Episodes
Alex returns to break down his projections for the 2024 MLB Season. Who does he have winning each division and who settles for the Wild Card? Who wins the MVP and Cy Young awards? Who is his World Series pick?
Published 03/28/24
Published 03/28/24
A special edition of The Balkin Up Podcast where Alex previews the upcoming season for the Cleveland Guardians and what to expect this season!
Published 02/22/24
The final pod
Published 09/19/23
Alex returns to break down the Browns opening day victory against the Bengals and his takeaways from that game. Do the Bengals have deeper issues than we thought? How did Deshaun Watson fair after one game? Also breaking down what to expect from the Browns Week 2 matchup against Pittsburgh and how the Browns could be facing very uncharted territory.
Published 09/14/23
Alex returns with an update on the Podcast's future along with discussing all the latest of the Browns and Guardians. Also the return of the OG Alternate Browns History where the Cleveland Browns select Wyoming QB Josh Allen with the #1 pick in 2018!
Published 08/01/23
Alex and Jack return to give their State of the Union in Cleveland Sports going over where they think each team stands. Do the Browns for the first time have legitimate hope? Should we be panicking over the Guardians this season? Should the Cavs move on from Donovan Mitchell and for what? Don't miss out on their thoughts on our Season Finale!
Published 06/05/23
Alex and Jack return to recap the week that was with the Browns. They also break down why it isn't time to panic about the Guardians. They also bring back Alternate Browns History where in this world, the Browns trade the #1 pick in 2000 to the Jets for all 4 of their 1st Round picks in 2000 as was a reported rumor back in the day. How does this one trade change the entire landscape of the 2000s?
Published 05/08/23
Alex and Jack break down the results of the NFL Draft, who were some of the biggest winners and losers? What were some of the best and most questionable picks? The guys also break down the Browns Draft and what this means for the future of the Franchise. The guys give their final grades for Andrew Berry's performance in the 2023 NFL Draft and how the Deshaun Watson trade looks now.
Published 05/03/23
Alex and Jack are back to break down the latest news leading up to the NFL Draft. Alex reveals his Mock 2.0 with some crazy trades in the mix. The guys then do another Browns 7 Round Mock Draft to try to guess where Andrew Berry is leaning towards going. Jack then asks Alex some Buy or Sell Draft Questions leading up to the big day.
Published 04/24/23
Alex and Jack are back with Jack Duffin (@JackDuffin) from the OBR to discuss the Browns latest moves trading for Elijah Moore and their Salary Cap situation. What are the Browns plans now that they've moved from 42 to 74? What position do the Browns need to target now? The guys also discuss the Browns Guardrails with Jack Duffin and reveal who they are targeting knowing these guardrails. Also are the Browns really to blame for Lamar Jackson's contract negotiations or is the National Media...
Published 03/28/23
Alex and Jack break down the week that was in the NFL going over Free Agency and how the Browns have revamped their Defense. Do they like the signings? What else can be done? How does this affect the draft? They also discuss the Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers situations and how their teams must proceed going forward.
Published 03/21/23
Alex and Jack are back this week with another edition of The Top Dawgs - What are the Browns looking to do in FA? - Would they welcome back OBJ? - Position they want to fix first - Alex's Mock Draft 1.0!!!!
Published 03/13/23
Alex and Jack are back with the long awaited return of our Iceman, Andy Cleves (@andycleves_) - What has Andy been up to? - The life of working in the video game industry - Andy's thoughts on the Browns this upcoming season - Who the Browns might target in Free Agency - Alex breaks down his big winners from the NFL Scouting Combine and discusses how he's revealing his Mocks this season.
Published 03/06/23
Ladies and Gentlemen, JACK HAS FINALLY SEEN TOP GUN!  What were his thoughts on the movie and will he see Top Gun Maverick???? Also Alex and Jack break down the hiring of Bubba Ventrone as the Browns Special Teams Coordinator.  Jack also asks Alex his expectations for the Browns for the NFL Combine next week in Indianapolis and players he's watching.  They also ask if the Browns break from their traditional drafting guidelines to win now?
Published 02/28/23
Alex and Jack are joined by LaShawn Brown (@LaShawn1485) to discuss the ways the Browns can save salary cap space.  Who is potentially on the chopping block and who can they target in Free Agency with the money saved.  The three of them also have a difficult discussion on the future of Nick Chubb with the Browns.  Is he someone for the long term future or is it time for the Browns to consider moving on and if so do they have the pieces to replace his production?  They also discuss the recent...
Published 01/30/23
Alex and Jack break down the Browns hiring of Jim Schwartz as their Defensive Coordinator and their thoughts on the hire.  How does this affect the Browns plans this Offseason?
Published 01/30/23
Alex and Jack discuss the timeline of the last week of the Browns following their Week 17 loss to the Steelers.  They break down the firing of Joe Woods and the Browns candidates to replace him at Defensive Coordinator.  Alex also discusses the elephant in the room with Brian Flores, is this just more Browns dysfunction by setting Kevin Stefanski up for failure?  Alex updates his report on Jim Harbaugh to Denver and how Michigan is making a last second push to keep their Head Coach and what...
Published 01/16/23
Alex and Jack return to break down the Browns end of the season as they anticipate the offseason moves ahead. Alex breaks down latest he’s heard on Jim Harbaugh and asks a legitimate question on the Fire Stefanski crew. They also break down the Jadevion Clowney news and the Media needing unnecessary information.
Published 01/09/23
Alex and Jack return to break down the Miami game, but focus more so on the glaring issues of Joe Woods and the Browns Defense with players now speaking up.  Alex provides potential reasons as to why the players are being vocal.  Alex and Jack also discuss the fans criticism of Kevin Stefanski and if its warranted and what the consequences may be.  Alex also reveals his next career move.
Published 11/22/22
Alex and Jack break down the Browns matchup against the Bengals, discuss what the Browns will do at the deadline, and Jack asks Alex his insight on the upcoming WR Class in the NFL Draft.
Published 10/31/22
Alex and Jack are back to break down the Browns going into their matchup with Ravens and what to expect with Trade Deadline. They also break down the Guardians season and Alex’s offseason plan.
Published 10/23/22
Alex and Jack are back to break down the Browns Week 5 loss to the Chargers and how Alex accurately predicted the fan's reaction to the season and why it's completely unreasonable behavior. They also break down the Guardians Wild Card Series win and their matchup with "The Evil Empire" in the ALDS.
Published 10/14/22
Alex breaks down the Browns Week 2 loss to the Jets and unleashes on the reactionary fanbase that is calling for Kevin Stefanski's head while trying to bring logic and fairness into the discussion.
Published 09/19/22
Alex and Jack are back to break down the Browns Week 1 victory over Baker Mayfield and the Panthers.  Alex bids farewell to the Baker Bros.  Alex and Jack also discuss the upcoming game versus the New York Jets.
Published 09/17/22