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.

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Paul Dehner Jr.

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Sports

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art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

The Walkout: Round 1 recap, Day 2 preview 24.04.2026

Paul and Charlie react from an empty Bengals' press conference room after the first round of the NFL Draft. They look at how the board broke, Caleb Downs' availability, the potential for more trades and the Jermod McCoy factor. They run down the list of best available for the Bengals' 41st overall pick. The Walkout is presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Visit them at josephtoyota.com. Reach...

PD&Jay: Dexter Monday, Burrow's presence, draft decisions 22.04.2026

Paul and Jay return to get you caught up on all things Cincinnati Bengals before the NFL Draft this weekend. They recap Dexter Lawrence Day at Paycor Stadium. Mo Egger joins to discuss Joe Burrow's pressure and presence. Paul and Jay break down potential NFL Draft Day 2 moves for the Bengals. We step into the Analytics Department with Andrew Winter and Ryan Albaum of Gridiron Grading to recap thei...

MegaMock 2026 20.04.2026

Paul is joined by Charlie Goldsmith, Jay Morrison, James Rapien and Geoff Hobson. -Welcome to draft week -Dexter Lawrence fallout -Round 2 -Round 3 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...

The Bengals traded for Dexter Lawrence?!?! 19.04.2026

Emergency pod: Paul is joined by Charlie Goldsmith as they react to the Bengals' trade for Giants NT Dexter Lawrence. Send your questions, comments and reactions to thegrowlerpodcast@gmail.com 00:00 Theme song and intro 01:35 Bengals' philosophical change?! 10:29 How valuable is Pick 10 for Bengals? 14:47 Dexter Lawrence is force multiplier! 18:14 Draft day 2 fallout 24:09 What's next? Watch and s...

Who Dey Light: All your Bengals draft questions 17.04.2026

Paul and Mark kick off the weekend on Who Dey Light. Get your Jay's Got Stats shirt at cincyshirts.com! A portion of all proceeds go to the Nicki Morrison Scholarship Fund. Use code GROWLERPOD to save on all Cincy Shirts merch. Buying or selling a house? Contact Growl Pal Eric Sztanyo of Keller-Williams at info@teamsztayno.com or visit www.teamsztanyo.com -Intro -All the content incoming -Speculat...

PD&Jay: Day 2 strategy and draft intel 15.04.2026

Paul and Jay go deeper into the Bengals' draft conversations. They discuss mock draft trends and what they may mean for the Bengals at ten overall. They take a closer look at the second day and beyond of the NFL Draft and potential options for the Bengals. Jay's Got Stats on the Bengals' later-round picks. Get your Jay's Got Stats shirt in person at Cincy Shirts or online at cincyshirts.com! A por...

Bengals big board, math at 10, offensive prospects 13.04.2026

Paul is joined by Charlie Goldsmith and they unveil their Bengals big boards and plot the course to No. 10 overall. The Analytics Department is presented by R&A Marketing. Growl Pals at R&A Marketing designed our website at thegrowlerpodcast.com, and they continue to support our digital growth. Check them out at ramarketing.com 00:00 Theme song and intro 05:05 The Bengals' top-tier draft p...

Who Dey Light: Draft visits, strategy and puppy books 10.04.2026

Paul and Mark take listener question and discuss a pile of Cincinnati Bengals draft questions with less than two weeks until this year's draft. 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 a...

Bengals and The Beast with Dane Brugler 08.04.2026

Paul is joined by The Beast author Dane Brugler to talk about Bengals-specific topics in the NFL's most exhaustive draft guide. Plus, Mo Egger is back and he's obsessed with Caleb Downs. 00:00 Theme song and intro 02:40 Dane Brugler joins 04:16 CB1: Delane vs McCoy 06:41 Mid-round swing tackles 11:09 Combo linebackers 14:05 Deepest position groups in draft 16:59 Mo Egger joins 18:28 Caleb Downs-to...

Bengals draft priorities, trends and LB prospects 07.04.2026

Paul and Jay break down the Bengals' draft outlook in terms of positional priorities and trends to remember. They review Bengals' news including last week's signings, Lucas Patrick's departure and Bengals' top-30 visits. They discuss the Bengals' positional needs and wants two weeks away from the NFL draft. Plus, Gridiron Grading returns to talk linebackers in The Analytics Department presented by...

Who Dey Light: End of the Downs dream? Jay’s Got Answers 03.04.2026

Jay Morrison and Mark Chalifoux kick off the weekend with a whole lot of Bengals talk. They start with jumping into the news of the day and talking about the Bengals latest additions to the secondary. What’s the fit? What’s their role? And most importantly, how does this affect pick #10? They answer questions on draft prospects, does Downs make too much sense? Could they potentially pass up on bot...

The Walkout: Zac Taylor at the league meetings 31.03.2026

Paul reports from the league meetings in Arizona along with Jay back in Cincinnati. They react to what Zac Taylor said during the AFC North Coaches Breakfast on Tuesday as well as other things seen and heard in Phoenix. The Walkout is presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Visit them at www.josephtoyota.com. Reach them at 513-385-1800 or go see them at 9101 Colerain Avenue. 00:00 Theme song and...

