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The Growler

Paul Dehner Jr.art19.com

Paul Dehner Jr., senior Bengals writer for The Athletic, takes you inside Paycor Stadium to keep you informed and entertained on all things Bengals. He's joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530, Charlie Goldsmith, Jay Morrison and comedian Mark Chalifoux across three shows a week to elevate the conversation about the team from gritty details to philosophical debates to comical storylines.

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Episodes

Who Dey Light: The Duke Tobin translator, contract timelines, mock offseason gambling

Paul and Mark kick off the weekend after an extra newsy offseason week for the Bengals. They break out the Duke Tobin translator, cutting to the core of what Tobin was saying to Kelsey Conway in Mobile. Analyzing the "jigsaw puzzle from hell" they are trying to put together. Taking your questions about the new negotiator for the county, offseason timelines, the possibility of a trip to Madrid, gambling on the mock offseason sheet. Ambush light on Most Valuable Child, poor lighting decisions and ...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 2 min

Balds Don't Lie: Bengals Mock Offseason sheet is here!

Paul, Jay and Mo get together to talk through the Mock Offseason worksheet as it dropped on Wednesday on The Athletic. They offer up their thoughts on the toughest decisions, trading Trey Hendrickson, re-signing Tee Higgins, investing in the offensive line, going young on defense and the hard edge of cuts required to make it all happen. Plus, Paul and Jay discuss takeaways from the Al Golden introductory press conference, the Erick All injury news, the Growler Bet takeaway and a challenge for Ja...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 15 min

Rewatch Reaction: What is Al Golden's defense? What Bengals players benefit most/least?

Paul and Charlie Goldsmith dive into Al Golden's defense at Notre Dame, what we learned about him as linebackers coach in Cincinnati and how it could specifically make things look different in 2025 for the Bengals. From players who benefit the most to those looking like misfit pieces, a dive into the future at DC. Follow Charlie on Twitter and subscribe to his FREE substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/charlieschalkboard/p/a-crash-course-in-al-goldens-system?r=cvf81&utm_campaign=post&u...

Jan 27, 202529 min

Who Dey Light: What's next for Bengals, concert announcements and Disney dads

Paul and Mark take stock of the latest turns of the offseason. (4:00) What's next for the Bengals and how much should fans be paying attention the stadium email mud-slinging? (10:00) The coaching carousel is spinning quite fast and could there be eyes landing on Dan Pitcher because of it? (16:00) Concert announcement. Cool. (21:00) Your questions on timing of signing Tee-Ja'Marr, return of Year of The Tater, Bengals as wrestlers, the Mekhi Becton mistake, short-yardage failure answers, incredibl...

Jan 24, 20251 hr 6 min

Balds Don't Lie: Any problem with the process leading to Al Golden?

Paul and ESPN1530's Mo Egger tackle the Bengals near-culmination of the search for a new defensive coordinator and a slew of other important topics. (3:00) Bengals mock offseason is coming next week! (6:30) What stands out about new OL coach Scott Peters and how steep the climb will be the goal of the line (15:30) Do we have any problems with the process that landed on Al Golden? (22:00) The blurred lines between college and pro coaching (25:00) Did Mo burn his Al Golden jokes too early? (34:00)...

Jan 22, 202544 min

Rewatch Reaction with Charlie Goldsmith: Bengals defensive line

Paul and Charlie dive into the 2024 film of the Bengals' defensive line. The biggest project to fix this offseason comes with many questions and we try to provide some answers. Who can you count on to be a solution? What did we learn about Kris Jenkins as a rookie? How far did the career ceiling drop on Myles Murphy? Was there underlying hope? What will they lose in BJ Hill? What does the 2025 defensive line need to look like? Subscribe to Charlie's Chalkboard on Substack: https://open.substack....

Jan 20, 202538 min

Who Dey Light: Bengals DC hunt focusing, personnel shift, full-kit wankers

Paul and Mark dive into one of the best football weekends of the year. (2:00) Who to root for this weekend? (6:00) The Bengals DC search comes into focus and an interesting nugget about a top candidate (22:00) Listener questions: How personnel could shift, Dax Hill's fifth-year option, under center play action, full-kit wankers and Baywatch nights. (50:00) Ambush questions about Penn State and fantasy football team names (1:00:00) Best bets for this weekend's games (1:05:00) Dad life on heckling...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 9 min

Balds Don't Lie: Bengals DC search, free agents and veteran cuts

Paul and Jay talk offer up the latest on the state of the Bengals' defensive coordinator search, welcome Mo Egger to talk about the team's list of free agents and potential cap cuts. Plus, a visit from a Mo Egger parody account. Thoughts on the divisional round, latest announcement on the 2025 International Series, Dane Brugler's mock draft, a Growler Bet and Jay brings a blast from the past for ARBIES. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on App...

Jan 15, 20251 hr 17 min

Who is Tee Higgins now?: Rewatch Reaction with Charlie Goldsmith

Paul Dehner Jr. and Charlie Goldsmith break down the film of Tee Higgins in 2024 in search of answers for who the wide receiver is now as a player and what that means for the Cincinnati offense with or without him. From the plays that won, those that amazed and the replacements that lost, a full view of what you are buying if you ink the top free agent (if available) in March. Subscribe to Charlie's Chalkboard: https://charlieschalkboard.substack.com/?r=cvf81&utm_campaign=subscribe-page-shar...

