Paul Dehner Jr., senior Bengals writer for The Athletic, takes you inside Paycor Stadium to keep you informed and entertained on all things Bengals. He's joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530, Charlie Goldsmith, Jay Morrison and comedian Mark Chalifoux across three shows a week to elevate the conversation about the team from gritty details to philosophical debates to comical storylines.
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Cincinnati Reds pregame show host Brian Giesenschlag and reporter Charlie Goldsmith bring you what they’re hearing about the Reds, share interviews from the clubhouse and break down the latest Elly De La Cruz highlight. They’re along for the 162-game ride as the Reds try to take the next step.
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A look at all the topics going on with the Bearcats and quite a few random tangents with no real rhyme or reason.
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Join The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. and a cast of rotating guests as they cover everything Bengals!
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4 Friends drinking adult beverages and discussing Cincinnati sports. Highly entertaining, occasionally explicit language. Hope you enjoy!
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PD&Jay: Best Bengals Bets with Mo Egger
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1:05:23Paul, Jay and Mo talk through their favorite Bengals and NFL future bets for this season. -- Jay is back from vacation and showing signs of maturation -- A brief rundown of the stadium situation as it comes to a head this week -- Get your free first bet offer worth up to $1500 today with BetMGM -- Mo Egger joins and we re-read one of his little art…
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Top prospect Chase Burns is making his big league debut on Tuesday. Brian and Charlie look at why the Reds drafted him and look at the guy behind the 100 mph fastball. They also learn more about the team’s “top step” mentality and preview the upcoming series vs. the Yankees See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…
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Who Dey Dark: Tackling the darkest questions from Bengals fans
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1:09:39Paul and Mark break out a special episode where they answer all the questions from over the course of the year that came from the darkest topics for Bengals fans. What is the darkest and most concerning of today's storylines: Hendrickson/Stewart/Stadium? How would you rank the worst draft picks? What were the worst on-field moments this century? So…
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The best Reds story no one is talking about
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41:20The Reds are playing their best baseball of the season. Elly De La Cruz is helping set the tone as he plays every single day, and under-the-radar contributors like Tony Santillan are making a significant impact. Brian and Charlie look at De La Cruz’s and also Santillan’s stories this season. Charlie also talks to Chase Burns. YouTube: https://youtu…
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Bengals by the numbers with Lindsay Rhodes, of Sumer Sports
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39:15Paul is joined by Lindsay Rhodes, of Sumer Sports and host of the Sumer Sports Show to talk about NFL analytics, their latest series "Sticky Stats" and how the Bengals fit into the conversation. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler…
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How the Reds got their best win of the season
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40:34The Cincinnati Reds mounted their first late-game comeback win of the season on Sunday, and the big eighth inning was full of some fascinating moments. Brian and Charlie break down how the Reds earned the win. Hear from the top of the Reds’ lineup about how the team did it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…
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Bengals offseason trends, risers and fallers with Charlie Goldsmith
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47:24Paul and Charlie take a wider view at the Bengals offseason. Who made strides, what trends mattered and who elicited the most concern. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.c…
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Andrew Abbott threw a complete game shutout as the Cincinnati Reds won the Ohio Cup, and Brian and Charlie discuss a Reds’ team that’s heating up. They break down the changes that Andrew Abbott has made this season and look at what he’s doing to be more consistent. They also look at his connection to Hall of Famer Billy Wagner. 01:23 The Reds won t…
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PD&Jay: Shemar Stewart and the erosion of Bengals culture
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52:39Paul and Jay are joined by Mo Egger as they talk through the latest series of off-field distractions surrounding the Bengals. The Bengals finally released Germaine Pratt; Paul and Jay discuss why he deserved better from the front office. They check in on the latest non-update in the Trey Hendrickson contract situation. Hear from Shemar Stewart on w…
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The Cincinnati Reds had some good energy as they swept the Diamondbacks. Brian and Charlie look at what Christian Encarnacion-Strand brought to the table and how the Reds pulled out three strong wins. Hear from Freddie Benavides on CES. Also, hear from Brad Meador as Charlie dives into the Reds’ hitting philosophy. 01:37 Cincinnati Reds swept the w…
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Who Dey Light: Memory Lane with Jim Owczarski
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1:05:57Paul is joined by his old Bengals beat partner and BBP co-host Jim Owczarski, now covering the Bucks for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. -- Background on Jim's history in Cincinnati and covering the Bengals -- Win $1,500 in a bonus bet at BetMGM! -- Best stories and moments of the 2015-18 run and the insane start to his tenure in Cincinnati (thanks…
