Zac Jackson and Friends
Episodes
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Consequences of 3-14
07 Jan 2025
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Zac Jackson on the end of the Browns' miserable season, the coming end of the Deshaun Watson disaster and the key decisions the Browns must make in or...
Finally (Mercifully) It's Week 18
31 Dec 2024
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Zac Jackson talks the state of the Browns and what might be directly ahead, then says goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025. Learn more about your ad cho...
Buckeyes, Browns and Christmas Cheer
24 Dec 2024
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Zac Jackson delivers a Christmas Eve edition solo pod with a rundown on the sad state of the Browns, the Buckeyes collectively playing to their paygra...
Previewing Buckeyes-Vols and the CFP with David Ubben
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson and The Athletic's David Ubben talk Ohio State - Tennessee, Ryan Day and the entire College Football Playoff landscape ahead of the first ...
Unhappy Holidays: The Browns Season Isn't Over Yet
16 Dec 2024
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Zac Jackson talks the sad state of the Browns, Nick Chubb's injury and the importance of the decisions that lie ahead. Speaking of lie, quit entertain...
Browns Acceptance + Cavs Ascension
11 Dec 2024
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Zac Jackson talks a little football, then brings on Danny Cunningham of LockedOn Cavs and The Inside Shot on Substack to talk Cavs, Donovan Mitchell a...
About Quarterbacks, Uncertain Futures and Pittsburgh
06 Dec 2024
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Zac Jackson runs through the week that was for the Browns and previews Sunday's game in a place that hasn't been kind to the Browns over the years (de...
DoomsDay For Ohio State And Its Head Ball Coach
02 Dec 2024
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Zac Jackson and Mike Fuline talk a little Browns, then dive into last Saturday's disaster in Columbus. There's only one way that Ryan Day can keep his...
Looking to the Browns' Future with Dan Labbe
27 Nov 2024
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Zac Jackson is joined by Dan Labbe of Cleveland.com for a wide-ranging discussion on what matters for the Browns in December, which January decisions ...
Trending Up? Or One Magical (And Snowy) Night?
26 Nov 2024
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Zac Jackson recaps the Browns' wild win over the Steelers and looks ahead to the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Very Normal: Indiana Is Good At Football
21 Nov 2024
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Zac Jackson talks a little Browns, then is joined by Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison to preview Saturday's really big game in Columbus between unbea...
Right and Wrong on the Messy Browns
19 Nov 2024
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Zac Jackson tries to sum up the state of the Browns with some views on the present, the uncertain future and what we don't know about what's ahead -- ...
Back To Work For The Browns
12 Nov 2024
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Zac Jackson takes questions about the Browns' future front office structure, QB position, salary cap plans and more in the post-bye week edition of th...
What's Left To Say About The Browns?
04 Nov 2024
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Zac Jackson and Mike Fuline look back at the loss to the Chargers but mostly dive into the Browns' uncertain future and key decisions that must be mad...
LeBron, Myles and More with Jason Lloyd
30 Oct 2024
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Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd from The Athletic talk Cavaliers, LeBron James, the Browns at the trade deadline and the tough decisions facing the Browns...
Hey, That Looked Like A Real NFL Offense
28 Oct 2024
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Zac Jackson and Mike Fuline talk Jameis Winston, the Browns' wild comeback win over the Ravens and the state of affairs after eight games for the Clev...
Sudden Change + Real American Football Hate with Chris Easterling
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Jackson is joined by the Akron Beacon Journal's Chris Easterling for a discussion on the Browns' surprising play-caller change, the state of the 1...
Looking Ahead to the NFL Draft with Dane Brugler
23 Oct 2024
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Zac Jackson discusses the change to Jameis Winston and the reality of discussing a trade of Myles Garrett. Then, he's joined by The Athletic's NFL Dra...
Playing For The Future (Which is Bleak, BTW)
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns are 1-6. Deshaun Watson has probably played his last snap for the Browns. There's much to fix with the roster and the overall operation. Ho...
Giving Ourselves The Best Chance To Win
17 Oct 2024
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Zac Jackson talks the Amari Cooper trade, the return of Nick Chubb and the state of the 1-5 Browns ahead of the start of their first AFC North game vs...
Welp, This Isn't Much Fun
14 Oct 2024
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Zac Jackson and Mike Fuline on the Browns' ineptitude, how it got here and the importance of leadership in avoiding these kinds of messes. Learn more ...
