The Cincinnati Reds have finally called up Nick Senzel, much to the delight of Chad Dotson and Jason Linden. Before we got excited over that, however, we discussed the continuing great performance of the Reds pitching staff, including NL Pitcher of the Month Luis Castillo. After all that fun stuff, Chad and Jason jumped into the topic of the horrific offensive performance we've seen. Sneak preview: there is no way whatsoever that Cincinnati's offense is going to continue to be awful. It's a guar...
May 03, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 262
Things are starting to look up, as the Reds are 9-6 since the miserable start to the season. Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together this week to discuss the Reds as they stand today, and talk about what to expect for the rest of the season. One question of interest: when is the last time the Cincinnati Reds had a one-two punch at the top of their starting rotation as good as Luis Castillo and Sonny Gray? The guys also reveal the results of Round of 32 voting in RNR Madness, a 68-team tourname...
Apr 26, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 261
The hitters have to start hitting, right? Right? Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discuss the historically bad start for the Cincinnati Reds offense in this week's episode. The guys also reveal the results of first round voting in RNR Madness, a 68-team tournament to name the most valuable player in Reds history. Plus, full analysis of all Round of 32 matchups in the World's Most Dangerous Bracket Competition. Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for ...
Apr 19, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 260
Chad Dotson and Doug Gray had plenty to talk about on the latest episode of RNR. We're a week into the season and things kinda look like last April, to be honest. We looked at all the positives and negatives we've seen so far, then dove head-first into a preview of the minor league season for Cincinnati Reds affiliates that began this week. Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes...
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 259
Opening Day has finally arrived! In our second episode of the week, Chad Dotson and Bill Lack choose to be optimistic as they answer as many Viewer Mail questions as possible. It's a fun time to be a Reds fan, if you can believe it. Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like ...
Mar 29, 2019•59 min•Ep. 258
It's a special Opening Week edition of the podcast, the first of two episodes we're bringing to you this week to celebrate the return of Reds baseball. Today, Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss the (near-) finalization of Cincinnati's Opening Day roster, with a healthy dose of analysis of the (a) absence of top prospect Nick Senzel on the big league roster, and (b) the news of Senzel's ankle injury in a minor league game. We also discussed our expectations for the 2019 season, and whether our ...
Mar 26, 2019•56 min•Ep. 257
Reds broadcaster (and former crafty lefty) Chris Welsh joined us once again this spring, and his wide-ranging conversation with Bill Lack is one that you won't want to miss. (Be sure to listen to what he says about Nick Senzel). Chad Dotson and Jason Linden also made their predictions for the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day roster. Enjoy! Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Sti...
Mar 22, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 256
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together again this week to discuss a number of Reds topics, including the question of who will be the Opening Day starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Other topics: what to do with Robert Stephenson and Michael Lorenzen, plus a particularly rousing edition of Viewer Mail. Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn...
Mar 15, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 255
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden were in an optimistic mood this week, as they tried to imagine the best-case scenarios for the 2019 Cincinnati Reds season. Yeah, it was pretty fun. Support us on Patreon . Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed...
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 254
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together to take a look at the early returns from Cincinnati Reds spring training, including: Is Sonny Gray healthy? How is Nick Senzel playing in center field? Will Jose Peraza ever make an out? These questions are answered, alongside your Viewer Mail queries. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon . Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/revie...
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 253
It's a bonus episode of the podcast! Spring games have finally started, and we're pretty excited about it. So Chad Dotson and Doug Gray talked about Nick Senzel's first start in center field, whether we should panic about Sonny Gray's elbow stiffness, and how the Reds are going to construct a bench from too many good players. Support us on Patreon . Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio...
Feb 24, 2019•58 min•Ep. 252
Lots of Cincinnati Reds news this week: a new player has signed, the starting rotation is set, position players reported to camp, and more. First though, Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discuss Scooter Gennett's frustration with the fact that the Reds haven't offered him a long-term contract yet. Plus, there's a new way you can show your support for RNR! Support us on Patreon . Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Go...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 251
Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training! Also, Nick Senzel needs a hug. Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss that during this week's episode of Redleg Nation Radio, along with the news that Senzel's chances of sticking in center field are "more than possible," according to Reds manager David Bell. We also talked about whether or not Senzel will be on the Opening Day roster. In addition, it's a grab bag of spring training topics -- Jesse Winker's potential breakout season, some (ve...
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 250
Could the Reds really acquire the best catcher in baseball? Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss the ongoing JT Realmuto trade rumors in the latest episode of the world's most dangerous podcast. We also ask why the Reds don't seem to be targeting Dallas Keuchel, plus Viewer Mail, where we compare this team (favorably) to the NL Central champion 2012 Reds. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn...
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 249
FanGraphs' latest projections show the Cincinnati Reds as a .500 team and right in the middle of the NL Central race. Is it possible that the Reds could actually be a contender in 2019? Chad Dotson and Doug Gray discuss that possibility in this week's episode of the podcast. We also discussed Cincinnati's roster and how it could still be improved, plus more Viewer Mail. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Goog...
