Podcast appearances and mentions of ken carman

Against the backdrop of a disappointing 2025 season and a head-coaching change to Todd Monken, Ken Carman is grappling with the Cleveland Browns' future, including debating a massive "four first-round pick" haul for Myles Garrett and reconsidering his stance on drafting quarterback Ty Simpson. Between evaluating the team's failing report card and Monken's early days in "The Land," Ken even finds himself questioning his own patriotism after feeling a flicker of guilt over Team USA's Olympic hockey victory over Canada.

Is Indiana's National Championship season a flash in the pan? Will Ohio State basketball ever return to it's former glory? How much does Ken Carman love his dogs? All that and more answer on this episode of the Emerging Podcast with Ken and Lima.

Ken Carman predicted the Cleveland Cavaliers will be the team to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals and the victory over New York has him riding high. He and Lima breakdown the Cavs victory and discuss what it means looking forward.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from Ken and Anthony from during the past week, including the impact of James Harden on the Cavaliers and the possibility of Tyreek Hill joining the Browns. They also explore innovative ideas like ending the NBA draft to prevent tanking and the possibility of LeBron James returning to the Cavaliers for the final stop of his career.

Ken Carman is CONVINCED that the Cavs are going to the NBA Finals.

Ken and Lima breakdown the Cavs chances at making a deep run in the playoffs and potentially all the way to the NBA Finals. Ken expresses his sincere devastation of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not playing against the Cavaliers in Oklahoma City.

The Browns could lose their entire offensive line to free agency or retirement. Ken Carman and Anthony Lima predict what the 2026 Cleveland Browns O-Line could be and players that could emerge as stars.

Shedeur Sanders had one of the worst seasons of any rookie QB ever from a statistical and analytical point of view. Lima makes his best attempt at changing Ken Carman's mind on the former Colorado signal caller's future in The Land

Daryl Ruiter and Nick Pedone fill in for Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. They recap NBA All-Star activities from over the weekend and discuss whether or not the new format made things more interesting.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from Ken and Anthony during the past week. The guys react to the Super Bowl, and what Sam Darnold's career arc means for teams such as the Browns who are trying to find a franchise QB. Plus, a look at the QB situations around the AFC North; why James Harden is messing up wedding plans for some Cavs fans; and the latest on Anthony's wife calling the police on Lake Erie ice walkers. And more!

Nick Wilson calls in to Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to clarify some of his Cavaliers takes and uses the opportunity to argue on their opposing takes when it comes to the James Harden trade.

Ryan Wilson joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima and shared his insight on the Browns' draft prospects, how he thinks they can fill David Njoku's slot at tight end, and if there is a quarterback in the draft that's worth taking. He also discussed the idea of Malik Willis coming to the Browns and explained why it would work from a roster perspective, but why it won't work from a financial perspective.

Daryl Ruiter joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to share the latest updates on the Browns' search for a new defensive coordinator, who he thinks they could be looking at in the draft, as well as whether or not he think Malik Willis to the Browns is a realistic possibility. He also talked about NBA expansion and how to fix the tanking problem.

Nick and Jake Vulinec react to a caller's defense of Nick from this morning and debate whether or not Nick could have done more in his call-in.

Danny Cunningham joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima and talked about the immediate return the Cavaliers are seeing on the trade for James Harden and the impact he's had on the entire locker room. He discussed how serious the Cavaliers are about making the NBA Finals, whether or not they'll be truly tested before the playoffs, and who will be their biggest competitor in the East to get to the Finals.

Mary Kay Cabot joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima and explains why Deshaun Watson is suddenly in the mix of a quarterbacks competition to be the week 1 starter for the Browns, whether or not she'd start Watson over Shedeur Sanders, and what she thinks the team will do in the off-season to bolster the roster.

Brian Hoyer joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to share his takeaways from the Super Bowl and break down Ken's assertion that any quarterback could have lead the Seahawks to a victory. He also discussed David Njoku's decision to become a free agent, why he likes the hiring of Todd Monken, as well as who he thinks will be the week 1 starter will be.

Daryl Ruiter joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to share his takeaways from the Super Bowl, what it means for the Browns if they're looking for a retread quarterback, and why he thinks Shedeur Sanders deserves a fair shot at the starting position. He also discussed what lead to Jim Schwartz deciding to retire, and who he thinks the team will hire in his place.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from Ken and Anthony during the past week. Topics include this year's boring Super Bowl; the Mavericks taking the mantle of the worst trade in sports history from the Browns; and a conclusion to the debate of whether Myles Garrett is better than JJ Watt. All that and more!

