The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima recount a local event where fans surprisingly refused a signed Deshaun Watson card giveaway. They debate whether Todd Monken is making the right choice at quarterback and analyze the Browns' upcoming schedule against the Buccaneers. They also discuss the Guardians' recent struggles and the management of prospect Ralphy Velazquez. 02:50 - Fan 15 Event Recap 05:05 - Watson Card Giveaway Fiasco 08:00 - Browns Schedule and Watson 12:50 - Colorado Beats Georgia Tech 19:50 - Guardians Roster Management Debate 24:05 - Todd Monken QB Logic 34:45 - Albert Breer Insider Analysis 41:30 - Deshaun Watson Contract Debate

They explore the growing disconnect between Cleveland fans and Deshaun Watson, debating whether Todd Monken should transition to Shedeur Sanders. The conversation also analyzes Ryan Day's coaching pressure at Ohio State and the chaos of NCAA eligibility rulings. 02:11 - Expectations For Todd Monken 05:20 - Browns Fans Reject Watson 09:08 - Caller Defends Starting Watson 15:14 - NCAA Eligibility Issues 19:48 - Ohio State Desperation Talk 23:13 - Ryan Day Coaching Critique 33:13 - Traffic Report 34:53 - Guardians Wild Card Race 38:01 - College Football Opening Weekend 41:07 - LSU Legal Eligibility Ruling

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss the potential fallout of a one-and-done coaching tenure and its effect on a young roster. Daryl Ryder joins to evaluate Deshaun Watson's performance and the quarterback competition with Shedeur Sanders. They also investigate a bizarre story involving a golf putter thief who resembles Baker Mayfield. 02:02 - Coaching Stability Debate 07:17 - Staff Turnover Risks 13:33 - Daryl Ryder Interview 18:10 - Watson vs Sanders 24:14 - Browns Defense Outlook 30:29 - Baker Mayfield Lookalike

Mike Chernoff discusses the Guardians' reliance on young talent like Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana as they push for a postseason run. Carman and Lima break down the financial reality of Deshaun Watson's contract and its comparison to other NFL quarterback situations on 92.3 The Fan. They also preview a graphic of top college quarterbacks to watch while exploring Steven Vogt's impact as a manager. 01:50 - Cleveland Oktoberfest And Golf 04:52 - Browns Season Confidence Check 10:14 - Watson's Prohibitive Cap Hit 15:10 - NFL Dead Cap Comparison 20:28 - College QB Scouting List 27:32 - Interview: GM Mike Chernoff 36:40 - Steven Vogt's Clubhouse Leadership

Guardians GM Mike Chernoff joins Ken and Anthony to break down the offense's turnaround since the trade deadline, praising Chase Naylor's development and explaining why Travis Bazzana is hitting a rookie wall as pitchers adjust to him. He gives a detailed answer on why Ralphy Velazquez still hasn't been called up despite a torrid month in Triple-A, framing it as an opportunity problem rather than a performance one. Chernoff also weighs in on Cade Smith's underrated status following the Emmanuel Clase situation, Jose Ramirez's recovery from injury and his outlook on a potential 2027 work stoppage.

Ken and Anthony revisit the Deshaun Watson cap math with producer Owen before Ken makes his case for why five wins wouldn't be the disaster fans expect given the young talent on the roster. They roll out the show's weekly college quarterback watch list, debating whether CJ Carr is overrated given his schedule and hyping up names like Trinidad Chambliss and Sam Leavitt ahead of a big weekend of games. Ken also needles Darian Mensah's family setup while defending his consistency on the Manning family standard before the show heads into the Mike Chernoff interview.

Ken explains why the quarterback drama hasn't dampened his excitement for the season, using an extended magician analogy to argue Todd Monken's scheme can only mask Deshaun Watson's limitations for so long before defenses catch on. He fields a caller pushing back on the idea that the Browns can't cut Watson given the cap hit, pointing to how the Dolphins and Cardinals moved on from expensive quarterbacks, and lays out his own math on why the Browns pushed the pain down the road instead.

