Power Stacks with Giesenschlag & Goldsmith

The Cincinnati Reds had some good energy as they swept the Diamondbacks. Brian and Charlie look at what Christian Encarnacion-Strand brought to the table and how the Reds pulled out three strong wins. Hear from Freddie Benavides on CES. Also, hear from Brad Meador as Charlie dives into the Reds’ hitting philosophy. 01:37 Cincinnati Reds swept the weekend series 05:07 Dramatic tease 05:44 Evaluatin...

TJ Friedl delivered the best moment of the Reds series, but that resulted in the Reds’ only win against the Brewers this week. Brian and Charlie dive into Friedl’s home run robbery, and they also look at where the Reds stand after another tough series. Hear from Collin Cowgill on TJ Friedl, and also hear from Wade Miley, Derek Johnson and Jeremy Farrell. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z8kI7vgmFZc Email...

Brian and Charlie revisit their press box banter from Wrigley Field and break down the Reds’ series loss vs. the Cubs. Charlie writes out the lineup, and they discuss Matt McLain’s role as well as where Santiago Espinal hits. Hear from Brent Suter, Chris Valaika and McLain. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Big picture analysis of the Cincinnati Reds after weekend series 02:34 Dramatic tease 03:03 Reds clubhouse...

Brian and Charlie are back to discuss the Cincinnati Reds’ series win over the Royals. They look at the personality that Elly De La Cruz and his teammates showed and what that means going forward. Hear from TJ Friedl, Brady Singer and Rhett Lowder. 00:00 Pasquatch as a metaphor for the Cincinnati Reds 02:52 Dramatic tease 03:26 Reaction to Reds at Kansas City series 05:19 TJ Friedl as the Reds' le...

This week, heading into a Cincinnati Reds’ series against the Kansas City Royals, Brian and Charlie take an in-depth look at the deal that these two teams made during the offseason. They look back at the careers of Brady Singer and Jonathan India, their intertwined history and how the deal came together. YouTube: https://youtu.be/b5SnU3JR5Z4 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Brian and Charlie are back after the Reds drop a series in Pittsburgh. They look at the inconsistent nature of the Reds’ offense and what they’re trying to take the next step. Hear from Austin Hays and Emilio Pagán. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ANf07zb650M 00:00 Cincinnati Reds at 50 games 03:34 Dramatic Tease 04:38 Cincinnati Reds' inconsistency 08:32 Pigeon at Reds batting practice 14:51 Austin Hay...

Behind some standout pitching, clean defense and Will Benson, the Reds swept the Guardians. Following Cincinnati’s best series of the season, Brian and Charlie look at what worked for the Reds. Hear from Gavin Lux on Will Benson, from Jose Trevino on the Reds' bullpen, from Spencer Steer on a team meeting and from legendary Cleveland broadcaster Tom Hamilton on Terry Francona. 00:00 Reds vs Guardi...

So far, Will Benson is making the most of his chance to be back in the big leagues. The biggest differences are in his mindset and approach. Brian and Charlie dive into what the last two years have been like from Benson. Hear from Benson on the changes he has made and how he handled being in Triple-A. Brian and Charlie also learn the origins of Austin Hays’ no batting glove stance and introduce a...

Following a tough series loss in Houston, Brian and Charlie look at how the Cincinnati Reds are trending as they reach the quarter pole of the season. They hit on the latest injury updates, break down what they’re seeing from Elly De La Cruz and go through some takeaways from the weekend. Brian also dives into his weekend in Texas and the breakfast tacos in Houston. 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Headli...

