The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Around the AFC North: Ravens, Bengals & a Browns Double Standard Sep 02, 2026

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Ken and Anthony make their weekly swing around the division, checking in with Baltimore's Bob Haynie and Cincinnati's Mo Egger on where their teams really stand heading into Week 1. There's a top ten power ranking to unpack, a kicker battle worth watching, and a very different Joe Burrow than the one fans saw in December. Plus, the guys get called out on their own Browns coverage when a division rival makes the exact same roster move. And as usual, Pittsburgh's Andrew Fillipponi leaves them hanging.

About Last Night: Should the Guardians Bench Travis Bazzana? Sep 02, 2026

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Ken and Lima bring in producer John to recap Cleveland's 6-1 win over Toronto behind Gavin Williams' career-high 13 strikeouts and a trio of two-run homers, then dig into whether struggling Travis Bazana should sit in favor of Ángel Genao down the stretch, ultimately landing on giving Bazana more reps despite his brutal recent numbers. They also react to Tony Romo losing his driving privileges after a DUI plea tied to painkiller and alcohol dependency, and needle Stan Kroenke's record $4 billion purchase of the Angels given his mixed ownership track record across the Rams, Nuggets, and Avalanche.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Are Buying a $5 Million Home Back in Clevelan Sep 02, 2026

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Ken and Anthony react to news that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are purchasing a home in Bratenahl, joking about how often the couple will actually use it and reminiscing about Kelce's Cleveland Heights roots. They then pivot to Todd Monken's comments that fan opinion has zero bearing on his quarterback decision, with Ken and Anthony agreeing he's right to ignore the crowd and drawing a direct parallel to the Johnny Manziel-over-Brian Hoyer saga as a cautionary tale of letting fans dictate personnel calls.

Ken Says Trust in Todd Monken Is "Already Eroded" Among Browns Fans Sep 02, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dig deeper into the Todd Monken quarterback controversy, arguing that if he's lying about not watching Deshaun Watson's tape, it's a red flag for the whole hiring process, while noting the Browns' stockpile of first-round picks and cap space could make this a genuinely appealing landing spot for a future rookie quarterback. They play a clip of Monken insisting fan reaction never factors into his decisions, and debate whether that stubbornness will look admirable or tone-deaf if Watson struggles again in Jacksonville, with Ken suggesting Monken's approval rating has already taken a hit for choosing a QB much of the fanbase despises.

Is Todd Monken Already on the Hot Seat After One Preseason? Sep 02, 2026

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Ken and Anthony revisit John Fanta's take that Todd Monken could be on thin ice if the Browns struggle and the quarterback competition looks mishandled, and Ken admits he doesn't want to believe it but sees the warning signs. They compare the situation to Bill Parcells and Dick Vermeil getting away with "colorful" comments as winners versus Freddie Kitchens getting run out after one bad year, and debate whether Monken's roster thinness excuses a rough season or whether his comments about not watching Deshaun Watson's tape are already costing him credibility.

Ken Refuses to Believe Todd Monken Never Watched Deshaun Watson's Tape Sep 02, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dig into Todd Monken's confusing claim that he hadn't really watched tape on a quarterback, trying to pin down whether he meant the preseason Bills game or Deshaun Watson's history with the Browns overall. Ken argues there's no way Monken took the job without evaluating Watson beforehand, and the two circle back to why Watson was even played in the meaningless Bills game if the staff wasn't putting stock in it, tying it to the QB's visible lack of confidence on the field.

Did the Guardians Just Earn Their First "Vogt Win" in Months? Sep 02, 2026

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Ken and Anthony celebrate Cleveland's 7-1 series-opening win over San Francisco, sparked by an Angel Martinez outburst and a pinch-hit Angel Genao home run, and debate whether it counts as a "vote win" for Stephen Vogt. They also note the Guardians hit a positive run differential for the first time since June 7th, then dig into playoff seeding scenarios (Astros vs. White Sox) and whether the fanbase is actually buzzing about an October run, drawing comparisons to a wide-open AFC South-style pennant race.

Full Show: September 1, 2026 Sep 01, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the Browns' roster management strategies and the controversial communication process with players like Tylan Grable and Luke Floriea. They dive into a deep analysis of Deshaun Watson's future and Shedeur Sanders' professional outlook during interviews with Ben Axelrod and Sam Monson. Additional segments focus on the Guardians' prospect call-up logic and the implications of the Cavaliers' new streaming partnership with DAZN.

(00:01:50) Browns Roster Cut Challenges

(00:06:05) Tylan Grable Roster Debate

(00:10:42) Roster Communication Logic Heated

(00:15:48) Luke Floriea Local Impact

(00:22:12) Myles Garrett Leadership Review

(00:31:38) Shedeur Sanders Online Fandom

(00:37:05) National Media Browns Perception

(00:44:28) Luke Floriea Practice Squad

(00:56:30) Ralphy Velazquez Callup Debate

(01:08:30) Baseball Scouting Philosophy Debate

(01:13:58) Maurice Bassett Award Winners

(01:18:40) SEC Roster Eligibility Debate

(01:23:28) Ben Axelrod On Watson

(01:28:52) Tony Romo Broadcasting Future

(01:43:08) Deshaun Watson Fan Reaction

(01:52:22) Sports Update

(02:03:02) Sam Monson Quarterback Analysis

(02:12:00) Shedeur Sanders NFL Outlook

(02:20:52) Cavaliers DAZN Partnership Details

(02:36:08) Sports Media Viewing Costs

Hour 1: Ken and Lima Clash Over How Browns Handle Roster Cut Conversations Sep 01, 2026

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Kenny and Lima engage in a heated debate regarding whether NFL teams should inform fringe players like Luke Floriea when they have made the initial 53-man roster. They also analyze a recent piece on Myles Garrett's leadership and the intense online fandom surrounding Shedeur Sanders.

(00:01:50) Analyzing Browns Fan Emotions

(00:05:45) Roster Cut Communication Debate

(00:12:20) The Initial 53-Man Process

(00:22:35) Myles Garrett Leadership Critique

(00:33:45) Shedeur Sanders Online Fandom

(00:43:45) Guardians Prospect Ralphy Velazquez

Hour 2: Should the Guardians Bring Up Ralphy Velazquez? Sep 01, 2026

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Browns fans are expressing significant frustration after local standout Luke Floriea failed to make the roster. The conversation shifts to the Guardians' decision regarding Ralphy Velazquez's potential promotion amidst concerns about future labor strikes. They also evaluate the impact of rookie wide receivers Kevin Concepcion and Denzel Boston on the upcoming season.

(00:02:53) Luke Floriea Roster Snub

(00:08:10) Local Athlete Pressures

(00:15:09) Halloween Decorating Debate

(00:16:33) Ralphy Velazquez Call-Up

(00:32:48) Browns Rookie Comparisons

(00:38:13) College Football Morality