The Hottest Take Sports Podcast

2023 Cleveland Sports Update

You’ve made it to the 76th episode of The Hottest Take Sports Podcast. In this show, your hosts Jack & John catch you up on the Cleveland sports scene covering the Browns, Cavs, and Guardians. Kicking things off with the bad news first they talk Browns and the disappointing finish to the 2022 season. We cover the Jadeveon Clowney departure and dive into Deshaun Watson’s progression. Next, they move into the good news as they cover the Cavs' success. They cover all the trade rumors swirling around the team before the deadline and Donovan Mitchell’s historic performance. Finally, they cover the Guardians and some of their free-agent signings including new first-basemen Josh Bell. Stay tuned through the end as we say goodbye to a Cleveland legend. As always, thanks for supporting The Hottest Take Sports Podcast, and stay hot our friends!
 
This episode of The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter and is presented by CIBB Sports. cibbsports.weebly.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @Hottest_TakePod. This episode's intro beat is made by Black Lions Beatz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw84RzN_TJc. Thanks to all who listened and tune in soon for Episode 77! The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is a weekly Cleveland Sports Podcast presented by CIBB Sports and hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter discussing Cleveland and national sports.

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Dominant Season Start

You’ve made it to the 75th episode of THE Hottest Take Sports Podcast with your hosts Jack & John. In this episode, they cover the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers. They kick off the show with a brief recap of the Cavs first 7 games and their standing in the eastern conference. Next, they break down the keys to the Cavaliers near flawless start, beginning with some eye-popping efficiency metrics on the defensive end. They discuss how Mitchell, Mobley, and Allen are leading the team to a top-2 defense in the NBA and how it’s translating to success on the offensive end. Third, they review early winners and losers of the Donovan Mitchell trade after 7 games. Finally, they address some questions and concerns, such as Isaac Okoro’s uninspiring start and the backcourt chemistry. To our listeners, thanks for supporting The Hottest Take Sports Podcast through 75 episodes, and as always, stay hot our friends!
 
This episode of The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter and is presented by CIBB Sports. cibbsports.weebly.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @Hottest_TakePod. This episode's intro beat is made by Black Lions Beatz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1vHkQ2IeUc. Thanks to all who listened and tune in soon for Episode 76! The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is a weekly Cleveland Sports Podcast presented by CIBB Sports and hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter discussing Cleveland and national sports.

Guardians ALDS Preview

Welcome to the 74th episode of the Hottest Take Sports Podcast with your host Johnny Achkar and special guest Ethan Heiss. In this episode, they cover the Cleveland Guardians Wild Card series vs the Tampa Bay Rays and preview the ALDS series vs the New York Yankees. To begin, they recap the Tampa series with the key players including the pitching performances of Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie. Next, they talk about the series structure and dive into some stats that have made the Yankees so good this season. This includes their lethal home-run hitting lineup, shut-down pitching staff, and just how the Guardians match up vs them. They also preview potential pitching rotations for the Guardians and how they line up vs the Yankees' top aces. Finally, John and Ethan give their predictions on how they think the best of 3 series will turn out. It was fun having Ethan back on the show and as always, thanks for listening to the Hottest Take Sports Podcast, and stay hot our friends!
 
This episode of The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter and is presented by CIBB Sports. cibbsports.weebly.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @Hottest_TakePod. This episode's intro beat is made by Black Lions Beatz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1FAIFMnlTA. Thanks to all who listened and tune in soon for Episode 75! The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is a weekly Cleveland Sports Podcast presented by CIBB Sports and hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter discussing Cleveland and national sports.

Guardians Wild Card Playoff Preview

Welcome to the 73rd episode of the Hottest Take Sports Podcast with your hosts Jack, John, and special guest Ethan Heiss. In this episode, they cover the Cleveland Guardians playoff preview and season recap. To begin, they recap the regular season with the key players who helped the Guardians the most, including MVP candidate Jose Ramirez, ROTY candidate Steven Kwan, Reliever of the year candidate Emmanuel Clase, and more. Next, they do a deep dive into some stats that propelled the Guardians to their 90-win season. Starting with offensive stats such as owning the lowest strikeout percentage in the MLB, and moving to pitching stats such as having the 6th lowest team ERA in baseball. Finally, they preview the path through the playoffs starting with breakdowns of our two possible 1st round opponents in the Rays and Mariners. It's great to have Ethan back on the show and as always, thanks for listening to the Hottest Take Sports Podcast and stay hot our friends!
 
