Terry’s Talkin’

By Terry Pluto, Cleveland.comSports News Sports News Basketball Football

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Terry’s Talkin’ episodes

October 01, 2024 Did the Browns need a new offense? The Guardians' best matchup; the Cavs load up
Highlights:
The Browns are struggling with a 1-3 record and fan frustration is palpable.
Did the Browns need a "new" offense?
Baker Mayfield's success in Tampa Bay raises questions about his time in Cleveland.
The No. 1 most urgent issue facing the Browns;
The Guardians are gearing up for the playoffs. Who's their best matchup option?
Donovan Mitchell's commitment to the Cavs has opened up all kinds of possibilities;
Terry's take on Cavs media day;
and this week's listener letters about why they're a Cleveland sports fan; and Cavs draft pick Jaylon Tyson.

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1 hr 7 min
September 24, 2024Why Josh Naylor might stick around awhile; what will Kevin Stefanski's reaction be vs. the Raiders?
Highlights:
The Guardians have secured their playoff spot. How should they start prepping the pitching staff for the ALDS?
The pitching factory, and especially the bullpen, has made all the difference for the Guardians;
Would Josh Naylor stay in Cleveland longer-term for a Jose Ramirez-type discount?
Not looking back with hindsight, we look ahead to what Kevin Stefanski can do to unlock Deshaun Watson;
Some things you should expect to see in Sunday's game vs. the Raiders;
Terry discusses his Faith & You column for the weekend about praying, and speaking, in public;
Some listener letters about fish nets at ballgames; and the wonderful MLB pitch clock.

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1 hr 12 min
September 17, 2024How the Guardians keep getting it right; Can the Browns win with Deshaun Watson being good, not great?
Highlights:
Jose Ramirez keeps piling up numbers and joining some elite company;
If Ramirez doesn't win an American League MVP award, he's still in some elite company: Many Hall of Famers haven't done it.
Why Stephen Vogt has had the right touch;
What Terry saw in the Browns offense during the win in Jacksonville;
Can the Browns get Deshaun Watson to be at his best, and stay in the pocket?
Penalties have been a consistent issue for the Browns under Stefanski, and why you shouldn't expect that to change;
The Cavs' Isaac Okoro signing makes sense for everyone;
Terry talks about his recent Faith & You column about loaning money to friends and relatives;
and a couple of listener letters with a book recommendation, and a question about former Cleveland players who'd be good to have back in a Cleveland uniform.

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1 hr 19 min
September 09, 2024Should the Browns help Deshaun Watson rein in his toughness? What to do with slumping Steven Kwan
Highlights:
How bad were the Browns in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys?
Was the offense even worse than the stats look?
Why sometimes going from "good to great" means a step back is required first;
The special teams star of Sunday's loss for the Browns;
We know Deshaun Watson is tough. Does he need to be protected from himself?
As Terry saw during training camp, presnap penalties were an issue;
Steven Kwan is slumping in a big way. What should the Guardians do with him in the lineup?
Who's hitting, who's not since the All-Star Break;
Does Terry think the Guardians will win the division?
And a couple more listener foul ball stories, with an Oliver Twist.

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59 min
September 03, 2024How Alex Cobb and Matthew Boyd are making a difference; Jim Donovan's greatness; Browns season predictions
Highlights:
Terry has an appearance coming up on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Dover Public Library in Dover, Ohio, at 6:30 p.m. You can sign up here.
What Matthew Boyd and Alex Cobb have meant to the Guardians' pitching staff;
What Alex Cobb's approach to his perfect game says about the Guardians;
Kyle Manzardo's arrival; a potential nickname for him; and who's winning the Aaron Civale deal;
Who should play center field? Lane Thomas or ......
Terry's report on No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana;
The greatness of Jim Donovan;
Browns 2024 season predictions;
Some listener emails on foul balls from dad; a sports cliche; and a book suggestion for Terry to write.

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1 hr 9 min
August 27, 2024Why the Guardians shouldn't shake it up with a different leadoff hitter; the Browns' QB hierarchy
Highlights:
Terry will be appearing on Thursday (Aug. 29) at the Niles McKinley Library, 6 p.m. It's free. The address is 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio.
What can Chris Antonetti and the front office do, if anything, to help the Guardians win the division?
Inside the numbers, which are rough;
Why Terry thinks the Guardians shouldn't try José Ramírez at the leadoff spot and give Steven Kwan a different look;
One small statistical reason for Guardians fans to be encouraged;
Was not playing Deshaun Watson in Seattle still the right move? Terry weighs in;
The biggest areas of concern for the Browns heading into the season are ....;
Terry senses a "strange vibe" within the Browns;
A listener idea: the two-point football field goal, and the three-point safety;
A listener question about why the zone defense wasn't allowed in the old NBA:
Terry discusses his Faith & You column for this week, about "Peace Hijackers";
Some listener emails about visiting ballparks and Jim Rice; and one on the late Willie Mays.
A listener writes in to say he tracked down Terry's first book, "The Greatest Summer."