John Fanta joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to share his reaction to the Cavaliers acquiring James Harden in exchange for Darius Garland, why he was in favor of the trade, and what Harden brings to the team. He addressed the concerns of Harden's post-season performances, whether or not he'll fit in with the Cavs' current scheme, and he also touched on the Browns and why he likes the hiring of Todd Monken.

Chris Mannix joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to share what he's heard on the story he broke overnight of the Cavaliers targeting James Harden in a trade for Darius Garland. He talked about whether or not Harden would be an upgrade over Garland, what compensation each side is looking for, and whether or not Harden can get the Cavaliers over the hump and into the finals. He also discussed Donovan Mitchell's future and whether he could want out of Cleveland early, and if he thinks LeBron James will finish his career with the Lakers.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from Ken and Anthony during the past week. Topics include the Browns hiring Todd Monken as their new head coach; the fans' reaction; Jose Ramirez's contract extension; and the possibility of LeBron returning to Cleveland for a farewell tour.

Daryl Ruiter joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to share his perspective on the Browns hiring Todd Monken as the next head coach now that the dust has settled on the news. He talked about Jim Schwartz getting passed over for the job and what that means for the defense, how important Shedeur Sanders was in the process, as well as why he thinks Shedeur deserves a fair shot at the starting position.

Jeremy Fowler joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima and shared his insight on the Browns' hiring process and why he thinks Todd Monken got the job over Nate Scheelhaase. He discussed whether or not Jim Schwartz will stay after he's cooled off, what he thinks Myles Garrett's cryptic social media posts mean, as well as why he thinks the Browns starting QB may not be on the roster at the moment.

Audacy Cleveland's Ken Carman joins the show to break down the Todd Monken hire, and explains just how bad it could get for the Cleveland Browns next season.

Chris Mack and producer Bill Zimmerman debate how Bill Belichick being snubbed from the Hall of Fame could impact the voting process moving forward. Plus, Ken Carman joins the show to share just how bad it could get for the Cleveland Browns next season.

Aditi Kinkhabwala joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to share her thoughts on the latest coaching cycle across the NFL, how she thinks Mike McCarthy will fare as the Steelers' head coach, as well as how impressed she was with Kevin Stefanski's introductory press conference in Atlanta. She also discussed the Browns' interview process and how the report of candidates needing to write essays isn't accurate, why she doesn't believe the Browns will be settling if they hire Jim Schwartz, and who she believes is the likely frontrunner for the job.

Zac Jackson joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to break down the latest news surrounding the Browns' search for a new head coach, whether or not Nate Scheelhaase truly has the pedigree of a head coach, and if Jim Schwartz is the answer for the vacancy. He shared his thoughts on the rumors surrounding how the Browns conduct their searches, why the Bills seem to be interviewing all of the same candidates, and who is the driving force behind the eventual hire.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from Ken and Anthony during the past week. The NFL coaching carousel -- and the Browns' place in it -- continues to dominate the discussion. Kevin Stefanski has accepted the Falcons' head-coaching job after his dismissal by the Browns. The news prompted a fiery tweet from Baker Mayfield. Meanwhile, Stefanski is bringing Tommy Rees -- his offensive coordinator in Cleveland -- to Atlanta. Plus, the guys float a potential QB trade for the Browns. All that and more.

Daryl Ruiter and Nick Pedone fill in for Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. They kick off the show talking about why they're not concerned about Jesse Minter deciding to take a job in Baltimore.

Mary Kay Cabot joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to go over the latest news with the Browns' coaching search, why she thinks Mike McDaniel dropped out of the race, as well as how the team will satisfy the Rooney Rule. She also discussed whether or not the Browns should pursue Brandon Aiyuk, and what she thinks the quarterback room will look like next year.

Danny Cunningham joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to break down the Cavaliers' season so far, whether or not they're a threat in the East, and he breaks down all the reasons why this season has not gone to plan for the Cavaliers. He also discussed whether or not Kenny Atkinson shoulders the blame for the Cavs' struggles, and how significant Darius Garland's injuries have been and how much it affects the team's roster.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima get insight on coaching searches around the NFL when they talk to Bob Haynie from 105.7 in Baltimore, Sal Capaccio from WGR 550 in Buffalo, and Donny Chedrick from 93.7 in Pittsburgh. They also poll each guest on whose side they're on in the Kevin Stefanski vs. Baker Mayfield drama.

Sam Monson joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to talk about potential solutions for the Browns' struggling quarterback room, and whether or not Malik Willis would be worth pursuing in the off-season. He also broke down the current NFL coaching cycle, why Sean McDermott got fired and why he should be a top candidate for any team, as well as how attractive he thinks the Browns' head coaching vacancy is.

