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Terry’s Talkin’

Terry Pluto, Cleveland.com
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland Cavaliers
Guardians
Deshaun Watson
Browns
Darius Garland
NFL
Donovan Mitchell
Cavaliers
NBA
NBA Playoffs
Shedeur Sanders
Kevin Stefanski
Joe Flacco
NFL Draft
Kenny Atkinson
José Ramírez
Evan Mobley
Jose Ramirez

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

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Hosts

David Campbell
Host and veteran Cleveland sports broadcaster; long-running voice on local teams and coverage.
Terry Pluto
Cleveland.com columnist and co-host, known for deep local sports knowledge and long-standing media presence.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings
  • Great insight

    Been reading Terry Pluto as I was a kid in the ABJ. Now that I need glasses to read it’s nice to listen instead.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosco O'Rainbow
    United States9 months ago
  • Best sports pod out there!!!

    Terry, I treasure every episode!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeebeeJammin
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    Great show covering all of my teams in one place.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBH KY
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Pod

    Great Insight from the legendary Terry Pluto!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    btucci
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Conversation

    I’ve enjoyed reading and listening to Terry for years and David is also enjoyable and seems knowledgeable. Just listen and subscribe, no need to thank me.

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    Clvlanddr
    United States3 years ago

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Many value the back-and-forth banter and guest-less discussion style that centers on Northeast Ohio sports culture.
Appreciation for coverage that ties in minor-league and development angles with big-picture outcomes.
Fans like the mix of game analysis with roster strategy and local lore.
Listeners appreciate the insightful, veteran perspective on Cleveland teams and media context.

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Terry's 3-point plan for the Cavs to beat the Raptors; Should Austin Hedges be playing more?
Q: What would Terry do to prepare the Cavs for the Toronto series in terms of game plan?
He would focus on back-to-defense, tempo control, getting the big guys involved, and riding the established, versatile lineups to match Toronto's pace while using a few targeted changes to exploit their defensive schemes.
Terry's sleeper prospect for the Guardians; Can the Cavs fix their defense in time?
Q: Does Roberta have a favorite Cavaliers player yet, given the team's evolving rotation with injuries?
Terry notes that Roberta hasn't settled on a single favorite yet, with her attention shifting among several regulars as the lineup changes, and emphasizes the role of emerging players in shaping fan favorites.
Kevin Stefanski: scapegoat? What's up with Lonzo Ball; Why the Guardians didn't draft an outfielder No. 1
Q: Do you think that Kevin Stefanski was the scapegoat for what has gone wrong the last two seasons?
Terry suggests that while Stefanski did deserve to be fired, he believes a change was necessary for the management structure, pointing out the challenges he faced during his tenure.
What the Browns' 3-9 record means for 2026; Are the Guardians doing enough?
Q: What does the Browns' 3-9 record mean for their future?
They need significant changes in coaching and roster management to avoid repeating the same issues and are focused on building a stronger foundation for the following seasons, particularly 2026.
Why the 2025 Guardians are like nothing we've ever seen; time for a Browns QB change?
Q: What would you do at the quarterback situation after the recent loss?
I would stick with Joe Flacco and see if he can improve with better blocking and receiver play, and only consider a change if things aren't going well.

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What is Terry’s Talkin’ about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime Cleveland-area sports voices provide analyst-driven breakdowns of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and regional college basketball, mixing game analysis with roster decisions, draft talk, and media commentary. Episodes feature detailed breakdowns of recent games, trades, and prospects, plus listener emails and anecdotes that root discussions in Northeast Ohio's sports culture. A distinctive angle is the ongoing convergence of cross-sport coverage, local reporting context, and behind-the-scenes media critique, making it useful for listeners who want both tactical insights and bigger-picture team-building narratives. The format tends to pair veteran perspective with practical roster and development takes, often framed by regiona... more

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