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Zac Jackson and Friends

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Cleveland Browns
NFL
Deshaun Watson
NFL Draft
Cleveland Cavaliers
Ohio State Buckeyes
College Football
Shedeur Sanders
Myles Garrett
Kevin Stefanski
Joe Flacco
Dylan Gabriel
Miles Garrett
Pittsburgh Steelers
Ohio State
Shador Sanders
Training Camp
Todd Monken
Jim Schwartz
Baltimore Ravens

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.

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Latest Episodes

Zac Jackson started this podcast before the news of Denzel Ward's extension. Ward seems likely to finish his career with the rebuilding Browns and LeBron James is almost certainly finishing his outside of Cleveland. Check in on both storylines and th... more

Zac Jackson talks with Cleveland native and Kent State head football coach Mark Carney about Carney's 2025 promotion to full-time head coach, the state of college football, the state of quarterbacking at every level and the Cleveland Browns' perpetua... more

The Summer Break Series rolls on. Zac Jackson is joined by new University of Akron men's basketball coach Dustin Ford for a discussion on basketball roots, the ever-changing business of college sports and why a high bar is a good thing for a first-ti... more

First-time guest Spencer German of 92.3 The Fan and LockedOnBrowns joins Zac Jackson for a preview of training camp, the quarterback competition and the beginning of the Todd Monken era for the Browns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht... more

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Recent Guests

Dustin Ford
New University of Akron basketball head coach
University of Akron
Episode: Talkin' Ball With Akron Zips Coach Dustin Ford
Spencer German
Browns Beat Reporter; Browns Roundtable writer; Locked On Browns contributor
Browns Beat / Locked On Browns
Episode: Browns Talk With Spencer German
Anthony Moeglin
First-time guest, writer for Roundtable Sports and Brownswire
Roundtable Sports; Brownswire
Episode: Still Waiting on LeBron + Browns Questions with Anthony Moeglin
Jeff Howe
Sports journalist
The Athletic
Episode: About June 1 And Quarterbacks: Past. Present, Future
Zack Meisel
Guardians beat writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Cavs Crash Landing + Guardians Ascension with Zack Meisel
Steve Smith
Former NFL wide receiver, host of the 89 show on YouTube
YouTube / 89 show
Episode: What To Know About Browns Rookie Minicamp + The Sorsby Situation
Mike DeFabo
Steelers beat writer, Pittsburgh-based colleague
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette / Pittsburgh Steelers beat
Episode: A Minicamp in Berea + A Draft in Pittsburgh
Landon Robinson
NFL Draft Prospect, Defensive Tackle, Naval Academy
Naval Academy
Episode: The All-Ohio Browns Mock Draft
Joe Vardon
Senior NBA writer for The Athletic, based in Cleveland
The Athletic
Episode: Cavs - Raptors (Mostly) And Other Basketball Talk with Joe Vardon

Host

Zac Jackson
Host of Zac Jackson and Friends; long-time Cleveland sports writer with The Athletic; leads discussions and introduces guests.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 851 ratings
  • Great podcast….

    A must listen for Browns & Cleveland fans in general. Please lose the awful rap song opening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TRIBE1963
    United States2 months ago
  • ZJ and Friends

    Zac is refreshing, well-informed and most importantly has a dark, dry sense of humor that is a hallmark to anyone who’s a NE Ohio sports fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TimmyG916
    United States3 months ago
  • WTF

    What the heck is going on with the Phantom of the Opera intro music?? It’s so grim! Stick with the after show sound it’s much better. Other than that great takes by Zac.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ringerdan50
    United States3 months ago
  • Best Cleveland Browns Podcast

    Zac is awesome, his informed and well thought out information is the best of all the podcasts about the Browns. He has a great wit and humour although I don’t get some of the jokes being from England. Keep it up Zac and try to do more Browns content 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UKBoltonDawg
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Best Browns Coverage

    Zac is honest, which is refreshing! Some of, if not the best coverage of the Browns.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ddavid20
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Regulars note strong rapport with guests and local relevance.
Some episodes are critiqued for energy dips or pacing, but overall high value.
Listeners praise blunt, honest Browns coverage and insightful analysis.
Fans appreciate guest mix and Cleveland focus.

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Talkin' Ball With Akron Zips Coach Dustin Ford
Q: With the new role and roster changes, how have you approached the transition and what feels different now?
Ford describes the shift from assistant to head coach as increasing planning and preparation, while leveraging prior experiences and relationships; he emphasizes staying grounded in coaching basketball and building a supportive staff and roster quickly, given the realities of today's transfer market and NIL landscape.
To Be Or Not To (Sors-)Be, That's The Browns' Question
Q: What is the Browns' likely stance on Brendan Sorsby given his baggage and the current QB landscape?
The host believes the Browns will likely pass on a serious bid for Sorsby due to red flags, but acknowledges that the team might still explore the option as a low-risk, high-upside move given the long search for stability at quarterback.
Trades, Burdens and Builds with Andre Knott
Q: What is your view of Browns' quarterback competition and its impact on the future?
The hosts emphasize that the quarterback situation is crucial, with emphasis on locker room leadership and ensuring the right culture to support any quarterback, whether Shedeur or another option, while recognizing Watson's ongoing saga complicates the short-term plan.
About June 1 And Quarterbacks: Past. Present, Future
Q: What checkpoints should we be watching as we wait on the various legal battles and just different things going on here?
Key checkpoints include the June 30 declaration deadline for the supplemental draft, the July date for the actual supplemental draft if declared, and how teams accelerate their evaluation with little in-person pre-draft events, plus how NIL and gambling allegations influence team risk assessments.
About June 1 And Quarterbacks: Past. Present, Future
Q: Jeff, I wanted to have you on for a couple of reasons. But a week or so ago now, you had a pretty deep dive on Brendan Sorsby and where he might stand with the NFL, the supplemental draft and all of that. Let's start just the football evaluation of Brendan Sorsby.
Brendan Sorsby is a intriguing prospect with physical traits that could make him a top-tier quarterback in the right system; he could land in the second or third round if he declares, but his path is complicated by the supplemental draft rules, NIL considerations, and how teams value him versus other quarterbacks in the class.

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What is Zac Jackson and Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Cleveland-centered sports chatter with a heavy emphasis on the Browns, plus coverage of Buckeyes, Cavs, Guardians, and the broader NFL landscape. Episodes mix blunt, informed analysis of team-building, quarterback timelines, and draft strategy with on-the-ground reporting from local sources and frequent guest perspectives. A standout trait is the host's willingness to give honest, old-school beat-writer style takes and to weave in sponsor reads and casual banter without sacrificing insight or context. This show is likely to appeal to hardcore Cleveland sports fans who want practical, no-nonsense commentary and a steady stream of Ohio-focused sports discourse.

Noteworthy strengths include a strong regional angle, guest mix that brings veter... more

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Recent guests on Zac Jackson and Friends include:

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2. Spencer German
3. Anthony Moeglin
4. Jeff Howe
5. Zack Meisel
6. Steve Smith
7. Mike DeFabo
8. Landon Robinson

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