The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Ken and Anthony bring in producer John to react to the Guardians losing four straight and dropping a half game behind the White Sox after getting swept by the Yankees, debating whether fans should actually be worried or trust the long-game mentality this franchise has built. The guys also field a wild suggestion that Chase DeLauter should be sent down, which Ken shoots down immediately, while also...

Ken and Anthony dissect Deshaun Watson's first press conference in 20 months, zeroing in on his cryptic "internal conversations" comment that has fans wondering if he's already been promised the starting job. The guys debate whether Shedeur Sanders has ever truly faced real competition in his life, and why Ken still believes starting Watson early could actually be better for Shedeur's long-term de...

Ken and Anthony break down Shedeur Sanders' eyebrow-raising response to the Browns' quarterback competition, with Ken defending Shedeur's "it's just practice" mindset given his relationship with Watson last season. The guys debate whether starting Shedeur week one is actually in his best interest, or if coming off the bench could better set him up for long-term success. Plus, Watson may have dropp...

Freshly retired Browns guard Joel Bitonio joins Ken and Anthony to reflect on his 12-year career, sharing his toughest moments including the devastating playoff loss in Houston and the 0-16 season early in his career. Bitonio opens up about his Hall of Fame case, his plans post-football, and why he didn't want to pull a Brett Favre with his retirement decision. He also weighs in on the Browns' qua...

Ken and Anthony play Daryl Ruiter's brutally honest takes on the Browns' minicamp, with Ruiter questioning whether Deshaun Watson can be the lead dog after inconsistent throws and a lackluster press conference. The guys debate whether Todd Monken should be concerned heading into training camp, with neither quarterback doing enough to seize the starting job. Joel Bitonio joins the show at 6:40 as t...

Ken and Anthony react to waking up and missing the Knicks' historic 29-point comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, with both hosts admitting they went to bed at halftime. Charles Barkley blasted the Spurs for blowing the lead, calling it some of the dumbest basketball he's ever seen. The guys also debate whether the Spurs' collapse takes any heat off Kenny Atkinson and the Cavs,...

Ken and Lima explore the Guardians' recent slump and the 'overrated' narrative surrounding Jazz Chisholm Jr. They analyze the intensifying quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, while also debating the controversial gambling case involving Brendon Sorsby. The segment features in-depth AFC North updates and an interview with Nathan Zegura regarding the Browns' training...

Ken and Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' recent struggles, debating whether the offense or bullpen is to blame for the losses. They also dive into the Browns' quarterback situation, highlighting the growing competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Finally, they address the unfair treatment of Dylan Gabriel by local fans. 02:42 - Guardians Blame Game 06:31 - Jazz Chisholm Contro...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the controversy surrounding Brendan Sorsby and whether his polarizing image could benefit the Cleveland Browns in future drafts. They also discuss Joel Bitonio’s career legacy and potential Hall of Fame status while offering a sharp critique of the New York Yankees and Derek Jeter. 01:55 - Quarterback Fan Treatment 05:30 - Brendan Sorsby Scandal 09:13 - College...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the AFC North landscape with guests Bob Haynie, Mo Egger, and Andrew Fillipponi. They discuss the potential for a legitimate quarterback competition in Cleveland between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. The discussion concludes with a look at Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s performance and whether he has become a new antagonist for Guardians fans. 02:55 - Ravens Training...

Browns Color Commentator Nathan Zegura joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to discuss the intensifying quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They explore how Todd Monken is reshaping the offensive culture and look back at the legacy of Joel Bitonio following his retirement. The conversation also touches on the organizational impact of trading Myles Garrett and the growth of...

Albert Breer makes the case that it actually makes more logistical sense to start Deshaun Watson and transition to Shedeur Sanders mid-season than the other way around, and Ken admits the argument has merit even though it will drive the fan base absolutely crazy. Ken delivers a blunt eulogy for Watson's career, saying whatever made him special is completely gone and the only reason he is still on...

Ken and Lima riff on OTA observations, with the receiver room drawing genuine praise from beat reporter Zegura, who says defenders are already noticing a night-and-day difference in playmaking ability. The bigger news is Albert Breer basically no-selling the narrative that Shedeur has taken a significant leap, with the Browns privately pumping the brakes on any quarterback competition storyline. K...

