The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Justin Termine joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima, opening with a callback to their previous heated debate, before tackling LeBron James' future and the Cavs' offseason direction. Termine argues LeBron's flirtation with Golden State is bizarre given Steph Curry's rivalry status and notes the Cavs actually offer LeBron a better shot at a title than the Heat or Warriors, while also explaining why the...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima open by mocking the messy KIND bar breakfast situation before getting back into the Shedeur Sanders defense, with Ken arguing he is more open minded about Sanders' future than Deshaun Watson's because the upside of a young quarterback outweighs the fool's gold of a Watson led playoff run. Caller Chuck from Cleveland Heights pushes back on the idea that Shedeur's rookie...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to Joe Thomas naming the defense, not the offense, as Todd Monken's biggest challenge this season, agreeing that losing the best pass rusher in football history makes Mason Graham and the rest of the defensive line much harder to evaluate going forward. They debate whether Jared Verse's leadership can offset losing Myles Garrett's pure sack production, while quest...

Hall of Famer Joe Thomas joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to discuss the Browns' quarterback competition, explaining that Deshaun Watson's experience navigating new offenses and big games gives him an edge over Shedeur Sanders heading into camp, while cautioning that trading Sanders for anything less than a first round pick would be premature given how little the team actually knows about his cei...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima bring in producer John to recap the Guardians' loss to the Rangers, where another high-hit, low-run output continues a pattern of pressing at the plate, before shifting to the Cavs re-signing center Thomas Bryant and pushing back on fans calling the offseason quiet so far. The bigger story is the NBA gambling indictment against Malik Beasley and Ed Davis, with Ken argui...

Ken Carman doubles down on calling the Browns' offseason a success despite predicting only six wins this season, arguing fans can acknowledge real progress on the offensive line and rookie wide receivers without expecting immediate results. Anthony Lima pushes back, questioning whether addressing the offensive line only after it completely fell apart last year actually deserves credit, while a cal...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima open by mocking fan outrage over leaked images of the Browns' new below-grade stadium before pivoting to The Athletic naming Cleveland one of the NFL's offseason winners despite trading Myles Garrett. Ken pushes back on the idea that fans should withhold any optimism until the win-loss record improves, arguing the Browns can have genuinely built for the future through t...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dive into Bobby Marks' comments on the analytics versus eye test debate surrounding Celtics star Jaylen Brown, with both hosts siding firmly with the eye test over advanced metrics that paint him as a below average player. They discuss how Boston's deep, well-coached roster may be skewing Brown's on-off numbers, and weigh whether the Cavs should pursue him despite quest...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig into the Guardians' offensive struggles after a 10-hit loss, debating whether Steven Kwan or David Fry deserves more of the blame. They credit Kwan for elite defense and a willingness to draw walks despite a brutal bat speed decline, while questioning why Fry still has a roster spot over younger options like Cooper Ingle. The pair also revisit their past stance that...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down body cam footage of NFL reporter Diana Russini getting pulled over in New Jersey, where she namedrops Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell to the trooper to get out of a distracted driving ticket. The tactic works, with the officer fanboying over the Vikings instead of writing her up. Ken and Anthony riff on whether other Browns figures like Joe Thomas or Todd Monke...

Dive into the Cavaliers' high-stakes free agency strategy as hosts break down how James Harden's contract maneuvering helps Cleveland avoid the NBA's dreaded second apron. Plus, the guys debate whether the intense fan backlash against Harden is actually justified and what the return of Thomas Bryant means for the roster.

Ken and Lima break down the Guardians' emotional series win over the Mariners and the viral exchange between Austin Hedges and Josh Naylor. The discussion pivots to rumors of LeBron James joining the Golden State Warriors and whether a retirement tour in Cleveland is realistic. They also evaluate James Harden's role with the Cavaliers and the latest fallout regarding Brendan Sorsby's football care...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Cleveland Guardians' dramatic comeback victory and the viral lip-reading moment involving Austin Hedges. On The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, they debate the validity of LeBron James rumors and the potential of adding a "dog" like Jaylen Brown to the Cavaliers roster. 02:15 - Guardians Win of Year 05:25 - Hedges and Naylor Reputation 09:25 - American L...

