The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Why Nick Chubb Will Never Get the Credit He Deserves Sep 25, 2026

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Ken and Anthony reflect on Nick Chubb's legacy ahead of his retirement press conference, arguing his five dominant seasons get overshadowed nationally by backs like Derrick Henry who are still playing, even as he stands as many young fans' all-time favorite Brown. They also break down Charles Robinson's read on the Browns' quarterback situation, including why a trade for a backup like Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel doesn't make sense and why Deshaun Watson's improved decisiveness last week looked legitimately sustainable. The two preview Sunday's matchup against Carolina as a real test of whether Watson's progress is for real.

About Last Night: It's Guardians Hangover Day & Kevin Stefanski's Speech Sep 25, 2026

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Ken and Anthony bring in producer John to recap the Guardians' playoff-clinching celebration and debate whether their Angel Martinez reaction tweet was genuine excitement or sarcasm, before pivoting to Kevin Stefanski's fiery win with the Falcons. They dig into Packers tight end Tucker Kraft's comments about how much the home boos stung after a blowout home-opener loss, sparking a debate over whether modern athletes have gotten too sensitive to fan criticism. Ken and Anthony also poke fun at how much more animated Stefanski's postgame speech was compared to his time in Cleveland.

Should the Guardians Risk It All by Starting Messick on Sunday? Sep 25, 2026

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With the division still unsettled and Parker Messick lined up as the Sunday starter, Ken and Anthony debate whether it's worth pitching him even if it means losing him for a potential wild card series. Ken argues the gap between winning the division and settling for a wild card spot is massive enough to justify the gamble, especially with Cleveland sitting as underdogs to win it all. A caller backs the aggressive approach, reasoning a loss just means facing a tough road wild card matchup instead, so the Guardians might as well go for the division outright.

Jared Verse Doesn't Care About Sacks... Should Browns Fans? Sep 25, 2026

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Jared Verse's comment that sacks aren't a testament to how he plays drew heat from fans still craving a Myles Garrett-style pass rusher, but Ken and Anthony argue the new scheme and teammates deserve more patience. They debate how long that patience lasts, floating 10 sacks as a fair bar given Verse's workload is split with a deeper defensive line. A caller weighs in comparing Verse's winning mentality to Garrett's stat-focused leadership on losing teams, sparking pushback from Ken on that read of Garrett's legacy.

Ken's Message to Media Who Trashed Deshaun Watson: We're Keeping Receipts Sep 25, 2026

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Ken and Anthony argue the Watson booing debate has been overblown, insisting fans should treat Sunday's home opener like any normal sporting event and cheer the team unless the performance warrants otherwise. Ken singles out media members who blasted the Watson decision weeks ago but went quiet once the Browns started winning, promising to track anyone who flips back if Watson struggles. The two also preview the Panthers matchup, with Ken predicting a tougher test than expected given Carolina's high-flying offense.

Is Just Making the Playoffs Enough For the Guardians? Sep 25, 2026

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Ken and Anthony revisit a summer debate with Zach Meisel over whether simply reaching the postseason should satisfy Guardians fans or if winning the division is the real prize this year. They also dig into why the fanbase's reaction has felt muted so far, chalking it up to the team's rollercoaster season and pointing to a possible Jose Ramirez playoff redemption arc. The show closes by weighing in on Nick Chubb's one-day contract and retirement press conference ahead of Sunday's Browns home opener.

Guardians Clinch a Playoff Spot, But Was the Celebration Too Tame? Sep 25, 2026

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The Guardians punched their postseason ticket with a 1-0 win over the Red Sox, but Ken and Anthony debate whether the low-key clubhouse celebration undersold the moment compared to the White Sox conga line. The two spar over whether making the playoffs counts as a "successful season" given the Guardians' perennial low payroll and young roster, drawing comparisons to the Cavs' Eastern Conference Finals run. With the AL Central crown still up for grabs on the final weekend, they debate how much sweeter a division title would feel versus settling for a wild card spot.

Why the Browns Must Dominate Their Home Opener Sep 25, 2026

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Daryl Ruiter and coach Lance Reisland preview the Browns home opener in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers. The table is set for a hot start to this game, but can the Browns capitalize? Plus, the guys discuss how the Browns defense should gameplan against Bryce Young and Carolina's No. 1 ranked pass offense. And can Cleveland's sputtering run attack find its footing vs. the Panthers porous run D?

Full Show: September 24, 2026 Sep 24, 2026

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The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima analyzes the Cleveland Guardians' recent loss and their high probability of making the postseason with a young roster. They also debate Ken’s self-imposed ban on picking the Cleveland Browns to win and feature expert interviews regarding local sports and NFL draft prospects.

(00:02:17) Guardians Loss Analysis

(00:08:02) Cleveland Rookie Impact

(00:12:45) Tanner Bibee Discussion

(00:18:53) Ken's Jaguars Prediction

(00:26:17) Browns Pick Permission

(00:37:03) Taylor Swift's Cleveland

(00:42:06) Booing Deshaun Watson

(00:51:42) NFL Fan Etiquette

(00:56:00) LeBron James Rumors

(01:12:30) Sports Update

(01:18:08) Shedeur Sanders Rumors

(01:22:12) Browns vs Panthers Pick

(01:33:48) Mary Kay Cabot Interview

(01:43:57) Myles Garrett Controversy

(01:59:51) Emory Hunt Interview

(02:10:05) NFL Draft QB Rankings

(02:28:43) Clinching Playoff Scenarios

Hour 1: Ken Carman Seeks Permission to Rescind His Browns Prediction Vow Sep 24, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss the Guardians' dwindling magic number and the potential postseason rotation including Tanner Bibee and Foster Griffin. They transition into a debate regarding Ken's previous vow to never pick the Browns again after an embarrassing performance. Fans call into the show to weigh in on whether he should be allowed to resume his weekly game predictions.

(00:02:25) Guardians Magic Number

(00:06:45) Playoff Roster Concerns

(00:10:40) Rookie Class Future

(00:19:45) Ken's Browns Vow

(00:26:45) Listener Prediction Feedback

(00:38:50) Taylor Swift Rumors