The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
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The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities. Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow.
Episodes
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Best of Browns on 92.3 The Fan: Watson's last stand?
Tune in for a selection of conversations about the Browns from the hosts of 92.3 The Fan during the past week. The guys discuss the Browns' potentially fateful decision to return to Deshaun Watson as starting QB following a one-game absence due to a concussion. Watson will be facing his former...
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Best of The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima: Nov. 9-13
Tune in for a selection of conversations from Ken and Anthony during the past week. The guys take their weekly trip around the AFC North to check in on the Browns' rivals; react to head-turning comments from Cavs star James Harden on his offseason workout program -- or lack thereof; and weigh in…
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The Vikings Just Saved Their Season! | 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast'
From 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' (Subscribe Here): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans go over some of the biggest trades at the NFL Trade Deadline, including Kirk Cousins returning back to the Vikings. Then, they debate which NFC North team will be left out of the playoff picture. They also discuss…
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Full Show: Friday, November 13, 2026
The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima and guest Anthony Moeglin features an in-depth preview of the upcoming Browns game against the Texans, analyzing the decision to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders. They discuss Jared Verse’s admission regarding his mental health struggles and how team...
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Hour 1: Is Deshaun Watson Playing for His Job Against the Texans?
Anthony Lima and Anthony Moeglin break down the high-stakes game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans for The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, exploring potential playoff consequences. They address defensive end Jared Verse’s recent comments about his mental performance blocks and…
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Hour 2: Deion Sanders Blasts 'Dysfunction' Surrounding Shedeur in Cleveland
Anthony Lima and Anthony Moeglin react to Coach Prime's viral claims of dysfunction surrounding Shedeur Sanders' tenure with the Browns. They also break down the Deshaun Watson quarterback battle and Mike Tomlin’s blunt assessment of Mason Rudolph. (00:01:50) Ken Carman’s Travels (00:06:05)...
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Hour 3: Daryl Ruiter Slams 'Self-Inflicted' Sanders Family Dysfunction
Anthony Lima and Anthony Moeglin discuss James Harden's admission that he is playing his way into shape after skipping offseason basketball activities. Daryl Ruiter joins to evaluate Deshaun Watson's future as the Browns starter and critiques the "dysfunction" surrounding Shedeur Sanders. They…
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Hour 4: Nathan Zegura: Nasty Weather Favors Browns in Crucial Texans Matchup
Nathan Zegura analyzes how potential bad weather could give the Browns an advantage against C.J. Stroud and the Texans. They explore Jared Verse’s development, offensive aggression strategies under Todd Monken, and the Cavaliers' new DAZN broadcasting deal. (00:02:16) Nathan Zegura Interview...
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What Happens to the Browns Offense If Denzel Boston Can’t Play?
Lima and Anthony Moeglin worry about Denzel Boston’s toe injury and what it would mean for the Browns’ receiver room, with Jerry Jeudy a possible beneficiary after making the biggest catches in three straight games. They argue Todd Monken and Travis Switzer need to call their best game yet…
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Nathan Zegura Says Bad Weather Is the Browns’ Best Weapon vs Houston
Browns Radio Network analyst Nathan Zegura tells Lima and Anthony Moeglin that a cold, rainy Sunday favors Cleveland, since Houston’s offensive line is struggling to run block and the Browns have had their best rushing success against four-man fronts. They break down how to handle the Texans’...
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Are the Browns Losing Faith in Quinshon Judkins?
Lima and Anthony Moeglin point to the snap counts from the Saints game, where Dylan Sampson played 47 snaps to Quinshon Judkins’ 25, and note Judkins is averaging just 3.3 yards per carry without the cutback instincts Nick Chubb had. They argue the Browns should ditch under center plays…
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Daryl Ruiter Fires Back at Deion Sanders Over Browns Dysfunction
Browns beat reporter Daryl Ruiter tells Lima and Anthony Moeglin that Deshaun Watson’s leash lasts as long as the Browns are in the playoff hunt, and that there’s no obvious cutoff game for a switch to Shedeur Sanders. He explains why Texans week is tough, with C.J. Stroud hot, the Browns’ run...
