Afternoon Drive on The Fan
Afternoon Drive on The Fan is your daily soundtrack for Cleveland sports, fueled by strong takes, lively debate, and nonstop energy. Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin guide listeners through the latest news and storylines across pro and college sports, keeping a close eye on the Browns, Guardians, Cavaliers, and Buckeyes. Whether it’s reacting to breaking headlines or sparking passionate discussion, Afternoon Drive brings an entertaining, fan-first approach to weekday afternoons.
BROWNS-TITANS PREVIEW: Cam Ward vs. Sack-Happy Cleveland Defense; Getting Deshaun Watson Going Early
Daryl Ruiter and coach Lance Reisland preview the Browns Week 7 game at the Titans. The guys discuss Cam Ward and the struggling Tennessee offense, why Denzel Boston is better than Carnell Tate, how to get Deshaun Watson on track faster and why special teams could be critical Sunday.
Full Show - Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Full Show 10/22
Hour 1: Is the Browns 4-2 record fools gold? + Shedeur’s absence from Deshaun’s party
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss the ‘coin-flip’ label attached to Sunday’s Browns-Titans game, and they debate if it matters that Shedeur Sanders wasn’t at Deshaun Watson’s party after the team improved to 4-2.
Hour 2: Lynnell Willingham + LeBron James and the 76ers vs. Cavs + Quick Hits
Nick and Jonathan are joined by Lynnell Willingham of Westwood One Sports Network. Also, they preview the Cavs season opener against LeBron James, and they react to sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.
Hour 3: Is it NBA Finals or bust for Kenny Atkinson? + Pete Fiutak
Nick and Jonathan discuss what’s at stake for Kenny Atkinson this Cavs season. Then, they question if Browns fans should be scouting Cam Ward on Sunday, and they’re joined by Pete Fiutak of College Football News.
Hour 4: How much pressure is on the Browns to beat the Titans?
Nick and Jonathan talk about the pressure on the Browns to improve to 5-2, as fans call in to say it’s a must-win game against the Titans.
Hour 5: Does Ryan Day get a pass for Ohio State’s season?
Nick and Jonathan debate if Ryan Day deserves a pass for this season after Julian Sayin’s injury. Also, they talk about the Cavs season and Lamelo Ball’s traveling controversy.
Should the NBA start calling traveling again?
Nick thinks the NBA needs to start calling traveling again while Jonathan thinks doing so would ruin the sport
Does Ryan Day get a pass for this season?
Nick and Jonathan talk about whether or not Ryan Day gets a pass this season at Ohio State with Julian Sayin injured.
Is Sunday a must-win game for the Browns?
Nick and Jonathan respond to a caller that says the Titans game is a must-win game and the most important game of the season.
How much pressure in on the Browns on Sunday?
Nick and Jonathan talk about how much pressure the Browns are under to perform well on Sunday against the Titans.
Pete Fiutak: Ryan Day doesn’t get a pass for this Ohio State season
Pete Fiutak of College Football News joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the fallout of Julian Sayin’s injury, how Texas has messed up Arch Manning’s development, parity in college football, and more.
Are you scouting out Cam Ward on Sunday?
Nick and Jonathan continue to look ahead to Browns-Titans and talk about if Browns fans should be watching Cam Ward extra closely.
Is this year Finals or bust for Kenny Atkinson and the Cavs?
Nick and Jonathan talk about the outlook for the Cavs regular season and if this year is truly Finals or bust.
Quick Hits: Yaxel Lendeborg goes at Luka + JJ Watt gets full time CBS role
Nick and JP play Quick Hits and react to the best news and sound bites from sports and entertainment.
What will your reaction be to the Cavs facing LeBron tonight?
Nick and Jonathan talk about the Cavs season opener tonight and how they feel about facing off with LeBron James and the Sixers.
Lynnell Willingham: I’m not surprised by the Browns 4-2 start; Deshaun Watson’s doing this with no run game
Lynnell Willingham of Westwood One joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Browns 4-2 start to the season, the team’s issues in the run game, the locker room’s support of Deshaun Watson, and more.
Would it have been a good look for Shedeur to have gone to Deshaun's party?
Nick and Jonathan continue their discussion about the reports that Shedeur Sanders did not attend Deshaun Watson's party.
Big deal or no deal if Shedeur didn't attend Deshaun's party?
