

The Growler
Paul Dehner Jr.
Paul Dehner Jr., senior Bengals writer for The Athletic, takes you inside Paycor Stadium to keep you informed and entertained on all things Bengals. He's joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox19 & Charlie's Chalkboard, Jay Morrison, of Sports Illustrated and comedian Mark Chalifoux across four shows a week to elevate the conversation about the team from gritty details to philosophical debates to comical storylines and postgame analysis.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 28min
PD&Jay: Burrow's privacy, Tee Higgins' representation and Bengals-Titans
Paul and Jay break down all the happenings from another crazy week at Paycor Stadium. My story on Brian Callahan and Zac Taylor (3:00) News of the week: Joe Burrow's privacy (6:00) Burrow's latest on Tee Higgins, finger pointing to the front office and an agent change with Mo Egger (16:00) Give a great Christmas gift to a football fan parent in your life: Future Fans Football! (47:00) Bengals-Titans game outlook: (50:00) Three minutes with Tyler Boyd (57:00) Jay's Got Stats, Growler Bet, Predictions, ARBIES and #GraetersWorthy (1:05) Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: https://linktr.ee/thegrowlerpodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 10, 2024 • 22min
Rewatch Reaction with Charlie Goldsmith: Bengals-Cowboys
Paul and Charlie Goldsmith offer thoughts on the initial rewatch of the Monday Night Football win against the Cowboys, including Lou Anarumo with a dose of creativity, Chase Brown's expanded usage in the passing game and Tanner Hudson carrying a baby through a minefield. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links 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.

Dec 10, 2024 • 34min
The Walkout: Bengals 27, Cowboys 20
Paul and Jay recap a wild game and an even wilder postgame in Dallas. The Bengals pull off a victory to break a three-game losing streak but after the game Joe Burrow suggested he has a plan to keep himself, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins together in Cincinnati. Discussing that bombshell, plus, Burrow's injury status, Chase's records, Chase Brown's ascension and the punt that changed the night. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links 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.

Dec 7, 2024 • 31min
PD&Jay: Previewing MNF in Dallas
Paul and Jay dive into every angle of the Bengals' Monday Night Football game against the Cowboys. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links 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.

Dec 6, 2024 • 1h 2min
Who Dey Light: BatMobile breakthroughs, Gronk ghosts and defense-fixing Cliff's Notes
Paul and Mark try to find the light side of the Bengals news even as the season gets dark. (5:00) Mark's favorite story of the week: The BatMobile expense report (10:30) Paul's favorite story of the week: Gronk ghosting Burrow sliding doors (16:00) Ranking Mark's tweets (21:00) Keller Williams' Eric Sztanyo on the darkest timeline and luxury urban living (28:00) Questions on fixing the defense and a Cliff's Notes of the offseason task (44:00) Future Fans, a great gift for any parent, or Lou Anarumo (47:00) Ambush Light on what storyline needs to be gone forever (52:00) See Mark at Go Bananas this weekend! (54:00) Dad life on road kill and YouTube comments, which have similar vibes Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links 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.

Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 17min
Balds Don't Lie: Lou Anarumo's words and Zac Taylor's responsibility
Paul and Jay are joined by Mo Egger as they sift through where to go from here following the latest defensive disaster. They run through the news of the week, including the latest round of rotations, benchings and decisions to stick with struggling starters. Hear from Lou Anarumo as he faces the heat of the continued struggles from his defensive group. Mo Egger joins to discuss who you build around (anybody?) and one of the saddest aspects of this season. Hear from Zac Taylor, answering questions about his responsibility to the defensive mess and view of what's going wrong. Paul and Jay also have RPBs, stats, a telling Growler Bet and ARBIES that would make Chad cry. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links 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.

Dec 2, 2024 • 22min
Bengals rewatch reaction with Charlie Goldsmith
Charlie Goldsmith joins to discuss the rewatch of the Bengals loss to the Steelers. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links 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.

Dec 2, 2024 • 25min
The Walkout: Steelers 44, Bengals 38
Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts. Paul and Jay talk through the latest defensive debacle, this time allowing 44 points and 520 yards to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a defeat that unofficially ended the hopes of their season. What does it mean for Lou Anarumo? What did Germaine Pratt say? Why Joe Burrow's comments again were important to parse through. All of these topics and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 30, 2024 • 30min
Introducing Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
We’re bringing you an episode of Against the Rules with author Michael Lewis (The Big Short, Moneyball). This season, Michael is examining the rise of sports betting in the U.S. and how it’s affected fans and players alike. Sports fans experience incredible highs and lows. But for a long time, no one bothered to study the minds or impulses of fans. Michael finds out how that’s changing as writers and academics learn more about the powerful psychology of fandom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
Who Dey Light: Ping pong, Josh Newton and ownership burner account emails
Paul is on vacation, so Jay Morrison steps into Who Dey Light with Mark. They get into the CONTROVERSIAL return of the ping pong tables, the players who can hold their own with a paddle, Joe Mixon’s gripes, what to expect from Josh Newton, a reason for optimism (?), an email from an ownership burner account, opinions on the Bengals scouting approach, a Growler bet, a holiday-themed RPB, some Steelers predictions, an ambush question for Jay, Mark recounts winning money based off Jay’s advice, beginner podcast advice, some Bengals injury updates, and MORE. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links 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.