Ken and Anthony dig into a viral putter theft caught on camera at an Ohio golf course, then discover eerily similar thefts in Oklahoma and Nebraska, complete with a guy who looks like Baker Mayfield sword fighting his way out the door. They try to sort out whether it's all the same suspect, especially after a man already arrested in Oklahoma doesn't quite match the video, leaving the mystery unsolved. The guys have fun with the absurdity of the whole thing before setting up an appearance from Guardians GM Mike Chernoff.

Daryl Ruiter joins Ken and Anthony to react to a former GM picking Deshaun Watson for Comeback Player of the Year, pushing back that Watson has barely been available to play and calling the pick premature. He shares what he's actually seen in camp, framing the QB competition as Watson being "more ready to play" rather than definitively better and predicting the job eventually shifts to Shedeur Sanders. Ruiter also weighs in on the Browns defense taking a step back without Myles Garrett and Jim Schwartz, Denzel Ward's puzzling top 100 snub

Ken makes his case against the "one and done" mentality some fans have adopted toward Todd Monken, using comments from Katrina Hickman about the risk of cycling through coaching staffs while trying to develop one of the league's youngest rosters. He and Anthony debate whether a coaching change actually helps or hurts young players like Mason Graham and Carson Schwesinger, pointing to past staff turnover disasters at other positions as a cautionary tale. The two also spar over whether the Bill Belichick to Jerod Mayo situation in New England is a fair comparison for what could happen in Cleveland.

Ken and Anthony break down the Guardians' 6-3 loss, zeroing in on Travis Bazzana getting pinch hit for by David Fry and a costly error in the field before debating whether the team still has enough juice to hold onto the final wild card spot. They also run through a wild college football weekend, including UMass stunning Rutgers and a thrilling Colorado win over Georgia Tech, before diving into the chaos of a Louisiana judge letting former NFL players return to LSU's roster.

Ken and Anthony spend the segment arguing over whether Ryan Day deserves real credit as a coach or whether Ohio State's success comes down to superior talent, using a Pete Fiutak clip about desperation as a jumping-off point. The debate turns into a full comparison between Day and Urban Meyer, with both sides trading examples of bad losses and soft schedules to make their case. They also touch on Akron's quarterback eligibility mess ahead of the Robert Morris game and set up a preview of last night's college football action heading into the Daryl Ruiter segment.

Ken lays out his glass-half-full case for why Todd Monken's roster and quarterback decisions actually make sense given the Browns' cap situation and lack of depth, but admits it puts him in an unpopular spot with fans. A caller named Deshaun then pushes back hard, arguing the real reason Watson is starting has nothing to do with talent and everything to do with giving a desperate veteran one last shot at a payday. The debate boils over into a heated back and forth comparing the decision to Nick Chubb's final season, with Ken pushing the caller to defend a claim about Watson and Shedeur looking like the same quarterback in camp.

Ken and Anthony wrestle with fan disdain for Deshaun Watson boiling over, admitting they were stunned to see a caller actually show up and boo Watson at Fan 15 after promising to do just that. A caller named Paul then floats a theory neither host had considered in two weeks of debate, forcing them to confront an uncomfortable possibility about why Watson might still be ahead of Shedeur Sanders. The guys also needle themselves over how often they thank insider Albert Breer for his Browns intel only to immediately disregard it.

Ken and Anthony preview their upcoming interview with Guardians GM Mike Chernoff by unpacking the team's back-to-back series losses and whether anything Ralphy Velazquez does in the minors would actually earn him a call-up. From there they pivot into the ongoing QB debate, playing a clip of fellow radio hosts arguing that fan support for Shedeur Sanders is really just disdain for Deshaun Watson in disguise. The guys push back on the idea that Todd Monken owes anyone a detailed explanation for the competition and debate whether the fanbase is applying real logic or just years of frustration to the decision.

