The Growler

Paul Dehner, Jay Morrison and Mo Egger welcome Bengals radio play-by-play announcer Dan Hoard to our newest show called My Favorite Game. Dan picks the 2021 Bengals-Raiders playoff game as his favorite game from the more than 200 he's called in his Bengals career and we talk through all the big-picture meaning and intricate minutiae that made that night special at Paul Brown Stadium. From the pandemonium in the seats to the tradition in the bars and Cartier shades on Joe Burrow's eyes, we tackle it all. All four of us rewatched the game and pick the MVP and winner of the night, offer many thoughts on the broadcast, what would have been with the opposite result, most memorable moments and so much more.  Enjoy.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@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 return to discuss the results of The Athletic's fan survey and why early signs of concern appear to be arriving with the base.  Plus, thoughts on Joe Burrow's conversation with Pardon My Take and why so much of what he said was notable for his season/career outlook.  Questions on the best time to be an NFL reporter, why Amarius Mims hasn't signed, the TV sale is back, an Odell Thurman story, why dads have it tough during childbirth and Cedar Point life lessons.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast Subscribe on Youtube to Team Sztanyo: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamSztanyoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conor Orr, of The MMQB and Sports Illustrated, joins Paul to discuss the Bengals' view through the national lens. They discuss his 100 bold predictions for the season, which included a Cincinnati trip to the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Why he picked Joe Burrow to be MVP, a special sauce he sees organizationally, the key issues in the AFC North and anticipating the breakup of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With vacations and Fourth of July taking over the dead period, Paul and Mark offer a show unloading the notebook of all the questions that were pushed down as newsier epsidoes took precedence. From Tee Higgins' alternative to mispronunciation of Bengals to why I've protested the pecan industry for two decades, this one gets weird.  Come for the position battles and stay for the Skyline hacks.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast Follow Team Sztanyo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamSztanyoSee 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 Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus as the hosts of the PFF NFL Podcast offer an analytical view of the outlook for Cincinnati. Talking about their divided opinion on the Bengals' roster, if the defense can sustain under Lou Anarumo, one of Steve's favorite picks in the entire draft that was made by the Bengals, the AFC North outlook, top 10 players on the team and status Steve's buffet with Amarius Mims, Orlando Brown and Trent Brown. 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 take on all your questions about Joe Burrow. From his great Parisian adventure to questions about injury history, training camp expectations, his view of OL play, off-field pursuits and potential controversies.  Plus a workshopped take about the stadium negotiations and our inability to solve global warming.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast Follow Team Sztanyo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamSztanyo  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul and Mo Egger, of ESPN1530, discuss the best Bengals futures bets for the season from Joe Burrow for MVP to wild parlays that could pad your pocket. Then they invent the alternative to the Bengals Ring of Honor and the Square of Dishonor. Discussing those that most soiled the reputation of the franchise over the history of the club.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast  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 truck through the dead period talking about optimism over the Bengals roster, training camp tips, access to Joe Burrow on Hard Knocks and the time James Harrison had enough of Paul.  Plus, Cincinnati vacation rankings, take workshop on player camps, embarrassing Cincinnati town names and when it's OK to trash a hotel room.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastSee 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 Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo to break down the Bengals' defensive offseason after a disappointing 2023. Anarumo shares his thoughts on the process of fixing the explosive play issue, pinpointing Sheldon Rankins and Geno Stone, the impact of Vonn Bell, depth approach on the defensive line and where progress stands with the collection of young players in the secondary.  After, Paul and Jay offer takeaways from the conversation, discuss news of the week including Tee Higgins signing the franchise tag and why you always have to be on high alert at Home Depot and Fairy Tale Festivals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Dehner Jr. and Mark Chalifoux officially entering the dead period of the offseason recapping what was seen and heard during the Bengals' mandatory minicamp.  That includes an extension for Ted Karras, Ja'Marr Chase showing up but not fully participating, the battle at cornerback what other deals the Bengals need to get done.  Plus, Eric Sztanyo asks about Bengals mayoral campaigns, listeners want to know about pet peeves, proper celebration of Flag Day and Mark feeds his kids to sharks on vacation.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast Follow Eric Sztanyo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamSztanyoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.