The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Ken and Lima dig into the emerging podcast scene with a wide-ranging conversation about whether the Knicks' championship should change how Cleveland thinks about its own title ceiling, given that nobody believed New York had a real shot either. Ken challenges the lazy narrative shortcuts in sports media — "no dog in him," "can't win with this guy" — arguing that Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns just blew up most of those talking points in one playoff run. The De'Aaron Fox odds hitting the wire sparks a debate about whether any Cavs move short of LeBron or Giannis will actually excite the fan base, with Ken concluding Cleveland is stuck in that frustrating Kings-Blazers purgatory of being good but not taken seriously. Lima pushes back with the Knicks as Exhibit A that running it back with the right chemistry can surprise everyone, leaving both hosts genuinely uncertain whether the Cavs need a blockbuster or just some good fortune.

Ken and Anthony discuss the fallout of Brendan Sorsby entering the supplemental draft following gambling allegations and a divide between Andrew Berry and Todd Monken. They analyze Sorsby's professional outlook with guest Ryan Wilson and debate his value compared to Arch Manning. The conversation also explores a simulated NBA Finals where the Knicks are champions and the state of the Guardians without Jose Ramirez. 03:15 - Debating Brendan Sorsby's Future 08:35 - Character Concerns Versus Talent 13:35 - Monken and Berry Disagree 18:35 - Supplemental Draft Bidding Strategy 25:05 - Quarterback Room Purgatory 30:05 - Gambling Rules and Suspensions 36:45 - NCAA Legal Battle Precedents 45:15 - Emory Hunt's Season Outlook 51:30 - Shedeur Sanders Draft Debate 58:05 - Ryan Wilson Analyzes Sorsby 01:07:45 - Sorsby Versus Arch Manning 01:13:45 - Knicks Win Simulated Finals 01:21:20 - Cape Verde's Historic Upset 01:31:05 - Guardians Without Jose Ramirez 01:44:30 - Adversity in Collegiate Football 01:57:15 - Future Prospects and Arch 02:07:45 - Evaluating Browns Trade History 02:16:00 - Justin Termini Interview: NBA 02:25:20 - James Harden's Trade Impact 02:33:37 - Ken's Late Night Parental Rant

Ken and Lima break down the conflicting messages coming from the Browns front office regarding quarterback Brendan Sorsby. They compare coach Todd Monken's harsh assessment of Sorsby's character to GM Andrew Berry's more measured stance on second chances. The discussion explores whether the franchise can handle another controversial quarterback situation amidst the supplemental draft. 02:06 - Handling Character Concerns 08:06 - Gambling Contaminating Character 13:36 - Monken Eviscerates Sorsby 18:45 - Browns Draft Philosophy 22:22 - Carman's Champions Pose 27:53 - Setting Up For Failure 35:10 - College Litigation Drama 40:30 - NFL Suspension Rules

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima weigh the risks of the Cleveland Browns potentially pursuing quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite his gambling history. CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson joins to provide a scouting report on Sorsby's elite talent compared to top prospects like Arch Manning. They also debate whether the organization can handle adding more controversy to the quarterback room. 01:50 - Quarterback Room Drama and Sorsby 05:33 - Browns Leadership on Sorsby Character 12:43 - Ryan Wilson Evaluates Sorsby Talent 18:00 - Gambling Risks and NFL Future 26:33 - Shedeur Sanders vs. Deshaun Watson 34:21 - Search for Franchise Quarterback

Host of NBA TodaJustin Termine joins Anthony Lima and Ken Carman to analyze the NBA Finals and the progress of the Cleveland Cavaliers. They debate the value of James Harden and Evan Mobley before discussing the Browns' interest in Brendan Sorsby. Additionally, Carman shares a personal story regarding a midnight security scare at his home. 01:20 - Cavs and NBA Rumors 04:26 - Browns Quarterback Conspiracy Theories 08:52 - Debate Over Risky Draft Prospects 14:52 - Termine Analyzes NBA Finals 20:16 - Wembanyama vs LeBron Comparisons 25:15 - Heated Debate Over James Harden 34:40 - Carman's Midnight Security Scare

