Hear That Podcast Growlin': A show about the Cincinnati Bengals
476 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 101 ratingsJoin The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. and a cast of rotating guests as they cover everything Bengals!
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Farewell HTPG, hello The Growler
February 29, 2024 14:45 - 8 minutesThis is the final episode of HTPG and trailer for The Growler. The podcast is moving, new name, new location. You must subscribe at the new spot to keep getting Paul's Bengals podcasts. You can subscribe to The Growler (multiple episodes up now!) using TheGrowlerPodcast.com, wherever you get your podcasts and these links. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prepping for combine, free agency
February 20, 2024 17:10 - 1 hourPaul and Dave on what they'll be watching next week in Indianapolis, the Brock Bowers buzz and Mo Egger joins to talk through Joe Mixon and clown emojis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Impact of new coaches and Bengals-Chiefs blueprints
February 13, 2024 17:25 - 1 hourHear from new passing game coordinator Justin Rascati as well as OC Dan Pitcher on the new coaching staff. Plus, Mo Egger of ESPN1530 joins to discuss the next stage of Tee Higgins and Bengals-Chiefs blueprints. And Dave makes Usher mad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Super Bowl, Senior Bowl and Tee Higgins injury history
February 06, 2024 17:45 - 1 hourPaul and Dave are joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530 as they break down the Bengals news with the Super Bowl on the horizon. Breaking down the most interesting storylines emanating from Vegas plus celebrating four weeks until the franchise tag deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mock Offseason analysis with Mo Egger and James Rapien
January 30, 2024 20:53 - 1 hourPaul and Dave are joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530 and James Rapien of Enter The Jungle and Cincinnati Bengals Talk to break down their sheets in the Mock Offseason exercise. Plus, discussion of Brian Callahan's news conference in Tennessee and Dan Pitcher's promotion to offensive coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Pitcher, the OC plan and Brian Callahan to Tennessee
January 23, 2024 17:35 - 1 hourPaul and Dave go through how Brian Callahan landed the job in Nashville and what could shake up the succession plan to Dan Pitcher. Plus, Mo Egger joins to talk about the idea of needing to be a play-caller. Then one quick look at this weekend's games and the legend of our guy Jay Morrison grows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bengals takeaways from Super Wild Card Weekend
January 16, 2024 17:30 - 1 hourPaul and Dave discuss the latest on Brian Callahan's interview circuit and what stood out about this past weekend through a Bengals lens. ESPN1530's Mo Egger hops in on the convo and also decides to get a rant off his chest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Snapshot of the Bengals' offseason
January 09, 2024 18:00 - 1 hourPaul and Dave run through what to expect from the Bengals through every step of the offseason, from retaining coaches to free agency to the draft and positional priority. Then ESPN1530's Mo Egger joins to discuss what moves he'd like to see emphasized and why he can't stay calm discussing the calmest humans on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout Live Room Q&A
January 08, 2024 00:30 - 38 minutesPaul hops into the live room to take questions about the offseason as it officially begins following the Bengals win against the Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bye-bye to the Big 3?
January 05, 2024 16:30 - 36 minutesPaul is joined by Mike Petraglia of the Jungle Roar Podcast to talk through the initial stages of the offseason process before the season finale against Cleveland. Plus, hear from Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd with their thoughts on the future of the receiver trio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to make of the 2023 Bengals?
January 02, 2024 18:00 - 1 hourPaul and Dave run through more fallout from the Bengals' playoff hopes coming to an end in Kansas City. ESPN1530's Mo Egger joins for a philosophical discussion of what the lessons and takeaways should be from this year. Plus, a new, incredible era in growler bets and a perfect idea that will get a drink thrown on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout: Chiefs 25, Bengals 17
January 01, 2024 02:30 - 17 minutesRecapping another season-ending loss in Kansas City and reaction from a locker room that dealt with its first time missing the playoffs since 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing Kansas City with Nate Taylor
December 28, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutesHear from offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo on the major issues facing their groups in Kansas City. Then Nate Taylor joins from Kansas City to talk through a Chiefs team that is in a confounding tailspin. Plus, growler bet and prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hope, reality and blame
December 26, 2023 17:10 - 1 hourPaul and Dave run through the numbers of the playoff possibilities after hopes were revived during a weekend of losses to the bloated AFC middle. Mo Egger joins to talk through what is responsible for the AFC North failure and just how historically brutal this division has been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout: Steelers 34, Bengals 11
December 23, 2023 06:10 - 29 minutesPaul is joined (and driven) by old partner Jay Morrison for a breakdown from the front seats of a Dodge Challenger on the road home from Pittsburgh and the latest AFC North debacle for the Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing Pittsburgh with Ryan Wilson, Tyler Dunne
December 21, 2023 22:57 - 59 minutesPaul welcomes Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports and Tyler Dunne of Go Long TD to talk through the Bengals' matchup with the Steelers, what's wrong in Pittsburgh, Jake Browning madness, locker room culture and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the ceiling here?
