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First Word

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First Word with James Rapien is Cincinnati’s ONLY daily morning sports show, delivering the latest news, analysis, and insider insight on the biggest stories in sports. Rapien is joined by Marisa Contipelli and Jacob Tissot to cover everything happening with the Bengals, Reds, FC Cincinnati, Bearcats, Musketeers and Ohio State Buckeyes. From breaking news and game reactions to exclusive interviews, roster updates, and expert analysis, First Word gets you caught up on everything you need to know before the day starts. Watch LIVE weekdays from 7-11AM ET on YouTube and the Rock Entertainment Spor...

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6/5/26: Hours 3 and 4, Orlando Brown Jr. Interview 05.06.2026 1:26:01

The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 5th, 2026. Includes an interview with Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ L...

6/5/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds/Cardinals, Reds Trade Opportunities, Bengals Talk 05.06.2026 1:27:09

The first two hours of the First Word with James Rapien from June 5th, 2026. ----------------------------------------------------------- Follow Jack on Twitter (X): https://x.com/TWLJack Follow The Working Lunch on Twitter (X): https://x.com/WorkingLunchCin

INTERVIEW: Fox19's Joe Danneman (6/4/26) 04.06.2026 33:43

Fox19 Sports Director Joe Danneman joins First Word to discuss the Cincinnati Reds, the Bengals, and the NBA. Bengals topics include OTAs and the vibe around the team. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

INTERVIEW: Cincinnati Reds Pre and Postgame Host Brian Giesenschlag (6/4/26) 04.06.2026 17:18

Cincinnati Reds pre and postgame host Brian Giesenschlag joins the show to talk about the injuries the Reds have suffered as well as the issues the Reds have had with their bullpen. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https:...

INTERVIEW: ESPN Senior NFL Reporter Jeremy Fowler (6/4/26) 04.06.2026 14:53

The First Word crew was joined Thursday by ESPN Senior NFL Reporter Jeremy Fowler to talk about the Cincinnati Bengals from a national perspective as well as the Myles Garrett trade and more. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagr...

6/4/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interviews with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Fox19's Joe Danneman 04.06.2026 1:26:57

The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 4th, 2026, including interviews with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN and Joe Danneman of Fox19. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Li...

6/4/26: Hours 1 and 2, Interview with Brian Giesenschlag 04.06.2026 1:42:08

The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 4th, 2026, including an interview with Cincinnati Reds pre and postgame host Brian Giesenschlag. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fir...

INTERVIEW: Bengals Center Ted Karras 04.06.2026 25:09

Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras stops by the First Word studio to talk about the Dexter Lawerence trade, Joe Burrow's "Super Bowl" comments, Karras' career, and plenty more. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://w...

6/3/26: Hours 3 and 4, Ted Karras, Royals/Reds, NBA Finals Preview 03.06.2026 1:50:01

The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 3rd, 2026. This half of the show includes an interview with Bengals center Ted Karras, Royals vs. Reds series thoughts, and an NBA Finals preview. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Wo...

6/3/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Walk-Off Win 03.06.2026 1:51:08

The first two hours of First Word from June 3rd, 2026. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebo...

6/2/26: Hours 3-4, Myles Garrett Trade and Reds Updates 02.06.2026 1:57:27

The final two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 2nd. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Wo...

6/2/26: Hours 1-2, Including Interview with Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati Goalkeeper) 02.06.2026 1:59:07

The first two hours of June 2nd's First Word with James Rapien. Includes Marisa Contipelli's sit-down interview with FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fir...

6/1/26: Hours 3-4, Bengals Assistant GM Steve Radicevic 01.06.2026 1:51:45

The 9-11am portion of First Word from 6/1/26, debut day for First Word. This portion includes an interview with Bengals Assistant GM Steve Radicevic. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcin...

6/1/26: Hours 1-2, The Debut of First Word, Paul Dehner Jr. In-Studio 01.06.2026 1:49:52

Welcome to First Word with James Rapien! This is hours 1-2 from the debut show, including an interview with Cincinnati Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.inst...

Trailer: First Word 14.05.2026 1:34

Wake up with "First Word," the only morning sports show in Cincinnati. Hosted by Bengals insider James Rapien, Marisa Contipelli, and Jacob Tissot, this is your home for everything you need to know in the Cincinnati sports world. Live from 7-11am every Monday-Friday on YouTube and RESN (19.3 over-the-air, altafiber 253, and Spectrum 999 in Ohio). Miss the show live? Subscribe wherever you're liste...