The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Has Deshaun Watson Stopped Chasing the 2020 Version of Himself? Oct 02, 2026

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Ken and Lima break down Deshaun Watson's third straight game-winning drive, with one grading his first half an A plus and arguing he has been a top-10 quarterback so far. They wonder if Todd Monken got him to stop trying to be the 2020 version of himself, and they admit they have moved the goalposts because the team is winning. Along the way they credit Jerry Judy's fourth-quarter catches, note the Steelers kept targeting Denzel Ward, and acknowledge the late fumble and the missed throw to Harold Fannin.

Who Cares If the Browns Are Fool's Gold When They're 3-1? Oct 02, 2026

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Ken and Lima soak in the Browns' 3-1 start, admitting their low win predictions look foolish and saying they'll happily be wrong with the Jets next and a chance at four straight. They marvel at how far the mood has swung from open anger and a "punt year" feeling to stacking wins, and they shrug off the sustainability debate for now. A Chicago caller listening from her driveway shares a Christmas bet that forces her Steelers-loving husband to wear a Browns jersey and deliver a speech praising Cleveland.

The Browns are 3-1 and in First Place! Super Bowl Super Browns Yeah! Oct 02, 2026

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Ken and Lima open the morning celebrating the Browns' 27-24 win over the Steelers, which puts Cleveland atop the AFC North at 3-1 while Pittsburgh sits at 2-2. They rave about the deafening night crowd, the confidence on the 56-yard game-winning field goal, and the culture Todd Monken has built, while firing back at Steelers fans and marveling at how the injury-depleted defense keeps rebounding.

Full Show: Thursday, October 1, 2026 Oct 01, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze Deshaun Watson's impact ahead of a primetime matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. They explore Mike Tomlin's Minecraft city, Guardians postseason pressure, and Anthony's preparation for a local speech.

(00:02:50) Browns Gameday Vibes

(00:07:00) Fanbase Split Reactions

(00:13:55) Tomlin Minecraft Video

(00:21:45) Todd Monken Audio

(00:27:00) Winning Over Fans

(00:36:10) League-Wide QB Play

(00:49:40) Kirk Herbstreit Dog

(00:53:45) Guardians Postseason Pressure

(01:03:00) Baseball Double Standards

(01:09:50) Joey Porter Trade

(01:21:35) Marvin Harrison Junior

(01:32:40) Mary Kay Cabot Interview

(01:45:50) Watson Job Security

(01:54:00) Primetime Coming Party

(02:04:00) NFL Refs Debate

(02:11:45) Bay Village Speech

(02:18:40) Primetime Revenue Talk

(02:25:55) Quarterback Trades Discussion

Hour 1; Browns vs. Steelers: Can Deshaun Watson Finally Win Over the Fans? Oct 01, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima preview the Thursday night clash with the Steelers, highlighting the house money feel of the Browns' 2-1 start. They explore Todd Monken's influence on Deshaun Watson's confidence and address whether the quarterback can earn back the trust of a skeptical fan base with a divisional victory.

(00:01:50) Browns Excitement and 2-1 Start

(00:05:25) Steelers Trading Away Young Talent

(00:08:50) Ken's Gut Feeling and Fervor

(00:14:15) Mike Tomlin's Minecraft Hobby

(00:17:45) Can Watson Win Over Fans

(00:24:05) Todd Monken's Belief in Watson

(00:28:55) The Never-Watson Fan Segment

(00:34:20) Fans Debate Watson's Sustainability

(00:38:04) League-Wide Offensive Line Trends

Hour 2: Can Deshaun Watson Finally Win Over Cleveland with a Victory? Oct 01, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss whether Deshaun Watson can finally earn the respect of Cleveland fans by defeating the Steelers on primetime. They explore the immense pressure on the Guardians heading into the ALDS and react to Mike Tomlin's surprising Minecraft hobby. Additionally, they critique the double standards in how fans treat the different professional teams in town.

(00:01:50) Watson Earning Fan Trust

(00:07:01) Beating Pittsburgh Narrative

(00:11:30) Media Reactions To Peter

(00:16:10) Guardians Playoff Pressure

(00:20:10) Fan Entitlement Debate

(00:24:13) Cleveland Sports Double Standard

(00:32:16) Steelers Trade Joey Porter

(00:36:01) Tomlin's Viral Minecraft City

(00:39:10) Colavita's Phillies Struggle

Hour 3: Does a Win Ends the Deshaun Watson QB Drama Oct 01, 2026

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Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to break down the critical matchup against the Steelers and whether Deshaun Watson has finally turned a corner. They explore the offensive line struggles without Elgton Jenkins and discuss the pressure on Todd Monken to unlock the deep passing game. The conversation shifts to whether a victory tonight would officially cement Watson as the long-term starter or if his status remains a week-to-week evaluation.

(00:01:20) Marvin Harrison Jr. Discussion

(00:04:43) Todd Monken's Offensive Test

(00:08:08) The Pivot Podcast Insights

(00:14:04) Mary Kay Cabot Interview

(00:18:22) Offensive Line Injury Impacts

(00:22:30) Mason Graham's Defensive Growth

(00:27:15) Watson's Job Security Debate

Hour 4: Can Deshaun Watson win over Cleveland tonight? Oct 01, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether a victory against the Steelers will finally solidify Deshaun Watson’s position as the team leader. They explore referee conspiracy theories with callers and discuss how Lima is using artificial intelligence to prepare a speech for a local men's club.

(00:01:50) Watson Job Security

(00:06:02) Referee Conspiracy Theory

(00:09:15) Mary Kay Interview Feedback

(00:15:32) Lima Using AI Speech

(00:22:15) Primetime Football Epiphany

(00:26:30) Winning Over Fans

(00:31:58) Quarterback Trade Rumors

Browns Would Welcome a Backup QB Trade at the Right Price Oct 01, 2026

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Ken and Lima react to Jeremy Fowler's report that the Browns would listen on a deal for a backup quarterback, with Dylan Gabriel eligible to come off IR and the trade deadline coming at the end of the month. Callers weigh in on whether Deshaun Watson can win fans over tonight, and one argues everybody is moving the goalposts on him. Another caller rips Shedeur Sanders' resume, and the hosts push back before signing off with a "Go Browns!"

Lima Asked ChatGPT to Time the Laughs in His Men's Club Speech Oct 01, 2026

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Ken ribs Lima for running his Bay Village Men's Club speech through ChatGPT Premium, which flagged his best jokes and budgeted 45 seconds to a minute for laughter. They swap stories about bombing on stage before playing Todd Monken's take on primetime games. Then they ask whether a win over the Steelers could finally win fans over on Deshaun Watson.

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