Displaying items by tag: Brad Russell

Friday, 22 November 2019 12:35

Week 12 Paper Champs: Fantasy Football

On this edition of Paper Champs, Week 12 Brad and Ben talk starts and sits for this week in Fantasy Football.

 

Part II is right here. 

 

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Friday, 15 November 2019 18:58

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 11/15/19

On this Friday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys react to the brawl between the Browns and Steelers to close the game Thursday night and the repercussions it will have on both teams (00:22). WKYC's Bud Shaw (09:16) and Steve Doerschuk of The Canton Repository (18:33) shared their views on the melee as well.

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Wednesday, 06 November 2019 20:00

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 11/06/19

On this Wednesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys talked the state of the Browns with WKYC's Jay Crawford (00:23), caught up with ESPN's Todd Blackledge about the first CFP rankings (11:37), and recounted their favorite sports movies and characters on the 21st anniversary of the release of "The Waterboy" (17:54).

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Wednesday, 30 October 2019 19:20

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10/30/19

On this loaded Wednesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys react to Baker walking out of his press conference after an argument with a reporter (00:23) and get Tom Withers' take on it (05:50). Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (12:54) and sports talk show host Dan Dakich also join the show to discuss the NCAA allowing players to profit off of their name and likeness. Sam and Brad also discussed World Series Game 7 (20:59).

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Wednesday, 02 October 2019 18:18

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10/02/19

On this Wednesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys spoke with Congressman Anthony Gonzalez regarding the Fair Pay to Play Act (00:23) and FOX MLB Analyst AJ Pierzynski breaks down the wild card games in the MLB Playoffs (18:35).

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Wednesday, 25 September 2019 19:27

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 09/25/19

On this Wednesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys discuss the Buckeyes and the state of the Michigan Wolverines with Bill Landis of The Athletic (00:23), chat with WBC Welterweight Champion and NE Ohio native Shawn Porter as he prepares for his next fight (08:06), and talk with Kenmore-Garfield head coach Kemp Boyd as the Golden Rams head into week 5 of the season (17:11).

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Wednesday, 18 September 2019 19:36

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 09/18/19

On this Wednesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys talked about the state of the Tribe as the season winds down (00:23), and would later be joined by The Athletic's Zack Meisel (08:20). The guys also discussed Eli Manning's potential as a hall of famer (19:23) and dished on Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens (21:06).

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Wednesday, 11 September 2019 18:55

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 09/11/19

On this Wednesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, Sam and Brad recall their experiences when they learned of the 9/11 attacks 18 years ago (00:23). Tom Withers of the Associated Press caught up the guys over the latest in Cleveland sports news (06:44). Sam and Brad also broke down the circus centered around New England Patriots WR Antonio Brown (21:51).

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Tuesday, 30 July 2019 18:34

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 07/30/19

On this Tuesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys talk some Tribe with the Trade Deadline coming tomorrow (00:24) and chat with Bill Landis of The Athletic about Buckeyes football (13:48).

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Tuesday, 16 July 2019 19:03

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 07/16/19

On this Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys talk about the upcoming Browns season (00:23), preview Browns training camp with Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal (05:04), and discuss the dilemma the Indians find themselves in (18:56).

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Friday, 12 July 2019 19:01

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 07/12/19

On this Feel Good Friday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys catch up with SportsTime Ohio's Andre Knott to talk All-Star Week and the Tribe (00:25), give their takes on Hue Jackson doing his best coaching in Cleveland (12:44) and talk with FS1's Chris Broussard on Russell Westbrook joining James Harden in Houston (17:42).

 

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Thursday, 11 July 2019 17:28

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 07/11/19

On this Three Question Thursday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys talk with Corbin Bernsen (you may know him better as Indians third baseman Roger Dorn) about the 30th anniversary of "Major League" (00:23). The guys also wonder if the return of Danny Salazar will impact the Tribe at the trade deadline (19:16).

