Zac Jackson and Friends
Episodes
One Big Game (Three Big Games. Really) For The Browns' Future
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson goes over the uncertain state of the Browns. Shedeur Sanders absolutely deserves a chance (and is getting a chance) to play his way into t...
Some Interesting Browns Numbers + More Shedeur Thoughts
09 Dec 2025
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Zac Jackson goes over some of the production of the Browns' rookie class as a whole, then shifts to some leftover thoughts on Shedeur Sanders: the arg...
Shedeur Trending Up, Others Heading Out
08 Dec 2025
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Zac Jackson goes over the Browns' bizarre but compelling 31-29 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Shedeur Sanders is clearly worth further development. The...
Q&A: The #AskinJackson Browns Mailbag
05 Dec 2025
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Zac Jackson rambles through some Cam Ward and Browns - Titans thoughts, then he opens the #AskinJackson mailbag for listener questions on the future o...
Random Ramblings On The Browns + Online Lunacy
02 Dec 2025
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Zac Jackson offers some thoughts on the Browns, the importance of patience with Shedeur Sanders, Ohio State heading to the Big Ten Championship Game a...
Five Games Left...But It's Over
01 Dec 2025
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Zac Jackson on the Browns' continued special teams failures, the impotent offense and the impending end of Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry's six year...
Turkey, Gravy and Shedeur-Mania, Episode 2
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson talks Browns-49ers, the blessed traditions involved with Thanksgiving football and the second start for Cleveland Browns rookie quarterbac...
Leaving Las Vegas Victorious: What's Next For Shedeur And The Browns?
24 Nov 2025
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Zac Jackson recaps another dominant day by Myles Garrett and the Browns defense, the starting debut of uber-confident rookie Shedeur Sanders and the l...
Are You Ready For Sunday? Is Shedeur?
21 Nov 2025
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Zac Jackson talks Shedeur Sanders' first NFL start, a titanic matchup of 2-8 teams, the quarterback carousel that's preceded Sunday's game and some ot...
Some Optimism For Shedeur Sanders? Yes, Just A Little
19 Nov 2025
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Zac Jackson discusses the latest change in the Browns' quarterbacking plans and both the NFL debut and pending NFL starting debut of Shedeur Sanders. ...
Shedeur's Flop, Browns Madness And Why Everyone Was Right
17 Nov 2025
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Zac Jackson goes over Myles Garrett's greatness, the Ravens' flaws and the insanity -- on all fronts -- surrounding the NFL debut of Shedeur Sanders, ...
Talking Browns - Ravens With Jeff Zrebiec
14 Nov 2025
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Zac Jackson goes over the standard lunacy of another week with the 2-7 Cleveland Browns, then talks to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec about Sunday's Brow...
Wagon Wheels and Boo Birds
11 Nov 2025
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Zac Jackson has stories of Akron - Kent State games past, praise for Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and no real answers on the puzzling and dysfu...
Browns Jetting On To An Uncertain Future
10 Nov 2025
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That was absolutely pathetic and embarrassing. The Jets stink! So, what's next for the Browns? What can we take away from the first game with Tommy Re...
DePodesta Out, A New Play Caller And A November Game For April
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns is the Browns. Paul DePodesta no longer works for the Browns. Kevin Stefanski no longer calls the plays. If the Browns beat the Jets Sunday...
Thanks For All The Wisdom And Laughs, Pop
05 Nov 2025
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I lost my grandfather, Eugene Jackson, on October 30. He was 90 and he was ready to go, but we're gonna miss him. So this podcast is a tribute to him ...
Early NFL Draft Talk With The Athletic's Dane Brugler
30 Oct 2025
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It's too early to talk 2026 NFL Draft...unless you're a Cleveland Browns fan. Zac Jackson is joined by Dane Brugler, The Athletic's NFL Draft guru, fo...
Browns Trade Talk + Draft Lookahead with Nick Baumgardner
28 Oct 2025
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Zac Jackson shares some thoughts on the Browns' quarterback situation and trade deadline planning, then is joined by The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner f...
Faith In These Guys? No, Not Even A Little
27 Oct 2025
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It was another Sunday for Jerry Jeudy, Dillon Gabriel, Kevin Stefanski and others. Myles Garrett was Superman, but the Browns as a whole were bad enou...
