The Garage Beers Podcast
The Garage Beers Podcast is your weekly getaway with your friends for sports, beers, and life in general. So stop in the garage and crack open a beer with Michael Keefe, Chad Meyer, and Joey Whalen every week!
Episode 281: Wait, The Game is THIS Week??
This week, the guys talk about the incredible Guardians playoff push. Plus, they talk about the 0-2 Browns, a hard-fought Buckeyes win, other college football action, and MORE!
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Episode 280: Full Circle with Jason Trusnik
This week, the guys welcome in former Cleveland Browns linebacker and current Strongsville Mustangs head coach Jason Trusnik to talk about his journey to the NFL, a couple crazy years with the Browns, and his role as a high school head coach. Plus, a Guardians resurgence, and another great weekend of college football!
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Episode 279: 2025 Browns Schedule Game with Camryn Justice!
This week, the guys welcome in award winning reporter from Channel 5 in Cleveland Camryn Justice for the 5th Annual Browns Schedule Game! We pick the wins, we pick the losses, and we share a lot of laughs in the process! Plus, we talk about Ohio Stateâs huge win, and the rest of the college football landscape!
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Episode 278: FUTURE TAG TEAM CHAMPION NATHAN ZEGURA!
This week, Browns Radio Color Analyst Nathan Zegura joins us to talk about the Browns initial roster, their season outlook, and his potential future HOF tag-team partner! Plus, Ohio State hosts Texas and other huge Week 1 college football games!
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Episode 277: Disagreements Abound in The Garage
This week, the guys get into some heated discussions in The Garage. First, there are some strong opinions about how the Browns should handle the QB situation this year. Then, thereâs a lengthy Guardians talk as they have a really bad week and look to avoid falling out of contention.Â
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Episode 276: Chad and the No Good, Very Bad Day
This week, the guys crack a beer and talk about the Browns first preseason game, Shedeur mania, and Gabriel time. Plus, the first college football AP poll is out! the guys talk about the Top 25 and the Ohio State Schedule!
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Episode 275: Camp Battles, Shedeurâs Start & Browns Ceilings with Meredith Kain
This week, in The Garage,  Meredith Kain from 92.3 The Fan and the Browns Radio Network joins the guys  to break down all things Browns! We talk standout moments from training camp, Shedeur Sandersâ surprise preseason start, and get into Browns floor vs. ceiling predictions heading into the season.
Then, after Meredith leaves the Garage, we catch up on the red-hot Guardians, their vibe post-deadline, and how the front office handled the trade deadline.
Two sports, Â cold beer, and another fun night in the Garage
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Episode 274: Injuries, Indiscretions, and Infamy
This week on The Garage Beers Podcast, we dive into the breaking Emmanuel Clase gambling situation and what it means for the Guardians. Then, we check in on the Brownsâ training camp injury bug, get into the MLBâs growing salary cap controversy, and wrap it all up with a fun (and slightly chaotic) All-Time Sports Scandals Draft. You wonât want to miss this one.
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Episode 273: The Zack Meisel Interview + Browns Talk + Random Cleveland Sports Dudes Draft
This week on The Garage Beers Podcast, weâre joined by Zack Meisel of The Athletic to dive deep into the Cleveland Guardians at the trade deadline crossroads. Whoâs staying, whoâs going, and how serious is this team about a postseason run?
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Then we shift gears to the Brownsâ Training Camp - itâs all about the quarterbacks baby. Finally, itâs draft time as we do the Random Cleveland Sports Dudes Draft â and yes, it gets wonderfully weird.
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Episode 272: CBJ Bench Boss Dean Evason!
This week, the guys are joined by head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dean Evason. They talk all things hockey, golf, Columbus, and musicals! Plus, Guardians at the All-Star Break, familiar superstar subliminal messages, and so much more!
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Episode 271: Baseball, Beer, and Emotions with Jordan Zirm!
This week, the guys welcome in the Manager of Social for Sporting News Jordan Zirm to dive deep into the state of the Guardians over a cold beer. From the not-quite-high-enough highs, to the recent lows, they get it all off their collective chest. Plus, a familiar superstar sending smoke signals, some wild NFL comparisons, and MORE!
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Episode 270: Maybe We CAN Have Nice Things??
