- 39 minutes 23 secondsBrowns trade Myles Garrett: Was it the right call? Orange and Brown Talk emergency podcast
The Browns traded Myles Garrett to the Rams on Monday, shocking the NFL world in a deal that brought back pass rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, 2028 second and 2029 third.
How did it come about? Why did they do it now? And what does this mean about their future?
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe broke down the deal in an emergency edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast on Monday.
They talk about their initial reaction to the deal and get into why getting Verse in return was such a vital piece of the deal.
Then they talk about what it signals for their 2026 season and beyond. Is this a full-on rebuild now or are they still trying to win?
They cover all angles of the trade on the day it happened.
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2 June 2026, 12:06 am - 33 minutes 28 secondsA new-look Browns receiver room, tempering expectations for the offense and punt returners: OTA recap
The Browns revamped receiving corps has been a big topic of conversation as they continue through their spring practices. Wednesday, during their second open practice of OTAs, the young receivers looked sharp while one of the veterans, Jerry Jeudy, showed promise for a turnaround.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started a weekend edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by discussing the wide receiver room and how a more diverse set of pass-catchers should help Jeudy.
They also get into the idea of tempering expectations for the offense based on practices against a Browns defense that is not yet at full strength
They also discuss the punt return game and what it means that the Browns currently carry three punters on the roster.
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29 May 2026, 9:40 pm - 28 minutes 51 secondsWednesday's Browns OTA practice showed Deshaun Watson firmly in control: Practice recap
The Browns quarterback battle once again took center stage during the second OTA practice open to the media on Wednesday.
One thing is clear from the fifth practice of OTAs and the second one open for viewing: Deshaun Watson remains QB1 and the lead appears to be growing.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe recapped their day at Browns practice on a Wednesday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They start by discussing the quarterback battle and why nothing they saw changed their minds about Watson leading the quarterback race.
Then they talked about Jerry Jeudy, who spoke to the media, and how he’s responding to the organization’s confidence in him.
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28 May 2026, 2:15 am - 35 minutes 48 secondsThe reason Browns reporters think Deshaun Watson is winning the quarterback battle
The overarching story of the Browns offseason program has been the quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Early signs have observers pointing to Watson as the leader.
Why is this assumption being made off some non-contact practices?
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe answer that question on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They get into why they’ve both come to that conclusion and why it goes beyond what they’ve seen on the field so far.
Then they discuss Todd Monken’s style in interviews and why it seems so refreshing. They also talk about how it will hold up when he faces adversity this season.
They also answer a listener question about rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion and whether his drops are a concern.
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26 May 2026, 9:33 pm - 54 minutes 28 secondsWhat the Browns’ first open OTA practice revealed about the young players
The Browns are fresh off their first week of OTAs and their first open practice of OTAs on Wednesday.
Cleveland.com film analyst Lance Reisland joined Dan Labbe on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast to talk through what they saw on the practice field during their first post-draft opportunity to see most of the team at work.
Lance and Dan started by going through the rookie class and how they looked mixing in with the veterans.
Then they turned their attention to the second-year players they believe could make a leap and who is hitting the ground running in Year 2.
They wrap up the Memorial Day weekend podcast with a draft of summer activities.
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23 May 2026, 4:01 am - 37 minutes 54 secondsTodd Monken gave a short answer about Myles Garrett. Does it mean anything?
A short answer from Browns head coach Todd Monken about Myles Garrett restarted speculation about his future in Cleveland and whether there’s something going on behind the scenes.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started the Thursday edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast by trying to put some context around the discussion and if they think there’s anything to the rumors.
Then they turn their attention to Wednesday’s OTA practice and clean up what they didn’t get a chance to talk about on their post-practice podcast.
They talk about a competitive environment in camp, especially for the rookies. Then they get into what linebacker Quincy Williams had to say and what he brings to the defense before they talk expectations for Mason Graham in Year 2.
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21 May 2026, 10:30 pm - 33 minutes 23 secondsWhy the Browns might make the decision to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders
The Browns held their first open practice of OTAs on Wednesday, and one thing was clear: Deshaun Watson is the current leader in the quarterback competition between him and Shedeur Sanders.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe broke down what they watched during Wednesday’s practice on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They start with Watson vs. Sanders and why they think it’s clear Watson has the edge in the quarterback competiton. They also discuss why head coach Todd Monken and the Browns would make the controversial decision to start Watson.
Then they talk about the return of Quinshon Judkins and how he looked before they discuss a few of the players who weren’t in attendance at the voluntary session.
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21 May 2026, 12:53 am - 44 minutes 24 secondsHere’s what we’re watching at Browns OTAs on Wednesday
The Browns opened OTAs on Tuesday and will hold their first practice open to the media on Wednesday.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe started the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast by talking about what they’re excited to watch when they get to see practice.
The start with the quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders and what they might learn from Wednesday’s practice.
Then, Mary Kay and Dan dig into all of the Watson stories that have started to come out nationally and if this is a soft launch for Watson being named the starter. They also talk about how they cover the team and a quarterback competition.
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19 May 2026, 11:50 pm - 34 minutes 38 secondsWhat the Browns need to do to survive a brutal early road schedule: Hey, Mary Kay!
The Browns open their season with six of their first nine games on the road. That has one of our listeners wondering what they need to do during that stretch to make the end of the season more interesting.
Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe start with that question on a Hey, Mary Kay! edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They talk about where the Browns need to be around Thanksgiving to make fans care about the end of the season.
Then they look ahead to OTAs and what to expect as the quarterback battle takes center stage once again.
They also discuss overlooked rookies and the big decisions head coach Todd Monken has to make before the end of training camp.
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18 May 2026, 11:44 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesBrowns schedule draft: Ranking all 17 games from most interesting to least
The Browns schedule is out and we finally have dates and times for all 17 of their 2026 games. They’ll open the season in Jacksonville and end it in Cincinnati. What happens in between is anybody’s guess.
Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dug into the schedule on the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast. They start the podcast by discussing what stood out at first glance.
Then they do their schedule draft.
Starting with Ashley, then Mary Kay and then Dan, they draft all 18 weeks of the schedule, including the bye, ranking them from most intriguing to least.
Where do the division games land? What about the return of Kevin Stefanski to Cleveland and a matchup with Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay? They get into all of it.
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15 May 2026, 4:37 am - 48 minutes 31 secondsMost intriguing matchup, biggest trap and best trip on Browns schedule
We’ll finally be able to put dates and times to teams when the NFL releases its full schedule on Thursday night. We already know the opponents. We also know where the games are taking place.
That means Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe can dig into the Browns schedule before it comes out on the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast.
They go through the most intriguing matchups, pick the teams that offer the biggest chance of an upset, discuss why strength of schedule might not matter as much as we think and then get into the trips they’re most looking forward to this season when the Browns hit the road.
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