SPORTS SIDE BAR: Recent Episodes
Dave Binkley
A look at the state of sports in Northeast Ohio with a particular interest in the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and the Cleveland Cavs
This week Captain Bill and Dave kick off the show with the Browns kicking off training camp, with the QB question lingering. So it's the Cleveland Sirens for the WNBA name. Fan Duel no longer on Spectrum cable. Now how will the Captain watch the Cavs? WNBA needs to clean up their officiating. And the Guardians make massive trades at the deadline.
After a folk music open, Captain Bill and Dave head into sports to find that all in all, LeBron would rather be in Philadelphia. A look at the dynamic of the WNBA. Guardians are winning on pitching but still losing the games. NFL camps are open, but will Cleveland ever see a Superbowl here in Cleveland?
Captain Bill and Dave are dogging it again with results of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Then it's back to Bub and the Brown's QB room as NFL camps are about to open. A Guardians update and another annual Bobby Bonilla Day has come and gone.
Captain Bill is back and gives his report on his assignment in Minneapolis the week before. Figuring out the Guardians and Francona's troubles in Cincinnati. The Captain believes LeBron is coming back to Cleveland. Akron has lost the PGA Tour of Champions to the west coast. And another look at this years Browns schedule
With Captain Bill on assignment Dave catches up with a few sports articles and some Bill Stern Sports News Reel. including interviews with Jack Dempsey and Casey Stengle
This week Captain Bill and Dave wonder where outfielders learned to count and talk about the struggling Guardians. Question of the week is where will Lebron land for next season. Catlin Clark and her effect on the WNBA. Along with the top 10 offseason moves in the NBA.
This week Captain Bill and Dave take a long look at the Brendon Sorsby issue as the NFL denies his request and the supplemental draft. Can any team trust an athlete who gambles? This also leads to a brief discussion about addiction. The Guardians are floundering in the wrong direction, and Jose Ramerez has hand surgery. The confusion of soccer popularity, and a look at the new five-year eligibility of NCAA sports.
This week Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the NBA championship. Sorsby moves on to the supplemental draft. A preseason look at the Browns. A look at the guardians this week. Tennis playing surfaces. Nick Chubb to retire? I guess not yet. All this and more, just not in this order.
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about the Myles Garrett trade as the Cleveland Rebuilds are at it again. Dave thinks it's bad while the Good Captain sees the merit in it. They take a look at the NBA championship game ticket prices and ticket prices in general. The CBA agreement is already at a sticking point. Will there be baseball next year? The Senior golf tour is leaving Akron.
Dave learned once again to never doubt Caotain Bill as he did with an optimistic view if the Cavs chances. Silly Dave! The Cavs went on to be winless in the series. So they talk about the series and what may come after. With their batting averages how are the Guardians still in first place? Be a new CBA or a lockout in December?
This week Captain Bill and Dave discuss the game 1 disaster in the Eastern Conference Finals. Can the Cavs bounce back? The list is out of future Superbowl's is approved by the owners. The Browns schedule is released. The new stadium and what is happening around it. The Guardians are playing stronger ball. And can no one explain where the NBA term 'Second Apron' comes from?
The Cavs and the playoffs. Will heads roll if they don't to the Eastern Finals? With all the streaming services juggling playoff games, where can we see our team? Will LeBron James retire or take his victory lap next year. Guardians are still in first place ... somehow. Trading for another low batting average catcher to go with the other low battering averages on the team.
Captain Bill and Dave are more than a little nervous about the Cavs and the Round 2 playoffs. Is a bowling Resurgence coming? Watching WNBA basketball. The Guardians, their batting problems, and the bad central division
Captain Bill and Dave look at the early firings of Baseball managers and coaches, The Guardians TV announcing staff changes dictated by the MLB, and the team's trouble at in the batting box - again. They talk a baseball movie then move onto the Browns draft and not so neighborly deed by the new coach. And a look at the Cavs with their back against the wall/
Captain Bill is back from assignment in Georgia and Dave is ready to go to Buc-ees. There are still grumblings about Browns moving to Brookpark. The state legislature is looking to change how and what types of sports bets are made. Why are they not extending Steven Kwan's contract? NFL Draft talk. Front office changes at the Rubber Ducks. And a bit on the Vrabel / Russini scandal
With Captain Bill on yet another assignment Dave holds down the sports desk with thoughts about the passing of Phil Gardner, MLB Power rankings, the NBA play-in and play offs, the possibility of Bronny James making the playoff roster, and a look at Denver QB's who threw the most interceptions,
This week Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the Basketball National Championship game. Taking a look at the history of why two halves for NCAA Men's Basketball. How sports drafts work and don't work. Instant replay and ABS in the MLB. Guardians are doing OK against tough teams. Jose Ramirez breaks Cleveland game record. Cavs heading into playoffs.
After Captain Bill recounts his assignment to Greece, He and Dave head into the opening of baseball season and how the Guardians started out, the ABS, and the status of their suspended players. LeBron James opens a new restaurant in Akron at the 330, and a look at the Tiger Woods situation.
With Captain Bill still out on assignment, Dave tries to hold down the fort, frog in throat and all. Catching sports articles he looks at March Madness upsets and ratings. A look at just who is High Point University anyway? MBL Teams with big offseason moves. Travis Kelce signed a 3 year deal with the Chiefs. And a look at some of the top professional boxers in history.
With Captain Bill off on assignment in Greece (the country not the shortening) so Dave goes solo and delves into the Upcoming possible NBA expansion and what the owners will get ... and give up. Who did the best and the worst in NFL Free Agency. And an AI look at March Madness and who AI thinks with win.
This week before Captain Bill heads on assignment to Grease, Dave finds out about his recent injury before they talk about another injury, the Cleveland Browns. A look at he players and the inexperienced coaching staff. There's also a look at free agent signings and resigning's around the league. Baseball season begins in just two weeks and a look at the upcoming probable lockout. And once again where can we watch the Guardians on TV?
This week with not a lot of sports going on Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the 10 NFL records most likely never to be broken. A bit about some NFL owners. Is it Monken or Munchkin? Time change weekend is again upon us. And the Guardians lineup.
After the mule is cleared, Captain Bill and Dave take a look at professional sports rules made because of Cleveland sports teams. A look at High School NIL money. Are the Bears moving to Indiana? What is the possibility of LeBron for returning to Cleveland Cav's for a farewell tour next year? And with the combines going on there talk, talk, and more talk about who will be Browns starting Quarterback.
This week Captain Bill and Dave say bring on baseball as spring training opens up with a look at the Guardians roster as it appears to stand. There's also a comprehensive look at the bargaining agreement process and the probable lockout in December. Also a look at the Browns and some strange stories and scandals of the Winter Olympics.
Captain Bill and Dave start their 19th year of Sports Side Bar together with a look at the Superbowl, the half time, and of course, the Super Bowl commercials. Then a look at the rankings of the NFL coaches hired this year. then a brief look at the new look Cav's as the seem headed up.
Captain Bill and Dave have news on the big Cav's / Clippers deal for getting "The Beard" and working to get off the Second Apron. Second Apron? Some talk about salary caps and different sports and how they pay out.
Captain Bill and Dave have a full slate with a new coach hired in Cleveland but where does that leave Jim Schwartz? How successful will Kevin Stefanski be. Talk about the Pro Bowl and it's line-up. Bill Belicheck did not make first round of hall of fame ballot. Jose Ramirez gets a new contract extension. Will baseball have a lockout next December? All this and more.
A lot to talk about for Captain Bill and Dave with yet another NFL coach fired. Will there be more firings yet this year? Where is a good fit for McDermitt - perhaps Baltimore? Stafanski Hired in Atlanta. Who will be coach and who will be starting for the Browns? The myth of the student athlete. Captain Bill's floater story. And the question of Aaron Rogers wife - real or AI
Captain Bill and Dave are looking at how to rebuild the Browns and there's a whole lot of teams looking for a coach. News on the Cavs and where they are heading and a bit about Stephen Kuan.
Captain Bill and Dave are evaluating the Browns and what to do and a look at the NFL playoffs. More time is spent on the CAV's.
