January 7, 2021 5:35 p.m.
The Next Level reacts to the breaking news that the Indians have traded Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the Mets. They talk about the trade and where the team goes from there. MLB.com's Mandy Bell joins to give her thoughts on the move. The Refresh hears from Alex Van Pelt and Chris Antonetti before "Grind my Gears" talks about Emmett hosting for 24 hours. The 5 at 5 goes over the top five "Speedsters". The guys talk about Pittsburgh not having fans in the stands for their playoff game against the Browns.
January 6, 2021 6 p.m.
It's a "One Word Wedneday" on The Next Level with the guys giving their one word to describe the Browns chances against the Steelers on Sunday. They also talk about Alex Van Pelt taking over play calling in the absence of Kevin Stefanski. The Refresh hears from Stefanski on the challenges facing the Browns before talking about Jedrick Wills and Rashard Higgins drag racing . The 5 at 5 runs through the 5 Browns players/coaches who have to step up the most on Sunday before Emmett having to deal with a bad picture being shown during his appearance on KJZ
January 5, 2021 5:39 p.m.
The Next Level reacts to the news the Browns will be without their head coach, Kevin Stefanski against the Steelers. They ask if the Browns can still win without their coach as well as guard Joel Bitonio. ESPN Cleveland Browns analyst Tony Grossi joins to give his thoughts on the news. The Refresh gives the latest on the Browns and Ohio State facing potential COVID issues. "Grind my Gears" talks about oil changes on cars before the 5 at 5 goes over the guys top 5 "Only in Cleveland" moments.
January 4, 2021 6 p.m.
It's a Victory Monday on The Next Level with the guys celebrating the Browns win over the Steelers and securing their spot in the playoffs, ending an 18 year drought. They ask who is most responsible for the Browns turnaround and what they liked most out of the game. The Refresh hears from Kevin Steafnski on the week of practice heading into the playoff game before Jim Donovan joins the guys to talk about his final call of the game. "Reason or Excuse" hears from Myles Garrett on meeting with Mason Rudolph after the game. ESPN Cleveland Browns analyst Tony Grossi joins for the final hour to recap the game.
December 30, 2020 6:03 p.m.
Your hosts Jordan Klimack, Dale Davison and Nick Paulus go over the breaking news that the Browns are dealing with another COVID situation and ask the question, If the #Browns MISS the Playoffs, Would you still consider this season a Success or a Failure?
December 29, 2020 3:05 p.m.
Jordan Klimack and Mike Rizzo rejoice after the announcement that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will be rested in favor of Mason Rudolph - Are the Steelers trying to manipulate their first round playoff opponent? Is this matchup a revenge game for both teams? Would you rather see the Bills or Steelers in the first round of the playoffs? Plus, a loaded edition of the Refresh, and what are the scenarios where the Browns could make the playoffs if they don't win in week 17? Do they deserve to be there?
December 28, 2020 5:26 p.m.
Emmett Golden and Jerod Cherry discuss whether it's a reason or excuse for the Browns to blame their loss to the New York Jets on the NFL's COVID protocols, which caused the team to be extremely short-handed at some key positions. The Washington Football team cut former Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins, getting ready for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17, plus another edition of The Refresh and Reason or Excuse, Jim Donovan joins the show to share his thoughts on an ugly week 16 performance and look ahead to Week 17, and then Tony Grossi caps it all off in his hour with the Insiders
December 22, 2020 3:23 p.m.
Matt Fontana and Jerod Cherry discuss which is more likely to happen between the Browns winning the AFC North and Ohio State winning the National Championship, and with the Steelers losing to the Bengals on MNF and the AFC North being one step closer for the Browns, would you rather clinch a playoff spot next week or have a chance at the AFC North crown in week 17? The NFL announced it's Pro Bowlers, and three Browns made the cut.
The second hour kicks off with another edition of The Refresh and Grind my gears, the latest odds for NFL coach of the year - Kevin Stefanski makes a significant jump up the list.
The third hour kicks off with the Top 5 at 5, in which the guys list their top 5 favorite things about the Holiday season, with the NBA tipping off tonight, Vegas released new odds including those of the Cleveland Cavaliers, a poll of MLB experts weigh in on the future of Fransisco Lindor among a number of other MLB discussions, and the Cavs may be a little short-handed in their first game of the season
December 21, 2020 6 p.m.
It's another Victory Monday on The Next Level with the guys recapping the Browns win over the Giants and asking if the team can compete for a Super Bowl. They also talk about Ohio State making the college football playoff and Dabo Swinney's OSU hate. The Refresh hears from Kevin Stefanski before "Reason or Excuse" gets a dynamite drop from Sean McVay following their loss to the Jets. ESPN Cleveland Browns analyst Tony Grossi joins for the final hour to give his thoughts on the Browns win.
December 18, 2020 6 p.m.
It's a "Fair or Foul Friday" on the show with the guys looking back on the Browns not hiring Kevin Stefanski back in 2019. They ask if that was fair or foul before talking about the Browns and Giants matchup. They also talk about Notre Dame's Brian Kelly making some weird comments. The Refresh hears from Terry Francona before Beau Bishop stops by to preview the Big Ten Championship game. Browns legend Bernie Kosar joins the guys to talk about Baker Mayfield turning things around in the Monday Night game. ESPN Cleveland Browns analyst Tony Grossi joins for the 3rd hour.