December 19, 2023 16:29 - 1 hourPaul and Dave talk through what the latest chapter of the Jake Browning fairy tale means for the 2023 Bengals. Plus, Mo Egger joins to discuss what could derail a run and why Saturday was his favorite Bengals regular season win. Then a complicated day in growler bet history and a PSA about bald people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bengals 27, Vikings 24 (OT)
December 16, 2023 23:37 - 20 minutesTrying to make sense of a wild day at Paycor Stadium and a resilient Bengals team putting together an improbable run to a potential playoff berth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing Minnesota with Kelsey Conway and Matt Coller
December 14, 2023 18:10 - 1 hourPaul is joined by Kelsey Conway, of Cincinnati.com, as they talk through the personalities of this team and if Lou Anarumo's defense can be trusted. Plus, Matt Coller, of Purple Insider, offers perspective on the unique test of the Vikings. Plus, a surprise appearance from Cincinnati.com photographer Sam Greene and a delightfully off-the-rails conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recalibrating the offense and the expectations
December 12, 2023 18:45 - 1 hourPaul and Dave discuss the new look of the Jake Browning offense. Mo Egger joins to look at the potential future changes with Joe Burrow and how to view the AFC playoff picture. Plus, listener Q&A, growler apologies and a holiday ARBIES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout: Bengals 34, Colts 14
December 10, 2023 23:15 - 22 minutesPaul and Dave talk through the latest surprising performance from the Bengals offense and quarterback Jake Browning. Plus, the emergence of Chase Brown, closing wreckage of Trey Hendrickson and a playoff picture that has them sneaking in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bengals return to relevancy with QBs coach Dan Pitcher, Mo Egger
December 07, 2023 19:00 - 1 hourDan Pitcher joins the show to take us behind the scenes of Jake Browning's remarkable transformation from Pittsburgh dud to Jacksonville diamond. Brian Callahan pontificates on Drew Sample. Mo Egger shows off his radio DJ voice. Plus, a look ahead to Indianapolis, swamp stories from Florida, a growler winner and predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout: Bengals 34, Jaguars 31 (OT)
December 05, 2023 07:22 - 20 minutesScenes from The Jake Browning Game in Jacksonville where the Bengals backup quarterback restored hope in Cincinnati's season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Takes on the state of the Bengals with Charlie Goldsmith
November 30, 2023 17:05 - 1 hourPaul welcomes Charlie Goldsmith of Cincinnati.com to offer takes on how the Bengals got to this point, how they dig out and the disrespect within the Reds mascot community. Plus, Kurt Warner offers thoughts on Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow and Jake Browning. Finally, Bengals Growler Bet, ARBIES and predictions for Monday Night Football in Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making sense of the mess with Mo Egger
November 28, 2023 17:30 - 1 hourPaul and Dave discuss the abundance of news and reactions from Sunday’s loss to the Steelers. Then Mo Egger joins to assess opinions of the coaching staff. Plus, listener questions, Growler Bet review and living both sides of the media spectrum in ARBIES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout: Steelers 16, Bengals 10
November 26, 2023 23:40 - 29 minutesPaul and Dave break down the Bengals' latest loss, debut of Jake Browning and a season cascading the wrong direction. Plus, hear from offensive lineman Jonah Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Browning insight and raising football fans
November 21, 2023 08:05 - 47 minutesHear from Jake Browning, Zac Taylor and Brian Callahan about Browning's backstory as he arrives at his NFL moment. Also, Mike Schroder and Michael Gold of Future Fans Football (FutureFansSports on Instagram) join to talk about their product connecting football-loving parents with their kids and their work with the Bengals. Plus, a Bengals Growler Bet for Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Absorbing Joe Burrow's season-ending injury with Josh Sneed
November 18, 2023 18:05 - 1 hourComedian and owner of Cincy Shirts Josh Sneed joins as we offer perspective and give fans a needed lighter view after a dark day for Bengals fans as Joe Burrow was ruled out for the season and the team goes forward with backup Jake Browning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout: Ravens 34, Bengals 20
