The Growler

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, Dave Niinemets of The Athletic, Jay Morrison of Pro Football Network 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.

My Favorite Game: Todd Frazier, 2015 Home Run Derby

Former Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier joins the podcast along with The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Reds TV/Radio host Jim Day to discuss one of the most memorable nights in the history of Great American Ball Park.  In the latest in the My Favorite Game podcast series, Frazier offers all the details, feelings and untold stories of the 2015 All-Star Game Home Run Derby in Cincinnati when he became a legend and induced roars rarely heard around here.  From the private plane afterward with Mike Trout, to the expletives he yelled at the umpire, what it meant for his family and the long-lasting impact on a fan base, we touch on every element of the night Frazier became the champ and solidified himself as a legend in Reds lore.  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/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast

11-22
46:14

Who Dey Light: Cam Taylor-Britt, Maybe Mac, proper complaining

Paul and Mark kick off bye weekend by hanging on tight pulling you threw a dark bye week for the Bengals.  They cover the upside/downside of watching greatness from Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, document the fall of Cam Taylor-Britt, the rise (?) of Josh Newton, using the Big Boy cage, Bill Belichick, Dan Pitcher, Evan McPherson, the proper way to complain, wooing at a comedy show and facing sickness season.  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/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast    

11-21
01:03:14

Balds Don't Lie: One-score blame game, coaching staff future

Paul and Jay discuss the insanity of the 1-6 record in one-score games and how correlative that can be year over year. Mo Egger joins (12:00) to talk about why this team isn't good enough and the path forward for Lou Anarumo. Plus (38:00), Joe Mixon goes off, RBP on target, Growler Bets and ARBIES.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast Socials, pod platforms, merchandise: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast  

11-19
01:10:25

The Walkout: Chargers 34, Bengals 27

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy  Shirts.  Paul and Jay discuss the latest improbable Bengals loss. 

11-18
28:36

Who Dey Light: Team bonding ideas, Anarumo's voice, F-word strategy

Paul and Mark get you ready for the weekend.  They dive into the increase of foul language around the beat and the strategy for the next big F-bomb after Burrow's blast, team bonding ideas in LA and the hole in the plan, ranking Mark's tweets, banishing bad play to the Jermaine Burton slot machine, questions about Lou Anarumo, Trayveon Williams and what team will win the city's next title. Finally, complimenting our wives, talking LA roadie ideas and watching a gibbon have a mental breakdown. 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/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast  

11-15
01:01:47

PD&Jay: Ja'Marr's expansion, previewing LA with Daniel Popper

Paul and Jay get you ready for the Bengals game on Sunday Night Football against the Chargers.  They run through injury updates for Tee Higgins and Orlando Brown, plus travel itineraries in the news.  Taking a deeper look at how the Bengals have expanded the role of Ja'Marr Chase, hear from Dan Pitcher and Cursin' Joe Burrow on the topic.  The Athletic's Daniel Popper joins from Los Angeles on Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert and a fascinating team looking to prove itself at an important juncture in its season.  RPBs, Growler Bet, sad stats and the exact moment the Bengals suck. Plus, game predictions. 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/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast  

11-14
01:10:29

Bengals big picture w/ Mo Egger & Charlie Goldsmith

Paul and Jay are joined by ESPN1530's Mo Egger (nine-minute mark) and fellow beat writer Charlie Goldsmith (37min) to break down where the Bengals stand coming off the Thursday night loss in Baltimore.  Why this is the moment for the Tee Higgins business decisions conversation, the erosion of Joe Burrow, what will top the list working against Lou Anarumo, two signings that didn't happen, RPBs, Growler Bet and ARBIES where you peel back another layer to mischievous Jay onion.   

11-12
01:18:56

The Walkout: Ravens 35, Bengals 34

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts. Paul and Jay wrap up an instant classic from M&T Bank Stadium as Lamar Jackson outdueled Joe Burrow, 35-34.  They talk about the impossible nature of losing when Joe Burrow throws for 428 yards and Ja'Marr Chase racks up 264 yards receiving. Plus, ranking the egregious losing mistakes, the decision to go for two, uncalled penalties, losing one-score games and the new path forward. 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/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY

11-08
34:45

Andrew Whitworth keeps it 100 for 30, Bengals-Ravens preview

Paul and Jay take a deeper look at Bengals and Ravens.  At the 15-minute mark they are joined by Andrew Whitworth, former Bengals legend, NFL Man of the Year and analyst on the Amazon Prime Thursday Night pregame and postgame shows.  Big Whit offers insight on everything Bengals from dressing up like Joe Burrow to the letter he wrote Mike Brown to how contract disputes erode a locker room and the massive stakes of Thursday's game in Baltimore. An enlightening 30 minutes with a future Hall of Famer. Then, get no defensive trade reaction, expanding roles, the crazy Burrow stat of the week, Growler Bet, predictions and Jay going full Jay in ARBIES.  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/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast  

11-06
01:20:38

Herbert trade reaction, Jermaine Burton's path, Joe Burrow's latest moment

The latest edition of Balds Don't Lie with Paul Dehner Jr., Jay Morrison and Mo Egger squeezes into a short, busy week. The Bengals made a trade! Reaction to adding RB Khalil Herbert.  Jermaine Burton. Discuss.  Is this the latest Joe Burrow midseason moment? Injury news and replacing Erick All Ravens game snapshot Growler Bet, RPB and ARBIES Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast Links to all pod platforms, socials, merchandise: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast  

11-05
01:05:23

The Walkout: Bengals 41, Raiders 24

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts.  Paul and Jay talk through a newsy day in Cincinnati as the Bengals beat the Raiders, Joe Burrow is pissed after throwing five touchdowns, Jermaine Burton is a healthy scratch for missing Saturday's practice, hear from teammates as they react to that situation, Trey Hendrickson has four sacks, updates on two potentially significant injuries and a special deal on a Cincy Shirts hoodie!   