Ken and Anthony recap the Fan 15 event at Dave & Buster's, where a signed Deshaun Watson card sat unclaimed for so long they had to bundle it with a Shedeur Sanders card just to get someone to take it. They dig into what that says about the fanbase's lingering feelings on Watson heading into a make-or-break stretch that includes Jacksonville and Tampa Bay in the first two weeks. The guys also break down Colorado's ugly win over Georgia Tech and touch on the Bill Belichick/UNC scandal before setting up an appearance from Guardians GM Mike Chernoff.

The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima discusses the Cleveland Guardians' recent performance and the intense MLB playoff race. They also analyze the massive penalty handed to the Los Angeles Clippers, evaluate the controversy surrounding Cleveland Browns assistant general manager Catherine Raîche's recent press conference attire, and debate the team's quarterback situation. 02:20 - Guardians Run Differential 07:13 - Staff Personal Style 12:05 - Clippers Cap Circumvention 17:04 - Deshaun Watson Trade 23:00 - Browns Quarterback Rumors 28:00 - Roster Construction Discussion 35:27 - Assistant GM Wardrobe 47:36 - MLB Financial Discussion 55:31 - Matt Derry Interview 01:06:43 - Baseball Market Disparity 01:12:33 - Professional Sports Ethics 01:19:37 - Tiger Woods Driving 01:28:26 - Mike Florio Analysis 01:35:01 - Mary Kay Cabot 01:42:13 - Offensive Line Depth 02:02:54 - Executive Criticism Backlash 02:14:35 - Colorado Season Preview 02:19:54 - Worst Trade Rankings

Ken and Anthony analyze the Guardians' blowout loss and the impact of run differential on their playoff standings. They debate if the massive NBA penalties handed to the Clippers make the Kawhi Leonard deal worse than the Browns' trade for Deshaun Watson. Additionally, they examine Assistant GM Catherine Raîche's response to trade rumors and Meredith Kane's critique of her press conference fashion choice. 01:50 - Guardians Loss and Run Differential 08:14 - Playoff Rotation and Pitching Decisions 12:01 - Clippers Record Cap Circumvention Penalties 15:00 - Leonard Versus Watson Trade Debate 21:45 - Catherine Raîche Clarifies Trade Comments 28:56 - Quarterbacks as Valuable Trade Currency 35:30 - Predicting a Five Win Season 37:35 - Meredith Critiques Raîche Fashion Choice

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the necessity of an MLB salary cap after an ESPN report highlights anonymous player pushback. Matt Derry joins to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' recent defensive struggles and whether the team should bench rookie Travis Bazzana. They also analyze the NBA's major sanctions against the Los Angeles Clippers. 01:50 - Guardians and Browns Preview 05:15 - MLB Salary Cap Debate 12:01 - Matt Derry on Guardians 17:54 - Travis Bazzana Usage Debate 23:00 - MLB Financial Reform Discussion 32:33 - NBA Clippers Cap Sanctions 37:43 - Tiger Woods Legal Trouble

Anthony Lima and Ken Carman evaluate the decision to start Deshaun Watson, debating whether public opinion should influence coaching staff choices. Mary Kay Cabot provides insight into the locker room atmosphere and addresses the criticism directed toward Catherine Raîche's wardrobe. They wrap up with a sobering look at the team's win total projections and the limitations of the current roster. 02:13 - Earnhardt Anniversary Banter 05:46 - Florio On Fan Influence 12:09 - Mary Kay Cabot Interview 17:14 - Roster Depth And Development 20:52 - Offensive Line Injury Updates 30:22 - Lima Defends Five-Win Outlook 36:09 - Watson vs Sanders Curiosity