Matt Dery joins to analyze the Cleveland Guardians' recent win over the Seattle Mariners and the drama surrounding Josh Naylor's confrontation with Austin Hedges. They delve into clubhouse dynamics, the development of Travis Bazzana, and potential trade scenarios for Denzel Ward. The segment concludes with a look at the 2016 Cavaliers reunion and Daryl Ruiter's response to Johnny Manziel's recent...

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' roster construction and whether James Harden remains a long-term fit for the future. They are joined by insider Daryl Ruiter to discuss LeBron James' potential return and Johnny Manziel's lack of accountability following his latest comments. They also examine the intensity of Shedeur Sanders' fanbase and the challenges of roster building...

Ken and Lima evaluate whether acquiring James Harden was a mistake for the Cavaliers while discussing the likelihood of Donovan Mitchell signing an extension. They explore the possibility of LeBron James joining the Warriors and debate whether Ken was "selfish" for not hosting a milestone birthday party. 01:56 - James Harden Debate 07:52 - Mitchell's Cavs Future 15:39 - Ken's Selfish Birthday 24:4...

Ken acknowledges he's overreacting to the idea of LeBron joining Golden State, but says it still bothers him given the rivalry years between Cleveland and the Warriors. He and Anthony debate whether a move to Cleveland would essentially be an admission that LeBron's career is winding down, while noting his continued elite play this postseason makes that hard to accept either way. They also touch o...

Ken and Anthony open with news that James Harden declined his player option as the Cavs work on a new multi-year deal, then shift into some birthday banter after Ken admits he may have been "selfish" by skipping a celebration for his milestone birthday. A caller pushes for trading Evan Mobley for Jaylen Brown, but Ken pushes back, arguing Mobley still lacks a go-to move and a reliable jump shot, a...

Ken and Anthony, along with a caller, dig deeper into why fans want James Harden gone despite admitting there's no real replacement available given the Cavs' lack of draft picks and cap flexibility. They argue Harden was actually solid defensively and necessary in heavy minutes during the playoffs, with the criticism mostly stemming from years of disliking him elsewhere. The conversation shifts to...

Ken pushes back on the wave of fans calling for the Cavs to move on from James Harden, pointing to The Ringer's top 100 ranking Harden 30th in the league as proof he's still a legitimate piece. He argues Harden's heavy playoff minutes exposed how little the Cavs could rely on Mobley and Mitchell to create offense, not that Harden himself is the problem. Anthony counters that Harden simply carries...

Daryl Ruiter tells Ken and Anthony he's at 55 percent on LeBron returning to Cleveland but says he can't stomach the idea of him joining the Warriors after they took multiple championships from him. He explains why he wants the Cavs to move off James Harden quickly, viewing him purely as a vehicle to duck under the second luxury tax apron and give Koby Altman roster flexibility, while also taking...

Ken and Anthony dismiss Johnny Manziel's recycled criticism of the Browns as not worth the airtime, comparing him to a street corner ranter people eventually learn to tune out. Ken then walks back comments from Friday's show, apologizing to Anthony after realizing he conflated his cohost's stance on Shedeur Sanders with the "start or trade him" crowd Ken had been arguing against. Ken clarifies he...

In this week's Lima Likes, Anthony gives a thumbs up to Khalil Watson's turnaround from an 0-for-12 start to a .290 average, and to Chase DeLauter's return to the lineup. He and Ken also dig into Timofey Mozgov getting left out of the Cavs' 10-year reunion celebration, and debate the Browns' decision to pull O.J. Simpson from their wall of fame ahead of the new stadium. They close out by replaying...

Matt Dery joins Ken and Anthony to rank Sunday's comeback win among the Guardians' top three of the season, crediting Chase DeLauter and Hoskins for finally delivering with runners in scoring position. He explains the Naylor-Hedges tension by pointing to Naylor's lack of postseason hustle and reputation around the league, while praising Hedges as the most respected leader in the clubhouse. Derry a...

Ken and Anthony revisit the Naylor-Hedges feud and use it to reexamine how much popularity actually matters for a leader in the clubhouse, drawing comparisons to Myles Garrett and Baker Mayfield situations where talent outweighed teammate friction. They also dig deeper into the Brendan Sorsby debate, with Ken arguing the NFL's harsh letter and lack of direct contact with Sorsby felt hypocritical g...