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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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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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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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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PD&Jay: Relevant Bengals draft trends and Beast nuggets
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1:23:13Paul and Jay take the annual dive into trends that will impact the Bengals draft and are joined by Mo Egger to discuss what trend the club must buck this year. Top 30 visits and what they mean Finding the ball-loving captains and leadership green flags -- as well as red flag concerns -- the Bengals seek by perusing positions of need in The Beast Th…
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A Murphy’s Law weekend for the Reds in Milwaukee
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31:50The Cincinnati Reds dropped a very winnable series in Milwaukee over the weekend. Brian and Charlie are back, looking at roster concerns that continue to grow, diving into Jake Fraley’s struggles on the field and diving back into the adversity that hit on Friday. Hear from Terry Francona, Fraley and TJ Friedl. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8VC_XDnmbgY …
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Bengals Safety/LB strategy, CBS' Ryan Wilson on draft trends
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1:09:01Paul and Charlie come together to break down the Bengals' outlook at two positions of surprising priority in this draft: Safety and linebacker. Analyzing what type of player Al Golden wants at each position, the scarcity at the top of the draft, relevance of athleticism vs instincts, playmaking vs consistency. Plus, players to keep an eye on in the…
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Who Dey Light: Treys of our lives, future at LB, cat piano strikes back
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1:03:56Paul and Mark kick off the weekend on Who Dey Light: -- More on the latest drama with Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals -- Will this situation ever end? -- Shout out Eric Sztanyo at Keller Williams and Growl Pal Patrick Ryan, who won Bengals season tickets -- What's happening at linebacker and the emerging draft positional priorities -- Reds ownersh…
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After the Cincinnati Reds were shut out in consecutive games, Brian and Charlie discuss the state of the lineup and the biggest areas of concern. They also look at Torpedo bat mania, cover Matt McLain’s growth and preview the Reds’ upcoming series in Milwaukee. YouTube: https://youtu.be/WRJ3gQHyokM See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…
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PD&Jay: What Katie Blackburn & Zac Taylor said in Palm Beach
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59:42Paul reports from the league meetings in Palm Beach as he and Jay break down the news to come out of the week. Quotes from Katie Blackburn and reaction to what she had to say about the stadium, extensions, guaranteed money and how the big extensions affected free agency. The Growl Gals are here (with special visitors) offering both advice and quest…
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First Reds series, first Reds impressions
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33:29The guys dive into the Cincinnati Reds’ loss on Sunday, Graham Ashcraft’s adrenaline rush, and hear the latest from Spencer Steer on his injured shoulder. Subscribe on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxKqBrAgADt3YJK3S7nKdNA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…
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Who Dey Light: Street racing, drafting character, comedian Luke Null
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1:08:49Paul and Mark kick off the weekend on Who Dey Light Opening Day and Growl Pals Making Mark feel better about the free agency misses Ja'Marr and Tee are street racing lambos? Shout out Eric Sztanyo of Keller Williams! Questions on starter opposite Trey Hendrickson, drafting character concerns, AFC North draft picks, golf outing appearances and mock …
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PD&Jay: Latest on Hendrickson, mock talk, contracts simplified w/ Spotrac's Michael Ginnitti
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1:03:09Paul and Jay are back and cover a ton of ground as the Bengals stay busy off the field. -- Welcome Power Stacks with Giesenschlag & Goldsmith and the arrival of the word "Network." -- Trey Hendrickson reporting -- how much should you believe and how much is a soap opera? -- What's next in free agency? Anything? -- The Growl Gals, Kelsey Kenter and …
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In their debut episode, Charlie and Brian discuss the biggest ways that Terry Francona’s impact will be felt right away, hear from Ron Washington and Hunter Greene and discuss the latest with injuries and the bullpen. 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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Introducing a new Reds podcast: Power Stacks with Giesenschlag & Goldsmith
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6:59Reds 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. Follow and watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStacks …
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Bridging the Bengals team build with Steve Palazzolo
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26:47Paul is joined by Steve Palazzolo of the 33rd Team and the Check The Mic Podcast. They assess the status of the Bengals team build and bridge the gap from Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase to free agency and the draft. -- Was signing Higgins and Chase reckless or right? -- What league trends say about the decision to go young on defense -- Drafting pre…