Ken opens up about getting woken up at midnight to find every light on, the front door open, and the garage unsecured — setting up a morning of parenting debate about what punishment actually sticks with kids. The guys crowdsource discipline ideas, landing on manual labor as the only thing that leaves a lasting impression, with Lima sharing his own gravel driveway story from childhood. The segment pivots to the supplemental draft odds, revealing the Steelers are fourth overall favorites at 7-to-1 to land Sorsby while the Browns sit at a distant 18-to-1. On the round projections, the books favor a third-round selection at 3-to-1, with undrafted nearly as likely as a second-round pick — a far cry from the top-five talent conversation the show spent the morning debating.

SiriusXM NBA Radio host Justin Termine joins Ken and Lima to break down the Knicks' championship run and what it means for Cleveland's title chances, with Termine concluding the Cavs are stuck in a frustrating middle ground — good enough to compete but not built to win it all. The James Harden debate turns into the segment's centerpiece, with Termine calling the trade a failure given Harden's postseason performance and age-related regression, while Lima pushes back hard with the numbers and wins it on points according to Ken. Termine also raises concerns about Evan Mobley's offensive development stalling in year four, questioning whether the Cavs have the second star needed to take real pressure off Donovan Mitchell. The segment closes with Termine speculating LeBron stays in LA before trading playful jabs with the guys about Cleveland sports talk radio.

Ken and Lima wade through social media reactions to the Sorsby debate, including a conspiracy theory that the Browns are secretly interested in Sorsby and already have a Shedeur Sanders trade lined up as an exit. Ken keeps returning to one central argument — that the Myles Garrett trade was the Browns' loudest possible admission that they don't believe in their quarterback room, and no amount of Shedeur loyalty changes that reality. Lima presses Ken on his broader pattern of rejecting every quarterback option without fully committing to any alternative, and Ken concedes the criticism has merit while insisting his standard is finding the right answer rather than just a different one. The guys also touch on the Cavs offseason, with Ken skeptical the Giannis pursuit is real but unwilling to rule out Koby Altman pulling off another surprise.

Fresh off Ryan Wilson's emphatic endorsement of Sorsby's talent, Ken grudgingly steelmans the pro-Sorsby argument — pointing out that Arch Manning could stay in college, Dante Moore could bust, and the Browns might be left with nothing if they pass on a guy scouts take 10 out of 10 times over the most hyped quarterback in the 2027 class. Ken also plays a clip of Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian leaving the door open on Arch returning to college, which only adds more uncertainty to the premise that the 2027 draft class will deliver a clean solution. Despite walking himself to the edge, Ken still lands on skepticism, arguing the Browns haven't earned the right to be anyone's reclamation project at quarterback. Lima praises Ken for staying open-minded while pushing back on the notion that wanting to get the position right is the same as perpetuating an "anybody but Shedeur" narrative.

Ken and Lima bring in CBS Sports NFL draft analyst Ryan Wilson, who confirms that Sorsby's on-field talent is legitimate — going as far as saying he'd take Sorsby over Arch Manning on film alone. Wilson acknowledges the November collapse pattern is a real concern but stops short of pinning it entirely on Sorsby, noting circumstance and drops played a role. On the suspension question, Wilson says the Calvin Ridley precedent is the closest comparison but the situations differ enough that the NFL's ruling is genuinely unpredictable, with anything from one game to a full year on the table. The interview backfires somewhat on Ken's anti-Sorsby stance, with Lima noting that Wilson's glowing talent evaluation only makes it harder to dismiss the possibility — and Ken teases that one coach's single sentence may be enough to change his mind entirely.

