The View from Pluto
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Bringing you a new perspective on Ohio sports every Wednesday morning. The View from Terry Pluto is more than just a score; we are here to up your game with a deeper insight on sports stories. Go beyond the stats to explore how sports, teams, and athletics influence our world.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Bringing you a new perspective on Ohio sports every Wednesday morning. The View from Terry Pluto is more than just a score; we are here to up your game with a deeper insight on sports stories. Go beyond the stats to explore how sports, teams, and athletics influence our world.
Twitter:
@wksu
Language:
English
Contact:
330-346-5600
Email:
news@wksu.org
Episodes
Ryan Day's focus on mental health helps classy Ohio State beat Michigan 'with humility'
12/3/2025
Ohio State football's win over Michigan on Saturday didn't just end a four-game skid against its rival. For Ideastream Public Media sports commentator Terry Pluto, it revealed something deeper about head coach Ryan Day. Pluto talks about what makes Day's leadership stand out.
Duration:00:04:29
Grateful for sports this Thanksgiving: Terry Pluto on community, distraction and tradition
11/26/2025
As Thanksgiving approaches, our sports commentator Terry Pluto reflects on why sports matter beyond the scoreboard. He tells Ideastream Public Media’s Amanda Rabinowitz that they are a source of comfort, a daily escape, and a way to bring families and communities together.
Duration:00:04:22
Pluto: Too early to tell if Shedeur Sanders can be the QB, but we've seen enough of Dillon Gabriel
11/19/2025
After all the hype, Browns rookie quarterback Shadeur Sanders finally got his shot in a high-pressure NFL debut that proved just how tough the league can be, but our sports commentator Terry Pluto wants to see more.
Duration:00:04:22
Pluto on Clase, Ortiz indictments and a 'sad day' for baseball: 'Those bets have to go'
11/12/2025
Major League Baseball now has a $200 limit on so-called micro prop bets after the indictment of two Guardians pitchers suspended since July. Our sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what’s in the indictment and what seems to be a disappointing end to the promising career of Emmanuel Clase.
Duration:00:04:38
After Dodgers repeat, what are title chances for small market teams like the Guardians?
11/5/2025
Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto explains why Major League Baseball’s lack of a salary cap puts low budget teams like the Guardians at a disadvantage. Is reform overdue?
Duration:00:04:23
Sports gambling scandals, investigations ‘cuts the heart out of the game’
10/29/2025
Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down the NBA gambling scandal with Cleveland ties and explains why the rise of sports betting has him deeply concerned.
Duration:00:04:32
Cavs aim to turn regular-season success into playoff breakthrough
10/22/2025
The Cavaliers open the season Wednesday with high expectations and unfinished business. After finishing with the NBA’s second-best record last year but another second-round playoff exit, commentator Terry Pluto tells Ideastream Public Media’s Amanda Rabinowitz the team is focused on turning regular-season success into a deeper playoff run.
Duration:00:04:32
Is Guardians ownership wasting Ramirez's career? The answer is complicated
10/15/2025
Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto explores the renewed debate sparked by a fan’s full-page ad, questioning whether star third baseman José Ramírez’s career is truly “wasted" in Cleveland.
Duration:00:04:33
Flacco trade, rookie promotions show 'malaise' in Browns offense
10/8/2025
After trading Joe Flacco, the Browns are hoping rookie Dillon Gabriel can spark the offense. But Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto believes the team’s troubles might not be solved that easily.
Duration:00:04:39
Guardians lineup falters against Skubal, setting up elimination game
10/1/2025
The Cleveland Guardians are on the brink of elimination after falling 2-1 to the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the Wild Card series on Tuesday. Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz spoke with commentator Terry Pluto about Detroit ace Tarik Skubal's 14 strikeouts, Cleveland's costly errors, and what to expect in Wednesday's must-win Game 2.
Duration:00:04:32
'Steady' manager Vogt leads Guardians' September surge
9/24/2025
This week, the Guardians have a chance to complete the biggest comeback in the history of divisional play. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto says credit goes to manager Stephen Vogt, who he says has guided the team through adversity.
Duration:00:04:16
Somehow, Guardians' 'Amazon' pitching factory in playoff chase for final two weeks
9/17/2025
Despite a rocky season, the Guardians are still in the playoff hunt. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto explains how they’re managing to stay alive.
Duration:00:04:19
Szmyt hits the fan in Browns heartbreaking loss, putting kicker back in focus
9/10/2025
The Browns are once again facing questions at kicker. Rookie Andre Szmyt missed two kicks in Sunday's season opener, costing the team a win. Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz talked with sports commentator Terry Pluto about the Browns' kicking troubles, and what they can do about it.
Duration:00:04:26
Browns clarify QB situation by trading Pickett, naming Gabriel backup
8/27/2025
Terry Pluto explains why the Cleveland Browns traded Kenny Pickett to the Raiders, elevating rookie Dillon Gabriel as Joe Flacco’s backup and moving Shedeur Sanders to third string.
Duration:00:04:27
"Instant hero" Flacco returns to win QB competition, start Week 1 for Browns
8/20/2025
Two years after becoming an unlikely hero in Cleveland, Joe Flacco is back as the Browns’ starting quarterback. Sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about why the veteran is the clear choice to open the season against Cincinnati.
Duration:00:04:22
'Mind-boggling' hype around Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders increases after win in Carolina
8/13/2025
The buzz around Browns rookie quarterback Shadeur Sanders is growing louder after his impressive preseason debut. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto looks at the fifth-round pick's star power, the reaction from fans and what his debut might mean for the upcoming season.
Duration:00:04:31
Guardians turn the tide after a tumultuous first half
8/6/2025
Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down how the Guardians have defied expectations and reignited their playoff push after early-season struggles, off-field distractions and trade rumors.
Duration:00:04:26
Inconsistent Guardians face tough road in second half
7/16/2025
The Cleveland Guardians head into the second half of the season facing an uphill climb. The reigning AL Central champs sit 12 games behind first place Detroit. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what’s gone wrong and whether there’s still a chance to turn it around.
Duration:00:04:33
78 years after his debut, remembering Larry Doby’s historic, and difficult, first season
7/9/2025
Seventy-eight years ago this month, Larry Doby became the first Black player in the American League, debuting with the Cleveland Indians just 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson. But Doby's path was different—and arguably tougher. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talked about Doby’s difficult debut and the legacy too often left out of baseball history.
Duration:00:04:38
Pluto: The WNBA is booming — and Cleveland’s ready for a second shot
7/2/2025
The WNBA is growing fast and Cleveland is back in the mix, getting a new team in 2028 -- nearly 25 years after the Rockers folded. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the league’s rise and why Cleveland’s second shot at the WNBA feels different.
Duration:00:04:31