Getting You Ready For Browns - Patriots
24 Oct 2025
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Zac Jackson goes over Drake Maye's hot streak, the Browns' offensive struggles and some of the key numbers ahead of Browns - Patriots Sunday. He's joi...
The Browns Aren't (Totally) Dead Yet (Maybe)
22 Oct 2025
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Zac Jackson goes over the beginning of another work week for the Browns. How good is New England? What do the next three Browns' games really mean? Is...
Much Rejoicing: Browns Dominate Hapless Dolphins, 31-6
20 Oct 2025
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Zac Jackson and Mike Fuline take you through Browns 31, Dolphins 6 and the overall temperature of the Browns. What still needs fixed? What's worth get...
Flacco Can Still Fling It. The Browns Still Can't Score
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson talks about the wild Thursday nighter, what Mike Tomlin knew (and feared) and why Joe Flacco's performance reflects so poorly on the broke...
It's Just How It Looks (And It Looks Bad)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the Browns, it's as bad as it looks. The numbers are bad. The drops are bad. The whole thing just seems...sunk. Listen to Zac Jackson go through t...
A Predictable Disaster In Pittsburgh
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns and their completely inept offense got steamrolled in Pittsburgh Sunday. It was over immediately, and it frankly doesn't seem fixable. Join...
Interpreting The Browns Moves Of The Week
09 Oct 2025
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Shocked? Frustrated? Actually excited about this team's future? The Browns have made two surprising trades since returning from London and seem poised...
Farewell, Mr. Flacco
08 Oct 2025
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Zac Jackson talks the news of the day: Joe Flacco to Cincinnati in the first ever Browns-Bengals trade. Plus, what's ailing the Browns' offense certai...
Leaving London After A Crushing Loss
06 Oct 2025
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Zac Jackson goes over the Browns' 21-17 loss to the Vikings. What went right? How could they not close it out? Why was the fourth quarter offense so b...
Fancy That? Catching Up To The Browns In London
03 Oct 2025
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Zac Jackson checks in from the site of the Browns' temporary British headquarters. What's the vibe? What's the internal belief in Dillon Gabriel? Can ...
What We Do And Don't Know About Dillon Gabriel
01 Oct 2025
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From London, Zac Jackson weighs in on the Browns' quarterback change and the importance of this weekend's game. He's joined by college football Chris ...
Big Browns Questions After Another Disastrous Loss
29 Sep 2025
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Zac Jackson goes over the debacle in Detroit: What was different for the Browns? Why does every game feel the same? What good would an instant quarter...
Rapid Rundown: Browns at Lions
26 Sep 2025
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Zac Jackson is joined by Colton Pouncy, The Athletic's Detroit Lions beat writer, for a discussion on Sunday's game. Can the Browns defense dominate a...
Closing GB Thoughts + Planning Ahead with Scott DiBenedetto
23 Sep 2025
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Zac Jackson talks Browns, Grant Delpit and the statement made by the Lions Monday night in Baltimore. He's also joined by former NFL scout Scott DiBen...
Somehow, The Browns Won This Fight
22 Sep 2025
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The offense is terrible. The defense is rugged, though, and the defense kept the Browns afloat Sunday. It all came together in stunning fashion over t...
Rapid Rundown: Browns vs. Packers
19 Sep 2025
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Zac Jackson is joined by Matt Schneidman of The Athletic for a preview of Sunday's Browns-Packers game. It's Micah vs. Myles, a nasty GB defense vs. a...
Let's Not Declare The Browns Dead Yet (Even Though They Probably Are)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson talks you through the transition from last week's loss in Baltimore to this week's game vs. Green Bay, then he's joined by Supreme Footbal...
There's Nothing Wrong With Wanting Actual Wins
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The overmatched Browns got buried in Baltimore. Shocking? No. Understandable? Yes. But at some point, better has to be expected. Zac Jackson and Mike ...
Rapid Rundown: Browns - Ravens
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson goes over the keys to the Browns potentially pulling an upset in Baltimore Sunday. If the kicker fails again, that's really on the folks i...
Previewing Browns - Ravens with Jeff Zrebiec
10 Sep 2025
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Joe Flacco is going in the Ravens' Ring of Honor soon. Could he possibly pull the upset Sunday for the Browns? Zac Jackson and Jeff Zrebiec go over wh...
You Simply Can't Lose That Game. The Browns Did
08 Sep 2025
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Zac Jackson on the Browns' season openers: the missed kicks, the blown chances and the history of ineptitude repeating itself. But there were some pos...
