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Zac Jackson and Friends
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Zac Jackson from The Athletic and a rotating cast of his friends talk ball. Yes, a lot of Cleveland Browns -- but also the Ohio State Buckeyes, the NFL as a whole, the changing landscape of college sports and probably some Cavs and Guardians, too.
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Browns Camp: Why Is There No Real Leader In The QB Derby?
5d ago00:26:50Tap to summarizeZac Jackson checks in after Day 8 of Browns training camp, where the defense mostly continues to dominate and the QB competition drags on. Todd Monken hasn't named a winner because nobody's won the job -- and that might continue for at least two more weeks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Browns Camp Talk With Daniel Oyefusi
1w ago00:36:58Tap to summarizeZac Jackson recaps an offensively bad day for the offense (even by their standards) at Browns training camp Tuesday. Later, he's joined by ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi for a chat about the state of the team, the awkward start to training camp and the highlights some of the young players have provided. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Timing Is Everything + Talking With Tylan Wallace
1w ago00:22:39Tap to summarizeZac Jackson recaps Day 5 of Cleveland Browns training camp and the current state of the quarterback competition. Later, he talks with new Browns wide receiver Tylan Wallace about Wallace's NFL journey, his time with Todd Monken and what Wallace has seen from the Browns' gifted young wide receivers. The Zac Jackson and Friends Podcast is presented by Fully Loaded Chew. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Early Browns Camp Is A Pick Party
1w ago00:24:28Tap to summarizeZac Jackson recaps the first week of full Browns training camp. Deshaun Watson has thrown too many interceptions, but has the team's unexplainable stance on Watson changed? Besides Jared Verse and Denzel Ward, who else has excelled? And what's ahead next week when the pads come on? We explore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →It's Too Early For Any Browns Conclusions
2w ago00:16:57Tap to summarizeTraining camp is underway. There's been good, bad and super, super ugly -- and that's all part of the first week. Zac Jackson drops in with a quick recap rooted in the reality that it was never going to be incredibly pretty and that the ongoing quarterback competition is probably going for at least 2-3 more weeks. There's certainly no winner yet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Let's Not Overreact To One Day, But ....
2w ago00:25:57Tap to summarizeThe Cleveland Browns opened full training camp Wednesday. Deshaun Watson struggled to complete anything. What's that mean for the state of the quarterback competition? Isn't it too early to jump to any kind of conclusion after just one practice? And what are the Browns doing with some of their recent (and upcoming) roster decisions? Let's explore on Zac Jackson and Friends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →One Local Star Isn't Coming Home. Another Isn't Leaving.
2w ago00:27:48Tap to summarizeZac Jackson started this podcast before the news of Denzel Ward's extension. Ward seems likely to finish his career with the rebuilding Browns and LeBron James is almost certainly finishing his outside of Cleveland. Check in on both storylines and the QB battle on the eve of the Browns' first full training camp practice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Summer Series: Kent State Coach Mark Carney
3w ago00:39:40Tap to summarizeZac Jackson talks with Cleveland native and Kent State head football coach Mark Carney about Carney's 2025 promotion to full-time head coach, the state of college football, the state of quarterbacking at every level and the Cleveland Browns' perpetual quarterback search. The Zac Jackson and Friends Podcast is presented by Fully Loaded Chew. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Talkin' Ball With Akron Zips Coach Dustin Ford
4w ago00:41:59Tap to summarizeThe Summer Break Series rolls on. Zac Jackson is joined by new University of Akron men's basketball coach Dustin Ford for a discussion on basketball roots, the ever-changing business of college sports and why a high bar is a good thing for a first-time college head coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Browns Talk With Spencer German
Jul 1200:43:48Tap to summarizeFirst-time guest Spencer German of 92.3 The Fan and LockedOnBrowns joins Zac Jackson for a preview of training camp, the quarterback competition and the beginning of the Todd Monken era for the Browns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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