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Zac Jackson and Friends

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

The Cleveland Browns and the Buffalo Bills traded punches. Sort of. Zac Jackson and Anthony Moeglin go over what they saw in the Thursday joint practice session, why KC Concepcion's been so impressive and where they think the Watson - Sanders quarter... more

Zac Jackson discusses Todd Monken cutting Tuesday's practice short, the ongoing offensive struggles and what's directly ahead for the Cleveland Browns, who host the Buffalo Bills for a joint practice on Thursday. Zac also talks with new Browns offens... more

Zac Jackson and Anthony Moeglin recap the Browns' preseason opener in Chicago, take the temperature of the still ongoing quarterback competition and talk all things related to the upcoming joint practice vs. Buffalo in the latest episode of Zac Jacks... more

Zac Jackson weighs in on the state of things at the end of the third session of Browns training camp, most notably Todd Monken's decision to start Deshaun Watson in Saturday's preseason opener. What's next for Shedeur Sanders, the quarterback competi... more

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Anthony Moeglin
Former quarterback at John Carroll; BrownsWire writer; round-table participant
BrownsWire
Episode: Just 256 Days Until The 2027 NFL Draft
Zac Jackson
Host
The Athletic / Browns coverage
Episode: The QB Sharing Will Continue Until Morale Improves
Daniel Oyefusi
ESPN Browns reporter, invited guest
ESPN
Episode: Browns Camp Talk With Daniel Oyefusi
Tylan Wallace
Wide receiver, Browns signee; previously with Baltimore Ravens
Cleveland Browns
Episode: Timing Is Everything + Talking With Tylan Wallace
Mark Carney
Kent State head football coach
Kent State University
Episode: Summer Series: Kent State Coach Mark Carney
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
Andre Knott
Guardians broadcaster, radio personality, and bartender
Guardians broadcasts
Episode: Trades, Burdens and Builds with Andre Knott
Jeff Howe
Sports journalist
The Athletic
Episode: About June 1 And Quarterbacks: Past. Present, Future

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 858 ratings
  • Zac is one of the few in Cleveland sports media who isn't a total dipshit.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    BurnsideAdmiral
    2 months ago
  • 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 States4 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 Kingdom5 months ago

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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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#63
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Timing Is Everything + Talking With Tylan Wallace
Q: What's your role as a veteran on a Browns receiving room adjusting to new teammates?
Wallace discusses mentoring rookies, understanding the offense, and bringing in experience to help others, especially in adapting to Monk's playbook and mindset.
Timing Is Everything + Talking With Tylan Wallace
Q: Football nerd. Now that you're an established NFL player, what's different about your game and life?
Wallace explains the transition from college to the NFL, highlighting the speed, complexity, and the need to adapt to a new team and coaching style, including Monken's approach.
Browns Camp Talk With Daniel Oyefusi
Q: Who stood out to you as a player you want to see in camp after last week?
On the offensive side, Harold Fannin stood out for me as someone who's quietly becoming a standout at the receiver position, showing versatility and strong play through the six practices, which is valuable given the evolving offense.
Browns Camp Talk With Daniel Oyefusi
Q: What do you think they're going to do in Chicago?
I expect they'll keep one of the quarterbacks in the mix for competition, possibly starting with Dachon, but if a quarterback outperforms, they may give that player more reps; ultimately, I think Shador has momentum and could be the one they push in depending on how the next preseason game looks.
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.

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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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1. Anthony Moeglin
2. Zac Jackson
3. Daniel Oyefusi
4. Tylan Wallace
5. Mark Carney
6. Dustin Ford
7. Spencer German
8. Andre Knott

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