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Introducing a new Reds podcast: Power Stacks with Giesenschlag & Goldsmith
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6:59Reds 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…
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Who Dey Light: Guard talk, Bengals v. pundits, physical depreciation
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1:02:42Paul and Mark kick off the weekend getting back into the routine of taking your questions. -- The concerns at guard at numerous, discussing Teven Jenkins, Lucas Patrick, Brandon Scherff and all the "better options" -- Bengals spar with media and the expected chaos of a fractured landscape ensues -- Our guy Eric Sztanyo at Keller Williams is giving …
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Takeaways and scenes from the Tee & Ja'Marr press conference
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1:03:04Paul, Jay and Charlie convene after spending Tuesday at Paycor Stadium for the Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase press conferences. -- Hear from Chase and Higgins: "One-A. I'm fixing it." -- Happiness and appreciation at work and the filtering down effect -- Why they wanted to share the spotlight -- Did the Bengals shift back into draft-develop-retain …
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Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins signing aftermath
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1:10:20Paul Dehner Jr., Jay Morrison and Mo Egger assess the impact of the Bengals' deals with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. - The fallout of what's next at guard, linebacker and defensive line. - The contract numbers and what we know about their impact. - What will be said about these deals in three years? - An appreciation for what Joe Burrow, his two …
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Who Dey Nights: Contemplating what's next with Trey Hendrickson
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50:40Paul, Mark, Charlie and Jay take on another day during free agency week, take questions and get into a long discussion about what comes next with Trey Hendrickson. Plus, Eric Sztanyo of Keller Williams joins and drops BIG NEWS. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts…
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Who Dey Nights: Bengals panic meter rises
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51:01Paul, Charlie, Jay and Mark assess the panic level fans should be feeling about the lack of activity from Cincinnati during free agency. From guards to defensive line to linebackers to safeties and the Big 3 contracts hovering over it all. Plus, hear from BJ Hill and questions from the chat room on YouTube. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://w…
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Who Dey Nights: Welcome to Marco Wilson Tuesday!
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46:39Paul, Mark, Jay and Charlie wrap up a slow Tuesday of free agency for the Bengals and take a look at what might come next. 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.com/show/70iJ…
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Who Dey Night: Free agency Day 1 reaction
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46:42Paul, Mark, Charlie and Jay react to a busy open to free agency and a plethora of moves that didn't involve Tee Higgins or Trey Hendrickson. 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.spo…
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Who Dey Night: Bengals free agency waiting game
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43:28Paul, Charlie, Jay and Mark get together for the first ever Who Dey Night hang. They unpack a wild day in the NFL where the cost of doing business went up in a big way for the Bengals. Plus, expectations for the open of free agency Monday at noon. Who Dey Night will go live on YouTube Monday-Thursday this week at 9 p.m. each night. Come join! Watch…
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Who Dey Light: Unpacking the Trey Hendrickson trade situation
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58:58Paul and Mark kick of the weekend the only place you can start off with the Bengals right now. They spend the first 25 minutes of the show running through the ins and outs of Trey Hendrickson being given permission to seek a trade. What it means, where he could go, what the compensation could be, how much this is about breaking the stalemate and a …
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PD&Jay: Tee timing, Hubbard retires, free agency predictions
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1:20:08Paul, Jay and Mo take on what to expect from the Bengals in the coming weeks. Welcome back, Jay! (2:30) News reaction: Alex Cappa released, Mike Hilton leaving, others decisions in the works (11:00) Tee Higgins latest: On the tag, when he could sign next and state of the long-term deal (20:00) Meet The Growl Gals!: Kelsey Kenter and Karey Matteucci…
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Charting the Bengals free agency approach at DL
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39:01Paul and Charlie take aim at the defensive line class in free agency. What will they do? Who will they target? Why did we both land on one specific player at defensive tackle? The draft effect and what's the possibility of a very different approach? Parsing through the tape and analytics of the biggest rebuild project of the Bengals' offseason. Wat…
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Who Dey Light: All the Combine scuttle
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1:04:46Paul and Mark kick off the weekend as Paul gets back from a week in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine. (1:00) Paul did not get in a fight at Starbucks. (4:45) Mark faces a national controversy (9:00) The Tee Higgins emoji (20:00) Shout out to our Growl Pal realtor Eric Sztanyo! (22:00) All the Bengals rumblings gathered in the streets and ha…
