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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Episode 043 – Everybody hurts (except Ohio State): Indians, Browns reeling

The Buckeyes looked awesome at Oklahoma. Otherwise, yikes. Broken bones and bruised egos...It was a painful weekend for the Indians and Browns. The guys discuss Plain Dealer reporter Paul Hoynes' declaration that the Tribe's postseason hopes are DOA (and how it made all hell break loose in the team's clubhouse), what's left of the Indians' rotation, and the rash of injuries that has hit the Browns.

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

Episode 042 – Send in the Browns…

The NFL season is here, and the guys try their level best to get excited about the Browns. Is the team tanking? (Depends on how you define "tanking.") Is there anything to look forward to this year? (Actually, yes!) What will constitute a successful season? (It’s a pretty low bar.) ... PLUS: Quick thoughts on UFC 203 in Cleveland and college football's opening weekend.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Episode 041 – State of the Tribe: The good, the bad and the Tomlin

Heading into the final month of the MLB regular season, the guys assess the Tribe pitching staff, the returns the Indians have gotten on their deadline deals for Brandon Guyer and Andrew Miller, as well as the overall state of the team as they try to hold off the Tigers and Royals. ... PLUS: The Browns' notable roster moves this week, a profile of Coach Hue Jackson on NFL.com, and the most interesting games of Week 1 in college football.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Episode 040 – John Kampf of The News-Herald talking high school football, Ohio State

Long-time News-Herald sportswriter John Kampf joins the show to set the scene for the 2016 high school football season in Lake, Geauga and eastern Cuyahoga counties, and take us behind the scenes on what goes into covering games under the lights of Friday nights. He also shares some thoughts on a new-look Ohio State team, the Big Ten and the national playoff picture for college football.

Monday, August 1, 2016

Episode 039 – MLB trade deadline: Indians land big fish—but one gets away

It was the busiest trade deadline of the past 20 years in Major League Baseball, and the Tribe was at the center of the action—for better and worse. The guys discuss the acquisitions of stud reliever Andrew Miller and outfielder Brandon Guyer, as well as the shocking decision by Jonathan Lucroy to veto the trade that would’ve sent him to Cleveland.

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Episode 038 – Tribe at the trade deadline: The waiting is the hardest part

With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming on Monday, the Indians are most definitely buyers this year but seem to be spinning their wheels waiting for a move (or moves) to be made. The guys assess the club’s biggest needs and potential targets. … Plus: Josh Gordon is (mostly) back with the Browns, but does he still fit into the picture in Berea?

Friday, July 8, 2016

Episode 037 – It’s the New World Order of professional basketball, brother!

Dropped a big leg, hit ’em with a steel chair, threw them through the Barber Shop window…Take your pick of wrestling metaphors. Kevin Durant made a shocking heel turn this week by walking away from the Thunder to join the Warriors. The guys dive into NBA free agency with the fallout of the most surprising move in six years, as well as its implications for the Cavs and the rest of the league. … Plus: From memes and custom championship belts to T-shirts and locker room beer baths, WWE has developed an unlikely crossover appeal with mainstream pro sports and Sports Illustrated’s oral history of ‘American Gladiators.’