Podcast Episodes

6/9/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Lose, Bengals Schedule Game, Spurs Win

The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 9th, 2026, including discussions about the Cincinnati Reds losing to the San Diego Padr…

1 month, 1 week ago

6/8/26: Hours 3 and 4, Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Ruled Eligible

The second half of First Word with James Rapien, including a discussion about Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being ruled eligible for the 2026 season.

1 month, 1 week ago

6/8/26: 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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1 month, 1 week 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…

1 month, 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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1 month, 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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1 month, 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…

1 month, 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…

1 month, 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…

1 month, 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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1 month, 2 weeks ago