It’s been a challenging week for the Reds. Brian and Charlie look at the inconsistency that the lineup has been showcasing and evaluate the impact of the latest injuries. Hear from Matt McLain on his season as well as from Terry Francona on his fashion choices. Charlie also describes the lay of the land on this road trip. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qN8Ir4gXzpM See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Following a big return weekend from Tyler Stephenson, Brian and Charlie look at what the Cincinnati Reds’ catcher brings to the table. Then, hear from Luis Mey on Aroldis Chapman and TJ Friedl on the Reds’ lineup. Some hockey conversation is also bubbling up in the Reds’ clubhouse. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yTthnVvmcb4 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

One month into the season, Brian and Charlie go through Terry Francona’s approach during the first month of the Cincinnati Reds' season and his approach toward transparency, accountability and messaging. Also, hear from Freddie Benavides on Noelvi Marte and Gavin Lux on his two-strike approach. Brian also tries to get Charlie to watch some classic movies.  YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/2uo49ybY5o...

The bats are turning the corner, roles are shaking out and the Cincinnati Reds are two games over .500. Brian and Charlie look at some takeaways from the Rockies series, break down the progress from Spencer Steer and Noelvi Marte and look ahead to this week’s matchup against the Cardinals. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ON3qUdtx_0Q See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

As a No. 2/No. 3 catcher for his entire career, Austin Wynns has always been in the background. Now, he’s getting a well-deserved moment. Brian and Charlie shared some stories about Wynns from over the last two years. Then, they broke down what the Reds are getting from Gavin Lux as well as Jeimer Candelario’s slump. They wrap up the show with Brian grading Charlie’s comparisons between Reds playe...

Even before the Cincinnati Reds dropped 24 runs in the series finale in Baltimore, the Reds’ offense was trending in the right direction. Hear from Nick Krall and Chris Valaika about the strides being made. Brian and Charlie also look at the resurgence of Jake Fraley and Austin Hays and look at some smaller ways that Terry Francona is shaping the Reds’ identity.  VIDEO - https://youtu.be/bOQ3...

Brian and Charlie preview the Reds’ series against the Orioles. They look at why Emilio Pagán supplanted Alexis Díaz as the Reds’ closer, sift through the lineup following Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s injury and look at how the offseason additions are fitting in.  YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/VGn4HLBVZLY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Following the Cincinnati Reds’ sweep over the Pirates, Charlie and Brian look at how the Reds’ stars shaped the entire weekend. Hear from the clubhouse on how Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene help elevate the entire group. Also, a look at some upcoming roster decisions as well as a dugout construction project.  YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8zXkVIDg7zE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

After Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo carried the Cincinnati Reds to a series win in San Francisco, Brian and Charlie look at how each of those two starting pitchers has grown. They also debate Terry Francona’s lineup construction, and Charlie tells a story about a pizza. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NWG4jf8Ux6Q See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

The Cincinnati Reds dropped a very winnable series in Milwaukee over the weekend. Brian and Charlie are back, looking at roster concerns that continue to grow, diving into Jake Fraley’s struggles on the field and diving back into the adversity that hit on Friday. Hear from Terry Francona, Fraley and TJ Friedl. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8VC_XDnmbgY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

After the Cincinnati Reds were shut out in consecutive games, Brian and Charlie discuss the state of the lineup and the biggest areas of concern. They also look at Torpedo bat mania, cover Matt McLain’s growth and preview the Reds’ upcoming series in Milwaukee. YouTube: https://youtu.be/WRJ3gQHyokM See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

The guys dive into the Cincinnati Reds’ loss on Sunday, Graham Ashcraft’s adrenaline rush, and hear the latest from Spencer Steer on his injured shoulder. Subscribe on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxKqBrAgADt3YJK3S7nKdNA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In their debut episode, Charlie and Brian discuss the biggest ways that Terry Francona’s impact will be felt right away, hear from Ron Washington and Hunter Greene and discuss the latest with injuries and the bullpen.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Reds pregame show host Brian Giesenschlag and reporter Charlie Goldsmith bring you what they’re hearing about the Reds, share interviews from the clubhouse and break down the latest Elly De La Cruz highlight. They’re along for the 162-game ride as the Reds try to take the next step.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...