The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima recap the Cleveland Guardians' series against the New York Yankees before discussing the Stanley Cup Playoffs and their favorite sports broadcasters. They also share humorous stories about social media snooping and pranking their producers with fake guest requests. 01:37 - Guardians Yankees Series Recap 05:22 - NHL Playoffs And Broadcasters 08:19 - Pranks And Social Med...

Callers are making a compelling case that Evan Mobley has been quietly stunted his entire career in Cleveland, never getting the chance to be the man because the team has been too good and too Donovan-centric from day one. Ken and Lima dig into whether the Cavs have been confusing Mobley for years by asking him to be something he is not, and whether he would explode into a superstar the second he...

NBA analyst Nate Duncan drops a brutal take on Donovan Mitchell, saying his potential $277 million extension could instantly become one of the worst contracts in the league and that he simply was not good enough in the playoffs. Ken and Lima wrestle with the uncomfortable reality that watching Jalen Brunson will a team to an NBA Finals victory is making a lot of Cavs fans ask whether they have bee...

The NBA Finals are forcing Cleveland Cavs fans to ask a question most of them never wanted to confront, which is whether Donovan Mitchell can actually be the best player on a championship team. Ken and Lima dig into the brutal reality that a 6'2 guard has almost never carried a team to a title, and a major NBA insider has some very harsh things to say about one of Cleveland's core guys coming up....

A caller drops a spicy take that the Browns were never really trying to win games, they were just trying to help Myles Garrett chase the sack record, and it sends the studio into full chaos. Ken and Lima push back hard, but the conversation takes a wild turn when Jadeveon Clowney's old locker room complaints suddenly start sounding a lot more credible. Now that Garrett is gone, everyone is asking...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the emotional rollercoaster Cleveland Browns fans are experiencing after trading Myles Garrett to the LA Rams, and it hits exactly like a bad breakup. From denial to acceptance to creeping jealousy after seeing Garrett smiling at Rams OTAs, the guys can't help but wonder if the grass really is greener. But when asked the real question, would you undo the trad...

Ken and Lima analyze Nick Saban's congressional testimony regarding NIL and the future of college athletics. They debate whether a salary cap is necessary to save non-revenue sports and maintain the core purpose of universities. This conversation explores potential hypocrisy within the system and the long-term societal impact of privatizing college sports. 01:46 - Saban's Congressional NIL Testimo...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' strong performance against the New York Yankees and explore the evolving team dynamics for the Cleveland Browns. They evaluate the quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders and highlight the leadership impact of newly acquired Jared Verse. 01:50 - Guardians Yankees Series 06:00 - Cleveland Fan Mentality 11:36 - Wemban...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Cleveland Guardians' continued success against the Yankees before diving into the NBA Finals and Victor Wembanyama's unique dominance. They then pivot to the Browns' preseason, debating whether the team should start Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson following the departure of Myles Garrett. 02:36 - Guardians Beat Yankees 07:17 - Wembanyama's NBA Impact 12...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze whether Kenny Atkinson's controversial analytics remark will create a lasting distraction for the Cavaliers. They also debate Deion Sanders’ recent comments regarding the Browns’ communication with him about Shedeur Sanders. The segment explores the complexities of daddy ball narratives in professional sports and the pressure on head coaches. 01:50 - Upcoming Ma...

Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken Carmen and Anthony Lima to discuss a potential paradigm shift in the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition. She reports that Shedeur Sanders is gaining significant momentum and could challenge Deshaun Watson for the starting role as training camp approaches. They also analyze the culture impact of the Myles Garrett trade and the rising expectations for the Guardians you...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima explore the performance expectations for Jared Verse and how he compares to the departed Myles Garrett. They also get side-tracked by Carman's elaborate birthday plans for his wife, leading to a debate on the social etiquette of accepting financial help from family members. 01:55 - Jared Verse Expectations 08:20 - Garrett Trade Culture Shift 15:55 - Sarah’s 40th Birthda...

A fired up caller named Maurice from the Bay Area calls in absolutely convinced that the Myles Garrett trade sealed Shedeur Sanders as the Browns quarterback of the future, and the energy in the studio suggests most of the hosts quietly agree with him. The guys also drop a wild financial stat about the NBA Finals, pointing out that Brunson, Hart, and Schamet combined are making less than what the...

