Paul is joined by Charlie and Jeremy Rauch from Fox 19 as they conduct a draft of the most interesting Bengals-connected people of the 2025 season. This includes players, coaches, personnel staff and even opponents. They each draft three players and discuss what makes them so interesting in the big picture. Enjoy. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on ...
Jul 01, 2025•41 min
Paul and Mark kick off the weekend leaving the Who Dey Dark days behind them. -- Discussing fallout from last week's Who Dey Dark episode and the dawn of a new day. -- Use the info from our Best Bengals Bets show and get a $1500 first bet offer using the code GROWLER when you sign up at BetMGM -- A new lease framework has been agreed to, what matters and why we are all thrilled to be done discussing this topic (for a decade, at least). -- Why should there be hope on the defense besides Al Golden...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Paul, Jay and Mo talk through their favorite Bengals and NFL future bets for this season. -- Jay is back from vacation and showing signs of maturation -- A brief rundown of the stadium situation as it comes to a head this week -- Get your free first bet offer worth up to $1500 today with BetMGM -- Mo Egger joins and we re-read one of his little articles from 2019 back to him -- Favorite Bengals bets including Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, an intriguing 100/1 Bengals swing, a high-value Super Bowl b...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Paul and Mark break out a special episode where they answer all the questions from over the course of the year that came from the darkest topics for Bengals fans. What is the darkest and most concerning of today's storylines: Hendrickson/Stewart/Stadium? How would you rank the worst draft picks? What were the worst on-field moments this century? So many questions about ownership. Is there hope it gets better? Why are they the way they are? Should I allow my Steelers fan wife to be a Bengals fan ...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Paul is joined by Lindsay Rhodes, of Sumer Sports and host of the Sumer Sports Show to talk about NFL analytics, their latest series "Sticky Stats" and how the Bengals fit into the conversation. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from C...
Jun 18, 2025•39 min•Ep. 68
Paul and Charlie take a wider view at the Bengals offseason. Who made strides, what trends mattered and who elicited the most concern. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast Su...
Jun 12, 2025•47 min
Paul and Jay are joined by Mo Egger as they talk through the latest series of off-field distractions surrounding the Bengals. The Bengals finally released Germaine Pratt; Paul and Jay discuss why he deserved better from the front office. They check in on the latest non-update in the Trey Hendrickson contract situation. Hear from Shemar Stewart on why he isn't practicing. Mo joins to discuss the unsurprising nature of the Cincinnati Bengals contract drama and offers thoughts on the Bengals' relat...
Jun 11, 2025•53 min
Paul is joined by his old Bengals beat partner and BBP co-host Jim Owczarski, now covering the Bucks for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. -- Background on Jim's history in Cincinnati and covering the Bengals -- Win $1,500 in a bonus bet at BetMGM! -- Best stories and moments of the 2015-18 run and the insane start to his tenure in Cincinnati (thanks to Adam Jones). -- What he learned about how the family negotiates and operates compared to the rest of the league -- What we learned from #BreaksOnA...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Paul, Jay and Mo come together to take a deeper look at the storylines developing at Bengals OTAs. Paul and Jay look at this week's Cincinnati Bengals news including the Bengals' personnel additions, Peyton Manning's Paycor Stadium visit, and Trey Hendrickson's Instagram post. They dive into potential Bengals breakout and regression candidates. Jay's Got Stats on breakouts and regressions. Mo joins to discuss his love of Pitbull and his thoughts on the Reds' speedway game. They also discuss what...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Paul and Mark kick off the weekend on a wide range of Cincinnati Bengals topics. 00:00 Theme Song 00:25 Intro: Cicadas at Kings Island and flag status 04:34 BetMGM and baseball bets 7:00 Joe Burrow's Batmobile 12:19 Bengals' Ring of Honor changes 16:57 Which Bengals' past player to join today's team? 21:17 Contact us if you want to partner for the season 24:00 Bengals' scouting department changes 27:22 Is this Bengals roster better than last year's? 33:15 The Jackson Carman award 35:01 Bengals p...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Paul, Jay and Charlie get together after the Cincinnati Bengals' first OTA practice session of the year. They look at Bengals news featuring Joe Burrow, Jamar Chase, Shemar Stewart and cornerback rotations. They talk about the Bengals' new approach to OTAs as they try to improve their season start in 2025. They do a deep dive into the state of the Bengals' offensive line under new coach Scott Peters, including baseball analogies. Hear from Peters on the strike technique and the importance of pro...