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dive into the controversy surrounding Mary Kay Cabot's remarks on Browns Assistant GM Catherine Raîche's attire. They evaluate the fallout of the Kawhi Leonard trade for the Clippers and debate if it's more disastrous than the Deshaun Watson deal. 02:05 - Mary Kay Cabot Controversy 07:21 - Double Standards in Cleveland 13:08 - College Football Season Preview 19:34 - Comparing Historic Bad Trades 24:14 - Baker Mayfield Franchise Status 33:56 - Extreme Heat Training Acclimation 39:59 - Akron Zips Season Opener

Ken and Anthony gripe about the brutal late-summer heat and humidity in Cleveland while ribbing each other over practice logistics for teams that train in Florida heat versus cold-weather playoff games. Ken pulls out a receipt from a conversation with Bernie Kozar about a playoff loss tied to acclimating for the cold, using it to settle an old argument with producer Keith. The guys also hype up the Fan 15th anniversary event at Dave & Buster's, including a possible off-air Q&A where Ken teases he might finally spill some stories he can't tell on air.

Ken and Anthony revisit the "worst trade in sports history" debate now that the Clippers' punishment includes a jaw-dropping haul of forfeited first-round picks tied to Kawhi Leonard, and argue over whether that finally unseats the Browns' Watson deal — with Myles Garrett's departure thrown into the mix as a wrinkle. They also wrestle with whether penalizing draft picks actually punishes the owner or just leaves Clippers fans holding the bag for years. Plus, the guys break down tonight's biggest college football matchups, including Colorado's high-stakes trip to Georgia Tech.

Ken and Anthony react to the backlash Mary Kay Cabot took online after defending Catherine Hickman's wardrobe choice on the show, and dig into whether there's a real double standard at play for women trying to break into NFL front offices versus guys like Freddie Kitchens or Bill Belichick. They trace the sweatshirt discourse back to old Browns fashion controversies, debate whether execs actually get free team gear, and land on a theory for how Hickman should handle her next press conference if she wants to shut the critics up.

Ken and Anthony debate whether starting Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson would've actually changed the outlook for Week One, with Owen making the case that at least a Shador start would've been more exciting even if the win total stayed the same. The guys wrestle with trusting Todd Monken's read on the "little things" that don't show up on tape, and Ken admits he can't build a strong case for Shador beyond pure curiosity. Ken also locks in his season win total and explains why this year is about finding silver linings rather than actually competing.

Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken and Anthony to defend Catherine Hickman after the internet piled on the assistant GM over her wardrobe, calling the criticism flat-out unfair given her résumé and workload. She also weighs in on whether Dillon Gabriel's convenient-timing IR stint was as coincidental as it looked, and sides firmly with Todd Monken's decision not to let fan sentiment sway the Browns' quarterback call. Cabot rounds things out with an inside look at how Monken has handled his first-year pressures, from the Myles Garrett trade to the Deshaun Watson fallout.

Ken and Anthony dig into Mike Florio's surprising take that Todd Monken should've weighed Browns fans' hatred for Deshaun Watson when deciding on a starter, and explain why they think Monken actually did consider it by opening up a real competition instead of just handing Watson the job. The guys break down what that QB competition really signals about the state of the quarterback room, and admit they don't expect much from Watson even with a fresh start. Plus, a Fan 15th anniversary aside turns into some good-natured family ribbing about Ken's lifelong devotion to Dale Earnhardt.

Ken and Anthony bring in producer John to break down the fallout from the NBA's massive sanctions against the Clippers over Kawhi Leonard's cap-circumvention scandal, questioning why Kawhi himself basically walks away unscathed while Steve Ballmer and the front office get hammered. They debate whether fans will actually hold a grudge against Kawhi the way they still do the Patriots, or whether this whole thing just fades into a punchline. The guys also dig into Tiger Woods' suspended driver's license and whether it does any real damage to his legacy, before teasing a "biggest cheaters in sports" power ranking later in the show.

