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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 of Fox19 & Charlie's Chalkboard, Jay Morrison, of Sports Illustrated and comedian Mark Chalifoux across four shows a week to elevate the conversation about the team from gritty details to philosophical debates to comical storylines and postgame analysis.
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Paul is joined by Mo Egger to talk Bengals coming off Super Bowl weekend. They discuss if the Bengals can and should be bold, offer their NFL 2026 season bets and give their Super Bowl takes.Support Cincy Shirts! Visit them in person or at cincyshirts.comSend your questions, comments and sponsorship inquiries to thegrowlerpodcast@gmail.com00:00 Theme song and intro03:00 Mo joins and laughs at Paul's Nick Lachey reaction08:37 Bengals' potential paths to the Super Bowl23:53 NFL 2026-2027 season bets30:20 Three Super Bowl takesWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul and Mark kick off the weekend running through Bengals news leading up to the Super Bowl, including Ja'Marr and Tee Higgins making the media rounds and Paycor's latest furniture sale. They also answer your questions on the Hall of Fame, Bengals' assistant coaches and hope for the Bengals' season.Send your questions, comments and sponsorship inquiries to thegrowlerpodcast@gmail.com00:00 Theme song and intro03:31 Super Bowl best bets06:00 Updates from Jay09:30 Zac Taylor & Brian Callahan's generosity12:42 Be a good person14:50 News from the Pro Bowl/Super Bowl15:32 Ja'Marr challenging our podcast space!22:04 Paycof stuff sale, Part 2!25:14 Growl Pal Spotlight: Sztanyo is giving away FOUR SEASON TICKETS!26:23 Why didn't Willie and Kenny Anderson make it?30:02 Bengals assistant coaching changes?32:33 Hopium36:05 The Santa Clara Standard37:32 Ambush Light: The Lachey song and future raps46:01 Racoon news!48:18 Mark's spring tour preview50:12 Dad lifeGo see Mark on tour! Find his schedule at markchalifouxcomedy.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul, Charlie and Mo Egger combine to hit a wide range of Bengals topics. -Intro-Salary cap goes up-Bengals cash vs cap spend-Levers they need to pull more-Too many tabs and loose files-Senior and Pro Bowl thoughts-Mo Egger joins-The Bengals thought he will have watching the Super Bowl-Two signings Cincinnati should emulate-HOF feelings expressed-Paul and Charlie spin the wheel of back-of-the-roster players and offer takes-Bonus important draft topic for the real onesWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul and Mark kick off the weekend on Who Dey Light. They look at the lighter side of Bengals news this week, including mock offseason thoughts, the Hall of Fame's problems, and Tee Higgins going to the Pro Bowl. They also answer your questions on a potential Trey Hendrickson tag and trade, Dax Hill and the Bengals' Ring of Honor.Send your questions to thegrowlerpodcast@gmail.com00:00 Theme song and intro01:47 Predictions gone right last weekend04:00 Mock Offseason sheet is live!08:22 Everyone is learning what we've been saying about the Hall of Fame15:43 Tee Higgins is a Pro Bowler10:24 Joe Burrow's piano skills25:09 Trey Hendrickson tag and trade?33:55 Dax Hill at slot?35:56 Ring of Honor RPB?37:55 Extra revenue source?40:41 Biggest career misses?45:22 Growl Pal spotlight47:13 Go see Mark on tour!53:20 Dad LifePartner with The Growler and Power Stacks! Reach us at thegrowlerpodcast@gmail.com or powerstackspod@gmail.com Join the Growl Pal Free Throw team for Free Throws for Kids (www.FTFK.org) at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/freethrowsforkids2026/team/1017599/ Support Grant's Wolf Pack at https://p2p.thecurestartsnow.org/535Go see Mark on tour! Find his schedule at markchalifouxcomedy.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul, Mo and Charlie sit down on Mock Offseason Sheet release day to talk through the sixth annual choose-your-own-adventure to the Bengals' offseason. -Intro-New, improved and Graeters Worthy! -Let's talk sheets-Cuts-Tags and Burrow restructure-The defensive line puzzle and question of the offseason-Linebackers aplenty-The trending defensive position-A quicker look at the offense-Mo's sheet-Charlie's sheet-Paul's sheet-Wrapping up what we learnedWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSubscribe to Charlie’s Chalkboard on Substack: https://charlieschalkboard.substack.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul and Mark kick off the weekend with a wide array of Bengals topics. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul is joined by Mo to talk about the most important Bengals developments from the playoffs and wild coaching carousel. -Intro-BetMGM at The Banks, a great place for a big game-Partner with us for free agency/draft/Reds season-Thoughts on Dan Pitcher chasing play-calling OC spots-What the Bengals should learn from the Final 4-Coaching carousel impact in Cincinnati-Best tweet of Monday?-Ambush takesWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul and Mark kick off divisional weekend with a slew of thoughts about the Bengals offseason and divisional round.-Intro-Thanks for those who donated to support Jay and his family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/growl-pals-unite-for-jays-family-This weekend's best bets-Dalton Risner-Scott Peters-Burrow and the boys go to Vegas-Deep in the mock offseason sheets-The missed tackle chart-Shout out Eric Sztanyo-Partner with us or Power Stacks: thegrowlerpodcast@gmail.com-Your questions-Draft options-Compensatory pick considerations-Bad plans-Can the Bengals produce a violent defense under Zac Taylor?-Ambush Light: Off the record protocol-Growl Pal Spotlight: Free Throws for Kids (www.FTFK.org) Join the Growl Pal team at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/freethrowsforkids2026/team/1017599/-You, too can play for the Cincinnati Slingers!-Go see Mark live!