Chad Dotson and Jason Linden are back again for another scintillating episode of Redleg Nation Radio. The guys keep trying to be optimistic, but the Reds continue to beat them down. After losing 12 of 13, Chad and Jason talk about the dumpster fire that is the Reds starting rotation, and analyze whether there is any hope for a turnaround in the near future. On a more positive note, they discuss a Reds offense that, somehow, caused Jason to compare the 2017 Reds to the Big Red Machine. Believe it...
Jun 24, 2017•55 min•Ep. 172
Everything you need to know about Cincinnati's 2017 draft class! Chad Dotson was joined this week by Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com for an in-depth discussion of this week's MLB Draft. The guys looked at the elite potential of first-rounder (and Sports Illustrated cover boy) Hunter Greene and the cool story behind #2 pick Jeter Downs. Plus, an examination of all the fantastic names drafted by the Reds, and Chad laments the fact that GM Dick Williams didn't select a single Virginia Cavalier th...
Jun 16, 2017•55 min•Ep. 171
On the heels of one of the most exciting weeks the Reds have enjoyed in recent years, Chad Dotson and Jason Linden had a lot to discuss on the most recent episode of Redleg Nation Radio. Scooter Gennett's 4-HR heroics were the highlight of the week, but a big sweep of the hated Cardinals propelled the Reds ever closer to first place. Are you not entertained? Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/revi...
Jun 09, 2017•59 min•Ep. 170
To begin today's podcast, Chad Dotson talked about the glorious return of Devin Mesoraco, then went on a little rant about Brandon Phillips and his comments upon returning to Cincinnati for the first time. In addition, Chad was joined by Tom Van Riper, author of Cincinnati Red and Dodger Blue , a new book that looks at the Reds-Dodgers rivalry of the 1970s and 80s. Tom will be signing his book at the Barnes and Noble in Newport, KY on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at noon; he'll also be at the Waterst...
Jun 03, 2017•47 min•Ep. 169
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss the potent Cincinnati Reds offense, the mostly-injured Cincinnati Reds rotation, and identify the one thing that is standing between this Reds team and the playoffs. 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@redl...
May 26, 2017•48 min•Ep. 168
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discussed what Bill calls "The Era of Good Feelings" for the Cincinnati Reds. Also: a discussion of which Reds team in our lifetimes was the most fun to watch. 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@redlegnation.com ) or...
May 17, 2017•51 min•Ep. 167
This week, Chad was joined by Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com to discuss everything you need to know about the Cincinnati Reds farm system. It's a rousing discussion of all of the club's top prospects, though Chad kept interrupting the conversation to sing the praises of Billy Hamilton. What's that all about? Support Doug on Patreon! 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 e...
May 12, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 166
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together once again to discuss the ol' Cincinnati Reds. The guys assess where the Redlegs are after a hot start, then a cold spell, with discussion centering on the young starters. Plus, Chad and Jason analyze the outfield, and ask the question: should Billy Hamilton be traded? 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, t...
Apr 29, 2017•48 min•Ep. 165
Cincinnati Reds general manager Dick Williams is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Dick joined Chad Dotson to discuss where the Reds are on the "success cycle," whether Michael Lorenzen will ever be a starting pitcher again, and everything else about the 2017 Reds. Plus, Chad couldn't resist asking about Billy Hamilton: 2017 All-Star. 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...
Apr 22, 2017•30 min•Ep. 164
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got a little excited over the Cincinnati Reds' hot start to the 2017 season in this episode of Redleg Nation Radio. Most importantly, Jason made some bold predictions about young starting pitcher Amir Garrett, third baseman Eugenio Suarez, and our favorite team's playoff chances. Enjoy! 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 ...