Carl and Mike continue their conversation on the Falcons hiring Kevin Stefanski and revisit their talk with Ken Carman who shared some insight on the former Browns' head coach.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Browns during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. A national pundit says the Browns head-coaching job is the worst in the league. Do you agree? Ken Carman lashes out at those who wanted to fire Kevin Stefanski without a firm plan for who would replace him. Is it an indictment of the Browns that John Harbaugh didn't even interview with the Browns? All that and more.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from Ken and Anthony during the past week. The guys debate the long-term viability of the Cleveland Browns' coaching search compared to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and discuss the massive contract the Dodgers gave to Kyle Tucker. The team also touches on the local sports culture in Cleveland, the future of the NFL draft, and the viral reaction of Aaron Rodgers to Mike Tomlin's departure from Pittsburgh.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Browns during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. A national pundit says the Browns head-coaching job is the worst in the league. Do you agree? Ken Carman lashes out at those who wanted to fire Kevin Stefanski without a firm plan for who would replace him. Is it an indictment of the Browns that John Harbaugh didn't even interview with the Browns? All that and more.

Hour 1: Recapping fan night at CSU + What if the Browns started Shedeur earlier in the season full 2437 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:55:54 +0000 bCAaVN1sHzekbGf1nlA8XVOlmyBcf72j sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Hour 1: Recapping fan night at CSU + What if the Browns started Shedeur earlier in the season The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Daryl Ruiter joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to share the latest updates on the Browns' coaching search, his thoughts on Todd Monken getting a second look in Cleveland, and who he thinks is the best fit for the Browns' head coaching vacancy. He also talked about what the Browns need to do in order to get back on track and be legitimate contenders.

Carl and Mike share thoughts on their conversation with Ken Carman in regards to why things went wrong with Kevin Stefanski in Cleveland and why the Falcons would not be making a bad decision if they wanted to hire the former Browns' head coach.

Carl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on their conversation with Ken Carman as he discussed Kevin Stefanski with them and why the former Browns head coach could be the right fit for the Falcons.

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into the latest NFL headlines as they share more thoughts on the Falcons head coach search and whether or not Kevin Stefanski may be who the Falcons eventually look to hire as their next head coach. They also share thoughts on the NFL divisional round and weigh in on Sam Darnold dealing with an oblique issue and why that may be an issue for the Seahawks. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Ken Carman as they discuss why the Falcons could be in a good place with Kevin Stefanski as head coach :40 – Carl and Mike share thoughts on their conversation with Ken Carman in regards to why things went wrong with Kevin Stefanski in Cleveland and why the Falcons would not be making a bad decision if they wanted to hire the former Browns' head coach.

Doug Gottlieb joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima and talked about how he balanced being a radio host and a college basketball coach, why his show is on hiatus, and what he's doing to try to get his Green Bay Pheonix on the map. He also shared his opinions on the Browns, Shedeur Sanders, and the Browns' coaching search, as well as what he think happened in Baltimore when the Ravens decided to fire John Harbaugh.

Andrew Fillipponi joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to share his insight on Mike Tomlin and why Steelers fans want to see him fired. He also talked about why he doesn't think Tomlin would be a hot commodity around the league if he became available, and why he wouldn't want Kevin Stefanski to fill a potential head coaching vacancy in Pittsburgh.

Zac Jackson joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to share the latest news with the Browns' coaching search, and how many people he thinks the team is looking at to fill the vacancy. He broke down why he doesn't think John Harbaugh would want to come to Cleveland, why he thinks Andrew Berry's job is safe, and how close the Browns are to being competitive.

Daryl Ruiter joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima and broke down the latest updates with the Browns' coaching search, why he doesn't think Jim Schwartz is right for the job, and who he thinks the Browns should go all-in on. He also shared his takeaways from an entertaining Wild Card Weekend in the NFL.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from Ken and Anthony during the past week. Talking Browns and their head coaching search; the state of the fans and their relationship with the media; and more!

Podcast: Mike McDaniel fired by Dolphins and where he fits in the Browns head coach search full 1570 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:21:44 +0000 iYbpQaDJ9SwOhvBJxN609pFxZvlpd8Ry nfl,cleveland browns,sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima nfl,cleveland browns,sports Podcast: Mike McDaniel fired by Dolphins and where he fits in the Browns head coach search The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False ht

Mary Kay Cabot joined Ken Carman and Anthony Lima and responded to the comments of a former Browns player that called the Cleveland media miserable. She discussed John Harbaugh's prospects and whether or not the Browns would be at the top of the list for him. She also talked about the Browns' interviews with Jim Schwartz and Tommy Rees, if Shedeur Sanders has earned his place as a starter, and how likely it is that Deshaun Watson will play for the Browns in 2026