November 17, 2023 06:35 - 21 minutesPaul and Dave talk through the Joe Burrow injury, including all the sights and sounds from the locker room. create end card graphic for TAHS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing Baltimore with Mo Egger and Jeff Zrebiec
November 14, 2023 18:10 - 1 hourPaul and Dave talk through the enormity of Thursday night’s game against the Ravens and how the coaching staff is approaching one of the most challenging moments of season. Mo Egger talks how Sunday should affect the view of this team and the evaluation of outliers. Jeff Zrebiec joins with insight on the fascinating Ravens team. Plus, Bengals Growler Bet, a Trey Hendrickson A.R.B.I.E.S. and predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texans 30, Bengals 27
November 12, 2023 23:50 - 24 minutesPaul and Dave break down the Bengals' loss to the Texans and the reaction from a frustrated Cincinnati home locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing Houston with Joe Danneman, Jeremy Rauch and JT O'Sullivan
November 09, 2023 19:40 - 1 hourPaul brings in Joe Danneman and Jeremy Rauch of Fox19 to take stock of the impressive, concerning and entertaining elements of the Bengals at this point. Plus, a Cincinnati-centric collection of RPBs. Then JT O'Sullivan of The QB School joins to break down the remarkable play of CJ Stroud and Joe Burrow ahead of this weekend's matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fast starts and forecasting the finish
November 07, 2023 17:45 - 1 hourPaul and Dave talk about Ja'Marr Chase's sore back, Brian Callahan breaks down the Bengals' scripting process and we evaluate three players who could impact the second half. Mo Egger joins to offer a cold and bold prediction for the second half while the Growler Bet submissions shine once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout: Bengals 24, Bills 18
November 06, 2023 06:25 - 24 minutesDescription: Paul and Dave talk through the latest impressive triumph for Cincinnati, this time upending Buffalo on Sunday Night Football for four straight wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tyler Dunne on Bills-Bengals, contradictory philosophies and the deciding factor Sunday
November 02, 2023 15:20 - 45 minutesTyler Dunne, of Go Long TD, joins the podcast to preview Sunday night's game against Buffalo. We talk about where the Bills are vulnerable (and still dangerous) as well as the unique differing philosophies between the two clubs. Plus, hear from Zac Taylor, Lou Anarumo and DJ Reader about Cincinnati's ability to close games. Finally, we offer stories, a growler bet and predictions for Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new outlook and perspective on Burrow's gem
October 31, 2023 16:30 - 1 hourPaul and Dave sift through the details that have altered the outlook of the season for Cincinnati. Then, Mo Egger of ESPN1530 joins to rank Burrow's best games, weigh the deeper ramificiations of Sunday and if Burrow was signaling us with his alien mask. Plus, Irv Smith, Logan Wilson and a wild growler bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout: Bengals 31, 49ers 17
October 30, 2023 04:25 - 24 minutesPaul talks through a legendary performance from Joe Burrow on a day the Bengals returned themselves to the middle of the AFC contender conversation by handling San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing San Francisco with comedian Michael Turner and David Lombardi
October 26, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourPaul welcomes in comedian Michael Turner as co-host. Turner is on the Road Warrior Tour, doing stand-up at every Bengals road stop this year. We talk about Joe Burrow's proclamation that we will all "find out" about the Bengals this weekend and Turner's Cincinnati credentials. Then our 49ers writer David Lombardi joins to offer insight on the wild ride for San Francisco and current injury concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The trade deadline and gauging season expectations
October 24, 2023 16:52 - 1 hourPaul and Dave talk through why the Bengals aren't expecting to be involved at the trade deadline. Mo Egger of ESPN1530 joins to talk through how expectations for the season are on the line and Goldie Hawn can't be viewed as a reliable source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unpacking the offensive problems and solutions
