Cincy Sports Scene

The Cincinnati Reds are spiraling, and the questions are getting louder. Has this season reached the point where someone has to be held accountable? Should the front office make major changes, or is patience still the right approach? In Episode #175 of the Cincy Sports Scene Podcast, we tackle the biggest question facing the Reds organization: 🔥 Is it time to clean house? We discuss: ⚾ Who deser...

The Cincinnati Reds season is spiraling, and on this episode of Cincy Sports Scene, we're asking the tough question: who's really responsible for this disaster? Is it ownership and the front office? Tito Francona and the coaching staff? The players? Or have Reds fans accepted mediocrity for far too long? We break down the current state of the Reds and debate whether it's time to blo...

Tonight on Cincy Sports Scene, we debate the 50 Greatest Sports Moments of All Time — and things got HEATED. Did Michael Jordan’s Flu Game deserve Top 10? Was the Miracle on Ice actually the greatest moment EVER? What iconic moments were SNUBBED completely? We break down: 🏆 The Greatest 50 Sports Moments Ever 🔥 Our biggest disagreements 😳 The most overrated moments 🎯 Biggest snubs from the lis...

Tonight on Episode #172 of Cincy Sports Scene, we break down the Bengals’ 2025 schedule and ask the big question every fan is debating right now… Did the NFL just hand Cincinnati a brutal road to the playoffs? We’re diving into:  🏈 The toughest stretch of the Bengals schedule  🏈 Must-win games & trap games  🏈 Early record predictions  🏈 AFC North outlook  🏈 What we got right (and wrong) b...

The Reds are struggling… injuries are piling up… and Cincinnati fans are starting to ask the question nobody wanted to ask this early: Are we headed for a LONG summer? In Episode #171 of the Cincy Sports Scene Podcast, we break down the Reds’ recent struggles, the injury concerns surrounding the pitching staff, and whether this is just a rough stretch… or something much bigger. PLUS — the Bengals...

The Cincinnati Bengals just made one of the BOLDEST moves in franchise history… They traded the #10 overall pick to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence — and it changes EVERYTHING. In this episode of Cincy Sports Scene , we break down:  Did the Bengals just win the draft instantly?  What Dexter Lawrence brings to this defense RIGHT NOW   The players Cincinnati passed on at #10 👀   Our officia...

Are the Cincinnati Bengals telling the truth… or setting up a massive draft smokescreen? In this episode of the Cincy Sports Scene Podcast , we break down what the Bengals are saying ahead of the NFL Draft — and what they might actually be planning. Every year teams play the media game… and this year feels different. We also shift gears and put every Cincinnati team on the clock in our Buy or Sell...

Are we about to see a first-time champion at The Masters … and what does that say about the state of golf right now? In this episode of Cincy Sports Scene , we break down everything you need to know heading into Masters week — from the key hole that could decide it all , to the players we believe are being WAY overhyped . But that’s not all… We also give you our Reds Reality Check after Opening We...

The Cincinnati Reds enter the 2026 season as one of the most intriguing teams in baseball… but what are they REALLY? Are the Reds a playoff team ready to take the next step — or just another exciting young roster still a year away? In this episode of Cincy Sports Scene , we break down EVERYTHING you need to know about the Reds heading into the season: 🔥 Full 26-Man Roster Breakdown  🔥 Key Storyl...

March Madness is finally here and the bracket is set. In this episode of Cincy Sports Scene , we break down the entire NCAA Tournament bracket , region by region, and reveal the teams we believe will make a deep run. From potential Cinderella teams to the biggest upset alerts , we walk through every region and give our predictions for who survives the chaos of March. We also reveal our Final Four...

What happens when you mix baseball knowledge, family rivalry, and a game show? Chaos. 😄 In this special episode of Cincy Sports Scene , we turn our sports podcast into a Family Feud–style baseball game show — and the results were unforgettable. Host Dave steps into the role of MC as Sam faces off against his Uncle Bill in a head-to-head showdown answering the most popular baseball survey question...

College sports are at a breaking point — and everyone knows it. In Episode #164 of Cincy Sports Scene , we tackle one of the biggest debates in sports today: How do we actually FIX college athletics? From NIL deals and transfer portal free agency to a possible 24-team College Football Playoff and March Madness expansion talks, the system is changing fast… but is it getting better? We cut through t...

Baseball season is here — but first, the Super Bowl gave Bengals fans something important to think about. In Episode #163 of Cincy Sports Scene , we break down the biggest takeaway from the Super Bowl and what roster-building lesson the Cincinnati Bengals should use as a blueprint moving forward — plus one thing they should absolutely avoid. Then we turn the page to baseball as Reds spring trainin...

