Episodes

  • Why these Cavs are just built different; Dillon Gabriel vs. Shedeur Sanders: Who'll be better?

    Why these Cavs are just built different; Dillon Gabriel vs. Shedeur Sanders: Who'll be better?
    Apr 30 2025
    Highlights: 00:00 Cavs' Historic Playoff Sweep 06:57 The Cavs Team Identity and Impressive Depth 19:03 Donovan Mitchell's Leadership and Team Dynamics 25:10 Looking Ahead in the Playoffs 30:44 Browns Draft: Did What they Did Make Sense? 34:11 Why They Took 2 Running Backs 39:34 What Was Missing in the Browns' Draft 51:39 Shedeur Sanders vs. Dillon Gabriel and the veteran QBs 01:05:45 Fan Emails and Expectations for the Browns 01:11:12 The Guardians' Banged-Up Pitching Staff 01:18:15 Listener Emails about listening to games in years past; and a question from Terry about his favorite Parma sports memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • How long will the Cavs vs. Heat series last? Drafting the right QB for the Browns

    How long will the Cavs vs. Heat series last? Drafting the right QB for the Browns
    Apr 22 2025
    Highlights: Cavs vs. Heat: Analyzing Game 1 and what to expect in Game 2 Kenny Atkinson's Coaching: Regular Season vs. Playoffs De'Andre Hunter's lack of Game 1 impact and why the Cavs will need him the rest of the way Jarett Allen's Impact: Rebounding and Scoring Efficiency Ty Jerome's Breakout playoff game and the nation taking notice A listener asks: Should the Cavs rest Donovan Mitchell's ankle so he's ready for the Celtics? A fan asks: Who should the Browns take for their rookie QB if they follow Terry's advice and select Travis Hunter No. 2 overall? Why the Browns' Deshaun Watson era is over. Emmanuel Clase's Struggles and why the Guardians will ride things out; Kyle Manzardo's Impressive Start Progressive Field's renovation and what Terry calls its "iconic" potential A listener asks about whether distractions in sports are real or manufactured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Why Shedeur Sanders doesn't make sense for the Browns; how the Guardians can help Triston McKenzie

    Why Shedeur Sanders doesn't make sense for the Browns; how the Guardians can help Triston McKenzie
    Apr 17 2025
    Highlights: Why Terry thinks the Browns agree with him on Travis Hunter as a their top draft pick. Andrew Berry was more candid than usual in the predraft press conference. The history of quarterbacks drafted at number two shows a mixed success rate. The Browns need to avoid forced picks in the draft. Why Joe Flacco's signing signifies a shift away from the Watson era. How Hunter could provide immediate help in multiple areas. A reader asks what it might take for the Browns to trade picks with the Saints at No. 9 overall. How to help Triston McKenzie get out of his funk. Myles Straw goes back to basics in Toronto, and it's working. Early comparison of Andres Gimenez vs. Luis Ortiz. Who be a better first-round opponent for the Cavs: Miami or Atlanta? And some listener emails about a long-ago Cleveland home opener; and sneaking a radio in to hear a game, and getting caught. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Who the Browns should take at No. 2; Mobley vs. Durant; inside Emmanuel Clase's early struggles

    Who the Browns should take at No. 2; Mobley vs. Durant; inside Emmanuel Clase's early struggles
    Apr 10 2025
    Highlights: Terry reflects on the nostalgia and significance of opening day in baseball. The Guardians' ballpark experience is designed to appeal to both traditional and modern fans. Why Terry is sold on Travis Hunter as the No. 2 overall pick to the Browns. A reader asks why Will Howard isn't generating more draft buzz. Terry gets into Kenny Pickett's stats and compares them to two other QBs who made the most of another chance with another team. Panic check: A listener asks how much panic Terry has for various parts of the Guardians after their slow start. Inside Emmanuel Clase's struggles and what's different in 2025. Terry is recognized for his sports commentary. A listener asks if the Evan Mobley-Kevin Durant comparisons are fitting. Inside Cleveland State's hiring of new men's basketball coach Rob Summers. Listener story about sneaking a radio into school to listen to the 1975 Indians home opener with Frank Robinson's debut as manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • What if the Browns don't go QB at No. 2? Inside Triston McKenzie's 26 pitches; unforgettable opening days

