The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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A Win Thursday Would Force the NFL to Finally Take the Browns Seriously Sep 30, 2026

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Ken and Anthony debate whether beating the Steelers on Thursday night would finally earn the Browns national respect, weighing the strength of their 2-1 start against the quality of their wins over Tampa Bay and Carolina. A caller argues style points don't matter as long as the Browns keep winning, while Ken and Anthony point out national media will still question the schedule and Watson's performance either way.

Around the AFC North: Are the Browns Really the Division's Worst? Sep 30, 2026

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Ken and Lima take their weekly trip around the AFC North ahead of the Thursday night Browns-Steelers game, checking in with guests from Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh. Bob Haynie breaks down the Ravens' last-second win over Dallas and their center injuries, Mo Egger explains how special teams sank the Bengals against the Steelers, and Chris Mueller weighs in on Joey Porter Jr.'s status and whether Aaron Rodgers looks rejuvenated. Each guest names the division's best and worst team, and two of the three put the Browns at the bottom, which Ken and Lima take as a sign of some respect.

About Last Night: Giants Release Odell & Who Do You Want the Guards to Play Sep 30, 2026

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Ken and Lima bring in producer John to react to the Giants releasing Odell Beckham Jr. after three games, saying injuries kept him from a Hall of Fame path and that it's unfair he's now known for one catch. They break down the White Sox's 6-3 win over the Astros in wild card Game 1, where Lima says he'd rather face the White Sox because he dislikes the Astros so much, and they shrug off the rest versus rust worry. They also wonder whether Vegas can support an NBA expansion team, deciding the residency-style crowd might make basketball work better than it has for the Raiders.

Ian Rapoport Destroyed Ken's Take on Drafting QBs, Albert Breer Loved It! Sep 30, 2026

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Ken and Lima revisit Lima's idea to bar teams from drafting another top 10 quarterback for three years after taking one, which Ian Rapoport called one of the worst rules ever but Albert Breer liked. Lima argues it would force teams to build real support around young quarterbacks, while Ken says it punishes fans and teams twice, and they land on cutting the ban to a single year. They close by saying Denzel Boston is saving Jerry Jeudy's contract from ridicule, since Jeudy has barely been targeted.

Would Browns Fans Forgive Watson Even If He Plays Like an MVP? Sep 30, 2026

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Ken and Lima ask whether two straight fourth-quarter wins have softened anyone on Deshaun Watson, admitting they're excited about the 2-1 start while still expecting him to be gone next year and wanting to see real accountability if things go south on Thursday. Brett in Columbus says nothing will ever win him over because Watson didn't want to come to Cleveland until the guaranteed money arrived, which kicks off a debate over whether that was a negotiation tactic. Brian in Philadelphia wonders if Watson's friendlier postgame tone is just face-saving ahead of free agency.

Are Browns Fans Getting Defensive of Deshaun Watson After 2 Wins? Sep 30, 2026

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Ken and Lima react to the heavy pushback Zac Jackson got in the comments for saying Deshaun Watson probably won't be the starter by the bye week, and they ask whether two straight fourth-quarter wins have won anyone over. They agree the bar was so low after so much bad quarterback play that the wins mean a lot, though nobody seems to have gone from planning to boo him to buying a jersey. Lima says Watson has shown more mobility and pump-fake savvy than expected, and the phones open for fans to say if he's won them over or is just a placeholder.

Can Deshaun Watson Keep the Job If the Browns Keep Winning Ugly? Sep 30, 2026

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Ken and Lima play clips of Albert Breer and Ian Rapoport on Deshaun Watson, including Rapoport saying Watson was never close to being benched after the Tampa Bay game, and they debate how close he really was. They weigh his 144-yard day, the penalties, and the lack of a vertical passing game against a 2-1 record, with Lima saying Shedeur Sanders fans shouldn't give up yet. Ken says he won't repeat his 2014 mistake of pushing to replace a quarterback who is winning games.

Is Baseball's Playoff Format Built to Crown the Big Markets? Sep 30, 2026

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Ken and Lima open with pumpkin patch and apple picking banter before turning to wild card Game 1, where the winner takes the series 88% of the time and the Red Sox and Phillies are on the brink. They debate the odds of a salary cap in the coming lockout and whether MLB will lean harder into big markets if it doesn't get a cap and floor, which could leave a Guardians-White Sox matchup drawing complaints about the format. John admits he's fed up with the Phillies and is told he sounds like every Cavs caller who calls the team annoying.

The Leftovers: Cleveland Browns | 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' Sep 29, 2026

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From 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' (Subscribe Here): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans dive into all the news & notes about the Cleveland Browns that didn't make it into his broadcast of their matchup with the Carolina Panthers.

PODCAST: Should Ken and Lima Revive 7 in Heaven? Sep 29, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss bringing back their AFC playoff prediction segment, Seven in Heaven, following a potential Browns victory over the Steelers. They also introduce a new segment for their producer, Reese, and revisit some of Ken's unconventional ideas for football and golf.

(00:01:44) Reviving Seven in Heaven

(00:04:09) Introducing Reese's Pieces

(00:06:40) Ken's Unconventional Sports Ideas

(00:10:01) Analyzing Steelers Fraudulent Streak

(00:13:16) Future Seven in Heaven Plans