The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Ken and Anthony are back after the July 4th holiday. The guys react to Team USA getting unceremoniously bounced from the World Cup; a bizarre report involving Sean Payton and Bill Belichick; the national media's apparent bias on the possibility of LeBron returning to Cleveland; and a scorching hot take from Bill Simmons.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the feverish rumors surrounding LeBron James’ potential return to Cleveland. They debate the possibility of adding Draymond Green to the roster, interview Justin Latta about the Guardians' trade deadline strategy, and discuss the controversial firing of Spurs announcer Jacob Tobey. The segment wraps up with a polarizing debate on the social protocols of bringing...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the speculation surrounding LeBron James' return to Cleveland and Bill Simmons' latest podcast comments. They also debate whether trading for Draymond Green is the right move to address the team's need for toughness. 01:20 - Speculating on LeBron's Return 06:32 - National Media Perspectives 12:12 - LeBron and Draymond Rumors 18:02 - Addressing Cavaliers' Toug...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down social media workout videos from Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, questioning if Todd Monken values brand-building "grind" over practice tape. They talk with Justin Lada about Steven Kwan's trade value and a potential Francisco Lindor return. Additionally, they react to a bizarre gambling controversy involving Bryce Harper and FanDuel. 01:50 - Guardians An...

Anthony Lima and Ken Carman evaluate the possibility of Draymond Green joining LeBron James in Cleveland, debating if his edginess could fix the perception that the Cavaliers are soft. They also discuss the firing of San Antonio Spurs announcer Jacob Tobey following social media allegations involving Lindy Waters III’s sister. Additionally, the conversation touches on the Cleveland Guardians' trad...

Anthony Lima and Ken Carman speculate on LeBron James' potential return to Cleveland and the career trajectory of Bronny James under agent Rich Paul. The discussion takes a personal turn as Lima polls listeners on whether it is appropriate to bring his two-year-old son to a neighborhood bar while his wife is away. Callers share their perspectives on the cultural shift regarding children in drinkin...

Ken and Anthony play a supposed Rich Paul update on LeBron's decision that turns out to be nothing new, with Paul admitting he doesn't know what LeBron is doing either, prompting the hosts to swear off covering the story further. A string of prank and joke calls follow, including bits about trading for Bronny James and Draymond Green softening his image via a Kevin Hart roast appearance. The segme...

Ken and Anthony poke fun at a listener who claims he'll stop watching the Cavs entirely if Draymond Green ends up on the roster, questioning why that would be the breaking point after years of fandom. They play Shams Charania's report detailing how suitors like Cleveland, Miami, and Golden State have been sending voice memos through Rich Paul to pitch LeBron, joking the whole thing is being farmed...

Ken and Anthony break down the firing of Spurs play-by-play broadcaster Jacob Tobey, who was let go after his girlfriend of six years exposed an alleged affair with the sister of Spurs guard Lindy Waters III on his Instagram. Both hosts agree the firing was justified, arguing Tobey isn't a big enough name to be worth the distraction and that fraternizing with people connected to the team he covers...

Ken makes the case that if LeBron could turn JR Smith, once reviled by Knicks fans, into a beloved Cleveland fan favorite, he can absolutely keep Draymond Green in line for one season. He argues Cavs fans hated LeBron himself more than they'd ever hate Draymond during his Miami years, yet came around within a few seasons, so a similar redemption arc is plausible. The hosts acknowledge Draymond's h...

Ken and Anthony play audio of ESPN's Bill Barnwell making the case that Jared Verse could finish the season with more sacks than Myles Garrett, citing the Rams' deep defensive line rotation and potential double teams on Garrett as the Browns' clear focal point. The hosts admit it's a hot take but concede the reasoning has merit, then pivot to worrying aloud about unfair comparisons Browns fans mig...

Ken and Anthony bring in producer John to recap the Guardians avoiding a sweep behind Gavin Williams' strong start and a power surge, previewing the tough upcoming Marlins series as a real test before the break. They then dig into the Bryce Harper controversy, where a personalized FanDuel cameo video surfaced in a lawsuit from a bettor who wagered 18.5 million dollars and lost 1.5 million, prompti...

Justin Lada of Locked On Guardians joins Ken and Anthony to argue against trading a hot-hitting Steven Kwan, noting there's no real replacement and the return wouldn't be worth it with Jose Ramirez and Angel Martinez set to return. He explains the offense has grown passive and pressed at the plate, and identifies bullpen help as the deadline priority, pointing to internal options like Yoramon Gome...