This episode of The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter and is presented by CIBB Sports. cibbsports.weebly.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @Hottest_TakePod. This episode's intro beat is made by Choovuck Beats on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPrykvUYw2U. Thanks to all who listened and tune in soon for Episode 74! The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is a weekly Cleveland Sports Podcast presented by CIBB Sports and hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter discussing Cleveland and national sports.

Browns Week 3 Update

Welcome to the 72nd episode of the Hottest Take Sports Podcast with your hosts Jack and John. In this episode, they cover the Cleveland Browns' first three games and how they are set up for the rest of the season. Kicking things off, they get you caught up on some news and headlines such as Myles Garrett’s recent car crash scare. Next, they dive into our 2-1 start and detail the key takeaways from games vs the Panthers, Jets, and Steelers. At the heart of the episode, they talk about the individuals that have been leading the charge such as Nick Chubb, Jacoby Brissett, Amari Cooper, and the Offensive Line unit. Unfortunately, it can’t be all positive as they also talk about underperforming players. Finally, they shift their view towards the rest of the season and give their record predictions. Will the Browns have enough juice to make the playoffs? Stick around until the end of the episode and find out!
 
This episode of The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter and is presented by CIBB Sports. cibbsports.weebly.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @Hottest_TakePod. This episode's intro beat is made by Black Lions Beatz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H2mnYC28FQ. Thanks to all who listened and tune in soon for Episode 73! The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is a weekly Cleveland Sports Podcast presented by CIBB Sports and hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter discussing Cleveland and national sports.

Donovan Mitchell Trade Review - Cleveland Cavaliers

In the 71st episode of the Hottest Take Sports Podcast, your hosts Jack and John cover the Cavs recent blockbuster trade. To begin, they review the details of the trade that brings All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs. They give their general thoughts before taking a deeper dive into Mitchell as a player and what he brings to the table. Next, they get into the heart of the show where they talk about the significant implications this trade has on the Cavs. Some topics mentioned include their championship window, contract control, moving back to small-ball, and the potential starting lineup. Wrapping up the episode, they give their winners and losers of the trade so stay tuned until the end to find out.
 
This episode of The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter and is presented by CIBB Sports. cibbsports.weebly.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @Hottest_TakePod. This episode's intro beat is made by BigBadBeats on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra8qs1boA68. Thanks to all who listened and tune in soon for Episode 72! The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is a weekly Cleveland Sports Podcast presented by CIBB Sports and hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter discussing Cleveland and national sports.

Browns 2022 Schedule Review

Welcome to the 70th episode of the Hottest Take Sports Podcast. In this episode, Jack and John cover the Browns 2022 schedule. To kick off the conversation they get you caught up on the recent news surrounding the team such as Deshaun Watson’s recent settlements. Next, they break down each matchup that the Browns will be faced with in 2022 from the preseason to week 18. For each matchup they discuss the key news surrounding each opponent and give their thoughts on the potential outcome. Finally, they wrap up the episode by giving their win/loss predictions for the Browns in 2022. How will Deshaun Watson’s potential suspension change our playoff chances? Stay tuned to the end of the episode to see what they think!
 
This episode of The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter and is presented by CIBB Sports. cibbsports.weebly.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @Hottest_TakePod. This episode's intro beat is made by BigBadBeats on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCh2bnCwSFM. Thanks to all who listened and tune in soon for Episode 70! The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is a weekly Cleveland Sports Podcast presented by CIBB Sports and hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter discussing Cleveland and national sports.

Browns 2022 Draft Review

Welcome to the 69th episode of the Hottest Take Sports Podcast. In this episode, Jack and John cover the Browns 2022 draft class. Beginning with Andrew Berry’s draft demographics. They give insight as to what metrics Berry favors when evaluating prospects such as his emphasis on age. Next, they get into the heart of the show where they break down each draftee and give their thoughts on each selection. Finally, the two discuss the Browns post-draft outlook and discuss their remaining needs. Will the Browns make a move for one of the remaining Free-Agent WRs? Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our answer to the Browns remaining question marks.
 
This episode of The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter and is presented by CIBB Sports. cibbsports.weebly.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok: @Hottest_TakePod. This episode's intro beat is made by BigBadBeats on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vNnstdfRAA. Thanks to all who listened and tune in soon for Episode 70! The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is a weekly Cleveland Sports Podcast presented by CIBB Sports and hosted by John Achkar and Jack Vandemotter discussing Cleveland and national sports.