Baskin & Phelps

The best conversations about the Browns from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and Afternoon Drive during the week of June 23-27. Reacting to the Browns getting the green light to build a new domed stadium in Brook Park with the passage of the state budget. Will you miss the lakefront stadium? Or glad to be rid of it? Also talking the Browns QB situation. Is Kenny Pickett closer to being the starter, or being traded/cut? And, is it fair to compare Shedeur Sanders to Tim Tebow?! All that and more!

Baskin and Phelps full show for Friday, June 27, 2025

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Andy and Jeff talk about baseball's unwritten rules and whether or not Stephen Vogt was in the right to get angry at Jose Ramirez being hit by a pitch.

Ben Broussard joined Baskin and Phelps and talked about what he thinks the Guardians need to do to get back on track and compete for a spot in the post-season. He also talked about how pitching has changed over the years and shared stories of him going head-to-head with big time veteran pitchers in the batter's box.

Andy and Jeff talk about the next steps for the Browns building their domed stadium in Brook Park now that the state budget bill will provide the funding they asked for.

Sam Amico joined Baskin and Phelps and shared his thoughts on the Cavaliers' two draft picks and whether or not he thinks they'll make an immediate impact on the team. He also discussed the Cavaliers' current roster and whether or not the team will bring back any players who are no longer under contract, and what that will do for their status as a second apron team.

Andy and Jeff talk about what the Cavaliers still need to add this off season.

Andy and Jeff talk about the NBA-readiness of Tyrese Proctor and how soon they think he'll make his debut with the Cavaliers.

Duke Blue Devils play by play man David Shumate joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about Tyrese Proctor and what he will bring to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He talked about his strengths both on and off the court, his maturity and mental toughness, and how soon he thinks Proctor will be NBA ready.

Jeff shows up with a list for Andy of all the best players from past NBA drafts

Andy and Jeff continue their break down of the NBA draft and what the Cavaliers still need to improve this off-season.

Jeff and Andy recap Night 2 of the NBA draft and talk about the two picks the Cavaliers made.

Jordan Robinson is back to recap another wild week in women's sports, and is joined by The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare to dig into the outlook heading into Wimbledon, and why it is quietly one of the greatest events at championing equality. Plus the latest on WNBA money moves, adidas shoe deals, and this week's TV Guide!

Baskin and Phelps full show for Thursday, June 26, 2025

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Jeff and Dan talk about their expectations for the Cavaliers in night 2 of the NBA draft.

Anthony Castrovince joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about how the Guardians have performed so far this season and why they have been struggling so much offensively. He talked about where the team could potentially find power in the lineup and whether or not it's time to start calling guys up from AAA Columbus.

Jeff and Dan talk about the Guardians lineup and how soon they think the team should start calling guys up from Columbus.

Jeff and Dan recap their conversation with Slade Cecconi and share their biggest takeaways regarding both the pitching and catching staff.

Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi joined Baskin and Phelps and talked about his position in the rotation and how he's been performing so far this season. He talked about how important Austin Hedges is in the clubhouse, why he was excited when he found out he was being traded to Cleveland, as well as the origin of his name.

Jeff and Dan share their takeaways from their conversation with Daryl Ruiter and why they think the Browns building a domed stadium complex in Brook Park will be a good thing for Northeast Ohio.

Daryl Ruiter joined Baskin and Phelps to explain all of the details of the State's budget bill, what it means for the City of Cleveland, and how soon the Browns will be able to break down on their planned domed stadium and complex in Brook Park. He discussed how the Modell Law has changed and how it affects every professional team in the state, as well as the timeline of events that lead to the Browns being able to build the new complex in Brook Park.

Jeff and Dan talk about the Browns cutting defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo and what they think that means for the future of the team.

Jeff and Dan talk about which prospects in the draft would help the Cavaliers out the most.

Jeff and Dan share their thoughts on night 1 of the NBA draft and what it means for the future of the league.

Baskin and Phelps full show for Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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Jeff and Andy share their takeaways from their conversation with Mike Fratello and discuss the ways the Cavaliers can improve without breaking up the Core 4.

Mike Fratello joined Baskin and Phelps and shared his takeaways from the Thunder winning the NBA Finals in 7 games, and whether or not Oklahoma City is set up to be a dynasty team in the long run. He also explained why he wouldn't make any major changes to the Cavaliers' roster and broke down the ways they can get around the first and second apron financial restrictions. He also talked about how the Cavaliers can get to the next level to make and potentially win an NBA Finals.

Jeff and Andy talk about the pieces of the state's budget bill and what it means for the Browns in their pursuit of moving the team to Brook Park.

Jeff and Andy share their thoughts on Diontae Johnson's push for Kenny Pickett to be the Browns starting quarterback.

Andrew Brandt joined Baskin and Phelps to explain the findings of collusion in the NFL following the Browns giving Deshaun Watson a fully guaranteed contract, and why both the league and the player's union kept the findings under wraps. He explained why players don't get fully guaranteed contracts in the NFL, why owners don't want to expand their rosters, as well as how he thinks the Browns can retain all four quarterbacks on the active roster heading in to the regular season.