Chico After Dark
1,020 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 36 ratingsLife-long Cleveland sports fan and Indians enthusiast Mike 'Chico' Bormann
couldn't be more excited to be the new host for 92.3 The Fan, weeknights from
7 pm to midnight.
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Episodes
Bret Boone: At age 30, Aaron Judge is showing he knows the entire league
September 22, 2022 03:38 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBFormer MLB All-Star 2nd baseman Bret Boone tells Mike "Chico" Bormann that at age 30, Aaron Judge is showing he knows the entire league as he breaks down the Yankee slugger's MVP season Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Erik Kuselias: No team has ever drastically changed from "players only" meeting
September 22, 2022 02:35 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBErik Kuselias, CBS Sports HQ host and Fantasy Football analyst, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann no team has ever drastically changed from a "players only" meeting as the Browns look to bounce back after a collapse to the Jets and EK looks around the top headlines in the NFL heading into Week 3 plus Fantasy Football advice Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Nick Shook: Loss to the Jets was not Nick Chubb's fault
September 21, 2022 01:26 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBNFL.com's Nick Shook chimes in on the blame game debate over who really is at fault for the Browns devastating loss to the Jets and he's not blaming Nick Chubb. He also talks about what's going on in the Browns locker room, where they go from here with the Steelers coming up in a short week and more.
Eric Edholm: Browns have figured out their winning formula with Jacoby Brissett
September 17, 2022 03:48 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBNFL.com's Eric Edholm believes Week One was a perfect display of the Browns winning formula while Jacoby Brissett is under center. He also shares his takeaways from Chargers-Chiefs, and makes a few picks for games coming up in Week 2.
Samantha Bunten: Jacoby Brissett's Week One performance won't fly against better opponents
September 17, 2022 03:15 - 15 minutes - 14 MBSamantha Bunten of NBCS and Sunday Night Football stopped by to look back at the Browns nail-biter of a win in Week One and emphasizes that Jacoby Brissett's play will have to improve as Cleveland gets deeper into the schedule. She also talks Charger-Chiefs, and more NFL stroylines in Week 2.
Nick Shook: Jacoby Brissett was as advertised, impressed by Donovan Peoples-Jones
September 14, 2022 01:48 - 19 minutes - 18 MBNFL.com's Nick Shook made his weekly visit with Chico to reflect on Week 1 of the NFL season including the Browns thrilling win over the Panthers. Shook says Jacoby Brissett was as advertised and was impressed by Donovan Peoples-Jones. He also talks about what exactly was going on with Joe Burrow, what teams he trusts in the NFC and more.
Samantha Bunten buys Week 1 vs. Carolina is a MUST WIN for Browns
September 08, 2022 03:11 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBSamantha Bunten, Senior NFL Analyst and Content Director for NBC Sports, tells Spencer German she buys that Week 1 vs. Carolina is a MUST WIN for Browns as she looks across the start of the NFL season and who could end up holding the Lombardi Trophy Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Chris Manning: Mitchell better fit with Cavs than Sexton because of 3pt shooting
September 08, 2022 02:32 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBChris Manning, co-host of the Locked On Cavs podcast, tells Spencer German (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) Donovan Mitchell is a better fit with the Cavs than Collin Sexton because of his 3-point-shooting as he breaks down the Wine and Gold's blockbuster trade and what it means for Cleveland's future Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Shook: Everyone is bracing for worst case scenario against Baker Mayfield
September 07, 2022 02:38 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBNick Shook of NFL.com breaks down the X's and O's of Jacoby Brissett and says the thing Browns fans don't want to admit. He also dives into predictions for the AFC North and the NFL as a whole, plus much more to get you ready for Week One.
Gregg Zaun: Ebbs and flows are part of baseball, Tito knows how to manage them
September 07, 2022 01:40 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBFormer MLBer Gregg Zaun isn't worried about the Guardians recent slump and believes Terry Francona's experience is key to team surviving it. He also doesn't mince words in regards to writers bias toward Aaron Judge as MVP over Shohei Ohtani
Bret Boone: Discussion is over for AL MVP, it's Shohei Ohtani
September 01, 2022 03:05 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBFormer MLB All-Star 2nd baseman Bret Boone tells Mike "Chico" Bormann the discussion is over for the American MVP, it's Shohei Ohtani and it's not even close as he predicts how the regular season wraps up in the MLB and how evenly matched the Mariners and Guardians are Wednesday on "Chico After Dark."
