The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Full Show: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Sep 17, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' rise to the top of the AL Central standings while discussing Jose Ramirez's leadership through injury. They weigh the job security of Deshaun Watson and explore the potential for Shedeur Sanders to take over at quarterback during discussions with Mary Kay Cabot and Harold Reynolds.

(00:02:40) Guardians In First Place

(00:11:20) Jose Ramirez Injury Update

(00:21:20) Watson's Job On Line

(00:34:52) Todd Monken's Media Comments

(00:47:50) Small Market Success Leeway

(00:57:50) Metallica World Tour Announcement

(01:10:12) Sports Update

(01:23:30) Anthony Lima Mark My Words

(01:32:34) Mary Kay Cabot Interview

(01:43:50) Baker Mayfield Reunion Preview

(01:58:58) Harold Reynolds Interview

(02:11:00) MLB Postseason Landscape

(02:16:02) Shedeur Sanders Hype

(02:28:20) Baker Mayfield Press Conference

(02:36:30) NDCL High School Unboxing

Hour 1: Deshaun Watson’s Browns Career Faces a Make-or-Break Sunday Sep 17, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima celebrate the Cleveland Guardians returning to the top of the AL Central after a pivotal win. They then dive into the Cleveland Browns' quarterback crisis, debating if Deshaun Watson’s starting role is in immediate jeopardy. The segment also covers the grit of Jose Ramirez and the polarizing media comments from Todd Monken.

(00:02:42) Guardians Reclaim First Place

(00:05:55) Steven Vogt's Coaching Style

(00:10:50) Jose Ramirez Playing Pain

(00:16:00) Jo Adell's Lineup Impact

(00:21:24) Deshaun Watson's Last Chance

(00:25:35) Mayfield vs Watson Debate

(00:29:20) Shedeur Sanders Hype

(00:36:55) Todd Monken's Dream Job

Hour 2: Stephen Vogt Deserves Credit for First-Place Guardians Sep 17, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' surge to first place and the steady leadership provided by Stephen Vogt. They weigh in on Metallica's concert announcement for Cleveland and the potential setlist frustrations regarding iconic hits. The duo also explores Travis Kelce's recent financial losses and the officiating confusion surrounding the Michigan versus Western Michigan game.

(00:01:20) Stephen Vogt Deserves Credit

(00:05:38) Small Market Organizational Patience

(00:09:17) Guardians Magic vs Standard

(00:13:13) Metallica Coming To Cleveland

(00:20:24) Debate Over Enter Sandman

(00:26:08) Deshaun Watson Jersey Controversy

(00:31:40) Guardians Beat White Sox

(00:35:00) Athletes Getting Swindled

Hour 3: Is this Deshaun Final Start as a Brown? Sep 17, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze Deshaun Watson's struggles and the potential for a quarterback change in Cleveland. Mary Kay Cabot joins to discuss defensive concerns and Baker Mayfield's upcoming return to face his former team. They also reflect on the Guardians' playoff mindset and respond to criticism from Ravens fans regarding a viral clip.

(00:01:50) Michigan Scandal Confusion

(00:05:10) Lima's Guardians Retraction

(00:08:50) Playoff Standards Debate

(00:14:35) Mary Kay Cabot Interview

(00:19:20) Shedeur Sanders Discussion

(00:24:15) Browns Defensive Concerns

(00:32:15) Ravens Fan Reactions

Hour 4: Harold Reynolds: Guardians' Style is Built for October Baseball Sep 17, 2026

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Harold Reynolds joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to break down why the Cleveland Guardians' style of play is built for postseason success. They also discuss the speculation surrounding the Browns' quarterback room and Baker Mayfield's return to Cleveland with a more veteran demeanor.

(00:02:04) Harold Reynolds Joins

(00:06:42) Jose Ramirez Grit

(00:11:46) MLB Playoff Landscape

(00:18:40) Browns Quarterback Speculation

(00:23:00) Guardians Veteran Leadership

(00:28:22) Baker Mayfield Returns

(00:35:30) Browns Fan Reaction

(00:39:07) What's In The Box

Ken and Anthony Field Callers Doubting Their Shedeur Sanders Guarantee Sep 17, 2026

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Callers push back on Ken and Anthony's confidence that Shedeur Sanders will start Week 3, with one questioning whether Deshaun Watson is even truly playing for his job and another arguing Baker Mayfield's revenge game is already over since the Browns beat him with Jacoby Brissett in net. Ken stands firm on his prediction while acknowledging he's rarely been this certain about a Browns storyline. The segment closes with the show's new "What's in the Box" bit, an unboxing of donated high school gear from a listener that turns into a running joke about Ken's sweatshirt size.

Ken and Anthony Guarantee Shedeur Sanders Starts Week 3 Sep 17, 2026

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Ken and Anthony point to the Browns signing Colorado alum Jimmy Horn Jr. as the clearest sign yet that Shedeur Sanders will start against Carolina, while breaking down two shaky fumbles from Deshaun Watson's Week 1 return. They heap praise on Jose Ramirez, calling him one of the most respected players in the league and comparing his value to a football offensive lineman's, and note how Brayan Rocchio has increasingly modeled his game after him. They close by dissecting Baker Mayfield's subdued, veteran-sounding press conference ahead of his return to Cleveland, debating whether a classy, businesslike Mayfield would sting Browns fans more than a boastful one.

Harold Reynolds: Guardians Playing Their Best Ball at the Right Time Sep 17, 2026

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Harold Reynolds tells Ken and Anthony he's officially a believer in this Guardians team, crediting Steven Vogt's steady bullpen management as the best coaching job of his tenure and comparing Cleveland's small-ball, contact-first style to the Rays and Brewers as a legitimate path through October. He explains why Jose Ramirez shouldn't abandon switch-hitting despite his hand injury, pointing to Corbin Carroll's similar recovery as a sign Ramirez's best stretch is still ahead. Reynolds also breaks down why the White Sox's young roster may be fading down the stretch from fatigue and inexperience, and names the Yankees and Dodgers as the American League and National League favorites in what he calls a historically wide-open field.

Todd Monken Picked Deshaun Watson, No Matter What Fans Say Sep 17, 2026

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Ken pushes back hard against Ravens fans piling on him over his Lamar Jackson playoff take, redirecting the conversation to his real fight: standing firm that Todd Monken, not ownership, chose to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders. He and Anthony debate potential ulterior motives, including Jimmy Haslam wanting a high draft pick or trying to protect stadium goodwill, but Ken insists there's no financial logic to Haslam meddling and doubles down that the decision was purely a football call. They close by floating a hypothetical where Watson plays well against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers but still gets no benefit of the doubt from fans, before pivoting to preview Harold Reynolds joining the show to weigh in on the first-place Guardians.

Mary Kay Cabot: Deshaun Watson Needs a Huge Game Just to Get a Fair Shot Sep 17, 2026

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Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken and Anthony to argue Deshaun Watson needs something close to 400 yards and five touchdowns to earn any goodwill back from Browns fans, while acknowledging the rusty offensive line and his surgery recovery made a rough start somewhat predictable. She explains why Todd Monken likely held Shedeur Sanders out of the brutal opening two road games, positioning him to take over with a gelling offense and a home crowd behind him in Week 3. Cabot also breaks down Austin Barber's strong debut at right guard over Tevin Jenkins, the defense's need for veterans like Denzel Ward and Jared Verse to step up without Myles Garrett, and why she doesn't buy Baker Mayfield's downplaying of his return to Cleveland as anything but a revenge game.

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