-Dad lifeWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul is joined by Dave Niinemets and Mo Egger to discuss the Bengals news this week. -Donate to support Jay Morrison and his family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/growl-pals-unite-for-jays-family-Dan Pitcher's Browns interview and Brian Callahan in the wings-What's happening in the AFC North-Sheldon Rankins-Mock offseason-Bengals hit Vegas-DJ Turner snub-Mo Egger joins: Duke Tobin press conference thoughts-Feel better, same, worse?-How did the media do?-Takeaways from weekend through a Bengals lensWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul and Mark open a special Saturday morning edition of Who Dey Light discussing all the takeaways, fallout and behind the scenes from Friday's Duke Tobin news conference. -Donate to support Jay! https://www.gofundme.com/f/growl-pals-unite-for-jays-family-Thanks to BetMGM for hosting live shows all year. Best playoff bets!-Let's talk Tobin presser-Most important takeaways-Challenges of the situation to get real answers-The answer I wanted and didn't get-Partner with us and Power Stacks together!-Shout out Eric Sztanyo of Keller-Williams for supporting WDL-Your questions -Scouting department-Does this change angle on Paul's story-Ambush light: Prep for the event-Paul raps-Growler Bet plea-Go see Mark live!-Dad life on taking credit for grades and the timing of tough questionsWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul and Charlie assess the season and path forward at linebacker. They welcome LBs coach Mike Hodges into the R&A Marketing Coach’s Office for an enlightening perspective.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/AmLwfksHc4ASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul is joined by Charlie and Mo as they unpack a busy day of fallout from the 6-11 season.-Donate to support our guy Jay Morrison at this link.-Paul and Charlie discuss the things seen, heard and observed on locker cleanout day.-Camargo Insurance Run, Pass or Boot: Whose career would you take to this point Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow?-Mo joins and we go all in on the topic of running it back with Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor.-Other unique free agent decisions and potential cap cuts-Special Growler Bet result-ARBIES includes one news trend that has to disappear in 2026.Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to The Walkout presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Paul and Charlie break down another loss that felt like so many this season as the Bengals finish 6-11. Hear from Joe Burrow and DJ Turner on what’s next for building back to the playoffs. Also, more on draft status, the Myles Garrett record and the week ahead.The Walkout is presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Visit our friends at josephtoyota.com! Reach them at 513-385-1800 or go see them at 9101 Colerain Ave.https://youtu.be/ovBKQWS7Pl4See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul and Mark take stock of the task ahead entering the final weekend of the season for the Bengals. -Join us at the final live show of the season from 10-11am on Sunday at BetMGM/Tom's Watch Bar at The Banks. -The solutions are obvious, does that matter?-Eric Sztanyo of Keller-Williams joins for an ambush question-Partner with us and Power Stacks!-Your questions on nicknames, gameday songs and important stuff-Ambush worst road trip-Growl Pal spotlight-Dad LifeWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul is joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530 as they discuss the fears of Bengals fans that recent weeks will stop the team from taking an aggressive approach to replacing players on defense. Plus, Camargo Insurance Run, Pass or Boot on the game that haunts most in 2025. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul and Charlie take a deep look at all three phases, 1-53 in this week’s rewatch. Special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons joins the R&A Marketing Coach’s Office to discuss the addition of Ke’Shawn Williams and growth from Evan McPherson and Ryan Rehkow, among others. Plus, a deeper look at what’s continuing to evolve with Chase Brown, defensive secondary boxes being checked and how the videoboard can help create a big play.YouTube: https://youtu.be/EboA-D9g8ZQSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul and Charlie break down the Bengals’ blowout of Arizona, including an incredible 21-yard catch-and-run by offensive lineman Cody Ford on The Walkout presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Insight from the locker room on what’s helping the offense to hit at such a high level, the defense’s latest adjustments and thoughts on Joe Burrow’s playing status for the finale against the Browns.YouTube: https://youtu.be/hzXNUdTIwOgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul and Mark kick off the weekend featuring a home game against the Cardinals taking questions about the Bengals. Come to our live show on Sunday from 10-11am at BetMGM at The Banks. Favorite stories of the week, Pro Bowl snubs, Burrow hiding his OL gifts, buy/sell a home with our guy Eric Sztanyo ( @TeamSztanyo ), love for Jay, offseason hope, Brian Callahan, grievances, getting pissy, Growler bet, see Mark on the road, Dad life.Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul is joined by James Rapien of Cincinnati Bengals Talk and Locked On Podcast as well as Mo Egger as they offer up their condolences and thoughts of support for Jay Morrison after the passing of his wife, Nicki. Plus, Paul and James discuss the building blocks of the franchise and who they would pay among the emerging defensive playmakers. Mo joins to talk about what was the worst era of Bengals football for fans and the meaning of meaningless football. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul and Charlie are joined by Bengals tight ends coach James Casey in the R&A Marketing Coach’s Office. He breaks down two big plays by Drew Sample, one as a receiver and another as a blocker and teaches lessons with passion on the nuances of blocking as a tight end in the NFL. Plus, a closer look at the biggest plays for the defense in the win against the Dolphins, which weren’t the big turnovers you might be thinking about. YouTube: https://youtu.be/g70Sn_FPcaUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.