May 28, 2025•59 min
Paul and Mark kick off Memorial Day weekend running through a long list of listener questions about the Cincinnati Bengals and beyond. -- Flag debate -- Tee and Ja'Marr's excellent Cincinnati adventures -- Burrow will not go quietly into the night about the schedule -- Your questions on the stadium situation, late-round picks that broke hearts, designated tush-pushers, Bengals push to host the draft, the next prediction sure to go wrong -- Ambush Light on shark attacks, Meth Raccoon Memorial Wei...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Paul and Jay offer reactions to Joe Burrow's offseason media availability on Tuesday where he spoke extensively about what he's said and done off the field since the Cincinnati Bengals' season ended. Partner with us this season and join the Growl Pal community, email [email protected] Enjoy our special offer for bonus bets from BetMGM! 00:00 Theme song 00:20 Intro 04:12 Growl Pal check-ins 07:48 Burrow and Taylor on Trey Hendrickson 18:25 Geoff Hobson on Joe Burrow 28:50 Joe Burrow vs ...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Paul, Jay, Mark and Mo get together and break down the Bengals schedule from best trips, to league slights and a quadruple down on the Ravens AFC North road primetime paradox. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and mor...
May 15, 2025•53 min
Paul and Jay unpack a wild day at Paycor Stadium with Trey Hendrickson showing up and airing grievances about the state of contract negotiations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 14, 2025•37 min
Paul and Charlie drop in on Monday morning to discuss the Cincinnati Bengals NFL Schedule release and impact of the 2025 rookie class. -- Use the code Growler on the BetMGM app for up to $1500 in bonus bets! -- What to watch for with the schedule release, once more on the road primetime narrative and the best road trip combinations -- Shemar Stewart's rookie season success will come down to one made-up stat. -- The lesson Clint Boling taught Paul that relates to Dylan Fairchild -- One clear role...
May 12, 2025•48 min
Paul and Mark kick off the weekend of Cincinnati Bengals rookie mini-camp. -- Win up to $1500 in bonus bets from our friends at BetMGM and Nation Kitchen and Bar at The Banks. -- The new vibes check-in -- What matters from rookie camp -- The Growl Gals are salvaging your Mother's Day procrastination -- Your questions on Met Gala Burrow, guard upgrades, Evan McPherson, how the offense could evolve, Mike Hilton and realistic expectations. -- Ambush light: Giving comedy a try and goblin mode -- Gro...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Paul and Jay take on the first week of Phase 2 with a jam-packed episode -- Head down to BetMGM/Nation Kitchen at The Banks before and after any event, plus free money from us to you! -- Broadway Joe at the Met Gala. Why is everyone so mad? -- The Growl Gals have a solution (and incredible deal) for the fact you just realized Sunday is Mother's Day. -- Geno Stone's paycut, hear what the safety said and why it doesn't sit right with Paul -- David Hale of ESPN's Inside ACCess joins to talk about f...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Paul and Mark kick off the weekend with Who Dey Light. Great times at the BetMGM/Nation Kitchen live show for hosts, growl pals and full-kit wankers. Draft pranks are lame and birthday gifts are canceled for a decade for Jax Ulbrich What's next for the Bengals? Team Sztanyo on the best advice for rookies and first steps of buying a new home Your draft fallout questions: What Golden's system look like, Walter Nolen, the DT dilemma, Seth McLaughlin's health, Joseph Ossai's role and a Cordell Volso...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Paul and Jay and the entire Growler crew took over BetMGM/Nation Kitchen and Bar at the Banks on Tuesday for the post-draft live show. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts joined us to break down all the picks and processes. Paul with a recap of the night and a quick take on the Dax Hill fifth-year option The Growl Gals segment with a question about sacks vs pressures (and time is running out to buy that Mother's Day gift!) Mike Potts segment from Nation Production vs traits Trying to...