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Reacting to Duke Tobin's Combine comments on Higgins, Chase, Hendrickson
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34:17Paul and Charlie Goldsmith come to you live from Indianapolis with reactions to a day when Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor addressed the media and the notable contract issues on their plate with Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https:…
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Who Dey Light: Cash history, Bengals (non) news and Disney reviews
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1:03:56Paul and Mark kick off the weekend before the Combine running through a week of Bengals topics and listener questions. The first round of mock drafts and railing against the 1.0 Big Draft Illuminati. Why does everyone care about the "national narrative?" One piece of news and what wasn't news at all A history lesson on cash spending Your questions …
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Bengals in free agency: Offensive guard outlook w/ Charlie Goldsmith
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36:02Paul and Charlie begin taking a deeper look at free agency on Rewatch Reaction by diving in on the team's approach and free agent fits at guard. What will they do? What level and types of players are they looking for? Who fits among the current class? Who are our favorite fits and final predictions? Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtu…
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Who Dey Light: Higgins history lesson, preemptive Pratt and Barbie's Nightmarehouse
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59:52Paul and Mark kick off the weekend on Who Dey Light. (3:00) Mark witnesses Bob & Tom beef (6:00) Germaine Pratt channels George Costanza (11:00) Tee Higgins #VagueTweetSZN goes into overdrive and requires a history lesson (16:00) Super Bowl tweets and Mark's Kendrick Lamar impression (25:00) Your questions about trade scenarios, Duke Tobin taking t…
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Tobin's tone, NOLA nuggets & HOF BS with Geoff Hobson
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42:19Paul is joined by Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, as they discuss his recent travels following around a busy time for team news. They talk about Duke Tobin's tone at the Senior Bowl and the fallout of the Al Golden hire. What was it like following around Joe Burrow on Radio Row and one player who was notably attempting to stay low-key Inside the new …
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Balds Don't Lie: How much do distractions matter for Bengals?
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42:05Paul and Mo catch up on Balds Don't Lie and discuss how much distractions really matter for the Bengals or if they are just the cost of doing business in the NFL. Plus, Mo's Super Bowl take, a #GraetersWorthy Growler Bet winner, hook-related email, love for the Bearcats and scenes from the Sharonville Rec Center. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: htt…
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Bengals Super Bowl lessons: Rewatch Reaction with Charlie Goldsmith
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36:29Paul and Charlie take a look at what they learned from the Super Bowl through a Bengals lens. As you might imagine most of that revolves around how Philadephia hired a new defensive coordinator and flipped from one of the worst defenses in football to one of the best. On what really stood out about their rebuild, what Cooper DeJean says about Dax H…
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Who Dey Light: Player translator and awards show chaos
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1:05:10Paul and Mark take on a newsy week of action in New Orleans with everyone talking about the Bengals players and their contract situations. (5:00) One week after breaking out the Duke Tobin translator, we pull out the Bengals player translator, breaking down what Trey Hendrickson and Joe Burrow really meant with what they were saying on Media Row. (…
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Balds Don't Lie: Would you take less if you were Tee?
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1:07:49Paul welcomes back stepdad Dave Niinemets to Balds as they discuss the Myles Garrett trade request impact, Cooper Kupp, Hall of Fame, Hawk Tuah, Bobby Hart and Trey Brown, among other topics. Then Mo Egger of ESPN1530 joins to start by answering the question of if he would take less to play with Joe Burrow if he were Tee Higgins and it ends swappin…
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Rewatch Reaction: Trey Hendrickson, beyond the sacks
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36:19Paul and Charlie take a deeper dive into the underlying film and numbers behind Trey Hendrickson's 17.5 sacks. When and against who did they come? How much longer can he be expected to do this? How bad of a run defender is he and does that really matter? A deep dive the Bengals must be on top of before making a critical decision with their Defensiv…
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Who Dey Light: The Duke Tobin translator, contract timelines, mock offseason gambling
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1:01:47Paul and Mark kick off the weekend after an extra newsy offseason week for the Bengals. They break out the Duke Tobin translator, cutting to the core of what Tobin was saying to Kelsey Conway in Mobile. Analyzing the "jigsaw puzzle from hell" they are trying to put together. Taking your questions about the new negotiator for the county, offseason t…
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