11-04
34:20

Who Dey Light: Culkamania, sports are fun, apologies and homeade Halloween powder

Paul and Mark start off your weekend on Who Dey Light. They offer up their favorite stories of the week, rank Mark's tweets, hear from our favorite realtor Eric Sztanyo, answer your not so light questions, get ambushed about flags and tell stories about a busy Halloween night for questionable behavior.     

11-01
01:01:33

PD&Jay: Potential changes, previewing Vegas, Marvin Lewis

Paul and Jay get you ready for Sunday's game against the Raiders and more.  4:30: Next live show announcement 7:00: Game outlook 15:00: News 19:00: What changes could be coming?  42:00: Jay's interview with Marvin Lewis 55:00: RPB, Growler Bet, Predictions 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/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast  

10-31
01:10:38

Bengals therapy: Tackling all the issues

Paul and Jay offer the hug the Bengals didn't deliver and ask you to lay down on the couch for a therapy session. Hear from defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, kicker Evan McPherson and special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons. Also, hear the toughest story ever told from Tim Krumrie.  Mo Egger of ESPN1530 joins and we spin the wheel of offensive topics.  Tim Krumrie: 4:30 News: 7:00 Defense: 12:00 Offense: 31:40 Special teams: 1:07:00 Growler Bet, RPBs, Graeters Worthy, ARBIES: 1:20:00 Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast All socials, merchandise, podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast  

10-29
01:28:15

The Walkout: Eagles 37, Bengals 17

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts.  Paul and Jay sift through the rubble of yet another disappointing performance from the home team at Paycor Stadium as the Bengals stay winless at home taking a 37-17 drubbing on the chin.  From "the sequence" to the lack of support around Joe Burrow and reactions from the locker room, they break down a season that feels on the brink before the calendar even turns to November.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast  

10-28
28:41

Who Dey Light: Bengals nicknames, measuring devices and ghost stories

Paul and Mark kick off the weekend on Who Dey Light talking about the different view of this weekend's games and the need for a new way to measure big moments. Then they get into the opportunity this weekend against the Eagles, ranking Mark's tweets, questions about the need for a team nickname, if Mike Gesicki is alive, Ja'Marr dressing Joe and a new TOOTBLAN submission.  Plus, being a real dude by Dan Patrick, the realest ghost story, Paul's connection to Kim Kardashian, Boomer Esiason enters dad life along with the enigmatic life of a youth soccer coach.  Come down to our live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks on Sunday at 10am. Ring of Honor DT Tim Krumrie will be our guest.  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/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast    

10-25
01:05:43

PD&Jay: Previewing Bengals-Eagles, PHLY's Zach Berman, predictions

Paul and Jay talk through the Bengals home matchup with the Eagles on Sunday.  1:00: BetMGM/Nation Kitchen live show details! 5:30: Game outlook: Records, background, bets, referee report and history 11:00: News: Injury updates, Wednesday's interviews 15:30: Can this be the game the young, evolving core of the defense starts to emerge? Hear from DC Lou Anarumo with an interesting tone about two young defensive linemen. 28:30: Jay's Got Stats (and Paul does, too) on crazy turnover trends, plus two RPBs 40:00: Zach Berman, of PHLY, joins the show to break down all things Eagles 1:00:00: Bengals Growler Bet, predictions and an ARBIES on Jay's weird calendar reminder 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/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast  

10-24
01:16:23

Bengals OL options, re-energizing the offense with Mo Egger and gubernatorial decisions

Paul and Jay welcome Mo Egger to take a closer look at what's going on with the Bengals' clunky offense.  4:30: News on the injury concerns with offensive tackle depth and talking through the options 15:30: Mo Egger joins and we assess and try to solve the Bengals' trouble putting teams away 43:00: The state of the AFC playoff picture 55:00: Recapping a busy Growler Bet, including multiple winners  1:04:30: ARBIES on the traffic pattern disaster in Cleveland and hard decisions during a meeting with the governor.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast All socials, podcast platforms and merchandise: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast  

10-22
01:18:32

The Walkout: Bengals 21, Browns 14

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts.  Paul and Jay discuss the Bengals' first win in Cleveland since 2017 on a day that wasn't the most aesthetically pleasing but got the job done to move them to 3-4.  We discuss the clunkiness of the offense, the adjustments made to spring a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Charlie Jones, injury updates, Ja'Marr Chase's trash talk, the defense's transformation* and Trey Hendrickson's stats.  The Growler on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast  

10-20
29:11

Who Dey Light: Tee vibes, celebrations and JAG MODE

Paul and Mark celebrate the 100th episode of The Growler and a birthday. It includes visits from Future Paul, Jay and more.     

10-18
01:03:38

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