In the last show of the year Captain Bill and Dave get to talk about the improbable - a Browns win over the Steelers. What went right and what went wrong with the season and where do we go. And as far as that goes - where are the CAVS going except for nowhere fast
After their latest loss Captain Bill and Dave take a look at what to do with the browns and how to build upon what they may have. Who goes and who stays?
Are Captain Bill and Dave running out of ways to describe how bad the Cleveland Browns are. Are the Cavs moving from the most wins in the East last year to sliding out of the playoffs? The Akron Ducks are sold - a bit about that. A quick look at the college football bowls.
This week Captain Bill and Dave cuss and discuss the
Browns losing to the worst team (record wise) in the NFL.
Who's going and who's staying at the end of the season. There's also a look at the Guardians with the owners winter meetings taking place. And a look at the injury ridden Cavs
This week Captain Bill Discuss the High School NIL agreement for the state of Ohio. Also at the point of wondering once again where we will be able to watch the Guardians play on TV for 2026 with MLB selling out to ESPN. And then there's discussion of yet another loss of the Browns. Thanks special teams!
Captain Bill is back and he and Dave dive into the gambling problems in professional sports and then there is talk about the Browns win ... yes I said win. And Congrats to the manager of the Guardians on his Manager of the year award.
This week with Captain Bill still on assignment, Dave takes to give analysis (we'll call it that) to the latest Browns loss, and then go on to explore more issues with sports and sports betting. And then a little about sporting contracts.
This week Bobby Binkley sits in with Dad to evaluate the Cleveland Browns game ... if you call that a game. We look over the entire mess. Then we spend a bit of time discussing the problems with prop betting and what that seems to be doing to professional sports.
Captain Bill and Dave spend most of their time looking if there is anything that can be don to save this team. Also a discussion about the "Survey" the Browns sent out how much they might be willing to but season tickets to see Browns games in the new stadium. then there's also a look at the Poker / Gamboling fiasco last week.
Captain Bill and Dave deal with the Browns turnaround (?) win that will drive them to the playoffs ... or not. What can we expect in the near future? There's also a bit on the state of the Guardians.
Captain Bill and Dave (calmly) discuss the fate of the Cleveland Browns and the rest of this season. Then on to a look at the season of the Guardians and a look at their needs.
This week after Captain Bills Yodeling report he and Dave get on to discuss the closing of the Guardians surprising season and what has to be done to get to the next level. Then it's on to discuss the Browns latest ... loss and the changes made for this game.
This week Captain Bill and Dave are talking all over the place starting with the forever ongoing Guardian pitcher's suspension.. Then it's on new name of the Rubber Ducks stadium. The passing of player / World Series winning manager Davey Johnson. Just when you give up hope on the Guardians this year they throw in some hope. Then there's the Browns loss that shouldn't have been.
This weekend the NFL cranks up so it's time once again time for a Browns schedule breakdown for the Browns and predictions by Captain Bill and Dave and a bit of time left for some Guardians talk.
This week we get to hear about Captain Bill's trip to Dallas to watch the Guardians play the Texas Rangers and his visit to three stadiums. Then there's talk about how the Guards have faltered since losing their pitchers to gambling allegations. and their chances for playoffs. Then it's on to the Browns and their news stadium.
This Week Captain Bill and Dave spend a good deal of time on the Browns and what the preseason has brought - besides injuries. Another look at the new delay from Ohio ODOT on the new Browns stadium. A look at upcoming problems of the 2025 season for NFL Football. And a quick look at the disastrous weekend for he Guardians.
This week Captain Bill and Dave discuss the MLB history of the first woman Umpire and women in sports officiating and broadcasting. Then it's on to what the Guardians have been doing as of late. Wow! And then back to the Browns QB situation and their first preseason game.
After Captain Bill and Dave get past the O'Jays and SPAM there is some sports talk about the gambling situation on the Guardians and then more on the Guardians.. Then on to Sanders and the now 5 quarterbacks a Browns stadium update.
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk a bit about the inductees of the Baseball Hall of Fame including Cleveland play by play caller, Tom Hamilton. More Guardians news as another Cleveland Pitcher is placed on paid leave with gamboling charges lingering. Also a talk about the passing of Hulk Hogan and a debate weather pro wrestling is a sport or an entertainment. And girls flag football is sanctioned by the state OHSSA for next year.
Captain Bill and Dave are back with talk about the sport of Hot dog Eating. Then it's on to the MLB All Star game and how things have changed this year. Then on to discussion about the WNBA. What's left is but the Cleveland Guardians.
Captain Bill and Dave ask if it's time to give up the year on the Guardians. Is there any hitting on this team? Chat can be done with the Cavs? And why is the WNBA trying to kill the golden goose.
This week Captain Bill and Dave are welcoming the WNBA back to Cleveland as it is officially announced. On the other side of the WNBA the refs are losing control of the games. The Cavs draft without a first round pick but get good marks for their second round pick - but will that help the Cavs finally help them to the finals. A salute to Dave Parker who was finally to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame but to miss the induction by one month. Finally, can the Guardians do anything offensively?
This week after Captain Bill and Dave discuss the 50th anniversary of Jaws, they talk about game 7 of the NBA Championship where OKC won their first title. Lakers selling for 10 Billion dollars, and the Guardians treading water.
Today Captain Bill and Dave are talking about the Browns players and where they currently rank from a local columnist. A goodbye letter from Nick Chub to the City of Cleveland. The NBA Championship games and the Cavs outplayed. Understanding the latest NIL and how Ohio State is distributing it's NIL money. And a bit about the Guardians slide.
Today Captain Bill and Dave talk about the signing of Nick Chubb to the Huston Texans and Aaron Rogers to Pittsburgh. Colleges ability to directly PAY student athletes. What to do with the four quarterbacks on the roster and the one on the injured list.
This week Captain Bill and Dave once again spend good time on the guardians.. There's also talk about Katlin Clark and her contributions (especially monetary) to the WNBA and how they don't seem to be protecting the Golden Goose.
Captain Bill and Dave have a lot to say (but no answers) about the crushing of the Cavs in the second round of the playoffs. There's also talk about the struggling Guardians, and comparison to other teams. And once again the question, To Dome or not to Dome, that is the question.
Captain Bill and Dave ask if the Cavs are in complete meltdown mode. A look at where the Guardians are at this point in the season and in this division. And a look at the move or not move of the Browns to Brookpark and the new stadium.
This week Captain Bill has concerns about the Cavs round two opening loss to the Pacers. The weakness of the Browns the Guardians coming our of April in good standing.
Now that the NFL Draft is finally here and gone Captain Bill and Dave do have a lot to say about it. Will the Cav's wrap up their first round of the playoffs tonight? There's also a wee bit about the Guardians.
Captain Bill is back from assignment and all kinds of sports news as the Guardians are back home and have picked up the pace, The Cavs are starting playoffs, and the NFL Draft is finally here.
As the baseball season has opened Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the struggling Guardians. Then move on to the struggling Browns. But between the Struggling sports are the not so struggling Cleveland Cavs who need one more win to capture home court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.
This week Captain Bill and Dave celebrate the opening of baseball season with Guardians and other team and rules talk. Then it's on the the Browns and the NFL. and then we wrap up with the Cavs heading into post season.
This week Captain Bill and Dave discuss the opening of baseball season this week with the prospective roster. Then the Cavs are heading into the playoffs. There's also the weekly confusion about the Browns path forward. Then they spend a bit of time on the passing of George Foreman.
Captain Bill and Dave start off with talking Cavs Basketball and their success this season as they start thinking post season but yet continue to focus on now. Myles Garrett signed extension with no chance of trade in the future. Congrats to the Univ. of Akron winning the MAC, the MAC tournament, and on to the big dance. And we still don't know who's on first.
Captain Bill and Dave Spend time with the Cav's and their winning ways and then revert back to the the Browns confusion.
This week Dave and the Sports Side Bar Band premier the song, "The Saga of Captain Bill". When they finally get to sports it's the Cavs that bring up the spotlight. Once again on an 8 game win streak they've already made the playoffs. Then to the owner of the Guardians who recently passed away. Can the Guardians repeat or go all the way? The Science Guy says so. Then we finish off with the finished off Browns.