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On this Wednesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show LIVE from Chenoweth Golf Course, the guys caught up with some local HS basketball coaches starting new chapters in their coaching careers around the area, which include:

New Barberton Girls Basketball Coach Ken Rector (00:22)
New Barberton Boys Basketball Coach Kyle McBride (05:48)
New Canton McKinley Girls Basketball Coach Bryant Bowden (11:56)

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Wednesday, 03 July 2019 17:30

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 07/03/19

On this Wednesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys (along with a local caller) debate the Pro Football Hall of Fame planning to expand the 2020 class to 20 inductees (00:23). Pete Fierle from the Pro Football Hall of Fame joined the show to discuss these plans (11:47).

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Tuesday, 02 July 2019 18:04

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 07/02/19

On this Tuesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys give their thoughts on Ben Simmons' possibly getting a 5-year, $170 million dollar extension from the Sixers (00:23), talk with Tom Withers of the Associated Press about the Cavs and NBA free agency (06:42), and talk with Bleacher Report's Mike Tanier about the plans for the upcoming Pro Football Hall of Fame class (18:27).

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Monday, 01 July 2019 20:16

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 07/01/19

On this Monday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys give their takes on the many moves of the first day of NBA free agency (00:21), the ridiculous amount of money dished out (08:28), and caught up with Spectrum SportsNet and ESPN writer Larry Coon on free agency as well (12:00).

 

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Friday, 14 June 2019 17:39

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 06/14/19

On this Feel Good Friday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast, the guys split their sides with comedian Frank Caliendo (00:21)and chat with ESPN's Buster Olney about the state of the Indians and the MLB All-Star festivities (15:10).

 

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Thursday, 16 May 2019 17:19

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 5.16.19

On the Three Question Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

 

Sam and Brad spoke with CBS College Basketball analyst and former coach Pete Gillen to talk about what players the Cavs might take at #5.(20 seconds) 

They also spoke with Ohio State Representative Dave Greenspan (R-Ohio) on the latest with legalizing and regulating sports gaming in the state of Ohio.(11:14)

Sam and Brad themselves talked about legalizing sports gambling and what it might take to get it passed in the Buckeye State. (22:01) 

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Wednesday, 01 May 2019 18:49

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast: 5-1-2019

The Sam and Brad show say down with Mayfield native and Arizona Cardinal Andy Isabella as well as Mary Kay Cabot from Cleveland.com!

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Wednesday, 17 April 2019 19:22

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 04/17/19

On this Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys caught up with new Walsh Jesuit wrestling coach Dave Mariola (00:21) and Terry Pluto of The Cleveland Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com dropped by the studio to talk with the guys about all things Cleveland sports, including the:

Browns (9:16)
Indians (13:55)
Cavaliers (20:05)

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Ohio State Head Football Coach Ryan Day joined The Sam and Brad Show to discuss everything Buckeyes football ahead of the team's spring game this Saturday.

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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 18:50

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 04/10/19

On Wednesday's abbreviated edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys caught up with Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day ahead of the 2019 Spring Game (00:21) and Tim Stried of the Ohio High School Athletic Association stops by to break down the latest in high school athletics (14:12).

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Wednesday, 27 March 2019 18:44

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 03/27/19

On this Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys give their takes on the NFL expanding replay to review and challenge pass interference calls (00:21). They asked Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal for his take on the change as well (12:44). The guys also talked college basketball with ESPN's Dan Dakich (14:32) and Indians baseball with Zack Meisel of The Athletic (34:29).

 

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Wednesday, 20 March 2019 19:55

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 03/20/19

On this Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys question if LeBron James will make it all four years in Los Angeles, as well as his value compared to Duke phenom Zion Williamson (00:21). Charles Davis of Fox Sports chats with the guys about the Browns and the NFL (20:04), and Clark Kellogg of CBS Sports gives his take on the upcoming NCAA Tournament (34:38).

 

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Wednesday, 13 March 2019 18:40

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 03/13/19

On this Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys discuss the Browns acquisition of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and the hype for next season with WKYC's Bud Shaw (00:21) and Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski (14:49). University of Akron basketball coach John Groce also stopped by to talk about the Zips' upcoming showdown with Buffalo in the MAC Tournament (27:40).

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Monday, 11 March 2019 19:00

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 03/11/19

On this Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys debate the NBA's greatest of all time with USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt (00:21), and Chip Patterson of the CBS Sports Network breaks down the college basketball landscape as we get closer to the NCAA Tournament (14:54).