Browns Color Commentator Nathan Zegura joins the show and confirms the Shedeur Sanders vs. Deshaun Watson quarterback competition is genuinely tight, with Todd Monken praising both quarterbacks as starting caliber while the receiver room looks like the best Cleveland has had since Odell and Jarvis. Zegura also breaks down the Myles Garrett trade fallout, saying Jared Verse has been impossible to m...

Ken and Lima debate whether Jazz Chisholm has earned full Cleveland villain status after he hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and then told reporters postgame that the overrated chants from the crowd actually fueled him. Ken doubles down that Chisholm is absolutely overrated, pointing out his 0.6 WAR would put him fifth on the Guardians roster, yet somehow the guy was on the cover of ML...

Ken and Lima dig into whether the Shedeur vs. Watson competition is genuine or just another round of Cleveland fans talking themselves into false hope, with sources suggesting it may be less about Shedeur surging and more about Watson looking genuinely bad in shorts and t-shirts. Ken makes the pointed observation that if a fifth round rookie is pushing a former 12th overall pick who has every natu...

Ken and Lima go around the division with radio hosts Bob Haynie (105.7 The Fan in Baltimore), Mo Egger (ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati) and Andrew Fillipponi (93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh) and discover that Lamar Jackson looks sharp but Baltimore's offensive line is a mess, while Cincinnati's linebacker corps remains a glaring unaddressed weakness heading into camp. Pittsburgh is in full delusion mode bank...

Ken and Lima pay tribute to Joel Bitonio's retirement, with Ken making the case that the lack of a Super Bowl run is the main thing keeping him out of Canton since guards on championship teams always get more Hall of Fame consideration. The Guardians dropped another tough one to the Yankees 3-2, with Ken going off on the Jazz Chisholm hype and throwing in an all-time Derek Jeter is overrated take...

Ken and Lima take calls on the Brendan Sorsby situation, pushing back hard on the idea that the NFL would ever ban him given that Calvin Ridley gambled and still played. A caller makes a great point that the real test is whether Sorsby can win over his own teammates and coaching staff at Texas Tech, which Ken frames as a full season of Browns-style adversity all compressed into one year. If he pla...

Ken and Lima debate whether Brendan Sorsby will actually take the field at Texas Tech this season, with Ken convinced the money is too good for any school to walk away from regardless of the moral outrage. The bigger picture for Browns fans is that if Sorsby plays a full year and proves himself alongside Arch Manning and Dante Moore, he could realistically fall to Cleveland in the 2027 draft. Bott...

Ken and Lima respond to a listener email defending Dillon Gabriel, acknowledging that the hate directed at him has been wildly disproportionate for a rookie who never got a fair shot. The real problem is that Gabriel became a symbol of everything Browns fans hated about the Stefanski era, making him a punching bag for frustrations that were never really about him. Bottom line: it is a bad fit, a b...

Todd Monken refused to name a starter after minicamp, but the tea is already spilling with Shedeur Sanders taking first-team reps. Ken and Lima break down Albert Breer's measured response to the loaded question of whether Shedeur is genuinely surging, or if the media is just seeing what it wants to see. The real question isn't who starts Week 1 but whether the Browns' 2027 QB is even on the roster...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' recent three-game losing streak and debate who is most responsible for the slide on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima. They discuss managerial decisions, relief pitching, and the team's struggling offense. Additionally, they address the controversy involving Tom Hamilton and Jazz Chisholm while criticizing negative sentiment within t...

To honor one of the greatest guards to ever wear the brown and orange, Hall of Famer Joe Thomas joins the 92.3 The Fan crew to pay tribute to his former teammate. Plus, the guys break down the ultimate post-career question: Has Bitonio done enough to secure a gold jacket in Canton, or does he fall just short of the Hall of Fame?

Anthony Lima reflects on the end of a Cleveland Browns era following Joel Bitonio's retirement and the legacy of the core group featuring Myles Garrett and Baker Mayfield. He also analyzes the security logistics and post-game altercations at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. 01:50 - Joel Bitonio Retirement Discussion 04:09 - Studio Dry Erase Drama 08:26 - Madison Square Garden...