Civilized Barking: A show about the Cleveland Browns

Free agency has finally arrived and Zac Jackson breaks down the Browns' latest moves. He discusses the addition of John Johnson, Takk McKinley and Troy Hill and where they fit into the defense. He also talks about Rashard Higgins' return and the decision to not re-sign Kevin Johnson, Larry Ogunjobi and others. Finally, he answers your questions in #AskinJackson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Zac Jackson gets you ready for free agency as the Browns look to make improvements on defense. Could Cleveland make a move for a big pass rusher? Will Rashard Higgins be back? Zac discusses the team’s top needs, the salary cap and the timeline for a potential Nick Chubb extension.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd break down the Browns divisional round loss to the Chiefs. They discuss the 4th down punt, Rashard Higgins’ fumble through the end zone and the late-game absence of Patrick Mahomes. Plus, they look back on the season as a whole and the strides Cleveland has made under Kevin Stefanski. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Browns are headed to Kansas City for a divisional showdown with the defending Super Bowl champs. Nate Taylor joins Zac Jackson to preview the matchup with the Chiefs. They discuss Patrick Mahomes, the key players returning for Cleveland and the importance of maximizing the run game against the Chiefs’ defense.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Browns is the Browns! Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd recap Cleveland’s thrilling 48-37 victory over the Steelers. They discuss how the Browns were able to overcome multiple setbacks, the changing of the guard in the AFC North and the players that stepped up in key situations. They also look ahead to the divisional round and the matchup with the Chiefs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Zac Jackson breaks down the latest with the Browns’ COVID-19 situation ahead of Sunday’s wild-card matchup with the Steelers. Plus, The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly is back to preview the game. They discuss the absence of Joel Bitonio and Kevin Stefanski, who Pittsburgh will have returning to the lineup and why Cleveland needs a big game from Myles Garrett. They wrap by giving their predictions.  Hosted...

The Browns have advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2002! Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd recap the thrilling win over the Steelers and discuss their takeaways from Cleveland’s 11-5 season. Plus, they look ahead to next week and a rematch with the Steelers at Heinz Field.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zac Jackson is joined by The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly to preview the Browns important showdown with the Steelers on Sunday. With Big Ben out, they discuss who else will sit for Pittsburgh in Week 17 as well as what to expect from Mason Rudolph. They also dive into their predictions for the game and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd break down the Browns’ loss to the Jets following the absence of key starters due to COVID-19 protocols. They discuss the struggles on offense and how the loss impacts the playoff picture heading into Week 17. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Jets were close to joining the Browns in the 0-16 history book before pulling off a stunner against the Rams. Zac Jackson chats with The Athletic’s Connor Hughes about the team’s struggles in 2020 and potentially missing out on Trevor Lawrence. They also look back on the 2018 NFL Draft and the careers of Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. The wrap by talking about Gregg Williams and their game pr...

Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd break down the Browns’ 20-6 with over the Giants. They discuss Kevin Stefanski’s collectiveness on the sideline, another solid outing from Baker Mayfield and where Cleveland stands in the latest playoff picture. Plus, Nick Harris steps up on the offensive line and how COVID-19 is still impacting Myles Garrett.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

With Jason Garrett testing positive for COVID-19, Freddie Kitchens will call the plays for the Giants on Sunday night against the Browns. The Athletic’s Dan Duggan joins Zac Jackson to discuss the news about Cleveland’s former head coach and preview the matchup. They break down how James Bradberry’s COVID-19 list designation impacts New York’s defense and the status of Daniel Jones. Plus, who won...

Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd recap the madness from Monday Night Football. They break down the fourth-quarter comeback, Lamar Jackson’s “cramps” and the heartbreaking finish. Plus they discuss about another big game for Baker Mayfield, the Browns’ growth since Week 1 and how this loss impacts the playoff picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ravens come to Cleveland for an important Monday Nigh Football matchup with the Browns. Zac Jackson is joined by The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec to preview the contest. They discuss what has changed between these two teams since Week 1, who will be back for Baltimore following their COVID-19 outbreak and why this is a must-win for the Ravens. They wrap by giving their predictions for the game.  Ho...

Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd break down the Browns’ statement win over the Titans. They discuss one of Baker Mayfield’s finest performances of his career, Kevin Stefanki’s game plan and Myles Garrett’s return. They also dive into the AFC playoff picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zac Jackson discusses the importance of the next two games as the Browns look to make the playoffs for the first time in nearly two decades. He breaks down what to expect in the game against the Titans and looks ahead to the Monday night showdown with the Ravens. Plus, he dives into #AskinJackson questions about the safety position, the coaching staff. KhaDarel Hodge and much more.  Hosted on Acas...

Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd recap the Browns 27-25 win over the Jaguars. They discuss the up-and-down day for Baker Mayfield, a much-needed performance from Jarvis Landry and the continued success from Nick Chubb. Plus, they dissect the depleted defense and how it impacts the team moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Browns deal with more COVID-19 cases, Zac Jackson discusses the latest news and injury updates ahead of the team’s Week 12 matchup. Plus, former NFL punter Dave Zastudil joins the show to talk about the importance of Sunday’s game against the Jaguars as well as Kevin Stefanski’s consistency and how it has translated to success on the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd recap the Browns’ victory over the Eagles. They discuss the defense’s best performance of the season despite missing Myles Garrett. They also talk about the team’s commitment to the run, Carson Wentz’s struggles and the latest AFC playoff picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zac Jackson breaks down the latest COVID-19 news impacting the Browns in Week 11. Then The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia joins the show to talk about the Browns’ growth in 2020. They discuss the changes under Kevin Stefanski and the improvements to the offensive line before they dive into Carson Wentz and the Eagles. Sheil explains expectations for Sunday as the 3-5-1 team heads to Cleveland.  Hosted o...

Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd recap the Browns 10-7 win over the Texans. They discuss how the wild weather impacted the game and a dominant day for Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Plus, their observations from the defense, Chubb’s final run and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic’s Texans’ reporter Aaron Reiss joins Zac Jackson to preview the Browns’ matchup with Houston on Sunday. They discuss the Texans’ struggles on defense, the return of Nick Chubb and a potential big game for Baker Mayfield. Plus, what can Cleveland expect from Deshaun Watson? Aaron explains what’s going on with the offense and Duke Johnson’s role in the run game. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Zac Jackson discusses the return of Nick Chubb and Wyatt Teller and the impact on the Browns' offense. He also looks at the AFC playoff picture as Cleveland enters the second half of the season. Plus, Zac answers your questions about Chubb, 2020 expectations and more in #AskinJackson.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Browns came out flat against the Raiders on Sunday, resulting in their third loss of the season. Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd recap what went wrong for the defense and the missed opportunities on offense. Plus, what will Cleveland do at the trade deadline? They discuss the state of the team heading into the bye week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will the weather play a roll in Sunday’s contest against the Raiders? What does the absence of Odell Beckham Jr. mean for the Browns’ offense? Zac Jackson discusses the key players Baker Mayfield will need to rely on in Week 8. Plus, The Athletic’s Vic Tafur joins the show to preview the Raiders. They discuss Las Vegas’ struggles on defense, the threat Josh Jacobs adds to the offense and the i...