Chad Dotson and Jason Linden are optimistic again! After a frustrating season, the Reds are making good decision after good decision so far this off-season. This week, the topic of discussion: why Cincinnati's hiring of Derek Johnson as pitching coach is a great sign for what the Reds have in store for fans this winter. 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...
Nov 02, 2018•56 min•Ep. 232
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discussed the latest news around the Reds, including the hiring of manager David Bell, and two (plus) Reds being named finalists for the Gold Glove. We also welcomed back Matt Klinker, one of our former spotlight players , for a quick update. Klinker played for David Bell for three years in the Reds organization, and he has some interesting insights on what Bell is like as a manager. Finally, we finished up yet another exciting edition of the podcast by answering more V...
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 231
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden break down the latest news about the Cincinnati Reds. That includes good news about Cincinnati's top prospect, Nick Senzel, and some bad news as well. Also: the latest on the Reds managerial search, and some encouraging thoughts about the process. Even better: another edition of Viewer Mail! 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...
Oct 12, 2018•47 min•Ep. 230
The Reds are deep into the process of hiring their next manager, and Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discuss every angle of the ongoing hiring process. They also answered your questions during a segment of "Viewer Mail," including a comparison of Reds owners past and present. 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 questi...
Oct 05, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 229
It's time for the Cincinnati Reds to get serious. That's the theme as Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discussed the end of the 2018 season and what the Reds need to do this winter to prove that they are serious about winning. That means acquiring the right pitchers, hiring the right manager, and showing an impatient fan base that they are willing to go "all-in." Jason also makes a comment at the end of this podcast that ensures he'll never be invited back to participate. Music for this episode prov...
Sep 28, 2018•57 min•Ep. 228
Chad Dotson and Doug Gray (of RedsMinorLeagues.com) got together this week to discuss where Nick Senzel and Hunter Greene stand after frustrating seasons for the Reds' top two prospects. They also talked about which Cincinnati prospects are the most valuable in trade discussions over the upcoming winter, and Doug reveals his Reds minor league players of the year. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating...
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 227
The Reds are moving their top prospect, Nick Senzel, to the outfield? Chad Dotson and Jason Linden explore the possibilities with that move. Then they checked in on Joey Votto, and tried to put his career in historical context. After answering a listener question (send your questions in mp3 format to chaddotson AT redlegnation DOT com, and we'll try to answer it on a future podcast), Chad and Jason muse over whether the Reds have lost an entire generation of fans by putting losing teams on the f...
Sep 14, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 226
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack decided to identify the positives from the 2018 Cincinnati Reds season, and there are some, if you can believe it! Unfortunately, they also addressed the ongoing Homer Bailey saga...plus a retrospective on the incredible life lived by Burt Reynolds. 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 q...
Sep 07, 2018•58 min•Ep. 225
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack are back again for a rousing discussion of all things Cincinnati Reds. The discussion begins with the Reds' failure to trade Matt Harvey, then somehow veers into a discussion of the greatness of Joe Morgan before returning to the topic of whether the Reds can be a playoff team in 2019. Finally, we answered this: "What's wrong with Joey Votto?" Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a ...
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 224
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together again this week to discuss a fun weekend at the ballyard, where they got a chance to talk with some Cincinnati Reds front-office types. The conversation centered around the necessary elements to make the Reds a contending team next year, and the consequences if the Reds fail to go all-in. There best part, however, was the rousing discussion about "Player's Weekend," with Jason grading all the Reds nicknames. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass ....
Aug 23, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 223
Chad Dotson was joined by Jason Linden again this week for a fun episode of Redleg Nation Radio. We began by discussing current news, answered a few Twitter questions, then asked whether ownership was meddling too much in baseball operations. Short answer: Yes. We were also joined this week by Jeff Fassero, the pitching coach for Cincinnati's Triple-A affiliate in Louisville. His comments on Robert Stephenson were extremely interesting, and confirmed some of the things we had long suspected. You...
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 222
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack are back for Bill's 101st appearance on the Redleg Nation Radio podcast and, once again, they have entirely too much fun. This week's discussion: Robert Stephenson's hard head collides with the new "Winning Culture" of the Cincinnati Reds. 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 a...
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 221
As Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discussed the lack of activity at the trade deadline for the Cincinnati Reds, they discovered that Reds uber-prospect Hunter Greene was injured and is out for the season. It's not Chad's fault! Lots of fun on this week's episode. 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 us, tell your friends! Podcast-related question...
Aug 04, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 220
More than four years ago, Jesse Winker -- then a raw prospect in the Cincinnati Reds minor league system -- joined us for episode 104 of the Redleg Nation Radio podcast. It's a fascinating interview with a kid who was finding his way on the road to the major leagues. Now that Winker has established himself on the big league scene, we thought you might a Redleg Nation Radio Rewind. (Episode originally aired on February 20, 2014.) Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), ...
Aug 03, 2018•37 min•Ep. 219
Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh is back on RNR! Bill Lack and Welsh engaged in a rousing discussion of where the Cincinnati Reds stand after a rollercoaster first half. This is Welsh's ninth appearance on Redleg Nation Radio...and Bill's 99th! 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 direct...