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 248
It's an emergency edition of the world's most dangerous podcast, as Chad Dotson and Jason Linden give their analysis of the trade that brought Sonny Gray to Cincinnati from the New York Yankees. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Cha...
Jan 22, 2019•32 min•Ep. 247
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden are pretty excited right now. The biggest reason: Cody Atkinson. No, seriously. But there are plenty of other reasons to be optimistic about the direction of the Cincinnati Reds right now, and we discussed them all. The latest episode of the podcast begins, however, with a retrospective on the legendary career of Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman, who announced his retirement this week. Plus, the guys enjoyed a particularly rousing edition of Viewer Mail. Enjoy! Follo...
Jan 18, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 246
Bill Lack is getting nervous about the Cincinnati Reds' lack of recent transactions (specifically of the #GetThePitching variety), but Chad Dotson still pretty optimistic about where the franchise is, and where they are going. We discuss that, along with a wide range of topics as we approach spring training, including: "Should the Reds consider signing Nick Senzel to a long-term contract...before Opening Day?" Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Pl...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 245
Chad Dotson (@dotsonc) and Jason Linden (@jasonlinden) tackled the latest news surrounding the Cincinnati Reds -- though that didn't take very long -- and then tried to assess where the Reds stand as we enter 2019...and where the Reds could go with just one more signing. Plus, an especially rousing edition of #ViewerMail! Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/revi...
Jan 04, 2019•57 min•Ep. 244
Doug Gray joined Chad Dotson for another scintillating edition of The World's Most Dangerous Podcast (TM). We recap Cincinnati's blockbuster trade with the Dodgers, then ask the most important question: What's next? We also answered plenty of Viewer Mail questions, including this one: Are the Cincinnati Reds a .500 team right now? Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a ra...
Dec 28, 2018•51 min•Ep. 243
The Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers completed a blockbuster trade today, with Yasiel Puig, Alex Wood, and Matt Kemp joining the Redlegs. Chad Dotson and Jason Linden analyze what it means for the Reds in 2019 and beyond, minutes after the trade was announced. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell yo...
Dec 21, 2018•24 min•Ep. 242
Step 1: Trade all the prospects (for Corey Kluber)! Step 2: Sign Dallas Keuchel Step 3: Profit! Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discussed how the Cincinnati Reds can reshape the roster in two easy moves, focusing on this week's rumors involving trade discussions between the Reds and Cleveland Indians. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsew...
Dec 21, 2018•50 min•Ep. 241
The Cincinnati Reds were everywhere at baseball's Winter Meetings, and Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discussed all of it: every trade, every signing, every rumor...and there were a ton of them. It's the longest-ever episode of RNR, but it's packed with positivity. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell...
Dec 14, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 240
Billy Hamilton is no longer a member of the Cincinnati Reds, and Chad Dotson is pretty upset about it. Bill Lack joined the podcast again to discuss the Hamilton news, and to ruminate over what will happen if the Reds are unable to land any big-time new players before 2019. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, ...
Dec 07, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 239
It's a mini-episode, in which Doug Gray and Chad Dotson discuss some big news for the future of Redleg Nation dot com. Regular episode will still drop on Friday! Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to Chad via email ( chaddotson@redlegna...
Dec 03, 2018•16 min•Ep. 238
The Reds are "all over" free agent pitcher Dallas Keuchel, according to reports, and Chad Dotson & Jason Linden have a lot to say about it. The Reds have also filled out their major league coaching staff, and we can finally close the book on the Jay Bruce trade. Plus: Viewer Mail! Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If yo...
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 237
Chad Dotson and Doug Gray (of RedsMinorLeagues.com) discussed the new Raisel Iglesias contract, then dove head-first into a countdown of Doug's just-released list of the top 25 prospects in the Reds organization. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can ...
Nov 24, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 236
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together again to discuss the Cincinnati Reds. The overarching question: given the managerial and coaching hires, and the reports that the Reds are very active in free agent and trade discussions, are we really seeing a new direction for the Reds, a more aggressive team that is serious about winning now? Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a...
Nov 16, 2018•58 min•Ep. 235
Surprise! We already dropped our regular weekly episode, a fun discussion of all things Reds with Freekbass that you won't want to miss (RNR #234). But since we had some Cincinnati Reds-related Viewer Mail questions that needed to be answered, Chad Dotson and Jason Linden decided to record a special edition of the Redleg Nation Radio podcast. No worries, we'll be back on Friday with our regular episode. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please su...
Nov 12, 2018•53 min•Ep. 234
The Cincinnati Reds' offseason just keeps getting funkier and funkier, with a complete overhaul of the on-field staff and reports that the Reds are in the mix for a bunch of free agent pitchers. #GetThePitching. Who better to discuss the latest news in Redleg Nation than Reds superfan and musician extraordinaire Freekbass? Back for his second appearance on the show, Freekbass and Chad Dotson discuss everything that's happening in the Nation, and also offer a few suggestions for making baseball m...
Nov 09, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 233
