Dery Interview

(00:20:46) Jose Ramirez Playoff Struggles

(00:28:01) Guardians Game Three Pitching

(00:33:28) LeBron James Injury Issues

(00:38:01) Massillon Transfer Eligibility Ruling

Hour 3: Ken & Lima Defend Watson Against National Criticism Oct 06, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the local versus national perception of Deshaun Watson following critical comments from Robert Mays. They also address mounting pressure on Guardians manager Steven Vogt and react to sign-stealing accusations from White Sox fans.

(00:02:07) Guardians and Browns Intro

(00:05:13) Watson National Perception

(00:14:55) Steven Vogt Rumors

(00:19:32) Ownership Financial Strategy

(00:25:52) Sign Stealing Allegations

(00:31:35) NFL Quarterback Rankings

(00:36:35) NFC North Division Update

Hour 4: Browns Are Sharper Following Myles Garrett Trade Oct 06, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima are joined by Daniel Oyefusi to break down the Browns' 3-1 start and Deshaun Watson's performance. They debate the controversial impact of trading Myles Garrett and investigate how a younger roster has shifted the team's culture. The segment concludes with a Guardians recap and a special unboxing from the Beaumont School.

(00:02:11) Daniel Oyefusi Interview

(00:07:27) Deshaun Watson Evaluation

(00:12:45) Browns Trade Rumors

(00:20:42) Myles Garrett Trade

(00:26:13) Secondary Stepping Up

(00:33:44) Guardians Game Recap

(00:37:30) Beaumont School Unboxing

Is This the Best What's in the Box Package So Far? Oct 06, 2026

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The segment starts by wrapping up the Myles Garrett debate, with the Browns' sack total at 12 compared to 11 all of last year, and the crew crediting a collective pass rush and good team vibes while comparing the mood to the Joe Flacco run. Then Ken and Lima open a package from the Beaumont School, an all-girls Catholic school in Cleveland, loaded with cookies, snuggie blankets, mugs, and a note welcoming a future "little girl Lima." They call it the best box so far, right up there with the earlier one from Roads.

Was Trading Myles Garrett Best for Everybody Involved? Oct 06, 2026

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Ken floats a theory that the Browns and Myles Garrett parting ways may have been best for all sides, arguing that a young, naive roster without its security blanket is playing sharper and building a new culture at 3-1. Lima pushes back, saying everybody is better with Garrett and that the defense has held up so far, with Jared Verse and a new coordinator stepping in. Ken clarifies he isn't ripping Garrett or saying the team is better without him, only looking for sustainable reasons for the hot start beyond Deshaun Watson.

Daniel Oyefusi: The Young Guys Don't Know the Old Browns Losing Ways Oct 06, 2026

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ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi joins Ken and Lima and agrees Deshaun Watson is outplaying Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, and Baker Mayfield so far. He explains that Watson's deep shots and legs have him trending above average, and that the Browns' crowded quarterback room with Dillon Gabriel's return will have to shake out within his 21-day window. They also cover Mason Graham's week-to-week injury, why this young 3-1 team won't get complacent under Todd Monken, and the Ravens flex possibility depending on Lamar Jackson.

The Neutral Zone: Which QBs Have Been Better Than Deshaun & Crazy NFC North Oct 06, 2026

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In the Neutral Zone, the crew goes down a list of NFL quarterbacks to ask whether Deshaun Watson has outplayed them through the first month, taking Watson over several but giving Stroud, Herbert, and Hurts the nod. They then turn to Kevin Stefanski's red-hot Falcons and the Nick Chubb usage debate from his Browns days. The segment closes with a tour of the NFC North, where they call the undefeated Vikings frauds, say the Lions have no defense, and wonder whether the Bears are replacing the Packers on top, with a Sid Luckman tangent on the side.

Would the Guardians Even Be Here Without Stephen Vogt? Oct 06, 2026

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Down 0-2 in the series, Ken and Lima push back on fans who want to blame Stephen Vogt and on the chatter linking him to the vacant Seattle job. They argue that a manager who gets a low-payroll team through 162 games is worth keeping, compare the backlash to the Terry Francona debates, and debate pulling Gavin Williams in the sixth. The segment ends with a Barstool podcast accusing the Guardians of sign stealing, which they brush off as normal baseball.

Is Robert Mays Being Fair to Deshaun Watson and the Browns? Oct 06, 2026

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Ken and Lima push back on Robert Mays of The Athletic for saying Deshaun Watson didn't have much to do with the Browns' 3-1 start, pointing to his three fourth-quarter comeback drives and 10 first downs with his legs. They argue that Amazon's broadcast was right to stick to football instead of rehashing the legal cases, and that the bar for quarterback play around the league is low enough that Watson clears it for now. They stress they aren't being fanboys, since Watson isn't worth his guaranteed contract and likely isn't here next year, then throw the question to the audience.

About Last Night: LeBron's Arthritis and NFL Referee Suspensions Oct 06, 2026

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Ken and Lima bring in producer John to react to LeBron James dealing with chronic arthritis in his left foot as he starts his 24th season with the 76ers, with one declaring the Sixers won't reach the finals. They also dig into the NFL suspending two officials over altercations with players, a first in eight years, and wonder what set off the profanity. The segment wraps with the OHSAA ruling two high-profile Washington brothers ineligible after denied transfers, with the hosts arguing the state has to enforce its boundary rules consistently.

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