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Paul is joined by Charlie and Jeremy Rauch from Fox 19 as they conduct a draft of the most interesting Bengals-connected people of the 2025 season. This includes players, coaches, personnel staff and even opponents. They each draft three players and discuss what makes them so interesting in the big picture. Enjoy. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcastSubscribe to Charlie’s Chalkboard on Substack: https://charlieschalkboard.substack.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul and Mark kick off the weekend leaving the Who Dey Dark days behind them. -- Discussing fallout from last week's Who Dey Dark episode and the dawn of a new day. -- Use the info from our Best Bengals Bets show and get a $1500 first bet offer using the code GROWLER when you sign up at BetMGM-- A new lease framework has been agreed to, what matters and why we are all thrilled to be done discussing this topic (for a decade, at least). -- Why should there be hope on the defense besides Al Golden working a minor miracle? -- Visit IDEO U using the code GROWLER and become a better leader for 15 percent off. -- Answering Growl Pal questions on Dave Lapham, running marathons, FKWs, what to do before a game, the Bengals as trade partners, Hendrickson outcome predictions and Spaceballs 2. -- Growl Pal spotlight: Congrats to newest Growl Pal Peter! -- Meth Raccoon story of the week: Long live Cowboy Cody. -- Dad Life on the unchecked aggression in the gymnastics meet world. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul, Jay and Mo talk through their favorite Bengals and NFL future bets for this season. -- Jay is back from vacation and showing signs of maturation-- A brief rundown of the stadium situation as it comes to a head this week-- Get your free first bet offer worth up to $1500 today with BetMGM-- Mo Egger joins and we re-read one of his little articles from 2019 back to him-- Favorite Bengals bets including Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, an intriguing 100/1 Bengals swing, a high-value Super Bowl bet and the interesting cross-section of Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart in awards props. -- What's the difference between miserable and oppressive and a call for our friends at WLWT to provide the full Comfort Cast scale-- Is Bucce's fine?-- Jay's Got Stats on Hendrickson that are extremely interesting considering his current negotiation-- ARBIES on Bengals debuts and the grandfather of Bengals podcasting. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul and Mark break out a special episode where they answer all the questions from over the course of the year that came from the darkest topics for Bengals fans.What is the darkest and most concerning of today's storylines: Hendrickson/Stewart/Stadium?How would you rank the worst draft picks?What were the worst on-field moments this century?So many questions about ownership. Is there hope it gets better?Why are they the way they are?Should I allow my Steelers fan wife to be a Bengals fan for a year in protest of Aaron Rodgers?Biggest locker room cancers/bad characters of Paul's tenure?Is it time to change the Rock 'n' Rule the Jungle bit?Worst topics to write about?Growl Pal spotlight: Results of the sibling rivalry fundraising!Go see Mark on stage! Dad Life seeing 80s movies through the parental light and when dads reach their breaking point at Disney World. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul is joined by Lindsay Rhodes, of Sumer Sports and host of the Sumer Sports Show to talk about NFL analytics, their latest series "Sticky Stats" and how the Bengals fit into the conversation. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcastFollow Sumer Sports and listen to the Sticky Stats series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumersports-show/id1648601469See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul and Charlie take a wider view at the Bengals offseason. Who made strides, what trends mattered and who elicited the most concern. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcastSubscribe to Charlie’s Chalkboard on Substack: https://charlieschalkboard.substack.