
Zac Jackson from The Athletic and a rotating cast of his friends talk ball. Yes, a lot of Cleveland Browns -- but also the Ohio State Buckeyes, the NFL as a whole, the changing landscape of college sports and probably some Cavs and Guardians, too.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 184 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Zac Jackson continues the countdown to the start of the NBA Playoffs with Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic, Joe Vardon. Are the Cavs confident? Are they fragile? Are we all headed for a wild ride? Later in the podcast, Zac is joined by Massillon ba... more
Zac Jackson and Friends continues the countdown to next week's NFL Draft in Pittsburgh with a special episode. Scott Petrak of BrownsZone goes over scenarios, changing mock drafts and must-haves for the Browns, then former Youngstown State wide recei... more
We have an NBA Playoff bracket. We have an NFL Draft in 10 days. Do we have any real hope and optimism for the Browns going forward? Can the Cavs make a real run? The Zac Jackson and Friends Podcast is presented by Fully Loaded. Hosted by Simplecast,... more
Zac Jackson is joined by Lance Reisland of Cleveland.com for a rundown of Lance's favorite offensive linemen in this year's NFL Draft, the case for (and against) taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 6 and some other avenues the Browns... more
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Zac is honest, which is refreshing! Some of, if not the best coverage of the Browns.
The podcast is top shelf stuff. Zac has become an authority on everything Browns. He mixes keen insights with self-deprecating humor. I never miss it.
The BPOAT. Zac has been around Berea long enough he will tell you exactly how it is. It’s fun when they’re good & therapy when they’re bad.
Good stuff
If you’re an absolute sicko and watch the browns every week Zac gives honest and well thought out opinions on the Browns. Can’t wait to hear Zac when the browns are actually decent.
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This show centers on targeted sports commentary with a Cleveland-centric lens, blending sharp NFL analysis, college athletics updates, and occasional forays into basketball and other regional teams. A recurring theme is the Cleveland Browns, including coaching changes, draft strategy, and roster shaping, balanced by conversations about college basketball, NIL, and the Cavaliers. Guests tend to be players, coaches, reporters, and analysts who offer insider perspectives on football strategy, player evaluation, and the dynamics of modern sports markets. The host brings a direct, no-nonsense style that fans describe as honest and insightful, often challenging conventional narratives while providing clear takeaways for listeners. Expect timely r... more
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Recent guests on Zac Jackson and Friends include:
1. Lance Reisland
2. Mike Petraglia
3. Jim Root
4. Steve Smith
5. Jerrod Calhoun
6. Scott DiBendetto
7. John Groce
8. Cleve TA
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