This week, the guys crack open some beers and talk about the official new home of the Browns, the early offseason results for the Cavs and Blue Jackets, and the continuous slide of the Guardians.Â
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Episode 269: You Donât HAVE To Speak Your Mind
This week, the guys break down the past week of champions in the NHL and the NBA, while looking ahead to the offseason for the Blue Jackets and the Cavs. Plus, more Browns drama and no moves for the Guardians yet.
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Episode 268: A Fantana-smic Show with Matt Fantana!
This week, the guys welcome in the host of the Matt Fantana Show on BigPlay, Matt Fontana. They talk all things Guardians, Browns, and Cavs! Then, the guys talk about the potential ends of the NHL and NBA seasons, and they play Buzzed or Benched! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 264: Where Justin Rowan Knows Your Name
This week, the guys welcome in one half of the Chase Down Podcast, Justin Rowan, as we dive into the Cavs playoff failures and how a team with very little wiggle room adapts. Plus, NBA and NHL playoffs, Browns idiocy, and the passing of an all-time sitcom icon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 267: The End of An Era
This week, the guys come to grips with the end of the Nick Chubb era in Cleveland, and they try to make sense of it. Then, they talk about a tough stretch for the Guardians, injury news for the Cavs, and they play a fun Cleveland sports trivia game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 265: Silly Headline SZN
This week, Chad, Joe, and Mike hang out, drink beers, and talk about all the wild headlines happening in Cleveland sports right now. Plus, weâre at the Guardians 1st Period Intermission, we talk NBA and NHL Playoffs, and so much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 263: Goodnight Sweet Cavaliers
This week, the guys react to the untimely end of the Cavaliers season and talk about how the team moves forward. Then, they talk Browns rookie camp, the dumb NBA and MLB weeks, and the Cleveland Guardians! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 266: Make it a Quick One!
This week, Mike and Chad bring you all the latest happenings in the Cleveland sports world and beyond in this mini-episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 262: Whatever it Takes with Donovan McMillon!
This week, the guys welcome in the newest Browns safety, Donovan McMillon, to talk about his journey from Pennsylvania, to Florida, back to Pennsylvania, and on to the Browns! Plus, weâre devastated by the Cavs live on the air, we talk all thinks playoff hockey and basketball, and we try to figure out the guardians.
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Episode 261: Cavs Sweep, Browns Draft, and Gorillas Dominate
This week, the guys dive into the viral sensation that is 100 men versus one gorilla. Plus, they break down every pick of the Cleveland Browns draft to decide how much better the Browns got in 2025. Then., they welcome in the radio voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tim Alcorn, to talk about the Cavaliersâ sweep of the Miami Heat in round one of the NBA playoffs!
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Episode 260: The Garage Beers + OBR Browns Draft Special!
This week, the guys welcome in several members of The OBR to get ready for the NFL Draft over some cold beers! From thoughtful analysis, to heated arguments, the guys make their case for who should be the newest Cleveland Browns. Plus, we catch up on the Cavs in the playoffs, the first place Guardians, and MORE!
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Episode 259: Playoff Alcorn and Maybe Playoff Maetzold!
This week, the radio voice of the Cavaliers, Tim Alcorn, joins us to talk about the incredible Cavs season and the playoff run ahead. Then, Blue Jackets rinkside reporter Dave Maetzold gives us a surprise drop in from Philadelphia as the Blue Jacketsâ improbable playoff push continues! Plus, Browns talk, Guardians talk, and MORE!
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Episode 258: Much Needed Drinks in The Garage
This week, the guys jump into The Garage to have some drinks after a brutal weekend for our sports teams. The Cavs looking a little rough, the Jackets season basically ends, and the Guardians lose a lot of games. Plus, a big talk on the Browns and adding some common sense to their draft strategy.
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Episode 257: Browns, Blue Jackets, and Beau Bishop!
This week, the guys welcome in one of the hosts of Cleveland Browns Daily and the host of Bishop and Friends on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus, Beau Bishop! Beau talks all things Browns as the draft approaches, plus he gives us a pulse on Columbus as the Jackets barrel towards the postseason!
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Episode 256: Andre Knott is the Pitts!
This week, the guys bring in Guardians on-field reporter Andre Knott to preview the 2025 season! Plus, the potential disaster of a QB room the Browns are building, the Cavs and CBJ back in the win column, a March Madness weekend 1 recap, and MORE!
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Episode 255: Getting the Player Profiles in The Garage with Anand Nanduri!
