Paul Dehner Jr.

The Growler

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Paul Dehner Jr., senior Bengals writer for The Athletic, takes you inside Paycor Stadium to keep you informed and entertained on all things Bengals. He's joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox19 & Charlie's Chalkboard, Jay Morrison, of Sports Illustrated and comedian Mark Chalifoux across four shows a week to elevate the conversation about the team from gritty details to philosophical debates to comical storylines and postgame analysis.

Author

Paul Dehner Jr.

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Sports

Podcast website

art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Balds Don't Lie: Lou Anarumo's words and Zac Taylor's responsibility 03.12.2024

Paul and Jay are joined by Mo Egger as they sift through where to go from here following the latest defensive disaster.  They run through the news of the week, including the latest round of rotations, benchings and decisions to stick with struggling starters.  Hear from Lou Anarumo as he faces the heat of the continued struggles from his defensive group.  Mo Egger joins to discuss who you build ar...

Bengals rewatch reaction with Charlie Goldsmith 02.12.2024

Charlie Goldsmith joins to discuss the rewatch of the Bengals loss to the Steelers. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and mo...

The Walkout: Steelers 44, Bengals 38 02.12.2024

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts.  Paul and Jay talk through the latest defensive debacle, this time allowing 44 points and 520 yards to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a defeat that unofficially ended the hopes of their season. What does it mean for Lou Anarumo? What did Germaine Pratt say? Why Joe Burrow's comments again were important to parse through. All of these topics and more. ...

Introducing Against the Rules with Michael Lewis 30.11.2024

We’re bringing you an episode of Against the Rules with author Michael Lewis (The Big Short, Moneyball). This season, Michael is examining the rise of sports betting in the U.S. and how it’s affected fans and players alike. Sports fans experience incredible highs and lows. But for a long time, no one bothered to study the minds or impulses of fans. Michael finds out how that’s changing as writers...

Who Dey Light: Ping pong, Josh Newton and ownership burner account emails 28.11.2024

Paul is on vacation, so Jay Morrison steps into Who Dey Light with Mark. They get into the CONTROVERSIAL return of the ping pong tables, the players who can hold their own with a paddle, Joe Mixon’s gripes, what to expect from Josh Newton, a reason for optimism (?), an email from an ownership burner account, opinions on the Bengals scouting approach, a Growler bet, a holiday-themed RPB, some Steel...

Talking Greg Cook with author Bill Koch 27.11.2024

Paul catches up with longtime Cincinnati scribe Bill Koch, who has a new book out about the legend Greg Cook, a star quarterback for the Bengals and University of Cincinnati and man Bill Walsh once called the most talented player he'd ever seen.  Bill discusses conversations with Mike Brown for the book, parallels to Joe Burrow and tracking down one of the most important stories from the early day...

The Burrow-sode: Dissecting all things Joe Burrow 25.11.2024

Paul and Jay are joined by Charlie Goldsmith for a special episode using the bye week break to assess Joe Burrow's season in every way imaginable.  Hear from offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher, quarterbacks coach Brad Kragthorpe and The Athletic Football Show analyst Derrik Klassen on Burrow's development, successes and view among those across the league.  A breakdown of the episode:  4:00: Establi...

My Favorite Game: Todd Frazier, 2015 Home Run Derby 22.11.2024

Former Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier joins the podcast along with The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Reds TV/Radio host Jim Day to discuss one of the most memorable nights in the history of Great American Ball Park.  In the latest in the My Favorite Game podcast series, Frazier offers all the details, feelings and untold stories of the 2015 All-Star Game Home Run Derby in Cincinnat...

Who Dey Light: Cam Taylor-Britt, Maybe Mac, proper complaining 21.11.2024

Paul and Mark kick off bye weekend by hanging on tight pulling you threw a dark bye week for the Bengals.  They cover the upside/downside of watching greatness from Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, document the fall of Cam Taylor-Britt, the rise (?) of Josh Newton, using the Big Boy cage, Bill Belichick, Dan Pitcher, Evan McPherson, the proper way to complain, wooing at a comedy show and facing sickn...

Balds Don't Lie: One-score blame game, coaching staff future 19.11.2024

Paul and Jay discuss the insanity of the 1-6 record in one-score games and how correlative that can be year over year. Mo Egger joins (12:00) to talk about why this team isn't good enough and the path forward for Lou Anarumo. Plus (38:00), Joe Mixon goes off, RBP on target, Growler Bets and ARBIES.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast Socials, pod platforms,...

The Walkout: Chargers 34, Bengals 27 18.11.2024

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy  Shirts.  Paul and Jay discuss the latest improbable Bengals loss.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Who Dey Light: Team bonding ideas, Anarumo's voice, F-word strategy 15.11.2024

Paul and Mark get you ready for the weekend.  They dive into the increase of foul language around the beat and the strategy for the next big F-bomb after Burrow's blast, team bonding ideas in LA and the hole in the plan, ranking Mark's tweets, banishing bad play to the Jermaine Burton slot machine, questions about Lou Anarumo, Trayveon Williams and what team will win the city's next title. Finally...

PD&Jay: Ja'Marr's expansion, previewing LA with Daniel Popper 14.11.2024

Paul and Jay get you ready for the Bengals game on Sunday Night Football against the Chargers.  They run through injury updates for Tee Higgins and Orlando Brown, plus travel itineraries in the news.  Taking a deeper look at how the Bengals have expanded the role of Ja'Marr Chase, hear from Dan Pitcher and Cursin' Joe Burrow on the topic.  The Athletic's Daniel Popper joins from Los Angeles on Jim...