Apr 14, 2017•42 min•Ep. 163
This week on the podcast, Chad Dotson and Chris Garber preview the 2017 Cincinnati Reds season. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 03, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 162
For the first time, Redleg Nation and Red Reporter got together to discuss the latest news surrounding the Cincinnati Reds. Chad Dotson was joined by Red Reporter's BK to talk about the Reds' surprising roster decisions, including the addition of Scooter Gennett, and Rookie Davis/Amir Garrett making the Opening Day starting rotation. Also: should we be worried that Cody Reed and Robert Stephenson have been banished to the bullpen for now? Many thanks to our friends at Red Reporter. Music for thi...
Mar 29, 2017•29 min•Ep. 161
Isn't it time to let the kids shine in Cincinnati? Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss the suggestion, made in the digital pages of Redleg Nation this week, that the Reds should give rotation spots to the kids in the competition -- Brandon Finnegan, Amir Garrett, Cody Reed, Robert Stephenson, Rookie Davis, and/or Sal Romano. The answer? It's complicated. Chad and Jason also look at some potential surprise picks to make the Reds Opening Day roster and discuss all the spring training news surroun...
Mar 25, 2017•36 min•Ep. 160
Fox Sports baseball analyst Chris Welsh -- who has been broadcasting Reds games for 25 years -- joined this week's host, Bill Lack, for a discussion of everything you need to know about the state of the Reds as spring training is well under way. They also talked about Chris' new website, Baseball Rules Academy, which just launched. 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 elsewh...
Mar 08, 2017•51 min•Ep. 159
Really fun episode of the podcast this week, as Chad Dotson was joined by Ropeadope Records recording artist, superhero-movie geek, and obsessive Reds fan, Freekbass . Freekbass told us about performing at RedsFest (and getting to know Bronson Arroyo), his experiences being a Cincinnati Reds fan for life, his predictions for the 2017 season, and -- of course -- his memorable "Reds Fan" song and video . Music for this episode provided by -- who else? -- Freekbass. Please subscribe (on iTunes, Sti...
Mar 03, 2017•50 min•Ep. 158
It's time to get optimistic, Reds fans! Jason Linden joined Chad Dotson for the latest edition of the Redleg Nation Radio podcast, and they're talking best-case scenarios. What if everything went absolutely right for the Cincinnati Reds in 2017? (Hint: it would be fun.) Music for this episode provided by Freekbass , a big Reds fan and a friend of Redleg Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 23, 2017•58 min•Ep. 157
Chad Dotson was joined by Joel Luckhaupt for a special BREAKING NEWS edition of the podcast. Long-time Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips has been traded to the Atlanta Braves for two minor leaguers. Joel and Chad discuss what this means for the Reds in 2017 and beyond, and look back at the memorable career of one of the best second basemen in Cincinnati history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 12, 2017•30 min•Ep. 156
We're back! It's the 2017 season of Redleg Nation Radio and we begin with some somber news: Homer Bailey has undergone another surgery on his elbow and won't be available by Opening Day. Jason Linden joins Chad Dotson for this episode, and the guys try very hard to remain optimistic as they address the various pitching scenarios facing the 2017 Cincinnati Reds. Enjoy! Please subscribe, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes. If you like us, tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices...
