The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Would An NFL Team In London Actually Work? Aug 19, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to Roger Goodell floating a permanently London-based NFL franchise, working through why it makes little sense for players who'd be a flight away from family and why American fans likely wouldn't attach to it. They pitch a wild alternative instead, swapping a Premier League club into a big American city, and argue that would actually generate more passion than an NFL team overseas ever could. The two also touch on the Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson quarterback battle, with Lima predicting Sanders ends up playing in more games this season regardless of who wins the job.

Did Harold Fannin Just Confirm Deshaun Watson Is Starting? Aug 19, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima bring in producer John to dig into whether Browns tight end Harold Fannin accidentally tipped the quarterback competition, referencing quarterback control in Todd Monken's offense in a way that could point to Deshaun Watson getting the nod. They break down the edited versus unedited clips to check if anything was misleading, then debate whether Fannin's comments about audible freedom actually signal anything about who wins the job. The two also weigh whether the quarterback battle even matters much longer given how often Shedeur Sanders is still expected to play this season.

Browns' Camp Getting Chippy: Is Monken Losing Control? Aug 19, 2026

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Quinshon Judkins had his Guardian cap ripped off in practice, sparking debate between Ken Carman and Anthony Lima about whether Cleveland's camp has gotten too physical after a string of injuries (Mike Hall, Shedeur Sanders getting popped late). The guys dig into why Todd Monken abruptly cut practice short and argue he's walking a tightrope between getting his shaky roster reps and not losing anyone before Week 1, especially at quarterback and in a thin secondary.

Guardians Stay Alive: Inside the Chase DeLauter Injury Debate Aug 19, 2026

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The Guardians rolled to an 8-1 win to keep their playoff hopes breathing as the team clings to life in the wild card race. Ken and Anthony dig into the rival station beef over whether Chase DeLauter should've played through hamstring tightness, siding with the cautious take given his injury history, before previewing more Guardians talk after the break.

Full Show: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Aug 18, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the Nielsen fandom index results placing Cleveland at number ten and analyze Deshaun Watson's health after reports of arm numbness. They also interview Aditi Kinkhabwala to discuss the quarterback competition and the leadership transition on defense from Miles Garrett to Jared Verse.

(00:03:10) Duck Hunt Debate

(00:07:40) Perspiration In Football

(00:13:10) Training Camp Competitive

(00:18:00) Watson Game Projections

(00:24:20) Nielsen Fandom Rankings

(00:33:50) James Harden Contract

(00:41:40) Cavaliers Roster Future

(00:48:30) Watson Health Concerns

(00:56:50) Penn State Scandal

(01:12:10) About Last Night

(01:17:45) Lakers Ownership Conflict

(01:22:40) Kinkhabwala Joins Show

(01:30:10) Defensive Leadership Shift

(01:43:45) AFC Surprise Teams

(01:51:20) Falcons Preseason Flop

(02:09:40) Earning The Job

(02:19:20) Bazzana Performance Review

(02:33:30) Offensive Strategy Talk

Hour 1: Ken and Lima Debate Browns Fanbase Rank and Deshaun Watson's Future Aug 18, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima examine the Nielsen Fandom Index rankings, where the Cleveland Browns landed at number ten. They analyze whether Deshaun Watson's polarizing tenure has impacted the fanbase's engagement compared to other NFL markets. The discussion also covers Shedeur Sanders' potential role and concerns regarding James Harden's unsigned status with the Cavaliers.

(00:03:00) Duck Hunt Or Duck Hunter

(00:08:19) Shedeur Sanders Practice Reports

(00:12:30) Training Camp Roster Battles

(00:19:15) Deshaun Watson Availability Debate

(00:23:30) Nielsen NFL Fandom Index

(00:28:10) Shedeur Sanders Fan Base

(00:38:21) James Harden Signing Limbo

Hour 2: Watson’s Arm Numbness and the Looming Shedeur Sanders Controversy Aug 18, 2026

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Ken and Anthony examine the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, focusing on reports of Watson's arm numbness during the preseason. They also discuss a major drug bust at Penn State and analyze the record-breaking valuation of the Los Angeles Lakers.

(00:01:23) Harden and Cavs Future

(00:04:47) Watson and Sanders Battle

(00:15:10) Penn State Drug Scandal

(00:21:47) Evaluating the Browns Offense

(00:30:42) MLB and Lakers News

Hour 3: Aditi Kinkhabwala Breaks Down the Watson-Sanders QB Battle Aug 18, 2026

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Aditi Kinkhabwala joins the show to analyze the ongoing competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. The discussion shifts to the defensive identity following a major trade and concludes with a look at Kevin Stefanski's performance with the Falcons in the Neutral Zone.

(00:02:18) Aditi Kinkhabwala Joins

(00:05:12) Watson vs. Sanders Battle

(00:08:30) Todd Monken's Vision

(00:12:32) Garrett vs. Verse Leadership

(00:20:26) Defensive Culture Discussion

(00:24:10) Booger McFarland Reaction

(00:30:40) Neutral Zone Segment

(00:36:10) Evaluating Draft Picks

(00:41:42) Za'Darius Smith Signing

Hour 4: Ken & Lima Debate Watson Earning Browns Job & Bazzana Reset Aug 18, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate whether Deshaun Watson is truly earning his starting role with the Browns or simply benefiting from a lack of competition. They also analyze the Guardians' recent struggles, debating if Travis Bazzana needs a minor league reset and whether Jose Ramirez should be shut down to recover from injury.

(00:01:50) Fan 15 Celebration Promo

(00:06:05) Watson Earning Starting Job

(00:16:05) Potential Travis Bazzana Reset

(00:19:13) Shutting Down Jose Ramirez

(00:24:08) Evaluating Watson Trade Value

(00:33:11) Browns Preseason Offense Style

What Does Dink and Dunk Actually Mean? Aug 18, 2026

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Lima pushes back on the narrative that Deshaun Watson's preseason performance was dink and dunk football, arguing his throws to Jerry Judy and Denzel Boston were legitimate NFL routes rather than empty screen passes, while acknowledging he'd still like to see Watson air it out more once he's further removed from a 660 day layoff. Ken agrees, drawing a distinction between meaningful stat padding versus real drive sustaining throws, and floats that putting deep completions on tape now could force opposing defenses to respect Watson and open up the rest of the offense.

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