Burning River Sportscast: A Cleveland Browns Podcast

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Burning River Sportscast: A Cleveland Browns Podcast episodes

October 16BRS 169 - Week 6 Preview: The Setback
We've officially crashed back down to earth and the Cleveland Browns are sitting at 3-2 after a deeply frustrating 17-12 loss to the god**** Jets. In this episode of the Burning River Sportscast, Kenny Thunder, Ronnie Jams, and The Bone Man break down what happens when the Browns decide to "Browns" up a game. Between giving up eight sacks, fumbling three times, and only being able to run a mind-boggling 12 seconds off the clock with a chance to ice the game, the guys try to figure out where it all went wrong.
The crew also welcomes Jarrod, President of the 440 Browns Backers, hailing from the Corner Bar in Austinburg, Ohio. Jared lifts the crew's spirits by sharing how his chapter rotates local charities every month, runs a legendary sausage-and-gravy cook-off, and why his biggest achievement was saving his 13-year-old niece from a lifetime of being a Steelers fan.
Episode Highlights:
The Hero’s Journey Hotline: A caller uses 1949 literary mythology to argue that the Jets loss is just the mandatory "setback phase" of Todd Monken’s epic coaching journey.
Young Money Speculation: Breaking down the massive media clicks surrounding Shedeur Sanders hiring A.D. von Gonard (CEO of Young Money APAA) as his new agent five weeks into his second season. Is a trade cooking, or is he just trying to clear his schedule for Progressive commercials?
The Slew of Injuries: A massive injury report update featuring Quinshon Judkins and Carson Schwesinger in walking boots, an obliterated offensive line, and the temporary backfield triage of Audric Estimé and Jaleel McLaughlin.
King of the North Panic: Ronnie Jams is officially sweating and puckering up in last place at 7-11 while Kenny and Bone widen the gap at 10-8. Plus, the crew discusses a terrifying potential prostate exam punishment for this year's loser.
⚔️ Week 6 Ravens Preview: Including The Bone Man pulling out his "Skeleton Key to Victory," claiming standard X's and O's are dead and the Browns will need a wild card play to survive a 70% healthy Lamar Jackson or Snoop Huntley.
⛽️ Gassed Up: Kenny targets the postseason ticket price complaints and rants about the absolute disrespect thrown at Guardians legend José Ramírez over a single error. Plus, a localized meltdown over the historical renaming of the "Red River Shootout".
Facts for Days: Kenny explores medieval European courts putting murderous pigs on trial, 14th-century book margins depicting knights losing fights to literal snails, and ancient doctors diagnosing diabetes by tasting your urine.
All this and so much more and we break it all down for you right here on the Burning River Sportscast!
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2 hr 9 min
October 12 BRS 168 - Week 5 Recap: Rainy Day Reality Check
The Browns’ 17–12 loss to the Jets brought a messy game, costly mistakes, and plenty of questions. Kenny Thunder and Ronnie Jams break down what went wrong—from Deshaun Watson and the struggling offense to the muffed punt, missed extra point, and a defense that did enough to give Cleveland a chance.
The hosts also debate Minkah Fitzpatrick’s hit on KC Concepcion, discuss the Browns’ run-game approach, field a question on whether or not Kevin Stefanski can actually coach, and consider what this loss says about a young team still finding its footing. Plus, they name their Dawg of the Week nominees and reflect on the emotional roller coaster that comes with being a Browns fan.
Was this just a bad day in the rain, or a sign of bigger concerns? Tune in for a candid postgame conversation about the loss, the lessons, and what Cleveland needs to show next.
All this and so much more and we break it all down for you right here on the Burning River Sportscast!
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52 min
October 09BRS 167 - Week 5 Preview: 4 Going for 4
The Cleveland Browns are 3-1 after a thrilling Thursday Night Football win over Pittsburgh, and a mildly competent Deshaun Watson has the city riding an absolute high. In this episode, Kenny Thunder, Ronnie Jams, and The Bone Man break down the win, praise Andre Szmyt's clutch 56-yard game-winning field goal, and investigate the mysterious disappearance of rookie Joe Royer.
The guys also chat with Saratoga Mike from the Saratoga Brownsbackers, who shares a legendary core memory of being left completely alone in the stadium nosebleeds at eight years old during a 1985 double-overtime playoff game.
Episode Highlights:
Browns Brief: Riffing on Mina Kimes' praise of the Browns' future foundation, reading between the lines of Mary Kay Cabot's press conference questions, and debating if Shedeur Sanders has sideline attitude problems.
️Around the NFL & AB: Antonio Brown's unhinged social media "victory fits" (complete with a Robert Kraft bobblehead and CeraVe lotion) and a massive reality-check rant about Kevin Stefanski's success in Atlanta.
Gassed Up: Kenny fractures his own brain wondering why we cook at home to achieve "restaurant quality" food, while restaurants constantly advertise "home cooking."
Fired on Day One: A look at the Trailblazers firing an announcer for tweets he sent at 15 years old, contrasted against the massive second chances given to millionaires like Watson and Jed York.
All this and so much more and we break it all down for you right here on the Burning River Sportscast!
