The Unofficial Bengals Podcast reviews the amazing, season-saving win on Monday Night Football against the Jaguars, including the performances of Browning, Chase, Mixon, and the rest of the crew. Observations, headlines, key plays, strategies, things that grind my gears about the NFL, a breakdown of quarterbacking techniques, and much more. I then preview the upcoming game against the Colts with an analysis of their team, and the keys to victory for our team. The breathtaking Monika and charisma...
Dec 07, 2023•53 min•Season 4Ep. 157
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast reviews the playoff picture, Joe Burrow's surgery, Jake Browning's first start, the coaching, NFL teams draining the clock while selling out for the touchdown when down by two scores, the Steelers game, The Sample Trample (yea I said it), the offense, the defense, the up-and-coming secondary, a preview of the Jags game, and so much more. Git your Bengals fix - it's all right here for you. A really candid episode for those who have consistently followed the show - b...
Nov 29, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 156
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast brings an empathetic message to Joe Burrow, and a uniquely inspiring open letter to Jake Browning on taking the helm and changing his destiny. Truly like nothing you've heard before. Spoken by a Bengal fan who gives everything, and leaves nothing 'on the field'. I review the playoff possibilities, to tank or not to tank, headlines, the Ravens game, the Burrow injury, the upcoming Steelers game, and all things Bengals as we head into swim or sink mode - not sink or ...
Nov 22, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 155
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast comes from breathtaking Long Beach Island, NJ and reviews the current Bengals headlines, Tyler Boyd, fans leaving the game too early, Joe Burrow, Trey Hendrickson, and a full preview of the Ravens game, including strategic considerations. Caution: I'm in a bit of a mood for this episode, so my heart is often speaking just as loud as my brain. This is a good one.. I then review the Texans game in detail - why the offense stalled, the good and the bad, key plays, obs...
Nov 16, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 154
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast has renamed the show for this poignant episode. Welcome to The Joe Burrow Appreciation Podcast, with an in-depth look at the game of the best QB in the NFL. I also break down the Bills game in full detail, and preview the Texans game. I'm telling you, this is some big time Joe Burrow and Bengals talk that will get you through your week hungry for Sunday's game. The magnificent and gorgeous Monika and marvelous and brilliant Ms. M emcee, and Evan McPherson gives his...
Nov 09, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 153
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast talks about the Bengals rise up the standings, Joe Burrow's leadership, attitude and performance, and the coaching. As well as a deep dive into the win over the 49ers - including game observations, player performances and a spirited breakdown of the key plays. The gorgeous Monika and beautiful Jocelyn emcee, and Evan McPherson lends his support to the show. No one, for real - no one talks Bengals quite like The Unofficial Bengals Podcast! Learn more about your ad c...
Nov 02, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 152
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast runs through the position groups, players, and coaches, and talks about everyone's performances up to this point. All 53 players are discussed. Then, a preview of the upcoming Niners' game with analysis of coaching, players, what to watch out for, strategies, keys to the game, predictions, and much, much more. The lovely Monika and charming Allie emcee, and Evan McPherson lends his support to the show. No one analyzes this roster and talks Bengals quite like The Un...
Oct 26, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 151
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast takes a look at where we're at in the season right now - Burrow's rejuvenation, one game back in the division and conference, Ja'Marr Chase, our secondary of the future coming to age already, the Cardinals game, the upcoming Seattle game preview, the bye week and next 4 games, and much, much more. The lovely Monika emcees, and The Madd Backer, Adrian Ross, lends his ongoing support to the show. No one talks Bengals quite like The Unofficial Bengals Podcast!! Learn ...
Oct 12, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 150
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast reviews the season so far - what's up with our beloved Bengals, how teams are strategizing against us, and Joe Burrow's situation. Then I break down the Titans game as far as what contributed to the loss, individual performances, coaching decisions, and much more. ...Followed by a quick preview of the upcoming Cardinals game. The lovely Monika, and charismatic Brit Liesel emcee, and The Madd Backer, Adrian Ross, lends his support to the show. No one talks Bengal qu...