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James Harden Admits He Skipped the Offseason Hoops Work
Lima and Anthony Moeglin react to Joe Vardon’s one-on-one with James Harden, who admitted he came to camp out of shape and is playing his way into form after a season-high 32 points in the Cavs’ win over the Knicks. The hosts and Owen split on whether it matters, with Moeglin pointing out that 12...
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About Last Night: McCarthy vs Dart & Mason Rudolph's Punchable Face
Lima and Anthony Moeglin bring in producer John to react to Mike Tomlin joking on Cam Heyward’s podcast that Rudolph has a punchable face, which they call a rough joke that doesn’t let Myles Garrett off the hook. They also discuss J.J. McCarthy’s strong Thursday night showing and Jackson Dart’s...
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Did Deion Sanders Just Call the Browns Dysfunctional?
Lima and Anthony Moeglin react to Deion Sanders praising Shedeur’s maturity while mentioning the “level of dysfunction” around him, debating whether he was talking about the Browns or just the media circus after Shedeur’s Saints press conference answer. They agree the dysfunction label doesn’t…
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What Deshaun Watson Can Learn From Shedeur Sanders’ Deep Shots
Lima and Anthony Moeglin break down what Deshaun Watson could take from watching Shedeur Sanders throw vertically, pointing to Next Gen Stats that show Watson at 8 of 29 on deep passes this season compared to Sanders going 3 for 3 for 154 yards. They explain why the Browns’ limited offense makes...
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Is Deshaun Watson Playing for His Job Against the Texans?
Lima and Anthony Moeglin debate how long Deshaun Watson’s leash really is, with the bye week looming and a rainy, 42 degree forecast that Owen points out is bad news for a quarterback with a history of struggling in the wet. They bust the myth that the bye gives the Browns two full weeks to…
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Will Browns Fans Use Jared Verse’s Mental Block Admission Against Him?
Lima and Anthony Moeglin dig into Jared Verse’s season of zero sacks and bottom-tier pass rush numbers, and his admission to Mary Kay Cabot that he met with a psychiatrist to work through a mental block. They credit him for the honesty but worry it gets weaponized by a fan base that demands...
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Is Houston the Scariest 3-5 Team the Browns Have Ever Faced?
Lima and fill-in host Anthony Moeglin preview Browns vs. Texans, arguing the 5-4 and 3-5 records are misleading because Cleveland’s defense is sliding against the run while C.J. Stroud and Houston’s pass rush are surging. They break down the remaining schedules for Houston, New England and Las...
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What Deshaun Watson must improve on in his return
Daryl Ruiter and coach Lance Reisland preview the Browns Week 10 matchup with the Texans. Deshaun Watson returns as the starting QB, what does he need to improve? CJ Stroud has the hot arm, can the Cleveland pass rush and secondary contain the damage? Keys to victory and much more!
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Full Show: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima provide an in-depth analysis of a significant Cleveland Cavaliers road victory over the New York Knicks, highlighting the impact of James Harden and the emergence of key bench contributors. They transition to a detailed discussion regarding the Cleveland Browns'...
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Hour 1: Cavs Win at MSG as Todd Monken Backs Deshaun Watson
Ken and Lima analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' gritty win over the New York Knicks, highlighting the bench contributions from Tyrese Proctor and Malik Thomas. They also discuss the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation as Todd Monken explains the decision to keep Deshaun Watson as the starter…
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Hour 2: Monken Backs Watson Over Shedeur Sanders as Browns QB Debate Rages
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima weigh in on Todd Monken’s handling of the Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders quarterback situation. They also react to a local property dispute involving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce before criticizing the Bengals' front office for a trade deadline failure. (00:01:50)...
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Hour 3: "Week-to-Week" - Mary Kay Cabot on Deshaun Watson's Job Security
Ken and Lima examine the impact of veteran players like James Harden and the delicate balance of managing their health for the postseason. Mary Kay Cabot provides insight into the Cleveland Browns' quarterback room, explaining the logic behind starting Deshaun Watson and the internal evaluation…
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Hour 4: Emory Hunt Explains Why Shedeur Sanders Is the Browns Future
Emory Hunt discusses the Cleveland Browns' quarterback hierarchy, explaining why he believes Shedeur Sanders has a higher ceiling than Deshaun Watson. He draws comparisons between Sanders and Joe Burrow while evaluating Sanders' performance and arm talent. Ken Carman also responds to social media...