Captain Bill and Dave talk how the Cavs are leading the NBA power rankings. A salary cap in baseball? Yankees and facial hair. ABS coming in the majors?
This week Captain Bill and Dave question why on the NBA All-Star Game. What can the Browns do to right the ship? Is Travis Kelcee retiring? Guardians pitching discuss the Univ. of Akron Basketball program.
Well the Superbowl is over. What happened to the threepeat? So there's talk about the game and the commercials. Garrett wants out of Cleveland. Do the Browns trade him for all he can get or keep a disgruntled employee? Pitchers and Catchers report Tuesdays the 11th. And the Good trad day for the Cavs.
This week Captain Bill and Dave begin their 18th year of Sports Side Bar and after Ground Hogs Day delve into the news of Garrett's trade request from the Browns. Where dose he go? NFL upping to 18 games a season? The Cavs and the NBA All Star Game.
Captain Bill is back from his Panama excursion and he and Dave catch up on The Browns, The Buckeyes, The NFL Playoffs, and The Cavs.
In our first show of the new year Captain Bill and Dave discuss the Brown's firings and will that change the course of their path. Are they in full rebuild or not? also some moments on these amazing Cavs.
Captain Bill and Dave talk about the Guardians trades made at the winter meetings and question their soundness after discussing the Monkey Poop Coffee. Which leads us to the Cleveland Browns ... need i say more. There's also a brief time about the King of Steals, Ricky Henderson on his recent passing.
Captain Bill and Dave spend some time paying tribute to Rocky Calavito and then spend most of the time talking about the quickly eroding Cleveland Browns.
This week Captain Bill and Dave spend a good time conversing on ... baseball? That's right! The Guardians have resigned Shane Bieber, and are considering trading Josh Naylor. (really??) There's also talk about the upcoming talks about implementing the "Golden Bat" into the MLB. Then there still time to discuses the debacle called The Cleveland Browns.
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about the surprising win, the CAVS great start to the season, and the Guardians Skipper winning the American League Manager of the year.
This week with Captain Bill's return we hear about the problems with his stay in Aruba ... poor guy. Then there's excited talk about the 16 - 0 Cavs. We throw in a bit of homage to Football Coach Jerry Faust, and then wrap things up with the amazing 2 - 8 Browns.
With Captain Bill STILL out on assignment Dave Teams up with the Sports In Review Extra Podcast.with lots of Football talk.
With Captain Bill out on assignment Dave sits in with Dan Tonelli and Jim Vilk - The Sports In Review Podcast extra crew to talk about the Browns victory, the Steelers, kickers, and a myriad of sports subjects.
This Week Captain Bill and Dave open up with World Series talk with the dodgers on a roll heading to New York. There's talk of the passing of Cleveland Sportscaster, Jim Donavan. And then there's talk about the "NEW" Cleveland Browns who emerged this week. Is it for real? Was Coach Stefanski forced to give up the play calling?
Today Captain Bill and Dave talk about the collapse of Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns and their ridiculous personnel and play calling decisions. Then there's a bit of time to talk about the bit of a disappointing ending to and exciting baseball season for the Guradians.
Today Captain Bill and Dave talk about the Cleveland Guardians and their run into the ALCS. And how they outplayed ALL expectations this season. And then there's the Browns. With the easy part of the season over, is there a way to right the ship?
Today the Captain Bill and Dave talk about the best and the worst of Cleveland Sports. The best being the Guardians and the worst is the present version of the
Cleveland Browns. We also talk a bit about Charlie Hustle, Pete Rose.
With Captain Bill back from assignment it's all about the amazing Guardians season and how they not only made it to the play offs but also winning the season and the second top seed in the American League. Then there's the Browns. We don't know how to describe it but we do anyway.
This week with Captain Bill still on assignment Dave talks with Tim Davisson about the Guardians successful season and the exciting exciting Cavs season. The Bobby Binkley checks in on the Browns loss.
This week with Captain Bill on assignment Bobby Binkley (Gee that name sounds familiar) sits in with Dave and discusses a plethora of topics including the Browns, DeShaun Watson, the new stadium, the Guardians heading into the playoffs and more.
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about the senseless loss of the Blue Jackets Johnny Gaudreau.
Then it's onto the tragic (but predicted) loss of the Cleveland Browns. Also talk about other games including the North AFC Division. And there's still a spot of time to talk about the up and down Guardians.
Today Captain Bill and Dave talk about the retirement of Browns announcer Jim Donovan and is followed up with our season Browns prediction. We even squeeze in some Guardians talk.
This week Captain Bill and Dave are taking MLB and the Olympics and Dave even has a lucid idea about it -for once. Th Guardians are still (barely) hanging on to the lead in the American League Central. The Browns, injuries, and DeShawn who? Nick Mileti passes and Colt McCoy retires. That's an awful lot for 1 hour!
This week Captain Bill tells all about the road trip to Milwaukie to see the sights and the Cleveland Guardians and the Brewers play. He also stopped by and visited the Bobblehead Hall of Fame. And we take a look at the on again / off again Guardians..
Harbaugh suspended for 1 year???? What a joke! Then Captain Bill and Dave are on to the Browns preseason game and the Domed Stadium. The Guardians are hanging in. The passing of golf great Juan 'Chi Chi' Rodriguez. And even a bit about the Olympics.
After they decide what does and does not taste like chicken, Captain Bill and Dave talk about the trade deadline moves made by the best record in all MLB Cleveland Guardians. The Browns are back in Berea and DeShaun Watson spend time wining about the fans who do not love him. Also a bit on the new NBC/ESPN/Prime basketball contract that left TNT out in the cold.
Captain Bill and Dave talk about what the Guardians will or won't do with the trading deadline in a couple of hours. What about (Trevor Bauer)? The Browns and the dome? Watching Olympics anyone? Are horses and frogs athletes?
Captain Bill and Dave talk about the baseball and the All Star Game and then shift to the recent slump of the Guardians. Then there's the contract extensions on the Cav's. The Browns begin spring training and here come the Olympics.
It's All-Star Week for baseball with 5 Guardians representing the team (the most since 1954). Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the recent state of the team, Then the draft comes Travis Bazzana. but who is he? They also look at mascots and the Mascot Hall of Fame. There's even a moment to congratulate Ernie Ells for winning the Firestone Course tournament.
This week with the All Star break coming up there's a lot of baseball talk with 5 Guardians representing Cleveland. With a 2% chance, the Guards also have the #1 pick in the upcoming baseball Draft. The Cavs are trying to get things figured out with the new coach. And the Olympics are coming.
This week Captain Bill & Dave look at how Bickerstaff is out in Cleveland and in in Detroit as Adkinson is in Cleveland as new head coach. There's talk about the real reason reigning Hot Dog eating champion is no longer eligible to compete as eating champion. Panthers Win the Stanley Cup. And a bit about the Guardians who are STILL in first place.
This week Captain Bill and Dave pay tribute to the late, great "Say Hey" kid, Willie Mays. They also spend time looking at the American League leading Cleveland Guardians. And still have something left on the table for the Cavs
After Captain Bill and Dave get past their run ins with the law they go on to celebrate the life of Jerry West. They also look at the rankings of all the Major league Baseball teams. Take a look at the Guardians week and then still have a minute to complain about the J. B. Bickerstaff firing.
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about how athletes are guilty until proven guilty. Then we cover the Top Ohio Sports Scandales. Then on to the 50th anniversary of Nickle Beer Night in Municiple Stadium. and wrap up with our division leading Cleveland Guardians.
Captain Bill and Dave pay a tribute the late Bill Walton. Where is the Cavs new coach search going. The Guardians just keep rolling along. The NFL is considering adding an 18th game in the season.
This week we take a look at the Cavs Exit from the playoffs and perhaps the exit of J. B. Bickerstaff. AND the Browns schedule is out. AND what about those Guardians? AND you have to listen to find out what else.
This week ... The Cavs are down 2-1 in round 2 of the NBA playoffs. Did Bickerstaff do enough to earn another year as head coach? Will Donivan Mitchell sign his extension or is he now trade bate? The Browns want 600 million from the state for their new stadium in Brookpark. The Guardians and the AL Central.
