Best Beside The Point With Jake Podcasts (2025)

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Browns Fantasy Football Breakdown | 'Upper Hand Fantasy' 4:54

7h ago4:54

4:54

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here): In this clip, Faraz shares his thoughts on the Browns in fantasy football land this season. Are there any values to be had for the team projected to score the fewest points in the NFL? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab…

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Full Show - Monday, June 30, 2025 2:28:54

10h ago2:28:54

2:28:54

Full Show - Monday, June 30, 2025

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Hour 1: In denial over waving the Guardians' white flag? + What Lonzo Ball trade means for Cavs + Lima Likes 37:46

10h ago37:46

37:46

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Hour 2: Would you go all-in for one more LeBron run? + Danny Cunningham + About Last Night 37:36

10h ago37:36

37:36

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Hour 3: Most embarrassing Cleveland sports situation right now? + Daryl Ruiter + What are you holding onto for Cavs? 35:52

10h ago35:52

35:52

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Hour 4: No excuse for Guardians bothers Ken + Matt Dery + WNBA officially back in Cleveland! 37:39

10h ago37:39

37:39

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You want passion from the fans + WNBA team to Cleveland in 2028 9:55

11h ago9:55

9:55

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Matt Dery: I don't put a lot of blame on Stephen Vogt for Guardians' struggles; 'talent deficiency' in the field on the front office 15:56

11h ago15:56

15:56

Matt Dery of Audacy's 'Dery Bros. GuardiansCast' joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to vent frustrations on the struggling Cleveland Guardians. The guys talk with Matt about the Guardians' biggest issues and what could be done to overcome the recent tough stretch.

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Why not being able to use this excuse about the Guardians disturbs Ken 11:47

12h ago11:47

11:47

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima talk about the Cleveland Guardians' rough recent stretch, and how not being able to use a certain factor to explain the Guardians' struggles frustrates Ken.

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If you're the Cavs, what are you holding onto? + Who can you trust besides Donovan Mitchell? 9:44

12h ago9:44

9:44

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers' need to make change during the offseason, who you can trust for a postseason stretch, and which teams could usurp the Cavs next season.

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Daryl Ruiter: Gov. DeWine expected to sign Brook Park budget into law today; likely won't veto stadium funding 15:17

12h ago15:17

15:17

Daryl Ruiter joins Ken Carman & Anthony Lima to go over the latest on the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, and Guardians.

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What's the most embarrassing situation in Cleveland sports: Browns, Cavs, or Guardians? 11:14

13h ago11:14

11:14

Anthony Lima returns to ask Ken Carman (and listeners) a diabolical question: Which is the most embarrassing situation of the three Cleveland sports teams right now?

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About Last Night: Chase DeLauter an option? + Cavs trade Isaac Okoro for Lonzo Ball 11:30

13h ago11:30

11:30

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima take you through what you may have missed 'About Last Night!'

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Danny Cunningham: If LeBron returning to Cavs is a 1-year deal, it's a 'no' for me; would have to ensure 2-3 years 13:43

14h ago13:43

13:43

Danny Cunningham ('Locked on Cavs', 'The Inside Shot' on Substack) joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima after the Cavs made a series of deals over the weekend. Danny and the guys crack down on the moves, as well as the potential for a familiar face to return to Cleveland.

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Would you want LeBron James back for one more run with the Cavs? 12:23

14h ago12:23

12:23

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the reports of LeBron James exercising his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, despite talks of LeBron reportedly keeping an eye on the Lakers' future and whether that could mean a potential move for the future Hall of Famer...perhaps back a familiar city?

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Lima Likes: Big Baller Brand resurgence; Awful NBA Draft watch; Jake Paul wins again 11:39

14h ago11:39

11:39

Anthony Lima returns from his vacation to tell you what 'Lima Likes' from this past weekend!

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Guardians offense is so bad + What the Lonzo Ball trade means for the Cavs 10:58

14h ago10:58

10:58

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima lament on the Cleveland Guardians' sluggish offense during the month of June before going into the Cleveland Cavaliers' trade for Lonzo Ball, and why there is pressure on Donovan Mitchell.