Oct 04, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 149
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast reviews the Rams game and previews the Titans game like no other. This episode includes: Headlines Observations Why We Won Game Flow Joe Burrow The Good & The Bad Key Plays 1st drive of The 2nd Half & The Coaching Mindset Summary/Titans Preview Bengals superfan Mark Walters, aka 'The 3rd Down Guy' stops in with firsthand observations from Paycor Stadium on Monday Night, the breathtaking Monika and the otherworldly Jocelyn emcee, and Evan McPherson lends his...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 148
A complete review of the Bengals v. Ravens, including: Headlines Observations Why we lost Joe Burrow The good and the bad Key Plays First drive of the 2nd half Summary Analysis of where we stand right now The magnificent Monika and the amazing Ava emcee, and The Madd Backer, Adrian Ross, lends his support to the show. No one talks Bengals quite like The Unofficial Bengals Podcast!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 147
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast review of the Bengals v. Browns game. One of my favorite things to do in the world is review a Bengals game! Here is the episode breakdown: Observations Why we lost Game flow Joe Burrow The good and the bad Key plays 1st drive of the 2nd half Summary Then Tom McLeavey stops in for another 'McLeavey Minute', where he discusses the game, the Burrow contract and its impact on the team, Higgins, and the La'el Collins cut. The beautiful Monika and brilliant Margaret emc...
Sep 13, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 146
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast's preview of the upcoming Browns game - including the headlines, new roster additions, Joe Burrow's contract and game status, and which players are going to shine this week. Then...a full breakdown of the Browns lineup and strategies for both attacking their weaknesses, and limiting their strengths - what to watch out for, what philosophies/gameplans should work best, how to open the game offensively, and a rousing prediction on how the game will turn out. The deva...
Sep 07, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 145
The Unofficial Bengals favorite time of the offseason is formulating my final roster. In this episode, I talk about each position group, the players who will make it, the biggest battles and toughest decisions for the coaching staff, the practice squad, the rookies, the UDFA's, players without the big name or pedigree that have been lights-out this preseason, and much more. The ravishing, ravishing Monika emcees, and Evan McPherson lends his support to the show. No one talks final Bengals roster...
Aug 29, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 144
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast starts breaking down the roster battles and forecasts who will make the team. I also review the Falcons game in detail, the backup QB's, Nick Scott, DJ Turner, Raymond Johnson, the opening drive by the Falcons, end-of-game decisions, and much more. The lovely Monika and amazing Allie emcee, and Evan McPherson lends his support to the show. No one talks Bengals quite like The Unofficial Bengals Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 23, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 143
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast reviews the first preseason game against the Packers with analysis of each position group, and pretty much every player - Tycen Anderson, Dax Hill, the QB's, Myles Murphy, DJ Turner, Evan McPherson, Chase Brown, and much, much more. The lovely Monika, and electric Brit, Liesel, emcee this kick-start to the season. No one reviews a Bengals game quite like The Unofficial Bengals Podcast!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 142
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast's take on everything that's been happening so far in training camp. The roster battles, the depth chart, Joe Burrow, Logan Wilson, the transactions, injuries, position group standouts, the free agents, draft picks UDFA's, headlines, stadium improvements, uniforms, who said what, and much more. Then I give a preview of the Packers game to get you ready for preseason game 1, with a host of things to keep your eye on and look out for. If this preview doesn't get you p...
Aug 10, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 141
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast welcomes in friend of the show and sports news anchor for Fox19, Joe Danneman. Joe gives takes from someone who is on the field and in the locker room for Bengals training camp, the regular season, and the postseason. We discuss the Joe Burrow injury from someone who was 20 yards away when it happened, the standouts of training camp, the contract situations of the big 3, locker room observations from last year's playoff run, biggest stories of 2023, a day in the li...
Aug 02, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 140
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast welcomes back old friend and OG, Sans! We discuss each position group heading into training camp, focusing on the new acquisitions via the draft and free agency. We review what each player brings to the table, and the impact that they will have on the team. It's been a while since Sans was a regular on the show, but my 'Bengals talk' chemistry with him is one of the strongest of anyone I've ever had on the show. This is must-listen podcasting! The absolutely scinti...
Jul 27, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 132
This episode of The Unofficial Bengals Podcast starts with a discussion of the Joe Mixon contract restructuring. Then we welcome in good friend, Bengal Jim Foster. Perhaps the most famous and popular Bengal fan, and host of the largest tailgate in Cincinnati! We go game-by-game and talk about the matchup, and what he has planned for the tailgate for each game. Bengal Jim doesn't just host a home tailgate that is 5000 strong, he also brings a contingent to each road game, and organizes a tailgate...