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2 hr 15 min
October 04 BRS 166 - Week 4 Recap: Are You Szmyttin Me!?
The Browns are in first place, the defense is hunting, and Todd Monken has this team looking different. After a wild 27–24 win over Pittsburgh, Kenny Thunder, Ronnie Jams, and The Big Bone Man break down what’s clicking—and whether Cleveland fans are allowed to believe yet. (We’ll accept “cautiously optimistic” as a medical diagnosis.)
The crew digs into Deshaun Watson’s sharpest performance as a Brown, the offense’s emerging weapons, Quinshon Judkins’ progress, and the blocking issues that still need work. On defense, five different Browns recorded sacks, Denzel Ward remains timeless, and Grant Delpit delivered the game-sealing interception.
Plus: the Monken effect, a louder crowd, a young defensive core, and the familiar Browns-fan mix of celebration, skepticism, and hope. Is this team for real—or just giving us another reason to check the standings twice?
All this and so much more and we break it all down for you right here on the Burning River Sportscast!
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55 min
October 01BRS 165 - Week 4 Preview: I Can Be Your Hero
Winning cures all, and sitting at 2-1 has the crew feeling a very unfamiliar sensation: cautious optimism. On this week's episode of the Burning River Sportscast, Kenny Thunder, Red Hot Ronnie Jams, and the Big Bone Man break down the Cleveland Browns’ gritty 21-18 win over the Panthers, debate the validity of Deshaun Watson's national "redemption arc," and gear up for a massive Thursday Night Lights showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers.From legendary high school football sideline look-ins to a Department of Homeland Security standoff with the NFL, the guys cover it all before welcoming a pair of heavyweight guests to the show.
⏱️ Episode Highlights
The News Story of the Week: Celebrating the Cleveland Guardians clinching the AL Central for the third straight year.
The Hot Take Hotline: Matt from Nashville pitches an Australian hazing ritual for Deshaun Watson, Happy Bob smiles through the penalties, and Menachem's voicemail gets hilariously lost in AI translation.
Dawg of the Week: Mason "Jar" Graham takes the crown after an absolute monster game up the middle.
The Bone Zone: Bone officially declares he is "back" like John Wick and shares why this defense gives him 2023 Flacco-era vibes.
Around the NFL: Checking in on the undefeated Raiders, Kirk Cousins' age-defying stats, J.J. McCarthy’s move to the Giants, and Travis Hunter's wild brawl with a ball boy.
️ Special Guest Interviews
Dennis (President, Akron Brownsbackers): The local leader details their new game-day setups at Getaway Pub and Finney's, plus what it's really like being a real-life hero as a local fire captain.
Big John Hughes: Our favorite defensive correspondent drops by to talk about expanding King Culture, flag football, and why the alumni association is still laughing at the video of him leveling Kenny on a cruise ship.
Week 4 Preview: Browns vs. Steelers
Kenny’s Cliff’s Notes: Sizing up Mike McCarthy’s Steelers and a heavily pressured Aaron Rodgers.
Matchups That Matter: Can Spencer Fano and Titus Howard survive T.J. Watt and Cam Hayward?
Skeleton Key to Victory: Bone lays out the exact rushing blueprint needed to secure a win.
King of the North Pick 'Em
The guys lock in their score predictions for Thursday night, leaving Ronnie completely shook by Kenny's final choice.
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All this and so much more and we break it all down for you right here on the Burning River Sportscast!
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2 hr 6 min
September 28 BRS 164 - Week 3 Recap: Batman Forever
The Browns beat the Panthers 21–18 and are 2–1—but in Cleveland, even a winning streak comes with a few question marks.
Kenny Thunder and Ronnie Jams break down Deshaun Watson’s uneven day, a run game showing signs of life, Harold Fannin’s two-touchdown performance, and a defense led by Mason Graham’s two sacks and Ronnie Hickman’s game-sealing pick. They also discuss Todd Monken’s energetic, accountable approach—and whether he’s starting to win over the team and the fans.
Plus: Nick Chubb Day, the crowd’s reactions to Watson, the Wrestlemania-esque pop that Shedeur Sanders received, costly penalties, and the question hanging over every Browns win: what does it all mean for the future?
All this and so much more and we break it all down for you right here on the Burning River Sportscast!
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58 min
September 26BRS 163 - Week 3 Preview: True Fans
Welcome back to another unfiltered edition of the Burning River Sportscast, presented by Tap In Media! Kenny Thunder, Red Hot Ronnie Jams, and The Bone Man dive headfirst into the emotional rollercoaster of being a Cleveland Browns fan, breaking down the frustrating narratives surrounding Deshaun Watson and calling out the latest absurd takes in Cleveland sports media.
Here are the highlights of this week's show:
☎️ Hot Take Hotline Fixed: The inbox is cleared! The guys listen back to weeks of voicemails from Matt in Nashville and Menachem from North Jersey, tracking the emotional highs and lows of the season.
News & Jersey Giveaway: The crew discusses the NBA 2K return of former Cavalier Delonte West, opens up a box of gear from the Dog Pound Collective, and shares how to enter the Bernie Kosar autographed jersey giveaway.
