Cincinnati Magazine Podcast

Nuxhall Way: And So It Begins

April 15, 2016 17:08 - 38 minutes - 46.4 MB

In the first Nuxhall Way podcast of what is sure to be a long season for Reds fans, associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams take stock of the first two weeks of the season for the Reds. Raisel Iglesias and Brandon Finnegan look promising, Eugenio Suarez is mashing, and Devin Mesoraco is ailing, but early season optimism has been squashed by a crushing sweep in Chicago this week. We talk about how the healthy ways for Reds fans to approach this season. Subscribe and rate/review the ...

Inside the Religion Issue

April 01, 2016 16:23 - 55 minutes - 58.7 MB

The feature package in our April issue began with a question: just how Catholic is Cincinnati? The city has numerous Catholic institutions that make Cincinnati seem very Catholic. But as we discovered and discuss on the podcast, the answer isn't so simple. We also talk about how religion in the city is changing before talking about Justin's feature on the controversial Gladstone Community Church. Then, we talk with associate managing editor Alyssa Konermann about her examination of the ficti...

Live at the Lodge: Reds Misery and Burgers

March 29, 2016 19:13 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

The Reds are not going to be very good at baseball this year. Vegas has their expected season win total set at 71, which actually seems optimistic given the fact that any member of the opening day rotation could walk down the street without even so much as a second glance from diehard Reds fans. Still, Opening Day is a unique Cincinnati spectacle and even when the team is lousy, going to GABP on a warm summer evening can still be a good time. We talk about the upcoming baseball season, our b...

Forkopolis: Jean-Robert de Cavel and Jeff Mathews

March 17, 2016 16:37 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

When Jean-Robert de Cavel arrived in Cincinnati 22 years ago, the dining scene was remarkably different than it is today. From working at the dearly departed Maisonette to opening his own restaurants, de Cavel has had a front row seat to the city's food transformation. We sat down with him at his restaurant, Jean-Robert's Table, and talked about his experience in Cincinnati. Later, we sat down with dining critic Jeff Mathews to talk about when he started thinking critically about food and wh...

Live at the Lodge: Chili and Trivia

March 12, 2016 17:06 - 52 minutes - 45.8 MB

In Cincinnati Magazine's first-ever live podcast, Adam and Justin meet new friends, discuss the cultural importance of the chili parlor, and ask trivia questions about movies that are already old news. This episode was recorded live at the Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge on February 29, so please excuse all the outdated references.

Inside the Top 10 Restaurants Issue

February 24, 2016 21:55 - 45 minutes - 64 MB

In a city with a rapidly growing culinary scene, how exactly do you decide which restaurants to rank in the top 10? We talked with dining editor Joanne Drilling about the machinations behind selecting where to eat in Cincinnati. Before that, we talk about Justin's story on the dominant UC Dance Team and assess our own dance skills. (Spoiler: we've got moves for days.) And make sure to check out a live recording of the podcast at the Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge on Monday, February 29 at ...

Forkopolis: A Poutine Appreciation

February 08, 2016 17:32 - 26 minutes - 20.2 MB

For this month's issue, digital editor Amy Brownlee searched the city for poutine in all its different shapes and sizes, with her Canadian husband Tim being the judge of poutine authenticity. Since Tim has a lifetime's worth of experience being Canadian, associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams decided to sit down over a meal of poutine and discuss the finer points of the Canadian delicacy and ascertain its place within the country's culinary landscape.

Inside the Hidden Cincy Issue

January 28, 2016 03:53 - 46 minutes - 36.8 MB

The February issue of Cincinnati Magazine is filled with 51 items located throughout the region that you may have overlooked. We talk with director of editorial operations Amanda Boyd Walters about how she helped curate the list of Hidden Cincy items and discussed what hidden finds we were particularly surprised by. But before that, we talk about the story behind the story of Prince Sammons and his journey to America.

Fulcher 2 Stay: The End

January 13, 2016 16:49 - 51 minutes - 39.3 MB

The Bengals have made losing in the playoffs an art form, but not some ornate 17th century piece on display at the Louvre. It's more like Andy Warhol's famed "Piss Paintings" where the artist actually urinated on canvas and called it art. In just about the most soul-crushing way possible, the Bengals failed to win a playoff game yet again. Associate editors Justin Williams and Adam Flango relive the moments through the eyes of morose Bengals fans (including a special guest!) and a happy Stee...

