Podcast Episodes

6/22/26: Hours 3 and 4, Reds vs. Brewers, Dusty May to the Dallas Mavericks

The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 22nd, 2026, including a preview of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, and Michigan …

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6/22/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Win Series vs. Yankees

The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 22nd, 2026, including the Cincinnati Reds winning their weekend series against the New …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

6/19/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interview with Greg Garza Previewing USMNT

The second half of First Word with James Rapien, including an interview with Greg Garza, a former FC Cincinnati and USMNT player, breaking down Frida…

1 month ago

6/19/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Young Talent, Headlines, Brendan Sorsby Discussion

The first half of First Word with James Rapien from June 19th, 2026, including a discussion about the Cincinnati Bengals young talent, headlines, and…

1 month ago

6/18/26: Hours 3 and 4, Contipelli's Countdown, Reds Outlook

The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 18th, 2026, including discussion about the Cincinnati Reds and sound from Zac Taylor's pres…

1 month ago

6/18/26: Hours 1 and 2, Mike Petraglia Interview

The first half of First Word with James Rapien from June 18th, 2026, including an interview with Mike Petraglia talking about the Cincinnati Reds.

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1 month ago

INTERVIEW: Barrett Carter on Bengals Defense, Dexter Lawrence Trade & Linebacker Room

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Barrett Carter joined the show to discuss the state of the defense, including his reaction to the Dexter Lawrence trade…

1 month ago

6/17/26: Hours 3 and 4, Part 2 of Barrett Carter Interview, Reds/Mets Preview

The final two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 17th, including the second part of the interview with Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Bar…

1 month ago

6/17/26: 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…

1 month 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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1 month ago