This week, the guys welcome in Anand Nanduri from PlayerProfiler to talk about the Browns offseason and how they could attack the Draft! Plus, they do their MarchMadness preview, talk CBJ, Cavs, and More!
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Episode 254: Tetas, Ashos, and Anaels!
This week, the guys dive into the Browns offseason! From ending the Myles Garrett saga, to completely revamping the quarterback room, and more! Plus, they talk about the Blue Jackets and the NHL trade deadline and another 15 game winning streak for the Cavs!
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Episode 253: Thawing Out in The Garage
This week, the guys catch up on almost ALL of our favorite sports teams. From the Browns and their constant disasters - to the Blue Jackets and the most incredible Stadium Series game of all time - to the Guardians and some hits and misses at Spring Training - to the Cavs and sheer dominance. Grab a beer and check it out now!
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Bonus Episode: Stadium Series Show feat. Erik Gudbranson!
The guys prep to head to The Shoe for the Stadium Series matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings by welcoming in Jackets Defenseman and Alternate Captain, Erik Gudbranson!
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Episode 252: Combine Check In with Fred Greetham
This week, The OBRâs Fred Greetham jumps in The Garage to give us an update from the NFL Combine and what heâs hearing about the Browns! Plus, we talk about this weekends Stadium Series game in Columbus, celebrate the Cavs, and much more!
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Episode 251: All-Star Level - Expert
This week, the guys dive into the wild difference between the NBA All-Star Weekend and the NHL 4 Nations Tournament. Plus, the guys flex their muscles on an âOur Teamsâ All-Star Quiz. All that, plus beers and MORE!
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Episode 250: Dropping some McNuggets about the Cavs
This week, the guys welcome in Mike Lucas from the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show to talk all things Cavaliers! Plus, what the Browns can learn from the Super Bowl, the CBJ Stadium Series Game, Guardians Soring Training, and MORE!!
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Episode 249: Nothing Makes Any Sense
This week, the guys sort through a wild week in the sports world. First, they talk about Myles Garrettâs trade request, and they get some help from The OBRâs own Jack Duffin in breaking down cap ramifications. Then, they move on to one of the wildest trades in NBA history between the Mavericks and the Lakers. They also talk Cavs, Blue Jackets, and MORE!
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Episode 248: Buckeyes past and future with Josh Poloha!
This week, the guys talk to 11 Warriorsâ own Josh Poloha to re-live the national title and look at whatâs to come for the Buckeyes. Then, theyâll talk about the potential NFL draft positions and how they would handle them if they were the Browns!
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Episode 247: Buckeyes Back On Top
On this episode, the guys celebrate the Ohio State Buckeyes and their incredible run to their 9th National Championship. From the disappointing end of the regular season to their wild turnaround, the Buckeyes earned their trophy. Plus, we catch up on the Blue Jackets, the Cavs, and another awful MLB offseason.
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Episode 246: One Win from the Ship!
This week, the guys get ready for Ohio State vs. Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff Final! They preview and predict the game as the Buckeyes chase another ring! Plus, the embarrassing Browns vs. Cleveland battle, the red-hot Blue Jackets, and a new winning streak for the Cavs!
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Episode 245: Playoff Pushes with Dave Maetzold abd Carter Rodriguez
This week - Blue Jackets Rinkside Reporter Dave Maetzold joins us to talk about the surprising Jackets and their push to the postseason. Then, Carter Rodriguez joins from The Chase Down Podcast to preview this weekâs HUGE Cavs-Thunder game. Plus, Browns, Buckeyes, and MORE!
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Episode 244: Rose Bowl Preview with Rose Bowl Champion - Bryant Browning!
This week, the guys welcome in a man who beat Oregon in the Rose Bowl and who now hosts the Bleav in Buckeyes Show - Bryant Browning! Bryant shares his thoughts on this yearâs Rose Bowl and also tells stories from his victory in Pasadena. Plus, the guys take a minute to talk about Browns and endless drama.Â
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EPISODE 243 - Not oneâŠnot twoâŠ
ï»żThis week, the guys welcome in THREE special guests! First, the Captain of the Blue Jackets, Boone Jenner jumps in to talk about injuries, recovery, and this yearâs team. Then, The Athleticâs Jason Lloyd comes in to talk Cavs, Browns, and Guardians! And finally, the extremely talented Mekka Don jumps in to talk life, music, and THE Ohio State Buckeyes!
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