Feb 09, 2017•42 min•Ep. 155
Is a Brandon Phillips trade imminent? What about Zack Cozart? Bill Lack joined Chad Dotson for a discussion of those topics, and much more, in the latest episode of the Redleg Nation Radio podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2016•59 min•Ep. 154
Lots of Cincinnati Reds news to discuss this week as Redleg Nation writers Chad Dotson and Jason Linden enjoy another riveting conversation. First up, should Billy Hamilton and Adam Duvall win Gold Glove awards? Then, the guys discuss the flurry of recent transactions and what they mean for the 2017 Reds. Finally, Chad's new book (with Chris Garber) about the 50 Greatest Moments in Reds history is available for pre-order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 28, 2016•55 min•Ep. 153
Reds broadcaster and longtime friend of Redleg Nation Chris Welsh -- the crafty left-hander -- returns to the podcast. Welsh joined Bill Lack for a wide-ranging discussion about the Cincinnati Reds and what the future holds for this organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20, 2016•49 min•Ep. 152
Let us never forget the glorious moment when Adam Dunn called up to the Reds radio booth during a rain delay -- on the banana phone! -- and talked to Marty Brennaman, calling himself "Adam from Milwaukee." We revisit that great moment in Reds history on the podcast this week, followed up by Bill Lack's interview with legendary Reds pitcher Jim Maloney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2016•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 151
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden unpack the recent comments from new Reds GM Dick Williams about his off-season priorities. The guys also discuss precisely what the Reds need to do over the next couple of months, and Jason predicts that the Reds will win 117 games next season. Really! If you like us, please tell your friends about us, and go leave RNR a rating/review over at iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 08, 2016•37 min•Ep. 150
It's episode #150 of the Redleg Nation Radio podcast! Chad Dotson and Bill Lack celebrated this incredible achievement (we've recorded a round number of podcasts!) by talking about the Reds. Specifically, we talked about the Reds' announcement that Bryan Price will be returning as manager in 2017, and whether we've gotten any answers to the questions facing the current version of the Redlegs. Plus, Bill and I reminisced about the origins of Redleg Nation, dating back to the legendary Reds Listse...
Oct 01, 2016•50 min•Ep. 149
Chad Dotson and Chris Garber -- co-authors of the best book ever (soon-to-be) published -- got together for the latest episode of the Redleg Nation Radio podcast. The guys talked about the book, of course, but used "The Big 50" as a jumping-off point to discuss the current Reds team in the context of this club's history. Enjoy! Please give us a rating and review over at iTunes, and tell all your friends about Redleg Nation Radio. (Unless you don't like us, in which case you should probably just ...
Sep 23, 2016•52 min•Ep. 148
Should the Cincinnati Reds fire their manager, Bryan Price? Is Price the right guy to lead the Reds as they tiptoe back into pennant contention, and if not, who is? Chad Dotson is joined by Jason Linden this week, and the guys try to tackle those questions. Other topics of discussion: the fun story of Hernan Iribarren, the amazing second half of Joey Votto, why 2016 has been kinda fun...plus more Tim Tebow jokes. It's episode #148 of Redleg Nation Radio. Please subscribe and tell your friends! L...
Sep 16, 2016•57 min•Ep. 147
Chad Dotson was joined this week by Doug Gray, from RedsMinorLeagues.com and Redleg Nation. We discussed last weekend's big Meetup at GABP, then dove headfirst into a discussion of soon-to-be Cincinnati Reds, such as Nick Senzel, Amir Garrett, and Taylor Trammell, and the club's recent international signings. Plus we talked about Tim Tebow for some reason. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 09, 2016•54 min•Ep. 146
Barry Larkin is our guest on the latest episode of Redleg Nation Radio. Larkin, of course, is a Reds legend and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, and the guys are more than a little excited to have him on the podcast. Redleg Nation's Jason Linden had an opportunity to sit down with Larkin this week and talk about a wide variety of topics. Enjoy! Please subscribe, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes. If you like us, tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Sep 01, 2016•32 min•Ep. 145
Jason Linden joined Chad Dotson again for a fun discussion of the following topics: 1. Precisely how awesome is Joey Votto? 2. Can we equate the 2016 Reds to the 2009 Reds? 3. What should the Reds do with Devin Mesoraco and Tucker Barnhart next year? Jason also maintains that Chad said Adam Dunn is better than Pete Rose, but you'll just have to listen and decide for yourself. Please subscribe, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes. If you like us, tell your friends! Learn more about your ad...
Aug 27, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 144
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack get together again to talk about the Cincinnati Reds, who are currently one of the hottest teams in the major leagues. The question of the day: can the Reds compete in 2017? Other questions answered: Should Bryan Price return next year? Why is Joey Votto the greatest hitter on earth? Who is the best player that has not yet been inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame? Subscribe to the podcast, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes. If you like us, tell your friends! Le...
Aug 21, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 143
