VIVA LA CATS
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★ - 7 ratingsVIVA LA CATS is a Cincinnati Bearcats podcast focused on covering the Football & Basketball programs. Hosted by lifelong fans and UC Alumni Justin Hiles & Steve Maurer.
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Episodes
Portalmania & New Heights Live
April 19, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutesOn this week's episode of Viva La Cats, Justin & Steve review all the recent portal acquisitions and exits. We cover Men's & Women's Basketball and football for this week's portal deep dive. Also covered is the New Heights Live show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 23-24 Rollercoaster & Portal Thoughts
April 02, 2024 12:50 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Steve & Justin recap the end of the Bearcats Basketball season, the NIT, look at the transfer portal, give thoughts on the positional changes on the gridiron, as well as look at what possible further Big12 expansion could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luck Ran Out/SZN in Review (+NIT Thoughts & SZN Awards)
March 18, 2024 15:06 - 1 hourOn this week's hearty episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve embrace the St. Paddy's day theme of luck and talk about how little of it the Bearcats have had. Topics covered are the Bearcats' run in the B12 Toruney, the Big12 Tournament overall, the highs & lows of the season, season Most Improved & MVP, the NIT, and the end of year report card! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luck Ran Out/Season in Review
March 18, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
THE BEARCATS REVENGE TOUR (MASSIVE 20PT W OVER KANSAS IN KC)
March 14, 2024 14:37 - 32 minutesOn this bonus episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve hop on X with friends to BATHE IN VICTORY as the Bearcats CRUSH KANSAS IN KANSAS CITY in the second round of the Big12 Tourney. The Bearcats are on a bit of a heater in March and they have made their way back onto the bubble -- will one more win on Thursday against Baylor punch their ticket? Can they do it? All this and more! Are you looking for quality collegiate threads? Something fresh for your closet to cheer on your favorite Big12 tea...
THE DAY OF DAYKOSIUS (WVU B2B W RECAPS/KANSAS PREVIEW)
March 13, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourYEE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gutwrenching OT Blow in Norman (Recap OU/KSU/Preview WVU)
March 06, 2024 13:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve unpack the Oklahoma game in the hours following the loss on the road, and the only possible path back to the big dance without winning the Big12 Tournament. Also covered are recaps of the Kansas State game, the importance of health & consistent lineups, the pressure on Wes and how much of the shortcomings fall on him, Spring Football, and the retirement of Jason Kelce! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Snuffed Out the Fire & Grading Wes Miller (Recap Houston/TCU / Preview KSU)
February 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Win Out or Die / Mi Casa es Su Casa (Recap L v OSU/W @ UCF & More!)
February 22, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin monologues for the better part of 40 minutes about why this team has failed to achieve their ceiling and how many opportunities have been squandered away. He also covers the weak sauce that is the Bearcats' home Big12 record, the elimination style setup for the rest of the season, and a stacked Bearcats Sports Wrapup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Tasings & A Quickly Closing Window (#10 Iowa State/#5 Houston/Football Schedule)
February 14, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourOn this deep dive episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve go into the back to back top 10 losses at home against Houston and Iowa State. We cover the highlights, lowlights, what's working, what isn't, and what the narrowing path to March looks like. We also preview the Bearcats' upcoming road trip to Orlando, the 2024 Football Schedule (#BowlByBoulder), and the always refreshing Bearcats Sports Wrapup! Check out our network @Ten12Network on X/Twitter and at https://www.ten12network.com/ Check...
THE TRIFECTA #15 ROADKILL & THE KEYS TO FINALLY BEATING HOUSTON (w/ Ryan Roberts)
February 05, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve are joined by Ryan Roberts of Riverfront U to recap the stellar Bearcats performance in Lubbock as they knock off #15 Texas Tech 75-72. Collectively, we cover the past week of ups and downs between the loss at WVU, the win at Tech, and preview the dreaded matchup against Houston who has 9 straight wins over the Cats. We also cover the keys to getting back in everyone's favorite tournament & the weekly Bearcats Sports Wrapup! USE PROMO COD...
BEARCATS BEAT #15 RED RAIDERS IN LUBBOCK - POSTGAME ROUNDTABLE
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutesOn this week's Postgame Roundtable, we sitdown with the folks on Twitter Spaces to celebrate and give initial thoughts & feelings over the Bearcats win at #15 Texas Tech! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Never Doubt the Bearcats (Recap UCF/Pre West Virginia & Texas Tech)
January 29, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve recap this weekend's gritty comeback at home over UCF after a first half like swiss cheese. We cover the sluggish offense and what could be the fix, the outlook of the rest of the season, and the hiring of Iowa State's Tyson Veidt as the new Defensive coordinator. In the latter half of the show, we preview this week's matchups against the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. And as always, we close it out with the B...