Fulcher 2 Stay: Wild Card Week

January 06, 2016 17:26 - 44 minutes - 34.8 MB

It was always meant to happen this way. The Bengals face the Steelers for a third time this season, with ghosts of playoffs past lingering in the shadows. Cincinnati and its fans are trying to exorcise the demons of 10 years ago, and the Steelers are attempting to play spoiler yet again. Needless, to say, we here at the Fulcher 2 Stay podcast are conflicted. So listen to this week's episodes for thoughts on A.J. McCarron's confidence, Antwon Blake's incompetence, and a grand theory about And...

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 16

December 29, 2015 22:29 - 38 minutes - 29.8 MB

So it turns out A.J. McCarron may not actually be headed to the Hall of Fame. The Bengals lost to the Broncos on Monday Night Football, putting their hopes of securing a first round bye in a rather precarious position. Are the Bengals resigned to yet another year of the narrative that they can't win in the playoffs? Because if so, we here at the Fulcher 2 Stay podcast are not excited about it, for very different reasons. Send your feelings on Keith Wenning to [email protected]

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 15

December 23, 2015 17:07 - 36 minutes - 27.9 MB

In a game that sullied the exciting reputation of paint drying, the Bengals emerged victorious in San Francisco, setting up a pivotal matchup with the Broncos this Monday. The real question though is just how good is AJ McCarron? He's already proven to be better than Andy Dalton (undefeated as a starter) and looks to be on the same trajectory as the likes of Elway, Montana, Brady, and Manning. But is it possible that comparison is an insult to McCarron? Yes, it certainly is. Email your thoug...

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 14

December 15, 2015 21:54 - 42 minutes - 33.3 MB

Our script for the movie about the Super Bowl run for the 2015 Cincinnati Bengals has taken a dramatic turn. With one swift thumb to the knee/thigh region, the Bengals dramatically damaged what was one of the most promising seasons in team history. In the episode, we pick up the pieces following Andy Dalton's injury and assess what the future holds for a Bengals team that now features three prominent players named A.J. Email your sob story to [email protected]

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 13

December 09, 2015 15:18 - 44 minutes - 35.2 MB

The Bengals destroying the Browns is hardly worth discussing, so this we discuss the likelihood that Andy Dalton's optimal mode of seduction is acoustic guitar, the love lives of Tyler Eifert and Kevin Huber, and predict the result of this weekend's clash against the Steelers. For more Bengals coverage, visit cincinnatimagazine.com/fulcher2stay

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 12 with Jim Owczarski

December 01, 2015 23:20 - 44 minutes - 33.5 MB

Rather than focusing on another boring Bengals win, we here at Fulcher 2 Stay decide to take a look at a few interesting numbers that help explain the Bengals run to 9-2. Then Justin talks with Jim Owczarski about injury luck, Tyler Eifert's historic season, and the eternal quest to interview Geno. Email the pod at [email protected] and find us at cincinnatimagazine.com.

Fulcher 2 Stay Podcast: Week 11

November 25, 2015 18:26 - 29 minutes - 24 MB

As we discussed in last week's Fulcher 2 Stay Podcast, the Bengals rarely lose when Andy Dalton plays well. Well, Sunday night's loss to the Cardinals proved to be one of the rare instances where Dalton's solid play didn't translate into a win. The fickle thing is, had the team not shit the bed against Texans, this loss would have been perfectly acceptable and maybe even respectable considering the competition. As it were, some panic has set in among this tortured fanbase, but we here at the...

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 10

November 18, 2015 03:12 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MB

The 2015 Cincinnati Bengals have finally joined the ranks of the defeated. After a 10-6 loss to the Houston Texans and noted Bengals slayer T.J. Yaters, a loss that recalled nightmares of the Bad Andy Dalton from years past, associate editors Justin Williams and Adam Flango look at what exactly went wrong. But more importantly, they analyze the greatest postgame war of words in NFL history.