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TJ Friedl gets his moment but the Reds drop another series
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38:00TJ Friedl delivered the best moment of the Reds series, but that resulted in the Reds’ only win against the Brewers this week. Brian and Charlie dive into Friedl’s home run robbery, and they also look at where the Reds stand after another tough series. Hear from Collin Cowgill on TJ Friedl, and also hear from Wade Miley, Derek Johnson and Jeremy Fa…
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PD&Jay: Breakout/regression candidates, Burrow's pocket presence and understanding Jermaine Burton
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1:17:28Paul, Jay and Mo come together to take a deeper look at the storylines developing at Bengals OTAs. Paul and Jay look at this week's Cincinnati Bengals news including the Bengals' personnel additions, Peyton Manning's Paycor Stadium visit, and Trey Hendrickson's Instagram post. They dive into potential Bengals breakout and regression candidates. Jay…
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Brian and Charlie revisit their press box banter from Wrigley Field and break down the Reds’ series loss vs. the Cubs. Charlie writes out the lineup, and they discuss Matt McLain’s role as well as where Santiago Espinal hits. Hear from Brent Suter, Chris Valaika and McLain. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Big picture analysis of the Cincinnati Reds after weekend…
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Who Dey Light: Bengals Ring of Honor, new scouts, practice dads
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1:05:30Paul and Mark kick off the weekend on a wide range of Cincinnati Bengals topics. 00:00 Theme Song 00:25 Intro: Cicadas at Kings Island and flag status 04:34 BetMGM and baseball bets 7:00 Joe Burrow's Batmobile 12:19 Bengals' Ring of Honor changes 16:57 Which Bengals' past player to join today's team? 21:17 Contact us if you want to partner for the …
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The Reds are working to get their groove back
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38:14Brian and Charlie are back to discuss the Cincinnati Reds’ series win over the Royals. They look at the personality that Elly De La Cruz and his teammates showed and what that means going forward. Hear from TJ Friedl, Brady Singer and Rhett Lowder. 00:00 Pasquatch as a metaphor for the Cincinnati Reds 02:52 Dramatic tease 03:26 Reaction to Reds at …
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PD&Jay: Bengals' Offensive line dive and OTA takeaways
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59:10Paul, Jay and Charlie get together after the Cincinnati Bengals' first OTA practice session of the year. They look at Bengals news featuring Joe Burrow, Jamar Chase, Shemar Stewart and cornerback rotations. They talk about the Bengals' new approach to OTAs as they try to improve their season start in 2025. They do a deep dive into the state of the …
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The deep dive on the Brady Singer-Jonathan India trade
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42:40This week, heading into a Cincinnati Reds’ series against the Kansas City Royals, Brian and Charlie take an in-depth look at the deal that these two teams made during the offseason. They look back at the careers of Brady Singer and Jonathan India, their intertwined history and how the deal came together. YouTube: https://youtu.be/b5SnU3JR5Z4 See Pr…
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Who Dey Light: New vibes, draft hosts, future cold takes
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1:06:35Paul and Mark kick off Memorial Day weekend running through a long list of listener questions about the Cincinnati Bengals and beyond. -- Flag debate -- Tee and Ja'Marr's excellent Cincinnati adventures -- Burrow will not go quietly into the night about the schedule -- Your questions on the stadium situation, late-round picks that broke hearts, des…
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Evaluating the Reds’ offense at the 50-game mark
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42:17Brian and Charlie are back after the Reds drop a series in Pittsburgh. They look at the inconsistent nature of the Reds’ offense and what they’re trying to take the next step. Hear from Austin Hays and Emilio Pagán. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ANf07zb650M 00:00 Cincinnati Reds at 50 games 03:34 Dramatic Tease 04:38 Cincinnati Reds' inconsistency 08:3…
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PD&Jay: Joe Burrow's off-field evolution with Geoff Hobson
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1:14:57Paul and Jay offer reactions to Joe Burrow's offseason media availability on Tuesday where he spoke extensively about what he's said and done off the field since the Cincinnati Bengals' season ended. Partner with us this season and join the Growl Pal community, email [email protected] Enjoy our special offer for bonus bets from BetMGM! 00…
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Behind some standout pitching, clean defense and Will Benson, the Reds swept the Guardians. Following Cincinnati’s best series of the season, Brian and Charlie look at what worked for the Reds. Hear from Gavin Lux on Will Benson, from Jose Trevino on the Reds' bullpen, from Spencer Steer on a team meeting and from legendary Cleveland broadcaster To…
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So far, Will Benson is making the most of his chance to be back in the big leagues. The biggest differences are in his mindset and approach. Brian and Charlie dive into what the last two years have been like from Benson. Hear from Benson on the changes he has made and how he handled being in Triple-A. Brian and Charlie also learn the origins of Aus…
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Paul, Jay, Mark and Mo get together and break down the Bengals schedule from best trips, to league slights and a quadruple down on the Ravens AFC North road primetime paradox. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The G…
