The Dean's Dissertation - The Cleveland Sports Review and Beyond

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The Dean talks all things Cleveland Sports and more. Get your dose of Cavs, Browns, and Tribe talk with a touch of sports history right here. The Dean will also keep you up to date with what's happening on the national level and bring you in for one on on


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    Episode 29 - What Tortures The Dean's Soul At The End of October?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 22:02


    The Dean recaps The Indians post season, the recent firing of The Browns and Cavs head coaches, and gives his predictions for the future in this special Halloween episode.

    Episode 28 - Get Ready for October

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 20:34


    The Dean recaps the Indians season thus far while discussing who and what it will take to make a World Series run.

    Episode 27 - The End of the LeBron Era in CLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 21:28


    As the LeBron chapter closes for Cleveland, The Dean reflects on LeBron's 2014 return and four straight trips to the NBA Finals. Now, without LeBron, the rebuild begins, but when will the Cavs be good again? And were you surprised?

    Episode 26 - The Best Father's Day Gift - A Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 15:12


    In Part 2 of the Father's Day edition, the Dean and his daughter, Marielle, discuss their top 3 worst and best sports moments, many in which they've shared together - including the 2016 NBA Championship. This of course happened on Father's Day 2016, making it one of the best Father's Day gifts the Dean has ever received.

    Episode 25 - Special Father's Day Edition (Part 1) With The Dean and His Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2018 22:43


    Happy Father's Day to all you Cleveland Sports Fans! In this episode, The Dean is joined by his daughter, Marielle, as they talk about some of their favorite times together as sports fans... and some of their least as The Cavs end the 2018 season in regretful fashion. Dads are always there for us in the best and worst of times!

    Episode 24 - Can The Cavs Come Back From 0-2?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 13:31


    After a devastating game one loss and poor performances from LeBron's supporting cast, The Dean dissects just exactly what it will take to win 4 out of 5.

    Episode 23 - What it Will Take for the Cavs to Win the NBA Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2018 21:07


    It's NBA Finals time! In the fourth Finals matchup against the Golden State Warriors, The Dean dives into what it will take for the Cavs to pull this off. Short answer? LeBron's teammates showing up. That includes JR Smith. The Dean even makes a bold prediction.

    Episode 22 - Times of Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2018 22:51


    The Dean talks times of uncertainty for the Cleveland Cavaliers who crushed the Boston Celtics in game three after an unimpressive showing in the first two games of the series. But will they have repeat performances to crown them Eastern Conference Champions? The Indians are also in a place of uncertainty with a struggling bullpen. All this and more with The Dean.

    Episode 21 - Cool Draft Picks, Warm Bats, and HOT HOT HOT Cavs!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 22:41


    In this episode of the Dean's Dissertation, Greg covers all the hot topics in Cleveland Sports including his take on the Browns draft picks, the Cleveland Indians current pitching problems, and the Cavs dominance over the Toronto Raptors. #LeBronto!

    Episode 20 - The Browns Worst Draft Picks Countdown - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 23:50


    In this episode Greg continues his top worst draft picks countdown in Cleveland Browns history (since 1970). Picking up at number 9, Greg breaks down the remaining worst draft picks - all the way to number one. You won't be disappointed. But you may be come draft day.

    Episode 19 - The Browns Worst Draft Picks Countdown - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 20:38


    The Dean reviews his original top 12 list for worst draft picks in Browns' history since 1970. Part one of two episodes, Greg goes in depth on the back end of this original list of 12. Part two will continue with the remainder of his updated list (of 16) - leading up to the current and worst draft picks of all time for The Browns.

    Episode 18 - Spring Fever, Opening Day and Cleaning House for Cleveland Sports Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 21:37


    The Dean talks undoing the bad and breaks down the recent makeovers for Cleveland Sports Teams

    Episode 17 - Let's Talk Unfinished Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 20:54


    The Dean talks unfinished business across the board for all Cleveland Sports Teams. Can the Cavs turn things around before the start of the post season? Will the Indians make it back to the World Series this year? And will the Browns finally pick the right guy for the job? Only time will tell. Hey - we all can't be Joe Thomas. But we should try.