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Wednesday, 06 March 2019 18:41

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 03/06/19

On this Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys catch up with head basketball coaches Dru Joyce II (STVSM, 00:21) and Mark Fisher (Ellet, 06:40) as their two teams prepare to square off. Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian chats with the guys about some of the top prospects from the NFL Combine and what implications the combine has on this year's draft (13:01).

 

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Wednesday, 27 February 2019 18:58

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 02/27/19

On this Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys catch up with the Akron RubberDucks' Adam Liberman to discuss the team's "signing" of Bryce Harper to a 330 million duck bills contract(00:20). Brian Dulik of the Medina Gazette and Associated Press stops by to talk with the guys about all things in area sports (05:42), and Paul Keels of the IMG Sports Network talks with the guys about the Ohio State Buckeyes following their big win over #22 Iowa(16:41).

 

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Tuesday, 26 February 2019 19:45

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 02/26/19

On this Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys catch up with CBS Sports college basketball analyst Pete Gillen (00:21), talk Browns with Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle Telegram and BrownsZone.com (9:37), and take a look at some new, unique snacks and drinks (18:09).

 

 

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Friday, 22 February 2019 20:15

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 02/22/19

On this Feel Good Friday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys discuss the charges facing New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (00:21), catch up with Canton McKinley boys basketball coach Andy Vlajkovich (Coach V) (8:54), and talk with Mount Union basketball coach Mike Fuline as his team prepares to compete for the OAC Championship (18:32).

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Wednesday, 20 February 2019 19:28

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 02/20/19

On this Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys discuss the scandal involving former NBA official Tim Donaghy (00:21) and talk with ESPN The Magazine's Scott Eden about his article on the scandal (14:48). Later in the show, Phil Mickelson's calves were also discussed (26:22).

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Thursday, 07 February 2019 20:04

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 02/07/19

On this Three Question Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, two local callers take the Three Question Thursday Quiz (00:21, 06:59), Kent State head basketball coach Rob Senderoff (11:18) and Akron head basketball coach John Groce (23:32) dish on the first of two Wagon Wheel showdowns between the two rival schools, and Kurt Helin of NBCSports.com joins the guys to discuss the NBA Trade Deadline (32:20).

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Wednesday, 06 February 2019 21:08

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 02.06.19

In this jam-packed Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys caught up with ESPN's Hannah Storm, who is serving as the emcee of the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards (00:21). Indians General Manager MIke Chernoff talked about the Tribe's offseason with the guys (29:09), Coach Dru Joyce II spoke on the matchup between St. Vincent St. Mary and Hoban (45:02), and Jake Parsons talks becoming the new head football coach at Copley(1:00:39).

All this in addition to catching up with local football players who will be continuing their careers at the college level:
Tre Tucker (13:36), Gavin Krska (17:03), Zach Rankin (22:48), Tyris Dickerson (51:17), and Xavier Grey(1:07:45).

 

 

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Thursday, 31 January 2019 18:50

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 1.31.19

On this Three Question Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, WAKR's own Jasen Sokol joins the guys to wonder if they would be willing to spend a weekend in jail for a future Browns Super Bowl (00:20), Sam Amico from AmicoHoops.net talks about trade rumors surrounding Anthony Davis (04:34), and Kevin Simkins of NFL Films dishes about the Super Bowl and the Browns (16:42).

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Monday, 07 January 2019 18:47

The Sam and Brad Show Podcast 1.7.19

On this Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys talk everything NFL with Jason Cole of FanSided.com (00:21) and Nate Ulrich from the Akron Beacon Journal about the Browns head coaching search (19:33).

 

 

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Wednesday, 26 December 2018 18:36

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 12.26.18

On the Wednesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys (Brad Russell and Ben Thomas) discuss the Browns with Jim Donovan (00:21) and weigh the pros and cons of keeping Gregg Williams as the Browns head coach (15:46).

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Wednesday, 05 July 2017 15:16

AUDIO Terry Pluto Discusses Indians, Kluber

Terry Pluto from the Cleveland Plain Dealer spoke with Sam and Brad Wednesday afternoon to talk Indians as they lost to the Padres last night 1-0 despite a great pitching performance from Corey Kluber.