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Are we in denial about waving the white flag on the Guardians season? 15:08

15h ago15:08

15:08

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima open Monday morning by reflecting on the Cleveland Guardians' weekend sweep at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Guardians' "listless" offense and "poor" management by Stephen Vogt this season.

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Best Interviews on 92.3 The Fan: June 23-27 1:31:36

1d ago1:31:36

1:31:36

In interviews on 92.3 The Fan this week, Mike DeCourcy, David Shumate & Spencer Davies speak on what the Cavs are getting in Tyrese Proctor. Also, Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi, Guardians analyst Chris Gimenez & Browns broadcaster Nathan Zegura!

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Best of the Cavs on 92.3 The Fan: The Eastern Conference is wide open 1:25:04

2h ago1:25:04

1:25:04

The best conversations about the Cavaliers from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and Afternoon Drive. Reacting to the conclusion of the NBA Finals, what the Cavs can learn from it, and what Tyrese Haliburton's injury means for the competitive balance of the East. Also weighing in on reports that the Cavs dangled Darius Garlan…

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Best of Guardians on 92.3 The Fan: When will DeLauter get the call? 1:13:57

2d ago1:13:57

1:13:57

The best conversations about the Guards from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and Afternoon Drive. The middling lineup remains a prominent topic of discussion. Will team brass look to the minors for reinforcements, such as Chase DeLauter and C.J. Kayfus? And, if so, when? Featuring guest spots by Guardians chief spokesman Cur…

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Best of Browns on 92.3 The Fan: Goodbye or good riddance to downtown stadium? 1:14:29

2d ago1:14:29

1:14:29

The best conversations about the Browns from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and Afternoon Drive during the week of June 23-27. Reacting to the Browns getting the green light to build a new domed stadium in Brook Park with the passage of the state budget. Will you miss the lakefront stadium? Or glad to be rid of it? Also tal…

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Best of The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima: June 23-27 1:03:20

3d ago1:03:20

1:03:20

The best conversations from Ken and Anthony during the previous week. Talking Cavs offseason plans and whether their path to the Finals has suddenly become easier; the Browns' goals for 2025 and the latest on Shedeur Sanders; and how to determine whether the Guardians have had a successful season.

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Full Show - Friday, June 27, 2025 2:32:23

3d ago2:32:23

2:32:23

Full Show - Friday, June 27, 2025

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Hour 1: Cavs 2nd-round picks + Not our rivals, but we don't want them to move + Guardians need to "get off the bench" 36:20

3d ago36:20

36:20

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Hour 2: Browns open camp schedule + What's wrong with the Guardians? + Zack Meisel 39:51

3d ago39:51

39:51

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Hour 3: Guardians lacking fight, energy + 0627 820 - Mike DeCourcy + About Last Night 34:44

3d ago34:44

34:44

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Hour 4: Nathan Zegura + Happy birthday, Ken! + Should taunting be allowed in the NFL 41:27

3d ago41:27

41:27

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Celebrating Ken's birthday 10:36

3d ago10:36

10:36

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Happy birthday, Ken! + Should the NFL allow taunting again? 14:22

3d ago14:22

14:22

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter celebrate Ken's birthday before going into a discussion as to whether taunting rules should be eased in the NFL.

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Nathan Zegura: There may be more present & future incentive to see what you have in Kenny Pickett than Joe Flacco 16:29

3d ago16:29

16:29

Nathan Zegura of the Cleveland Browns Radio Network joins Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter to go over the latest on the Cleveland Browns offseason.

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About Last Night: What Cavs draft picks may mean for Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill 8:14

4d ago8:14

8:14

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Michael DeCourcy: Tyrese Proctor has a lot of excellent qualities, but he has to build some confidence 15:10

4d ago15:10

15:10

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter talk to Michael DeCourcy of 'The Sporting News' about the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2nd-round draft performance, featuring picks Tyrese Proctor and Saliou Niang.

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Guardians, Stephen Vogt missed an opportunity to show life, energy 11:19

4d ago11:19

11:19

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter reflect on Zack Meisel's comments on the struggles of the Cleveland Guardians, and how the team missed a chance to light a fire under themselves.