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Paul and Jay unpack a wild day at Paycor Stadium with Trey Hendrickson showing up and airing grievances about the state of contract negotiations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Bengals schedule thoughts and rookie projections
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47:36Paul and Charlie drop in on Monday morning to discuss the Cincinnati Bengals NFL Schedule release and impact of the 2025 rookie class. -- Use the code Growler on the BetMGM app for up to $1500 in bonus bets! -- What to watch for with the schedule release, once more on the road primetime narrative and the best road trip combinations -- Shemar Stewar…
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The Reds are still looking for that next step
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37:05Following a tough series loss in Houston, Brian and Charlie look at how the Cincinnati Reds are trending as they reach the quarter pole of the season. They hit on the latest injury updates, break down what they’re seeing from Elly De La Cruz and go through some takeaways from the weekend. Brian also dives into his weekend in Texas and the breakfast…
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Who Dey Light: Rookie camp, Evan McPherson, meth raccoons
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1:02:34Paul and Mark kick off the weekend of Cincinnati Bengals rookie mini-camp. -- Win up to $1500 in bonus bets from our friends at BetMGM and Nation Kitchen and Bar at The Banks. -- The new vibes check-in -- What matters from rookie camp -- The Growl Gals are salvaging your Mother's Day procrastination -- Your questions on Met Gala Burrow, guard upgra…
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It’s been a challenging week for the Reds. Brian and Charlie look at the inconsistency that the lineup has been showcasing and evaluate the impact of the latest injuries. Hear from Matt McLain on his season as well as from Terry Francona on his fashion choices. Charlie also describes the lay of the land on this road trip. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/…
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PD&Jay: Broadway Joe, Stone's cut, David Hale on Barrett Carter & Buc-ee's
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1:22:22Paul and Jay take on the first week of Phase 2 with a jam-packed episode -- Head down to BetMGM/Nation Kitchen at The Banks before and after any event, plus free money from us to you! -- Broadway Joe at the Met Gala. Why is everyone so mad? -- The Growl Gals have a solution (and incredible deal) for the fact you just realized Sunday is Mother's Day…
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Following a big return weekend from Tyler Stephenson, Brian and Charlie look at what the Cincinnati Reds’ catcher brings to the table. Then, hear from Luis Mey on Aroldis Chapman and TJ Friedl on the Reds’ lineup. Some hockey conversation is also bubbling up in the Reds’ clubhouse. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yTthnVvmcb4 See Privacy Policy at https://a…
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Who Dey Light: What's next for Bengals, draft fallout questions
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1:03:55Paul and Mark kick off the weekend with Who Dey Light. Great times at the BetMGM/Nation Kitchen live show for hosts, growl pals and full-kit wankers. Draft pranks are lame and birthday gifts are canceled for a decade for Jax Ulbrich What's next for the Bengals? Team Sztanyo on the best advice for rookies and first steps of buying a new home Your dr…
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One month into the season, Brian and Charlie go through Terry Francona’s approach during the first month of the Cincinnati Reds' season and his approach toward transparency, accountability and messaging. Also, hear from Freddie Benavides on Noelvi Marte and Gavin Lux on his two-strike approach. Brian also tries to get Charlie to watch some classic …
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Live show: Mike Potts, Bengals director of college scouting
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53:29Paul and Jay and the entire Growler crew took over BetMGM/Nation Kitchen and Bar at the Banks on Tuesday for the post-draft live show. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts joined us to break down all the picks and processes. Paul with a recap of the night and a quick take on the Dax Hill fifth-year option The Growl Gals segment with a qu…
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The bats are turning the corner, roles are shaking out and the Cincinnati Reds are two games over .500. Brian and Charlie look at some takeaways from the Rockies series, break down the progress from Spencer Steer and Noelvi Marte and look ahead to this week’s matchup against the Cardinals. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ON3qUdtx_0Q See Privacy Policy at…
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Who Dey Night: Draft take roundtable
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1:03:49Paul, Jay, Charlie and Mo hop into the livestream and let the draft takes fly. Come down to our live show on Tuesday at 5pm at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts will be with us in Nation taking draft questions. Plus, free Graeters, $3 Busch Lights and giving away preseason tickets. Why Mo is b…
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The Walkout: Bengals Day 3 recap, draft takeaways
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37:11Paul and Jay discuss the three picks coming off the board Saturday rounding out Cincinnati's draft class. Then they discuss their favorite and least favorite picks, top takeaway from the draft and then head off for the best drink of the year. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: h…
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Paul and Jay wrap up Friday's second day of the draft when the Bengals selected Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina and Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: ht…