Yogi Roth: Pac 12 will emerge from recent expansion alright
August 31, 2022 02:55 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBPac 12 Network's Yogi Roth and author of the new book 5 Star QB joined Chico to talk about the future of the Pac 12 after the Big Ten plucked two of their most notable programs. Roth also discusses the state of college football as a whole, if USC is back and more.
Mark Malone: AFC North will be a dog fight between Ravens and Bengals
August 31, 2022 01:49 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBEx-Steelers QB Mark Malone expects AFC North to be a dog fight, warns not to overlook the Ravens. He also shares his thoughts on the Deshaun Watson situation, this offseasons Kyler Murray contract drama and more.
Nick Shook: It was a pipe dream to think Jimmy G could even learn Browns offense this season
August 30, 2022 02:51 - 17 minutes - 16 MBNick Shook, writer for NFL.com and Around the NFL, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann it was a pipe dream to think Jimmy Garoppolo could even learn the Browns offense this season any possible acquisition was squashed with the San Francisco contract extension as he goes over the Browns state of mind Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Anthony Castrovince: No bad scenarios left this season with Guardians exceeding expectations
August 30, 2022 02:04 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBAnthony Castrovince, writer for MLB.com and MLB Network contributor, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann there are no bad scenarios left this season with the Guardians exceeding expectations as he breaks down the surprising season for Cleveland plus who could take home the AL MVP Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Samantha Bunten: NFL's discipline inconsistencies make everyone upset
August 27, 2022 02:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MBSamantha Bunten, Senior NFL Analyst and Content Director at NBC Sports, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann the NFL's discipline inconsistencies make everyone upset as they go over the headlines across the gridiron before the regular season kicks off Friday night on "Chico After Dark."
Erik Kuselias: NFL is correct in not disciplining Aaron Donald for joint practice fight
August 27, 2022 01:27 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBErik Kuselias, host at CBS Sports HQ, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann the NFL is correct in not disciplining Aaron Donald for the joint practice fight as he lets the dust settle after the tussle between the Rams and Bengals plus who to draft where before Fantasy Football drafts kick off Friday night on "Chico After Dark."
Larry Stone sees similarities between M's and Guardians but Cleveland has a better line-up
August 26, 2022 02:58 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBLarry Stone, sports columnist for the Seattle Time, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann he sees similarities between Mariners and Guardians but thinks Cleveland has a better line-up as he looks over the match-up this weekend in Seattle which could be a playoff preview Thursday night on "Chico After Dark."
Bret Boone says young Guardians remind him of rise of the 90s Indians
August 25, 2022 03:15 - 17 minutes - 16 MBFormer MLBer Bret Boone made his weekly visit with Chico and raved about the young Guardians and why they remind him of the rise of 90s Indians. Boone also has high praise for Terry Francona, discusses the new playoff format and more.
Nick Shook: Jimmy Garoppolo not much of an upgrade over Jacoby Brissett, Browns QBs
August 23, 2022 02:29 - 17 minutes - 16 MBNick Shook of NFL.com joined Mike 'Chico' Bormann on Chico After Dark to go over the Cleveland Browns, and what Nick would think of if the Browns made a move for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
Gregg Zaun: These Guardians look more like old-school ballplayers
August 23, 2022 01:58 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBFormer MLB catcher and World Series champion Gregg Zaun joined Mike 'Chico' Bormann on Chico After Dark for baseball talk, including the prowess of the Cleveland Guardians, as well as one of Gregg's former baseball teammates - Michael Jordan.
Nick Camino: Browns can still make playoff run if they're around .500 for Watson's return
August 19, 2022 02:13 - 19 minutes - 18 MBNick Camino, WKYC Sports Anchor, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann the Browns can still make a playoff run if they're around .500 when Deshaun Watson returns as they finally break down the football side of things previewing the 2022 season plus how the Guardians raised themselves to playoff contention Thursday night on "Chico After Dark."
Bret Boone likes Guardians brand of baseball, offers advice for Fernando Tatis Jr.
August 18, 2022 03:31 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBFormer MLBer Bret Boone made his weekly visit with Chico to go around Major League Baseball, but made sure to praise the Cleveland Guardians for their fun style of play. He also shares his thoughts on the Derek Jeter documentary, offers Fernando Tatis Jr. some advice and more.
Kyle Rowland: how Augusta National handles LIV golfers will resonate with other majors
August 17, 2022 02:53 - 17 minutes - 16 MBKyle Rowland of the Toledo Blade discussed the state of golf as the top PGA golfers met to discuss where things stand between the PGA and LIV golf. Hear why Augusta National holds all the cards when it comes to whether or not the LIV players should be allowed to participate in majors. Rowland also believes Michigan is appropriately ranked at No. 8.
