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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 May 20, 2026
Yesterday02:30:30Tap to summarizeKen Carman and Anthony Lima erupt in a heated debate after the Cleveland Cavaliers surrendered a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks in Game 1. They scrutinize Kenny Atkinson's coaching decisions and James Harden's defensive performance against Jalen Brunson. Chris Kaiser and Jason Lloyd join to provide perspective on the team's resiliency heading into Game 2. 02:51 - Cavs Historic Collapse 09:55 - Lima And Ken Clash 18:05 - Harden's Defensive Struggles 30:45 - Chris Kaiser In Studio 39:55 - Atkinson's Postgame Tone 55:35 - Protecting Rocket Arena 01:09:55 - Guardians Baseball Update 01:20:25 - Rashee Rice Legal Issues 01:26:15 - Barkley Slams Cavs Choke 01:34:25 - Cleveland Sports Misery 01:47:30 - Overcoming Playoff Adversity 02:00:55 - Jason Lloyd Interview 02:13:30 - Mitchell And Brunson Matchup 02:21:55 - Burying The Hatchet 02:37:05 - Fans Missing The Ending
Transcribe →Hour 1: "Monumental Choke Job": Lima Rips Atkinson After Cavs Blow Huge Lead
Yesterday00:37:05Tap to summarizeKen Carman and Anthony Lima clash over the Cleveland Cavaliers' monumental collapse against the New York Knicks in Game 1. They dissect Kenny Atkinson’s refusal to call timeouts during a massive run and James Harden’s inability to stop Jalen Brunson. The discussion heats up as they debate whether the season is salvageable after one of the worst choke jobs in franchise history. 01:55 - Cavs Playoff Collapse 06:10 - Atkinson Coaching Critique 10:15 - Cleveland Heartbreak Debate 14:40 - Ken and Anthony Clash 20:20 - James Harden Struggles 24:45 - Garden Atmosphere Shift 28:50 - Timeout Strategy Failure 35:20 - Defensive Matchup Issues 39:30 - Caller Fan Frustration
Transcribe →Hour 2: Ken & Lima Blast Atkinson After Cavs Blow 22-Point Lead vs. Knicks
Yesterday00:38:47Tap to summarizeKen Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Cavaliers' devastating loss to the Knicks after surrendering a 22-point lead. They break down Kenny Atkinson's performance and speak with Chris Kaiser about the team's resilience and plans for upcoming home games. The conversation also covers the Guardians' winning streak and news regarding professional athletes returning to the college ranks. 02:00 - Atkinson Postgame Criticism 08:05 - Heated Dean Wade Debate 17:05 - Interview With Chris Kaiser 22:12 - Protecting Home Court 27:36 - Mike Breen Call Analysis 32:44 - Bazzana Leads Guardians Win 35:46 - College And NFL Updates 41:15 - Rashee Rice Jail Sentence
Transcribe →Hour 3: Charles Barkley Labels Cavs Loss a "Choke Job" After Blown 22-Point Lead
Yesterday00:35:44Tap to summarizeKen Carman and Anthony Lima vent their frustrations after the Cleveland Cavaliers surrendered a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks. They analyze Charles Barkley's assessment of the performance and critique Kenny Atkinson for failing to call timeouts during the fourth-quarter meltdown. The discussion pivots to James Harden's fatigue and whether the team can mentally recover for Game 2. 01:59 - Blown 22-Point Lead Analysis 04:40 - Barkley Labels It Choke 08:15 - Atkinson Coaching Errors Debated 13:10 - Harden Performance and Fatigue 19:50 - Reaction to Post-Game Comments 26:55 - Fanbase Trust Issues Discussed 35:00 - Fan Calls and Defense 40:05 - Preparing for Game 2
Transcribe →Hour 4: Jason Lloyd Breaks Down the Cavs' Fourth Quarter Collapse against Knicks
Yesterday00:38:54Tap to summarizeJason Lloyd from The Athletic joins Lima and Tone to analyze the Cavaliers' fourth-quarter collapse against the Knicks and Kenny Atkinson's refusal to use timeouts. They examine how James Harden and Donovan Mitchell struggled with fatigue down the stretch and compare this devastating loss to historic Cleveland sports moments. 01:50 - Jason Lloyd Interview 04:56 - Atkinson Timeout Management 09:03 - Harden Matchup Concerns 12:54 - Resiliency and Toughness 18:48 - 2018 Finals Comparison 22:47 - Cavaliers Tension in Studio 27:49 - Cleveland Sports Heartbreak 36:45 - Tim Richards Bedtime Blunder 40:50 - Insurmountable Lead Debate
Transcribe →Kenny Atkinson’s Coaching Decisions Questioned After Cavs Meltdown
Yesterday00:07:29Tap to summarizeThey break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' devastating loss to the Knicks after blowing a 20-point lead. The discussion covers the frustration of watching the lead evaporate and head coach Kenny Atkinson’s questionable choice not to call timeouts during the Knicks' late-game run. 01:07 - Sports Fan Heartbreak 02:54 - Cavs Collapse Against Knicks 05:33 - Atkinson's Timeout Decision
Transcribe →Cavs' Collapse: Kenny Atkinson and Donovan Mitchell Under Fire
Yesterday00:16:04Tap to summarizeThey analyze the Cavaliers' stunning collapse against the Knicks, focusing on the lack of adjustments from Kenny Atkinson during a 22-point lead swing. The conversation highlights Donovan Mitchell's fourth-quarter fatigue and compares this heartbreak to past Cleveland sports failures.
Transcribe →Jason Lloyd Compares Cavs' Game 1 Collapse to JR Smith in the 2018 Finals
Yesterday00:22:30Tap to summarizeJason Lloyd from The Athletic joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers blowing a 22-point lead in Game 1 against the Knicks. They debate Kenny Atkinson's coaching decisions, Donovan Mitchell's fourth-quarter disappearance, and compare the loss to the infamous 2018 JR Smith finals error.
Transcribe →Kenny Atkinson Lost Game 1 For the Cavs... Can They Recover?
Yesterday00:09:44Tap to summarizeAnthony Lima and Ken Carman break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' late-game failure in their playoff opener. They analyze Kenny Atkinson's rotation choices and lack of timeouts while looking ahead to how the team must respond in Game 2. 01:00 - Reacting to the Game 1 Loss 02:31 - Debating Atkinson's Coaching 06:09 - Looking Ahead to Game 2
Transcribe →Ken Blasts Atkinson’s "Asinine" Coaching After Cavs Meltdown
Yesterday00:22:02Tap to summarizeKen Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Cavaliers blowing a 22-point lead against the Knicks and criticize Kenny Atkinson for his poor game management. They discuss the frustration of the fan base regarding the lack of timeouts and the coach's seemingly nonchalant post-game attitude. 01:41 - Atkinson's Timeout Management 05:36 - Post-Game Attitude Critique 08:30 - Trusting The Cavaliers 15:26 - Responding To Adversity
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