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Can Ken Carman Really Give A 30 Minute Speech With Just Bullet Points?
Ken and Lima close the show with Ken’s busy weekend, which includes a Notre Dame tailgate trip and a 30-minute speech with a Q&A in Columbus on Sunday that he plans to run off bullet points. Lima keeps ribbing him with “Ken Carman classic” jokes and a callback to the divorce statistics audio from...
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Ken Carman Walks Back His Shedeur Sanders Comment After Online Backlash
Ken and Lima react to the Emory Hunt interview, then Ken explains his “wash my hands of him” comment about Shedeur Sanders after getting cussed out by Shedeur fans, including plenty of accounts from overseas. After hearing Todd Monken laugh off the story about Shedeur asking for plays outside the...
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Emory Hunt: “Shedeur Sanders Is The Browns’ Answer”
Emory Hunt tells Ken and Lima that Todd Monken was right to name Deshaun Watson the starter since players don’t lose their jobs to injury, but says Shedeur Sanders showed real growth against the Saints and could take over after the bye, citing the Kaepernick and Alex Smith comparison. He argues...
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Is Deshaun Watson Really Week To Week For The Browns?
Ken and Lima break down Todd Monken’s “we’re all week to week” comment about Deshaun Watson after Mary Kay Cabot flags it, with Lima arguing it’s not a contradiction and that Watson gets a grace period as long as the 5-4 Browns keep winning. They debate whether a bad showing against Houston would...
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Mary Kay Cabot: “Watson Runs The Show Better”
Mary Kay Cabot tells Ken and Lima that Todd Monken made the right call sticking with Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders because Watson is better at running the offense, even though Shedeur brings more explosive plays. She explains why the announcement was delayed, why it isn’t unfair to Shedeur,...
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Was James Harden’s Big Night In New York Good News Or Bad News?
Ken and Lima argue over what James Harden’s 32-point night against the Knicks really means, with Ken calling it a backhanded relief because it feeds the fear that Harden turns it on and off. They talk about why fans paying for games expect effort every night, and how Kenny Atkinson has to balance...
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About Last Night: Did Zac Taylor Throw His GM Under the Bus?
Ken and Lima rip the Bengals after Zac Taylor publicly explains the nixed Arnold Ebiketie trade on behalf of Duke Tobin, who doesn’t do in-season media, and call it a fireable offense that people on the radio know the cap rules better than a GM. Earlier, they keep digging into the Taylor Swift…
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Should Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Be Allowed To Plant Privacy Trees?
Ken and Lima dig into a Fox 8 story about Bratenahl neighbors fighting the privacy fence and tree plan at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s new lakefront home. They debate whether it’s the couple’s property or the neighbors’ sunset views at stake, and whether a neighbor’s “when the divorce happens”...
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If Deshaun Watson Loses To Houston, Should Shedeur Get The Job?
Ken and Lima debate whether a third straight loss to the Texans would force the Browns to turn to Shedeur Sanders, with Lima arguing Deshaun Watson stays the starter unless he looks unplayable like he did against Jacksonville. They break down Todd Monken’s comments on the quarterback situation…
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Why Does Todd Monken Have To Explain Going Back To Deshaun Watson?
Ken and Lima react to Todd Monken’s “why do I have to explain this” comment about naming Deshaun Watson the starter over Shedeur Sanders, agreeing with the move but saying the 5-4 Browns’ two straight losses are exactly why he has to explain it. They point to team culture, the veteran the locker...
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Does Meleek Thomas Already Have A Higher Ceiling Than Sam Merrill?
Ken and Lima say the win over the Knicks eases the effort worries, but they won’t trust Tyrese Proctor and Meleek Thomas over the core four in the playoffs. They explain why the modern NBA wears players down, with 26 Hornets threes as Exhibit A, and take calls on the Knicks’ back-to-back and Evan...
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Did James Harden Just Save The Cavs And Kenny Atkinson?
