The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Ken and Anthony open with some self-deprecating golf talk before taking a call from longtime listener Cool Ray, who reveals he's dropped from 545 pounds to 298 thanks to the game. The conversation shifts to Brendan Sorsby getting rejected by the CFL, which Ken and Lima see as a serious blow given he's already missed his shot at the NFL supplemental draft. They debate whether this means his footbal...

Ken and Anthony dig into whether LeBron's flirtation with Cleveland is real or just him having fun, with Ken arguing a final season here would be unforgettable regardless of championship odds, drawing comparisons to Kobe's farewell year with the Lakers. They note the Cavs have stayed eerily quiet on additions while subtraction rumors swirl around Strus, Schroeder, Wade and Ellis. The conversation...

Ken and Anthony break down the Guardians' wild comeback win over Seattle, capped by Austin Hedges allegedly telling former teammate Josh Naylor "nobody likes you" after a heated exchange at first base. They debate whether the line still carries weight among adults and what it says about how Naylor was viewed in the clubhouse. The win pushed Cleveland to 44 victories and kept them within striking d...

A selection of interviews from during the past week with The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Featuring Mary Kay Cabot, Greg Swartz, Mike Florio, Danny Green, and Cody Allen.

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan pull no punches in reacting to Joe Thomas defending the Myles Garrett trade as part of a necessary "building phase" for the franchise. Tensions run high as the hosts also debate the national media's praise of Cleveland's off-season, questioning if the team can truly succeed with an uncertain quarterback room and heated disagreements over the true value of their offensive...

The 92.3 The Fan crews dive into the wild possibility of a LeBron James reunion in Cleveland, debating whether the current front office dynamics could make or break the King's return. Plus, the guys vent their frustrations over the Cavaliers' draft strategy of selecting yet another undersized guard instead of addressing their desperate need for frontcourt size, all while floating a blockbuster tra...

The hosts of 92.3 The Fan tackle the Guardians' mid-season woes, with Al Pawlowski breaking down the devastating injuries to the top of the lineup and the pressure on young call-ups to keep the team afloat. The guys also debate the team's trade deadline strategy, questioning if this roster is worth a major investment, and attempt to name the "hot" and "not hot" hitters in a struggling offense.

In this compilation episode, the guys tackle the latest Cleveland sports news, including the Cavaliers' draft selection of Meleek Thomas, brewing Evan Mobley trade rumors, and the NFL's handling of Brendan Sorsby's supplemental draft eligibility. The conversation also takes a hilarious detour into personal territory as the crew recaps a dramatic staff trip to Iowa and debates the best way to deter...

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter analyze the possibility of LeBron James returning to the Cavaliers and how he would fit with Evan Mobley. They react to Shedeur Sanders rumors involving the Browns and debate if the young quarterback could push Deshaun Watson. Interviews with Curtis Danburg and Al Pawlowski provide insight into the Guardians' current homestand and roster moves. 02:43 - Daryl Ruiter Join...

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter explore the growing rumors of LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the financial hurdles required to make it happen. They analyze Channing Frye's critical comments regarding the team's chemistry and mental toughness following recent playoff exits. Later, Cleveland Guardians VP Curtis Danberg stops by to discuss the team's resilience through injuries and...

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter address controversial claims on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima regarding the Cleveland Browns' treatment of Shedeur Sanders. They explore the possibility of Sanders serving as a backup to Deshaun Watson and examine the potential for an MLB work stoppage and marketing blunders in the WNBA. 02:15 - Shady McCoy Sabotage Claims 05:45 - Trading Shedeur Sanders Narrati...

Owen shares a cautionary tale about falling victim to a credit card skimmer at a gas station and offers tips for spotting fraudulent devices. Greg Swartz from Bleacher Report joins the conversation to analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lack of toughness and the financial risks of offering Donovan Mitchell a supermax extension. They also explore why Evan Mobley remains the franchise's most valuable l...

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter are joined by Al Pawlowski to discuss the Guardians' reliance on young talent and the upcoming trade deadline. They also engage in a heated debate over the validity of the NFL Top 100 list while analyzing recent coaching changes within the Cleveland Browns organization. 01:50 - Al Pawlowski Interview 08:00 - Guardians Pitching Development 15:15 - MLB Trade Deadline 21:4...