The Cavs look to series 2 of the NBA playoffs. Bickerstaff has probably staved off the firing ax, at least for now. More Guardians Talk and a little bit of PBA talk as well.
Captain Bill and Dave are looking at the Cavs and the home court advantage but WOW. Will they make it to the next level or go home? What about Coach Bickerstaff's future. Guardians wins amongst the injuries. Even the Ohio River talk breaks into the conversation to go along with a fishing report.
Captain Bill is back and it's Guardians Baseball, Cavs Basketball, and extreme foods minor league style. Are the Browns moving to Brookpark?. It almost would make sense.
Much talk about the NCAA Men's and women's finals and National Championships, games, ratings, Clark, and all. Also some Cleveland Guardians talk as well as the are off to a great start,
The Good Captain returns this week and there's plenty to talk about starting with how online/app betting is effecting college & Pro sports. There's more talk about gamboling and Baseball (Who'd a thunk it?) The Browns QB situation. And some discussion on the retirement of coach Dambrot.
With Captain Bill out for the week Dave brings in a few sports articles and then brings in Dan and Jim with a Sports in Review Extra Podcast.
This week Captain Bill & Dave have a plethora of topics startin with Clark surpassing Pistol Pete's College scoring record. Then there's LeBron James and his 40,000 NBA Points. A look at where the Cavs are now. Will Joe Flacko be back?? How the Browns players feel about the Browns.
For the first time in 14 years, Captain Bill and Dave tak a bit about hunting. There's also a lot of complaining
about the new MLB uniforms - from the players not us. The latest MLB power rankings are in, and missing Terry Francona. All this and more this week
This week Captain Bill and Dave Discuss the NBA All Star Game and the second half of the season for the Cleveland Cavs. Also, Spring training camp is up and running as we prepare for the return of the Guardians and their new Manager.
The Super Bowl LVIII is in the books and Captain Bill and Dave rate everything in the game from play calling to the commercials ... except for the half time show. A Super show none the less.
It's coming up on Superbowl Sunday (if we are allowed to say this) and that a lot of what Captain Bill and Dave have to talk about. From the players to swifites to the outrageous ticket prices we are there. There's also some Browns coaching talk in one corner to some Cavs talk in the other.
Captain Bill and Dave talk about the division playoff games and the upcoming roman numeral Super Bowl game and the Browns changes to the upcoming season.
This week Captain Bill and Dave take a deep dive into the 4 playoff games. Also: how do the Browns cap off one of their greatest seasons certainly many, many years? Of course they fire 3 offensive coaches. Even a bit of talk about the Cavs. Listen in - have fun!
Captain Bill and Dave Dive head first into the NFL Wild Card Weekend. And of course there was the Browns Debacle. There's also a look at next week's games.
This week Captain Bill and Dave pretty much ignore the lates loss in the meaningless last game and concentrate on the NFL Playoffs. There's also a bit of talk about the addition of a second bye week to the schedule. The Cleveland Cavs also come into play.
The first show of the year is the best show of the year ... so far. A lot of talk of Joe Flaco and the play off bound Cleveland Browns. Who will rest? - who will play? and who else will be in the playoffs? Do college bowl games mean anything because of the NIL? and a bit about the Cavs.
With no technical difficulties this week Captain Bill and Dave discuss how the NIL has changed the transfer portal and even the bowl games - those bowl games we didn't watch. There's a bit of information on how to Watch the Guardians on TV this next season and finish up with chat on the latest Browns win in this our last program of the year.
After settling the great chair debate of 2023 Captain Bill and Dave get down to the latest Browns loss, Joe Flacco's performance and who will be the starter next week against the Jaguars along with a dollars to doughnuts wager.
After Captain Bill gets over the loss of his favorite chaitr we go on to the loss in Denver, with injuries and where the heck did the defense go? As injuries pile up where do the Browns go from here?
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The Good Captain is still on assignment, so Dan Tonelli and Jim Vilk are in with Dave to fill his shoes (at least I think they're his shoes) with an hour of sports talk.
With Captain Bill in assignment for most of the month, Dave does something unique - he reads sporting articles from various sources.
Captain Bill and Dave eventually get around to dissecting the Browns loss and look at the other games in the NFL.
DeShaun Watson? What's up with his injury? A look at the World Series games and Baseballs (maybe FOX) having a problem with who's left there. There's also talk about the retirement of Dusty Baker.
Captain Bill and Dave are wondering if the Football Gods of Bad Calls are that much in favor of the Cleveland Browns as the break down the game. DeShawn Watson starts the game but doesn't finish the half. So many quarterbacks gone as this is the year of the Back-up. The search is afoot for Terry Francova's Replacement.
Captain Bill and Dave talk about the highly improbable win over the San Francisco 49ers. Who knew? Also spent some time discussing the passing and successes of Dick Buckus. Even a bit of time on the ALCS. Is that an hour or what???
Captain Bill and Dave bring you another hour of mostly Browns talk and the search officially begins for a new skipper for the Guardians. We also give a salute to Juan Valdez's Mule with coffee in hand is how we ramp up the show.
This week Captain Bill and Dave spend most of their hour picking apart this weeks Browns debacle. Injuries, interceptions, and bad defense.. Will the real Browns please stand up.
Captain Bill is back from knee replacement but he's not quite ready to kick the Browns around as they had probably one of the most complete games since their 1999 return. They break down the game and then talk a bit about the end of the Guardians season this week.
This week Captain Bill calls in from his hospital bed to talk about the Browns/Steelers Monday Night Football game. The injuries, the penalties, the defenses are so much to talk about - and so we do.
Captain Bill is away recovering from one of his puns ... I mean surgery so Dan Tonelli and Jim Vilk from the Sunday Sports In Review sit in with Dave to share many sports memories while we still have them.
This weekend starts the NFL season so Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the NFL Power Ranking and give our Cleveland Browns season prediction.
The whispers are up to a mild roar this week as Captain Bill and Dave as the Tito Francona era of is nearing an end and his (probable) entrance of the Hall of Fame and the fate of this years Guardians. Yet another preseason Browns loss.
Captain Bill and Dave are back after a week off with whisperings of Francona retirement. More action on the Browns and another preseason loss.
With the MLB trade deadline upon us, with one trade made will the Guardians be making more changes to their lineup. The Browns are back in this weeks Hall of Fame Game to open the NFL preseason.
This week Captain Bill and Dave pay homage to WEYE Volunteer extraordinaire and Sports Director Walter Johnston. Also some time on the Guardians at trade deadline and what the Bieber injury does to that. Even a bit of time on the Browns who are hiding somewhere in West Virginia.
After 10 minutes of technical issues Captain Bill and Dave get down to business about the current and near future situation with the Guardians, especially with the Bieber situation. Will anyone want to take a chance on him now??? Will it be best now to put trades on hold until after the season? There's also a bit of talk about the Cav's draft and summer league action.
It's the MLB All Star break and we find the Guardians the Guardians in first place. What will they be doing by the trade deadline? Is Bieber sinking his trade prospects? Along with these we take a look at the MLB power rankings at the (near) midpoint of the season.
Captain Bill and Dave enter in the strange world of sports and other strange worlds as well. Ther's talk of the upcoming All-Star games and some slighted players. here's also guardians talk showing where they stand now and what is will take to sin the division.
Captain Bill and Dave are all over the sports world with talk about the Guardians and possible trades, the Browns, and the NBA Draft. Even time to talk about retro candies.
This week Captain Bill and Dave kick off with talk about Bob Huggins resignation. They Talk about the LIV / PGA merger. They briefly talk about the championships of the Denver Nuggets and the Vegas Golden Knights. There's also Guardians and preseason Cavs talk. Lets face it, those two are always talking.
Captain Bill and Dave start off with thoughts about Cleveland Sportscaster Jim Donavan. Then it's off to the Cleveland Guardians. Dave is Happy with recent hitting and runs scored where the good captain is still concerned. then there's pitching - the good and the bad of it.
