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Thursday, October 26, 2017

Episode 094 – The Browns and the Nightmare on Lou Groza Boulevard

It’s Halloween weekend, so it’s a fitting time for the guys to finally take on the scariest house of horrors in town: Browns headquarters in Berea. … Plus: A preview of Ohio State’s big challenge Saturday vs. Penn State, J.T. Barrett’s search for a second signature win, #Pac12AfterDark and Halloween costumes.

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Intro/outro music: "The 3rd" by Anitek

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Episode 093 – Adjusting to basketball season and the new-look Cavs

It's a new season in the NBA, and the Cavs have a lot of new faces as they look to make a run at a fourth straight Finals. The guys discuss the good, bad and ugly from the team's opening night win over Boston, dealing with the growing pains that come from replacing half your rotation, and ignoring the endless noise that will be sure to surround the team with LeBron in the final year of his contract. ... Plus: A few minutes on uniforms (Ohio State, what are you doing?), and a quick peek ahead to OSU-Penn State next week.

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Episode 092 – Sifting through the ruins of the Indians’ lost October

It’s the day after the Indians’ ALDS disaster, and the guys are still bummed out. What happened to the bats at the top of the order? Was Corey Kluber in worse shape than we knew? How long before an automated strike zone becomes a reality in Major League Baseball? The guys sift through a lot of questions about what went wrong and where things go now. ... Plus, an extended discussion on one more question for the offseason: Have we seen Chief Wahoo on a major league uniform for the final time?

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Episode 091 – Embracing October: Indians-Yankees ALDS preview

The MLB postseason — and all the anxiety that comes with it — is here. The Indians are loaded, and they ended September scorching hot. But October brings unpredictability — and a tough New York Yankees team in the ALDS. The guys discuss the curious setup for the Tribe’s pitching staff, their faith in Terry Francona, the Indians’ myriad lineup options and what to expect from the new Bronx Bombers.

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Episode 090 – Photographer Ken Blaze on shooting Cleveland sports

When he’s not dodging Gatorade bottle caps being launched out of the Indians dugout by Trevor Bauer or accidentally getting thumbed in the eye by J.R. Smith courtside in The Q, photographer Ken Blaze is shooting Cleveland’s biggest sports moments for the most recognizable media outlets in the nation. He joins the show to take the guys behind the lens covering the Indians, Cavs and Browns, and share some of his favorite game day experiences.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Episode 089 – Of course we’re talking about the Indians

After a one-week hiatus, the guys are back to pay homage to the Indians’ once-in-a-lifetime winning streak—which climbed to 21 games on Wednesday—and all of the crazy performances and stats it has produced along the way. … Plus: Some honest-to-God optimism for the Browns and well-founded consternation over Ohio State.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Episode 088 – Browns moves, Q renovations and Buckeyes kicking off

The guys discuss a busy day for the Browns – Joe Haden is cut! Cam Erving is traded! Joe Haden is going…to Pittsburgh?! … Plus: Plans to renovate Quicken Loans Arena have been scrapped. Were they even worth it to begin with? And finally, a primer on the Ohio State football team, which begins its 2017 season on Thursday.