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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.
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Full Show Wednesday June 3rd, 2026
1w ago02:28:44Tap to summarizeKen 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 Franchise Quarterback 22:19 - Andrew Barry Trade Narrative 29:34 - Jim Schwartz Breaks Silence 36:02 - Pressure On Todd Monken 45:12 - Evaluating Head Coaching Candidates 53:40 - Defending The Garrett Return 01:00:12 - Andrew Barry GM Future 01:12:34 - Garrett And Stefanski Relationship 01:18:53 - Denzel Ward Trade Assets 01:26:57 - Brendan Sorsby Prospect Debate 01:34:13 - Exhaustion With QB Search 01:43:58 - Caller Reactions To Rebuild 01:50:46 - Darius Garland Cavs Comments 01:59:04 - Ross Tucker Critiques Move 02:09:17 - Seeking New Team Leadership 02:16:11 - Sacks Versus Analytics Debate 02:25:24 - Evaluating Garrett Trade Return 02:36:33 - Weinermobile Traffic Incident
Transcribe →Hour 1: The Impact of the Myles Garrett Trade
1w ago00:36:36Tap to summarizeKen Carman and Anthony Lima analyze Andrew Barry's recent press conference and the long-term implications of trading Myles Garrett to the Rams. They discuss Jared Verse's potential to lead the division in sacks and review Jim Schwartz's explanation for resigning from the Browns. 01:50 - Unexpected Trade Opportunities 02:32 - Cleveland Sports Reactions 03:09 - Jared Verse's Ceiling 07:27 - Browns Fans' Emotions 10:15 - Garrett's L.A. Presser 13:15 - Quarterback Situations 15:51 - Garrett on Cleveland 20:49 - Andrew Barry's Strategy 34:34 - Jim Schwartz Speaks 37:34 - Todd Monken's Clock
Transcribe →Hour 2: Zac Jackson: Myles Garrett Would Still Be a Brown Under Jim Schwartz
1w ago00:36:48Tap to summarizeKen Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the fallout from the Cleveland Browns trading Myles Garrett to the Rams for Jared Verse and future draft picks. Guest Zach Jackson joins to discuss the management of the roster under Andrew Berry and reveals that Garrett might still be in Cleveland if Jim Schwartz had become head coach. They also evaluate the future of the quarterback position and the potential for upcoming trades involving Denzel Ward. 02:23 - Schwartz and Monken Dynamics 06:54 - Arch Manning Draft Scenarios 11:09 - Fan Frustration and Accountability 16:39 - Zach Jackson Joins Show 22:53 - The Schwartz-Garrett Revelation 31:11 - Brendan Sorsby Supplemental Draft 35:24 - Garrett vs Kevin Stefanski 40:12 - Denzel Ward Future Trade
Transcribe →Hour 3: Should the Browns Take Brandon Sorsby in the Supplemental Draft?
1w ago00:39:44Tap to summarizeThey evaluate whether the Cleveland Browns should pursue quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft despite his history with sports gambling. The conversation transitions to Darius Garland’s recent comments about his time in Cleveland and the general perception of the city’s lifestyle compared to Los Angeles. 01:50 - Browns QB Draft Dilemma 05:20 - Character vs Talent Debate 08:48 - Case for Brendan Sorsby 13:19 - Fan Reaction to Sorsby 19:00 - Smartphone Gambling Culture 23:30 - Future Draft Assets Strategy 31:55 - Darius Garland Cavs Comments 36:40 - Cleveland vs LA Lifestyle
Transcribe →Hour 4: Jared Verse Faces Massive Expectations Following Myles Garrett Trade
1w ago00:35:34Tap to summarizeThe discussion focuses on the impact of the Cleveland Browns trading away Myles Garrett and what to expect from rookie Jared Verse. Industry expert Myles Simmons joins to weigh in on the defensive transition and whether the current quarterback room holds the team's long-term future. 01:20 - Jim Schwartz & Garrett 02:53 - Todd Monken Pressure 03:18 - Jared Verse Expectations 05:54 - Schwartz Departed Early 14:45 - Myles Simmons Joins 16:20 - Sacks vs Pressures 23:25 - Browns Quarterback Future 29:10 - Garrett in LA 32:48 - Wienermobile Traffic Incident
Transcribe →Ken is Honored to Be Cut Off by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
1w ago00:07:34Tap to summarizeKen shares a hilarious story about being cut off in Cleveland traffic by the "Chili Dog" Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. The conversation evolves into a ranking of famous novelty vehicles and a caller sharing their own run-in with the giant hot dog on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. 01:01 - Wienermobile Traffic Encounter 02:50 - Celebrity Traffic Run-ins 03:45 - Wienermobile Fleet Breakdown 05:38 - Ranking Novelty Vehicles 06:40 - Listener Reports Sighting
Transcribe →Myles Simmons: Myles Garrett Trade to Rams Elevates His All-Time Stature
1w ago00:21:41Tap to summarizeMyles Simmons from Pro Football Talk joins the program to analyze the impact of the blockbuster trade sending Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. They discuss why sacks remain the ultimate metric for defensive dominance and evaluate the potential of Jared Verse as a replacement in Cleveland. The conversation also covers the Browns' grim win projections, future quarterback prospects, and how the move to a major market affects Garrett's legacy. 01:04 - Sacks Versus Analytics 05:36 - Browns Win Projections 08:06 - Analyzing Garrett Trade 11:43 - Future Quarterback Outlook 14:06 - Garrett's Rams Legacy
Transcribe →Can Jared Verse Replace Myles Garrett as Defensive Leader
1w ago00:13:39Tap to summarizeKen evaluates the impact of trading Myles Garrett and the expectations for Jared Verse to provide both sacks and leadership. They discuss the pressure on Todd Monken and Mike Rutenberg as the defense moves on from the Garrett era. 01:03 - Trading Myles Garrett 06:26 - Jared Verse Expectations 12:26 - Deshaun Watson Situation
Transcribe →Darius Garland’s Cavs Critique & LeBron’s Potential Return
1w ago00:15:20Tap to summarizeKen and Anthony Lima analyze Darius Garland’s recent comments on Lonzo Ball’s podcast regarding his struggles with the Cavaliers and his time in Los Angeles. They also debate the feasibility of LeBron James returning to Cleveland and react to Ross Tucker’s comments about the lifestyle differences between Southern California and Northeast Ohio. 01:06 - NBA Finals Tonight 02:01 - Darius Garland Cavs Comments 06:51 - LeBron And Lifestyle Debate
Transcribe →Should the Browns Risk a 2nd Round Pick on Brendan Sorsby?
1w ago00:17:46Tap to summarizeThey weigh the risks of the Browns acquiring quarterback Brendan Sorsby, focusing on his gambling-related red flags and the impact on locker room culture. The discussion transitions into draft strategy, potential trades involving stars like Denzel Ward, and how the modern betting landscape complicates player monitoring.
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