Football's Back + Browns Optimism with Joe Thomas
05 Sep 2025
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Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas talks with Manchester Journalism Hall of Famer Zac Jackson about Sunday's Browns-Bengals game and the season ahe...
Getting Ready For Sunday And The Season
03 Sep 2025
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NFL Football is almost back. The Browns face a must-win game Sunday but might be playing for 2027 anyway. Zac Jackson talks Sunday's Battle of Ohio wi...
Ready For Some Ohio State Football?
28 Aug 2025
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Zac Jackson talks to Steve Helwagen of Bucknuts and Cameron Teague Robinson of The Athletic about the defending national champions. Who's up next? Wha...
Roster Shaping + Survive Your Survivor Pool
27 Aug 2025
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Zac Jackson goes over the state of the Browns' roster with Labor Day Weekend directly ahead. Later, he's joined by ClevTA of ClevAnalytics.com for a d...
Kenny Pickett, We Hardly Knew Ye
26 Aug 2025
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Zac Jackson has a fast reaction to the Browns-Raiders trade involving Kenny Pickett. The Browns probably felt they had to do it for multiple reasons, ...
Kicker Drama, QB Drama and Roster Cuts Dead Ahead
24 Aug 2025
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Zac Jackson discusses the state of the Cleveland Browns at the end of the preseason. What's encouraging? What's alarming? Why did Shedeur Sanders stin...
Carson Schwesinger Is Hashtag Good
21 Aug 2025
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Zac Jackson talks with Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger on his fast rise and fast adjustment to the NFL. Also, Zac has some thoughts on Myl...
The Browns Have A Starter - And Have 247 Days 'Til The Draft
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson on the Browns' QB announcement, why he thinks all four will make the active roster and some of the clear roster priorities with the cut to...
The Browns Have Departed Philly. Did Any Perceptions Change?
17 Aug 2025
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Zac Jackson recaps the Browns' week in Philadelphia and Dillon Gabriel's first preseason start. What changed? What are areas of concern? How did the B...
Fresh Princes, Fresh Headlines and Due Diligence
14 Aug 2025
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The Browns have wrapped two days of joint practices with the Super Bowl champion Eagles. There are some off-field headlines, too. Zac Jackson goes ove...
A Lot Of Current Shedeur Arguments Actually Sell Him Short
13 Aug 2025
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Day 1 is in the books for the Browns in Philly, and Shedeur Sanders' injury is the news of the day. Zac Jackson has a practice recap and also some big...
On To Philly: Shedeur, Schemes and Football Dork-ism with Lance Reisland
12 Aug 2025
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Zac Jackson discusses the growth of the Browns' offense, then hosts an in-depth conversation with Lance Reisland of Cleveland.com on how the Browns ca...
On Shedeur, Detours And An Impressive Pro Debut
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson goes over Shedeur Sanders' night in Charlotte. Not perfect but impressive, wasn't it? Get insights from the press box, postgame locker roo...
Flacco's Wisdom, Shedeur's Start + Other Rookies To Watch
07 Aug 2025
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Zac Jackson delivers a third podcast from the Browns' stay in Charlotte. He talks Friday night preseason expectations for Shedeur Sanders, the myth of...
Browns In Charlotte: What Made Sense + What Didn't
06 Aug 2025
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The Browns and Panthers held a joint practice Wednesday morning. Shedeur Sanders will start Friday night's preseason game, but that did not factor in ...
Charlotte: Shedeur's Chance To Make An Impression
05 Aug 2025
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Zac Jackson checks in ahead of the Browns' joint practice in Carolina with a rundown on the quarterback situation and some truths on Shedeur Sanders a...
The Browns Have Some Situations As Camp Week 3 Begins
03 Aug 2025
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Zac Jackson tackles the Browns' quarterback uncertainty and competition, then dives into some other issues ahead of the start of the third week of tra...
Scratchy Voice Takes On Shedeur, McLaurin and More
01 Aug 2025
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Zac Jackson shares some impressions of the Browns' first seven training camp practices and then tackles the truth about Shedeur Sanders' first NFL tra...
Early Browns Camp Notables + A Conversation with Wyatt Teller
27 Jul 2025
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Zac Jackson runs through some highs and lows from the first four days of Browns training camp, then talks with Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller about the t...
Way Too Early Impressions of Browns Training Camp
25 Jul 2025
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Zac Jackson on two days of Browns training camp: Joe Flacco as QB1, Shedeur Sanders as QB4, major questions at running back and Jordan Hicks chooses t...
Here We Go: Browns Open Training Camp
23 Jul 2025
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Zac Jackson runs through some of the key storylines of Browns training camp and outlines the itinerary for the start of camp and the four-man quarterb...
The Toughest Job in College Football? Mark Carney Might Have It
19 Jul 2025
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Zac Jackson talks with interim Kent State football coach Mark Carney about Carney's Cleveland roots, his coaching journey and the challenges that lie ...
The Browns Quarterback Moments / Memories Draft with Scott Petrak
16 Jul 2025
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Zac Jackson is joined by Scott Petrak of the Chronicle Telegram and Brownszone for a quick trip down memory lane. Ahead of the 2025 summer training ca...
The State of College Sports and Ohio Bobcats Basketball with Jeff Boals
10 Jul 2025
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Zac Jackson is joined by Ohio University mens basketball coach Jeff Boals for a discussion on the state of college basketball. Jeff's long path throug...
Shedeur-Mania and Other Browns Camp Thoughts with Dan Labbe
07 Jul 2025
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Dan Labbe of Cleveland.com joins Zac Jackson for a pre-training camp discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of the Browns' roster, early quarterba...
Little Lies and Big Goals with Anthony Lima
03 Jul 2025
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Zac Jackson is joined by Anthony Lima of 92.3 The Fan for a discussion on everything from LeBron James to the state of journalism to the awkward futur...
Stadium Construction and Cavs Reconstruction
29 Jun 2025
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Zac Jackson talks Cavs' summertime business, the Browns' pending move to Brook Park and some podcast business. Your feedback on what and who you want ...
Eddie George: New Challenges and Michigan Memories
19 Jun 2025
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Zac Jackson is joined by legendary running back and new Bowling Green State University head football coach Eddie George for a discussion on how he got...
Summer Break Browns Observations + QB Talk
16 Jun 2025
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Zac Jackson runs through everything he saw at Browns minicamp, the state of the quarterback competition and the impressive start by Shedeur Sanders. W...
Talking Browns OTAs + Minicamp with Ty Dunne
09 Jun 2025
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Zac Jackson and Ty Dunne of GoLongTD.com share Browns quarterback and offseason observations. Zac also discusses Nick Chubb's likely signing with Hous...
Let's Go (Mini) Camping
05 Jun 2025
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Zac Jackson on the state of the Browns' quarterback competition, some practice observations and how to gauge the roster in some key spots right now --...
Browns, Shedeur, Cavs and More with Jason Lloyd
03 Jun 2025
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Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic share early Browns OTA observations on Joe Flacco, Shedeur Sanders and Dawand Jones, then talk the disappo...
Six Takes: Flacco, Shedeur and Patience
29 May 2025
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SheduerMania is real. Just give it time.Joe Flacco is an important Cleveland Brown. Jerry Jeudy is a really fast and also important Cleveland Brown. ...
Six Takes: Cavs, Browns QBs and More
22 May 2025
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Why did the Cavs falter? It's hard to pick one reasonIt's OK to be excited about Shedeur SandersThings / names to watch as the Browns begin OTA practi...
Cavs Are Back + Browns Minicamp Rundown
10 May 2025
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Shedeur Mania is here.Donovan Mitchell is pretty good.
Getting You Ready For Cavs-Pacers with Joe Vardon
02 May 2025
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Cavs in 5? Or at the Pacers going to be a tough out.How did the Cavs react to the drafting of Shedeur Sanders?Can the Cavs win it all?
About Hope: For the Browns' Draft Class + Cavs' Title Hopes
30 Apr 2025
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Zac Jackson and Mike Fuline talk the Browns' 2025 draft class and the impossible to predict quarterback competition. Later, they look ahead to Cavs-Pa...
Cleveland Browns Draft Wrap: Wild or S(h)mart? Or Both?
28 Apr 2025
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Mason Graham plus a 2026 first-rounder makes sense. Dillion Gabriel in the third round makes zero sense. What to make of the rest of it? No idea rig...
Cleveland Browns Round One Instant Reaction
25 Apr 2025
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Did the Browns make a mistake? Did Jacksonville give up too much?Might the Browns land an Ohio State running back Friday evening?