Ken and Lima react to the Cavs’ 115-107 win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, debating whether the effort was real after the blowout loss in Charlotte. They dig into James Harden’s bounce-back night, his slow starts, and the energy off the bench from Tyrese Proctor and Meleek Thomas. A...
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Full Show: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Browns' decision to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders following reports of Sanders' interactions with the coaching staff. They are joined by Mary Kay Cabot for breaking news and discuss trade deadline results across the AFC North with...
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Hour 1: Ken Carman: If Shedeur Sanders Suggested His Own Plays, I'm Done
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Cleveland Browns' quiet trade deadline and the swirling rumors regarding quarterback Shedeur Sanders. They react to a report claiming Sanders suggested plays outside the playbook to offensive coordinator Todd Monken during a game. Carman expresses deep...
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Hour 2: Ken Carman Waves the White Flag on Shedeur Sanders
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down their latest NFL playoff rankings in the "7-in-Heaven" segment, focusing on the rise of the Cincinnati Bengals. They also dive into a controversial report from AJ Ross regarding Shedeur Sanders' behavior with his coaching staff, leading Ken to reconsider his...
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Hour 3: Mary Kay Cabot: Deshaun Watson Named Starter Over Shedeur Sanders
Ken and Lima check in with insiders from Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh to discuss the competitive AFC North landscape. The conversation shifts to a major update for the Browns as Mary Kay Cabot reports that Deshaun Watson will retain the starting role over Shedeur Sanders for the upcoming...
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Hour 4: Monken Sticking with Deshaun Watson Over Shedeur Sanders
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate Todd Monken's decision to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders for the Browns' upcoming game on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima. They analyze Sanders' arm talent versus his perceived immaturity and discuss the team's long-term quarterback strategy,...
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2 Second Trivia
Ken and Lima run Two Second Trivia with questions on the 24-team playoff expansion, the Dolphins’ Buckeye quarterback, Heisman odds and Myles Garrett’s sacks, and most callers get tripped up. Devin finally wins the Mr. Hero four-pack by nailing Notre Dame and then UCLA as the highest-rated Big…
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Is Shedeur Sanders Only Halfway to Being a Franchise Quarterback?
Ken and Lima debate where Shedeur Sanders’ talent really ranks, with Ken answering that he is somewhere around 25th to 27th of the 48 starters and halfway there, but needs the runway of real reps to put it all together. Ken also explains why he worries about the bigger Browns picture, including…
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Is Shedeur Sanders Even a Top 20 Quarterback in the NFL?
Ken and Lima agree Todd Monken made the right call starting Deshaun Watson, with John calling it the right but safe decision for a win-now team. Ken says he isn’t giving up on Shedeur Sanders because of his arm talent and willingness to throw downfield, even if the next Browns quarterback likely...
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Breaking News: Mary Kay Cabot: Deshaun Watson Gets Start Over Shedeur
Ken and Lima break the news from Mary Kay Cabot that Deshaun Watson will start Sunday against the Texans over Shedeur Sanders, and agree it’s the right call. Cabot says it wasn’t a tough decision, explaining that Watson gives the Browns a better down-for-down chance to win even though Shedeur’s...
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Would Starting Shedeur Sanders Mean Three Months Were a Total Waste?
After some coffee and pop culture banter, Ken and Lima compare notes on the quarterback question, with three of four on the show picking Deshaun Watson while all three AFC North guests chose Shedeur Sanders. Ken says he would go younger if he were outside Cleveland, but he sticks with Watson for...
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Around the AFC North: Every Guest Picks Shedeur Over Deshaun Watson
Ken and Lima go around the division with Bob Haynie, Mo Egger and Chris Mueller, who all say they would start Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson against the Texans, even as Ken and Lima’s own show leans toward Watson. The Ravens are down Lamar Jackson and a kicker, Joe Burrow is the MVP betting...
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Is Shedeur Sanders Too Unorthodox for Most NFL Coaches?
Ken and Lima replay the AJ Ross clip, with Lima arguing it only sounds lighthearted because the game was tied 6-6, and that it’s strange for a young quarterback to need the playbook explained during game week. They agree Todd Monken is a players’ coach who can live with Shedeur’s unorthodox…
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About this show
The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.
Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow.
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