On the Thursday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:
This week's People of Akron guest is Dan Flowers. You know him from the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank, but what's he doing outside of work? You're in for a surprise.
Congratulations to Ace Epps, Bounce Innovation Hub Director of Inclusive Entrepreneurship. Lots of you have business ideas, drive, and energy...but don't know how to execute your plan. Ace can help with that.
On the Feel Good Friday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:
Sam and Brad discussed the ongoing search for sustained success with the Cleveland Browns.
Former Browns GM Michael Lombardi also weighed in on the topic as well, saying the Haslam family needs to shut out the outside noise and make the right hires.
Sam and Brad caught up with WKYC Channel 3's Jay Crawford to talk Browns and all of the drama surrounding them.
Wednesday also marked the debut of the "Fire 5 segment"
Sam and Brad talked about the alleged discontent of one Odell Beckham Jr in Cleveland.
Aditi Kinkhabwala from the NFL Network discussed the NFL and Odell, saying a Steeler told her Odell said 'Come get me' to said player.
Sam Amico from Sports Illustrated talked about the Cavaliers and possibly moving away from Kevin Love.
On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast,
Sam and Brad took a look at the drama surrounding Odell Beckham Jr and his alleged lack of happiness in Cleveland.
Sam and Brad also took a look at OSU's final college football playoff rankings and an early look at Clemson on the 28th of December in the national semifinals.
Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal took a look at the Browns.
Jerry Snodgrass, executive director of the OHSAA caught up with us as well.
Sam and Brad picked against the spread in college and pro football with their "Pick 6" and caught up with Ross Benjamin from RBWins.com to talk about some more picks.
After the Browns had another wasted trip to Western Pennsylvania in losing to the Steelers, Sam and Brad took a look at the loss.
They also spoke with the play-by-play voice of the Browns Jim Donovan.
The Browns and Steelers will play each other again for the second time in 13 days and there's a lot on the line for the first time in a long time.
Browns beat writer Dan Labbe weighed in on the game on Sunday.
Steelers play by play voice Bill Hillgrove also talked about it from the Steelers perspective.
Sam and Brad offered their thoughts on what has been going on leading up to the game.
The guys also talked about the greatest rivalries in team and individual sports with callers and each other.
Another blow to the Browns during a season of missed expectations. Myles Garrett's suspension has been upheld by the league today in the wake of the Mason Rudolph incident from the Steelers game last week.
Sam and Brad discussed the news at length Thursday during their show.
On the Three Question Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
On the Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast, we take a look at one of the fiercest rivalries in the AFC.
Former Brown Frank Stams and Steeler Bryant McFadden joined the show to discuss their passion for the Browns and Steelers, and discuss what they feel the rivalry should be!
Sam and Brad's Tuesday Podcast featuring:
Sam Amico from Sports Illustrated talking Cavaliers and NBA
Jim Donovan, the Voice of the Browns on the Steelers Thursday
Ryan McGee talking college football
Jim France of Manchester talking playoff football.
On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast
Sam and Brad had a little fun as they talked #MACtion in November and laid the groundwork for a little get-together when the Zips and Eastern Michigan get together one week from today.
"The Voice of the Buckeyes" Paul Keels came on to talk a little bit about the OSU Men's basketball team who faces Cincy tomorrow to open the season.
Jake Trotter of ESPN joined the show to talk about the Browns as they face on and off field distractions
Sam and Brad talked about the front office of the Browns and who is making the decisions that have led to a 2-6 record.
On the Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast
The guys talked about their favorite Cavs memories ahead of Opening Night against the Magic and also caught up with SI.com's own Sam Amico.
On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
The guys spoke about the Browns and some of the possible shuffling that could take place along the offensive line.
Brent Sobleski of the Bleacher Report joined the show to talk a little Browns as well.
Sam and Brad discussed the recent college football Bowl Projections and how guys skipping bowl games could affect the game in a number of ways.
On the Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Sam and Brad offered their thoughts on the John Dorsey Presser from earlier today and also spoke with one of the gentlemen who was there covering the presser in Browns beat writer Steve Doerschuk from the Canton Repository.
On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
On the #FeelGoodFriday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Former NFL player and current analyst Solomon Wilcots of CBS Sports and Sirius XM Radio spoke about the Browns and the Seahawks coming up Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium as well as the NFL as a whole.
On the #ThreeQuestionThursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
On the Wednesday edition ot the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Bill Shea of The Athletic joined the program to talk about his article on the business of Browns QB Baker Mayfield.
ESPN Senior Baseball writer Buster Olney joined as well to talk about the MLB Playoffs.
On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:
Sam and Brad also gave their take on the Browns and QB Baker Mayfield
Also, Charles Davis from FOX Sports joined the show as well to talk NFL and where the Browns go from here.
On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Sam and Brad discussed the Buckeyes win over the Michigan State Spartans 34-10 on Saturday.
On the #FeelGoodFriday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:
Scott Petrak of BrownsZone.com and the Elyria Chronicle Telegram discussed the Monday night game between the Browns and 49ers.