Chris Easterling: Anthony Schwartz just needs to get out of his own head
August 17, 2022 00:52 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBChris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal stopped by to share the latest from Browns camp. Easterling explains why Anthony Schwatz's issues are mental right now and shares when he believes we'll get a decision from Peter C Harvey. He also raves about rookie kicker Cade York.
Bill Landis is curious to see new-look Buckeyes' defense vs. Notre Dame
August 16, 2022 02:23 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBill Landis, of Rivals.com and THE Podcast, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann he's curious to see new-look Buckeyes' defense vs. Notre Dame as he breaks down both sides of the ball for the Scarlet and Gray before their season-opener against the Fighting Irish Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Nick Shook: Browns need Anthony Schwartz to contribute this year
August 16, 2022 01:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBNick Shook, writer for NFL.com and Around the NFL, tells Mike "Chico" Bormann the Browns need Anthony Schwartz to contribute this year as he goes over the Cleveland's wide receiver woes after their preseason opener against the Jags and other roster questions for the Browns Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Brendan Gulick: Guardians letting the young guys play instead of trading prospects
August 04, 2022 03:29 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBBrendan Gulick, reporter for Cleveland Baseball Insider at SI.com, tells Spencer German (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) the Guardians letting are the young guys play instead of trading prospects as he breaks down the deals that didn't get done as the MLB Trade Deadline passed Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Michael McCann: NFL's appeal could leave a possible settlement open with Watson
August 04, 2022 02:54 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBMichael McCann, legal expert at Sportico and Law Director at University of New Hampshire, tells Spencer German (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) the NFL's appeal of Judge Sue Robinson's 6 game suspension could leave a possible settlement open with Deshaun Watson as he breaks down the next legal steps which will be taken the Browns QB and the League Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Jon Doss: Neither side wants to go to court in Watson vs. NFL case
August 04, 2022 02:27 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBJon Doss, sports director for WEWS, tells Spencer German (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) that neither side wants to go to court in the DeShaun Watson vs. NFL case as he breaks down the fall-out of the league's appeal of Judge Sue Robinson's 6-game suspension Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Jeff Lloyd wonders if Deshaun Watson ruling goes further who will overrule a federal judge?
August 03, 2022 03:38 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBLocked on Browns host Jeff Lloyd joined G Bush filling in for Chico to breakdown what's next for the NFL in regards to the Deshaun Watson situation. Later he shares some perspective on what he's seen from the Browns so far during training camp.
Steve Helwagen: Buckeyes have more talent on defense this year
August 03, 2022 02:33 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBSteve Helwagon of 247Sports.com joined G Bush to discuss College Football Playoff expansion, particularly in the Big Ten and preview the Buckeyes season.
Mary Kay Cabot expresses some concern over Browns wide receiver depth
August 03, 2022 01:52 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBCleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot joined G Bush to reflect on the Deshaun Watson suspension and what happens next. She also talks about some of her biggest observations from training camp so far, including expressing some concern over the Browns WR depth.
Barry Shuck says if the Browns do an alternate helmet it would likely be white
August 03, 2022 00:50 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBBarry Shuck of Dawgs by Nature stopped by with G Bush to discuss how the antitrust laws in sports are allowing for more football leagues to pop up. He also talks about the teams who are releasing alternate helmet and what the Browns would look like.
Garrett Bush: Judge Robinson called the NFL's bluff with 6-game suspension
August 02, 2022 03:31 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBGarrett Bush, host of The Barber Shop, tells Earl Mauldin (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) that Judge Sue L. Robinson called the NFL's bluff with DeShaun Watson's 6-game suspension as he breaks down the optics of the disciplinary decision and how the Browns will look in the signal caller's absence Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Cami Justice: Brissett has the talent to lead Browns to W's, Watson has the talent to lead them to SB
August 02, 2022 02:52 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBCami Justice, sports reporter for WEWS, tells Earl Mauldin (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) Jacoby Brissett has the talent to lead Browns to wins in regular season then DeShaun Watson has the talent to lead them to win in Super Bowls as she breaks down the fall out of the 6 game suspension for the signal caller Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Nick Ashooh: Most simulations have the Browns with 10 wins even with possible Watson suspension
July 29, 2022 00:34 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBNick Ashooh, host for BetQL and CBS Sports Radio, tells Jonathan Peterlin (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) that most simulations have the Browns with 10 wins even with a possible DeShaun Watson suspension as they place bets on the upcoming season in the AFC North Thursday night on "Chico After Dark."
