Hear That Podcast Growlin': A show about the Cincinnati Bengals

WOW. Just...wow. The Bengals are marching into the AFC Championship Game off the heels (foot) of an Evan McPherson game-winning ballista. Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati's 19-16 win over the Titans, and what the unlikely Bengals can prove us wrong about next. Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theath...

In a jam-packed HTPG, Paul and Jay lay it all out on the table, everything you need to know about the Bengals-Titans Divisional Round playoff game can be heard on this pod. The Athletic's Titans writer Joe Rexrode chitchats with Jay about Derrick Henry's workload, the TEN defense, and much more. PDJ and JM uncork the series history between these two clubs before welcoming on The Athletic Football...

With questions galore about Saturday's game mounting, Paul and Jay pick through the most pressing queries and share their thoughts about them. With Larry Ogunjobi sidelined, who could Cincinnati sign to fill the void along the defensive line? How will Lou Anarumo's defense approach the Titans' run game, and can Cincinnati handle Tennessee's pass rush? Paul and Jay then expound on Joe Burrow's scal...

As rowdy Cincinnatians begin to wind down their playoff celebrations and turn their attention towards the AFC Divisional round date with the Titans, Paul and Jay field questions from The Athletic subscribers about the Bengals' Wild Card performance as well as what to expect from Tennessee this weekend. Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Save 33% on a subsc...

THEY DID THE THING. The Bengals wave goodbye to their 31-year playoff winless curse that had been taunting and haunting them for over three decades. Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati's narrow postseason win over Las Vegas and take a deep dive into the matchup that was fraught with drama.  Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Save 33% on a subscription to The...

It's nearly time! Saturday's Super Wild Card clash can't come soon enough, but before Cincinnati's postseason tilt, Paul and Jay discuss playoff expectations for Joe Burrow. Will Burrow's elite regular-season passing proficiency continue and carry through the playoffs? Jay then catches up with The Athletic's Raiders insider, Vic Tafur, to recap Vegas' path to the postseason and what Bengals fans c...

Saturday is the day! Can the Bengals rid themselves of the playoff curse that has tormented them for decades? Paul and Jay hit on a pair of major factors that will impact Cincinnati's chances at victory in the Wild Card. 1) The age-old question remains: Can the Bengals' front line keep Joe Burrow clean, particularly versus a ravenous Raiders rush? 2) Cincinnati has, seemingly, erased their toxic t...

The inaugural playoff edition of the Bengals Lunch Break on The Athletic app features Paul and Jay answering your postseason questions! How will Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense attack Las Vegas? Will the creepy van from Cincinnati's last playoff win 31-years-ago, make a return? Plus, running back pass-catching plays, keeping Burrow upright, and more! Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow...

OK, yes, there's no final score displayed in the episode title like a typical Walkout podcast. I know it's different, I get it. But, this "different" is good. The Bengals are the No. 4 seed in the AFC! Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati clinching their seeding and quickly skim over their 21-16 loss to Cleveland. Onto more pressing matters, the Las Vegas Raiders will square off against Cincinnati on...

The Battle for Ohio will close out the regular season for the Bengals and Browns. The Bengals, having more to play for than their intrastate rival, will rest up some of their key players, including Joe Burrow. Paul and Jay take a gander at who all will, will not, and may participate in Sunday's contest. It's award season! The guys muse over which Bengals will win end-of-year honors. One such Benga...

Did HTPG create a new national holiday? Tune in and listen to Paul and Jay as the guys discuss a medley of Bengals-related topics, including if Joe Burrow should sit the final regular-season game; the offense's mindset entering the playoffs and giving credit where credit is due, to Lou Anarumo and the defense. Mo Egger joins the podcast to chitchat about his experience at Bengals-Chiefs. Plus, Mo'...

Another Monday, another live room on The Athletic app hosted by the guys! Paul and Jay field The Athletic subscribers' questions post-Chiefs victory; is it time for Cincinnati to rest their starters? If Quinton Spain isn't healthy enough to go next week (and beyond), who could fill his shoes? Which postseason matchup gives the Bengals the best chance of snapping their winless streak in the playoff...

