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Zac Jackson and Friends

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Cleveland Browns
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Deshaun Watson
Ohio State Buckeyes
NFL Draft
College Football
Shedeur Sanders
Kevin Stefanski
Myles Garrett
Cleveland Cavaliers
Joe Flacco
Dylan Gabriel
Miles Garrett
Pittsburgh Steelers
Ohio State
Training Camp
Shador Sanders
Nick Chubb
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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Zac Jackson has some quick thoughts on the Cavs, the NBA Playoffs airing on 47 different online platforms, a potential quarterback search via the supplemental draft and the days ahead for the Browns' 10 draft picks with their weekend minicamp Hosted ... more

Zac Jackson is back from a post-draft break with a tepid (at best) vote of confidence for the Cavs and a reality check for the Browns, who are playing for 2027 and must proceed accordingly. The Zac Jackson and Friends Podcast is presented by Fully Lo... more

Zac Jackson and Friends is back to recap the three days of the Cleveland Browns' 2026 NFL Draft. The Browns made six trades and 10 selections and are understandably drawing rave early reviews for their draft work. What's left to do, obviously and not... more

Zac Jackson weighs in late Thursday night (early Friday morning, actually) following the Browns' selections of Utah OT Spencer Fano at No. 9 and Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion at No. 24 in the first round of the NFL Draft. What's next? Who's next? How mu... more

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Recent Guests

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
Josh Hose
Basketball coach at Massillon High School
Massillon Tigers
Episode: Cavs - Raptors (Mostly) And Other Basketball Talk with Joe Vardon
Max Tomczak
Youngstown State wide receiver and NFL Draft hopeful
Youngstown State University
Episode: Draft Talk: Speculation with Scott Petrak and Chasing Dreams with Max Tomczak
Mike Petraglia
Sports journalist covering Miami and Cincinnati area sports
clnscincy.com / Jungle Roar podcast
Episode: Another Magical MAC March in Cleveland
Jim Root
Basketball writer/analyst, Three Man Weave contributor, Basket Under Review writer
Three Man Weave; Basket Under Review; The Athletic
Episode: March Traditions: Browns QB Talk + CBB Talk with Jim Root
Steve Smith
Former NFL wide receiver and host of the 89 show on YouTube
Episode: Combine Kickoff + AFC North Whiparound
Jerrod Calhoun
Head coach of Utah State men's basketball, previously coached at Youngstown State and Fairmont State, known for his successful transitioning into coaching through different college levels.
Utah State
Episode: Point Guards, QBs and Evolving Philosophies with Jerrod Calhoun

Host

Zac Jackson
Host of Zac Jackson and Friends, with affiliation to The Athletic. Provides blunt, informed Cleveland sports analysis and insider takes on the Browns, college football, and regional teams.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 843 ratings
  • 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 Kingdoma month 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 States2 months ago
  • Top Shelf

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott Spillan
    United States3 months ago
  • Best Browns Podcast of All Time

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gravy Brayvold
    United States3 months ago
  • Best Browns podcast

    Good stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    F fhfgfffds
    United States4 months ago

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- Fans praise blunt, fair, and honest Browns coverage with a strong sense of regional identity.
- Some notes about minor audio issues or preferences for more balanced optimism alongside criticism.
- Listeners appreciate clear, no-nonsense analysis and feel connected to local sports discourse.
- The host's knowledge and consistency are frequently highlighted as standout qualities.
- Overall, the show is viewed as a trusted source for Browns news and Cleveland sports context.

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#186
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Cavs - Raptors (Mostly) And Other Basketball Talk with Joe Vardon
Q: Which Cavalier do you think has the most pressure on him as the playoffs begin?
Joe Vardon explains that while Donovan Mitchell and James Harden carry star weight, Evan Mobley and Jared Allen are under significant pressure due to questions about their consistency, health, and ability to anchor a title run as the younger core carries the burden.
The All-Ohio Browns Mock Draft
Q: What has the Navy-to-NFL transition been like for you?
Robinson describes the balance of military commitments, the deferment process, and how discipline from Naval Academy life translates to football readiness and perseverance in pursuing the NFL.
March Traditions: Browns QB Talk + CBB Talk with Jim Root
Q: Were you surprised that Duke kind of led Michigan wire to wire in that game two weeks ago?
Yes, Duke controlled the glass and showed the balance of front-court strength with their rebounding, which was a standout characteristic of that matchup.
March Traditions: Browns QB Talk + CBB Talk with Jim Root
Q: Right. All right, let's go general to start. Ten days or so until we have a bracket, so we obviously don't know. But when you do see a bracket, who is the team that you feel most confident that you're going to put through to at least the final four, if not the final game?
Arizona stands out as the team most reliable to reach the final four, due to their dominant paint presence and consistency even in adverse shooting nights; Duke and Michigan are close contenders, but Arizona edges them out for me.
Todd Monken's 15 (Actually 35) Minutes of Combine Fame
Q: Do you have a gut feeling yet on whether you really think you have what you need in your quarterback room to get the job done in 2026?
Monken acknowledged it's always a priority to upgrade every position, especially quarterback, and expressed enthusiasm for his current quarterbacks.

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

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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1. Mike DeFabo
2. Landon Robinson
3. Joe Vardon
4. Josh Hose
5. Max Tomczak
6. Mike Petraglia
7. Jim Root
8. Steve Smith

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