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 9

November 10, 2015 16:51 - 39 minutes - 31.3 MB

Another routine win has put the Bengals at 8-0, halfway to the undefeated season that the Mayans predicted eons ago. Associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams touch briefly on the victory against the Browns, but also predict outcome for the remaining eight games. All the while, they contemplate the role of the quarterback guru. Send Bengals thoughts to [email protected]

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 8

November 04, 2015 22:02 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MB

It took seven weeks, but the Bengals finally played a pretty bad football game. Andy Dalton fell back into old, intercept-y habits, penalties cost the team valuable yards, and sure scoring chances were squandered. But the end of the narrative was unfamiliar: the Bengals won. That it came against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the only other team in the division within shouting distance of first place, made it even better. Justin Williams and Adam Flango look at just how the Bengals managed to find...

Fulcher 2 Stay: Casting the Bengals Movie

October 27, 2015 16:56 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

With the Bengals on a bye last week, we here at Fulcher 2 Stay thought it would make the most sense to capitalize on the inevitable Super Bowl run by the Bengals and cast the movie that will most certainly be made about this year's team. So we called up our old friend Justin Lin, signed him up as director, and took casting upon ourselves. Email your casting thoughts to [email protected] and we'll take them up with Justin. Find all of our Bengals content at cincinnatimagazine.com/fulcher...

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 6 with Lindsay Patterson

October 20, 2015 16:35 - 48 minutes - 39.8 MB

Heading into their bye week, the Cincinnati Bengals are tied for the best start in team history with a 6-0 record. Now, the team hasn't played many particularly exciting games over that stretch, but maybe that's a good thing for Marvin Lewis and his army of clones. Associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams talk about the win over the Bills, Andy Dalton's historic pace, and nakedness in the locker room. The guys are also joined by Beyond the Stripes co-host Lindsay Patterson. Email t...

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 5 with Carlos Dunlap

October 14, 2015 13:52 - 50 minutes - 41.5 MB

Through three quarters, the Bengals looked destined to lose yet another important game, despite competency from the usual culprits. But a stirring performance by the pass rush led a comeback win against the Seahawks, keeping Cincinnati's (almost certainly) perfect season in tact. Associate editors Justin Williams and Adam Flango break down how the Bengals won the game and talk with defensive end Carlos Dunlap about the win. Email the guys at [email protected]

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 4

October 07, 2015 20:15 - 35 minutes - 31.2 MB

Another week, another convincing Bengals victory. The team is 4-0 and at the top of an underwhelming conference. But with the Seahawks coming into town, the Bengals will face their stiffest test of the season. Associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams discuss nerves, confidence in Andy Dalton, and whether it's already time to be looking to the playoffs. Email the guys with any thoughts, feelings, and questions at [email protected].

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 3

October 01, 2015 16:36 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MB

After Andy Dalton's burst of competence against the Ravens, Adam Flango and Justin Williams wonder if this time, at long last, Andy Dalton has turned a corner. Also, A.J. Green is still good—the linebacking corps not so much—and there's a discussion about hairbrushes. Send any questions to the guys via Twitter with #F2S or email them to [email protected]

Fulcher 2 Stay: Week 2 with Pete Prisco

September 24, 2015 19:54 - 21 minutes - 17.8 MB

After two weeks and two wins, the Bengals have begun planning a Super Bowl parade down Vine Street. But they still have 14 more games to play, so with that in mind, we take a look at what has gone right early on and what needs to happen for the team to stay atop the division. In the absence of Justin Williams, this week we're joined by CBSsports.com senior NFL columnist Pete Prisco. For more coverage of the Bengals, make sure to check out Cincinnatimagazine.com/fulcher2stay

Fulcher 2 Stay: David Fulcher

September 10, 2015 22:17 - 50 minutes - 41.7 MB

Fulcher 2 Stay was a seminal play call in the NFL. It is the basis of the modern day zone blitz, a scheme prevalent throughout the league. And the man that made it happen was former Bengals safety David Fulcher. We spoke with him about the play call that inspired the name and even got his thoughts on this upcoming season. But before that, we discuss the living legacy of Marvin Lewis and how the Bengals might fare this season. Stay tuned each week for a new episode and use the hashtag #F2S to...