They did the dang thing. The Bengals prevailed over Kansas City in, arguably, the most meaningful game in Paul Brown Stadium's history to clinch the AFC North title. Paul and Jay drill into the victory including Ja'Marr Chase's historic performance, the Bengals, as a team, exorcising its demons, and Zac Taylor's perseverance. Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorriso...

With a weighty game ahead of Cincinnati, Paul and Jay explore and discuss every nook and cranny of Sunday's bout against the Kansas City Chiefs. The guys hone in on the Bengals' two-game win streak, and Jay shares some three-game win streak stats. The Athletic's Chiefs scrivener Nate Taylor shares his knowledge of KC's defensive improvements, the impetus behind their eight-game win streak, Patrick...

Cincinnati's playoff aspirations seem more robust now than they did a few weeks back; however, their path to the postseason hasn't crystallized yet. Paul and Jay discuss myriad playoff scenarios including potential ties in Cincy's final two games. Bengals fans are stargazing about this team's future, but don't take this potential playoff run for granted, you never know what the future holds. Jay d...

Paul and Jay welcome The Athletic subscribers to a live Q&A! The guys chew on, and respond to, excellent questions including: What is Cincinnati's route to the playoffs if they succumb to Kansas City? Will the Bengals re-sign C.J. Uzomah? Will the office continue to spend big this offseason? How will they handle extending Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and other young stars in the future? Plus, did...

Pull out your brooms! Cincinnati crushes Baltimore, 41-21, to complete the season sweep of their dreaded division rivals. Paul and Jay recap Sunday's win as well as preview what lays ahead of the Bengals. Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for 12 months when you visit: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Hoste...

The domino effects of Sunday's AFC North rivalry game against the Ravens can't be overstated. Paul and Jay preview the intradivisional tilt with the help of The Athletic's Ravens scribe, Jeff Zrebiec. If it came down to it, would the Ravens attempt a two-point conversion for the win much like they did last week versus the Packers? Will Tyler Huntley start again? How will the injury-ravaged Ravens...

The final three games of the regular season carry a tremendous amount of weight, and it all starts with Baltimore. Paul and Jay focus on Sunday's tilt, which could decide, not only the AFC North but who will earn playoff berths as well. The guys run through a gamut of playoff possibilities before discussing Zac Taylor's approach to the weekend's divisional bout. Mo cartwheels in and shares his tho...

As Jay flies above the Rocky Mountains on his way back to Ohio from Colorado, Paul answers your questions on The Athletic app in the 'Bengals Lunch Break'. PDJ opines about Zac Taylor's coaching performance against Denver, the Bengals' o-line play, and more! Join us Mondays throughout the remainder of the regular season as Paul and Jay answer The Athletic subscriber questions in-app! Follow Paul o...

Paul and Jay react to the Bengals getting off the schneid, as Joe Burrow and Cincy's defense worked in tandem to end the team's two-game skid by beating the Denver Broncos.  Join Paul for HTPG's Bengals Lunch Break on The Athletic app at 12 pm ET tomorrow (Monday, 12/20) as he will answer your questions about the Bengals! Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH...

Is it time to break out the "must-win" armbands? Tune in to find out as Paul and Jay preview Sunday's buckin' Broncos bash. The guys examine Cincinnati's thin secondary and discuss Chidobe Awuzie's status ahead of the team's trip to Denver. On that note, the Bengals aren't only experiencing a host of injuries on defense, but on the offensive side of things, too. PDJ and JM predict Cincinnati's sta...

Though it may still sting, there's more for Paul and Jay to unpack from Sunday's collapse. Before discussing some of the more nuanced topics, the guys report some Bengals news and notes, including A.J. Green amassing over 10k career receiving yards on MNF. How will Cincinnati's kick and punt returning situations unfold in the last four weeks of the year? Bengals special teams coordinator Darrin Si...

Paul and Jay answer questions from The Athletic subscribers in The Athletic's new "live room" feature. Should Cincinnati consider benching Ja'Marr Chase; Bengals v. free rushers, and more of your questions that the guys answer! Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin...

Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati's deflating 26-23 OT loss to San Francisco Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH  Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.