The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Fans Turn on Mary Kay Cabot Over Her Catherine Hickman Sweatshirt Take Sep 03, 2026

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Ken and Anthony react to the backlash Mary Kay Cabot took online after defending Catherine Hickman's wardrobe choice on the show, and dig into whether there's a real double standard at play for women trying to break into NFL front offices versus guys like Freddie Kitchens or Bill Belichick. They trace the sweatshirt discourse back to old Browns fashion controversies, debate whether execs actually get free team gear, and land on a theory for how Hickman should handle her next press conference if she wants to shut the critics up.

Would the Browns be Better Off with Shedeur? Sep 03, 2026

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Ken and Anthony debate whether starting Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson would've actually changed the outlook for Week One, with Owen making the case that at least a Shador start would've been more exciting even if the win total stayed the same. The guys wrestle with trusting Todd Monken's read on the "little things" that don't show up on tape, and Ken admits he can't build a strong case for Shador beyond pure curiosity. Ken also locks in his season win total and explains why this year is about finding silver linings rather than actually competing.

Mary Kay Cabot Defends Catherine Hickman Against the Sweatshirt Backlash Sep 03, 2026

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Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken and Anthony to defend Catherine Hickman after the internet piled on the assistant GM over her wardrobe, calling the criticism flat-out unfair given her résumé and workload. She also weighs in on whether Dillon Gabriel's convenient-timing IR stint was as coincidental as it looked, and sides firmly with Todd Monken's decision not to let fan sentiment sway the Browns' quarterback call. Cabot rounds things out with an inside look at how Monken has handled his first-year pressures, from the Myles Garrett trade to the Deshaun Watson fallout.

Mike Florio Says Fan Reaction SHOULD Factor Into the Browns' QB Decision Sep 03, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dig into Mike Florio's surprising take that Todd Monken should've weighed Browns fans' hatred for Deshaun Watson when deciding on a starter, and explain why they think Monken actually did consider it by opening up a real competition instead of just handing Watson the job. The guys break down what that QB competition really signals about the state of the quarterback room, and admit they don't expect much from Watson even with a fresh start. Plus, a Fan 15th anniversary aside turns into some good-natured family ribbing about Ken's lifelong devotion to Dale Earnhardt.

About Last Night: Should Tiger Be Allowed to Drive a Golf Cart? Sep 03, 2026

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Ken and Anthony bring in producer John to break down the fallout from the NBA's massive sanctions against the Clippers over Kawhi Leonard's cap-circumvention scandal, questioning why Kawhi himself basically walks away unscathed while Steve Ballmer and the front office get hammered. They debate whether fans will actually hold a grudge against Kawhi the way they still do the Patriots, or whether this whole thing just fades into a punchline. The guys also dig into Tiger Woods' suspended driver's license and whether it does any real damage to his legacy, before teasing a "biggest cheaters in sports" power ranking later in the show.

Matt Dery Says No to Sitting Travis Bazzana Down the Stretch Sep 03, 2026

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Guardians insider Matt Dery joins Ken and Anthony to react to the ugly loss in Toronto, and pushes back on the idea of benching Travis Bazzana despite his rough second-half slump, making the case for why Angel Henao's hot bat doesn't mean Bazzana should sit. The crew also debates whether the Guardians would be better off as a wild card team than winning the division based on potential playoff matchups, and Dery weighs in on whether Ralphy Velasquez should get a September call-up. Dery then flatly disagrees with Ken and Anthony's earlier take that a lost MLB season would be worth it for a salary cap, setting up a spirited three-way debate on competitive balance.

Would You Sacrifice a Whole MLB Season for a Salary Cap? Sep 03, 2026

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The guys react to the Guardians' ugly 11-0 shutout loss to the Blue Jays and the Clippers' record-setting punishment from the NBA, then dive into an ESPN anonymous-player survey on a potential MLB salary cap and lockout. Ken and Anthony make the case that they'd gladly sacrifice an entire season if it meant a real cap and floor system, arguing it would finally put a team like the Guardians on level footing with big spenders. A caller pushes back with a pointed question about whether a high salary floor could actually force some owners to sell.

Was Catherine Hickman's "LA" Sweatshirt a Fashion Foul? Sep 03, 2026

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Ken and Anthony bring in producer Meredith for a second opinion on the ripped "Los Angeles Made Me Do It" sweatshirt Browns assistant GM Catherine Hickman wore to her press conference, and whether it was a tone-deaf choice so soon after the Myles Garrett trade. The crew tracks down where the shirt actually came from (hint: it's not as pricey as you'd think) and debates whether an assistant GM should be dressing more like the organization she represents. Along the way, Anthony also stakes his season-win prediction for the Browns and explains why he's not calling the year a total loss no matter the record.

Catherine Hickman's "No Comment" on QB Trade Offers Says It All Sep 03, 2026

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Browns Assistant GM Catherine Hickman got asked point blank if the Browns fielded trade offers for a quarterback, and her non-answer (followed by an awkward self-correction seven questions later) had Ken and Anthony convinced something's up. They break down which Browns QB is actually the realistic trade chip, ruling names in and out based on injury status, contract situation and what a team would realistically be willing to give up. The guys also dig into who'd have the longer NFL career between two of Cleveland's young arms, with a take that might surprise you.

Guardians Get Shut Out, Should We Be Panicking Over the Wild Card? Sep 03, 2026

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The Guardians dropped a lopsided one to the Blue Jays, and Ken and Anthony break down why Joey Cantillo's outing wasn't the disaster it looked like on paper. They dig into the run differential debate, Cleveland's error-prone infield, and why the wild card race still has Ohio on edge with Toronto lurking. Plus, a detour into the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers penalty saga has the guys arguing whether it tops the Browns' Deshaun Watson trade for worst deal in sports history.