Jan 13, 202533 min

Who Dey Light: Bengals DC search update, draft emphasis, orange pants blowback

Paul and Mark kick off the first weekend of the Bengals' offseason. Get updates on the defensive coordinator search, the Wal-Mart parking lot game, Evan McPherson, Mike Hilton, Justin Rascati, ownership money and taking issue with the orange pants conversation. Plus, neighborhood power moves and why is one guy, potentially in a robe, deciding if my kids go to school? Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.c...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 4 min

Plays that shaped lessons for the 2024 Bengals with Charlie Goldsmith

Paul and Charlie Goldsmith take a spin through the plays that defined the Bengals' failed season, specifically, those that shaped the primary lessons from both an offensive and defensive perspective. From offense in short yardage to situational football to defensive effort and execution, they dive into what must be different going forward for a new coordinator or within the current staff. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: ht...

Jan 09, 202534 min

Duke Tobin's responsibility and Bengals' offseason checklist with Mo Egger

Paul and Mo take on the outlook of the Bengals' offseason on Balds Don't Lie. (2:00) The Bengals passed on making Duke Tobin available this week. Fair or foul? (19:00) Most important element of the offseason checklist (32:00) Where else will the drama come from? Trey Hendrickson? (39:00) Important thoughts on orange pants and crossing guards Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/...

Jan 08, 202541 min

Bengals fire Lou Anarumo, Frank Pollack, DC candidates, Zac Taylor's hot seat

Paul and Jay react to the Bengals letting go of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebackers coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby. They talk through what Taylor had to say about the move, the hot seat this puts him on, the task of figuring out how to start faster, ticking through what we're hearing about the DC candidates and what's next with the offensive line. Plus, a recap of the final Growler bet and tails of the journey to Paycor S...

Jan 07, 202557 min

The Walkout: Bengals 19, Steelers 17

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts. Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison talk through the Bengals' fifth-straight win to keep their playoff hopes alive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 05, 202525 min

Who Dey Light: Embracing hope, draft class evaluation, Kroger hecklers

Paul and Mark wrap up a regular season of Who Dey Light with all eyes on Saturday night between the Bengals and Steelers. They take questions on draft class, simplification of the defense, a darkhorse coordinator candidate, how the team can evolve personnel strategy and the stat that keeps on giving. Plus, becoming a heckler at Kroger, being tortured about the state of the newspaper industry and sometimes its OK just to hug your family. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Th...

Jan 03, 20251 hr

PD&Jay: Burrow applies more pressure, Steelers preview

Paul and Jay talk through Joe Burrow's notable comments this week about the plan for Tee Higgins and the need for the Cincinnati front office to start getting those deals done early. Then they take aim at Bengals-Steelers as Cincinnati tries to keep their playoff hopes alive for one more day in their season finale. Plus, Growler Bet, RPB, ARBIES and predictions. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...

Jan 02, 202541 min

Balds Don't Lie: Burrow MVP debate, lessons from Rankins, Anarumo's late push

Paul and Jay take aim at Saturday's Bengals-Steelers game ticking through a series of news items and are joined by ESPN1530's Mo Egger. (5:00) News on finalized opponents, playoff scenarios, most likely of 3 prongs to fail and Monday's conversation with Dan Pitcher (24:00) Lessons from the Sheldon Rankins situation (36:00) Burrow and the MVP discussion with Mo Egger (56:00) Is this Lou Anarumo's last stand? (1:11:00) Contract incentives, Jay's Got Stats, Growler Bet winners and ARBIES Watch and ...

Dec 31, 20241 hr 20 min

Rewatch Reaction with Charlie Goldsmith: Bengals-Broncos

Paul and Charlie Goldsmith dive into the game film for a few observations from the Bengals' 30-24 win against the Broncos. They dive into the plays you might have missed from Joe Burrow's latest gem and a few realities about the Bengals' defense in overtime. 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/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOw...

Dec 30, 202430 min

The Walkout: Bengals 30, Broncos 24 (OT)

Paul and Jay recap a wild night at Paycor Stadium where the Bengals kept hope alive for the playoffs with a 30-24 victory against the Denver Broncos. 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/thegr...

Dec 29, 202430 min

Who Dey Light: Ja'Marr for OPOY, best stories and the Christmas closer

Paul and Mark wrap up 2024 leading up to Saturday's game against Denver and the latest live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks at noon. They discuss Ja'Marr Chase's Offensive Player of the Year case, attitude in the locker room toward the game, Sheldon Rankins' illness, defensive players helping themselves and our favorite Who Dey Light topics of the year. Plus, catch Mark at the Toledo Funny Bone on New Year's Eve and ask him about the HVAC/plumber shakedown. Watch and subscri...

