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Josh Cribbs

Josh Cribbs is a Cleveland Browns legend and future Hall of Fame special teamer. Outside of football, you can catch Josh and his wife Maria around Cleveland and on "The Return."

Cleveland

Carlos Baerga

Carlos is a Cleveland baseball legend who serves as the color commentator for the Guardians' Spanish broadcast team! Across seven seasons in Cleveland, Baerga made three all star teams and won two Silver Slugger awards.

Cleveland

Daniel Booby Gibson

Drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2006, Daniel "Booby" Gibson became a fan favorite throughout his seven years in the NBA. He became a TV personality with “Keyshia & Daniel: Family First” and other reality TV show appearances.

Cleveland

Hanford Dixon

Hanford Dixon, Cleveland Browns cornerback legend and the founder of The Dawg Pound, gives insight (and barking) to BIGPLAY’s vast Browns coverage. Dixon is an analyst for WOIO-TV 19 (CBS) and FS Ohio.

Cleveland

Bruce Drennan

A long-time Cleveland-based national sportscaster and former MLB and NBA announcer, Bruce Drennan, is now on BIGPLAY!

Cleveland

Maria Cribbs

Everybody's favorite host, lifestyle influencer and executive producer Maria Cribbs is taking over the internet! Join Maria with Josh Cribbs on their video podcast, "The Return."

Cleveland

Rafa Hernandez-Brito

Veteran play-by-play announcer Rafael Hernández-Brito, known as "El Alcalde" (“The Mayor”) has been heard on Cleveland Cavaliers broadcasts since 2008.

Cleveland

Sam Amico

Sam Amico is a highly-respected sportswriter who made his name through his basketball coverage for Sports Illustrated, FOX Sports, CBS, and more! Amico provides in depth analysis of all things Cavaliers with daily articles on Hoopswire.com.

Cleveland

Gabb Goudy

Gabb is one of FanDuel's top sports influencers and a must-follow for Guardians fans on X. Goudy became a baseball fan from watching baseball games with her dad and playing sports.

Cleveland

Gab Kreuz

Gab is the multi-talented host that Cleveland has grown to know and love. You’ve probably also seen her at Progressive Field hosting baseball games, on Channel 19 news as a sports anchor, or spreading positivity around The Land.

Cleveland

Chris McNeil

Chris is the brains behind the infamous Cleveland Browns 0-16 parade and a viral internet personality with avid followers that hang on his every word and meme about the Browns, Guardians, Cavs, and Buckeyes.

Cleveland

Nick Pedone

Nick is a sports personality with a production and marketing background. After a stop at ESPN Cleveland, Nick joined the BIGPLAY team as the Director of Ops and as a co-host of BIGPLAY Cleveland and The BIG Factor.

Cleveland

Matt Fontana

Matt was a long-time radio host on ESPN 850. He joined BIGPLAY in 2023 to deliver the best daily takes on the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, Buckeyes, national news, UFC, you name it…

Cleveland

Coach Chuck Kyle

Legendary high school football coach at Saint Ignatius with a passion for youth football and education. Coach Kyle hosts “Object of the Game” with his daughter, Maureen, to educate the masses about the benefits of youth sports.

Cleveland

Maureen Kyle

Cleveland TV personality who hosts “Object of the Game” with her father to inform parents about safety and benefits surrounding youth football.

Cleveland

Max Loeb

College football coach turned influencer, Max created Loebs Leads, one of the fastest-growing social media brands in the football betting industry.

Cleveland

Chef Zae

Made famous for his reactions and commentary during Cleveland Browns games, Chef Zae is a bundle of energy who joins BIGPLAY to host Honor the Land.

Cleveland

Jack O’Rourke

Jack O'Rourke is a co-host of BIGPLAY's daily show The BIG Factor. Jack is a proud John Carroll University graduate and his favorite sports are hockey and baseball.

Cleveland

Ryan Smith

Ryan is a graduate from the University of Cincinnati with a background in news gathering and reporting. He is the co-host of the BIG Factor and produces many of BIGPLAY’s flagship show.

Cleveland

Bobby Carpenter

Bobby Carpenter is a revered Ohio State Buckeye linebacker who played in the NFL for seven seasons. Bobby brings BIGPLAY’s first ever college football show to life.

