Best Erik Watkins Podcasts (2025)

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Jimmy Watkins: Cavs should break up the core four, they need to show proof of concept soon while their contention window is open with Donovan Mitchell 12:05

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Jimmy Watkins of Cleveland.com joins Afternoon Drive to discuss the latest in Cleveland sports. He talks about why it makes sense for the Cavs to break up the core four, if he's bought into the Guardians, the Browns crowded QB room, and more.

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Does a hard offseason change things for the Browns? 12:49

39m ago12:49

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Nick and Jonathan react to their conversation with Stump Mitchell by talking about how Kevin Stefanski runs the offseason.

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Stump Mitchell: Browns are in better position now than last year, definitely since they brought back Joe Flacco; everyone enjoyed playing with him 15:00

1h ago15:00

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Former Browns RB coach Stump Mitchell joins Afternoon Drive to discuss the team's offseason. He talks about his expectations for the Browns in 2025, why people overlook Jerome Ford, if they should have brought Nick Chubb back, and more.

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Hour 1: If the Pacers win the Finals, would it make you feel better about the Cavs? + What would a crazy offseason look like for the Cavs? + Quick Hits 38:11

1h ago38:11

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss the Pacers Game 1 win over the Thunder in the NBA Finals, and they preview the Cavs offseason. Then, they give each other quick stories around sports and give their instant reaction to them.

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Quick Hits: Do the NBA Finals feel special? 12:39

1h ago12:39

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Nick and Jonathan give each other quick stories around sports and give their instant reaction to them.

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What would a crazy offseason look like for the Cavs? 12:25

2h ago12:25

12:25

Nick and Jonathan discuss how a crazy offseason in the NBA could impact the Cavs.

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If the Pacers win the Finals, would it make you feel better about the Cavs? 13:03

2h ago13:03

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss the Pacers Game 1 win over the Thunder in the NBA Finals.

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Full Show - Thursday, June 5th, 2025 2:39:52

21h ago2:39:52

2:39:52

Full Show 6/5

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Hour 5: Too high, too low, just right: The Ringer’s Top-100 NBA players + Is the Guardians 33-27 record truly a ‘mirage?’ 25:18

21h ago25:18

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Nick and Jonathan react to The Ringer's latest Top-100 NBA player rankings. Also, they question David Samson calling the Guardians record a 'mirage.'

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Is the Guardians 33-27 record truly a ‘mirage?’ 13:06

22h ago13:06

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Nick and Jonathan react to David Samson calling the Guardians record a 'mirage.'

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Too high, too low, just right: The Ringer’s Top-100 NBA players 12:11

22h ago12:11

12:11

Nick and Jonathan react to The Ringer's latest Top-100 NBA player rankings.

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Hour 4: Shane Bieber setback and what it means for Guardians rotation + workplace communication 22:04

8h ago22:04

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Nick and Jonathan react to Shane Bieber's setback, and a Jarren Duran trade gaining popularity for the Guardians. Also, they talk about workplace communication.

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Shane Bieber setback and what it means for Guardians rotation 15:07

8h ago15:07

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Nick and Jonathan react to Shane Bieber's setback, and a Jarren Duran trade gaining popularity for the Guardians.

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Hour 3: Is this an interesting NBA Finals? + Eric Metcalf + A great radio prank 38:06

23h ago38:06

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Nick and Jonathan discuss their interest level in the NBA Finals, and they’re joined by Browns legend Eric Metcalf. Also, they break down the prank they pulled on Anthony Alandt.

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A great radio prank involving Jeff Phelps 9:22

23h ago9:22

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Nick and Jonathan break down the prank they pulled on Anthony Alandt.

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Eric Metcalf: I think Joe Flacco will start Week 1, Kevin Stefanski knows what they can and can't do with him 15:38

24h ago15:38

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Browns legend Eric Metcalf joins Afternoon Drive to discuss Cleveland's offseason. He talks about Aaron Rodgers' intention to sign with the Steelers, the Browns four-man QB competition, if going back to Kevin Stefanski's offense is the right decision, and more.

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Is this an interesting NBA Finals? 13:04

9h ago13:04

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Nick and Jonathan discuss their interest level in the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers.

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Hour 2: Keith Law + Breaking News: Aaron Rodgers’ intends to sign with the Steelers 36:28

9h ago36:28

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Nick and Jonathan are joined by Keith Law of The Athletic. Also, they react to the breaking news of Aaron Rodgers' intention to sign in Pittsburgh.

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Does Aaron Rodgers' intention to sign with the Steelers make it tougher for the Browns in 2025? 7:50

10h ago7:50

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Nick and Jonathan continue to react to Aaron Rodgers intending to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Afternoon Drive reacts to Aaron Rodgers' intention to sign in Pittsburgh: "I think the Steelers are going to win the AFC North this year" 12:19

1d ago12:19

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Nick and Jonathan react to the breaking news of Aaron Rodgers informing the Steelers that he will sign before next week's minicamp.

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Keith Law: Guardians need to address the offense; if they do nothing, they'll likely finish the year missing the playoffs 16:16

10h ago16:16

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Keith Law of The Athletic joins Afternoon Drive to discuss Travis Bazzana and the Guardians. He talks about his concern for Bazzana's future, Chase DeLauter's health issues at Triple-A, if the Guardians are a playoff team, and more.

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Hour 1: What's your realistic goal for this Browns season? + Has this offseason been a breath of fresh air for Browns fans? + Quick Hits 37:51

10h ago37:51

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin react to Albert Breer's comments about the Browns competing for the playoffs in December. Then, they give each other quick stories around sports and give their instant reaction to them.