This week Captain Bill & Dave take a look at the basketball playoffs, the ills of the Cleveland Guardians (Are they turning the corner?) A bit about the new NFL kickoff rule and concussions in the NFL.
This week Captain Bill & Dave talk about the passing of Jim Brown. There's another horse put down from the Preakness races. And there's talk about the Cleveland Guardians and their hitting, or lack of.
Today Captain Bill and Dave are into the guardians and the mess they're in right now. How about Robots are calling balls and strikes right now in the Minor leagues. There's also a look at the Browns schedule for this year.
Well the NFL draft is over and Captain Bill and Dave take a short look at what happened in the late rounds that the Browns drafted. Once again Dave jumps on the Bowns Cheating to gain cap space. Then it's time to look at and compare the Guardians this year to last year.
With Captain Bill back in harness, he and Dave are talking about the Cav's woes and the injuries on the Guardians. Dave also explodes again about the DeShawn Watson fiasco, and how the Browns skirted the NFL Salery Cap, and asks why they even bother to even have a salery cap.
This week on Sprots Side Bar Captain Bill is once again on assignment and sitting in in his stead is Tim Davisson as he and Dave delve into the Cavs and the playoffs. There's also a good time looking at the Guradians: their roster, their minor league, their injuries, and the start of their season.
This week Captain Bill and Dave are enjoying the opening of the baseball season but wondering where they will be watching Guardians as Bally Sports has missed their payment and in bankruptcy. Also some time spent on our playoff bound Cavs.
This week Captain Bill gives the yodeling update and then it's straight into baseball, baseball, baseball.
Captain Bill is back from Australia and we get a bit of a travelogue and lesson in the Aussie / New Zealand ways before we head into Sports with talk about opening day, the new rules, and the Bally Sports problem. Also some time to bring up the Cavs upcoming playoff berth and a bit of Browns talk.
With Captain Bill still off on assignment, the Binkley's fill the studio with David, David Jr., and Bobby spend nearly the whole hour on the Browns, where they are going, and whose head may be on the chopping block.
This week with Captain Bill on assignment, Dave shares some interesting sports thoughts from the Wall Street Journal and is split up by recordings of the 1966 Bob Feller radio programs.
This week Captain Bill and Dave spend some time looking at the position players of the Cleveland Guardians. Are there any spots left to fill? More QB shuffling going around the NFL. As well as several other distractions.
It's baseball season as all the spring camps are open and Captain Bill and Dave are wearing their baseball caps and ready for the new rule changes that are in effect this season - even if we don't agree with all of them. The Haslem's take some of their bucks to invest in the Bucks. This and more this week on Sports Side Bar
Captain Bill and Dave are getting ready for Spring Ball - but then who isn't. A look at the record Super Bowl Betting along with some online betting. The Ohio State Football loan and the half a million dollar penalty to withdrawing from the Washington game. The XFL is back and the USFL is right behind.
As Captain Bill & Dave recover from the Super Bole (we can's say bowl), we cover the big game from the playing to the reffing to the commercials.
Captain Bill begin their 16th year together on Sports Side Bar. There's talk about the Pro Bowl flag football game as well as the upcoming "Big Game". There's also discussion about the Balley Sports Network probable bankruptcy and how it will effect all the mid market teams that have TV coverage from them.
This week Captain Bill and Dave discuss the NFL playoffs. What the Browns can do to make themselves competitive with few draft picks and a tighter salary cap. Also spend some time looking at how the NCAA is looking to get even more money out of collegiate sports.
Captain Bill and Dave take a good look at the NFL Wild Card weekend. Also take a look at gamboling and professional sports as Bernie Kosar loses his pregame job for placing a bet.
With the firing of Defensive Coordinator Joe Woods Captain Bill and Dave wonder if this is the beginning of change or a sacrificial lamb as they dissect the Browns Season.
Captain Bill and Dave kick off the new year by spending a good deal of time on The Ohio State playoff game before zeroing in on the Browns and the NFL playoff picture.
This week Captain Bill and Dave speak a bit about gamboling. Then on to the next gamble - the 1% chance of the Browns going to the playoffs after their loss to the Bengles. Al this and so much more in this fun (?) packed hour.
Captain Bill and Dave look at a week of surprises - Browns defense & special teams work (good) and Browns offense under Watson (bad). Then there is the surprise of Ohio State making it into the College Football Playoffs (good ?). And we take a few minutes to talk about the passing of Gaylord Perry
This week Captain Bill and Dave discuss the embarrassment of the Ohio State Buckeyes loss to Michigan and still have time to talk about Jacoby Brisset's final game as starter (a win) as DeShawn Watson comes back next week against the Texans.
Captain Bill is finally back and with his cup of caffeine he's ready to bite down on the latest Browns loss to Bufalo - in Detroit. There's still a bit of time to talk about the Guardians and the upcoming Ohio State - Team from Up North game next weekend.
Captain Bill is still on assignment so Tim Davisson joins Dave with an evaluation of the Guardians and the Cavs - with a small bit of conversation about the Browns train wreck against the Dolphins.
Captain Bill is off on assignment which leaves Dave there to talk to himself - and to do a bit of ranting and raving.
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk a bit about the 2022 World Series and are the Astro's cheating again?? Wouldn't Aaron Judge look good in a Guardians uniform? And who are these Browns who played on Monday night and where have they been hiding?
This week Captain Bill and Dave are wondering whether they enjoyed this year's Cleveland Guardians season more or are looking forward to next season more. Then there's the prospect of the Cavalear's exciting season. Then there's another disappointing week of play with the Cleveland Browns.
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill is back and he and Dave find themselves talking about the Guardians and their improbable playoff run. We also save plenty of time to break down the broken down Browns Game.
This week Bobby Binkley sits in for Captain Bill and there's a lot of talk about the Cleveland Guardians who just swept the Wild Card Series. How did they get here and how far are they going. And more discussion about the Browns latest game where they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
This week Captain Bill and Dave have a lengthy discussion on the Cleveland Guardians, their year in play, and their hopes in the playoffs. There's still some time left in the show to grouse about the Cleveland Browns and their loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
This week Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the Browns after last week's win and a look at the division. Can they continue their winning ways? An apology is made for last week's coffee. And The Guardians have WON the Central Division of the American League.
This week we talk about the Browns collapse against the Jets. Also there's also discussion about the cost of going to a NFL football game. There's still time enough for some talk about the first place Cleveland Guardians.
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill and Dave are excited about the first place Guardians and their chances at hanging on and making it to the playoffs. Then there are the Cleveland Browns in their first game of the season and their match up against Baker Mayfield and the Carolina Panthers
The NFL season finally kicks into gear and Captain Bill and Dave look at the Browns season and give their prediction for their season. Tune in and compare notes.
This week Captain Bill and Dave start off the show with something other than Deshaun Watson. That's right - We start off with the first place (at least for now) Guardians. We do find some time to discuss the not so first place Browns.
This week Desaun Watson as mediated a punishment which is 11 weeks out and a $5 million fine. That is fine for him but is that fine with Captain Bill, Dave, and other Football fans? And what will happen to Cleveland with the backup in charge? All this and more this week on Sports Side Bar.
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about ... you guessed it - DeShawn Watson. Will this never end??? We also leave a few minutes to talk about the first place Guardians.
This week is about ... you guessed it DeShawn Watson as the NFL appeals the arbitrators decision. Captain Bill goes through the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the appeals process. And there's still a bit of time to go over the changes to the Guardians and where they presently stand.
This week Captain Bill & Dave discust ... discuss the six game suspension of DeShawn Watson. Will the NFL appeal that decision and find out what the appeal process is. We also spend a bit of time talking about the Guardians.
After we learn of Captain Bill's tornado warning it's off to Philadelphia where Pete Rose will appear at a Phillies celebration - his first since his lifetime ban. Terry Francona is now the winningest Manager in Cleveland baseball history. Big Poppy is inducted into Cooperstown. And the problems of electronics of attending a professional sporting event.
This week - still no word on DeShawn Watson. Captain Bill and Dave also talk about the Cleveland representatives to the All Star Game and the game itself. There's also talk about the future of baseball with rule and electronic changes coming up in the next two years.