Ken and Lima revisit the Sorsby debate through a new lens — whether Browns fans should be comfortable watching a potential top-five talent land in Pittsburgh if Cleveland passes. Ken holds firm that bad quarterbacks go top five all the time, so the talent hype alone doesn't move him, but concedes that Todd Monken's pointed comments at the golf outing may have actually undermined the Browns' own supplemental draft strategy by telegraphing too much. The guys replay both the Andrew Berry and Monken clips side by side, with Ken noting the stark contrast between Berry's measured grace and Monken's personal attacks on Sorsby's character. Lima pushes the argument that Cleveland's own scouting staff — coming off back-to-back well-regarded drafts — may have a far more positive internal read on Sorsby than anything being said publicly.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima bring in producer John to analyze the New York Knicks' NBA championship win and the trend of parody across the league. They explore James Dolan's "Spartan" advice to players and compare it to historical rules set by Paul Brown. Additionally, they discuss the viral success of Cape Verde's World Cup performance and debate whether hitting for the cycle in baseball is an overrated achievement.

Ken and Lima turn their attention to the Guardians facing what Ken calls a make-or-break two-week stretch, now made significantly harder by Jose Ramirez's injury. Both hosts remain cautiously bullish, pointing to the organization's track record of battling adversity, but acknowledge the loss goes beyond production — Ramirez's leadership and lineup protection are irreplaceable in the short term. The conversation zeroes in on whether young players like DeLauter and Bazzana can counter the adjustments big league pitching has already made to them, with Lima noting De Lauder has never played this many games at any level. Ken draws a parallel to the Browns losing Myles Garrett, framing both situations as Cleveland needing Hall of Fame-caliber players to be replaced by unproven pieces at the worst possible time.

Ken and Lima react to CBS Sports analyst Emory Hunt's bold 10-win prediction for the Browns, which he's making with Shedeur Sanders as the starting quarterback. Ken pushes back hard, arguing that Shadeur hasn't earned the job and that his late-season wins came on the back of a defense led by Myles Garrett — not anything Sanders did at quarterback. The debate spills into whether it's fair to keep calling Shedeur a fifth-round pick, with Ken maintaining that the draft position is relevant context while Lima and Hunt's argument is that critics are being disingenuous by holding his round against him. Ken also takes a shot at the media coverage of the quarterback competition, saying the press conference questions didn't dig deep enough to expose how unsettled the situation really is.

Ken and Lima dig into the unresolved suspension question hanging over Brendan Sorsby, debating how many games the NFL would actually hand down and whether Cleveland would get enough of a sample size to make the investment worthwhile. Ken argues that even a short window of late-season games would be meaningless as evaluation, pointing to how December football can be smoke and mirrors for any quarterback. Lima concedes the point that the supplemental draft risk is wildly different at quarterback than it would be at any other position, given the suspension uncertainty alone. The guys also revisit their earlier debate about whether college teams would boycott Sorsby, with Lima claiming his champion's pose after being proven right that Sorsby never returned to the field.

Ken doubles down on his opposition to the Browns pursuing Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, arguing that an unknown suspension length makes it impossible to properly evaluate him before next year's draft decisions loom. Lima counters that the discount pick cost makes this a low-risk dart throw, especially given the Browns' weak quarterback room, but Ken insists cheap doesn't mean smart. The core of Ken's argument is that if Cleveland invests even a third-round pick in Sorsby, they'll talk themselves out of drafting a franchise quarterback in 2026 — repeating the same cycle of settling that's plagued the franchise for years. Lima scores an early "champion's pose" moment after being right that Sorsby would never return to college football, which Ken reluctantly concedes.