Talkin' College Football with Ari Wasserman
10 Oct 2024
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Zac Jackson and Ari Wasserman talk Ohio State - Oregon, Ohio State's national title hopes, the importance of the quarterback position and a bunch of s...
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
08 Oct 2024
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Zac Jackson is joined by Andre Knott for a discussion on Tigers - Guardians, the high drama of October baseball and the urgency of succeeding now for ...
It's Over When It's Over (and it's over)
07 Oct 2024
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The Browns are a dumpster fire, again, and though early October is way too early to declare a season dead, have you seen that offense? Zac Jackson and...
Browns - Commanders Preview with Ben Standig
03 Oct 2024
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Let's look ahead to Sunday -- and look inside some of the Browns' putrid offensive numbers -- ahead of Sunday's game in Landover, Maryland. Zac is joi...
Season Sinking: Browns Lose in Las Vegas
30 Sep 2024
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Zac Jackson is joined by Mike Fuline for a recap of the Browns' loss in Las Vegas. Why weren't passes caught and kicks made? Is there a logical conclu...
Viva Las Vegas: Can the Browns Fix Their Offense?
26 Sep 2024
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Zac Jackson talks Browns-Raiders, the noise surrounding the Browns, Las Vegas adventures and offensive apprehension. Later, he's joined by The Athleti...
The Browns Flop and Fail in Embarrassing Home Loss
23 Sep 2024
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Zac Jackson is joined by Mike Fuline for a recap of the Browns' no-show Sunday vs. the Giants. Where are the positives? What can be fixed -- and what ...
Measuring Progress + Previewing Browns-Giants Sunday
19 Sep 2024
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Join Zac Jackson for a rundown of what the Browns are doing well, where they still have room to grow and what's hard to predict ahead of Week 3 of the...
High Praise for the Browns Defense
16 Sep 2024
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They don't ask; just how many. The Browns mostly dominated but barely survived in Jacksonville, and now they go home at 1-1. What's working? What isn'...
A Browns Week Like Few Others + Jaguars Preview
12 Sep 2024
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Zac Jackson talks the state of the Browns, the statements from attorneys that became headlines this week and the importance of Sunday's game. There is...
It Was Only One, But Can The Browns Fix This?
09 Sep 2024
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The Browns completely no-showed. Again. Zac Jackson and Mike Fuline recorded this podcast. Again (after Zac screwed up with the upload).Tune in for a ...
Expectations for the Browns: What's real, what's fair and what's realistic?
05 Sep 2024
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Zac Jackson and Mike Fuline talk through Sunday's season opener vs. Dallas and the Browns' season as a whole. What are realistic expectations for Desh...
Previewing Browns - Cowboys with Jon Machota
04 Sep 2024
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Sunday is almost here. The regular season is almost here. The latest Zac Jackson and Friends is focused solely on Browns - Cowboys as Jon Machota, Cow...
Can Ryan Day Beat Powerhouses like Akron and Michigan?
30 Aug 2024
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On this special Labor Day Weekend bonus episode, Zac addresses Jim Donovan's retirement announcement and talks all things Ohio State football with Ste...
Surviving Your Survivor Pool + Banking On Myles Garrett with ClevTA
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Browns' cuts are in, Jack Conklin is back on the field and the team is fully out of training camp mode. Come along for a little Browns talk and th...
Finalizing the Browns' roster with Scott Petrak
25 Aug 2024
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Zac Jackson is joined by Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram for some hardcore Browns talk and a detailed breakdown of the team's initial 53...
End of Browns Preseason + Fantasy Football Draft Prep
23 Aug 2024
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Zac Jackson runs down the Browns' priorities for the days ahead of roster cuts then talks to J.J. Zachariason of LateRound.com about fantasy football,...
Tackling the Browns' Tackle Situation and Early Offensive Woes
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want some hardcore Browns talk and Browns roster talk, you're in the right place. Zac Jackson and Mike Fuline talk training camp bruises, the i...
Browns - Vikings practice recap with Alec Lewis
16 Aug 2024
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Zac Jackson and his Minnesota-based colleague, Alec Lewis, go over the good, the bad, the ugly and the details of the Browns-Vikings joint practice se...
Let's launch a podcast - and talk some ball
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for Zac Jackson and Friends?Ready or not, here we go. We're counting down to the Cleveland Browns season, previewing the joint practices...