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Quick Hits: ABS system could be coming to the majors 12:53

1d ago12:53

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Nick and Jonathan give each other quick stories around sports and give their instant reaction to them.

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Has this offseason been a breath of fresh air for Browns fans? 13:14

1d ago13:14

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Nick and Jonathan ask if Browns fans are enjoying this offseason.

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What's your realistic goal for this Browns season? 11:42

11h ago11:42

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin react to Albert Breer's comments about the Browns competing for the playoffs in December.

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Full Show - Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 2:33:01

1d ago2:33:01

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Full Show 6/4

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Hour 5: Kenny Atkinson has the second best odds to be the Knicks next HC + Nick’s mom wants to date again 25:36

2d ago25:36

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Nick and Jonathan try their best to explain why Kenny Atkinson is in discussion to become the Knicks next head coach. Also, they settle a debate between Mac Robinson and Mitch Spinell.

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Nick’s mom wants to date again 13:03

2d ago13:03

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Nick and Jonathan settle a debate between Mac Robinson and Mitch Spinell.

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Kenny Atkinson has the second best odds to be the Knicks next HC 12:32

2d ago12:32

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Nick and Jonathan try their best to explain why Kenny Atkinson is in discussion to become the Knicks next head coach.

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Hour 4: What would Shedeur Sanders winning the starting job for Week 1 mean? + Erik Boland 22:35

21m ago22:35

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Nick and Jonathan break down the distinction between Shedeur Sanders starting Week 1 and starting at some other point in the season. Also, they’re joined by Yankees beat writer Erik Boland.

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Erik Boland: Yankees dream scenario is to develop players and plug in along the margins with the big free agent tickets 9:58

41m ago9:58

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Yankees beat reporter Erik Boland joins Afternoon Drive to discuss their series against the Guardians. He talks about fan interference in baseball, the lack of credit New York gets for developing players, why they haven't won a World Series with Aaron Judge, and more.

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What would Shedeur Sanders winning the starting job for Week 1 mean? 12:36

2d ago12:36

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Nick and Jonathan break down the distinction between Shedeur Sanders starting Week 1 and starting at some other point in the season.

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Hour 3: Is there more pressure on Myles Garrett? + Daryl Ruiter 36:34

2d ago36:34

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Nick and Jonathan react to Jim Schwartz's comments about Myles Garrett at Browns OTAs, and they’re joined by 92.3 The Fan’s Daryl Ruiter.

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How should we judge Myles Garrett next season? 8:02

2d ago8:02

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Nick and Jonathan revisit their heated conversation about Myles Garrett.

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Daryl Ruiter: You can see the progress from Shedeur Sanders, he had a better day than Dillon Gabriel at Browns OTAs 11:07

2d ago11:07

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Daryl Ruiter joins Afternoon Drive following Browns OTAs and the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus groundbreaking event in Berea. He talks about Shedeur Sanders' progress, if there's pressure on Myles Garrett, the latest stadium news, and more.

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Is there more pressure on Myles Garrett? 17:22

2d ago17:22

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Nick and Jonathan react to Jim Schwartz's comments about Myles Garrett at Browns OTAs.

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Hour 2: Will the Guardians need the rotation to become their biggest strength? + Is change necessary for the Cavs to make the NBA Finals? + Robert Horry 34:08

2d ago34:08

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Nick and Jonathan discuss the Guardians series opener against the Yankees, and they talk about the Cavs aspirations with their current roster. Also, they’re joined by longtime NBA forward Robert Horry.

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Robert Horry: I think the Cavs should run it back, this team is constructed to where they should win a championship soon 13:42

2d ago13:42

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Longtime NBA Forward Robert Horry joins Afternoon Drive to discuss the Cavs offseason and the NBA Finals. He talks about the future of the core four, how Evan Mobley can take that next step, if there's pressure on Kenny Atkinson, and more.

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Is change necessary for the Cavs to make the NBA Finals? 8:00

2d ago8:00

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Nick and Jonathan talk about the Cavs aspirations with their current roster.

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Will the Guardians need the rotation to become their biggest strength? 12:24

2d ago12:24

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Nick and Jonathan discuss the fan interference and Tanner Bibee's long outing in the Guardians series opener against the Yankees.

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Hour 1: Did Shedeur Sanders impress at Browns OTAs? + How much of a surprise would it be if Shedeur won the job? + Quick Hits 34:03

2d ago34:03

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss Shedeur Sanders performance at Browns OTAs. Then, they give each other quick stories around sports and give their instant reaction to them.

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Quick Hits: Tommy Rees on Shedeur Sanders' progress 12:25

2d ago12:25

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Nick and Jonathan give each other quick stories around sports and give their instant reaction to them.

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How much of a surprise would it be if Shedeur Sanders won the job? 12:29

2d ago12:29

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Nick and Jonathan question if Shedeur Sanders has a path to being the Browns Week 1 starter.

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Did Shedeur Sanders impress at Browns OTAs? 9:06

2d ago9:06

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss Shedeur Sanders performance at Browns OTAs.

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Steph Tolev - Episode 1099 1:15:28

16h ago1:15:28

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Bill Burr produced her 1st special and this is her first of many stops by Fitzdog Radio. Hilarious Canadian Steph Tolev joins me in studio. Follow Steph Tolev on Instagram @stephtolev Watch my special "You Know Me" on YouTube! http://bit.ly/FitzYouKnowMe Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr…

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Full Show - Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 2:28:15

3d ago2:28:15

2:28:15

Full Show 6/3

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Hour 5: Quick Hits + Will you be surprised if the Cavs actually break up the core four? 23:26

3d ago23:26

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Nick and Jonathan give each other quick stories around sports and give their instant reaction to them. Also, they talk about the surprise they see coming from a mile away.