The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Ken and Anthony dig into the Browns QB battle at minicamp, where neither Deshaun Watson nor Shedeur Sanders has done enough to separate himself, with both guys throwing interceptions in t-shirts and shorts. The guys agree that if the race truly is neck and neck, the tiebreaker naturally favors Shedeur since the Browns have already signaled through the Myles Garrett trade that they are building tow...

Insider Daryl Ruiter joins the show and shuts down any Baker Mayfield reunion talk immediately, saying the Browns organization had their fill of that experience and won't be going back. Ruiter also sides firmly with Ken on Brendan Sorsby, arguing the NFL treats gambling as the one unforgivable sin and that the Browns have already burned too many draft picks on risky quarterbacks to gamble again. T...

Baker Mayfield's contract talks with Tampa Bay have stalled, and Ken floats the wild idea of a Browns reunion that even he admits isn't very realistic but refuses to call impossible with Jimmy Haslam involved. The guys debate whether a bridge quarterback like Baker makes more sense than chasing Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft or trading up for a 2027 prospect. Anthony points out that Bake...

Lima evaluates Joey Cantillo's recent struggles on the mound and wonders how long the Guardians can stick with him in the rotation. They also discuss the massive TV ratings for the NBA Finals and a $6,000 auction for the seat Taylor Swift occupied at a recent game. 01:00 - Lima No Like: Joey Cantillo 04:20 - Tarik Skubal Returns 05:31 - NBA Ratings Boom 07:07 - Taylor Swift Seat Auction

Ken doubles down hard on his stance against the Browns pursuing Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, arguing Cleveland has been the NFL's canary in the coal mine too many times already and doesn't need to be the guinea pig for a quarterback with a gambling history. The guys also pivot to the NBA Finals, where former Cavs coach Mike Brown has the New York Knicks one win away from a championshi...

Brendan Sorsby's injunction was denied, meaning his only path to professional football may now run through the supplemental draft, and Ken is begging the Browns to stay far away. The gambling scandal that got Sorsby banned from college football has Ken convinced Cleveland is the last place equipped to handle that kind of situation, especially with a rebuild already in progress. Anthony pushes back...

The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, is making its way through Northeast Ohio today as part of a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Anthony Lima lives right by the tracks and has the whole neighborhood buzzing, with locals throwing watch parties and taking the day off work just to catch a glimpse. Ken and Anthony say if you live...

Wyatt Teller openly admitted to the Houston media that he got comfortable in Cleveland and wasn't in the best shape of his career last season. Ken and Anthony use the comments to revisit the controversial offensive line rotation under Kevin Stefanski, which they argue was a terrible decision that put the Browns quarterbacks in danger. The guys believe Teller's honesty finally gives some clarity on...

With Myles Garrett gone, Ken and Anthony break down whether the Browns should look to move Denzel Ward before the trade deadline. The guys debate the emotional loyalty fans still feel toward Denzel versus the cold reality of a rebuild that may only net a second or third round pick in return. Bottom line: no rush to deal him now, but if a contender comes calling with real value at the deadline, tha...

Featuring Daniel Oyefusi, Mary Kay Cabot, Levi Weaver, Wayne Randazzo, Sam Monson, and Zac Jackson.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Guardians from during the past week. The guys discuss the infusion of young players who are leading this year's resurgence, as well as the team's newly potent offense. Plus, more on Steven Kwan's season-slump, and looking ahead to what the team might do at the trade deadline. All that and more!

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan continue their postmortem of the 2025-26 Cavaliers, and look ahead to an intriguing offseason in which major roster decisions will have to be made. One important talking point is whether Donovan Mitchell is worthy of the type of mega-extension he will command. Can Mitchell and Evan Mobley succeed alongside each other? And if Giannis Antetokounmpo is available via trade, w...

Following Monday's bombshell trade of Myles Garrett to the Rams, the hosts of 92.3 The Fan continued to pour over the deal from every angle. While mourning Garrett's departure, the focus shifts to who exactly the Browns are getting in his replacement, two-time Pro Bowler Jared Verse. Is it a matter of sacrificing production to gain a younger player who has a reputation as a leader? Plus, the insid...

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations from Ken and Anthony during the past week. The trade of Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams was a hot topic, while Ken also shared a bizarre incident involving a famous vehicle on the road, and Anthony solicited feedback about his wife's 40th birthday.

Ken and Lima explore the surprising details of the Myles Garrett trade, highlighting his weekly meetings with Andrew Berry and the amicable nature of his departure to the Rams. The discussion shifts to the Cavaliers' offseason dilemmas, debating whether to build around Donovan Mitchell or move Evan Mobley for a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Additionally, they analyze the Browns' brewing qu...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the fallout from the Browns trading Myles Garrett, debating whether Jared Verse provides the leadership the former star lacked. They examine social media reactions to Garrett's apparent happiness with the Rams and discuss whether fans would reverse the trade if given the chance. The conversation then shifts to the Cavaliers, questioning if Evan Mobley should be...

Ken and Anthony evaluate the high stakes of Donovan Mitchell's potential $277 million extension while debating Evan Mobley's long-term fit with the Cavaliers. They also discuss the MLB salary cap's impact on the Guardians' future and share a laugh over a series of radio pranks and 'credential harvesting' stories. 02:15 - Cavaliers Roster Strategy 04:25 - Mitchell Extension Concerns 16:25 - Good Lo...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze Albert Breer’s report on the internal dynamics behind the Myles Garrett trade and his relationship with the Browns' front office. They debate the leadership void left by the star defender and the emerging quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. The discussion also touches on the Guardians' potential for a deep postseason run after the...

Daniel Oyefusi joins to analyze the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition and the defensive shifts following the Myles Garrett trade. They discuss roster transitions, project adjusted win totals, and reflect on personal strategies for breaking trade news to children. 02:00 - Browns Quarterback Competition 06:54 - Browns Defensive Outlook 13:31 - Myles Garrett Transition 17:25 - Media Mentions...

A listener reaches out to the show because he cannot bring himself to tell his five-year-old son that number 95 is gone, and Ken and Lima turn it into one of the most genuinely wholesome and funny segments of the week. Ken shares the story of breaking the news to his own son Axel the night before the trade, watching him drop his fork at the dinner table and grab his forehead in disbelief, and Lima...

ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi joins the show and immediately pumps the brakes on the Shedeur Sanders hype, explaining that the media has only seen about a third of the OTA practices and the reps have actually been split pretty evenly the whole time. He also drops the cold hard truth that the Myles Garrett trade probably costs Cleveland at least one win this season, and raises a fascinating question about...

NFL.com's Greg Rosenthal is saying out loud what most Browns fans have been thinking for months, calling Watson a sunk cost and rooting for Shedeur Sanders to take over because at least that gives the season a reason to matter. Ken and Lima break down why Todd Munken reaching out to Deion Sanders and Dabo Sweeney is completely normal coach behavior, and why anyone acting shocked about it clearly d...

Albert Breer's deep dive into the Myles Garrett trade reveals that Andrew Berry had a secret think tank of some of the most respected executives in sports, including Sam Presti and Chaim Bloom, helping him work up the nerve to trade a future Hall of Famer. The Browns handled this departure so cleanly that Garrett was literally sitting in Jimmy Haslam's house for a final summit after the deal was d...

Albert Breer drops a bombshell Sports Illustrated piece revealing that Myles Garrett was meeting with Andrew Berry every Tuesday to go over roster construction, meaning he almost certainly knew a trade was coming long before anyone else did. Ken and Lima dig into the fascinating detail that the Browns and Rams had a secret trade conversation back in 2022, and Berry trusted the Rams enough to go ba...