Ken and Anthony poke fun at the summer flood of Browns quarterback workout videos, joking that Shedeur Sanders is out-hustling Deshaun Watson with multiple daily sessions and even throws with his eyes closed. They argue the whole "competition" playing out on social media is meaningless since it's not a public vote and Todd Monken won't decide the job based on Instagram clips. The hosts note Shedeu...

Ken and Anthony continue the Draymond Green debate, arguing his defensive IQ and toughness could unlock Evan Mobley in a way Jarrett Allen never has, especially with LeBron there to keep him in line. Caller Kool Ray flatly rejects the idea, insisting Draymond is all talk in the NBA and that Jarrett Allen already provides the toughness the Cavs need. Caller Deshawn disagrees, saying he'd have made...

Ken and Anthony debate whether the Cavs should pursue Draymond Green if it helps land LeBron James, arguing his toughness and edge could fix the "soft" label that's dogged Cleveland for years. They point out Draymond's durability and leadership despite his history of cheap shots and technical fouls, suggesting LeBron could keep him in line. The hosts dig into the money problem, noting Draymond tur...

Ken and Anthony play audio of Bill Simmons declaring on his own podcast that the LeBron sweepstakes are over and Cleveland has won, while also suggesting Golden State got used as leverage. The hosts riff on how national media guys secretly dread covering games in Cleveland, joking that reporters have reduced the city to one steakhouse the same way they did Indianapolis. They pivot to Gary Payton's...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima reflect on their recent interview with Jimmy Hart and the nostalgic impact of the NWO era. They explore the nuances of interviewing comedians like Bill Burr and share stories about the high costs of wrestling hotlines in the 1990s. 01:00 - Reflecting on Jimmy Hart 04:49 - Interviewing Comedians and Bits 08:38 - Wrestling Nostalgia and NWO 12:22 - Childhood Wrestling Hot...

Ken and Lima discuss the ongoing struggles of the Cleveland Guardians bullpen and the impact of Jose Ramirez's absence on the team's offensive output. The conversation shifts to the Cleveland Browns' potential salary cap maneuvers and an extensive analysis of LeBron James' possible return to the Cavaliers, alongside an interview with wrestling legend Jimmy Hart. 03:04 - Guardians Bullpen Struggles...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the recent struggles of the Cleveland Guardians bullpen and the defensive errors plaguing the team. They also discuss the buzz surrounding Shedeur Sanders working out with Jim Tressel and debate the reality of the NFL salary cap. 02:42 - Guardians Bullpen Woes 08:20 - AL Central Division Race 15:15 - Cavs vs Guardians Outlook 18:30 - Bazzana and Ingle Errors...

Ken and Lima explore the rumors surrounding LeBron James potentially returning to the Cavaliers and the legitimacy of the Miami Heat as a suitor. They also address the recent struggles of the Cleveland Guardians and the frustrating trend of pulling pitchers during dominant outings. 01:54 - North Olmsted Solutions 05:26 - Miami Heat Threat 09:54 - LeBron's Legacy Impact 14:05 - Jared Allen Trade 19...

Ken and Anthony analyze the Cleveland Guardians' performance and explain why they believe selling at the trade deadline would be a mistake despite recent struggles. Mary Kay Cabot joins to discuss the Browns' quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They also debate which of them is better suited for a professional front office role. 02:19 - Youth Baseball Practice Banter 06:...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima interview wrestling legend Jimmy Hart about his prolific career managing superstars and composing iconic theme songs like "Sexy Boy." They discuss the transition of the NWO and Hulk Hogan’s heel turn while debating the legacy of Myles Garrett compared to T.J. Watt. The conversation also covers LeBron James' free agency and potential landing spots like Miami or a return...

WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart stops by the show ahead of Wrestling Under the Stars at Forefront Field, sharing stories from his decades managing some of wrestling's biggest names. He talks about his music career alongside wrestling, including writing entrance themes and a surprise new album coming out later this year. Hart also reminisces about working with Hulk Hogan during the NWO heel turn and h...

Miami poses the biggest threat to the Cavaliers landing LeBron James, citing Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, and the nostalgia of two championships and four straight Finals appearances there, while noting Golden State's buzz has quietly faded. He and Anthony also debate whether Myles Garrett's new pass rusher ranking as the league's best changes their view of him now that he is a Ram, agreeing they wil...