The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Latest Episodes:

Full Show: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' recent success and debate the management style of Steven Vogt. They discuss the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation involving Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, while also featuring interviews with AFC North insiders. The conversation extends to pop culture with Travis Kelce’s real estate news and a look at upcoming college quarterback prospects.

(00:01:50) Ken Carman Show Intro

(00:07:10) Steven Vogt Manager Evaluation

(00:14:15) Guardians October Expectations

(00:23:10) Todd Monken Watson Comments

(00:30:45) Cleveland Browns Performance Outlook

(00:37:00) Future NFL Draft Prospects

(00:52:45) Travis Kelce Bratenahl Home

(01:00:20) Fan Influence QB Decisions

(01:07:45) About Last Night Recap

(01:14:35) Tony Romo Legal News

(01:19:35) AFC North Team Updates

(01:29:45) NFL Roster Cut Debate

(01:39:45) NFL Power Rankings Analysis

(01:50:30) Sports Streaming Service Costs

(01:59:10) Emery Hunt QB Grades

(02:13:30) Top College Quarterback Prospects

(02:29:50) Football Season Preview Discussion

Hour 1: Questioning Todd Monken's Tape Review on Deshaun Watson Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Guardians' series-opening victory and debate whether the win should be credited to manager Stephen Vogt. They also analyze controversial comments from Todd Monken regarding his evaluation of Deshaun Watson and discuss the high stakes for the Browns' upcoming season.

(00:02:51) Guardians Positive Run Differential

(00:06:01) Debating Steven Vogt Wins

(00:09:36) Guardians Playoff Scenario Analysis

(00:13:42) Assessing Cleveland's Postseason Fervor

(00:20:11) Todd Monken's Watson Tape Comments

(00:29:03) Deshaun Watson's Confidence Issues

(00:37:02) Browns One-Year Audition Discussion

Hour 2: Did Todd Monken Watch Deshaun's Browns Tape and Should the Guardians Bench Travis Bazzana? Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

Ken and Lima discuss the controversy surrounding Todd Monken's comments on the Browns' quarterback situation and his disregard for fan input. They analyze the news of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift buying a home in Bratenahl while evaluating whether Guardians' rookie Travis Bazzana needs more time on the bench.

(00:01:37) Monken Film Study Controversy

(00:05:08) Browns Roster Outlook

(00:09:35) Kelce And Swift In Bratenahl

(00:18:48) Monken On Fan Opinions

(00:23:43) Trusting The Coaching Staff

(00:28:44) Guardians Victory Recap

(00:33:14) Romo And Kroenke Updates

Hour 3: Should Coaches Be Telling Players They Made the 53-Man Roster? Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima weigh in on the controversial decision regarding whether coaches should personally call players during final roster cuts. They are joined by Bob Haney and Mo Egger to preview the Ravens and Bengals seasons while dissecting the Browns' low preseason power ranking. They also explore the mounting financial burden on fans as Cleveland teams move toward new streaming models.

(00:02:15) Ravens AFC North Preview

(00:06:05) Bengals Season Expectations

(00:13:01) NFL Roster Cut Debate

(00:24:00) Browns Power Rankings Analysis

(00:34:32) Cost of Sports Streaming

Hour 4: Emory Hunt: Watson 'Terrified' to Throw While Shedeur Sanders Shines Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

CBS Sports Football Analyst Emory Hunt joins the program to argue that Deshaun Watson's contract is the only reason he is starting over Shedeur Sanders. They analyze the operational struggles of the Browns' offense and transition into a detailed breakdown of the top 10 college quarterbacks to watch this season, including Arch Manning and Nico Iamaleava.

(00:02:19) Emiry Hunt Interview

(00:06:01) Watson vs Sanders Debate

(00:09:55) Draft Value Evaluations

(00:14:37) Top College Quarterbacks

(00:18:13) Arch Manning Comparison

(00:23:20) Browns Quarterback Struggles

(00:27:34) Monken's Starting Decision

(00:35:17) Top 10 QB Lists

(00:38:32) QB Family Involvement

Ken & Lima's Week 1 Top 10 Draft Eligible QB Rankings Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

Ken tries to duck the "top 10" format entirely and turns it into an unranked pool instead, which does not go over well. The two build out their draft eligible quarterback boards for the season, disagreeing on names like Trinidad Chambliss and Niko Iamaleava while somehow still landing Arch Manning near the top. Then Ken drops an oddly specific reason he's skeptical of one rising quarterback that has nothing to do with his play on the field. It leads to a genuinely interesting tangent about family involvement, social media, and what actually makes a quarterback room "loud."

Deshaun's Only Starting Because of the Money? Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

Fresh off Emory Hunt's take, Ken and Anthony dig into the uncomfortable question hanging over the Browns' QB decision: is Deshaun Watson starting because he earned it, or because of his contract? The two get into why they're reluctant to call Shedeur Sanders a "gamer," why that word carries more baggage than people realize, and what it would actually mean if Todd Monken is deliberately starting the wrong guy. They also can't resist bringing Dillon Gabriel back into the conversation after his own preseason showing. It's a rare moment where Ken and Anthony don't fully agree with each other.

Emory Hunt Still Believes in Shedeur Over Deshaun Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

CBS Sports analyst Emory Hunt joins Ken and Anthony and makes clear he hasn't wavered on Shedeur Sanders, even after Deshaun Watson won the starting job. The three dig into what actually separated the two quarterbacks in camp, from pocket operations to who's actually afraid to throw the football. Hunt also pushes back hard on how draft evaluators and fans are treating a fifth round pick versus a former first round talent. Then the conversation turns to next year's quarterback class, where Hunt names his top prospects and doesn't hold back on a certain Texas Longhorn.

When Is Enough Enough? The Real Cost of Following Cleveland Sports Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

Ken and Anthony break down the Cavs' new streaming price hike and turn it into a bigger question about what it actually costs to be a sports fan in 2026. They run the numbers on chasing every NFL game alone before even factoring in the Guardians, the Cavs, and whatever else competes for your wallet. The two go back and forth on whether fans are finally being forced to cut a team loose, and whether that's actually bad news for these franchises long term. Plus, Anthony makes an unexpected case for a sport he's never actually followed.

Browns Roster Fallout: Should Coaches Call Players Who Made It? Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

Ken and Anthony revisit one of their most polarizing segments in years, sparked by the Browns not personally calling Taylen Green to tell him he made the 53 man roster. They dig into why teams handle those calls the way they do, using Michael Coates Jr.'s heartbreaking final cut as the emotional counterpoint. From there the guys tackle the Browns landing at 31st in ESPN's power rankings and whether this roster is actually built to lose or quietly built to compete. It turns into a real disagreement about the defense's ceiling without Myles Garrett, and how much faith to put in a retooled offensive line.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected