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Paul and Mark return to discuss the results of The Athletic's fan survey and why early signs of concern appear to be arriving with the base.  Plus, thoughts on Joe Burrow's conversation with Pardon My Take and why so much of what he said was notable for his season/career outlook.  Questions on the best time to be an NFL reporter, why Amarius Mims hasn't signed, the TV sale is back, an Odell Thurma...

Conor Orr, of The MMQB and Sports Illustrated, joins Paul to discuss the Bengals' view through the national lens. They discuss his 100 bold predictions for the season, which included a Cincinnati trip to the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Why he picked Joe Burrow to be MVP, a special sauce he sees organizationally, the key issues in the AFC North and anticipating the breakup of Travis Kelce and Taylor...

With vacations and Fourth of July taking over the dead period, Paul and Mark offer a show unloading the notebook of all the questions that were pushed down as newsier epsidoes took precedence. From Tee Higgins' alternative to mispronunciation of Bengals to why I've protested the pecan industry for two decades, this one gets weird.  Come for the position battles and stay for the Skyline hacks.  Wat...

Paul is joined by Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus as the hosts of the PFF NFL Podcast offer an analytical view of the outlook for Cincinnati. Talking about their divided opinion on the Bengals' roster, if the defense can sustain under Lou Anarumo, one of Steve's favorite picks in the entire draft that was made by the Bengals, the AFC North outlook, top 10 players on the team a...

Paul and Mark take on all your questions about Joe Burrow. From his great Parisian adventure to questions about injury history, training camp expectations, his view of OL play, off-field pursuits and potential controversies.  Plus a workshopped take about the stadium negotiations and our inability to solve global warming.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast...

Paul and Mo Egger, of ESPN1530, discuss the best Bengals futures bets for the season from Joe Burrow for MVP to wild parlays that could pad your pocket. Then they invent the alternative to the Bengals Ring of Honor and the Square of Dishonor. Discussing those that most soiled the reputation of the franchise over the history of the club.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The...

Paul and Mark truck through the dead period talking about optimism over the Bengals roster, training camp tips, access to Joe Burrow on Hard Knocks and the time James Harrison had enough of Paul.  Plus, Cincinnati vacation rankings, take workshop on player camps, embarrassing Cincinnati town names and when it's OK to trash a hotel room.  Watch and subscribe on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Th...

Paul and Jay are joined by Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo to break down the Bengals' defensive offseason after a disappointing 2023. Anarumo shares his thoughts on the process of fixing the explosive play issue, pinpointing Sheldon Rankins and Geno Stone, the impact of Vonn Bell, depth approach on the defensive line and where progress stands with the collection of young players in the s...

Paul Dehner Jr. and Mark Chalifoux officially entering the dead period of the offseason recapping what was seen and heard during the Bengals' mandatory minicamp.  That includes an extension for Ted Karras, Ja'Marr Chase showing up but not fully participating, the battle at cornerback what other deals the Bengals need to get done.  Plus, Eric Sztanyo asks about Bengals mayoral campaigns, listeners...

Paul and Jay break down what they saw and heard from Joe Burrow at mandatory minicamp and discuss what his offseason recovery process actually meant for the Bengals season.  Then a look at winners, losers and player movement over OTAs. Hear from Darrin Simmons on his process building the new kickoff and fascinating iterations taking place this summer.  Plus, the debut of a new partnership with Gra...

Paul Dehner Jr. is joined by comedian and Cincy Shirts owner Josh Sneed to talk about a weird week of news surrounding the Bengals and Cincinnati. With Mark Chalifoux on vacation, Josh fills in to talk about the nervous energy of Joe Burrow injury chatter, behind the scenes of Burrow's fundraiser that pulled in $1.1M and the art of creating shirts out of viral sports moments. And our shared love o...

Paul and Jay return to discuss if the absence of Joe Burrow on Tuesday from OTAs was a thing or truthfully an overblown miscommunication. Then topics shift to the return of Sheldon Rankins and outstanding absence of Trent Brown.  What is the future of Ja'Marr Chase's negotiations with Cincinnati now that Justin Jefferson is inked? What is going on with Jay's WR rankings? How many spreadsheets can...

Paul and Mark find time between vacations to catch up on a week of Bengals news including the latest turn in the Tee Higgins tag/extension saga. Why two more deals shouldn't have Tee Higgins making sad videos, instead he should be celebrating. Plus, harboring a lot of thoughts on the Hamilton County Paycor Stadium TV sale on Saturday.  Then, your questions about coaching tips, smartest players and...

Paul Dehner Jr., of The Athletic, and Mo Egger, of ESPN1530, debate the Bengals' Ring of Honor options as well as what needs to be fixed in the entire process. From one name that people should be "embarrassed" if he is not selected, the numbers not enough people are talking about and the only thing we don't want to see happen over the next few years with the ROH.    See Privacy Policy at https://a...

Paul and Mark take your questions, which include late-night submissions of Joe Burrow's AI hair on Paul, Nick Lachey clarifications, left guard perspective, Tee Higgins availability chatter, Amarius Mims usage, guardian cap merch, misconceptions about Mike Brown and an onslaught of name ideas for the Growler listenership.  Plus, a long talk about professional flag running, waving and displaying, y...

Paul and Jay discuss a bevy of Bengals news bites, including a big investment by the club in Paycor Stadium and Tee Higgins latest absence.  Plus, how has Joe Burrow has looked throwing the ball in camp what it might mean going forward. That along with other observations on players impressing or disappointing during early practices.  Finally, ranking Bengals' sounds, guessing slot snaps and Jay gi...

Paul and Mark talk all things schedule from the challenges from a Bengals point of view to the best trips of the season and best time to come to Cincinnati for a game.  Then they take listener questions on a potential 18-game schedule, allure of NFC games, slow starts, Trey Hendrickson handshake deals and why the hate on Los Angeles.  Plus, influencers stalking Joe Burrow, show follower nicknames...

Dave and Paul discuss the early schedule release, Trey Hendrickson reported and other observations from the rookie mini-camp and OTAs.  Hear from fourth-round pick Erick All about his injuries and why his back injury was so scary at the time (and isn't now).  Mo Egger joins to talk about potential schedule trips and what would be the best and worst case scenario for the release. Plus, Jermaine Bur...

Paul and Mark take your questions on the schedule release, what "all in" should have meant, Samaje Perine dreams, new offensive systems and where story ideas come from.  Plus, more strong submissions for Bengals baptism, a Bengals fan from Bengal, a strong new segment name and why things get weird you talk about trying to have another kid.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Hear from Joe Burrow as he returns to the practice field and the news conference dais this week. Paul and Dave discuss the importance of the latest evolution of his career and why it might be one of the most important adjustments we've seen from him.  Then Mo Egger, of ESPN1530 joins, to play Run, Pass or Boot position groups from the 2022, 2023 and 2024 team. A chance to understand where the ques...

Paul and Mark take on the controversial topics of the week as rookie jersey numbers are revealed and a new Paycor Stadium turf design came out. Plus, questions on draft celebrities, Amarius Mims starts, three techniuqes and Day 3 contributors.  Keller-Williams realtor Eric Stanyo joins with a question about the process of rookies becoming pros and an expert voice in the urinal in the house takes....

Paul Dehner, Jay Morrison and Mark Chalifoux record live from BetMGM SportsBook and Nation Kitchen and Bar at The Banks on Tuesday night. They talk take the temperature of the draft from fans and answer questions of those who came down to the event.  The podcast focuses on Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts coming down to Nation and sharing his perspective on all the picks the Bengals...

Hear from Amarius Mims, Erick All, Josh Newton, Ted Karras, Lou Anarumo and Zac Taylor from interviews during draft weekend about a number of Bengals topics, some serious, some just good for a laugh. Enjoy.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Paul and Jay walk through the picks on Day 3 and their superlatives from the draft. Plus, news on Dax Hill and Trey Hendrickson.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Paul and Jay talk through a busy day and a few surprises on Day 2 of the draft as the Bengals fill out important gaps in the roster.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .