The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Are the Browns Closer to Their Week 1 Selves or Their Week 2 Selves? Sep 23, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dig into "Bull" and John Fanta's radio takes on whether the Browns' true identity is closer to their ugly week one loss to Jacksonville or their week two comeback win over Tampa Bay behind Deshaun Watson. Ken argues the operational turnaround under Todd Monken looks too real to just be one good week, while pushing back on the idea that Watson's performance should erase four years of skepticism.

John's Guardians Take From Yesterday Still Has The Show Fired Up Sep 23, 2026

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After the Guardians beat Boston to trim their magic number to two, the crew razzes John over a text from their friend Art calling out his take that making the ALCS is pointless unless it actually changes how the front office does business, with John clarifying he wants an ALCS run to push ownership toward spending. The conversation shifts into a debate over whether Stephen Vogt's 2026 turnaround, built around a young core after early-season injuries to Jose Ramirez and others, is more impressive than last year's historic comeback. The show wraps with a bit about the Columbus Day Parade and a look ahead to Deshaun Watson's press conference and the AFC North roundup with Brian Baldinger.

Browns Week 2 film review: Deshaun Watson bounces back, defense rattles Baker Mayfield Sep 22, 2026

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Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland dive into the tape to break down how Deshaun Watson bounced back and led Cleveland to a 23-19 victory over Tampa Bay. From key touchdown breakdowns to the defensive adjustments that rattled Baker Mayfield, get the ultimate film analysis on the Browns' first win of the season.

PODCAST: Anthony Lima's Massillon Indoctrination & Browns' Draft Targets Sep 22, 2026

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Anthony Lima reflects on the unique environment of Massillon football and the history of the McKinley rivalry following his experience calling a game in Stark County. He and Ken Carman also evaluate college quarterback prospects Jaxson Dart and Darian Mensah as the Browns continue their search for a franchise signal-caller.

(00:02:05) Massillon Football Environment

(00:08:43) McKinley Rivalry History

(00:10:41) OHSAA Playoff Expansion

(00:17:21) Draft Quarterback Prospects

Full Show: September 22, 2026 Sep 22, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Browns' road victory and address the polarizing reaction to Deshaun Watson’s improved performance on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima. They analyze Todd Monken’s leadership style and voice concerns regarding Jerry Jeudy’s lack of engagement. The conversation also shifts to the Guardians' postseason path and the alarming number of quarterback injuries across the NFL.

(00:01:50) Watson's Performance Breakdown

(00:06:40) Baker's Struggles Continue

(00:10:48) NFL QB Injury Crisis

(00:16:43) College Development Issues

(00:25:40) Monken's Coaching Energy

(00:33:53) Breer on Watson Competition

(00:46:26) Irvin's Watson Take

(00:58:11) Shedeur Sanders' Future

(01:11:51) Neutral Zone Kickoff

(01:22:46) Curb Your Enthusiasm

(01:36:01) Guardians' Payroll Problems

(01:50:44) Warner on Jayden Daniels

(02:06:15) Jeudy's Body Language

(02:19:36) Monken's Viral Quote

(02:30:02) Carmen Name Mystery

(02:36:22) Rodgers vs. Flacco

Hour 1: Did Todd Monken Silence the 'One and Done' Talk Sep 22, 2026

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Ken and Anthony Lima analyze the Browns' Week 2 victory over the Buccaneers and the tactical adjustments made by Todd Monken to support Deshaun Watson. They address the negative fan discourse surrounding Watson's success and examine the league-wide quarterback injury crisis affecting stars like Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. Additionally, they scrutinize Albert Breer's reporting on internal team dynamics and coaching narratives.

(00:02:55) Browns Fan Reaction Debate

(00:06:25) Todd Monken's First Victory

(00:11:00) NFL Quarterback Injury Crisis

(00:17:30) Stroud and Young Comparison

(00:21:45) Browns Quarterback Depth Discussion

(00:25:30) Monken's Presser Differences

(00:30:30) Supporting Watson's Offensive Rhythm

(00:37:15) Debating Albert Breer's Narratives

Hour 2: Deshaun Watson Win Sparks Fears of Staying the Course Sep 22, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze Deshaun Watson's improved performance in the Browns' victory and the conflicting reactions from a fan base eager to move on. They also weigh in on Albert Breer's reporting regarding Todd Monken's decision to start Watson over younger options like Shedeur Sanders.

(00:01:50) Browns Victory and Booing

(00:07:10) Watson's Future in Cleveland

(00:13:15) Albert Breer on Quarterbacks

(00:21:47) Shedeur Sanders Opportunity Outlook

(00:25:45) Caller Brett Wants Watson Out

(00:34:20) Analyzing Watson's Game Management

(00:39:10) Quarterback Tracker Update

Hour 3: Ken Carman and Producer John Clash Over Guardians Payroll Logic Sep 22, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the complex feelings of Browns fans following a Deshaun Watson victory. They debate producer John on the merits of the Guardians' postseason runs and the necessity of increasing the team payroll. Finally, the discussion moves to the NFL, focusing on Sean McVay's coaching admissions and recent quarterback injuries.

(00:01:38) Ken Carman Curb Cameo

(00:05:05) Browns Watson Fandom Debate

(00:13:33) Guardians Payroll Success Logic

(00:20:20) Playoff Ticket Jinx Debate

(00:25:00) Paying The Young Core

(00:31:15) Neutral Zone NFL Update

(00:35:35) Sean McVay Coaching Errors

Hour 4: Is Jerry Jeudy "Poison" for the Cleveland Browns? Sep 22, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima question Jerry Jeudy's future with the Cleveland Browns as body language concerns mount after a low-production win. They also weigh Todd Monken's impact on Deshaun Watson's performance compared to the tenure of Kevin Stefanski. Additionally, Ken attempts to verify if a character on Curb Your Enthusiasm was named after him.

(00:01:53) Metallica Ticket Giveaway

(00:06:00) Jerry Jeudy's Body Language

(00:10:50) Todd Monken's Culture Shift

(00:18:20) Evaluating Jerry Jeudy's Value

(00:23:45) Monken's Postgame Comments

(00:33:40) Ken's Curb Controversy

(00:39:05) Rodgers vs Flacco Debate

Ken Carman’s Curb Your Enthusiasm Cameo Mystery Sep 22, 2026

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Ken Carman explores a fan theory that a disgraced character on Curb Your Enthusiasm was named after him by executive producer Jeff Schaffer. After debunking the claim as an AI hallucination, the conversation shifts to a debate regarding Aaron Rodgers and whether Joe Flacco would better serve the Steelers.

(00:01:14) Curb Character Name Theory

(00:05:16) AI Hallucination Verdict

(00:07:17) Rodgers To Steelers Debate

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