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul and Jay are joined by Mo Egger as they talk through the latest series of off-field distractions surrounding the Bengals. The Bengals finally released Germaine Pratt; Paul and Jay discuss why he deserved better from the front office. They check in on the latest non-update in the Trey Hendrickson contract situation. Hear from Shemar Stewart on why he isn't practicing. Mo joins to discuss the unsurprising nature of the Cincinnati Bengals contract drama and offers thoughts on the Bengals' relationship with Shemar Stewart going forward. Was this the way for Stewart to handle the dispute, and what does it say about the next four years? They dive into the exhaustive nature of the distractions and the erosion of Bengals' culture. They also discuss many questions related to the Cincinnati Reds' capture of the Ohio Cup. Jay's got Holdout Stats. ARBIES about a Bengals' offensive line dinner.Don't forget to use the code GROWLER at Bet MGM to win up to $1,500 in bonus bets!00:00 Theme Song01:39 Intro04:56 Germaine Pratt released10:11 Treys of Our Lives13:48 Shemar Stewart speaks out21:40 Mo Egger on Bengals' contract drama and Shemar Stewart43:59 Ohio Cup reactions and questions47:43 Jay's got Stats51:29 ARBIESContact us with questions or sponsorship inquiries at thegrowlerpodcast@gmail.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul is joined by his old Bengals beat partner and BBP co-host Jim Owczarski, now covering the Bucks for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. -- Background on Jim's history in Cincinnati and covering the Bengals-- Win $1,500 in a bonus bet at BetMGM! -- Best stories and moments of the 2015-18 run and the insane start to his tenure in Cincinnati (thanks to Adam Jones). -- What he learned about how the family negotiates and operates compared to the rest of the league-- What we learned from #BreaksOnAPlane-- Thoughts on Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh-- Jim's trip advice if you are going to the Green Bay game-- Get your tickets for the Logan Wilson Celebrity Softball Tournament-- Playing the hits: Power rankings and What's Making Jim Mad-- Dad life on when the machines become self-awareWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul, Jay and Mo come together to take a deeper look at the storylines developing at Bengals OTAs. Paul and Jay look at this week's Cincinnati Bengals news including the Bengals' personnel additions, Peyton Manning's Paycor Stadium visit, and Trey Hendrickson's Instagram post. They dive into potential Bengals breakout and regression candidates. Jay's Got Stats on breakouts and regressions. Mo joins to discuss his love of Pitbull and his thoughts on the Reds' speedway game. They also discuss what the approach should be in buying Jermaine Burton's maturity. Dan Pitcher talks about Joe Burrow's pocket awareness. ARBIES has an epic tease and a colleague shoutout.00:00 Theme song01:27 Jay just barely missed out on $51k!? and intro05:50 BetMGM and Nation Kitchen and Bar at the Banks is our live show home07:25 Bengals add personnel!11:39 Peyton Manning visit12:40 Treys of Our Lives14:47 Bengals offensive breakout candidates26:57 Bengals regression candidates29:33 Jay's Got Stats31:15 Mo discusses Pitbull and the Reds' speedway game35:36 Buying Jermaine Burton's maturity?49:47 Mo's Dad Life update53:20 Joe Burrow's pocket awareness1:01:16 Bengals defensive breakout candidates1:13:07 Overall OTA thoughts1:14:17 ARBIESUse the code Growler for up to $1500 in bonus bets at BetMGM.Contact us for sponsorship opportunities at thegrowlerpodcast@gmail.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul and Mark kick off the weekend on a wide range of Cincinnati Bengals topics.00:00 Theme Song00:25 Intro: Cicadas at Kings Island and flag status04:34 BetMGM and baseball bets7:00 Joe Burrow's Batmobile12:19 Bengals' Ring of Honor changes16:57 Which Bengals' past player to join today's team?21:17 Contact us if you want to partner for the season24:00 Bengals' scouting department changes27:22 Is this Bengals roster better than last year's?33:15 The Jackson Carman award35:01 Bengals players as cartoons40:05 Favorite Athens bars42:17 Ambush Light: Parents at kids' practices48:01 Growl Pal spotlight51:04 Weird news story of the week55:00 Dad LifeEnjoy up to a $1500 bonus bet at BetMGM courtesy of The Growler. Use code GROWLER.Sibling rivalry fundraiser in the Growl Pal spotlight. Support Ainsley's Angels: https://donate.ainsleysangels.org/fundraiser/6073521Email for sponsorships and Q&As: thegrowlerpodcast@gmail.comWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.