The Catch Up with Napiera Groves-Boykin

Napiera recaps the Super Bowl with C-Nell. Drake Maye dropped the ball in the worst way, Bad Bunny stole the show in the best way. And in all ways, they look to the future, be it the NFL or the NBA… Or even The Catch Up itself, as Napiera announces the season, perhaps series finale, of this version of the podcast.   And with that… Peace! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: Cornell “C-Nell” Hope  Ep...

Nape and Nell discuss the AFC and NFC Championship games leading up to... The Super Bowl. It's Drake May vs Sam Darnold. And, once again, the Seahawks vs... The New England Patriots. Again?!? Big Game predictions, halftime thoughts, and more — on The Catch Up! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Baby Episode: 2e17

Defense ruled a day filled with shaky quarterback moments and big coaching questions. Was Pats Texans great defense or just offensive chaos? Is CJ Stroud just young? And.... Is Josh Allen running out of time in Buffalo? Coaching still matters in LA, heart in Chicago, and the NFL coaching carousel gets messy all over the place. Plus, Conference Championship picks 🏈 Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Gues...

Nape breaks down a WILD Wild Card weekend—highlighting Caleb Williams’ huge comeback, debating boring playoff matchups, and arguing over who’s actually a “problem” (Drake May vs the Patriots defense) with her cous-o, C-Nell. Then, the usual full Bengals meltdown about cheap-a$$ ownership refusing to fire Zac Taylor, before closing with divisional-round picks and coaching carousel speculation.  Hos...

Pastor Nell opens the ep — givin “all due disrespect” to the Baltimore Ravens, who go out in the most Ravens way possible: a missed last-second field goal in Pittsburgh. Our condolences! 😂 From there, Nape and Nell talk reckless about the Ratbirds being a permanent choking hazard, debate whether Lamar gets any grace, then roll into wild card weekend picks (Bills/Jags, Rams/Panthers, Bears/Packers...

Christmas is upon us, and there's a lot to be thankful for. Does that include the Bengals? C-Nell and Nape break down the team, the league, before celebrating the NBA — especially the KNICKS! — and wrapping up their favorite movies of the season. See you next year! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s2e13

A LOT to catch up on! Zack’s Whack. Season’s Cooked. Joe’s Furrowed. But Napiera survived her B-Day, and we back! Bengals dominated Turkey Day, but it’s been all downhill since — and with the recent goose egg, the season is officially cooked. Joe’s furrowed, but whack Taylor be wanting to… Keep playing him? Will someone show this clown the door?  But Nape’s Knicks and Nell’s Lakes are alive and we...

Joe Burrow refuses to ride the bench, Cincinnati’s playoff odds are microscopic — but present — and Napiera and Cornell repare for the worst as the Bengals travel to Baltimore. Again. Is “Glass Joe” at risk? Then they pivot to the Lake show — Napiera glazes LeBron again, and holiday chaos is on the docket. Happy Thanksgiving. F*** the pilgrims! Host: Napiera Groves Boykin Guest: Cornell Hope

Napiera and CNell break down Jamar Chase’s suspension after the craziness — spitting on Jalen Ramsey. Unpacking not just the football fallout but the  deeper weight, all while swapping wild stories and calling out the Bengals’ death spiral of a season. Burrows return, the Chiefs’ Swift-era slump, surprise NFC shakeups, a full 80s-movie nostalgia tour featuring Goonies and Big Trouble in Little Chi...

Napiera and C-Nell break down Joe Burrow’s return energy and whether the Bengals should even let him touch the field with that defense and that O-line. Around the league, nobody looks great, Russ is seeing ghosts, Jameis finally gets the nod, and Thursday Night Football is giving “nah, we’re good.” In the NBA, the Lakers look happy, the Knicks look dangerous, OKC and San Antonio look unfair, and H...

We got the onside… and still got cooked. The Bengals drop a 42-point heartbreaker thanks to ghost defense and ZT's signature clock management — a week after a womp trade deadline that did zero to fix the mess. Then we come up for air in LA baby: Dodgers go back-to-back, early-season Lakers vibes are immaculate without LeBron. Plus, shade thrown at KD’s “brush-optional” look and the new Fantast...