Jul 27, 2018•38 min•Ep. 218
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together for a far-reaching discussion of the Cincinnati Reds this week. With the Reds playing well into the All-Star break, and with the trade deadline looming, it's time for some big decisions. Chad and Jason have all the answers. All of them. 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-relate...
Jul 20, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 217
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack are together again, discussing all the news surrounding the Cincinnati Reds. The team gets three All-Stars! What will they do at the trade deadline? Does the front office know what they're doing? And what's the deal with the recent announcement that Homer Bailey will be rejoining the rotation soon? 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...
Jul 13, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 216
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss the biggest surprise of the 2018 Reds season -- a player who just might end up being a Hall of Famer, according to Jason. This episode is a thrill-packed, exciting look at a Cincinnati Reds season that has become fun all of a sudden. 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 questi...
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 215
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together again this week for a rousing discussion of everything surrounding Cincinnati Reds baseball. First, the guys discussed the fact that the Reds are pretty much the best team in baseball right now. Next, it was an analysis of the current demand among some Reds fans (and writers) to sign interim manager Jim Riggleman to a full-time contract. Finally, a discussion of whether Scott Schebler should be the everyday center fielder. Plus, there's a lot of other no...
Jun 29, 2018•52 min•Ep. 214
We already recorded one podcast this week -- a really fun episode in which Bill Lack and Chad Dotson solved all the problems facing the Reds. (And it must have worked, since they haven't lost since.) You should give that one a listen. Given the latest news about Nick Senzel's injury, however, Jason Linden and Chad got together for a short Emergency Edition of the Redleg Nation Radio podcast. Enjoy! Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play,...
Jun 24, 2018•26 min•Ep. 213
Bill Lack joined Chad Dotson this week to discuss the suddenly resurgent Cincinnati Reds, and dive into seven easy steps to ensure that the Reds are contenders in 2019. Is the Cincinnati front office listening? 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 ( chaddot...
Jun 22, 2018•57 min•Ep. 212
On this week's episode, Chad Dotson and Doug Gray and are talking about the newest Reds, selected by Cincinnati in this week's MLB Draft. From Jonathan India, to potential UVa commits, to a couple of kids named Josiah, we break down everything you need to know about this year's draft class. Of course, we had to start the podcast with some discussion about the current big league Reds. And Chad gave a little love to the podcast listeners who showed up at our recent book signing. Music for this epi...
Jun 08, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 211
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden are talking about the Reds again this week, and Jason has a request: Let's all get together and vote Joey Votto into the All-Star Game this year. Good idea, right? The guys also discuss the completely absurd decision by the Cincinnati Reds to bench young Jesse Winker in favor of a guy who has no chance of contributing to the next good Reds team. What is going on in the Queen City? Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, G...
Jun 01, 2018•54 min•Ep. 210
Chad Dotson was joined by Jason Linden again this week, and Jason had a bone to pick. But before that conversation, the guys discussed the promises made by Reds owner Bob Castellini when he purchased the franchise, and whether the ownership group had delivered on those pledges. The discussion then turned to whether the Reds will be in a position to live up to their promises any time soon...plus a healthy dose of Scooter Gennett talk! Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscrib...
May 24, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 209
Chad Dotson was joined by Doug Gray ( RedsMinorLeagues.com ) for an optimistic and ebullient episode of Redleg Nation Radio , as the guys reflected on the fact that the Reds actually won 7 out of 9 games, including a beautiful West Coast road trip. Seriously, this is a thing that actually happened. Chad and Doug also discussed what the Reds should do with Homer Bailey and Robert Stephenson, and whether interim manager Jim Riggleman should get the credit for Cincinnati's recent run of good baseba...
May 19, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 208
It's an emergency edition of the Redleg Nation Radio podcast! Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss the acquisition of Matt Harvey in exchange for longtime friend of the podcast, Devin Mesoraco. The conversation, however, eventually returned to the way the Cincinnati front office is conducting this rebuilding process. The results aren't pretty, as you might imagine. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rati...
May 09, 2018•48 min•Ep. 207
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together again for this week's episode of Redleg Nation Radio , but the conversation was a little different than our usual fun and games. We called out the Cincinnati front office for refusing to be honest with fans leading up to the 2018 season, and made a demand of the powers that be... Call Nick Senzel up NOW! Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at iT...
May 04, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 206
Chad Dotson was joined this week by Doug Gray (of RedsMinorLeagues.com), and the conversation quickly veered to one important question: Should we already consider the Cincinnati Reds' rebuilding process a failure? 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 ( chad...
Apr 27, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 205
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together again this week to discuss the firing of Reds manager Bryan Price, and what it means for the current version of the ol' Redlegs. The guys also did a deep dive into their expectations for the rest of the 2018 season, and they even passed a little judgment on the current state of the Reds "rebuild" process. Music for this episode provided by Freekbass . Please subscribe (on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn Radio), and give us a rating/review over at i...
Apr 20, 2018•54 min•Ep. 204
Jason Linden joined Chad Dotson this week to discuss the Cincinnati Reds' horrific start, and whether anything can be salvaged from this season. (Short answer: plenty to be optimistic about.) The guys also discuss the managerial failings of Bryan Price, and his future with the Redlegs. That was a less optimistic conversation. 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. ...
Apr 13, 2018•55 min•Ep. 203