The Honeymoon is Over (Recap #15 OU & @ #7 Kansas / Preview UCF)
January 23, 2024 13:40 - 1 hourOn this week's mega episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve dissect the 3 game, 7 day slate the Bearcats had where they beat #19 TCU in a raucous 5/3rd arena, lost a close one at home to #15 Oklahoma, and lost another 2 possession game in the legendary Phog Allen Fieldhouse to #7 Kansas. Also covered in this episode is a preview of the upcoming game against UCF, the seemingly non-existent non-problem of an unhired defensive coordinator for the Bearcats football program, and as always, The Bea...
A GRITTY BEARCATS W OVER #19 TCU IN FIFTH THIRD - Postgame Roundtable
January 17, 2024 13:58 - 33 minutesThe title speaks for itself. Need we say more? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1-2 is the new 3-0 (Loss to #14 Baylor & Previewing TCU & OU)
January 15, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve talk the road loss to Baylor and how 1-2 in Big12 play is actually a sign of incredible process when you look at the finer details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
fifth third is back but texas still isn't
January 10, 2024 12:00 - 43 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve lament the loss in an instant classic to Texas as the Bearcats host their first ever Big12 basketball game in Fifth Third Arena. We discuss the 1-1 Big12 start, free throws (against the advice of coach), minutes distribution, and the overall forward progress the program has seen, this season from last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WELCOME TO THE BIG 12 CINCINNATI (W @ #12 BYU - Postgame Roundtable Review)
January 08, 2024 18:45 - 1 hourOn this Postgame Roundtable Review, Justin wallows in victory with other Bearcats fans over the incredible road win in Provo, where the Cats beat a NET favorite and poll darling BYU. WELCOME TO THE BIG12 BABY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Bittersweet End to 2023
December 27, 2023 16:20 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve close out the year with highlights and lowlights for both football and basketball as well as the other Olympic sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
X did it... again. (Shootout & Bryant Review)
December 13, 2023 14:26 - 1 hourYup. 5 straight. Sober up with us this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2023 CROSSTOWN CROSSOVER (w Roll Blob Pod + Kenny Frease)
December 07, 2023 14:37 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve bring on your favorite dudes from across the highway, ROLL BLOB POD. As circumstances have changed, there is a new, familiar face in the lineup and we were happy to get the chance to talk with Shootout Rivalry legend Kenny Frease! Xavier fans and Bearcats fans alike can enjoy this episode full of digs, takes, and genuine idiocy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The #22 Bears Are Keeping Hope Alive (OT W @ HOWARD - POSTGAME ROUNDTABLE)
November 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve splice in the postgame roundtable following a gritty overtime win @ Howard. They follow that up with talk on the implementation of Wes' system and its potential, and round out with the brief summary of the football team's loss to Kansas and the early portal moves for the Bearcats. As always, we bring you home with the Bearcats Sports Wrapup, brought to you by our good friends Charlie Hustle and the Ten12 Network! Learn more about your ad ...
Righting the Ship
November 16, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve cover the weekend's events including the Bearcats' first win in the Big12 over Houston and the hot start for the Basketball program. Justin goes on a long heater about the NCAA's waiver process and how important windows of opportunity are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Men's Hoops off to a Great Start (Postgame Roundtable)
November 16, 2023 04:44 - 33 minutesPostgame Roundtable with the people of the internet, covering the first 3 games of the Bearcats' Basketball season, All wins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thank Heavens For Basketball
November 07, 2023 15:14 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve go back and forth on whether the Bearcats Football season has been anything but a miserable failure, where to be critical, and where to find something positive. On the night of recording, the Men's & Women's basketball teams tip-off their seasons for some long awaited fans. In the back half of the show, Steve is joined by Sam of the Scott and Holman Pawdcast to talk Houston's season and their matchup in H-Town with Cincinnati this weekend...