October 17, 2023 16:15 - 1 hourPaul and Dave address the issue of the inconsistent offense as the Bengals enter the bye week. Hear from an exasperated Brian Callahan about how he’s viewing the problems that have dogged his group through six weeks. Plus, Mo Egger of ESPN1530 joins to consider Joe Burrow’s play and the lack of trust in the passing game. Finally, three reader questions, Growler bet results and A.R.B.I.E.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout: Bengals 17, Seahawks 13
October 15, 2023 22:30 - 30 minutesPaul breaks down the return of the defense's identity and hear from Sam Hubbard, Mike Hilton, Cam Taylor-Britt and Zac Taylor on the four goal-to-go stops that salvaged .500 at the bye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing Seattle with Paul Hirons of WhoDeyUK and Michael-Shawn Dugar
October 12, 2023 18:20 - 1 hourPaul Hirons, host of the Cinci Natter podcast and point man for Bengals followers in the UK, joins for a collaborative episode. We spin the Wheel of Misfortune and talk about the state of the game on the other side of the pond. Plus, our Seattle reporter Michael-Shawn Dugar joins to talk through Seattle’s successful resurgence and striking similarities to Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bengals' long-term concerns
October 10, 2023 16:58 - 58 minutesWith realistic optimism surrounding the long-term health of Joe Burrow, Paul and Dave dive into the long-term concerns that currently top the list as Cincinnati enters a wicked stretch of the schedule. Mo Egger of ESPN1530 weighs in on the conversation, as well as discussing the significant rate hike for season ticket holders. Plus, a Growler Bet winner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout: Bengals 34, Cardinals 20
October 09, 2023 09:21 - 20 minutesReaction from Arizona as Joe Burrow appears back and the Bengals earn a win they had to have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Optimistic Bobby, Brian Callahan, Dan Pitcher and a Cardinals view with Ed Smith
October 05, 2023 18:29 - 1 hourBobby Slattery, owner of Fifty West Brewing (aka Optimistic Bobby) joins to address the state of Bengals fandom in shambles. Brian Callahan and Dan Pitcher talk through the mental, physical and schematic issues at play offensively and Ed Smith of Bleav in Cardinals podcast joins for perspective on the surprising Cardinals. Plus, #BengalsGrowlerBet, ARBIES and predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Burrow, Browning and must-win armbands
October 03, 2023 17:24 - 1 hourPaul and Dave discuss a Bengals team at a crossroads heading to Arizona. Mo Egger joins for the debate about sticking with a limited Joe Burrow or turning to backup Jake Browning. Are the Bengals afraid to tell Burrow no? Perspective on the scuffling defense and the spectrum of sadness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Walkout: Titans 27, Bengals 3
October 01, 2023 22:20 - 21 minutesPaul talks through the ugly reality of the Bengals’ 1-3 start and a team that looks lost. On a locker room searching for answers and execution, the nasty statistics and dangers that lie ahead. LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedIn.com/HEAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Resetting the offensive outlook and previewing Tennessee
September 28, 2023 16:23 - 1 hourMo Egger slips into the Thursday spot with Paul to discuss where the Bengals offense goes from here with the calf limitations of Joe Burrow. Hear offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and head coach Zac Taylor discuss their philosophy on the (lack of) pre-snap motion and Joe Rexrode joins from Tennessee to outline the Titans' early struggles. Plus, A.R.B.I.E.S, #BengalsGrowlerBet and predictions. LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job ...
The Walkout: Bengals 19, Rams 16
September 26, 2023 07:12 - 23 minutesPaul and Dave break down Cincinnati's win on Monday Night Football. Reaction from the locker room, background on Joe Burrow's decision to play through the calf injury and inside a defensive performance that the team had to have in moving to 1-2. LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedIn.com/HEAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AJ McCarron on backup QBs in the spotlight; Jourdan Rodrigue on state of the Rams
September 22, 2023 19:10 - 1 hourPaul brings in former Bengals backup QB in the spotlight AJ McCarron to talk about, not only how a backup must handle potentially being handed the keys to a high octane machine, but if he would ever want to return to Cincinnati and his experience with the St. Louis Battlehawks. Jordan Rodrigue joins from Los Angeles to talk all things Rams and what to expect on Monday night. Plus more calf talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices