Zac Jackson and Friends
Episodes
Another Magical MAC March in Cleveland
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson cements his status as the stone-cold worst by spending almost an entire podcast reminiscing about past Mid-American Conference basketball ...
Quick Thoughts On Two Days Of Browns Free Agency
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson goes over a wild day across the sports world and predictably unspectacular start to the free agency period for the Cleveland Browns, who a...
The Actual (Re)Shaping of the Browns Begins Now
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson has some Cleveland Browns thoughts on the eve of the NFL's player movement period. Which quarterback names should Browns fan know? What do...
March Traditions: Browns QB Talk + CBB Talk with Jim Root
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson shares some thoughts on the Browns' first step in the offensive line rebuild and some opinions on the quarterback situation. Later, he's j...
Post-Combine Thoughts On The Browns' QB Situation
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Malik Willis? Anthony Richardson? Someone else? Zac Jackson is back from the NFL Scouting Combine and he lays out his thoughts on the Browns' offensiv...
Todd Monken's 15 (Actually 35) Minutes of Combine Fame
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson checks in from Indianapolis and the NFL Scouting Combine after new Cleveland Browns Head Coach Todd Monken did his press conference and tr...
Checking In From The Combine
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson checks in from the NFL Scouting Combine. He discusses the Browns' likely road map, the Malik Willis situation and some of the other intere...
Combine Kickoff + AFC North Whiparound
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NFL business picks up this week with the start of the NFL Scouting Combine. Zac Jackson has some Browns-related combine thoughts, then it's an AFC Nor...
Point Guards, QBs and Evolving Philosophies with Jerrod Calhoun
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson gives some pre-NFL Scouting Combine Browns thoughts then talks Browns, Cavs, NCAA tournament and more with Jerrod Calhoun, a native of Nor...
NFL Draft Preview: Offensive Tackles
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson is joined by former NFL scout Scott DiBendetto of the DiBrief Substack for a discussion on the top offensive tackles in the 2026 draft. Is...
Hoop Talk with Akron Basketball Coach John Groce
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's an Ohio college basketball edition of Zac Jackson and Friends. Zac Jackson shares some thoughts on the state of Ohio (and Ohio State) college bas...
Cleveland Browns Offseason Road Map
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson provides some dates, names and realities to know as the Browns go about the draft process, prepare for free agency and ultimately begin th...
Harden, Monken and Super Bowl Prop Talk
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson shares some thoughts on Todd Monken's formal Cleveland introduction, the Cavs' aggressive trade for James Harden and what's directly ahead...
Talking Todd Monken (And Maybe A Big Cavs Trade)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson is joined by Jeff Zrebiec, Ravens writer for The Athletic, for a discussion on Todd Monken's time in Baltimore, why Lamar Jackson thrived ...
Getting To Know Todd Monken (Plus Some SEC / Big Ten Talk)
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson and Seth Emerson, national college football writer for The Athletic, talk about Todd Monken and how Monken's time at Georgia shaped his jo...
Too Much Monken (Talk)? Or Not Enough Monken?
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson has some follow-up thoughts on the Browns' hiring of Todd Monken as head coach, the immediate reaction to the hire and some thoughts on th...
Monken's The Man. And Your Initial Response Is...
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson discusses the anti-climactic end of the Browns' prolonged coaching search. Why Todd Monken? Why should Browns fans give him a chance? What...
So, About This Prolonged Browns Coaching Search...
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson checks in from Mobile, Alabama and the Senior Bowl with exactly zero answer to the big question: Why haven't the Browns finalized their co...
Talking Coaching Searches and ... Brisket Tacos
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson goes over what we believe will be the final phase of the Browns' search for a new head coach. He also discusses some realities of the job,...
Browns Search Stalled + Cavs Talk with Danny Cunningham
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson talks the plusses and minuses of the Browns' coaching job and prolonged search, then shifts to an in-depth discussion on the state of the ...
Five In Line (Right Now) For The Browns Job
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is it really Jim Schwartz or Grant Udinski? Will the Buffalo opening throw another curveball in the Browns' coaching search? What do you want to hear ...
Sensible Names and Coach-Search Puzzle Pieces
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson goes over the different ways to view the first 10 days of the Browns' coaching search and the most intriguing of the 10 names currently on...
Browns Questions and Realities with Scott Petrak
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson and Scott Petrak talk the state of the Browns' coaching search, what Mike McDaniel's inclusion might mean, where Jim Schwartz probably sta...
Updates and Thoughts on the Browns' Coaching Search
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson has some thoughts on the first wave of Browns' coaching interviews, the next wave headlined by Rams DC Chris Shula, and the waiting game i...
Browns Coaching Search + NFL Playoff Talk with ClevTA
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson has some thoughts on the Browns' coaching search and the patience required -- for both the organization and the fanbase. Later, Zac is joi...
Do Browns Fans Feel Any Better About Things?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson discusses the state of the Browns 24 hours past the announcement of Kevin Stefanski's firing. What makes sense? What absolutely makes no s...
Kevin Stefanski Is Out. Andrew Berry...Is Staying?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson offers a quick reaction podcast following the Cleveland Browns news of Monday morning and team owner Jimmy Haslam's brief meeting with rep...
Season's Over For The Browns. The Waiting Game Begins (And Ends Soon)
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson goes over the final Sunday of the season in Cincinnati, Myles Garrett breaking the sack record and the awkward uncertainty of what comes n...
A Couple Football Nerds Talking Football
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson is joined by Lance Reisland for a discussion on the state of the Browns, the awkwardness of the final week of the season, Ohio State's Wed...
One Magical Cleveland Sunday. What Does It Change?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson recaps the Browns' upset of the Steelers, the pathetic offensive gameplan the Steelers employed and the deserved curtain call for the Brow...
Holiday Blessings, Greetings and Musings
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson discusses what's at stake for the Cleveland Browns should the Browns accidentally win Sunday's game at Pittsburgh and damage their draft p...
Well, That Was Mostly Familiar
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson goes back over the Browns' 23-20 loss to Buffalo. Should we expect any different from this offense? Is there really any thought to the Bro...
College Football's Present And Future With Ari Wasserman
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson has some thoughts on Myles Garrett, Josh Allen and Sunday's Bills-Browns game. Later, he's joined by On3 college football expert Ari Wasse...
That Should Be All, Folks
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Cleveland Browns feel like they're close to scraping the bottom, again. Does that mean big changes up top and necessary moves to point to the futu...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...