The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
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.
Best of the Browns on 92.3 The Fan: Cleveland fans explode after Deshaun Watson gets Week 1 start
Cleveland sports radio is in absolute meltdown mode after the Browns officially named Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders. Grab your popcorn for a rant-filled breakdown of press conference trainwrecks, massive fan outrage, and peak Cleveland sports dysfunction.
Aug 24
32 min
Full Show: Monday, August 24, 2026
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect a disastrous Browns preseason performance where fans booed Deshaun Watson, leading to a defensive post-game press conference. They compare Watson's struggles and massive contract to the rising potential of Shedeur Sanders and the legacy of the recently retired Nick Chubb, while also discussing Guardians baseball and a humorous mistaken identity story involving Nick Wilson. 01:50 - Browns QB Competition 07:45 - Watson's Physical Limitations 14:35 - Nick Chubb Retirement 22:10 - Todd Monken Evaluation 28:50 - Salary Cap Penalties 36:10 - Emergency Management Meetings 45:40 - Monken's Presser Review 53:45 - Cleveland Legends Legacy 01:01:00 - Accountability And Faith 01:07:30 - Comparing Chubb And Watson 01:16:00 - Lima Likes Guardians Baseball 01:22:40 - Da'Quan Wright LSU Move 01:30:30 - Media Feuds Discussion 01:38:30 - Interview With Daryl Ruiter 01:47:15 - Crisis Management Failures 01:55:40 - Fan Reputation Debate 02:03:00 - Professional Criticism Discussion 02:13:30 - Roster Cuts Penalty 02:22:35 - William Hung Watson Cameo
Aug 24
2 hr 34 min
Hour 1: Deshaun Watson vs. Cleveland Fans
Ken and Lima analyze Deshaun Watson's struggling preseason performance and his controversial reaction to being booed by Cleveland fans. They discuss the financial burden of his contract and debate whether a change at quarterback is necessary despite significant cap penalties. 01:50 - Watson Performance and Contract 07:30 - Watson Comments On Fans 12:20 - Franchise Culture and Chubb 22:45 - Debating The Starting Quarterback 31:10 - Handling The Heel Role 37:00 - Final Quarterback Decision Talk
Aug 24
39 min
Hour 2: Todd Monken Faces Browns QB Dilemma After Deshaun Watson Struggles
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect the tension following the Browns' preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills, highlighting Todd Monken's comments on the quarterback battle. They explore the fan base's growing frustration with Deshaun Watson's behavior and performance, alongside a breakdown of Shedeur Sanders' preseason showing. The segment also includes a review of the Guardians' recent win streak and prospect developments. 02:15 - Monken Post-Game Reaction 06:45 - Watson Earring Interview Tenor 10:50 - Fan Privilege To Boo 15:10 - Benchings And Dead Cap 20:50 - Caller Criticisms Of Watson 24:55 - NFL Owners Relish Chaos 28:40 - Watson Post-Game Comments 34:30 - Guardians Lima Likes Segment 39:10 - Shedeur Sanders Preseason Play
Aug 24
38 min
Hour 3: Daryl Ruiter: Deshaun Watson Is Washed and the Browns Must Start Shedeur
Ken Carman recounts a humorous incident of mistaken identity on the highway involving Nick Wilson. The conversation then shifts to a stark critique of the Browns quarterback situation featuring Daryl Ruiter, who argues that Deshaun Watson appears washed compared to the rising Shedeur Sanders. They also analyze the growing divide between players and fans following a series of disappointing performances. 01:52 - Ken's Mistaken Identity Story 06:25 - Shedeur Sanders' Preseason Rise 16:08 - Daryl Ruiter on Quarterbacks 20:58 - Deshaun Watson Performance Debate 24:57 - Managing Team-Fan Relations 28:13 - Nick Chubb's All-Time Rank 35:02 - Predicting Future Fan Reactions
Aug 24
37 min
Hour 4: Monken's Looming Choice: Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders?
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the tense atmosphere in Cleveland as Todd Monken prepares to name a starting quarterback. They weigh Deshaun Watson's poor preseason performance and massive contract against the potential of Shedeur Sanders. They also share a humorous Cameo from William Hung and take calls from frustrated listeners regarding the franchise's direction. 01:50 - Morning Routines and Houseguests 05:10 - Browns QB Decision Looming 08:40 - Financial Realities of Watson 12:34 - Monken's Support for Deshaun 18:17 - William Hung Cameo Troll 22:14 - Fans Slapped by Decision 27:32 - Shedeur Sanders Performance Debate 38:53 - Shedeur's Coin Toss Confusion
Aug 24
38 min
Was Watson's Postgame Comment About the Fans Fair?
The hosts dig into Deshaun Watson's postgame remark blaming Browns fans' history of booing him rather than his performance, and debate whether that framing holds up given the two picks and shaky play. They also break down Shedeur Sanders' coin toss blunder from his WEWS interview with Aditi Kinkhabwala, joking that whoever knows to show up for the coin toss should be named starter. A caller from Seven Hills argues Shedeur has shown steady improvement each week and just needs the next three weeks to close the gap, while a caller from Albuquerque makes the case for starting Watson so the team still has upside options if he fails.
Aug 24
9 min
Would Every Browns Fan Really Start Shedeur Over Watson?
The crew debates whether Todd Monken will name Deshaun Watson the starter despite his rough preseason performance, and whether that decision would be a slap in the face to Browns fans or just Monken doing what he thinks is best for the locker room. A caller from Bedford pushes back hard, arguing that starting Watson would tank Monken's credibility and confirm the organization never really wanted Shedeur Sanders in the first place. The hosts agree that if they owned the team they'd start Shedeur, but debate whether Monken picking Watson is really about appeasing the locker room rather than spiting the fanbase.
Aug 24
21 min
Does Starting Deshaun Watson Mean Todd Monken Has Given Up On Shedeur?
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima float the theory that Deshaun Watson may have sabotaged his own audition on purpose, freaking out under the boos and venting frustrations he'd been sitting on for years. A caller pushes the idea that Todd Monken keeps talking himself into squeezing something out of Watson no matter what happens on the field, and Carman and Lima wonder aloud what it says about Monken's read on Shedeur Sanders if Watson gets the nod anyway. The two also dig into the $86 million cap penalty boxing the Browns in and admit even they can't fully explain Monken's continued faith in Watson.
Aug 24
14 min
Would Fans Still Boo Deshaun Watson If The Browns Were 2-0?
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima run a hypothetical where the Browns start 2-0 with Deshaun Watson playing average football, debating whether the home crowd would still turn on him or if winning erases the boos entirely. Carman argues it's simple, fans everywhere boo bad performances and cheer good ones, and pushes back hard on the idea that Cleveland's reaction is uniquely toxic compared to any other city's fan base. The two also revisit Watson blaming the media and fans for his picks, with Carman sarcastically taking the blame himself, before bracing for the possibility that the Browns still name Watson the starter.
Aug 24
12 min
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