Terry’s Talkin’

Terry Pluto, Cleveland.com
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Terry’s Talkin’

Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto talks Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Northeast Ohio college basketball with host David Campbell.

  1. The pros and cons of the Browns trading Myles Garrett; what the Cavs' Koby Altman got right

    FEB 4

    The pros and cons of the Browns trading Myles Garrett; what the Cavs' Koby Altman got right

    Highlights: Myles Garrett says he wants to be traded by the Browns: The case for, and against; Why Browns fans seem to be backing Garrett over his request; The state of the Browns in the eyes of the public; Terry on the similarities and differences between Garrett's request and Kyrie Irving's demand to be traded by the Cavs; A listener asks: What's Paul DePodesta's role in the Browns' struggles? A listener's idea for what the Browns should do at QB and with the No. 2 overall pick; Cavs vs. Celtics: What does Tuesday night's game mean, and not mean; In appreciation of Koby Altman and his stewardship of the Cavs roster; Who will take control and become the Guardians' everyday right fielder? Will 2025 be different for Bo Naylor without his brother on the Guardians roster? Terry's take on the proposal to use an increased sports gambling tax to fund stadiums in Ohio; World Team Tennis memories from a listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m
  2. The Cavs, the playoffs, Earl Weaver and 'deep depth'; an overlooked Browns QB candidate

    JAN 28

    The Cavs, the playoffs, Earl Weaver and 'deep depth'; an overlooked Browns QB candidate

    Highlights: News: Dean Wade is out at least a couple of weeks and probably more; A listener asks if the Cavs lost their way during their recent losing streak; What's in common between Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson and 1970s Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver;  How many All-Stars should the Cavs have: 3 or 4? Terry has a name to toss into the ring as the Browns seek a veteran quarterback; Bill Musgrave has been elevated to Browns quarterbacks coach, and we have thoughts; Why Bills quarterback Josh Allen makes Terry think about Bernie Kosar; A listener says "no way" on Kirk Cousins for the Browns; Why Paul Sewald made sense for the Guardians to sign; Terry's thoughts on Stephen Vogt's sitdown with beat writers on Monday afternoon; Cleveland State's men's basketball team is on a roll, and it all comes back to culture; Terry's book recommendation for the week is one that's been out awhile, and it's by a famous author; A listener asks: Would European soccer-style relegation work in college sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 8m
  3. Ryan Day, the national title and lessons learned; Joe Flacco or Kirk Cousins? 1 Cavs stat to watch

    JAN 22

    Ryan Day, the national title and lessons learned; Joe Flacco or Kirk Cousins? 1 Cavs stat to watch

    Highlights: The Buckeyes' national championship, and what it says about Ryan Day, the team and Buckeye fans; What we can learn from Ohio State in the best and worst of times; Jim Tressel and how he set the stage for what came next in Columbus; Will Howard has earned newfound respect nationally, and in the eyes of some NFL teams; What the Browns and Buckeyes didn't have in common this season: clean execution; The Browns just went through their "Michigan loss." So what happens next? What new coordinator Tommy Rees will bring to the Browns offense in 2025; Joe Flacco or Kirk Cousins? A listener proposes a Browns-Jaguars trade involving Trevor Lawrence; One stat Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson is paying attention to right now; Do the Cavs need to make a deal by the Feb. 6 trade deadline? Is the Guardians roster better or worse than it was in 2024? The six-man pitching rotation is becoming a trend; why it could become the standard in MLB; Two listeners share their stories about funerals and tributes to sports fans who passed away; And Terry's book recommendation for this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 14m
  4. What makes Cavs vs. Thunder such a compelling matchup; how the Browns can start over

    JAN 7

    What makes Cavs vs. Thunder such a compelling matchup; how the Browns can start over

    Highlights: The Cavs are gaining national recognition similar to the Warriors; What makes OKC different; What Terry is seeing from the Cavs and Darius Garland; What we're looking forward to when the Cavs face the Thunder on Wednesday night; Who is the Thunder's coach and where did he come from? Why Deshaun Watson's injury allows the Browns to start fresh. What Terry thought of the Browns' answers to their current predicament; What the Browns need to do this offseason; Why Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski deserve another shot at this; A radical old-schools idea from a listener to help pitchers get more action on their pitches without overtaxing their arms; OSU's chase for the national championship; Terry's book recommendation for this week; and a listener email about stars vs. superstars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m
  5. Can the Cavs win 70 games? Should they even try? What the Browns should do next