Geoff Hobson and edge analytics 30.03.2026

Paul sits down with Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com at the league meetings in Arizona. They discuss Zac Taylor, the Bengals' free agency successes and failures and the Bengals' draft strategy. Then, Paul's joined by Andrew Winter and Ryan Albaum of Gridiron Grading to discuss this year's edge class. The Analytics Department is presented by R&A Marketing. Growl Pals at R&A Marketing designed ou...

Who Dey Light: QB1, QB2 and draft debates 27.03.2026

Paul and Mark kick off the weekend chatting through the week that was with the Cincinnati Bengals. They discuss Joe Burrow's flag football performance, Joe Flacco's return and Tycen Anderson's departure. They Run Pass or Boot which Bengals' player is the most likely to improve this season and which draft scenarios would be best for the Bengals. They answer your questions on remaining free agents,...

CB profiles and former Bengals scout, Northwestern GM Christian Sarkisian 23.03.2026

Double draft feature this week as Paul is joined by Ryan Albaum and Andrew Winter from Gridiron Grading as well as a 30-minute conversation with former Bengals scout Christian Sarkisian, now the GM of athletics at Northwestern University. The Analytics Department is presented by R&A Marketing. Growl Pals at R&A Marketing designed our website at thegrowlerpodcast.com, and they continue to s...

Who Dey Light: Mock draft reaction and more from Another 9 19.03.2026

Paul and Mark react to the week in Bengals news as they record Who Dey Light from Another Nine in Montgomery. They discuss the reactions to the Bengals' pick in the post-free agency mock draft and the effect of the holes left in the Bengals' roster after free agency on the draft. They look at Geno Stone's departure and the Lou Anarumo Reunion Tour. Paul answers your questions on the Bengals' plan...

Bengals free agency: What we learned 16.03.2026

Paul and Charlie offer what they learned about the Bengals in 2026 over a week of free agency. The Analytics Department is presented by R&A Marketing. Growl Pals at R&A Marketing designed our website at thegrowlerpodcast.com, and they continue to support our digital growth. Check them out at ramarketing.com -Intro -Defensive vision -Front office not changing -Explosive plays -Cornerback: W...

The Walkout Live: Allen, Brown Jr., Cook, Mafe and more 13.03.2026

A busier day for the Bengals with Jonathan Allen signed, Orlando Brown Jr. extended, Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe press conferenced. The Walkout Live is presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Visit them at josephtoyota.com. Reach them at 513-385-1800 or go see them at 9101 Colerain Avenue. Plus, Mo Egger drops in, hear from Andrew and Ryan at Gridiron Grading about the three FA signings in The Anal...

Bengals Day 3 free agency reaction: Nothing is something, Part 2 12.03.2026

Nothing happened. Again. Which meant something. Again. The Walkout Live is presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Visit them at josephtoyota.com. Reach them at 513-385-1800 or go see them at 9101 Colerain Avenue. Check out Another 9, the golf simulator with 24/7 access in Columbia Tusculum and Montgomery. Play in their longest drive and closest to the pin contest to win a month-long membership...

The Walkout Live: Bengals free agency Day 2 reaction 11.03.2026

The Growler crew discusses what's next for the Bengals in free agency, the whiff at linebackers, Maxx Crosby craziness fallout and more. The Walkout Live is presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Visit them at josephtoyota.com. Reach them at 513-385-1800 or go see them at 9101 Colerain Avenue. Check out Another 9, the golf simulator with 24/7 access in Columbia Tusculum and Montgomery. Play in...

The Walkout live: Free agency Day 1 reaction 10.03.2026

The Growler crew breaks down a busy first day of free agency for the Bengals. The Walkout Live is presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Visit them at josephtoyota.com. Check out Another 9, the golf simulator with 24/7 access in Columbia Tusculum and Montgomery. Play in their longest drive and closest to the pin contest to win a month-long membership or Bengals opening day tickets: https://anot...

Who Dey Light: Calm before the storm 06.03.2026

Paul and Mark kick off the weekend, resetting the Bengals' position before the storm of free agency. They discuss Trey Hendrickson's departure from the Bengals as he enters free agency. They break down the calm before the free agency storm and look at realistic options for the Bengals. They react to the Bills and Rams trades this week. Paul answers your questions on Trey Hendrickson, drafting Jere...

PD&Jay(!): Dalton Risner, FA draft and we are BACK 03.03.2026

Jay makes his return to the podcast, rejoining Paul as they head into free agency season. They discuss Dalton Risner's return, the improved Bengals' offensive line and Trey Hendrickson reaching free agency. Mo Egger joins to offer his farewell to Hendrickson and his reaction to Risner's signing. Paul, Jay and Mo conduct a free agent draft for who they think the Bengals will sign. The Bengals Growl...

Rewatch: Bengals free agent fits 02.03.2026

Paul and Charlie are back diving into the tape. This time, they each offer their top three Bengals free agent fits. Also, it's the debut of The Analytics Department, presented by R&A Marketing, where Paul talks to Andrew Winter and Ryan Albaum of Gridiron Grading about draft prospects and paths through their analytic lens. The Analytics Department is presented by R&A Marketing. Growl Pals...

Who Dey Light: Bengals Combine chatter 27.02.2026

Paul and Mark sit down as Paul returns from the Combine in Indianapolis. Paul shares things seen, heard and observed over the week. They react to the Bengals' poor performance on the NFLPA player survey and answer your questions on Duke Tobin, the potential for a Burrow contract restructure, and concern over the Bengals' defensive line. Send your questions (and comments and sponsorship inquiries)...

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