Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discussed Cincinnati's hiring of a new hitting coach, Alan Zinter, but then it turned into an All-Viewer Mail edition of the podcast. Plenty of discussion about the Reds' off-season plans, but the conversation veered toward obscure Reds of the past, Molly Ringwald, and my 92-year-old grandmother's Halloween costume. Enjoy! Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe...
Oct 25, 2019•59 min•Ep. 292
Chad Dotson and Doug Gray are trying to wait patiently for the season to end and for the Reds to begin making moves. We discussed a couple of big reasons to be optimistic about Reds players in the Arizona Fall League, look at Cincinnati's newest acquisition...and continue to set up what looks to be the most interesting winter in recent memory. Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTu...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 291
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden were reunited for another rousing edition of the World's Most Dangerous Podcast. Today's big topic: should the Reds "mortgage the future" for one good Reds team in 2020? We also tackled the widest variety of Viewer Mail questions we've had in a long, long time. 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, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and g...
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 290
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together to discuss a shockingly active first week of the off-season for the Cincinnati Reds. From changes to the coaching staff to surprise hires to front office claims that they are going to increase the payroll...we break it all down for you. Plus: could you ever drop the Reds for another team? It's the off-season edition of the World's Most Dangerous Podcast! Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episod...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 289
Special episode: Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discussing Obscure Former Reds. Seriously, it's WAY more fun than you might expect. Tons of laughs. This is a preview of what you can expect if you support us on Patreon . For our patrons, we produce an extra episode of the podcast every month (among other goodies you can get) and we try to do something fun with those episodes. Go to patreon.com/redlegradio if you want to join our growing community. Or not. We love each and every one of you, and we'l...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 288
Chad Dotson was joined by Jason Linden for a retrospective on the brilliant career of Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman. The bulk of the podcast, however, was a look forward to the off-season, and the moves Cincinnati needs to make in order to be a playoff contender in 2020. Plus, we discuss smuggling grapes. Yes. Smuggling grapes. 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...
Sep 27, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 287
Chad Dotson was joined this week by Chris Garber to dig deep and try to find all the positives in the 2019 Cincinnati Reds season. There were some, 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 us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments ...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 286
This week's big question: Should Reds fans have confidence in the current front office to get the job done over the upcoming off-season? Chad Dotson and Bill Lack and have some thoughts on that topic. Plus, we evaluate Nick Senzel's rookie season, the brilliance of Sonny Gray, and what we should expect from Joey Votto in the future. All that, plus #ViewerMail! Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please ...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 285
Sure, we're all a little bummed about the way this season has turned out for our Cincinnati Reds, but is it possible that the glass is half full? Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss the fact that Aristides Aquino is a future MVP and Michael Lorenzen is a latter-day Babe Ruth. FACTS! 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 rati...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 284
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together again to argue. Bill hates Players Weekend and I love fun. It's a constant battle between the unstoppable force and the immovable object, you know? We also discussed which current Reds will be back next year, and which ones will be wearing a different uniform. 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...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 283
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss the current state of the Cincinnati Reds -- including Josh VanMeter's outstanding rookie campaign -- before shifting to what needs to happen for the Reds to make the playoffs in 2020. Then Chad is joined by Matt Wilkes for a full-on discussion of next year's Reds, and the reasons for optimism about the club. Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iT...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 282
First of all, you have to go listen to our last episode, featuring an enlightening interview with Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh. But we always have a new episode for you on Friday mornings, 52 weeks a year. So this week, our second episode features Chad Dotson and Doug Gray answering a ton of Viewer Mail questions. It's an all-#ViewerMail edition of the podcast! Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please...
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 281
Surprise! It's a mid-week episode of The World's Most Dangerous Podcast. Today, we're featuring a little discussion of the legend that is Aristides Aquino and then the conclusion of Bill Lack's conversation with Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh. Chris had some particularly interesting comments about the Reds bullpen that you'll want to hear. 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, S...
Aug 13, 2019•53 min•Ep. 280
It's an All-Star edition of the World's Most Dangerous Podcast, with all your favorite podcast personalities. First, Chad Dotson and Jason Linden talk about the suddenly resurgent Reds, the path they will have to travel to get to the playoffs, and dig deep into the important series against the Chicago Cubs. Then Bill Lack and longtime friend of the pod (and Reds broadcaster) Chris Welsh analyzed the current state of the club in the first of two conversations we're going to have with Welsh. Pleas...
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 279
The trade deadline is behind us and we're back with all the analysis you can handle. Chad Dotson is joined by Chris Garber to discuss all the ins, the outs, the what-have-yous of Cincinnati's three deadline deals, especially the Trevor Bauer/Yasiel Puig/Taylor Trammell trade. Are the Reds in better shape for 2019? What about 2020 and beyond? You're gonna have to listen to find out. Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provided ...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 278
Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart drops in on the World's Most Dangerous podcast once again for another fun conversation with Jason Linden. After that, Chad Dotson talks with one of the members of the RNR family, Brandon Taylor, about what the Cincinnati Reds need to do to be "all-in" before Opening Day 2020. 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...