Apr 30, 2025•53 min
Paul, Jay, Charlie and Mo hop into the livestream and let the draft takes fly. Come down to our live show on Tuesday at 5pm at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts will be with us in Nation taking draft questions. Plus, free Graeters, $3 Busch Lights and giving away preseason tickets. Why Mo is buying the Shemar Stewart pick. The most concerning element of the offseason build? What you won't do when taking kids to Kings Island. UDFA impact...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 67
Paul and Jay discuss the three picks coming off the board Saturday rounding out Cincinnati's draft class. Then they discuss their favorite and least favorite picks, top takeaway from the draft and then head off for the best drink of the year. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to al...
Apr 26, 2025•37 min
Paul and Jay wrap up Friday's second day of the draft when the Bengals selected Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina and Dylan Fairchild, OG, Georgia. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: https://linktr.ee/...
Apr 26, 2025•26 min
Paul and Jay record from Paycor Stadium following the first round of the NFL Draft. Hear from first-round pick Shemar Stewart, of Texas A&M, plus head coach Zac Taylor and defensive coordinator Al Golden. Discuss traits versus production, Myles Murphy scar tissue, the big bet on Golden and repurcussions for Trey Hendrickson. Finally, a discussion of what to expect out of Friday's picks. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: ...
Apr 25, 2025•35 min
Paul and Jay discuss the movement that could happen draft weekend with the Bengals. Come down to our post-draft live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks at 5pm on April 29th. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts will be our guest. Free Graeters! Bengals ticket giveaways! Draft talk! Drinks! Burgers! Cookies! Gambling! Yay! Hear from Duke Tobin and discussing the most likely possibilities to accomplish his goal of adding more picks The Growl Gals join for a draft game ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Paul and Jay are joined by James Rapien of Cincinnati Bengals Talk and Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com for the 2025 version of the Mega Mock. We have properly predicted the Bengals first-round pick three years in a row and hit on four total picks. Come down to our post-draft live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks at 5pm on April 29th. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts will be our guest. Free Graeters! Draft talk! Drinks! Burgers! Cookies! Gambling! Yay! The guys thro...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr
Paul and Mark kick off the final weekend before the draft tackling a host of draft topics. Come down to our post-draft live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks at 5pm on April 29th. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts will be our guest. Free Graeters! Draft talk! Drinks! Burgers! Cookies! Gambling! Yay! -- Grading the offseason and why the Bengals are that slacker younger brother who you wonder if he'll actually pass this year -- The final grouping of options at 17 o...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Paul and Charlie break down all the options and possibilities for the Bengals on the defensive line. Come down to our post-draft live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks on Tuesday, April 29th at 5pm. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts will be our guest. Setting the stage at edge and defensive tackle: Just how bad has it been? Are the Bengals in the DT sweet spot? The Growl Gals have a 40 percent off all packages at barre3 sale going on now, use the promo code GROWL...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Paul and Charlie take on the Bengals approach at offensive line and are joined by offensive line expert, Brandon Thorn, of the Trench Warfare Substack. -- Live post-draft special at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at the Banks on Tuesday 4/29. Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts will be our guest to talk about all the picks. -- Bengals drafting history and current situation. -- The Scott Peters Effect -- Brandon Thorn with insight on the entire offensive line draft, guards and tackle...
Apr 14, 2025•55 min•Ep. 66
Paul and Mark kick off the weekend with Who Dey Light All eyes on the draft, including our next live show at Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks on Tuesday 4/29 with Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts. Breaking out the wheel for mock draft paths Eric Sztanyo of Keller-Williams joins with announcements, accolades, questions about getting tipped picks by staffers and advice for exterior projects. Questions about doomsday draft scenarios, what the media does on draft weekend, under-r...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 10 min