Lima is dropping two grand on his wife's 40th birthday between a party bus, a winery tour, and a nice dinner, and her brother Jake keeps texting from California wanting to chip in but has gotten nothing but deflection back. The guys debate whether there is something inherently awkward about a husband accepting money from his brother-in-law for his own wife's celebration, even when the relationship...

The hosts break down why comparing Verse to Garrett sack-for-sack is the wrong way to judge this trade, arguing that Cleveland was never going to win with a roster built entirely around one transcendent pass rusher who was not the heart and soul of the locker room anyway. Greg Beacham, who covers the Rams for the AP, calls Verse a top ten pass rusher already and someone who has all the ingredients...

Mary Kay Cabot's report that Shedeur has genuinely surprised the Browns coaching staff has the hosts fired up, and an insider source confirms yesterday was Sanders' best day of OTAs with his footwork improving and his big plays finally showing up downfield. One host makes the emotional case that Browns fans simply deserve someone to look forward to, and that even if Shedeur is not proven yet, watc...

Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot drops a bombshell, revealing that Shedeur Sanders has come on so strong in recent weeks that the organization may actually be pumping the brakes on handing Deshaun Watson the starting job before training camp even begins. Cabot also makes the case that Jared Verse is going to be a better team leader for this young Browns roster than Myles Garrett ever was, which is a...

Carson Schwesinger was too busy trying to fix his slice to care, and neither he nor Alex Wright had even bothered to text Garrett yet, which has the hosts wondering if the locker room is maybe a little more relieved than anyone wants to admit. The guys dig into whether the Browns defense, for all its talent, ever actually felt like a real team with Garrett there, or if his presence made it easier...

Ken and Lima analyze whether Kevin Stefanski made a mistake by not consulting Deion Sanders about the development and playing time of Shedeur Sanders. The discussion also revisits the fallout from the Baker Mayfield era and how those past coaching decisions continue to impact the perception of the current staff. 01:00 - Social Media Reactions 02:10 - Deion Sanders Debate 03:45 - Caller On QB Issue...

Anthony and Keith discuss the tension between Deion Sanders and Kevin Stefanski regarding the draft process for Shedeur Sanders. They debate whether professional protocols should change when scouting a player whose father is a high-profile college head coach. The conversation also compares the situation to other notable coach-parent relationships in college football. 01:00 - Deion Sanders and Shed...

Ken and Lima react to Josh Hart’s podcast comments regarding analytics and how they might be a direct shot at Kenny Atkinson's past statements. The discussion explores whether Atkinson's reputation is permanently damaged by his 'analytical win' comment and if the Cleveland Cavaliers should consider a coaching change to avoid further national embarrassment. 01:11 - Josh Hart Mocks Analytics 04:42 -...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss the shifting landscape for the Cleveland Browns following the Myles Garrett trade. They debate whether Todd Monken should prioritize veteran Deshaun Watson or rookie Shedeur Sanders to avoid wasting the fans' time during a rebuilding year. 01:07 - Morning Show Preview 01:44 - Jared Verse Leadership 04:21 - Browns Quarterback Debate

Ken and Anthony evaluate the Cleveland quarterback situation following the Myles Garrett trade and Todd Monken's recent comments on Shedeur Sanders. They discuss the contrasting training camp performances of Sanders and Deshaun Watson while debating if the team should focus on development. The conversation also explores adjusted season win totals and the impact of rookie pass rusher Jared Verse. 0...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima celebrate the Cleveland Guardians' success against the Yankees and the team's consistency compared to other local franchises. They transition into a deep dive on Victor Wembanyama's unique star power and the magnetic pull he has on both sports fans and the general public. 02:06 - Guardians Victory Recap 06:43 - Pro Sports Comparisons 09:57 - Wembanyama’s Global Stardom...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the fallout from the blockbuster Myles Garrett trade and Jim Schwartz's decision to resign from the Cleveland Browns. They also debate the potential of supplemental draft prospect Brendan Sorsby and address Darius Garland's recent comments about his former team. 02:36 - Carman's Morning Traffic Incident 08:05 - Browns Fans Emotional Connection 13:42 - Lack Of Fr...