Bengals big picture w/ Mo Egger & Charlie Goldsmith 12.11.2024

Paul and Jay are joined by ESPN1530's Mo Egger (nine-minute mark) and fellow beat writer Charlie Goldsmith (37min) to break down where the Bengals stand coming off the Thursday night loss in Baltimore.  Why this is the moment for the Tee Higgins business decisions conversation, the erosion of Joe Burrow, what will top the list working against Lou Anarumo, two signings that didn't happen, RPBs, Gro...

The Walkout: Ravens 35, Bengals 34 08.11.2024

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts. Paul and Jay wrap up an instant classic from M&T Bank Stadium as Lamar Jackson outdueled Joe Burrow, 35-34.  They talk about the impossible nature of losing when Joe Burrow throws for 428 yards and Ja'Marr Chase racks up 264 yards receiving. Plus, ranking the egregious losing mistakes, the decision to go for two, uncalled penalties, losing one-...

Andrew Whitworth keeps it 100 for 30, Bengals-Ravens preview 06.11.2024

Paul and Jay take a deeper look at Bengals and Ravens.  At the 15-minute mark they are joined by Andrew Whitworth, former Bengals legend, NFL Man of the Year and analyst on the Amazon Prime Thursday Night pregame and postgame shows.  Big Whit offers insight on everything Bengals from dressing up like Joe Burrow to the letter he wrote Mike Brown to how contract disputes erode a locker room and the...

Herbert trade reaction, Jermaine Burton's path, Joe Burrow's latest moment 05.11.2024

The latest edition of Balds Don't Lie with Paul Dehner Jr., Jay Morrison and Mo Egger squeezes into a short, busy week. The Bengals made a trade! Reaction to adding RB Khalil Herbert.  Jermaine Burton. Discuss.  Is this the latest Joe Burrow midseason moment? Injury news and replacing Erick All Ravens game snapshot Growler Bet, RPB and ARBIES Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

The Walkout: Bengals 41, Raiders 24 04.11.2024

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts.  Paul and Jay talk through a newsy day in Cincinnati as the Bengals beat the Raiders, Joe Burrow is pissed after throwing five touchdowns, Jermaine Burton is a healthy scratch for missing Saturday's practice, hear from teammates as they react to that situation, Trey Hendrickson has four sacks, updates on two potentially significant injuries and a s...

Who Dey Light: Culkamania, sports are fun, apologies and homeade Halloween powder 01.11.2024

Paul and Mark start off your weekend on Who Dey Light. They offer up their favorite stories of the week, rank Mark's tweets, hear from our favorite realtor Eric Sztanyo, answer your not so light questions, get ambushed about flags and tell stories about a busy Halloween night for questionable behavior.      See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

PD&Jay: Potential changes, previewing Vegas, Marvin Lewis 31.10.2024

Paul and Jay get you ready for Sunday's game against the Raiders and more.  4:30: Next live show announcement 7:00: Game outlook 15:00: News 19:00: What changes could be coming?  42:00: Jay's interview with Marvin Lewis 55:00: RPB, Growler Bet, Predictions Watch and subscribe on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

Bengals therapy: Tackling all the issues 29.10.2024

Paul and Jay offer the hug the Bengals didn't deliver and ask you to lay down on the couch for a therapy session. Hear from defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, kicker Evan McPherson and special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons. Also, hear the toughest story ever told from Tim Krumrie.  Mo Egger of ESPN1530 joins and we spin the wheel of offensive topics.  Tim Krumrie: 4:30 News: 7:00 Defense: 12:00...

The Walkout: Eagles 37, Bengals 17 28.10.2024

Welcome to The Walkout presented by Cincy Shirts.  Paul and Jay sift through the rubble of yet another disappointing performance from the home team at Paycor Stadium as the Bengals stay winless at home taking a 37-17 drubbing on the chin.  From "the sequence" to the lack of support around Joe Burrow and reactions from the locker room, they break down a season that feels on the brink before the cal...

Who Dey Light: Bengals nicknames, measuring devices and ghost stories 25.10.2024

Paul and Mark kick off the weekend on Who Dey Light talking about the different view of this weekend's games and the need for a new way to measure big moments. Then they get into the opportunity this weekend against the Eagles, ranking Mark's tweets, questions about the need for a team nickname, if Mike Gesicki is alive, Ja'Marr dressing Joe and a new TOOTBLAN submission.  Plus, being a real dude...

PD&Jay: Previewing Bengals-Eagles, PHLY's Zach Berman, predictions 24.10.2024

Paul and Jay talk through the Bengals home matchup with the Eagles on Sunday.  1:00: BetMGM/Nation Kitchen live show details! 5:30: Game outlook: Records, background, bets, referee report and history 11:00: News: Injury updates, Wednesday's interviews 15:30: Can this be the game the young, evolving core of the defense starts to emerge? Hear from DC Lou Anarumo with an interesting tone about two yo...

Bengals OL options, re-energizing the offense with Mo Egger and gubernatorial decisions 22.10.2024

Paul and Jay welcome Mo Egger to take a closer look at what's going on with the Bengals' clunky offense.  4:30: News on the injury concerns with offensive tackle depth and talking through the options 15:30: Mo Egger joins and we assess and try to solve the Bengals' trouble putting teams away 43:00: The state of the AFC playoff picture 55:00: Recapping a busy Growler Bet, including multiple winners...

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