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On the Feel Good Friday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

Akron Beacon Journal Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich joined the show to talk about the Browns as they prepare for cutdowns and the season opener Sept 8

ESPN Senior College football writer Ryan McGee joined the fellas to talk a little college football.

On the #FeelGoodFriday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Andrew Gribble of the Cleveland Browns, Senior Manager of Digital Media spoke about the Browns and his new book Baker Mayfield: Feeling Dangerous

Sam and Brad discussed the NFL Preseason and the importance of those games.

On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

Brad Russell and Ben Thomas spoke with Cleveland Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes (first segment) 

They also talked NFL with reporter Brent Sobleski (second segment) 

Written By Andrew Gribble, ClevelandBrowns.com Senior Writer

Clay Matthews wasn’t expecting the call, and he certainly wasn’t expecting what followed.

The Browns Legend learned he was headed to the team’s Ring of Honor when general manager John Dorsey surprised him with a phone call earlier this summer. It was a true stunner for Matthews, who starred for a whopping 16 seasons with the Browns before closing his 19-year career with the Falcons.

“I was honored,” Matthews said. “I mean, the Browns have a pretty good legacy of players in that group. We lived through that generation of players mostly in the 60s who were so successful, and to be included in that group is just an honor.

“It seems like they're doing a pretty good job of picking talent around there, so I'm going to ride that wave. The Browns, even though they had a little hiccup for a while when the team went away and came back, that's what you think of when you think of the NFL. At least for myself growing up, the Browns, Packers, Bears, those type of teams that were there from long ago. To be included at this level is just a huge honor."

Matthews will be honored during halftime of Cleveland’s Week 3, Sunday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. His son, Clay Matthews III, is a linebacker for the Rams.

“With that platform, gosh,” Matthews said. “To honor me at the platform and with that going on and having him here, I'm just honored. I'm honored by the Haslam family and the folks who think I'm worthy of doing it.”

Matthews will become the first player inducted into the Browns Ring of Honor who has not yet been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Matthews has been a semifinalist to make the Hall of Fame three times, the most recent of which coming this past year.

"To me it was a no-brainer," Dorsey said. "That guy symbolizes everything it means to be a Cleveland Brown. Respect and honor for the game of professional football. His passion for the game. I can't wait to meet him when we do this against the Los Angeles Rams. It will be special for him.

"The coolest thing was when we called him up and let him know what we were doing in regards to his day, I got a little nervous because it was Clay Matthews Jr. and he was one of those guys I personally looked up to and thought was an exceptional football player in his era. I've always been taught if you dominate the league during a decade you should definitely be going into the Canton Pro Football Hall of Fame."

Matthews, considered one of the league’s best linebackers and most durable players, played in 278 games — the21st most in NFL history — and amassed 1,561 tackles over that span. Matthews was a three-time All Pro and received four Pro Bowl nods. During his 16 seasons with the Browns (1978-93), Matthews had 76.5 sacks, 1,430 total tackles, 14 interceptions, 24 forced fumbles and 13 recoveries.

The Browns selected Matthews with the 12th overall pick in the same 1978 NFL Draft that featured Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome, whom the Browns picked 11 spots later at No. 23. Matthews emerged as a starter in his second season and was at the heart of Cleveland’s defense during the team’s run through the 1980s, which included back-to-back AFC Championship game appearances. It was a special time in the life of Matthews, who made his home in Strongsville during his playing days and now resides in Los Angeles.

It promises to be special once more when Matthews, surrounded by friends, family and former Browns teammates, is honored in a way he never expected.

“We'll have them all there,” Matthews said. “They love their time back here. All of them talk about it. Heck, they'd come back even if I wasn't honored.

“When I come back here, the folks are just so involved and cared so much about the team. It made my 16 years here just delightful. The way you could go anywhere, and folks here wouldn't bother you too much, but you'd have a conversation and they were knowledgeable and informed. It was just a great experience. The only thing lacking was getting completely over the top and winning the Super Bowl, but we're heading in the right direction.”

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).

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).

On this Wednesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show, Jasen talks with Senator Sherrod Brown about politics and MLB All-Star Week (00:21), catches up with Jay Brophy about football (09:09), and chats with musician Kofi Boakye about his last show here in Akron (13:48).

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

Sandy Alomar Jr joined the show to talk about being an All Star Game ambassador for 2019 in Cleveland (20.9 seconds) 

Brian Anderson, former Tribe pitcher and current Tampa Bay Rays television broadcaster spoke about the series between the Tribe and the Rays.(10:36) 

WKYC's Jimmy Donovan, the radio voice of the Cleveland Browns spoke about emceeing the announcement at Public Square regarding the 2021 NFL Draft coming to Cleveland. He also talked about being a part of the WAKR Speaker Series June 19 at St. George's in Fairlawn. (25:38)

Kevin Kleps, sports business reporter from CraIn's Cleveland Business joined the Sam and Brad Show as they were live from Progressive Field as they discussed the possibility of Cleveland hosting the NFL Draft in 2021.

The announcement will be made in Key Biscayne, Florida tomorrow.

"The Browns and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission feels pretty good about it (the possibility of the draft coming here)," he said. 

On the Feel Good Friday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

Browns GM John Dorsey joined the show as the team starts their rookie minicamp this weekend.

 Dorsey says he's excited to see the new players and see what they can do.

"Youi finally get to see the draft class of '19 and begin your assessment of what you think of the class, and so far, so good," he says. 

The Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast! 

