Zac Jackson and Friends

Zac Jackson and Friends

Zac Jackson from The Athletic and a rotating cast of his friends talk ball. Yes, a lot of Cleveland Browns -- but also the Ohio State Buckeyes, the NFL as a whole, the changing landscape of college sports and probably some Cavs and Guardians, too.

Episodes

Another Magical MAC March in Cleveland

March 11, 2026 • 31 mins
Zac Jackson cements his status as the stone-cold worst by spending almost an entire podcast reminiscing about past Mid-American Conference basketball tournaments and setting the stage for this one, where 31-0 Miami and Akron seem to be on a Saturday collision course (no jinxes). Later, Mike Petraglia joins to talk about the Redhawks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...
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Quick Thoughts On Two Days Of Browns Free Agency

March 10, 2026 • 33 mins
Zac Jackson goes over a wild day across the sports world and predictably unspectacular start to the free agency period for the Cleveland Browns, who are doing what they need to do in trying to rebuild the offensive line. What (and who) might be next? And HOW many points did Bam Adebayo score Tuesday night? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal ...
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The Actual (Re)Shaping of the Browns Begins Now

March 8, 2026 • 26 mins
Zac Jackson has some Cleveland Browns thoughts on the eve of the NFL's player movement period. Which quarterback names should Browns fan know? What does Joel Bitonio's decision mean? When will deals be announced? Soon, we'll have real answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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March Traditions: Browns QB Talk + CBB Talk with Jim Root

March 5, 2026 • 33 mins
Zac Jackson shares some thoughts on the Browns' first step in the offensive line rebuild and some opinions on the quarterback situation. Later, he's joined by Jim Root of Three Man Weave and Basket Under Review for a preview of March Madness and the spotlight on Cleveland next week with unbeaten Miami headlining the MAC tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...
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Post-Combine Thoughts On The Browns' QB Situation

March 1, 2026 • 35 mins
Malik Willis? Anthony Richardson? Someone else? Zac Jackson is back from the NFL Scouting Combine and he lays out his thoughts on the Browns' offensive needs and targets with one week until the start of the NFL's player movement period. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Todd Monken's 15 (Actually 35) Minutes of Combine Fame

February 25, 2026 • 30 mins
Zac Jackson checks in from Indianapolis and the NFL Scouting Combine after new Cleveland Browns Head Coach Todd Monken did his press conference and tried to best to boost a potential quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Checking In From The Combine

February 24, 2026 • 25 mins
Zac Jackson checks in from the NFL Scouting Combine. He discusses the Browns' likely road map, the Malik Willis situation and some of the other interesting free agents who could fit the Browns' needs and parameters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Combine Kickoff + AFC North Whiparound

February 23, 2026 • 53 mins
NFL business picks up this week with the start of the NFL Scouting Combine. Zac Jackson has some Browns-related combine thoughts, then it's an AFC North Whiparound podcast edition with Zac's AFC North colleagues from The Athletic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Point Guards, QBs and Evolving Philosophies with Jerrod Calhoun

February 19, 2026 • 35 mins
Zac Jackson gives some pre-NFL Scouting Combine Browns thoughts then talks Browns, Cavs, NCAA tournament and more with Jerrod Calhoun, a native of Northeast Ohio whose Utah State basketball team is 23-3 and heads to the weekend having won eight straight games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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NFL Draft Preview: Offensive Tackles

February 17, 2026 • 40 mins
Zac Jackson is joined by former NFL scout Scott DiBendetto of the DiBrief Substack for a discussion on the top offensive tackles in the 2026 draft. Is Spencer Fano the best of the bunch? Are the Browns intending to take a tackle at No. 6 overall? A week ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine, we dive into the tackle class. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...
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Hoop Talk with Akron Basketball Coach John Groce

February 12, 2026 • 48 mins
It's an Ohio college basketball edition of Zac Jackson and Friends. Zac Jackson shares some thoughts on the state of Ohio (and Ohio State) college basketball, then he's joined by University of Akron head coach John Groce for a discussion on the state of college sports, the magic of March, his goals for the program and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...
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Cleveland Browns Offseason Road Map

February 11, 2026 • 37 mins
Zac Jackson provides some dates, names and realities to know as the Browns go about the draft process, prepare for free agency and ultimately begin the process of rebuilding their offense over the next several weeks and months. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Harden, Monken and Super Bowl Prop Talk

February 5, 2026 • 42 mins
Zac Jackson shares some thoughts on Todd Monken's formal Cleveland introduction, the Cavs' aggressive trade for James Harden and what's directly ahead for both Cleveland teams. Later, he's joined by ClevTA of ClevAnalytics.com for a discussion on Super Bowl props, trends and how to make your Super Sunday a winning one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...
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Talking Todd Monken (And Maybe A Big Cavs Trade)

February 3, 2026 • 37 mins
Zac Jackson is joined by Jeff Zrebiec, Ravens writer for The Athletic, for a discussion on Todd Monken's time in Baltimore, why Lamar Jackson thrived in Monken's offense and what's next after a wild January across the AFC North. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Getting To Know Todd Monken (Plus Some SEC / Big Ten Talk)

February 2, 2026 • 34 mins
Zac Jackson and Seth Emerson, national college football writer for The Athletic, talk about Todd Monken and how Monken's time at Georgia shaped his journey back to the NFL. Plus, some more Monken tidbits and a discussion on the end of the SECs reign as college football's most dominant force. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...
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Too Much Monken (Talk)? Or Not Enough Monken?

January 30, 2026 • 31 mins
Zac Jackson has some follow-up thoughts on the Browns' hiring of Todd Monken as head coach, the immediate reaction to the hire and some thoughts on the necessary roster building that must follow. The Zac Jackson and Friends Podcast is sponsored by Fully Loaded Chew. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Monken's The Man. And Your Initial Response Is...

January 28, 2026 • 24 mins
Zac Jackson discusses the anti-climactic end of the Browns' prolonged coaching search. Why Todd Monken? Why should Browns fans give him a chance? What's next? And why do so many feel like they wanted the Browns to go in another direction? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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So, About This Prolonged Browns Coaching Search...

January 27, 2026 • 26 mins
Zac Jackson checks in from Mobile, Alabama and the Senior Bowl with exactly zero answer to the big question: Why haven't the Browns finalized their coaching selection yet? What's the holdup? Will there be resolution by the time you actually listen to this podcast? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Talking Coaching Searches and ... Brisket Tacos

January 25, 2026 • 29 mins
Zac Jackson goes over what we believe will be the final phase of the Browns' search for a new head coach. He also discusses some realities of the job, some reasons for optimism and discusses the beginning of another offseason quarterback search. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Browns Search Stalled + Cavs Talk with Danny Cunningham

January 22, 2026 • 38 mins
Zac Jackson talks the plusses and minuses of the Browns' coaching job and prolonged search, then shifts to an in-depth discussion on the state of the Cleveland Cavaliers with Danny Cunningham of the Inside Shot Substack and LockedOn Cavs Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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