The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Where's the Money? Coach Prime's Colorado Is Unraveling Sep 23, 2026

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After Colorado got boat raced by Northwestern and Coach Prime kicked a few players off the team, the hosts debate whether his hands-off approach and last year's health issues explain the slide. They argue the bigger problem is losing Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders while the NIL money and booster support dry up, leaving the celebrity swagger with little to stand on. They also contrast it with Curt Cignetti's approach at Indiana and question how long a money-first model can last.

What Age Should Kids Be Allowed to Get Tattoos? Sep 23, 2026

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After noticing how many high school football players are covered in ink, the hosts debate whether 15, 16 or 17 is ever old enough for a tattoo, and one of them admits his senior son is already asking for a sleeve. They swap regrets about dated trends like barbed wire and tramp stamps and wonder if tattoos even hurt job prospects anymore. Callers then chime in with their own household rules and the designs they're thankful they never got.

Is Deshaun Watson's Win Really "The Worst Thing" for the Browns? Sep 23, 2026

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A CBS Sports article calls the Browns' win over the Bucs the worst thing to happen to Cleveland in 2026, claiming it robs the team of a look at its young quarterbacks. The hosts push back, pointing to the young pass catchers, Todd Monken's first head coaching win and a game plan that came together on the road. Then the conversation turns to how the Myles Garrett trade changed the way they talk about Shedeur Sanders and the future at QB.

Matt Dery Calls Out Producer John's Guardians Take Live On Air Sep 23, 2026

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Matt Dery joins Ken and Anthony and immediately jumps into the fight over John's take that an ALCS run should force organizational change, arguing it's unfair to demand that from a team that's made the ALCS two of the last three years. The conversation shifts into the bullpen's blueprint down the stretch (leaning on Hernandez, Cimber, Gaddis and Cade Smith, with hopes for a healthy Colin Holderman), Parker Messick's underrated Cy Young case, and why the additions of veteran bats Jo Adell and Nathaniel Lowe give Derry more confidence in the lineup heading into October. It closes with a lighter moment as Ken asks Derry, a father of two, for his take on when it's appropriate for a kid to get a tattoo.

Is Parker Messick Being Disrespected In The Cy Young Race? Sep 23, 2026

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Ken revisits the fallout from Ravens fans calling him names over his Lamar Jackson take before pivoting to baseball, arguing Parker Messick is being snubbed in both Cy Young and Rookie of the Year odds despite anchoring the Guardians' rotation. The crew debates whether old-school wins-and-losses bias explains the disrespect, with Lima pointing out how rarely rookie starters have won the award.

Around The AFC North: Steelers Fans Ready To Give Up On Aaron Rodgers Sep 23, 2026

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Ken and Anthony run the AFC North gauntlet with Ken Wyman on the Ravens' blown fourth-quarter lead and questionable clock management against the Saints, Geoff Hobson on how the Bengals' defense (fueled by Dexter Lawrence) has carried a still-clunky offense to 2-0, and Chris Muller on a Steelers fanbase souring fast on Aaron Rodgers after a "dog-walked" loss to the Patriots. Muller argues the Steelers should've pursued Joe Flacco instead and calls the Rodgers-McCarthy pairing organizational cowardice if it doesn't pan out, while contrasting Pittsburgh's stagnation with Cincinnati's aggressive Dexter Lawrence trade.

Is Deshaun Watson Really Off The Hot Seat After One Good Game? Sep 23, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dig into new analytics showing Quinshon Judkins ranks near the top in contact behind the line of scrimmage but dead last in yards over expected, then read a detailed text from Coach Lance breaking down the run-blocking issues (double-team movement, backside cutoffs) that sparks a tangent about whether quarterback or offensive line is the tougher position to play. They circle back to Deshaun Watson, agreeing he's bought himself at least another week or more as starter after the Tampa Bay win, referencing Mary Kay Cabot's earlier suggestion the Browns could have moved on had he played poorly.

Brian Baldinger: "There Was A Rhythm" To Deshaun Watson's Big Win Sep 23, 2026

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Brian Baldinger joins Ken and Anthony to break down Deshaun Watson's performance in the win over Tampa Bay, pointing to improved timing and rhythm with young receivers like Denzel Boston and Isaiah Bond as real signs of progress after a rough week one. He credits the game plan for putting Watson in easier throwing spots but says the next step is simply stacking wins, while cautioning that a much better Carolina defense will be a tougher test of whether it's sustainable. Baldinger also touches on the shaky run game as more of an offensive line growing-pain issue than a Quinshon Judkins problem, and weighs in on the Chargers and Commanders as fan bases with real reason to panic.

Do The Browns Have A Quinshon Judkins Problem? Sep 23, 2026

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Ken and Anthony wrestle with Judkins' rough 1.8 yards-per-carry showing against Tampa Bay, debating whether it's an offensive line issue, a lingering effect of missing his rookie training camp, or a real talent problem, while noting he's currently tracking below Trent Richardson's early numbers. They stop short of calling him a bust, pointing out he led the league in being hit behind the line of scrimmage last year, but stress that games will be lost late if he can't reliably pick up short-yardage runs the way Nick Chubb once did.

How Much Better Does Deshaun Watson Need To Be Before Fans Lighten Up? Sep 23, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dig into whether the Browns' turnover problems and shaky offensive line are a Quinshon Judkins issue or a scheme issue, pointing to Watson's garbage-time touchdown throw against Jacksonville as proof he still has arm talent when protected. They credit Watson with showing more anticipation and pocket awareness against Tampa Bay than they've seen from him in four years, while acknowledging operational hiccups like blown route combinations and miscommunications with Judkins still linger. They close by putting the question to callers and Brian Baldinger, set to join at 7:20: how much better does Watson actually need to be before the fanbase lightens up on him?