Podcast Episodes
Back to Search6/16/26: 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…
1 month 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…
1 month 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…
1 month 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 …
1 month, 1 week 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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1 month, 1 week 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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1 month, 1 week 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.
Al…
1 month, 1 week 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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1 month, 1 week ago
6/10/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Restructure Joe Burrow's Contract, Reds Win in Extras
The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 10th, 2026. Topics include the Cincinnati Bengals restructuring Joe Burrow's contract a…
1 month, 1 week ago
6/9/26: Hours 3 and 4, Ben Baby Interview
The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 9th, 2026, including an in-studio interview with Ben Baby, Bengals reporter for ESPN.
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1 month, 1 week ago