Dawg of the Week and The Browns Brief: Rookie standout Denzel Boston claims "Dawg of the Week" honors again. Plus, the guys debate whether Watson’s latest efficient game is a sign of progress or just fool's gold.
Browns Backers Interview: Nick, President of the Carolina Browns Backers, calls in from Heist Brewery in Charlotte to talk about their custom "Munilot Lager" and raising money for Cal's Pals Animal Rescue.
Week 3 Panthers Preview: The crew delivers Kenny's Cliff's Notes, Ronnie's Matchups that Matter, and the Bone Man's Skeleton Key to Victory ahead of the home opener.
⚡ Gassed Up & Facts for Days: Kenny vents about corporate emoji etiquette and details his armpit-waxing trial run. To wrap it all up, you'll get bizarre facts about lightning heat, exploding ants, and laughing rats.
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2 hr 13 min
September 21 BRS 162 - Week 2 Recap: Shiver Me Timbers!
Deshaun Watson played his best game as a Brown, which is great news—unless you were hoping the Browns would finally make a clean decision at quarterback.
Kenny Thunder and Ronnie Jams break down the wild Week 2 win over the Buccaneers, featuring Baker Mayfield’s revenge game gone sideways, a weather delay that lasted approximately one presidential term, and a Browns offense that occasionally looked like it knew what it was doing.
They cover Watson’s pressure-packed performance, the running game’s ongoing impression of a traffic jam, the rise of the young receiving corps, Carson Schwesinger’s monster defensive showing, and the special teams units that finally look like they belong in the NFL.
Is this a real turning point—or just another Browns win that creates five new questions? Listen for the game recap, the Hot Takes, the Dawg of the Week nominees, and the emotional whiplash only Cleveland football can provide.
All this and so much more and we break it all down for you right here on the Burning River Sportscast!
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56 min
September 17BRS 161 - Week 2 Preview: Bad to the Bone
Welcome back to another chaotic edition of the Burning River Sportscast! With Red Hot Ronnie Jams out of the studio, Kenny Thunder and The Bone Man take over the main desk to break down a brutal weekend of football for Northeast Ohio and look ahead to Week 2. Here is what the guys dive into on this week's episode:
Ohio State Heartbreak: Breaking down the Buckeyes’ agonizing 24-23 loss to Texas, Ryan Day's lack of a "killer instinct," and why clutch field goals continue to escape the program.
The Browns Brief: Diagnosing an ugly Week 1 performance against Jacksonville, Deshaun Watson’s struggles under pressure, and Denzel Boston earning Dawg of the Week honors for his garbage-time layout touchdown.
Brownsbackers Interview: Jeff, President of the South Shore Brownsbackers (Apollo Beach, FL), drops by to discuss their massive 290+ member club at the Salty Shamrock and their incredible work raising money to sponsor guide dog puppies through Dogs, Inc.
⚔️ Week 2 Preview: Previewing the ultimate "cinema" narrative storyline as Cleveland heads south to face Baker Mayfield and the high-powered Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
King of the North: Checking in on our year-long AFC North pick 'em standings, dropping our Week 2 locks, and rehashing the brutal punishments facing the loser—including Kenny's impending Brazilian wax.
Facts for Days: Bone gets way too excited for deep-sea trivia, including an ancient 10-million-whale graveyard, a 150-foot coiled organism colony, and Mexico's mysterious Taam Ja’ Blue Hole.
All this and so much more and we break it all down for you right here on the Burning River Sportscast!
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1 hr 18 min
September 14 BRS 160 - Week 1 Recap: From Bad to Worse
The Browns are already in crisis mode after a Week 1 beatdown that exposed everything at once - the offense, the defense, the line, and the coaching plan. Kenny Thunder and Ronnie Jams break down why a 34-10 loss to Jacksonville felt less like an opener and more like a warning sign for the entire season.
What makes this one sting is how familiar it all feels. The defense that was supposed to carry the team looks like a step backward, the quarterback situation is still a mess, and the offense looked disjointed from the first snap. Kenny and Ronnie dig into the Deshaun Watson debate, Todd Monken’s decision-making, the failed quarterback competition, and whether anyone will catch this roster in the race to the top pick in the draft.
They also discuss the few bright spots, the Dawg of the Week nominees, the Hot Take Hotline, and why “just tank for a quarterback” may not be much of a plan. If you’re a Browns fan wondering how bad this really is - or how much worse it can get - this is the episode for you.
All this and so much more and we break it all down for you right here on the Burning River Sportscast!
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40 min

About Burning River Sportscast: A Cleveland Browns Podcast

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It's time! Time for the Burning River Sportscast presented by Tap In Media! This is a podcast for the most die hard Cleveland Browns fans and casual fans alike! With Kenny Thunder and Red Hot Ronnie Jams on the main mics and the Big Bone Man on the board and keeping the boys in check when necessary, they bring the fire and talk about the Browns like we all do: with passion, anger, despair, joy, and confusion! They even dabble in Cavaliers and Guardians news. So let them crank up the heat because its time to burn!