The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Latest Episodes:

What Really Happened With LeBron? Sep 24, 2026

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Bill Simmons says LeBron James was headed to Cleveland until something changed, so the hosts debate what happened and how much blame the Cavaliers deserve. It gets personal for Guardians fans when they bring up David Blitzer, who joined the pitch to LeBron and is set to take over the team. Will he show the same drive for a Guardians free agent someday?

Under What Circumstances are We Allowed to Boo Deshaun? Sep 24, 2026

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After Deshaun Watson says he never wants to go to war with the fan base, the hosts debate how Browns fans should greet him Sunday. They ask for a little patience when he first takes the field, argue over what booing actually accomplishes and rank the ways fans show their displeasure, from booing to posters to throwing things. Where should the line be drawn if the offense starts slow?

There's a Loophole for Picking the Browns & Taylor Swift's Cleveland Song Sep 24, 2026

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Ken is still begging for permission to pick the Browns, and callers pitch creative fixes like a moneyline bet, buying a round of drinks or a win-total loophole that could give him four picks left. The crew debates whether a preseason win total should bind anyone once the season changes. Then the talk shifts to Taylor Swift's new song "Cleveland" and whether it will be a hit or a dud.

Is Ken Allowed to Pick the Browns Again? Sep 24, 2026

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After swearing off Browns picks following the Jaguars loss, Ken is now humbly begging for permission to pick them again after a win over Tampa Bay. The crew argues that flip-flopping torches his credibility, while Ken pleads that there are two Kens, one cynical and one hopeful. Callers weigh in on whether a fan on the radio should be held to his word.

Best Loss of the Year? Guardians Magic Number Drops to One Sep 24, 2026

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The Guardians got shut down 1-0 by Sonny Gray, yet the magic number still fell to one because the Astros, Rangers and White Sox all lost too. Is this the easiest loss a fan base has ever had to swallow, or should the lack of offense and a rookie-heavy roster worry everyone heading into October? The crew also argues over whether Foster Griffin has made a case to start a playoff game over Tanner Bybee.

Full Show: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Sep 23, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Limq analyze the Cleveland Guardians' postseason push and the Cleveland Browns' offensive adjustments following their second game. They discuss coaching strategies with Brian Baldinger and Matt Dery while evaluating the performance of young talents and upcoming divisional matchups. The conversation also explores broader sports themes including college football discipline and cultural trends among high school athletes.

(00:02:14) Guardians Regain Lead

(00:06:30) Guardians Business Model

(00:11:00) Postseason Magic Numbers

(00:16:00) Pitching Staff Analysis

(00:20:30) Browns Week Comparisons

(00:25:40) Deshaun Watson Skepticism

(00:32:00) Quinshon Judkins Concerns

(00:37:30) Offensive Line Communication

(00:43:00) Running Back Stats

(00:50:40) Brian Baldinger Interview

(01:00:00) Passing Game Rhythm

(01:08:10) Panthers Matchup Preview

(01:18:00) Around AFC North

(01:29:30) Aaron Rodgers Future

(01:40:30) Cy Young Snubs

(01:51:00) Matt Dery Interview

(02:04:00) Watson Article Critique

(02:16:00) High School Tattoos

(02:32:50) Deion Sanders Discipline

Hour 1: Ken and Anthony Debate Browns Progress and Guardians Magic Number Sep 23, 2026

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Ken and Anthony discuss the Cleveland Guardians' magic number moving to two as they approach a division title. They analyze whether the Cleveland Browns' improved performance against Tampa Bay represents a true turning point for Deshaun Watson and Todd Monken's offense. The conversation also touches on Steven Vogt's case for Manager of the Year and the team's upcoming rotation challenges.

(00:02:50) Guardians Magic Number

(00:06:15) ALCS Expectations Debate

(00:12:15) Steven Vogt Analysis

(00:20:55) Browns Reality Check

(00:27:50) Watson Passing Discussion

(00:36:15) Monken Play-calling Progress

Hour 2: Brian Baldinger on Watson's Improved Rhythm in Buccaneers Win Sep 23, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the performance of Quinshon Judkins and the Cleveland Browns' offensive line after a victory over Tampa Bay. Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger joins the conversation to highlight Deshaun Watson’s improved rhythm and the learning curve for rookies Spencer Fano and Austin Barber. They also examine the upcoming matchup against the Carolina Panthers and the impact of recent quarterback injuries.

(00:01:50) Quinshon Judkins Evaluation

(00:09:05) Offensive Line Struggles

(00:13:05) Brian Baldinger Interview

(00:19:11) Deshaun Watson's Rhythm

(00:24:13) Carolina Panthers Preview

(00:27:41) QB Injury Trends

(00:36:02) Coach Lance Feedback

Hour 3: Around the AFC North & Matt Dery on Guardians Sep 23, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima talk with Ken Weinman and Geoff Hobson about the early season struggles for the Ravens and the defensive dominance of the Bengals. Chris Mueller critiques the Steelers' quarterback situation, while Matt Dery joins to evaluate the Guardians' roster and bullpen strategy as the postseason nears.

(00:02:04) Ken Weinman on Ravens

(00:06:39) Geoff Hobson Bengals Preview

(00:10:22) Chris Mueller Steelers Critique

(00:18:49) Ravens Late Game Failures

(00:21:32) Guardians Cy Young Discussion

(00:30:42) Matt Dery Guardians Analysis

(00:37:27) Bullpen Blueprints and Messick

(00:42:51) Parenting and Tattoo Discussion

Hour 4: Is Deshaun Watson's Latest Win Actually Bad for the Browns? Sep 23, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether Deshaun Watson's recent success is detrimental to the Browns' long-term evaluation of the quarterback position. They launch into "Tattoo Gate," exploring the cultural shift of high school athletes getting ink and sharing their own parenting perspectives. The conversation concludes with an analysis of Deion Sanders' leadership at Colorado and how the NIL landscape affects program sustainability.

(00:02:12) Evaluating Watson's Impact

(00:07:15) Browns' Post-Garrett Identity

(00:15:05) Tattoo Gate Discussion

(00:23:18) Caller Tattoo Stories

(00:32:31) Coach Prime's New Rules

(00:37:15) NIL Challenges at Colorado