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Zack Meisel: Guardians looking for evidence of fight, energy; Chase DeLauter should be up in Cleveland by now 15:52

4d ago15:52

15:52

Zack Meisel of 'The Athletic' joins Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter to go over what's been off with the Cleveland Guardians following a "listless" 6-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.

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Not much of a trade market for Browns QBs + What's wrong with the Guardians right now? 12:29

4d ago12:29

12:29

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter talk about the potential trade market for Cleveland Browns' quarterbacks at this point of the offseason, before admitting what their biggest problems are for the 40-39 Cleveland Guardians.

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Browns open training camp schedule + What position group do Browns take away from to house 4 QBs? 11:29

4d ago11:29

11:29

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter react to the Cleveland Browns' released dates for open training camp practices, before discussing which position groups may need to be thinned out for the Browns to house four quarterbacks on the roster.

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Guardians needed to "get off the bench" in "listless" loss to Blue Jays 10:29

4d ago10:29

10:29

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter discuss the Cleveland Guardians' lackluster 6-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, while producer Owen Lademann gets heated over the Guardians and manager Stephen Vogt's lack of fight over an exchange of hit batsmen involving Jose Ramirez.

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Don't see Bengals as a rival, but we wouldn't want them to move 10:45

4d ago10:45

10:45

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter discuss the Cincinnati Bengals reaching a tentative deal to renovate Paycor Stadium, and how Browns fans may not see the Bengals as a true rival.

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Cavs take Tyrese Proctor, Saliou Niang in 2nd round of NBA Draft 15:06

4d ago15:06

15:06

Ken Carman and Daryl Ruiter (in for Anthony Lima) open Friday morning by reacting to the Cleveland Cavaliers' pair of second-round picks (Tyrese Proctor & Saliou Niang) in the 2025 NBA Draft, emphasizing the need for value as the Cavs did not have a first-round pick this season.

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Full Show - Thursday, June 26, 2025 2:28:32

4d ago2:28:32

2:28:32

Full Show - Thursday, June 26, 2025

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Hour 1: Jose Ramirez "king of the city" + Brook Park dome approved by lawmakers + Expectations to build around Donovan Mitchell based on trust 37:14

4d ago37:14

37:14

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Hour 2: Finding clarity in 2025 Browns + Daryl Ruiter + About Last Night 38:43

4d ago38:43

38:43

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Hour 3: Flacco or Pickett for Week 1? + Mary Kay Cabot + Good memories or riddance for Browns stadium? 35:41

4d ago35:41

35:41

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Hour 4: Stadium memories stem from the Browns, not the stadium + Jimmy Watkins + Should taunting come back to the NFL? 36:54

4d ago36:54

36:54

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More on Browns stadium memories + Cam Jordan wants taunting back? 9:19

4d ago9:19

9:19

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Jimmy Watkins: Not only will the Browns keep all 4 quarterbacks, I think they'll each play at some point 15:38

4d ago15:38

15:38

Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd welcome in Cleveland.com's Jimmy Watkins to talk about the Browns's sudden release of defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo, whether the Browns will start a veteran or a rookie quarterback in Week 1, and why it makes more sense for the Browns to keep all four QBs on the roster.

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Fans' stadium memories stem from the Browns, not the stadium itself 11:56

4d ago11:56

11:56

Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd continue their takes on the current Cleveland Browns lakefront stadium and whether it should be looked at as a flawed beauty or an abject mistake on the lake.

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Good memories or good riddance to the Browns' downtown stadium? 11:33

4d ago11:33

11:33

Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd debate whether the Cleveland Browns' lakefront stadium houses good memories, or if they should never look back after plans for a Brook Park move were approved by state lawmakers.

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Mary Kay Cabot: Would be in Browns' best interest to retain good relationship with the city, be part of downtown renovation 13:05

5d ago13:05

13:05

Mary Kay Cabot (Cleveland.com, The Plain Dealer) joins Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd to go over the latest details on the Cleveland Browns' move to Brook Park, potential NFL owners collusion in regards to Deshaun Watson, and the outlook for the rest of the offseason.

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