Bret Boone: Playoff atmospheres are welcomed in July
July 28, 2022 01:54 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBFormer All-Star 2nd baseman Bret Boone tells Mike "Chico" Bormann playoff atmospheres are welcomed in July as he breaks down the big duels on the diamond to start the 2nd part of the MLB schedule Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Eric Edholm: Josh Rosen likely 'insurance' for potential Watson suspension
July 23, 2022 02:33 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBEric Edholm of NFL.com joins Mike 'Chico' Bormann on Friday night's Chico After Dark for Cleveland Browns and NFL discussion.
Bret Boone talks surging Mariners, Juan Soto, Guardians spot in Central
July 23, 2022 00:04 - 22 minutes - 21 MBFormer MLB All-Star Bret Boone joins Chico After Dark on a Friday night baseball discussion, including Julio Rodriguez and the surging Seattle Mariners, the Cleveland Guardians' spot in the AL Central race, and how the Mets could win the World Series if Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer get healthy.
John Telich: Rosen signing doesn't necessarily signal length of potential Deshaun Watson suspension
July 22, 2022 02:03 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBJohn Telich joins Anthony Alford on Thursday's Chico After Dark to talk about the Cleveland Browns following the Josh Rosen signing.
Camryn Justice: Josh Rosen signing for QB room depth; Browns comfortable with Jacoby Brissett
July 22, 2022 00:46 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBCamryn Justice of News Channel 5 joins Anthony Alford on Thursday's Chico After Dark following the Cleveland Browns' signing of quarterback Josh Rosen.
Greg Swartz: Collin Sexton loves basketball too much to miss games with contract dispute
July 21, 2022 02:45 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBGreg Swartz, NBA writer for The Bleacher Report, tells Spencer German (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) Collin Sexton loves basketball too much to miss games with a contract dispute as he breaks down the latest contract news on the hardwood and what moves will be made this offseason Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Zack Meisel: Guardians have ammunition, on the precipice of contention to land Juan Soto
July 21, 2022 02:42 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBZack Meisel, Guardians beat reporter for The Athletic, tells Spencer German (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) the Guardians have ammunition and are on the precipice of contention when it comes to landing Juan Soto as he previews the 2nd half of the season on the diamond and how Cleveland could be getting back to the postseason Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Ashley Bastock: Browns talented enough to be playoff team with potential 8-game suspension for Watson
July 21, 2022 00:36 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBAshley Bastock, Browns reporter for Cleveland.com, tells Spencer German (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) the Browns are talented enough to be playoff team even with a potential 8-game suspension for DeShaun Watson as she goes over what the top storylines will be in Berea heading into another Training Camp Wednesday night on "Chico After Dark."
Nick Shook: Browns can afford 8 games without Deshaun Watson to make playoffs
July 20, 2022 01:51 - 17 minutes - 16 MBNick Shook of NFL.com joins Spencer German on Chico After Dark to talk about the Cleveland Browns offseason, how many games the Browns can afford to be without Deshaun Watson to make the postseason, and Nick's Drake vs. J Cole choice.
Chris Manning: 'Clear template' for Ochai Agbaji to be Year 1 role player for Cavs
July 20, 2022 00:53 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBChris Manning of DimeMag and the Locked on Cavs podcast joins Spencer German on Tuesday's Chico After Dark to discuss the NBA and the Cleveland Cavaliers, including Collin Sexton and first-round draft pick Ochai Agbaji.
Kyle Soppe: David Njoku "worth a shot" as a fantasy tight end
July 19, 2022 02:29 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBKyle Soppe, Fantasy Sports Research Associate at ESPN, tells Spencer German (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) David Njoku is "worth a shot" as a fantasy tight end as he goes over who to draft where heading into the fantasy football season Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Chris Eastering: Browns can navigate 6 game suspension for Watson
July 19, 2022 00:55 - 15 minutes - 14 MBChris Eastering, Browns beat reporter for the Akron Beacon Journal, tells Spencer German (filling in for Mike "Chico" Bormann) the Browns can navigate a 6 game suspension for DeShaun Watson as he gives the latest insight on what could happen before the Browns kick off the 2022 season Monday night on "Chico After Dark."
Chris Manning: Sexton being "squeezed" by market and Cavs
July 16, 2022 01:43 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBChris Manning with Locked On Cavs joined Chico to discuss the Cavaliers, Ochai Agbaji, the Cavs depth chart, Collin Sexton, and other big NBA news. Click to listen!