It's Been an Extra Long Spooky Season (w/ Sons of UCF)
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve talk about Halloween, the football season and how imperative it is the break the losing streak. They are joined in the second half by Adam of Sons of UCF to talk the disappointing season for both Cincy and Central Florida, as well as the outlook of this weekend's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Don't Feel Bad for Thinking This Sucks
October 25, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve come to terms with the fact that Scott Satterfield's Year 1 has been nothing short of a dissapointment and try to tackle the gray area (or lack thereof) within the 5 straight losses. They round the show out with Ten12 Podcast Host and Ten12 Network Captain, Phillip to cover Oklahoma State and their current affairs, as well as previewing this week's matchup for Game #8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2-4 Woes & Meeting New Foes (Baylor Preview)
October 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve recap the most recent in a string of losses for Scott Satterfield's Bearcats and try to find some optimism with the fans about the season and what's left of it. In contrast, the boys are gearing up for Basketball season, talking through the increased strength of schedule, the NEW UNI DROPS OH YES, and more. Finally, Justin wraps up the show with fellow Ten12 Network pod host Matt of The Bear Den Pod, asking about Baylor's recent success...
If We Hadn't Lost 3 Straight, This Would Be a Trap Game
October 11, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve walk through the expectations coming out of the bye-week and as the title says, 3 straight losses with a 50/50 team walking up to the plate. Can the Bearcats right the ship for homecoming or will it be more of the same? Also covered are the weekly Bearcats Sports Snack-Wrap and the early thoughts on Bearcats Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mid-Term Report Cards (Bye Week)
October 04, 2023 14:30 - 39 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve recap their first trip to Provo and the results of the BYU game, as well as dive into what you the listeners graded the Bearcats thus far into the first season under Scott Satterfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Next Stop: PROVO - Live from a Scottsdale Patio
September 28, 2023 17:11 - 1 hourOn this special live and in-person episode, Justin & Steve are reunited after almost a year apart with the special addition of Nick, to bring you all of the thoughts breaking down: The Oklahoma game Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift's new relationship Bearcats Basketball schedule release Previewing the BYU game The Classic Bearcats Weekly Sports Wrapup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Week 4 Loss to Oklahoma - Postgame Roundtable Review
September 26, 2023 13:42 - 42 minutesOn this week's Roundtable Review, Justin is joined by Coomer and a few others to discuss what went wrong yet again for the Bearcats and where they can improve to avoid losing some of these games in the Big12 going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
That Sucked, But We Still Stan (Oklahoma Preview)
September 20, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve give their thoughts on the stunning loss to Miami, where there is room for optimism in a time of doubt, preview the Big Noon Kickoff game with Oklahoma, and how the Bearcats will match up with one of FBS' strongest teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WOOF. Miami Snaps Bearcats 16 Game Streak in OT - Postgame Roundtable Review
September 17, 2023 22:07 - 45 minutesOn this week's Roundtable Review, Justin is joined by some not so happy fans as they air out their grievances from an OT loss to Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Expectations (Miami Preview & Season So Far w/ Ryan Roberts)
September 13, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve highlight the feels from the Pitt win and the renewed optimism for the Bearcats going into the second quarter of the season. We preview Miami and reflect on the state of the Battle for the Bell rivalry. To round out the show, we bring on Ryan Roberts to get his thoughts on the changes in the locker room and new energy under Scott Satterfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feels Just Like Old Times (Bearcats W @ Pitt 27-21) - Postgame Roundtable Review
September 10, 2023 16:34 - 55 minutesOn this Postgame Roundtable Review, VivaLaCats is joined by you the listeners and other folks alike to unpack Cincy's gutty win on the road against Pitt, and it feels just like old times :) Scott Satterfield's performance so far, the offensive and defensive stars, and more are covered in this fun feel good review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WE MIGHT BE BACK (+ Pitt Preview w/ The Loyal Sons)
September 06, 2023 13:24 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve download the weekend's fanatic win over EKU and pull all the biggest takeaways from the game. Has the Bearcats' first game under Scott Satterfield given us good reason for gross over-reactions from an FCS Win? Have the early looks for other Big12 opponents given us hope for the future? Could the Cats actually be back like they never left??? Also included is the weekly Bearcats Sports Wrapup, followed by a quick preview of the Pitt game ...
2023 Season Kickoff Week! (EKU Preview)
August 30, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve prep the season with feelings about the depth chart, which groups and individuals can standout in week 1, and catchup on the Olympic sports around Bearcats athletics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
B12TST E4: BIGXII Truck Stop Trail - w/ TortillasNTakes (Texas Tech) [Plus Mailbag!]