Super Bowl LX is here—and we’re breaking it down the only way that matters. On this episode of Cincy Sports Scene , we preview Patriots vs Seahawks with a position-by-position confidence breakdown . No hot-take fluff. No box-score watching. We’re talking who you actually trust when the lights are brightest. 🏈 What We Cover: • Quarterback confidence: decision-makers vs playmakers • Offensive line...

What happens when you remove the salary cap, remove injuries, and let football fans draft from the entire Super Bowl era? Chaos. In this episode of the Cincy Sports Scene Podcast, we run a full NFL All-Time Draft using a snake format. Each host and guest builds their ultimate team using the greatest players in NFL history. Offense first. Defense second. No repeats. No mercy. We debate: Who is the...

The NFL Coaching Carousel is officially underway, and the league is about to change direction for years to come. In Episode #160 of the Cincy Sports Scene Podcast, Dave and Sam break down the most important coaching hires across the NFL, separating smart franchise moves from panic-driven decisions. One hire can transform a team. One mistake can set a franchise back five seasons. Before diving into...

The College Football National Championship is here, and it’s a clash of two completely different identities. #1 Indiana enters as the most dominant and consistent team in college football.  #10 Miami arrives as the battle-tested wildcard built on physicality, defense, and control. In Episode 159 of the Cincy Sports Scene Podcast, Dave and Sam break down exactly how this game will be decided. Sam t...

Every playoff team looks dangerous — but not every playoff team is built to survive January. In this episode of Cincy Sports Scene , we break down every NFL playoff team using the same criteria to answer one simple question: Who can ACTUALLY win the Super Bowl — and who’s lying to themselves? No hype. No homer takes. Just real postseason truth. 🧠 Our Breakdown Criteria: Quarterback play under pre...

Cincy Sports Scene delivers real sports conversations beyond the headlines — focused on the systems, decisions, and narratives that shape the games we love. From college football and the NFL to MLB, drafts, media bias, and small-market realities, we break down why sports work the way they do — and how they could work better. This isn’t coast-to-coast hype or recycled hot takes. It’s a national spo...

The frustration is real for Cincinnati sports fans. In this episode of the Cincy Sports Scene Podcast , we react to the Bengals’ embarrassing 24–0 shutout loss to the Ravens , ask whether it’s time to officially shift focus to the NFL Draft , and discuss the growing concerns around UC basketball after a rough loss to Georgia . Plus, we turn frustration into hope with our Cincinnati Christmas Wish...

The Bengals season is officially over — and Joe Burrow’s press conference today raised more concerns than confidence. After a brutal 39–34 loss to the Bills, a tale of two halves, two late Burrow interceptions, TE coverage breakdowns, and defensive collapses… the Bengals now shift fully into spoiler mode with Baltimore coming back to Cincinnati. In Episode #155 of the Cincy Sports Scene Podcast ,...

Dave and Sam are back with a jam-packed Cincinnati sports breakdown! This week’s episode dives into the Bengals’ impressive 32–14 win over Baltimore, Joe Burrow’s encouraging performance, FCC’s playoff exit, UC football’s late-season slide, Reds offseason developments, and predictions for the Crosstown Shootout between UC and Xavier. In This Episode: • Bengals dominate the Ravens — can they still...

This week on Cincy Sports Scene we react to a wild week across Cincinnati sports: – Bengals fall apart against the Steelers (34–12)  – Is it time to pack it in and play for a draft pick?  – FCC prepares for Inter Miami in the MLS Cup Playoffs  – UC Football loses to Arizona and now needs help in the Big XII race  – Reds offseason storylines + Hall of Fame predictions  – Listener Trivia: Email or D...

This week, Dave and Sam break down all things Cincinnati sports — from the Bengals’ bye week storylines and Joe Burrow’s return to practice, to Trey Hendrickson trade rumors and what’s next against the Steelers. We also hit on FC Cincinnati’s playoff push (Columbus goes down, Miami up next!), UC football’s rough outing, Reds offseason moves, and more. Then we shift gears for this week’s Topic of t...

Dave and the guys cover a brutal Bengals loss, FCC’s playoff series with Columbus, UC’s tough trip to Utah, and what the Reds’ early offseason moves could mean. Then we go nationwide with our Top 12 College Football Coaching Openings , ranking each job from worst to best. ✅ Segments This Week: The Week That Was Bengals & FCC updates UC football & basketball preview Reds offseason quick hi...