Guardians insider Matt Dery joins Ken and Anthony to react to the ugly loss in Toronto, and pushes back on the idea of benching Travis Bazzana despite his rough second-half slump, making the case for why Angel Henao's hot bat doesn't mean Bazzana should sit. The crew also debates whether the Guardians would be better off as a wild card team than winning the division based on potential playoff matchups, and Dery weighs in on whether Ralphy Velasquez should get a September call-up. Dery then flatly disagrees with Ken and Anthony's earlier take that a lost MLB season would be worth it for a salary cap, setting up a spirited three-way debate on competitive balance.

The guys react to the Guardians' ugly 11-0 shutout loss to the Blue Jays and the Clippers' record-setting punishment from the NBA, then dive into an ESPN anonymous-player survey on a potential MLB salary cap and lockout. Ken and Anthony make the case that they'd gladly sacrifice an entire season if it meant a real cap and floor system, arguing it would finally put a team like the Guardians on level footing with big spenders. A caller pushes back with a pointed question about whether a high salary floor could actually force some owners to sell.

Ken and Anthony bring in producer Meredith for a second opinion on the ripped "Los Angeles Made Me Do It" sweatshirt Browns assistant GM Catherine Hickman wore to her press conference, and whether it was a tone-deaf choice so soon after the Myles Garrett trade. The crew tracks down where the shirt actually came from (hint: it's not as pricey as you'd think) and debates whether an assistant GM should be dressing more like the organization she represents. Along the way, Anthony also stakes his season-win prediction for the Browns and explains why he's not calling the year a total loss no matter the record.

Browns Assistant GM Catherine Hickman got asked point blank if the Browns fielded trade offers for a quarterback, and her non-answer (followed by an awkward self-correction seven questions later) had Ken and Anthony convinced something's up. They break down which Browns QB is actually the realistic trade chip, ruling names in and out based on injury status, contract situation and what a team would realistically be willing to give up. The guys also dig into who'd have the longer NFL career between two of Cleveland's young arms, with a take that might surprise you.

The Guardians dropped a lopsided one to the Blue Jays, and Ken and Anthony break down why Joey Cantillo's outing wasn't the disaster it looked like on paper. They dig into the run differential debate, Cleveland's error-prone infield, and why the wild card race still has Ohio on edge with Toronto lurking. Plus, a detour into the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers penalty saga has the guys arguing whether it tops the Browns' Deshaun Watson trade for worst deal in sports history.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' recent success and debate the management style of Steven Vogt. They discuss the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation involving Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, while also featuring interviews with AFC North insiders. The conversation extends to pop culture with Travis Kelce's real estate news and a look at upcoming college quarterback prospects. 01:50 - Ken Carman Show Intro 07:10 - Steven Vogt Manager Evaluation 14:15 - Guardians October Expectations 23:10 - Todd Monken Watson Comments 30:45 - Cleveland Browns Performance Outlook 37:00 - Future NFL Draft Prospects 52:45 - Travis Kelce Bratenahl Home 01:00:20 - Fan Influence QB Decisions 01:07:45 - About Last Night Recap 01:14:35 - Tony Romo Legal News 01:19:35 - AFC North Team Updates 01:29:45 - NFL Roster Cut Debate 01:39:45 - NFL Power Rankings Analysis 01:50:30 - Sports Streaming Service Costs 01:59:10 - Emery Hunt QB Grades 02:13:30 - Top College Quarterback Prospects 02:29:50 - Football Season Preview Discussion

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Guardians' series-opening victory and debate whether the win should be credited to manager Stephen Vogt. They also analyze controversial comments from Todd Monken regarding his evaluation of Deshaun Watson and discuss the high stakes for the Browns' upcoming season. 02:51 - Guardians Positive Run Differential 06:01 - Debating Steven Vogt Wins 09:36 - Guardians Playoff Scenario Analysis 13:42 - Assessing Cleveland's Postseason Fervor 20:11 - Todd Monken's Watson Tape Comments 29:03 - Deshaun Watson's Confidence Issues 37:02 - Browns One-Year Audition Discussion

