The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Mary Kay Cabot: Deshaun Has the Edge, But It's "Not Over Yet" Aug 20, 2026

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Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to break down the Browns' quarterback race, saying Deshaun Watson's command of Todd Monken's QB-centric offense gives him the edge but that Shedeur Sanders' explosive playmaking has kept the competition genuinely alive. She also warns fans could boo Watson the way they booed Dylan Gabriel last year given Shedeur's cult following, praises a defense that hasn't even been at full strength yet, and weighs in on Ken's "how old is too old" debate by drawing the line at first grade.

When Is Your Kid Too Old for You to Skip Work on Their First Day of School? Aug 20, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether it's weird for a parent to take off work for a kid's first day of school once that kid is in high school, sparked by a rival radio host doing just that for her teenager. A heated caller accuses Ken of "talking out of both sides of his mouth" on the topic, and the guys pivot to whether the Browns' defense needs to finally show something real in today's joint practice against Buffalo after getting a soft look in camp all week.

Daryl Ruiter's Blunt Take: Browns QB Competition Is "Garbage" Aug 20, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down Daryl Ruiter's harsh assessment that neither Deshaun Watson nor Shedeur Sanders looks like an NFL-caliber starter right now, and that Cleveland's skill players will have to carry the quarterbacks instead of the reverse. They also question whether practice stat trackers are missing the real story, wonder if the defense is intentionally getting chippy in camp, and Ken opens up about not wanting to repeat last year's preseason doom spiral.

Would Booing Deshaun Saturday Actually Cost Him the Starting Job? Aug 20, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima wonder whether a hostile crowd reaction at Saturday's preseason game could actually pressure Todd Monken to reconsider naming Deshaun Watson the starter, arguing the front office is too gun-shy from past "overcorrections" to meddle directly. They also dig into the quarterback competition itself, pushing back on a caller's case for Shedeur Sanders by pointing to intangibles like huddle command and clock management that training camp stat trackers can't capture, while conceding both quarterbacks have looked shaky compared to the league's best.

Listeners Weigh in On Booing Deshaun Aug 20, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima keep hashing out the Deshaun Watson booing debate, with callers split on whether preseason crowds full of families and kids will actually turn hostile toward him. The conversation drifts into whether his tone-deaf public image (contrasted with Michael Vick's) is fueling the backlash, how the still-fresh Baker Mayfield trade wound colors everything, and a caller's story about the ugly, drunken behavior that preseason games can bring out in the stands.

Will You Boo Deshaun Watson? Aug 20, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether Deshaun Watson will actually get booed when he takes the field in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo, arguing that a sparse, kid-heavy preseason crowd won't bring the same venom as a real regular-season atmosphere. A caller from Orlando pushes back hard, saying she'd fly in just to boo him and that it's time to hand the reins to Shedeur Sanders, sparking a debate over whether fans are ready to move on for good.

Guardians Get Shut Out for 12th Time Aug 20, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig into the Guardians' 1-0 loss to the Giants, their 12th shutout of the season and worst offense in baseball, and question whether Stephen Vogt's low-key press conferences are fueling fan frustration. They trace the team's offensive freefall back to Chase De La Cruz's comments about young hitters pressing at the plate, wondering if last year's postseason run is the only thing keeping this season's hopes alive. The guys also touch on David Blitzer's incoming ownership, injuries to Joe Adell and Chase De La Cruz, and the kickoff of high school football season in Northeast Ohio.

Hour 1: Did Harold Fannin Jr. Leak the Browns Starting QB? Aug 19, 2026

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Ken and Anthony analyze a clip from Harold Fannin Jr. to see if he accidentally confirmed Deshaun Watson as the Week 1 starter. They also dive into the history of the Browns, power-ranking former coaches and players while debating the intensity of training camp under Todd Monken.

(00:02:30) Sports Banter and Suits

(00:07:10) Ranking Browns History Losers

(00:13:13) Guardians and DeLauter Debate

(00:20:24) Browns Training Camp Physicality

(00:26:11) Watson vs. Sanders Competition

(00:30:15) Fannin Jr. Theory

Full Show: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze whether Harold Fannin Jr. accidentally revealed Deshaun Watson as the confirmed starter during a recent interview. They also dive into the Around the AFC North segment with insights on the Ravens, Bengals, and Steelers. Plus, former NFL coach Herm Edwards joins to share his perspective on managing quarterback competitions and evaluating roster talent.

(00:02:10) Suits At Games

(00:07:05) Browns Loser Rankings

(00:14:24) Chase DeLauter Debate

(00:19:42) Browns Practice Physicality

(00:25:42) Watson Versus Sanders

(00:30:30) Fannin Leaks Starter

(00:38:06) Sanders Future Role

(00:46:48) NFL London Expansion

(00:53:54) I-X Center Saved

(01:00:24) Player Cost Living

(01:11:14) Guardians Giants Recap

(01:21:04) Ravens Training Camp

(01:24:31) Bengals Roster Depth

(01:28:40) Steelers QB School

(01:40:16) Accepting QB Reality

(02:02:02) Interview Herm Edwards

(02:12:40) Coaching Leadership Roles

(02:34:50) Fernando Mendoza Analysis

Hour 2: Watson’s Availability and the NFL's Potential London Move Aug 19, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima examine the concerns surrounding Deshaun Watson's durability and the possibility of his backup seeing significant playing time. They also debate the logistical challenges of the NFL expanding to London and celebrate the rescue of the IX Center by the Haslam family.

(00:02:15) Watson Season Longevity Debate

(00:06:55) NFL London Expansion Logistics

(00:14:12) Haslams Saving IX Center

(00:22:00) London Living Costs Analysis

(00:27:14) NFL Watered Down Product

(00:32:50) Guardians and Baseball Roundup

(00:36:22) Training Camp Practice Fights