Ken and Lima debate whether the Browns should pursue Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, with Ken firmly opposed due to the gambling concerns and Cleveland's track record with high-risk players. The tension sharpens when contrasting audio clips reveal Andrew Berry giving a measured, open-minded response about Sorsby while head coach Todd Monken flatly dismissed the idea, calling it a "slippery slope." Lima argues the diverging opinions between the GM and coach signal organizational dysfunction that would doom the move before it starts. The guys open the phones and invite listeners to weigh in on whether Cleveland is the right place to take a shot on a quarterback with this kind of baggage.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the impact of Jose Ramirez's hand injury on the Cleveland Guardians and discuss upcoming trade deadline strategies. They also evaluate the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers following the New York Knicks' championship win, debating whether Donovan Mitchell should take a salary discount similar to Jalen Brunson. 02:57 - Jose Ramirez Injury Update 08:41 - Difficult June Schedule 20:15 - Jose Ramirez Injury Jinx 27:59 - Trade Deadline Decisions 34:51 - Cavs Future After Knicks 43:54 - Donovan Mitchell Pay Cut 52:34 - USMNT World Cup Win 57:58 - Authentic American Experiences 01:10:53 - Thierry Henry Soccer Comments 01:19:11 - Deshaun Watson Future Comments 01:27:16 - Myles Garrett OTA News 01:34:51 - Guardians American League Standing 01:44:59 - Evaluating Young Player Performance 01:51:49 - Championship Ring Discussion 02:04:33 - NBA Salary Cap Realities 02:11:36 - Anthony Castrovince Interview 02:26:18 - MLB Salary Cap Floor 02:35:11 - Final Show Thoughts

Ken and Lima react to Jose Ramirez's wrist injury and explore how the Guardians will navigate a difficult June schedule. They joke about Ken potentially jinxing the star with a family photo and later discuss James Harden's arrest. The conversation concludes with an analysis of the NBA landscape following the Knicks' championship victory. 02:50 - Jose Ramirez Injury Analysis 07:58 - Identifying New Team Leaders 12:50 - Gabriel Arias Opportunity 20:16 - Ken Carman Jinx Debate 27:30 - Guardians Trade Deadline Strategy 32:48 - James Harden Arrest News 35:50 - NBA Rings Culture Discussion 38:55 - Cavs Future Post-Knicks Title

They debate whether Donovan Mitchell should take a significant pay cut to improve the Cavaliers' roster flexibility, similar to Jalen Brunson's recent move with the Knicks. The conversation also covers the viral fascination Europeans have with American superstores like Costco and Walmart, alongside the U.S. Men's National Team's success on the soccer pitch. 01:34 - Mitchell Pay Cut Debate 07:33 - Cavs Championship Ceiling 14:11 - USMNT World Cup Success 17:06 - Foreigners Visit American Costco 21:40 - US Abundance vs Europe 27:54 - Texas Travel and Buc-ee's 31:42 - Soccer Growth in America 36:33 - Mike Brown NBA Title

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate Andrew Berry's stance on a Deshaun Watson extension, deeming it highly unlikely given his current performance. They also examine the fallout from José Ramírez's injury and how it affects the Guardians' approach to the trade deadline. Additionally, they discuss the presence of celebrities like Timothée Chalamet in locker rooms and the personal rules regarding touching championship trophies. 01:53 - Watson Contract Extension Talk 06:14 - Miles Garrett Trade Fallout 11:27 - Jose Ramirez Injury Timeline 17:45 - Guardians Trade Deadline Outlook 30:20 - Celebrities In Locker Rooms 34:52 - Championship Trophy Etiquette

Ken and Anthony analyze Donovan Mitchell's standing compared to Jalen Brunson before diving into the Cleveland Cavaliers' salary cap constraints. They are joined by Anthony Castrovince to discuss how Jose Ramirez's injury affects the Guardians' trade deadline strategy. The conversation concludes with a deep dive into MLB's competitive balance and the necessity of a salary cap and floor for small-market teams. 01:38 - Mitchell vs Brunson 06:01 - Cavs Salary Cap Challenges 10:15 - Evaluating Roster Rumors 15:35 - Anthony Castrovince Joins 20:00 - MLB Trade Deadline Outlook 23:42 - MLB CBA Impact 30:39 - Salary Cap Debate 36:06 - Small Market Struggles

Anthony Castrovince suggests the Guardians should aggressively pursue impact trades while they hold a lead in the division. The conversation also covers Brayan Rocchio's role in the batting order and how the team's schedule difficulty shifts throughout June. 01:01 - Rocchio's Lineup Position 02:39 - Trade Deadline Strategy 04:58 - Guardians Schedule Outlook

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima welcome MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' outlook following José Ramírez's hand injury. They explore potential trade deadline strategies, the need for pitching reinforcements, and the impact of a looming CBA negotiation on roster decisions. The conversation also highlights the debate over an MLB salary cap and floor to improve competitive balance.