    Episode 16 - One Small Step...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 21:03


    The Browns are finally moving in the right direction after the recent trades. Plus a tease to a later episode where The Dean will break down the worst draft picks in Browns' history.

    Episode 15 - Advice for Browns Fans - Post NFL Combine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 18:43


    It really doesn't matter who you like. All that matters is if the Browns like him and if he really is THE GUY... the one we've all been waiting for. Plus, let's talk Ty Lue and the Cavs as we approach the post season.

    Episode 14 - The Past, Present and Future of Ridiculous Baseball Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018


    Greg talks pace of play and rules changes to baseball from past to present, and the proposed ideas that could change the fabric of the sport just to speed things up. And yes, it is possible to pick up the pace without ruining the game.

    Episode 13 - Tribe Talk and a Tribute to the late Tito Francona

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2018 14:46


    As we approach the 70th anniversary of the last time the Cleveland Indians won the World Series, Greg demands nothing less than a team capable of doing it again. After all, it's about time. Plus, Greg pays tribute to Tito Francona and gives us a history lesson on the Tito era of the Cleveland Indians. Finally, lets mix things up a bit with the Winter Olympics.

    Episode 12 - The Cavs' Brand-New Team and a Happy Dean

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 24:38


    After trading nearly half of their team, Greg talks hope for the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers this season

    Episode 11 - The Dean Talks Cavs Expendables... or Everyone Except LeBron

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 21:15


    With a team of specialists, can the Cavs make it to the Finals this year? The future is looking grim.

    Episode 10 - Super Bowl Preview with NFL Network Special Guest: Potential Champs and Legendary Losers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 27:28


    The Dean chats with NFL Network's, Gunnar Ludwig, about their allegiances to the two worst teams in the NFL as we near Super Bowl Sunday

    Episode 09 - Cavs Problems Are Getting Worse and a Look Back at Better Times with The Browns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 22:59


    The Dean delves into AFC Championship games with the Browns, Tribe Fest, and the Cavs' issues that only seem to be getting worse.

    Episode 08 - Greg Demands More From the Cavs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018


    "Don't worry, Greg. It's only January." It's not about just being okay. It's about winning it ALL.

    Episode 07 - Can't get out that stain? The Dean discusses the stains that can't be removed from the Browns' history

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018


    Can't get out that stain? The Dean discusses the stains that can't be removed from Browns' history along with your unique takes and choices for their new quarterback. But will they pick your guy?

    Episode 06 - Greg dissects the Cavs' multiple issues for the new year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2018 19:12


    Greg dissects the Cavs' multiple issues for the new year from IT to playoff positioning

    Episode 05 - Greg reviews the worst season in Browns history

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2017 23:36


    Greg reviews the most humiliating season in Cleveland sports history with the Browns final loss to the Steelers this 2017 season.

    Episode 04 - Greg has a new podcast coming soon to The Land On Demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2017 1:12


    Podcast update! Greg will be taking his podcasting talents to ESPN Cleveland's The Land On Demand. Coming soon!

    Episode 03 - Kyrie's sudden request to be traded

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2017 29:45


    Greg Brinda breaks down Kyrie's sudden request to be traded. No longer wanting to live in Lebron's shadow, will the Cavs make a deal?

    Episode 02 - Let's talk Cavs, Browns, and Indians

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2017 34:54


    In this episode, Greg Brinda sits down with his twin sons, Matt and Nick, to talk about the Cavs possible return to the finals in this upcoming season, leadership from the front office, championship parades, and whether or not the Browns will ever be able to follow in the Cavs and Indians footsteps. This love affair with bad football will always make for a great conversation!

    Episode 01 - All Star Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2017 31:32


    Recorded on the 4th of July, Greg Brinda (aka the Dean of Cleveland Sports Talk Radio) sits down with his daughter to discuss the past and present state of the Cleveland Indians in this inaugural episode.

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