BOO! The Bengals blew it again! The terrifying nightmare-fuel of a season has produced its spookiest result yet — an absolute hellish collapse of a game. Abandon all hope, all ye who enter. This one be wild... Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: 2e7

Zach be wack, but we so back — thanks to Flac! Napiera and C-Nell break down the Bengals’ Thursday night win over the Steelers in the Senior Bowl. Joe Flacco’s surprising composure, Jamar Chase’s dominance, and Zach Taylor’s still-questionable coaching all on the docket. But the week went well enough that we're somehow debating — should Burrow return if Flacco keeps winning? In the rest of the...

MAJOR TRADE ALERT! Bengals land Joe Flacco! But still lose, thanks to Zac Taylor of course Napiera holds no punches. Sick of his face... The Senior Bowl cometh — Thursday Night Football baby! But can the Bengals outlast the Steelers? Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: Cornell Hope Episode: 2e5

Ater a Monday Night Football loss among the most devastating in franchise history, Zac Taylor’s disastrous loss of the locker room, a broken offensive line, and a broken confidence QB, Napiera and Nell debate whether it’s worth firing Taylor mid-season, float names as possible stopgap QBs, and mourn the wasted potential of a favorable schedule. ("Like getting offered a great deal when you&#39...

Napiera and Cnell recap a ROUGH Week 3 for Bengals fans after the worst blowout loss in franchise history. The coaching, the quarterback , the depression. What (if anything) can turn the season around? Potential replacements for Jake Browning? Or Zac Taylor? Does the team have any realistic options left? SOS! Around the league, the Eagles’ dominance, the Commanders’ strong start, what’s going wron...

A BRUTAL Bengals win... Joe Burrow goes down again, this time with a season-altering turf toe. Turf toe? Yes. The toe that brought down an empire... Or has it? In this epic episode of sackcloth and lamentation... C-Nell and Napiera hold out hope... 11 and 5 baby! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell

WE. ARE. BACK. AYYYYYYYYYYY! WELCOME BACK TO THE CATCH UP! And Napiera is HERE for it! Napiera dives right in, prepping for the most promising season in Bengals far recent memory with — who else? — none other but C-Nell, that's how we do it. It's not all sunshine and roses. Cincy fans are thrilled to be spending money for once… But already nervous they hired the wrong coach to spend it! But it's a...

Napiera and Cuz reunite for a final look over at the Bengals offseason. They chat all things hoops, from the Lakers sale, to Thunder / Pacers. All this and more — in the penultimate episode of the season! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: C-Nell Episode: s1e31

Napiera recaps the start of the NBA Finals, and shares her positive response to the Knicks parting ways with Tom Thibodeau, before offering a moment of silent reflection. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: s1e29

A quick catch up with Napiera, as she recaps NY's hope-instilling 3-2 series hold against Indiana, ponders whether a comeback is in the cards, and dives into the dominance of the Thunder. Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: s1e28

Napiera is joined by the O.G., the boy himself C-Nell, for a TRUE Catch Up! They talk Knicks, LeBron, and of course the Bengals — because it's never too soon! We got C-Nell in the building friends... So stop reading this description already and listen! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: Cousin C-Nell Episode: s1e27

The Garden was the place to be for Game 4 vs the Celts —but thanks to the advice of a friend, Napiera was across the street! Nevertheless, the Knicks have more hope now than in decades. Are the finals within reach? They, Napiera deep dives through the rest of the matchups with good friend of the pod, Max the Ref! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: Max the Ref Episode: s1e26

Napiera catches up again with — Dio! He and Napiera eulogize the Lakers while recapping Round 1, project Round 2, and Dio follows up on his Julius Randle take that’s aged — shockingly well! A special 25th Episode edition of The Catch Up! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Guest: Dio Neblett Episode: s1e25

Napiera comes to us from the set of her latest acting venture. She worries about LeBron and the Lake Show in the face of Ant Man and the OG Lakers. She recaps her boys' WrestleMania experience, and predicts the playoffs! Host: Napiera Groves-Boykin Episode: s1e24