Draft Week: Hunter 'The Unicorn' + Remembering Some Guys
24 Apr 2025
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The Browns' offseason program is underway, Joe Flacco held a press conference and the draft is here.Should we expect some real suspense and some trade...
Draft Week: Analyzing The Board + My Favorite Defensive Players
22 Apr 2025
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What does recent draft QB history tell us about this year?Some names you might remember + some names to knowA reminder on how the Browns got here and ...
Draft Week: Browns Chatter + My Favorite Offensive Players
19 Apr 2025
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What did we really learn from Andrew Berry's pre-draft press conference?Are the Browns really locked in on Travis Hunter?How do the Browns prioritize ...
Talking Joe Flacco and Jaxson Dart
13 Apr 2025
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The Browns have to be careful trading up -- everybody wants their 2026 first-rounder.Joe Flacco's return is good for the locker room and meeting rooms...
QB Jockeying and Posturing: Two Weeks Out
10 Apr 2025
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Zac Jackson on deciphering draft clues, the madness of the NBA and why the Browns and Giants are tied through their respective quarterback searches. ...
The Browns Head to Colorado
03 Apr 2025
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Zac Jackson on the owners' meetings, the ongoing pursuit of Kirk Cousins, the Browns talking up Travis Hunter and Colorado's pro day Friday.
Final Countdown for the Draft Guessing Game
30 Mar 2025
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Zac Jackson on Cam Ward's pro day, the Titans holding a silent auction, the madness involved with the overall Browns' quarterback search and what he's...
Just To Be Honest With You...
22 Mar 2025
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Zac Jackson talks through the Browns' offseason moves, what happens on the pro day circuit and how to differentiate a build from a rebuild.
Cleveland to Canton: Back On
09 Mar 2025
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Is Cam Ward next? Can the Browns still make key additions in free agency? Exploring the different angles of Myles Garrett's change of heart.
Free Agency Is Here. Will Myles Garrett Find Freedom?
06 Mar 2025
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Joel Bitonio is back for 2025 and the Browns are salary-cap compliant. Everything is great, right?In this episode, we explore the challenges of tradin...
Cam Ward and NFL Combine Talk
28 Feb 2025
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Zac Jackson talks Myles Garrett, Cam Ward and the Indy rumor mill, then is joined by Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic for a discussion on the QB draft...
Browns' Issues + NFL Scouting Combine
25 Feb 2025
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Zac Jackson talks Browns offseason priorities, realities and what really goes on at the NFL Scouting Combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Browns Offseason + Sports Media with Ben Axelrod
20 Feb 2025
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Zac Jackson is joined by Ben Axelrod of Awful Announcing for a discussion on the state of sports media, Browns apathy and more. Learn more about your ...
Talkin' Ball with John Fanta
12 Feb 2025
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Zac Jackson is joined by native Clevelander and Fox Sports broadcaster John Fanta for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the Browns, Fanta's ...
Myles Garrett Media Tour + Super Bowl Props with ClevTA
06 Feb 2025
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In the wake of Myles Garrett's Radio Row tour, Zac Jackson talks a little Cavs and a little Browns, then talks Super Bowl props and picks with ClevTA ...
The Browns Must Grant (And Maximize) Myles Garrett's Trade Request
03 Feb 2025
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Zac Jackson talks Myles Garrett's trade request going public, what the Browns must do in the coming months and why this is all awkward yet unsurprisin...
Senior Bowl Check In
29 Jan 2025
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Zac Jackson checks in from Senior Bowl practices with notes on Myles Garrett, the Browns' quarterback search and what the Browns hope to accomplish th...
Diving Into The Browns' Quarterback Search
24 Jan 2025
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Zac Jackson talks Senior Bowl quarterbacks and the Browns' offseason itinerary, then is joined by Josh Kendall of The Athletic for a discussion on Kir...
Unstoppable Buckeyes + The Power of Connectivity
21 Jan 2025
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Zac Jackson talks Senior Bowl, NFL roster building and Ohio State's run from a stunning loss to the national title. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Previewing Ohio State - Notre Dame with Paul Keels
15 Jan 2025
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Zac Jackson talks a little Browns business, then turns towards Monday's national championship game with special guest Paul Keels, the longtime radio v...
Browns 2024 Detox with Scott Petrak
09 Jan 2025
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Zac Jackson talks some College Football Playoff, then is joined by Scott Petrak of the Chronicle-Telegram to talk the overall state of the Browns, Myl...