Jul 19, 2023•33 min
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast welcomes Professor Scott Burson, author of the authorized biography 'From Bulldog To Bengal: The Joe Burrow Story'. Everything you wanted to know about Joe Burrow, the inner workings of who he is, and where he came from. Told through the eyes of longtime Athens resident, who was there from the beginnings of Joe Burrow's life and football career. We discuss the early years, when it was evident that he had what it takes to play in the NFL, youth football, high school...
Jul 13, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 139
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast breaks down the biggest stories of minicamp prior to the team getting a 5-week 'summer vacation' prior to the big grind of training camp, preseason, and ultimately, Week 1 - Joe Burrow picking up where he left off, Ja'Marr Chase's goals and soundbytes, right tackle, Cam Taylor-Britt, Jonah's change of heart, Boyd, Battle, the injuries, Coach Taylor's approach, and much more. I then break down some of Joe Burrow's words from his post-minicamp press conference. This ...
Jun 21, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 138
I, Frank LaPlaca, host of The Unofficial Bengals Podcast, have been fortunate to be a Bengal fan since 1976. So I have a fairly unique perspective on the Bengal greats, because I have seen all of them play during their careers. Beyond that, beyond the stats or the highlight reels, I know what each of these players meant to the Bengals while they were playing the game. So this episode reviewing the Ring of Honor candidates is not a run through stats and stories passed down through the generations...
Jun 07, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 137
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast runs through the headlines of the spring workouts - then I analyze the upcoming season by dividing it into 4 parts. The path to the Super Bowl becomes much clearer when you take it 4 games at a time and analyze your opponents, the road trips, the home advantages, prime time games, who your toughest opponents face the week before they play you, long road trips, back-to-back home and road games, overachievers, underachievers, divisional rivals, tough stretches, easy ...
May 24, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 136
In this episode of The Unofficial Bengals Podcast, I review the undrafted free agents, what positions we went heavy on, which UDFA's have the best shot, quotes from Joe Burrow, Charlie Jones, the spring practices, and much, much more. The vivacious, indisputable Monika, and the one-of-a-kind Allie emcee this brisk, 9-minute run-through of Bengals happenings. No one talks Bengals quite like The Unofficial Bengals Podcast - spread the word, and I promise I'll let them know that you were here first...
May 18, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 135
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast initial reaction to the schedule, the tougher games, the easier games, Prime Time, the bye, KC, the first 6, the last 3, NFL Network's coverage, and much more! The drop-dead beautiful Monika, and the Absolutely Amazing Ava emcee this abbreviated episode. You may not finish your morning coffee before this episode is over! And no one emcee's quite like these beautiful, accomplished talents! And please believe me - no one breaks down a Cincinnati Bengals' schedule qui...
May 13, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 133
The Unofficial Bengals Podcast's in-depth review of the draft, our draft picks, our drafting strategy, our opponents' drafts, the front office, the roster implications, Goodell, Gio, AJ, undrafted free agents, salary cap outlook, and everything else you want to hear about regarding this epic event. Then, Tom McLeavey stops in for a strong and memorable 'McLeavey Minute' - don't miss this one. The lovely Monika emcee's, and The Madd Backer, Adrian Ross, gives his support to the show. No one talks...
May 11, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 128
The Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers all added to their roster last weekend courtesy of the three-day extravaganza known as the 2023 NFL Draft. On paper, which team triumphed, and which team trudged along? Join Fans First Sports Network's Jeremy Betz and Andrew Wilbar as they highlight the haul for each team in the AFC North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2023•42 min
In this episode, we debut the first episode of the Bengals Blitz portion of the Cut to the Chase Sports Podcast. I am joined by my good friend and veteran Jake Cure as we evaluate each of the Bengals draft selections and give our thoughts on the class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 09, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Here's a clip featuring the Bengals from the latest episode of The Call Sheet on Fans First Sports Network with 3-time championship winning coach and NFL fan K.T. Smith. Join K.T. in sharing his coaching perspective and how it translates to the NFL game. On this episode, Coach Smith breaks down the teams with not the best, but the most interesting drafts from each division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2023•11 min
