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Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Browns from Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe, Scott Patsko, Ashley Bastock and special guests on cleveland.com

Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast Advance Sports Podcasts

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    • 4.0 • 418 Ratings

Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Browns from Mary Kay Cabot, Dan Labbe, Scott Patsko, Ashley Bastock and special guests on cleveland.com

    How much will Mike Vrabel be involved with the Browns? Hey, Mary Kay!

    How much will Mike Vrabel be involved with the Browns? Hey, Mary Kay!

    Former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, a Northeast Ohio native, Ohio State alum and Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, is a consultant with the Browns and was very visible on the field during Thursday's OTA practice. How involved will Vrabel be with the Browns?
    Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start Friday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing Vrabel's role with the Browns and what he'll offer them.
    They also answer questions from Football Insider subscribers about Elijah Moore and if he could be used as an outside receiver with Jerry Jeudy in the slot when the Browns are in three receiver sets. They spend time talking about the new kickoff rule and why the Browns are going back to the Greenbrier before finishing up with a discussion about Deshaun Watson's arm strength and where he's at in his rehab.
    We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers!
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    Music credits:
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    • 41 min
    How Browns Deshaun Watson looked on Thursday at OTAs

    How Browns Deshaun Watson looked on Thursday at OTAs

    Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson threw the football in front of the media on Thursday during OTA practice, the first time we've had a chance to see him throw since the win in Baltimore.
    Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their Thursday Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing what they saw from Watson. How did he look throwing the football? What does it all mean? What stood out?
    Then they get into Elijah Moore, who showed up this week and spoke to the media on Thursday. They discussed the vibes Moore gave off and his fit in offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey's offense.
    They also talk about players not coming to OTAs and if they'd like to see more players show up. Does it matter if they do or don't?
    And, of course, they get into Mike Vrabel's appearance on the field and getting to see Vrabel do some coaching with the Browns for the first time.
    We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers!
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    Music credits:
    Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod
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    • 36 min
    What will we learn about Deshaun Watson on Thursday?

    What will we learn about Deshaun Watson on Thursday?

    The long-awaited day is here on Thursday. We will get to watch Deshaun Watson throw a football when the Browns hold an open practice.
    Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start their Thursday preview Orange and Brown Talk podcast of another open practice by discussing what they expect to see from Watson when they get to watch him throw the football.
    They also talk about some of the other things they want to watch and what they’re listening for, including getting an opportunity to talk to all three of the team’s coordinators. They also discuss some of the players on the field they’re keeping an eye on when they are in Berea.
    We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers!
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    Music credits:
    Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow
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    • 30 min
    Should OTAs go away and what are we watching when Browns QB Deshaun Watson throws Thursday?

    Should OTAs go away and what are we watching when Browns QB Deshaun Watson throws Thursday?

    The NFLPA is trying to do away with the NFL's offseason program, proposing a move up to the start of training camp instead of the current system which involves mostly voluntary work and one mandatory minicamp.
    Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe begin Tuesday's Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the proposal and their feelings on whether there should be an offseason program or not. Is there a benefit to the proposal? Would it be a bad idea? They go over the pros and (mostly) cons of the proposal.
    Then they look ahead to Thursday, this week's open practice for the Browns. They are expected to see Deshaun Watson throw in-person for the first time and they get into what they'll watch when they're out there and also get into some other things to look for during their second opportunity to watch practice.
    We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers!
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    Music credits:
    Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow
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    • 27 min
    Ask us anything: Fighting animals, covering Browns moments and best bad advice

    Ask us anything: Fighting animals, covering Browns moments and best bad advice

    A long holiday weekend means we decided to take a detour from our normal podcasts and open up the Football Insider mailbag for an Ask Us Anything edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
    On a long weekend edition of the podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe start by discussing which animal they think they could beat in hand-to-hand combat if their lives depended on it before they spend some time on the best bad (and good) advice they've received in life.
    They also talk about business they're in. What moment does Mary Kay remember covering the most? What are the moments that give them pause or make them appreciate what they do? What advice do they have when it comes to writing longer features?
    They cover a bunch of topics in this edition of the pod.
    We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers!
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    Music credits:
    Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow
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    • 38 min
    What types of things things translate from Browns OTAs to the regular season? Hey, Mary Kay!

    What types of things things translate from Browns OTAs to the regular season? Hey, Mary Kay!

    We get to watch three Browns OTA practices and three more mandatory minicamp practices over the course of four weeks. So how much of what we see on the field in the spring translates to the regular season?
    That's where Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start on Thursday's Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. What are the things we see in these practices that could tell us something about the regular season?
    They also answer questions from our subsciribers about Nick Chubb -- Should the Browns slow-play it with their star back? -- that status of contract extensions for GM Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski, the vibes around OTAs and the state of the linebacker room.
    Then they answer a question about Hue Jackson and what his tenure would have been like in Cleveland with this type of talent.
    We were Voted best podcast by Cleveland Magazine readers!
    Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here.
    Music credits:
    Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
418 Ratings

418 Ratings

cbusrock ,

Background news

Like the update-to-date info and consistency of browns content, but the audio is not good. Too much background noise off mic (pens dropping, people talking, chairs moving, clothes rustling, people breathing). If your intent is to attract audio listeners, it would be helpful to hire an audio professional to assist with recording or at least advise on how it can get better and what not to do.

Rachinic ,

Netflix Series Quarterback

I must admit, it was somewhat eye-opening that MKC and Ashley admitted to not watching the Netflix show “Quarterback.” This is a tremendous opportunity to get previously inaccessible insights about the most important position in the sport that they cover for a living. I can’t fault MKC for her years of great work and experience, but Ashley? Come on!

JPal1234 ,

Daily insights

I like that the show is nearly everyday. Some of the presenters have voices made for print journalism and it can be difficult to listen to but the A Team of Mary Kay, Dan & Ashley are all fantastic, presenting concise well researched insights with the professionalism level of the best radio and TV pros. Awesome!

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