August 24, 2023 13:36 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve cover some of the results of camp, depth charts, as well as answer some of the questions and concerns you the listeners had about the Bearcats' inaugural Big12 season. In the back half of the show, the boys are joined by TortillasNTakes to discuss the trajectory of Cincinnati and Texas Tech in the new Big12, as well as embrace some of the common ground between the programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
IT'S ALL OHIO??? (Camp + Preseason Topics w/ Nick Maurer)
August 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve are joined by Steve's brother Nick to talk about Camp Higherground learnings, SP+ rankings, Big Noon Saturday, what happens to the leftovers of the PAC-12, Klivakoff's incredible failure, the Arizona schools, and new rivalry game names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
B12TST E3: BIGXII Truck Stop Trail - w/ Boscoes Boys (Kansas State)
August 11, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin is joined by Scott McFarland of Boscoe's Boys to talk K-State's success in all facets, what EMAW is, how the Big12 won realignment, and what the future of Kansas State's basketball and football programs looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
B12TST E2: BIGXII Truck Stop Trail - w/ Raspy Voice Kids (West Virginia)
August 02, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin is joined by Brandon Phoenix of West Virginia's Raspy Voice Kids to talk Neal Brown, West Virginia's future, Big12 Realignment, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
B12TST E1: BIGXII Truck Stop Trail - w/ BYU's Give Em Hell Brigham (+ Colorado to the B12!)
July 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve cover the few new topics surrounding the Bearcats' summer like Nasti Nati and media polls, as well as the move for Colorado from the PAC12 to the Big12! This week is the first stop of the BigXII Truck Stop Trail, where Justin sits down with Garrett McClintock of the @GiveEmHellPod to discuss the state of BYU athletics and the ins & outs of the pride & joy of Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We Got The Juice!
June 10, 2023 13:21 - 32 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve break down the recent commitments of Aziz Bandaogo and Tyler McKinley and what Wes Miller is doing for the Cincinnati basketball program. They also talk Scott Googins, John Cunningham, and what a great time it is to be a Cincinnati sports fan! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Emptying the Clip (Jordan Official - Cincy Light - Portal - IPF)
May 18, 2023 13:41 - 1 hourOn this special offseason episode, Justin and Steve took a two week break for vacations, and EVERYTHING we've been waiting for happened AND MORE! Topics covered are the Bearcats' new deal providing Jordan and Nike apparel through the 24-25 season, a new Cincy Light Lager collaboration project between the Cincy Reigns NIL Collective and Rhinegeist, many big transfer portal and recruiting moves, and the beautiful renderings of the indoor practice facility. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...
NFL Draft Bites, 23 Rumors, and The Portal [Off-season]
May 02, 2023 16:26 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of Viva La Cats, Justin and Steve go through the Bearcats' draftees from the weekend, the apparel deal rumors that feel ever close and yet still so far from confirmation, the transfer portal grabs for Wes, and more. Use Promo Code: V I V A for 10% off checkout from Homefield's Cincinnati Collection! Homefield has over 100 schools offered in their vast collection of throwbacks and vintage apparel! Links: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/collections/vintage-cincinnati-app...
Jump-stans (w/ Confidential Informant)
April 14, 2023 05:27 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve are joined by a mysterious yet familiar figure who gives all of the ins on whether or not the Bearcats will be wearing the Jumpman logo this fall, accurate or not. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BEARCATS ELITE 8 - Nationally Invited
March 22, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve break down the run through the NIT so far and the quest to keep the NIT in the Greater Cincinnati Area for back to back seasons. Also covered are light recruiting updates and the Bearcats Weekly Sports Wrapup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Snake Drafting the AAC's Worst Moments (Catskeller Social Club Meeting)
March 08, 2023 12:00 - 2 hoursOn this special episode, VIVA LA CATS and friends Cincy Slangin' and Go Beercats team up under the Catskeller Social Club umbrella to bring you a snake draft of all of the worst moments in Cincinnati's AAC tenure. It's a long one, but there are PLENTY of gems, so kick back, grab a beer, and enjoy this hilariously nostalgic ride back through some of the MANY moments we're happy to burn in a funeral pyre. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Next Season's Expectations (w/ Paul Fritschner)
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve go over the recent loss to Memphis (1:38), highlight the Senior Day participants and the seniors who have interestingly opted out (5:16), give the Weekly Bearcats Wrapup (21:58), cover Baseball (25:36), and finish with an all encompassing Cincinnati basketball conversation with guest Paul Fritschner of the Rebound Rundown (35:45). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...