The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Hour 3: Zac Jackson: Browns Can Win With "Awful" Deshaun Watson Oct 20, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima welcome Zac Jackson to analyze the Cleveland Browns' victory and whether their winning streak is sustainable with Deshaun Watson. They discuss the team's offensive struggles, potential trade deadline moves, and the importance of results over style points. The conversation also covers the "Neutral Zone" segment featuring updates on the L.A. Rams and coaching changes across the NFL.

(00:02:17) Zac Jackson Browns Analysis

(00:06:00) Evaluating Watson and Offense

(00:09:17) Sustainability of Browns Success

(00:12:42) Watson and Roster Future

(00:16:12) Dillon Gabriel Trade Talk

(00:21:01) Winning Ugly in Cleveland

(00:26:23) Coach of the Year Discussion

(00:31:52) Neutral Zone NFL Recap

(00:36:20) NFL Coaching Hot Seats

Hour 4: Anthony Castrovince Analyzes Guardians Pitching and Vogt's Seattle Rumors Oct 20, 2026

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Anthony Castrovince joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to analyze the Cleveland Guardians' postseason exit and the controversial pitching decisions made during the series. They explore rumors regarding manager Stephen Vogt's potential departure for Seattle and discuss the long-term sustainability of the organization's low-payroll model. The conversation also looks ahead to the World Series and the necessity of an MLB salary cap.

(00:02:33) Castrovince On Guardians Loss

(00:06:00) Pitching Management And Roster Depth

(00:09:06) Future Of Cleveland Roster

(00:12:51) Stephen Vogt Seattle Rumors

(00:16:53) MLB Salary Cap Debate

(00:22:32) Evaluating Vogt's Managerial Impact

(00:27:02) Guardians Front Office Success

(00:34:24) World Series Interest Level

(00:38:30) Roster Firepower And Payroll

Did the Guardians Ever Have Control of the Series Against the Rays? Oct 20, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima say they’re rooting for Milwaukee in the World Series and accept that the better team beat the Guardians, though they disagree on whether Cleveland ever had command of the series when it led 2-1. Lima gets heat over whether he’ll actually watch the World Series or just put the NBA on at the hotel bar. A caller says the Guardians should have paid for a bat like Pete Alonso and backs the owners holding the line in a lockout, and the hosts push back on the price tag.

How Big of a Loss Would Vogt be for the Guardians? Oct 20, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to Anthony Castrovince’s take that Vogt could be on the move, with Ken arguing it would be a significant loss for a franchise that has made October an expectation. They credit Vogt for the seamless transition from Terry Francona while debating how much of the Guardians’ pitching decisions belong to him and how much to the front office. A caller asks why Vogt’s family can’t just move to Cleveland, and the hosts push back on how simple that really is.

Anthony Castrovince Can't Rule Out Vogt to Seattle Oct 20, 2026

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MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima the morning after the Guardians’ season ended and questions the pitching usage in Games 4 and 5, from skipping Gavin Williams to bringing Parker Messick back on short rest. He explains why the loss stings more against a Rays team built just like Cleveland and why the Guardians should raise their payroll floor. He also says he can’t rule out Stephen Vogt leaving for Seattle since the manager’s family lives in Washington, though he stresses he isn’t reporting it.

The Neutral Zone: Rams Struggle, McCarthy Shines & Who Gets Fired First? Oct 20, 2026

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The Neutral Zone crew wonders if the reeling Rams could actually finish with a better pick than the Browns, with Myles Garrett drama, Sean McVay’s future and a possible Matthew Stafford trade all in the mix. They also react to J.J. McCarthy’s big fourth quarter for the Giants and argue over who gets fired first now that Chris Ballard is gone. Things get heated when someone’s Browns fandom is called into question over his Nick Sirianni obsession.

Why the 4-2 Browns Don’t Need to Be Pretty Oct 20, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima say a 4-2 Browns team that is one of the youngest in football has earned the right to win ugly. They shut down early Shedeur Sanders calls, defend Deshaun Watson’s fourth quarter results and float Todd Monken as a Coach of the Year candidate. They admit the Chiefs or Bills would boat race this team, but neither is on the schedule and the running game still has to get fixed.

Zac Jackson: “Why Couldn’t They Keep Winning With This Defense?” Oct 20, 2026

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After another wild Sunday finish, Zac Jackson of The Athletic joins the Wiseheart hotline to make the case that the 4-2 Browns can stay in the wild card hunt thanks to their defense and a schedule full of bad quarterbacks. He also digs into why Deshaun Watson and the offense keep sputtering, why Harold Fannin is being squeezed by a thin tight end room, and what Andrew Berry might chase before the trade deadline. Dillon Gabriel’s future gets a mention too.

About Last Night: Jalen Hurts's Blood Clots & Jay-Z Picking Himself Oct 20, 2026

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Ken and Lima bring in producer John to react to the news that Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots in his lungs, debating whether Nick Sirianni deserves blame for letting him play. They also dig into the Colts firing GM Chris Ballard, whether the Haslams would have fired Andrew Berry under a different owner, and Deshaun Watson's comeback. They wrap up with Jay-Z reportedly picking himself for the Super Bowl halftime show and their favorite halftime performances.

Is Something Wrong With Gavin Williams? Oct 20, 2026

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Ken apologizes to Lima for their argument after the Guardians' ALCS loss, then replays the what-ifs, from the Friday rainout to Jose Ramirez's game two error and the Richie Palacios check swing. He questions why Gavin Williams was pulled after 70 pitches with his velocity down, and wonders if the ace is dealing with something. They also look at Stephen Vogt's bullpen decisions and the former Guardians headed to the World Series.

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