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.
December 17, 2020 5:20 p.m.
The Next Level talk about the news that former Browns coach Freddie Kitchens will call plays for the Giants on Sunday. They ask if that will be an advantage for New York or not. They also talk about Colt McCoy possibly playing before setting up the worst Browns coaching staff of all time. The Refresh hears from Jarvis Landry on Marcus Peters spitting in his direction. "Kinda Trippin" talks about the Big Ten Championship game before the 5 at 5 goes through the guys favorite holiday movies. They also take a look at an NFL mock draft.
December 16, 2020 6 p.m.
It's a "One Word Wednesday" on The Next Level with the guys giving their words on the Browns 2020 season so far and how they feel about the team. Things get heated with Jerod and Emmett differ on a memory they had about an event where Emmett tried to chug a beer. They try to get to the bottom of it. The Refresh shouts out Larry Nance Jr. for a great way to give back to local Cleveland businesses. They also talk about former Browns coach Freddie Kitchens coaching for the Giants and what he had to say to Browns fans. The 5 at 5 goes over the guys favorite gifts before Terry Davis from Our Lady of the Wayside stops by.
December 15, 2020 5:26 p.m.
The guys react to the Browns tough loss to the Ravens on Monday Night Football. They ask everyone how they feel after the loss and what they saw out of Baker Mayfield. ESPN Cleveland Browns analyst Tony Grossi joins the guys to give his thoughts on the game. The Refresh hears more from Kevin Stefanski on the game and the Cavs 2-0 in Preseason action. "Reason or Excuse" hears from Lamar Jackson on his locker room trip during the game. The 5 at 5 includes a great Taco Bell giveaway before giving their top 5 TB items. They get an update on Jerod's holiday shopping and buying items you don't ever use.
December 14, 2020 4:19 p.m.
It's a Browns gameday on The Next Level with the Browns on Monday Night Football against the Ravens. Emmett, Matt and Jerod cast their votes on how confident they are heading into the game before talking about the history between the two teams. They hit the Refresh with the latest news on the Indians name change before giving their game predictions.
December 11, 2020 6 p.m.
It's a "Fair or Foul" Friday with the Next Level asking if its fair or foul the Browns being home underdogs against the Baltimore Ravens for Monday Night Football. They also talk about Kyrie Irving getting into some trouble with the NBA. The Refresh hears from Browns OC Alex Van Pelt before Beau Bishop joins to talk some Buckeyes. Browns legend Bernie Kosar stops by to talk about some of the finer points of playing QB in the NFL. ESPN Cleveland Browns analyst Tony Grossi joins for the 3rd hour to get ready for Monday Night Football.
December 10, 2020 5:34 p.m.
The Next Level compares Baker Mayfield towards the other AFC North QB's and ask everyone where he would rank. They also talk about Myles Garrett being the team nominee for the Walter Payton "Man of the Year" award. The Refresh hears from Kevin Stefanski and the Cavs welcoming Kevin Porter Jr. back. "Kinda Trippin" has Emmett confused about a certain fast food location not being ready for customers. The 5 at 5 goes over the guys favorite holiday songs before Rickonia joins to hand out another Papa Johns pizza. Camryn Justice from WKYC joins to talk about the Browns/Ravens matchup.