    12/31/2024

    Can the Cavs win 70 games? Should they even try? What the Browns should do next

    Highlights: Listeners have sent in their favorite Cleveland sports moments of 2024. We have a couple, too; The Browns’ awful season limps to the finish line. What’s next? What Terry wants to see the Browns do after Sunday’s season finale vs. the Ravens; Should fans trust the team of Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski to fix this for 2025? Tim Bielik has four players Browns fans should watch during the College Football Playoff quarterfinals; Will the Cavs win 70 games? Should they want to? What Terry is seeing from Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell that bodes well for the future; Appreciating LeBron James as he celebrated his 40th birthday this week; Why fans should trust the Guardians to do what they do, and keep winning; Terry recommends a book, “The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Football’s Era of Chaos,” by Armen Keteyian and John Talty. Listeners share their favorite 2024 sports moments and make some 2025 predictions; And we make a couple of 2025 Cleveland sports predictions of our own; Wishing you all a healthy and happy New Year!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 17m
  6. What the Browns should have seen coming; Kenny Atkinson's revenge; who plays second for the Guardians?

    12/17/2024

    What the Browns should have seen coming; Kenny Atkinson's revenge; who plays second for the Guardians?

    Highlights Dorian Thompson Robinson is starting for the Browns against the Bengals. The Browns' options in 'distressed quarterbacks' for next season. Dorian Thompson Robinson needs to prove he can stay healthy and effective. The Browns need some explosive offensive players, even if Nick Chubb returns. Penalties, especially pre-snap, have been a major issue for the Browns. Here's why they should have known about what happened vs. the Chiefs. Myles Garrett, leader. The numbers behind Evan Mobley's breakout season so far. Fan reaction, and Terry's to the Guardians' Andrés Giménez deal. Who plays second base for the Guardians now? A listener email about Josh and Bo Naylor and their Cleveland futures. Stephen Kwan: Cornerstone? What should Ohio State do with Ryan Day if the Buckeyes lose to Tennessee on Saturday night? Appreciating Ford Frick Award winner Tom Hamilton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 19m
  7. Evan Mobley is ready for launch; how Jameis Winston compares to a 1990s Browns QB

    12/10/2024

    Evan Mobley is ready for launch; how Jameis Winston compares to a 1990s Browns QB

    Highlights: Don't forget: Email us your favorite 2024 Cleveland sports moments, and your Cleveland sports predictions for 2025. Send them to sports@cleveland.com; The Cavs are 21-4 and on pace to potentially surpass their best season record (66-16 in 2008-09) with 68-69 wins; Will casual Cleveland shift their focus to the Cavs? They should; Evan Mobley is taking off. Here's what Terry is seeing; Donovan Mitchell's numbers are down, and that's good; How is Kevin Stefanski dealing with this 3-10 season; Jameis Winston: A listener asks if he brings back memories of former Browns QB Vinny Testaverde; Shane Bieber's new Guardians contract -- the right move for both sides? A follow-up on postseason shares for the Guardians and other teams Some listener emails on our discussion last week about the OSU vs. Michigan game, and whether the college pass-interference penalty should become a spot foul, like the NFL, instead of just 15 yards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 16m
  8. What Jameis Winston's record-setting night means for the 2025 Browns; Darius Garland's big challenge

    12/03/2024

    What Jameis Winston's record-setting night means for the 2025 Browns; Darius Garland's big challenge

    Highlights:  What happened with Ohio State against Michigan on Saturday? Terry doesn't write a lot about OSU, but we spend a few minutes talking about the state of the Buckeye program and whether Ryan Day should be on the hot seat after another loss to the Wolverines. The Jameis Winston experience was on full display in Monday night's loss the Broncos. That's a good thing. Terry on why every passing week is a complete indictment of the Deshaun Watson situation with the Browns. Winston made history in more ways than one on Monday night; Time to sign Winston to a new contract? A listener suggests three years. Two little things that mattered during Monday night's game; Darius Garland is serious about answering the challenge to be a better defensive player; What can be done about NBA teams sitting their stars? Not much. Why agent Scott Boras should send the Guardians a thank you card after Matthew Boyd left the Guardians for a two-year deal with the Cubs. And a listener email about hanging out at the airport with the 1976-77 Cavaliers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m
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Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto talks Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Northeast Ohio college basketball with host David Campbell.

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  • Creator
    Terry Pluto, Cleveland.com
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    162
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC
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