Ken and Lima discuss the controversy surrounding Todd Monken's comments on the Browns' quarterback situation and his disregard for fan input. They analyze the news of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift buying a home in Bratenahl while evaluating whether Guardians' rookie Travis Bazzana needs more time on the bench. 01:37 - Monken Film Study Controversy 05:08 - Browns Roster Outlook 09:35 - Kelce And Swift In Bratenahl 18:48 - Monken On Fan Opinions 23:43 - Trusting The Coaching Staff 28:44 - Guardians Victory Recap 33:14 - Romo And Kroenke Updates

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima weigh in on the controversial decision regarding whether coaches should personally call players during final roster cuts. They are joined by Bob Haney and Mo Egger to preview the Ravens and Bengals seasons while dissecting the Browns' low preseason power ranking. They also explore the mounting financial burden on fans as Cleveland teams move toward new streaming models. 02:15 - Ravens AFC North Preview 06:05 - Bengals Season Expectations 13:01 - NFL Roster Cut Debate 24:00 - Browns Power Rankings Analysis 34:32 - Cost of Sports Streaming

CBS Sports Football Analyst Emory Hunt joins the program to argue that Deshaun Watson's contract is the only reason he is starting over Shedeur Sanders. They analyze the operational struggles of the Browns' offense and transition into a detailed breakdown of the top 10 college quarterbacks to watch this season, including Arch Manning and Nico Iamaleava. 02:19 - Emiry Hunt Interview 06:01 - Watson vs Sanders Debate 09:55 - Draft Value Evaluations 14:37 - Top College Quarterbacks 18:13 - Arch Manning Comparison 23:20 - Browns Quarterback Struggles 27:34 - Monken's Starting Decision 35:17 - Top 10 QB Lists 38:32 - QB Family Involvement

Ken tries to duck the "top 10" format entirely and turns it into an unranked pool instead, which does not go over well. The two build out their draft eligible quarterback boards for the season, disagreeing on names like Trinidad Chambliss and Niko Iamaleava while somehow still landing Arch Manning near the top. Then Ken drops an oddly specific reason he's skeptical of one rising quarterback that has nothing to do with his play on the field. It leads to a genuinely interesting tangent about family involvement, social media, and what actually makes a quarterback room "loud."

Fresh off Emory Hunt's take, Ken and Anthony dig into the uncomfortable question hanging over the Browns' QB decision: is Deshaun Watson starting because he earned it, or because of his contract? The two get into why they're reluctant to call Shedeur Sanders a "gamer," why that word carries more baggage than people realize, and what it would actually mean if Todd Monken is deliberately starting the wrong guy. They also can't resist bringing Dillon Gabriel back into the conversation after his own preseason showing. It's a rare moment where Ken and Anthony don't fully agree with each other.

CBS Sports analyst Emory Hunt joins Ken and Anthony and makes clear he hasn't wavered on Shedeur Sanders, even after Deshaun Watson won the starting job. The three dig into what actually separated the two quarterbacks in camp, from pocket operations to who's actually afraid to throw the football. Hunt also pushes back hard on how draft evaluators and fans are treating a fifth round pick versus a former first round talent. Then the conversation turns to next year's quarterback class, where Hunt names his top prospects and doesn't hold back on a certain Texas Longhorn.

Ken and Anthony break down the Cavs' new streaming price hike and turn it into a bigger question about what it actually costs to be a sports fan in 2026. They run the numbers on chasing every NFL game alone before even factoring in the Guardians, the Cavs, and whatever else competes for your wallet. The two go back and forth on whether fans are finally being forced to cut a team loose, and whether that's actually bad news for these franchises long term. Plus, Anthony makes an unexpected case for a sport he's never actually followed.