 Tom Withers of the AP on the Browns draft (18 seconds) 

Chris Rose of the MLB Network on our Tribe (7:32)

Jim Donovan Voice of the Browns on the Browns draft (14:58) 

On the Feel Good Friday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Sam spoke with Scott Petrak about who the Browns might select on Day 2 or 3 of the NFL Draft. (21 seconds) 

He also spoke with Sam Amico of Amico Hoops.net to talk Cavaliers coaching search and a little NBA Playoffs. (13:30) 

On the NFL Draft Day Edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast 

They guys spoke with former Browns LB D'Qwell Jackson about his draft day experience and this year's upcoming Browns team (around 18 seconds in) 

Former Browns GM Phil Savage joined the show to talk about the rush that is Draft Day (around 13 minutes in) 

On the Thursday Edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast 

Browns beat writer Steve Doerschuk talks Browns, schedule and Draft (20 seconds) 

Sam and BenThomas break down the 2019 Schedule and play the "schedule game" (15:45) 

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)

Sam and Brad's Monday edtion of the podcast! 

The fellas talked about the AAF suspending operations: (19.4 seconds) 

They also offered their thoughts on the Indians and the home opener (6:05) 

Scott Petrak from Browns Zone.com and the Elyria Chronicle Telegram joined in to talk about the Odell Beckham Jr. press conference from Monday and Browns offseason workouts. (19:21)

Al Pawlowski joined in to talk about the Tribe as they won their home opener and continue on with their season (33:52) 

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).

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).

On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast the guys spoke about the Browns' signing of Kareem Hunt.

The fellas themselves spoke about the signing (20.1 seconds) 

A couple of callers chimed in with their thoughts on the signing (12:55) 

Scott Petrak from the Elyria Chronicle Telegram and BrownsZone.com spoke about his thoughts of the signing and John Dorsey's decision to roll the dice with Kareem. (15:44) 

On the Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast, the guys spoke about the Seth Wickersham article on the Browns' dysfunction over the last 5 years (21 seconds in)

At 12:15, author Seth Wickersham of ESPN the Magazine spoke about his article and some elements of the team that weren't previously known, until today.

In the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast, the guys spoke with John Telich (21 seconds in) and Scott Petrak (11:54) to talk about the introductory press conference for new head football coach Freddie Kitchens of the Cleveland Browns. 

Sam and Brad spoke with former Brown Kamerion Wimbley to talk Browns and the hiring of Freddie Kitchens (21 seconds in) 

Also they spoke with Ken Rector, the former Barberton HS basketball coach to talk boys' high school basketball in the area.(12:25) 

Dave Tuley out in Vegas spoke about the future (and present) of sports gambling. (28:43) 

Sam and Brad caught up with CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora to talk about the hiring of Freddie Kitchens (21 seconds)  and also Ross Benjamin to talk about the NFL Playoffs against the spread for entertainment purposes only (14:53).

On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys talked about the pros and cons of Freddie Kitchens possibly being the head coach of the Cleveland Browns ( 21 seconds in)

12:43 Bill Landis of the Athletic spoke about former OSU QB Dwayne Haskins Jr. declaring for the NFL Draft on Monday. 

24:01 Adam Kramer of Bleacher Report discussed the National Championship and the 2018 college football season with an early look at the 2019 season. 

Sam and Brad caught up with Mike Fuline head coach of the Mt. Union Purple Raiders (7:52), Scott Petrak to talk Browns coaching search(17:56), and weighed in in the Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists (19.2 seconds in). 

Sam and Brad's Thursday podcast:

Eli Gold, Alabama radio play-by-play voice on the National Championship (21.4 seconds)

Sam and Brad talked about the discord in Pittsburgh (11:08)

Aditi Kinkhabala from the NFL Network talked about the National Football League and the Wild Card Weekend. (21;46)

Ross Benjamin picked against the spread in college and pro football (35:11)

Chris Spielman talked NFL and the Browns coaching search. (46:17)

To start things off with the Sam and Brad Show Podcast, the fellas talked about the coaching search for the Browns and what candidates John Dorsey should speak with, 

at 11:15 we spoke with the Voice of the Browns Jim Donovan to talk Browns

at 26:55 we spoke with Ari Wasserman of The Athletic to talk Ohio State and the Rose Bowl. 

Sam and Brad talked about the Browns coaching search, discussing who they would like to see coaching the Browns in 2019, and the possibility of them retaining Gregg Williams after their recent run of success.

At 13:20, the fellas spoke with Jim Donovan, the Play-by-play voice of the Browns as he talked about their win in Denver Saturday night.

Sam and Brad talked about the Browns coaching search, discussing who they would like to see coaching the Browns in 2019, and the possibility of them retaining Gregg Williams after their recent run of success.

At 13:20, the fellas spoke with Jim Donovan, the Play-by-play voice of the Browns as he talked about their win in Denver Saturday night.

On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast,

Sam and Brad spoke with Tom Withers of the AP to talk Browns and Cavs as they traded for fan favorite Matthew Dellavedova.(22 seconds in) 

Also Sam and Brad discussed the new-look Browns and how they're playing for interim coach Gregg Williams (16:45)

And they spoke with the Voice of the Browns, Jim Donovan. (20:35)

On the Friday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast, 

Sam and Brad spoke with TK Griffith of Hoban (around 32 minutes),  Dean Rahas of Revere (43:20),  Joe Noga of Cleveland.com on the Indians and previewing the Winter Meetings (starting off) , and Steve Doerschuk of the Canton Repository to preview the Browns and Panthers (around 11 minutes).