Ken and Lima get the hard numbers from a cap expert and discover that a Donovan Mitchell discount is actually impossible under the current CBA, shifting the conversation to what Cleveland can realistically do this offseason. Ken pushes back on the idea that missing out on LeBron or Giannis means the season is doomed, but admits the Cavs need more than just running it back. The guys land on a tough truth: the wing problem is real, the cap is brutal, and Colby Altman's optimistic press conference answer doesn't quite add up.

Ken and Lima debate whether celebrities like Timothy Chalamet and Ben Stiller belong in the Knicks' championship locker room, with Ken drawing a hard line about never touching a trophy he didn't earn. The bit spirals into Ken refusing to go near the Lombardi Trophy before a Browns Super Bowl, partly out of superstition after Lima keeps blaming Ken's son for jinxing Jose Ramirez with a pregame photo. The guys keep the joke alive while making clear the jinx bit isn't landing the way Lima hoped.

Ken and Lima take calls and debate whether Jose Ramirez's 5-7 week absence should push the Guardians to pounce at the trade deadline early or trust the kids to hold things down. They make the case that Cleveland has earned the benefit of the doubt through years of resilience, but acknowledge the brutal road trip ahead against Milwaukee, Houston, and Chicago will reveal everything fast. The guys land on Gabe Arias as the player to watch, with the looming question of whether this team overreaches trying to fill Jose's shoes or rises to the moment.

Ken and Lima dig into Andrew Berry's media availability, breaking down his noncommittal answer on a potential Deshaun Watson extension and why Ken finds the whole conversation nearly pointless. Ken makes the case that trading Myles Garrett was the Browns' public admission that this team isn't close to competing, making a Watson revival story next to impossible. The guys land on cautious optimism for Shedeur Sanders while agreeing the only real wildcard is whether Todd Monken can work some magic.

Ken and Lima run through the weekend's biggest moments, from the US men's team stunning the World Cup with a dominant 4-0 opener to Knicks coach Mike Brown finally getting his championship ring. They debate whether a deep World Cup run could actually move the needle for soccer in America, and reflect on how Ty Lue somehow became an afterthought in Cleveland's own title history. The guys also touch on Travis Kelce's rained-out first pitch and the UFC spectacle at the White House.

Ken and Lima react to viral TikToks of Europeans losing their minds over Costco and Walmart during their World Cup trips to North America. Lima can't wrap his head around tourists skipping sightseeing to visit a big box store, while Ken argues that the American superstore experience is just as mythical to Europeans as the Colosseum is to us. The guys eventually spiral into debating what there even is to do in Dallas and why a Buc-ee's stop might be the greatest road trip experience Lima has never had.

Ken and Lima make the uncomfortable ask: should Donovan Mitchell take a Jalen Brunson-style discount to help Cleveland build a championship roster. They break down the brutal math of the second apron and why the Cavs keep hitting a ceiling despite being one of the East's best teams. The guys debate whether chasing LeBron or Giannis is realistic or if Cleveland needs a different path to finally break through.

Ken and Lima react to the Knicks winning their first championship since 1973 and debate what it means for Cleveland's title window. They push back on the overreaction to James Harden's arrest and the calls to void his contract, arguing the Cavs wouldn't have reached the Eastern Conference Finals without him. The guys make the case that New York's run should give Cavs fans hope, but also make them more desperate to add another piece around Donovan Mitchell.

Ken and Lima kick off with Lima blaming Ken's son for jinxing Jose Ramirez after a pregame photo op turned into a 5-7 week injury. The guys go off the rails discussing hiding things from your kids before circling back to the real question: does Jose's injury make the Guardians more or less likely to make a move at the trade deadline?