Columbus

Anthony Schlegel

Anthony Schlegel was a member of one of the greatest LB trios in Ohio State history. And he has teamed up once again with Bobby Carpenter to host their own Buckeye show.

Columbus

AJ Hawk

Former Green Bay Packers linebacker and Super Bowl champion, AJ brings sharp football insight and personality to The Bobby Carpenter Show, making every episode he joins a must-watch for fans.

Columbus

James Rapien

James Rapien grew up in Saint Bernard, Ohio (eight miles from the Bengals stadium), and has followed the Cincinnati Bengals from a young age. James has covered the Bengals in a variety of ways including as a respected beat reporter, producer, and podcast personality.

Cincy

Andrew Fox Miller

Serving as a co-host on Enter the Jungle, Andrew is the backbone of BIGPLAY’s Cincinnati-based content.

Cincy

Charlie Batch

Charlie Batch is a 15-year NFL veteran and two-time Super Bowl Champion, best known for his time as quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. A proud Pittsburgh native and Eastern Michigan standout, Batch brings deep football knowledge and player perspective to The Snap Count on BIGPLAY Pittsburgh. Off the field, he’s a respected community leader and founder of the Best of the Batch Foundation, which supports underserved youth and families throughout the region.

Pittsburgh

Trai Essex

Trai Essex is a former NFL offensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A standout at Northwestern University, Essex played seven seasons in the NFL, bringing leadership, toughness, and insight to the trenches. Now, he brings that same energy and football IQ to BIGPLAY Pittsburgh as the new host of The Snap Count, delivering sharp analysis, Steelers talk, and unfiltered takes every week.

Pittsburgh

Jimmy Hanlin

The highly regarded PGA Golf Pro and golf course owner brings his steady swing and electric outfits as the golf host on 18 Holes, Swing Clinic, and Pin Shot.

Golf

Joe Meglen

The StoneWater Golf Club Pro and Dir of Player Development became an instant social media star by bringing in a humorous element to his helpful golf tips. Fix your swing while listening to his punchlines on his new BIGPLAY show, Tee’d Off!

Golf

Claire Hogle

Claire is one of golf’s fastest-rising personalities, blending her playing background with a huge social following. She joins Jimmy Hanlin on Swing Clinic, bringing fresh perspective, instruction, and fun to every episode.

Golf

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BIGPLAY Cleveland

LIVE Cleveland sports show with Chris McNeil, Nick Pedone and Gab Kreuz.

FEATURING Chris McNeil, Nick Pedone, Gab Kreuz

The Matt Fontana Show

BIGPLAY’s daily LIVE sports show featuring Cleveland radio personality, Matt Fontana and Ryan Smith.

FEATURING Matt Fontana, Ryan Smith

The Bobby Carpenter Show

Buckeye show from linebacker duo Bobby Carpenter and Anthony Schlegel.

FEATURING Bobby Carpenter, Anthony Schlegel

The Top Dawgs Show

Browns football with the legends of the Dawg Pound, Josh Cribbs, Phil Taylor and founder of the Dawg Pound, Hanford Dixon. Hosted by Maria Cribbs

FEATURING Josh Cribbs, Phil Taylor, Hanford Dixon, Maria Cribbs

Bonus Time with Bruce Drennan

Talk gambling, baseball, football and more with the most iconic voices and faces in Cleveland media, Bruce Drennan and Ryan Smith.

FEATURING Bruce Drennan, Ryan Smith

Full Court Cleveland

Basketball from a Cleveland perspective with Daniel “Booby” Gibson, Rafa "El Alcalde" Hernandez-Brito, and Sam Amico.

FEATURING Daniel “Booby” Gibson, Rafa “El Alcalde”, Sam Amico

The Object of the Game

Join legendary Coach "Chico" Kyle and Cleveland media personality Maureen Kyle as they dive into the world of sports from a new angle. Join the conversation every week from the perspective of a coach/teacher and from the viewpoint of a parent in youth sports.

FEATURING Coach "Chico" Kyle, Maureen Kyle

The Snap Count

The Snap Count is a weekly live Steelers show airing Mondays at 7PM on BIGPLAY Pittsburgh, hosted by former Steelers Charlie Batch and Trai Essex. The show breaks down the latest Steelers game, previews upcoming matchups, and dives into key NFL storylines — all from the perspective of former players who lived it.

FEATURING Charlie Batch, Trai Essex