Podcast Episodes
Back to Search6/17/26: Hours 1 and 2, First Half of Barrett Carter Interview, Reds Win Series over Mets
The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien, including the first half of the interview with Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Barrett Carter, and…
2 months, 1 week ago
6/16/26: Hours 3 and 4, Paul Dehner Jr. Interview
Paul Dehner Jr., Senior Writer and The Growler Podcast host covering the Cincinnati Bengals, joins the second half of First Word with James Rapien.
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2 months, 1 week ago
6/16/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Dominate Mets
The Cincinnati Reds began their series against the New York Mets with a 12-0 win on Monday night.
Hear about all of that and more in the first half o…
2 months, 1 week ago
6/15/26: Hours 3 and 4, Brian Parker II Interview, Reds-Mets Preview
2026 Bengals draft pick Brian Parker II, a 2022 St. Xavier high school graduate, joins the First Word crew. Plus, topics including the Cincinnati Red…
2 months, 1 week ago
6/15/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Lose Series, Bengals Trade Opportunities, and Knicks Win Title
The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 15th, including the Cincinnati Reds losing their series against the Arizona Diamondback…
2 months, 1 week ago
6/12/26: Hours 3 and 4, Geoff Cameron World Cup Preview, and Reds Talk
The second half of First Word with James Rapien, including an interview with Geoff Cameron previewing the World Cup, and Reds talking entering their …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
6/12/26: Hours 1 and 2, While You Slept, Bengals Ring of Honor
The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien, including headlines from while you were sleeping, Bengals Ring of Honor discussion, and more.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
6/11/26: Hours 3 and 4, Contipelli's Countdown, Cashius Howell Contract, and Reds
The second half of First Word with James Rapien, including Contipelli's Countdown, the Cashius Howell contract, and the Reds.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
6/11/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Lose on Walk-off, Knicks Comeback
The Cincinnati Reds lost to the San Diego Padres on a walk-off home run. The New York Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
6/10/26: Hours 3 and 4, John Fanta NBA Finals Preview
The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 10th, 2026, including an NBA Finals Game 4 preview with NBC broadcaster John Fanta.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago