Podcast Episodes

6/4/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interviews with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Fox19's Joe Danneman

The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 4th, 2026, including interviews with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN and Joe Danneman of Fox19.

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4 hours ago

6/4/26: Hours 1 and 2, Interview with Brian Giesenschlag

The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 4th, 2026, including an interview with Cincinnati Reds pre and postgame host Brian Gies…

5 hours ago

INTERVIEW: Bengals Center Ted Karras

Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras stops by the First Word studio to talk about the Dexter Lawerence trade, Joe Burrow's "Super Bowl" comments, Kar…

7 hours ago

6/3/26: Hours 3 and 4, Ted Karras, Royals/Reds, NBA Finals Preview

The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 3rd, 2026.

This half of the show includes an interview with Bengals center Ted Karras, Roya…

1 day, 4 hours ago

6/3/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Walk-Off Win

The first two hours of First Word from June 3rd, 2026.

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1 day, 5 hours ago

6/2/26: Hours 3-4, Myles Garrett Trade and Reds Updates

The final two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 2nd.

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2 days, 4 hours ago

6/2/26: Hours 1-2, Including Interview with Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati Goalkeeper)

The first two hours of June 2nd's First Word with James Rapien. Includes Marisa Contipelli's sit-down interview with FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman C…

2 days, 5 hours ago

6/1/26: Hours 3-4, Bengals Assistant GM Steve Radicevic

The 9-11am portion of First Word from 6/1/26, debut day for First Word.

This portion includes an interview with Bengals Assistant GM Steve Radicevic.…

3 days, 4 hours ago

6/1/26: Hours 1-2, The Debut of First Word, Paul Dehner Jr. In-Studio

Welcome to First Word with James Rapien! This is hours 1-2 from the debut show, including an interview with Cincinnati Bengals beat writer Paul Dehne…

3 days, 5 hours ago

Trailer: First Word

Wake up with "First Word," the only morning sports show in Cincinnati. Hosted by Bengals insider James Rapien, Marisa Contipelli, and Jacob Tissot, t…

3 weeks ago