Ken finally gets to gloat as Daryl Ruiter relays Nathan Zegura's comments backing up Ken's controversial December prediction that firing Kevin Stefanski would hurt Shedeur Sanders' shot at starting. They also dig into Shams Charania's report that the Celtics are asking for as many as four first round picks for Jalen Brown after missing out on Giannis Antetokounmpo, with Ken floating a theory on wh...

Ken and Daryl Ruiter spend a chunk of the show debating the validity of the NFL Top 100, the player-voted list that just landed Carson Schwesinger at 93rd overall. Ken argues it should carry serious weight since it's voted on by his peers and represents the top five percent of the league, while Daryl dismisses it as a glorified popularity contest he's never gotten into. The two go back and forth c...

Al Pawlowski joins Ken and Daryl Ruiter to break down how the Guardians are clinging to first place despite losing their top three hitters to injury, and why the development pipeline keeps producing arms like Parker Messick. He contrasts the Guardians' team-first culture with the Mets, arguing that talent alone doesn't win when a clubhouse lacks chemistry, and credits manager Stephen Vogt's steady...

Ken lays out an uncomfortable theory that nobody around the Cavs wants to pay Donovan Mitchell the 70 to 80 million dollar supermax extension he could command, which could make this his final season in Cleveland. He and Daryl Ruiter debate whether a championship run would change the calculus, with Ken admitting he'd only push to re-sign Mitchell if the Cavs actually win it all this year. The two a...

Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report joins Ken and Daryl Ruiter and drops a surprising take, saying he'd sooner trade Donovan Mitchell than Evan Mobley given the massive supermax money Mitchell could command in two years. He explains why he wouldn't deal Mobley for Jalen Brown or even Giannis, calling Mobley the team's one true safety net given his age and team control. Swartz also breaks down why LeBro...

Ken and Daryl Ruiter make the case for holding onto Evan Mobley, pointing out that the two teams reportedly interested in trading for him, the Celtics and Thunder, are exactly the patient, pick-hoarding franchises that have built championship cores the right way. They play Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus arguing Mobley's age and size make him more valuable long-term than Jalen Brown, plus another re...

Ken and Daryl bring in producer John and he runs through "About Last Night," covering the Guardians' rumored call-up of catcher Cooper Ingle and the awkward roster math around Austin Hedges and Patrick Bailey. He and Daryl Ruiter dig into MLB's proposed new CBA, debating whether a 200 million dollar cap on free agent deals could actually trigger a work stoppage given how the players' union is reac...

The phone lines explode as Browns fans weigh in on whether Shedeur Sanders has to start to justify keeping him on the roster. Callers largely back Ken and Daryl Ruiter's stance that trading or cutting him over a backup role would be foolish, pointing to the upgraded offensive line and receiving corps as reasons to let him develop behind Deshaun Watson. One caller compares Sanders' situation to Tro...

Ken pushes back hard Daryl who argue Shedeur Sanders must either win the starting job or be traded or cut. He plays a clip of Shady McCoy on his podcast pushing for the Browns to trade Sanders to a team where he can start right away, then dismantles the idea that Kevin Stefanski sabotaged Sanders as a rookie. Daryl Ruiter pushes back somewhat, suggesting there's a scenario where Sanders gets trade...

Curtis Danburg, the Guardians' VP of Communications and Community Impact, joins Ken and Daryl Ruiter in studio ahead of a 10-game homestand. He discusses the team holding onto first place despite losing three top hitters on the road trip, frustration over Toronto dominating All-Star voting, and Daniel Schneemann's breakout season. Danberg also previews the team's plans to honor Larry Doby on July...

Ken and Daryl Ruiter dig into whether a LeBron James return alone gets the Cavaliers back to a championship, and both agree it's not enough on its own. They play Channing Frye's pointed criticism from his Road Trippin podcast, where he argues the Cavs have chemistry and mentality issues that an aging LeBron simply can't fix. The conversation shifts into roster fit, with Daryl pushing back on Jalen...

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiterdives into the latest LeBron James rumors swirling around Cleveland, from sightings at his old Akron gym to Scoop B Robinson's report on a possible Cavaliers sign and trade. Ken and Daryl debate how much the vacant GM job actually factors into LeBron's decision, with names like Brandon Weems and David Griffin in the mix. They break down the financial maneuvering the Cavs...