It's All Star time (almost) as we reach the half way mark for baseball so Captain Bill and Dave talk about the Guardians three representatives to the game and a look at the Guards here at the half way mark. And the DeShawn Watson decision should be coming at any moment. There is an informative discussion on how this whole arbitration / hearing proceeded.
As the NFL creeps closer so does the NFL decision on DeShawn Watson which what takes up a lot of the attention of Captain Bill and Dave this week. And barely hanging on to a .500 record there's time for a bit of Guardians talk.
As the NFL punishment is about to be administered, Captain Bill & Dave spend a great deal of time on DeShawn Watson including looking at an explosive article in the Akron Beacon Journal. Also spend time congratulating the NBA Champions and Stanley Cup Winners. There's even a bit of time left to bring in some talk about the Guardians.
You may not beat the heat, but you can get caught up in it. This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about how the Guards are on the Game. Timely hitting and the best bull pen in the American. How long can this young team keep it up? We also spare time with the latest Browns debacle.
Maybe it's just the heat or is it two more women who are jumping into the lawsuit Captain Bill and Dave get Sucked back into more DeShawn Watson discussion and with a possible suspension of a year - what will the browns do now? The Guardians are surging back into the division with hitting?
This week Captain Bill and Dave kick the show off with gambling - at least more gambling coming to Ohio. Is Fencing on the fence at Ohio State? Chris Sabo is out at the Univ of Akron. Are the Guardians playing as they should be? Another accuser joins the lawsuit against DeShawn Watson and the NFL ranks are slowly closing in on him. Could the Browns actually start Baker Mayfield if they had to???
This week Captain Bill & Dave take another look at High Schooolers being able to sell their likeness and name. We also take a look at the USA Today article on who are the worst owners in professional sports. Guess where Cleveland ends up there. And another chapter in the continuing Browns soap opera, "As the Baker Mayfield Sits". All this and so much more.
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill talks about his first time going and seeing the Cleveland Guardians and what about those hot dogs. The argument arises about high school athletes being able to sell their name and likeness. And as two of the DeShawn Watson accusers arrive on HBO - What will the NFL do about his situation ... if anything.
This week after discussing the weather we talk about other things we have no control over - like the Cleveland Browns and how they are keeping Baker Mayfield in No Man's Land. There's talk about how The Reds lost a No-Hitter. The Audio pitch calling syatem. Josh Naylor's MLB history making game, and the Guardians in general.
This week Captain Bill & Dave cover a plethora of topics. On the Browns side there's the NFL Domestic Violence policy, the Baker Mayfield paycut, and the selling of DeShawn Watson. There's also talk about The Akron Vulcans semi-pro team. There's also talk about the Josie Ramerez Guardian friendly contract and the gambling coming to Progressive field (and other Ohio locations).
Even talk about Dave's Time Machine and the Kentucky Derby.
This week Captain Bill gives a yodeling update we turn our attention to Evan Mobley and his near miss on the NBA Rookie of the year, then on to the CAV's. Then it's off to the Baker Mafield mess and the Browns and the NFL Draft. And before time runs out we have a bit of time for the Guardians and their roster changes.
Captain Bill visits the Roger Maris Museum in Fargo, North Dakota this week. We also look at the state of the Browns which always has DeShawn Watson in the next breath. The Guardians have no mighty Casey at the bat - or hardly anyone else there. And we take a look at the all time Tito Francona Team.
It's not I Don't know on third base but it's José Enrique RamÃrez for some time to come with his official signing of the extension. The Browns start "voluntary" workouts and Captain Bill and Dave congratulate Beacon Journal writer, Marla Rideour, for her induction in to the Ohio Writers Hall of Fame. Al this and so much more!
Captain Bill is back this week and there's lots of talk about the exciting Guardians and Rookie Steven Kwan and one more playoff chance for the Cavs. The Browns also come back into play with more Baker / Watson discussion
This week Tim Davisson sits in for the wandering Captain Bill and there's a whole lot of Baseball talk about the Guardians as well as some time spent with the Cleveland Cavs.
This week it's more on the DeShawn Watson and the aftereffects of the trade. Did we give up too much in money and trade picks for him? Where does it leave Baker Mayfield in all this? Has the Browns lost the female base they were trying to bring in? How is this viewed by the rest of the NFL owners. Captain Bill & Dave still leave a bit of time to chat about the Cavs and the Guardians.
This week Captain Bill and Dave pretty much try and figure out the merits of the DeShawn Watson trade - from the ridiculous 5 draft picks to the largest guaranteed contract in the NFL.
This week as Captain Bill and Dave are trying to adjust to the time change Sunday,and find NFL is doing the Brady Twitch and we see where QB switch is going on in Cleveland and around the league. More Browns released on not resigned so where are they going now? Calvin Ridley suspended for gambling. Break Dancing in the Olympics? Seriously?: And a look at what baseball will look like with the new CBA.
After too much rain and too high gas prices we down to sports talk about real wives. Then on to the success of the Cavs, how well did NBC do with the Olympics, the return of bowling to the area, the disappearing of Golf courses all around, and the state of the lack of baseball. So much for one action packed hour.
After Captain Bill and Dave get past the 450th anniversary of "The Godfather", it's on to the just completed Winter Olympics. There's also a break down of the breakdown of the MLB and Players Association talks. What really divides them and why are thing not moving with the threat of losing April baseball?
This week Captain Bill rides Dave for the technical difficulties which wiped out last weeks show. then on to a review of Superbowl plays and commercials. The NBA all star game, Spring baseball games are cancelled and other side bar tangents that they go off on.
It's Superbowl week and after taking care of our pets Captain Bill & Dave have a lot of talk about THE BIG GAME since talking is what they do best.
This week (after a bit on the British Parliment) Captan Bill and Dave get into a good look of the divisional playoffs. The Superbowl is now set with Cincinnati and the Rams. What is the difference between the Browns and all other playoff teams?
And then there were four! Captain Bill and Dave talk about the weekend playoff games and what great games they were! And two great games to look forward to. Baker Mayfield has a successful surgery and talk goes back to is Baker Mayfield the answer? If he isn't the answer then what is? Hummmm.
This week on Sports Side Bar It's about winter sports - or at lest surviving Storm Izzy. But we also get in a little sports when talking about the NFL Playoffs, Big Ben's last day as QB, and the Baseball Lockout.
This week Captain Bill and Dave discuss the NFL Playoffs and how gooid the Football Gods have been to the Pittsburgh Steelers. And then there's the Browns - From the retirement of the player/broadcaster Doug Decan to what to do about the Browns in the off season. And yes, still a little more complaining about the Cleveland Guardians name change.
In our first show of the year Captain Bill and Dave talk about the latest loss by the Browns and where they go from here ... besides home after their next game.
The weather outside ain't frightful, and the covid is not so delightful. Especially to the NFL and the NBA. Should vaccinated players be allowed to even play. Urban Myers out as coach in Jacksonville. Other college coaches that didn't make it in the NFL. And a new minority owner for the Cleveland Guardians.
The Browns hold on to another win with the division leader Ravens and the long ride into the playoff possible.
Talk about Bruce Drennan's retirement. The great peanut butter question. Aslo talk about the Gray Cup and Captain starts listing the insignificant College Bowls gearing up.
Another week in the NFL and the Browns didn't lose. They didn't play but they didn't lose. A look at what is going on for the rest of there is and where things may be going - if they are going anywhere with more questions about Baker. Also more complaining about the Guardians name.
Why does no one love the Guradians and does it matter with the looming baseball lockout. The Browns go down again. At 6 & 6 the playoff are fading off into the west as is the Baker Mayfield era maybe? Tune into to Captain Bill and Dave to see their somewhat keen observsation of sports.
This week Captain Bill returns to find a completely different Cleveland Browns and a lot of complaining over the latest win and a look at what is yet to come with this team which is last place in our division and yet only one game out from the division leader
With Captain Bill still on assignment, Dave has his sons Dave and Bobby jump on board where we talk football, football, and more football. From the College to the Pro's in this ALL BINKLEY episode of Sports Side Bar.