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Paul and Jay record from Paycor Stadium following the first round of the NFL Draft. Hear from first-round pick Shemar Stewart, of Texas A&M, plus head coach Zac Taylor and defensive coordinator Al Golden. Discuss traits versus production, Myles Murphy scar tissue, the big bet on Golden and repurcussions for Trey Hendrickson. Finally, a discussion o…
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As a No. 2/No. 3 catcher for his entire career, Austin Wynns has always been in the background. Now, he’s getting a well-deserved moment. Brian and Charlie shared some stories about Wynns from over the last two years. Then, they broke down what the Reds are getting from Gavin Lux as well as Jeimer Candelario’s slump. They wrap up the show with Bria…
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PD&Jay: Trades and Trey with Kelsey Conway
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1:06:49Paul and Jay discuss the movement that could happen draft weekend with the Bengals. Come down to our post-draft live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks at 5pm on April 29th. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts will be our guest. Free Graeters! Bengals ticket giveaways! Draft talk! Drinks! Burgers! Cookies! Gambling! Yay! H…
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Bengals Mega Mock 2025 with James Rapien and Geoff Hobson
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59:39Paul and Jay are joined by James Rapien of Cincinnati Bengals Talk and Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com for the 2025 version of the Mega Mock. We have properly predicted the Bengals first-round pick three years in a row and hit on four total picks. Come down to our post-draft live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks at 5pm on April 29th. Be…
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Even before the Cincinnati Reds dropped 24 runs in the series finale in Baltimore, the Reds’ offense was trending in the right direction. Hear from Nick Krall and Chris Valaika about the strides being made. Brian and Charlie also look at the resurgence of Jake Fraley and Austin Hays and look at some smaller ways that Terry Francona is shaping the R…
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Sifting through all of the Reds’ moving pieces
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34:39Brian and Charlie preview the Reds’ series against the Orioles. They look at why Emilio Pagán supplanted Alexis Díaz as the Reds’ closer, sift through the lineup following Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s injury and look at how the offseason additions are fitting in. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/VGn4HLBVZLY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…
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Who Dey Light: Grouping at 17, offseason grade, Key West recs
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1:06:39Paul and Mark kick off the final weekend before the draft tackling a host of draft topics. Come down to our post-draft live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks at 5pm on April 29th. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts will be our guest. Free Graeters! Draft talk! Drinks! Burgers! Cookies! Gambling! Yay! -- Grading the offse…
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Bengals DL draft strategy: Dane Brugler joins + the search for pass rush
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1:02:31Paul and Charlie break down all the options and possibilities for the Bengals on the defensive line. Come down to our post-draft live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks on Tuesday, April 29th at 5pm. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts will be our guest. Setting the stage at edge and defensive tackle: Just how bad has it b…
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Elly De La Cruz & Hunter Greene get the Reds’ season back on track
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39:26Following the Cincinnati Reds’ sweep over the Pirates, Charlie and Brian look at how the Reds’ stars shaped the entire weekend. Hear from the clubhouse on how Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene help elevate the entire group. Also, a look at some upcoming roster decisions as well as a dugout construction project. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8zXkVIDg7zE…
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Bengals OL draft strategy: Brandon Thorn, of Trench Warfare, weighs in
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55:18Paul and Charlie take on the Bengals approach at offensive line and are joined by offensive line expert, Brandon Thorn, of the Trench Warfare Substack. -- Live post-draft special at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at the Banks on Tuesday 4/29. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts will be our guest to talk about all the picks. -- Bengals draf…
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Who Dey Light: Mock draft paths, doomsday scenario, advice for Duke
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1:09:52Paul and Mark kick off the weekend with Who Dey Light All eyes on the draft, including our next live show at Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks on Tuesday 4/29 with Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts. Breaking out the wheel for mock draft paths Eric Sztanyo of Keller-Williams joins with announcements, accolades, questions about getting …
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After Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo carried the Cincinnati Reds to a series win in San Francisco, Brian and Charlie look at how each of those two starting pitchers has grown. They also debate Terry Francona’s lineup construction, and Charlie tells a story about a pizza. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NWG4jf8Ux6Q See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…
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