The Next Level

The Next Level with Emmett, Jerod, Jordan and Bridget are your friends on the radio. Join them weekday afternoons from 3-5pm for fun, smiles, laughs and an escape from your work day.

Episodes


The Next Level - 1.19.21

January 19, 2021 5:20 p.m.

The Next Level jumps into the Browns offseason by debating when the Browns should give Baker Mayfield a contract extension and where he would slot in with other top paid QB's. The Refresh hears from Kareem Hunt and gives an update on Patrick Mahomes health heading into the AFC championship. "Grind my Gears" talks about Jerod and Matt's issues with Apple before talking some streaming services. The 5 at 5 runs through the guys top 5 Browns from 2020 and then a discussion about the Cavs and Kevin Porter Jr.

The Next Level - 1.18.21

January 18, 2021 6 p.m.

The guys react to the Browns tough loss to the Chiefs in the divisional round and ask if the Browns 2020 season was a success. They also hear from Kevin Stefanski and Nick Chubb's end of season availability. The Refresh hears from Stefanski on Baker Mayfield's future before Jim Donovan joins to give his thoughts on the year. "Reason or Excuse" hears from Baker and Myles Garrett. ESPN Cleveland Browns analyst Tony Grossi joins for the 3rd hour to recap the season and where the team goes from here.

The Next Level - 1.16.21

January 16, 2021 1:57 p.m.

Emmett Golden and Jerod Cherry are live at the Browns Pep Rally for a Special "Next Level" show!! They greet all the thousands of fans strolling by and have a couple of special guests stop by!

The Next Level - 1.15.21

January 15, 2021 5:44 p.m.

It's a "Fair or Foul" Friday on The Next Level with Emmett being upset about the ESPN Football Power Index only giving the Browns an 18% chance of winning on Sunday. They ask if it's fair or foul with Jerod and Matt being ok with it. The Refresh hears from Joel Bitonio and Kevin Stefanski on returning for their first playoff games. Bernie Kosar joins the guys to preview the game before ESPN Cleveland Browns analyst Tony Grossi joins for the final hour to give his keys for victory.

The Next Level - 1.14.21

January 14, 2021 5:46 p.m.

As the Browns get ready for the Kansas City Chiefs, the guys discuss their confidence level heading into the game vs. their confidence level heading into the Pittsburgh game. They also talk about Chase Claypool doubling down on his comments about the Browns. The Refresh hears from Kevin Stefanski on his return to the facility after battling COVID-19. "Kinda Trippin" talks about Pittsburgh's comments. The 5 at 5 goes over the top playoff performers before a trip down memory lane with stores that tell your age.

The Next Level - 1.13.21

January 13, 2021 6:37 p.m.

Matt Fontana and Jerod Cherry on a "One-Word Wednesday" ask the question, What is your One-Word heading into the Browns vs Chiefs Divisional Playoff Game?

The Next Level - 1.12.21

January 12, 2021 3:32 p.m.

Matt Fontana and Jerod Cherry react to a disappointing National Championship performance by the Buckeyes, Steelers WR Chase Claypool fires shots at the Browns, linebacker BJ Goodson fires back, and Jarvis Landry sounds off on Juju Smith-Schuster's comments, and Peter King joined CBD to share some phenomenal insight into the Cleveland Browns turnaround. Another edition of the refresh, then...are the Cavs tanking? The guys play Grind My Gears, hear from former Cleveland Indians star Frankie Lindor. The third hour tips off with the Top 5 at 5 (Favorite Mario characters), Kyrie Irving does more Kyrie Irving things and could pay the price, Browns center JC Tretter addressed the importance of practice amidst COVID issues

The Next Level - 1.11.21

January 11, 2021 6 p.m.

It's a playoff victory Monday on The Next Level with the guys recapping the Browns big win over the Steelers. They talk about the Steelers handling the loss and who they think was the MVP for the game for the Browns. The Refresh hears from Kevin Stefanski on the game and Ohio State getting ready for the National Championship. Voice of the Browns, Jim Donovan joins the guys to give his thoughts on the game. "Reason or Excuse" is all about JuJu Smith-Schuster before Tony Grossi joins.

The Next Level - 1.8.21

January 8, 2021 6 p.m.

It's a Fair or Foul Friday on The Next Level with the guys debating if its fair or foul that the NFL won't move the Browns/Steelers game due to the Browns COVID issues. They also talk about how much the team can get done prior to the game before hearing from Kevin Stefanski at his press conference. The Refresh talks about the Browns All-Pro winners and Ohio State getting ready for Alabama. Beau Bishp joins to talk about the National Championship before Bernie Kosar stops by. ESPN Cleveland Browns analyst Tony Grossi joins for the final hour.

The Next Level - 1.7.21

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.