Dec 27, 202449 min

Bengals-Broncos, latest playoff picture, the haunt meter

Paul and Jay return to preview the Bengals' elimination game on Saturday against the Broncos at Paycor Stadium. Next live show: Saturday at noon at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks. Giveaways, Q&As and Paul might buy your bar tab. News: Resetting the playoff picture, game timing and tiebreakers (4:30) Hear from OC Dan Pitcher and DC Lou Anarumo on Joe Burrow's cadence as a weapon (17:00) A season of losing to winning teams and ranking the haunt factor (24:00) Game outlook (33:50)...

Dec 26, 202456 min

Rewatch Reaction with Charlie Goldsmith: Bengals-Browns

Paul and Charlie Goldsmith run through their favorite plays from the Bengals-Browns game. Charlie starts by going through the offensive line problems after analyzing the 59 "danger plays" that have occurred for Burrow over the last seven weeks since Orlando Brown Jr. went down. Paul dives into the young defensive players that are starting to show signs of breaking through, with a focus on Kris Jenkins Jr. and Jordan Battle. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodca...

Dec 23, 202430 min

The Walkout: Bengals 24, Browns 6

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts. Paul and Jay recap the Battle of Ohio on a day when the Bengals beat the Browns and keep their slim playoff hopes alive. They talk about the emerging hope from young players on defense. Hear from Amarius Mims about his sideline spat with Frank Pollack and Tee Higgins on 'Superman' as well as a closer look at playoff picture. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts....

Dec 23, 202431 min

Who Dey Light: Playoff hope (sort of) and Burrow's katana Christmas

Paul and Mark run through the week in Bengals stories and take listener questions. They start by discussing all the permutations of the playoff picture after Denver lost to Los Angeles on Thursday night. What's the biggest obstacle left? How long are the odds? They discuss Burrow's gift of katanas to his offensive linemen and living the best life of a 12-year-old who won the lottery. Questions about Chase Brown, ownership, lack of calls for Burrow and Sam Hubbard's legacy. Then, Ambush Light, Gr...

Dec 20, 202457 min

PD&Jay: Zac Jackson from Cleveland, final word on Burrow's demeanor

Paul and Jay take a look ahead to the weekend as the Bengals take on the Browns. Come down to the Christmas live show at BetMGM and Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks. The Christmas Show will feature jerseys, teams gear, signed items and a special prize regarding Bengals-Broncos for those who make it between 10-11AM on Sunday. Hear from Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor about the outburst of the weekend and how Burrow's voice is evolving inside Paycor Stadium. Zac Jackson joins from Cleveland to talk...

Dec 19, 20241 hr

Balds Don't Lie: Allure of the Burrow video, too many rookies, Sam Hubbard

Paul, Jay and ESPN 1530's Mo Egger take on another week of drama with the Bengals. Next live show at BetMGM/Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks. Giveaways galore (2:00) News on Sam Hubbard, Browns QBs, schedule shuffling and Amarius Mims appreciation (6:30) Playoff picture talk and when it could get real-ish (10:45) Mo Egger joins (20:00) Allure of the Burrow video (21:00) The jarring number of snaps from rookies passed over by the league (35:00) Jay's Got Stats, RPBs, Growler Bet winners, ARB...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 1 min

Rewatch Reaction with Charlie Goldsmith: Bengals-Titans

Paul and Charlie Goldsmith dive into the film from the Bengals' 37-27 win in Nashville. They take a closer look at how Tee Higgins helps the offensive line, the demoralizing day produced by Amarius Mims, the shrug that says so much about Burrow and Chase Brown. On defense, they touch on the instincts of Mike Hilton, an encouraging day for Myles Murphy and unsung heroes from all the turnovers. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts...

Dec 16, 202421 min

The Walkout: Bengals 37, Titans 27

Paul and Jay join from Tennessee where the Bengals and Titans engaged in one of the weirdest football games of the year. Cincinnati won, but the game featured 10 turnovers and 26 penalties and so much more as the Bengals keep their slim playoff hopes alive. 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/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwV...

Dec 16, 202423 min

Who Dey Light: The path(!), the Palmer timeline, the biggest overhaul, the spellbook

Paul and Mark dive into their favorite stories of the week. That includes Ja'Marr Chase's dedication to Brixton Wood, another milepost in the Carson Palmer timeline, the playoff path and a 14-leg parlay. Plus, the biggest positional overhaul, more sell-the-team questions, a kickers-only fantasy football league(?!), dedicating practice time to the shove/help up and where to find a good book of spells. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple ...

Dec 13, 202458 min

PD&Jay: Burrow's privacy, Tee Higgins' representation and Bengals-Titans

Paul and Jay break down all the happenings from another crazy week at Paycor Stadium. My story on Brian Callahan and Zac Taylor (3:00) News of the week: Joe Burrow's privacy (6:00) Burrow's latest on Tee Higgins, finger pointing to the front office and an agent change with Mo Egger (16:00) Give a great Christmas gift to a football fan parent in your life: Future Fans Football! (47:00) Bengals-Titans game outlook: (50:00) Three minutes with Tyler Boyd (57:00) Jay's Got Stats, Growler Bet, Predict...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 28 min
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