Podcast Episodes
Back to Search6/8/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Get Swept
The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 8th, 2026, focusing on the Reds getting swept in St. Louis by the Cardinals.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
INTERVIEW: Orlando Brown Jr. Breaks Down Bengals' Offseason, Joe Burrow, Contract Extension & More
Orlando Brown Jr. joins First Word to discuss the Cincinnati Bengals' busy offseason, his new contract extension, the state of the offensive line, an…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
6/5/26: Hours 3 and 4, Orlando Brown Jr. Interview
The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 5th, 2026. Includes an interview with Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
6/5/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds/Cardinals, Reds Trade Opportunities, Bengals Talk
The first two hours of the First Word with James Rapien from June 5th, 2026.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
INTERVIEW: Fox19's Joe Danneman (6/4/26)
Fox19 Sports Director Joe Danneman joins First Word to discuss the Cincinnati Reds, the Bengals, and the NBA. Bengals topics include OTAs and the vib…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
INTERVIEW: Cincinnati Reds Pre and Postgame Host Brian Giesenschlag (6/4/26)
Cincinnati Reds pre and postgame host Brian Giesenschlag joins the show to talk about the injuries the Reds have suffered as well as the issues the R…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
INTERVIEW: ESPN Senior NFL Reporter Jeremy Fowler (6/4/26)
The First Word crew was joined Thursday by ESPN Senior NFL Reporter Jeremy Fowler to talk about the Cincinnati Bengals from a national perspective as…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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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2 months, 2 weeks 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…
2 months, 2 weeks 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…
2 months, 3 weeks ago