With Captain Bill on assignment Dale Kay from the Dale Kay Spook Show and Eerie House Radio Steps in to discuss the most recent game and developments with the Cleveland Browns. Also later in the program a bit of time is spent on the Rodgers Covid-19 issues and the Broken NFL protocols.
In this up and down world of the NFL and The Browns in a miserable loss to the (gulp) Steelers, Captain Bill and Dave take a hard look at the game and team.
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about the Cavs? Really? There's also talk about the Browns win over Denver and plenty of talk about that MAS*H unit we call the Cleveland Browns. Also a bit of talk about the World Series as it's ready to kick off.
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about everything sports ... except the Cleveland Browns. OK, eventually they reluctantly talk about the 3-3 Browns but they did have to finish out the hour.
This week after talking about the potato and tomato it's talk about the wild loss of the Cleveland Browns to the Chargers. Urban Meyer and John Gruden are two head coaches maybe on the way out. Terry Francona is caying he will be back next year. And what about those Cavs? What about them? There's nothing in the local papers about them.
Captain Bill is back and still has problems with the soon to be Guardians and what will they look like next year? The Browns won but what is going on with Baker Mayfield? Starting to look like a long season.
With Captain Bill out on assignment, Tim Davisson steps in with a lot of talk on the Cleveland Indians/Guardians and what to look forward to and what not to look forward to in the upcoming season for the Cleveland Cavs.
This week Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the Browns loss and a look at the strange week in the NFL. Captain Bill also has some time left to complain about the Guardians name.
This week Captain Bill and Dave spend the hour breaking down the Browns upcoming season and make predictions of what will happen and the win / loss records
This week Sports Side Bar is going to the dogs. And the sports leagues are weighing on making vaccinations mandatory for fans. Captain Bill finally gets the the lists of oppsoing coaches and Quarterbacks that are facing the Browns this year.
Today Captain Bill and Dave talk about the Field of Dreams game and a few movies to go with it. CFL or NFL - which is more popular in Canada. Kevin Stafanski seems to be the real deal and Baker Mayfield is waiting for his stock to rise as contract extension negotiations continue into the season. And why it's good to have a former player in the broadcast booth.
Captain Bill and Dave run the Guardians into the ground and the Browns right into their first preseason game. also a bit about the Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees that were installed for the 2020 & 2021 season.
This week Captain Bill and Dave look at the Guardians (or will they be?) as there is a Roller Derby team in Cleveland already by that name. Terry Francona is out for the rest of the season and so is maybe Shayne Beiber. How Simone got the Twisties. The Russians and the Olympics. And the extreme foods down a Canal Park.
This week Captain Bill and Dave do some head scratching. The Guradians??? Also there is talk of the Covid and physicality of sports. How the Covid is effecting the Olympics. And the NFL has new covid rules which could include the forefiting of games.
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This week Captain Bill and Dave talk a big range of sports as covid rears it's head again and is effecting sports in general and the Olympics is specific. And a lot of baseball talk with Trevor Bower still not allowed to pitch, umpires wearing sponsorships on their uniforms, how the Indians are doing, and the shots heard outside the Washington stadium.
This week Captain Bill and Dave are trying to plug up the holes so the rain can't come in. It's the All Star break an what will the Indians do nest? (sell or buy?) Worries about the Browns being over hyped. And a Bit of talk about the Summer Olympics starting next week.
This week a wide variety of side bars as Captain Bill & Dave discuss Pitchers getting caught in Major league Baseball. More baseball with surviving pitcher injuries (but not very well) and Rameres and Bieber making the All Star team, and Nayler makes the futures game. The NBA Finals are FINALLY here. Must Love go from the Cavs? And how will the new NIL affect college teams?
This week Captain Bill and Dave discuss how athlete's choice to not get the vaccine continues to plague college and pro sports. The Univ of Akron pole vaulter making the trip to the Tokyo Olympics. The local blind pole vaulter. The Supreme Court / NCAA decision. The cavs moving up in the draft to 3rd. And another major injury added to the Indian's roster.
This week Captain Bill & Dave discuss how sports betting has been sanctioned by the Ohio senate. Is there anyone left to pitch for the Indians? The Basketball season that never ended. The Cavs constant waste of resources. And are we about to see the first woman head coach in the NBA?
This week Captain Bill & Dave look at the MAS*H unit ... I mean the Indians Pitching Staff, The college football playoff expansion, the 74 year old who had 2 holes in 1. Rahms $1.6 million vaccine refusal. Tim Tebo football or baseball? A tribute to pitcher Jim "Mudcat" Grant. All this and more!
This week Captain Bill and Dave have a discussion about the Canton coaches fired for a Pizza violation, compensation for college athletes, Ohio State going back to full capacity, Coach K retiring from Duke, and the Tribe only 4 games out of first. That's a lot of talk in one hour.
This week Captain Bill has a bad day at the plate ... and I don't mean at the buffet. There's conversation on whether athletes should be forced to do press conferences. Also what to do about Kevin Love and the Cavs. Does only winning bring talent to the Cavs? A a bit of squawk about the injury laden Tribe.
This week Captain Bill experiences the Smart Phone Ticket in order to go to a baseball game. Time Tebo is back in the NFL? Will there be Olympics in Japan this summer? Phil Mickelson and the Browns TV schedule is all on the discussion table this week.
This week Captain Bill & Dave hit a plethora of topics including: Is the shift good for baseball or is it just killing batting averages. The future of sports with how kids are - and aren't - playing baseball & football. The Baseball Hall of Fame. And will the Cavs ever be any good again after the LeBron era.
This week Captain Bill and Dave have a lot to talk about with the Browns. A Little to talk about the Cav's. And even less to talk about the Tribe
This week Captain Bill and Dave look at how others looked at the Browns Draft. Is there is a direction the Cavs are actually heading. Also there are two questions. Will Aaron Rogers be a Packer and who will be the new permanent host?
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the Cleveland Browns and what they have done postseason to boost the roster, and what they may be looking at in the NFL Draft later this week. Later, they reserve a little time for the Indians hitting which is all they may deserve.
A lot of baseball talk this week as Captain Bill and Dave talk about perfect games, instant replay, early season home stands and how sports are cozening up to online betting. That and racial slurs for errors? Really??
This week as the baseball season gets under way Captain Bill and Dave spend most of the time talking about Browns Football - go figure.
It's spring as baseball season has opened Captain Bill and Dave Talk Baseball, Baseball, Tribe, and Baseball.
This week Captain Bill and Dave spend their time chomping at the bit as the baseball season begins on April fools day. How will the tribe do? Who will hit the ball. One thing we do know is that Who is NOT on first.
This week Captain Bill and Dave wrap up discussion of the late, great, Hall of Fame Broadcaster Joe Tait. And with baseball spring training wrapping and football free agency free for al in full swing we see what the Tribe and the Browns are up to.
This week on Sports Side Bar we pay tribute to NBA Hall of Fame announcer, Joe Tait, who recently passed away at the age of 83. In the podcast we also include a 2012 interview we had with Joe.
Captain Bill and Dave are talking baseball ... Baseball ... and more baseball as the MLB gears up to start the season on time ... with fans in the stands!
Captain Bill and Dave talk about how the Covid-19 has effected our lives and our sports in the last year.
It's Spring! at least it's spring training, and pitchers and catchers (and everyone else) has reported. And that's the focus of Captain Bill and Dave this week, but they save a bit of time to talk about the troubles and woes of the Cavs.
Despite the Covid-19, spring training an the baseball season will go on as scheduled. Captain Bill and Dave take a look at this and what The Cleveland Indians will most likely look like this year.
Captain Bill and Dave talk about how the Covid-19 affected the sports world in 2020 and what it looks like here in 2021.
Once again Covid-19 is effecting sports as MLB ownership and the Players association can't agree on when to start baseball this year. There's also Superbowl talk as the Kid in Kansas City goes up against the GOAT in Tampa Bay
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the passing of Hammerin' Hank Aaron and Larry King. There's also so many questions about the start of baseball spring training, with a smattering of Cleveland Cavs basketball and the teams set for the Superbowl.
This week on Sports Side Bar The Cleveland Browns are in it to win it ... but they didn't, So Captain Bill and Dave break down the unsuccessful game but successful season and also talk a bit about the teams still in in and the end of some quarterback's NFL journey.
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about the lights the Cleveland Browns turned on to win their first playoff appearance in 18 years and the Crimson Tide turning off the the lights on the Ohio State Buckeyes.
This week Captain Bill and Dave revel in the 10 - 4 Browns and a look not only at the team, but also at the (dare we say) Playoffs and maybe even the Division!
This week Captain Bill and Dave work on a progress report of the 2020 Cleveland Browns and peeking into the unpopular move by many to rename the Cleveland Indians in 2022.
This week Captain Bill and Dave Talk about the 9 - 3 Cleveland Browns and how the Covid is effecting Sports and our lives.
This week Captain Bill and Dave take a look at the Browns playing down to the level of their competition but they are 8 - 3. Also a look at Covid-19 and it's effects on sports.
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill is back from the beaches of Aruba (would you come back to this?) and discussion turns to The Cleveland Indians and the MLB awards that came our way. Also a look at the 6 - 3 Browns with a look at the latest win and doing what has to be done to win games.
This week with Captain Bill away on assignment and the Browns on bye week, Dave brings in Tim Davisson for discussion on the Tribe, the MLB, and the NBA
This week Captain Bill and Dave are all about baseball with the World Series and what will covid 19 look like to mid market teams with the loss of fan revenue. Also a look at the Browns victory Sunday.
This week Captain Bill and Dave talk about Baseball. The World Series, the cheating Houston Astros, and what the Cleveland Indians may look like next season. What will spring training look like and will there be fans? There is also talk about the 4 - 2 Browns and the beating they took in Pittsburg.
This week Captain Bill and Dave congratulate home town LeBron James for another NBA championship and how well the entire NBA kept to protocalls during the bubble play.. There is also talk about how the Indians will have to rebuild the infield. And of course talk about the 4 - 1 Cleveland Browns.
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill and Dave look at the collapse of the Cleveland Indians in the playoffs and will the Tribe look like next year with inevitable changes coming to the team roster. On the good side there are the Cleveland Browns victory with nearly 50 points scored.
This week Captain Bill and Dave say THE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE and so are the Indians, The Browns also come into play. Two wins in a row and a winning record means what? Tune in and find out.
This week Captain Bill and Dave are expounding on the Browns win instead of pounding them for another loss by dissecting the defense. Also the Indians are at at magic number of to to clinch a baseball playoff spot, and will they finally find their bats before it's too late? All this and more!
This week on Sports Side Bar, Captain Bill and Dave are busy looking for anything positive coming from the Browns loss. Last week the good captain have his season picks for the Browns - This week it's Dave's turn. They also spend some time looking at the Indian's chances during the playoffs.
Captain Bill and Dave have actual sports to talk about. The Indians made a big big trade - but what did they actually get? How is Covid-10 effecting sports?
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill and Dave wonder how you can possibly expect for High School athletes to practice safety protocalls when professionals have a problem doing so. Also a look at the Tribe and the short season. There's no bubble on this show.
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill and Dave delve into the question of if High School sports should continue when many college sports are being shut down and college campus Covid cases are on the rise. If Profession "Adult" athletes cannot keep protocol - how can high schoolers? All this an more.
Sports reporter and columnist Marla Ridenour from the Akron Beacon Journal is special guest and talks about being a sports reporter when there are no sports to report on, and how reporting has changed since the Covid-19 has hit.
SPORTS ARE BACK! MLB, NBA, and NHL are finally back and Captain Bill and Dave are already concerned with run production, or lack of. Do bubble sports work better during Covid-19 or not? As more divisions in college football shut down will there be college football. All this and more.
It's nearly time to "PLAY BALL" as Captain Bill and Dave warm up the tubs o their TV's . There is also serious discussion of why fall prep sports should be cut or delayed.
This week On Sports Side Bar Captain Bill & Dave find we're a week away from the return of the MLB - with the NBA right behind. College football is cutting back games and should High School fall sports be cranking up when we're not even sure of how or when schools are opening.
Another week with Captain Bill & Dave talking sports with sports now just beginning to open up. What's up with the changes in the MLB and will be people flock to their TV's? Nascar, NBA, MLB, and the world of contract negotiations this week'sedition
Captain Bill and Dave wonder if it Is possible for the owners and the players of the MLB to agree to anything and is time running out for an 82 game season? Is the NBA really going to come back and will it all be played out in Orlando on Disney property or is this just another Micky Mouse proposal? All this and Mary Poppins this week in discussion
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill and Dave look at what we know is going on with negotiations between the players union and the MLB. Will there be an agreement to play this 82 game schedule proposed? Nascar and professional golf are back bur are race drivers and golfers athletes?
Is the MLB giving us a snowjob like the one we had las weekend in Ohio? Yet another NEW plan for the baseball season that is to start around July 4th. With the amateur draft and minor league teams cut - what dies that say for the future of baseball. Is attending sport events safe even with social distancing? All this and more with Captain bill & Dave.
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill & Dave talk about the late, great Don Shula and the opening of baseball with yet another plan to "Play Ball!"
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill and Dave actually have some sports to talk about! The NFL Draft, It broke records as to people watching the draft on TV, maybe that will carry over here, or maybe not.
A couple of windy guys, Captain Bill & Dave, talk about the tornado strike in Captain Bill's back yard. There also is a lively discussion of possibility of a one time realignment in baseball in order to play a possible 100 games schedule.
Captain Bill and Dave spend another Sports Side Bar hour talking about the sports that isn't what is going on with collegiate athletes and High School athletes.
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill and Dave are doing their first home confined program and with sports shut down the questioncirculates about COVID 19 and it's effents on the world and the world of sports.
This week Captain Bill and Dave discuss the fact that they have very little to discuss and the Covid 19 virus has wiped out professional, collegiate, and High School sports. Eventually some time is spent talking about the CBA agreement between the NFL owners and the NFL Players association and what it will mean for the players and the game when action resumes.
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill is back from assignment at spring training in Goodyear Arizona to report on how this years Indians are looking. There's also a look at how Covid-19 will and may already be effecting sporting events.
This week on Sports Side Bar Tim sits in for Captain Bill And the topic goes to the Cleveland Cavs. What the heck happened with the coach and will the Cavs ever be any good. There's also talk about WHY the Astros cheating needs to be dealt with ... at least with an asterisk. There's also an explanation of the contraction of minor league teams and why it's good for baseball. And what will the Indians look like this year
This week on Sports Side Bar, Captain Bill & Dave talk about the opening of spring training for baseball and the use of electronic umpires calling the balls and strikes. With the opening of baseball camp also opens up more cans of worms about the Houston Astros cheating and what can or will be done about it. There's also a change at the helm of the Cleveland Cavs. A half a year? Really? Along with more sports and unrelated subjects ... like Dave's coffee.
This week Captain Bill & Dave kind of wrap up the football with the return Myles Garrett and the Browns next moves. Also some time is spent on talk of the further disintegration of newspapers and how that effects sports fans. And a bit of time is spent on how the Houston Astros cheating is getting a new and loud voice from opposing players and is what MLB did and was it enough
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill and Dave have special guest, Beacon Journal Sports Writer and Columnist, Marla Ridenour. Tune in for a chance to hear a show someone who actually knows sports up close and personal - for a change.
This week on Sports Side Bar it's Super Tuesday that follows the Super Bowl and Captain Bill and Dave have plenty to say about that (about 45 minutes wort). All about what they saw, what they liked, and what they didn't. There's also a bit of talk about how women are working their way into professional men's sports
This week on Sports Side Bar Captain Bill & Dave talk about the Kobe Bryant tragedy while Dr Bob gives us a complete rundown as to how the FAA will investigate this. We also discuss the upcoming BIG GAME, and can't help but talk about the Browns dysfunctional ownership.
Captain Bill and Dave talk sports of Northeast Ohio every week. This week the topics include college athlete compensation, Changing the culture of the Browns, and more fallout from the Houston Astros cheating. All this and more.