Jul 28, 2019•55 min•Ep. 277
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack return for another rousing conversation about the current state of the Cincinnati Reds. Nick Senzel is feeling ill, Alex Wood is ready to return, and Phillip Ervin is mashing the ball. Also, the trade deadline is here and we're still waiting for the Reds to do something... Never a dull moment for the Redlegs, and there is never a dull moment on this, the World's Most Dangerous Podcast. Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Mu...
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 276
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden -- back from his three-week suspension from the podcast -- are talking about the rollercoaster week (and season) we've experienced with these Cincinnati Reds. If it feels like the Reds season is on the brink...well, that's because it is. We discussed how the Reds will respond to the adversity of recent days, plus answered a TON of viewer mail questions. Enjoy! Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode pr...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 275
It's time for the second half of the MLB season, and it's time to make some second-half predictions for the Cincinnati Reds. Chad Dotson was joined by Chris Garber this week for a wide-ranging discussion of everything you need to know about the rest of the 2019 season. Plus: a particularly rousing edition of #ViewerMail. 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 P...
Jul 12, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 274
Chad Dotson has escaped from the closet and returns to discuss all things Reds with Bill Lack. The conversation centered around the surprising fact that Cincinnati continues to be in the playoff hunt, Amir Garrett's All-Star snub, and what the Reds should do with (the very hot) Yasiel Puig and (the very cold) Scooter Gennett. 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, Goo...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 273
It's a hostile takeover! Bill Lack and Jason Linden eliminated Chad from the equation and took the reins for an Unchaperoned Edition of the World's Most Dangerous Podcast. The guys discussed Cincinnati's recent winning streak and Cincinnati's recent losing streak and tackled a bunch of Listener Mail, as they called it. (If Chad isn't back on the mic next week, someone please call 911.) Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Music for this episode provi...
Jun 28, 2019•55 min•Ep. 272
Chad Dotson and Doug Gray react to the recent news that the Reds are looking for a bat at the trade deadline. Also: Pujols or Votto, Doug's updated Top 25 prospect list, and much, much more. 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 us, tell your friends! Podcast-related que...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 271
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together to discuss the current state of the Reds: fourth place! We talked about recent results, and whether the Reds will ever start looking like the team we expected on a consistent basis. Plus, an exceptionally 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 Radio), and give us a rating/review...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 270
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden tried to work up some enthusiasm over the current version of the Reds, who seem to insist on treading water for the moment. We discussed when and whether the Reds were actually going to hit a hot streak, and what that streak might look like. The conversation then moved on to many other topics, including Joey Votto's recent resurgence, who are the top candidates to represent the Reds in the All-Star Game, and why Bruce Springsteen is the most overrated musician of all...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 269
It's a surprise edition of the podcast! Doug Gray joined Chad Dotson to analyze Cincinnati's first two picks in the 2019 draft, pitcher Nick Lodolo and SS Rece Hinds. Immediately after the Reds' second round selection on the first day of the draft, we talked about how excited Reds fans should be about Lodolo, his makeup, and how quickly he can make it to the big leagues. Also, Hinds has one big-time skill, and we discussed whether that's a big enough draw to pick a high school shortstop so early...
Jun 04, 2019•29 min•Ep. 268
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden convened the initial meeting of the Derek Dietrich Admiration Society on the latest episode of the World's Most Dangerous Podcast. The conversation then proceeded to the continuing nonsense emanating from Pittsburgh, and the future of the Reds' middle infield. And finally, we have the conclusion of RNR Madness. Listen in to find out who your votes determined was the most valuable player in the history of the Cincinnati Reds. Please support us on Patreon if you are ab...
May 31, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 267
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack sat down once again for a wide-ranging discussion of the current state of the Cincinnati Reds. The first question: as things stand now, is Chad too excited about the Reds? We talked about whether the good performance of the pitching staff is sustainable, and dive into David Bell's managerial tactics once again. Finally: #ViewerMail, and we have some good questions from you this time. Please support us on Patreon if you are able. Follow us on Twitter: @redlegradio . Musi...
May 24, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 266
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together to discuss the Cincinnati Reds, who are showing signs of turning the corner and becoming the team we hoped they'd be. We also -- reluctantly -- discussed the continuing signs of Joey Votto's age-related decline, before ending that conversation on a particularly optimistic note. Finally: #ViewerMail! 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...
May 17, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 265
Special episode this week: the first Patreon-exclusive episode of Redleg Nation Radio! Jason Linden and Chad Dotson discussed how long the Joey Votto Window will be open, and whether the Reds can be competitive throughout that period. This is a preview of what you can expect if you 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...
May 14, 2019•54 min•Ep. 264
What was Raisel Iglesias thinking when he opened his big mouth earlier this week? And does he have a point? That's one of the questions that Chad Dotson and Bill Lack tried to tackle in this week's episode of the World's Most Dangerous Podcast. We also discussed the ongoing struggles of Joey Votto, and Bill compares Reds manager David Bell to a certain former Bengals coach. Plus, full analysis of all Elite Eight matchups in the World's Most Dangerous Bracket Competition as we move into the Final...
May 10, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 263