Nuxhall Way: Farewell, 2015 Reds

September 04, 2015 16:02 - 31 minutes - 30.4 MB

Though there may still be a month left in the season, Cincinnati Magazine associate editors Justin Williams and Adam Flango thought that it was about time to eulogize the 2015 Cincinnati Reds. They try to find silver linings in Joey Votto's spectacular season and a few bright young players, but inevitably end up bummed that the team stinks. Find some end of the season Reds content at CincinnatiMagazine.com/NuxhallWay and follow the magazine on twitter @CincinnatiMag

Nuxhall Way: Reds vs. Pirates and The Great Reboot

August 06, 2015 21:57 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

The small fracas between the Reds and Pirates got us thinking: who would win if there was an actual fight between the two teams? (These are the kinds of Reds conversations we've resorted to in August.) Also, what exactly does Walt Jocketty mean by the word reboot? Cincinnati Magazine associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams discuss this and more. Check out more Nuxhall Way content at cincinnatimagazine.com/nuxhallway and send the guys questions @adam_flango and @williams_justin

Nuxhall Way: The Reds Fan That Got Away and Grant Freking

July 24, 2015 16:04 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MB

After a fan ran onto the field at GABP and escaped untouched, Cincinnati Magazine associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams thought it best to examine what might have been the most exciting part of the Reds' season. Nuxhall Way contributor Grant Freking also joins the podcast to talk potential trades ahead of next Friday's deadline. Questions, thoughts, and feelings? Share them at CincinnatiMagazine.com/NuxhallWay, @CincinnatiMag, @Willams_Justin, and @Adam_Flango

All-Star Special: Joe Posnanski, Will Leitch, and Chad Dotson

July 10, 2015 18:02 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

With the All-Star Game coming to Cincinnati this week, Cincinnati Magazine associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams talk with NBC Sports national columnist Joe Posnanski, Sports on Earth senior writer Will Leitch, and Nuxhall Way regular Chad Dotson to get ready. Topics include Johnny Cueto, the Reds impending rebuild, rating GABP, and appreciating Skyline.

Nuxhall Way: An Early Farewell to Johnny

July 03, 2015 00:32 - 39 minutes - 30.2 MB

The end of the Johnny Cueto era in Cincinnati seems imminent, so Cincinnati Magazine associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams look back at just how good Cueto was over the last eight seasons. They also look behind the scenes at the oral history of the collision between Pete Rose and Ray Fosse in the 1970 All-Star Game.

Nuxhall Way: Joel Luckhaupt, Reds statistician

June 17, 2015 16:34 - 42 minutes - 35 MB

Cincinnati Magazine associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams play a rousing WAR trivia game, look at where Todd Frazier's season could rank historically, and talk with Joel Luckhaupt, the statistician for the Reds TV broadcasts. Check out all our Nuxhall Way content at CincinnatiMagazine.com, and send us thoughts, questions, and feelings with #NuxhallWay: @CincinnatiMag, @Adam_Flango, @Williams_Justin.

Nuxhall Way Podcast: Mo Egger

June 04, 2015 16:22 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

Cincinnati Magazine associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams assess just how hopeless the Reds season has become before talking with ESPN Radio personality Mo Egger about what's next for the Reds. Check out all our Nuxhall Way content at CincinnatiMagazine.com, and send us thoughts, questions, and feelings with #NuxhallWay: @CincinnatiMag, @Adam_Flango, @Williams_Justin.

Nuxhall Way: Taking Stock of the Reds

May 21, 2015 21:35 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

The Cincinnati Reds sit at 18-22 in mid-May, but unfortunately for Reds fans, that record seems about right. Cincinnati Magazine Associate editors Adam Flango and Justin Williams look at reasons for hope, doubt, fear, and loathing at this point in the season. Send your thoughts, feelings, and questions with #NuxhallWay to @Williams_Justin, @Adam_Flango, and @CincinnatiMag or email them to [email protected]. Make sure to check out all of our Nuxhall Way content on CincinnatiMagaz...

Intro to Cincinnati Magazine Podcasts

May 12, 2015 18:13 - 2 minutes - 3.24 MB

Cincinnati Magazine will now be offering podcasts, primarily focusing on the Reds and Bengals. Subscribe and rate the podcast on iTunes and make sure to check out more content at CincinnatiMagazine.com.