Nick and Jonathan react to the report that Shedeur did not go to to Deshaun Watson's party on Monday night.
ESPN calls Browns-Titans a 50/50; is that disrespectful to the Browns?
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin talk about if it's disrespectful to the Browns to say the Titans game is a 50/50 on Sunday.
State of the Browns: What's holding Deshaun Watson back?
Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland break down how the 4-2 Cleveland Browns took first place in the AFC North despite Deshaun Watson's slow starts and passing hesitation. Plus, they examine whether the defense is actually playing better without Myles Garrett and what to watch for against the Tennessee Titans.
Full Show - Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
Full Show 10/21
Hour 1: Does it make sense for the Browns to trade Jerry Jeudy? + Quick Hits
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin react to Jerry Jeudy’s comments about the potential of being traded, and they talk about the importance of the Browns-Titans game. Then, they react to sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.
Hour 2: Do style points matter for the Browns against the Titans? + Ashley Bastock
Nick and Jonathan discuss Jordan Elliott’s situation in Tennessee. Then, they’re joined by Ashley Bastock of Cleveland.com, and they disagree on if the Browns need to beat the Titans comfortably.
Hour 3: Do the Browns need to beat the Titans comfortably? + Ross Tucker
Nick and Jonathan continue to debate if style points matter for the Browns against the Titans. Also, they talk about LeBron James’ debut with the 76ers, and they’re joined by Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker.
Hour 4: Have the Browns become Deshaun Watson’s team?
Nick and Jonathan discuss Deshaun Watson’s connection with his teammates, and they react to Joe Burrow’s viral comments from Bengals practice.
Hour 5: Daryl Ruiter + Could the Browns make a splash at the trade deadline?
Nick and Jonathan are joined by 92.3 The Fan’s own Daryl Ruiter, and they reveal some trade targets for the Browns ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
What are potential options for the Browns to trade for at the deadline?
Nick and Jonathan talk about some potential options for the Browns if they choose to add at the trade deadline.
Daryl Ruiter: Browns have to beat the Titans if they want to be taken seriously; I would not trade Jerry Jeudy
92.3 The Fan’s own Daryl Ruiter joins Afternoon Drive. He talks about Jerry Jeudy’s future with the Browns as the trade deadline nears, the camaraderie in Cleveland’s locker room, why they need to beat the Titans in Week 7, and more.
How do feel about a "Coach" reboot? + Joe Burrow might be a robot
Nick and Jonathan talk about the rumored reboot of the show "Coach" and they also react to some of Joe Burrow's comments from today.
Have the Browns become Deshaun Watson's team?
Nick and Jonathan talk about the Browns team party at Deshaun's house and if this has officially become Deshaun's team.
Ross Tucker: This would be a bad loss for the Browns; you can’t be a serious contender if you’re losing to the Jets and Titans
Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Browns game against the Titans in Week 7, what he’s noticed after watching film of the Titans, Deshaun Watson’s recent play, and more.
Are the 76ers set to become the villains of the NBA?
Nick and Jonathan react to Opening Night of the NBA season and if the 76ers are ready to turn into the villains of the league.
Should Browns fans be allowed to expect a comfortable win against Titans?
Nick and Jonathan continue their discussion on what's fair to expect of the Browns on Sunday against the Titans.
Would a win against the Titans be enough or do you need a comfortable win?
Nick and Jonathan talk about whether a win on Sunday would be enough for the Browns or if they need style points.
Ashley Bastock: I think the Browns need to beat the Titans comfortably; I don’t expect Jerry Jeudy to be traded
Ashley Bastock of Cleveland.com joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. She talks about Jerry Jeudy’s comments about hearing trade rumors, how the Browns will approach the deadline, Deshaun Watson taking ownership of this team, and more.
Should Jordan Elliott play another snap in the NFL?
Nick and Jonathan talk about the Jordan Elliott situation in Tennessee and how Titans' coach, Robert Saleh, handled it.
Quick Hits: Ohio State's QB decision + Giants turn to JJ McCarthy
Nick and JP play Quick Hits and react to the best news and sound bites from sports and entertainment.
How important is this Titans game for the Browns?
Nick and Jonathan talk about how important the Titans game actually is for the Browns and why it is a game they cannot afford to lose.
Does it make sense for the Browns to trade Jerry Jeudy at the deadline?
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin talk about the possibility of the Browns trading Jerry Jeudy at the deadline this year.