 

Pluto also discussed the Cavaliers' ongoing search for a GM.

The full interview can be heard right here.

 

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Tuesday, 11 April 2017 10:51

AUDIO Indians, Fans Pumped For Opener

Cleveland Indians Communications Coordinator Joel Hammond joined Jasen Sokol live from Booth 6 in Progressive Field to talk about the festivities going on during Opening Day today at Progressive Field as the Indians take on the Chicago White Sox.

 

Director of Merchandising Karen Fox also joined Booth 6 to shed some light on what new Tribe gear will be available at the Indians' Team Shop this season.

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Tuesday, 04 April 2017 15:16

AUDIO Quality Win For Tribe Over Rangers

Al Pawlowski, host of Indians Live on SportsTime Ohio joined Sam and Brad Tuesday to discuss the Cleveland Indians' win over the Rangers on Opening Day.

 

For the full interview, click here.

 

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Sam and Brad spoke with Campy Russell after the Cavaliers' overtime win Sunday over the Indiana Pacers. The Cavs are wrapping up the regular season and will take on the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

 

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Chip Patterson, CBS Sports College Basketball Writer spoke with Sam and Brad ahead of the game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and North Carolina Tar Heels.

Sam and Brad  are broadcasting live from the Gridiron Bar and Grille ahead of the NCAA Championship Game and Opening Day for the Cleveland Indians.

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Thursday, 30 March 2017 15:16

AUDIO Michael DeCourcy Discusses Final Four

College Basketball Writer Michael DeCourcy of the Sporting News spoke with Sam and Brad Thursday to talk about the "fresh blood" in the Final Four this coming weekend.

 

The full interview can be heard below.

This year's Final Four are Oregon, Gonzaga, North Carolina, and South Carolina. 

 

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Tim Debevec, the head coach of the Jackson Polar Bears spoke with Sam and Brad Monday after their state championship clinching win over Moeller 39-38 in Columbus.

 

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Brad Russell was joined by NFL veteran, 3-time Pro Bowler Josh Cribbs, who announced his retirement from the league earlier in the week, thanking the Cleveland Browns and their fans.

Cribbs was undrafted out of Kent State and played with the Browns from 2005-2012.

 For the video link to Cribbs' announcement, click here.

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Friday, 24 March 2017 15:50

AUDIO Rubberducks Inch Closer To Opener

With the Opening Night for the Akron Rubberducks just 12 nights away, many people will be making their way to Canal Park for some great baseball fun.

Adam Liberman, Director of Public and Media Relations for the Rubberducks joined Brad Russell on a Friday.

 

For the full interview, click here.

 

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Thursday, 23 March 2017 17:49

AUDIO Sam and Brad Wager Of The Day Thursday

Sam, Brad, and Justin got in on a "Pick 3 Thursday" edition of the Wager of the Day.

 

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Thursday, 23 March 2017 17:13

AUDIO Know Your Prospect: Mike Williams

Today's edition of Know Your Prospect takes us to South Carolina where we meet coach Chris Carter from Edisto HS.

He coached former Clemson standout Mike Williams at Lake Marion HS in the Palmetto State.

Here's what Coach had to say about Mike with Sam and Brad on Thursday.

 

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Sam and Brad spoke with Cleveland Cavaliers beat writer Rick Noland to talk about the Cavaliers' tough loss to the Denver Nuggets last night.

 

For the full interview, click here.

The Cavaliers play the Charlotte Hornets Friday.

 

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Wednesday, 22 March 2017 19:30

AUDIO Sam and Brad Wager Of The Day Wednesday

Sam and Brad, along with Justin McKinney got in on the Wednesday Wager of the Day, as they picked the Nuggets and Cavaliers tonight as well as some select NIT games.

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Wednesday, 22 March 2017 19:23

AUDIO Jackson Ready For Columbus, St. Ed's.

Jackson High boys basketball coach Tim Debevec spoke with Sam and Brad Wednesday live from the Wingstop in Wallhaven as the Polar Bears prepare for Lakewood St. Edward's later on this week in Columbus.

 

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