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1 hr 10 min
August 20, 2024Can the Guardians roll with the pressure? Why Deshaun Watson should play Saturday
Highlights:
Terry will appear Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Niles McKinley Library at 6 p.m. to meet fans and sign books. The library is at 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio.
What is going on with the Guardians?
The offensive numbers for the Guardians after the All-Star break are not pretty;
Where the Guardians hitters rank in MLB in pitches drawn per plate appearance -- lower than you'd think;
What it means that Chase DeLauter has moved up to AAA Columbus;
A listener asks for a state of the union on Guardians catching prospects;
Who should pitch for Cleveland vs. the Yankees on Wednesday;
Deshaun Watson needs to play plenty of snaps in the preseason finale Saturday at Seattle. Here's why;
3 new rules that every NFL team should follow, immediately;
Terry's Faith & You column this week about the pros and cons of giving money to relatives or friends;
And this week's emails from fans with a couple of foul ball stories.

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1 hr 4 min
August 13, 2024LeBron, Emmanuel Clase and the Flying Wallendas; the area where Deshaun Watson most needs to rank highly
Highlights:
Terry's next library appearance is Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Niles McKinley Library, 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio, at 6 p.m.
Can the Guardians win the AL Central? A listener's theory on what it might take from a starting pitching perspective
MLB writers say the Guardians are their No. 7 pick to win the World Series. What's up with that?
The greatness of Emmanuel Clase and the Flying Wallendas;
Why Terry is encouraged by Dorian Thompson-Robinson after watching Saturday's preseason game;
Dan Orlovsky of ESPN ranked the top 10 NFL quarterbacks in seven areas: Which are most important for Deshaun Watson to rank in if the Browns are going to win big?
Why NFL kickers are better than ever;
Appreciating LeBron James and his third gold medal in the Olympics, at age 39;
And more listener stories about foul ball adventures.

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1 hr 7 min
July 23, 2024The player the Guardians need to promote ASAP; the NBA's 'second draft'; kickoff craziness ahead
Highlights:
Listeners really don't like the sports cliche "running downhill";
Congratulations to cleveland.com and Plain Dealer reporter Paul Hoynes on being a finalist for the Baseball Writers Association of America Lifetime Achievement Award;
The shortstop position: What should the Guardians do with it?
Matthew Boyd needs to be called up now;
The trade deadline is approaching: money capital vs. talent capital;
Terry's take on Evan Mobley's contract extension;
One Cavs player who impressed, one who didn't at NBA Summer League;
This podcast was taped before Amari Cooper reported to camp, but we discussed why his presence at training camp is crucial for the Browns to develop chemistry and timing with Deshaun Watson;
Who'll end up calling plays for the offense?
Why Olympic bronze medalists are happier than silver medalists: what a study suggested;
Listeners share stories of autographs and foul balls, including a brush with Nolan Ryan;
Terry recommends the book 'Back Channel' by Stephen L. Carter, a novel based on the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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1 hr 20 min
July 16, 2024What will it take for the Guardians to win the Central? Darius Garland's Cavs future
Highlights:
A listener cracks down on our on-air cliches;
Why the first-place Guardians really needed the All-Star break;
Are the Guardians slumping or just need to get out of a slump?
The pitcher Terry wants to see the Guardians try to acquire by the trade deadline;
Prediction time: A minor league pitcher you might see in a Guardians uniform before season's end;
How many wins it might take to make the playoffs or win the division;
What Terry thinks of what he's seen of Emoni Bates in summer league;
Reaction to Darius Garland's statement that he wants to stay a Cavalier;
Are LeBron, his family and the Lakers mishandling Bronny's early stages as a pro?
Terry's take on Dustin Hopkins' new contract with the Browns;
How many NFL coaches is enough?
Terry's Faith & You column for this week: Eric Mangini, the Browns, and "labels" we wear;
and a couple of more listener foul ball stories.

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1 hr 11 min

About Terry’s Talkin’

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Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto talks Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Northeast Ohio college basketball with host David Campbell.