    What if the Browns don't go QB at No. 2? Inside Triston McKenzie's 26 pitches; unforgettable opening days
    Apr 1 2025
    Highlights: The Browns' ownership acknowledges a significant misstep with Deshaun Watson. Fans often feel powerless in holding ownership accountable for decisions. The current Browns regime is taking a more measured approach to team building. A listener writes in, and says the Browns' decisions should be made with caution, considering the team's history of misses. Kenny Pickett, a rookie and Joe Flacco: A good Browns QB room? A listener puts together Kirk Cousins' Cleveland visit and a potential trade. The good and bad of the Guardians' season so far. Tristan McKenzie is adapting to a bullpen role after a rocky start. Let's go inside the 26 pitches he threw Monday night. Luis Ortiz's struggles raise concerns about how long the Guardians can keep him in the rotation. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson was smart to challenge his team over the weekend. Cleveland State men's basketball has lost coach Daniyal Robinson. Here's what it means for the Vikings, and 3 names who might be next. Terry shares an idea about helping people in a nursing home deal with the loss of a long-time community member and providing some closure. Listener stories about their most memorable Cleveland MLB opening days, including one fan who wrote in from Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 4 Guardians who will rise to the occasion in 2025; Does Shedeur Sanders fit the Browns?

    4 Guardians who will rise to the occasion in 2025; Does Shedeur Sanders fit the Browns?
    Mar 25 2025
    Highlights: Email us your opening day memories from years of Cleveland baseball gone by. We'd love to hear your stories at sports@cleveland.com. Just put "Terry's Talkin' " in the subject line; Why Terry is concerned about the 2025 Guardians; We break down the 25-man (soon to be 26-man) roster for opening day; Was Monday night's lineup a dress rehearsal for what we'll see from the Guardians in Thursday's opener at Kansas City? And will the Jose Ramirez experiment at No. 2 in the batting order happen? We each pick a pitcher and a position player we thing could break out in 2025; The list of free-agent QBs available for the Browns is dwindling. We reset the field; A listener email about whether Shedeur Sanders would fit the Browns; The Cavs have not been good in March. Does it matter? Terry discusses the passing of his "mom," Melva Hardison, earlier this month at age 99, and about what grief can do to us; And a listener email about Terry's library appearances and whether they are recorded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Browns play the waiting game; should José Ramírez bat No. 2? Earl Weaver's luggage game

    Browns play the waiting game; should José Ramírez bat No. 2? Earl Weaver's luggage game
    Mar 18 2025
    Highlights: Send us your Cleveland opening day baseball memories, to sports@cleveland.com, and put "Terry's Talkin'" in the subject line. We'll read some stories on upcoming podcasts; The Browns QB soap opera continues; A listener asks: Should the Browns trade away a player for a QB with some upside on another roster? What Terry's been thinking about Kenny Pickett; How should Browns fans feel about Myles Garrett after his record-breaking extension? A stat that might cool the Browns on Mississippi's Jaxson Dart; Did we learn anything about the Cavs in Sunday's loss to Orlando? A listener asks about comparisons between the Dallas Mavericks trading Luca Doncic and the Indians dealing Rocky Colavito back in the day. The impressive Akron Zips men's basketball team, heading to Seattle to play Arizona; Why Terry is worried about the Guardians lineup Should José Ramírez bat No. 2 in the lineup, or not? Terry has a new favorite pitcher in the Guardians farm system; Reminder: On March 26, Terry will be at the Walls of Books story at Parmatown Mall at 6 p.m. He'll speak and sign books; Two listeners write in to tell us about a new book about late Orioles manager Earl Weaver: “The Last Manager – How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball," by John W. Miller. Terry covered Weaver as a young reporter and has some tales to tell, including one about luggage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Why the Browns got Kenny Pickett; Darius Garland and what it takes to 'close' in the NBA

    Why the Browns got Kenny Pickett; Darius Garland and what it takes to 'close' in the NBA
    Mar 12 2025
    Highlights: Myles Garrett's contract situation reflects the complexities of NFL negotiations. The Joe Flacco Option is still available for the Browns. Why Kenny Pickett is a better fit for the Browns than Dorian Thompson Robinson. Chris Fedor's story on Darius Garland is emerging as a clutch player in critical moments. Darius Garland's season is remarkable, especially given his past injuries. Donovan Mitchell's leadership is setting the Cavs up for playoff success. What makes a great 'closer' in the NBA. A listener asks: How would a 2025 title compare to the 2016 Cavs championship? The Guardians still facing questions at second base and in right field. And spring training memories of Hi Corbett Field in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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