Ken and Lima react to Jose Ramirez leaving Saturday's game with a hamate bone injury, facing a 5-7 week timeline. They break down just how massive the void is, from lineup protection to leadership, while facing one of baseball's toughest June schedules. The guys ask who steps up to keep Cleveland's season afloat while their franchise cornerstone heals.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of interviews and guest appearances from during the past week. Featuring Mary Kay Cabot, Andrew Berry, Mike Axisa, Chris Easterling, Erik Boland, and Albert Breer.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan continued the conversation about the Browns' quarterback situation during the past week. Is Deshaun Watson the perceived leader in the clubhouse, and is Shedeur Sanders closing ground on him? What is the timeline for new head coach Todd Monken to name the starter? Plus, is GM Andrew Berry finally on an all-time heater, and do the Browns have a face of the franchise?

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan discuss the rival New York Knicks' dominant run to the Finals, where they held a 3-1 lead over the favored San Antonio Spurs after Wednesday night's historic comeback. Does the Knicks' performance against the Spurs make you feel better about the Eastern Conference Finals? How far are the Cavs from the Finals, and does the Knicks' emergence as a force to be reckoned with mean the Cavs will have to be more aggressive this offseason?

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan discuss the Guards in light of the team's recent mini-skid, which dropped them out of first place in the AL Central after Thursday's action. What's going on with the offense, and how concerned were you after being swept by the Yankees? Plus, Steven Kwan's continued struggles, and re-evaluating the Patrick Bailey trade.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from Ken and Anthony during the past week. The guys talk the Knicks' historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals; the AFC North; the idea of dating outside your rooting preferences; Red Panda's lucrative contractual demands; and the arrival of a historic vessel in Northeast Ohio.

Andrew Berry joins Daryl Ruiter and Anthony Lima to discuss the wide-open quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They analyze the impact of trading Miles Garrett, the rise of Jared Verse, and the gambling scandal involving Brendan Sorsby. They also evaluate Todd Monken's new offensive identity and the retirement of Joel Bitonio. 03:16 - Show Intro and Guest Lineup 11:43 - History of Quarterback Decisions 19:45 - Skepticism Over No Vet Days 31:30 - Red Panda Halftime Show Income 44:27 - Analyzing the Miles Garrett Trade 55:50 - Dueling Film Crews for QBs 01:06:31 - Fan Debate on Shedeur Sanders 01:19:02 - Sorsby Gambling Scandal and Ethics 01:32:02 - Anthony in Stow Defends Shedeur 01:37:15 - Rick Riccuiti on Training Camp 01:49:02 - Monken's Offense and Jared Verse 02:04:15 - Andrew Berry on QB Growth 02:11:15 - Deshaun Watson Contract Extension Talk 02:15:02 - Logic Behind Trading Miles Garrett 02:24:42 - Bitonio Retirement and Roster Voids 02:37:02 - Analyzing Sorsby and Finding Grace

Anthony Lima and Daryl Ruiter analyze the ongoing Cleveland quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dylan Gabriel. They discuss Todd Monken's coaching intensity and the potential for a Week 1 starter. Additionally, they reveal the surprisingly modest appearance fees for NBA halftime legend Red Panda. 02:12 - Watson Mechanics And Athleticism 04:44 - Monken Ranking The Quarterbacks 08:09 - Browns Quarterback Competition Update 12:25 - Historical Quarterback Battle Comparisons 17:27 - Kevin Stefanski Closure Debate 21:11 - Veterans Practice Attendance Policy 26:24 - Face Of The Franchise 35:23 - Red Panda Halftime Salary

Daryl Ruiter and Anthony Lima debate whether Shedeur Sanders should begin the season as the starting quarterback or develop behind Deshaun Watson. They analyze Todd Monken's coaching style and the unique pressure of having film crews follow the team's quarterbacks.