On the Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:
Canton McKinley head coach Marcus Wattley discussed his program and their upcoming matchup with Lake.
On the #ThreeQuestionThursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:
Sam and Brad along with callers Gustav and former Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman TJ Downing to discuss the "Fair Pay to Play Act"
The guys also spoke with STO in game reporter for the Cleveland Indians Andre Knott.
On the #ThreeQuestionThursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:
The fellas did their Pick Six segment, picking against the number in college and pro football.
Also, check out Ross Benjamin from RBWins.com with his selections and Jerry Coleman from 105.7 The Game in Baltimore joined the show to talk Ravens and Browns coming up this Sunday.
For the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
On the Three Question Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast: Part I
Sam and Brad discussed the Indians as they get closer to the regular season and try to make a playoff push.
The guys made their NFL Picks as well.
For Part II of the podcast:
Sam and Brad also did their "Pick Six" picking against the spread in college and pro football for entertainment purposes only.
Ross Benjamin picked against the spread in college and pro football for entertainment purposes only.
On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Former NFL Player Bryant McFadden from CBS Sports / CBS Sports HQ joined the show to speak about the NFL and Browns.
On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast LIVE from the JACK Thistledown Racino.
The guys weigh in along with one of our callers, Gustav in Canton, about OBJ's watch wearing during games.
Todd Blackledge ESPN College Football Analyst spoke on the quarterback play so far this season.
On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:
Allie Clifton Spectrum SportsNet and former Fox Sports Ohio Sideline Reporter offered her thoughts on the death of Fred McLeod and how he impacted her life as a broadcaster and a person.
On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Callers weighed in on the Browns' loss Sunday against the Titans.
FOX Sports NFL Analyst Chris Spielman joined the program to talk NFL and the Browns miscues from Sunday.
"The Voice of the Browns" Jim Donovan joined the program to discuss what's next for the Browns as they prepare for the Jets next Monday night.
On the Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Ben Thomas and Sam Bourquin did the "Pick 6" as they picked a few college and pro football games for entertainment purposes only
ESPN's Marty Smith talked a little college pigskin with the fellas.
Ross Benjamin picked against the spread in college and pro football as well for entertainment purposes only.
On the Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Sam and Brad spoke about the place of the "victory fridge" in Browns lore.
On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show,
Cleveland Indians bench coach Brad Mills talked about the club as they continue their push towards a postseason berth.
Sam and Brad touched on the 5 most important players on the Cleveland Browns as they prepare for the Titans on Sunday.
On the Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Brad and Ben Thomas broke down the decisions that Browns GM John Dorsey and Freddie Kitchens will be making as they will be trimming the roster to 53 after the final preseason game.
Adam Liberman joined the guys in studio to talk about some of the young pitchers in the Indians organization who were once at Canal Park.
Ross Benjamin from RBWins.com joined the show to pick against the spread in college football...for entertainment purposes only.
Sam and Brad's Wednesday edition of the Podcast!
They spoke with Solomon Wilcots of CBS Sports and Sirius XM Radio.
Also they caught up with longtime Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com
They spoke with University of Akron Head football coach Tom Arth.
On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Andre Knott of STO spoke with Sam and Brad to talk a little Tribe as they face the Tigers in Motown.
Browns GM John Dorsey joined the program to talk about the team as they get closer to the regular season September 8.
Sam and Brad's Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell spoke with BrownsZone.com and Elyria Chronicle Telegram writer Scott Petrak to talk Browns as the season gets closer.
The fellas also discussed the sudden retirement of Andrew Luck.
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 Three Question Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
STO's Jensen Lewis joined the program to talk about Brad Hand's struggles.
Sam and Ben Thomas discussed what you do with Hand if he keeps struggling.
NFL Network's Steve Wyche joined the show to talk NFL and Browns.
On the Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast
Sam spoke with former Buckeye QB and current BTN analyst Stanley Jackson on the Big Ten and the OSU Buckeyes football team.
Sam and Ben Thomas spoke about the disbanding of the North Coast League in high school football after this season
Sam also spoke with WKYC Digital Content sports writer Bud Shaw about the Browns' kicking woes.
On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast
Sam Bourquin spoke with Jerry Snodgrass Executive Director of the OHSAA about the basketball tournaments moving to St. John Arena in Columbus. (first segment)
Sam also caught up with Browns beat writer Steve Doerschuk. (second segment)
On the Feel Good Friday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, with Ben Thomas hosting today:
Ben talked about the success of the Indians last night against the Yankees. (first segment)
Ben spoke with Akron Beacon Journal Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich (second segment)
He also spoke with STO's Al Pawlowski to talk Tribe. (third segment)
On the Three Question Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
Scott Petrak of BrownsZone.com and the Elyria Chronicle Telegram joined the show to talk about the Browns as they continue to hold joint practices with the Colts.
On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:
OSU Beat Writer Bill Landis of the Athletic spoke about the Buckeyes during fall camp.
Brad Russell and Ben Thomas discussed Athletes They Love to Hate with each other and with you.
Indians pitcher Nick Goody joined the show to talk about the team erasing an 11 and a half game deficit to capture 1st place in the Central.