The Skinny Podcast

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering one final time to say goodbye and discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: *What the Reds will do at the trade deadline *Predicting the Bengals' record for next year *UC, UD, OSU, and XU are playing an exhibition event at the Lindner Family Tennis Center *Kerr Kriisa has been indicted in alleged scam...

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: *Team USA advances in World Cup *ESPN was not impressed by the Dexter Lawrence trade *Where do the Bengals' skill players stack up against the rest of the NFL *Enquirer columnist Jason Williams says Marty Brennaman wouldn't get hired today *UC & XU basketba...

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: *How should Reds handle infield rotation with Elly De La Cruz back? *Will Bengals actually change how they use Joe Burrow this year?  *NFL tells Brendan Sorsby it's not holding supplemental draft this year *NCAA approves new age-based eligibility rule *#Ask...

Joe Burrow believes the Bengals have assembled a championship-caliber roster, and now he's making sure everyone in the locker room feels the same sense of urgency. That was one of the biggest takeaways from Burrow's final media session before the Bengals broke for the summer following mandatory minicamp. Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner and Mike Petraglia from CLNS Medi...

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: *Can Reds still compete for postseason once healthy? *Why did Bengals shorten mandatory minicamp? *Takeaways from Katie Blackburn's conversations with media *UC & Miami will play a football game at FC Cincinnati *Brendan Sorsby leaves NCAA football *#AskSki...

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: *What will the Bengals do with the extra cap space from restructuring Joe Burrow's contract?  *Will the NCAA or Big 12 figure out a way to keep Brendan Sorsby off the field this season after he got his injunction from the court?  *Why are Reds fans at a bre...

The Cincinnati Bengals created salary cap space this week by restructuring quarterback Joe Burrow's contract, a move that longtime observers say reflects an unusually aggressive offseason for the franchise. According to multiple reports, the restructuring frees up approximately $10 million in salary cap space and comes after the Bengals acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence in a blockb...

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: *How much will Edwin Arroyo and Noelvi Marte impact the Reds *Takeaways from Bengals OTAs *Top NFL QB/Head Coach combos  *Kentucky's Mark Pope made a huge splash for next season's roster *#AskSkinnyAnything

The sight of Bengals stars Ja'Marr Chase and DJ Turner at organized team activities this week is helping fuel the energy around a team that believes it has made major offseason upgrades, according to Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner. Skinny joined Mike Petraglia of CLNS media for a podcast Wednesday and discussed how Chase, Turner and Tee Higgins all taking part in OTAs...

The Bengals announced five new nominees Wednesday for the team’s Ring of Honor ballot, adding former stars Geno Atkins, Carlos Dunlap, A.J. Green, Leon Hall and Andrew Whitworth ahead of the 2026 voting process. The additions join returning nominees Jim Breech, James Brooks, Cris Collinsworth, David Fulcher, Max Montoya, Bob Trumpy and Reggie Williams on the 12-player ballot that will be voted on...

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: *Chase Burns leads Reds' resurgence *What should the Reds do with Matt McLain? *Picking Bengals' next Ring of Honor selections *Bearcats land local basketball star Kam Mercer *#AskSkinnyAnything

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: *Reacting to Joe Burrow's press conference with the media *Bengals favored in 15 of 17 games in 2026 *Which Reds prospect could help the MLB team most right now?  *Where does Elly De La Cruz rank on the list of MLB's top shortstops?  *Ke...

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: *Reacting to the fan who robbed Spencer Steer of a homerun in extra innings *Reds broadcasters criticizing team *Predicting the Bengals' record after the NFL schedule release  *Where Ohio State, Kentucky, and Cincinnati rank in CBS' college football ranking...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Cincinnati Bengals’ rookie class made an early impression during last week’s minicamp, with first-year players showing both promise and areas for growth as the team transitions into the next phase of its offseason program. Rookie defensive end Cashius Howell stood out for his approach as much as his physical tools. Despite not yet signing his contract, Howell participated f...

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: *How much should expectations for the Bengals change based on the Dexter Lawrence move and the draft? *Skinny's favorite and least favorite Bengals picks from the draft *What's the most concerning part about the Reds' recent losing streak?  *Transfer portal...

The Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft reflected a clear strategy: build depth, target high-upside players and continue reshaping the roster around a strengthened defensive front. Cincinnati entered the draft without a first-round pick after trading for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, then used seven selections over the final two days. Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner said the a...

While the Bengals did not address linebacker this offseason, they filled most other needs through trades, free agency and the NFL Draft. After trading for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and signing free agent defensive end Boye Mafe and free agent defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, they selected defensive end Cashius Howell in the second round and added Navy defensive tackle Landon Robinson in the...

The Bengals’ trade for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence reshaped both their roster and their draft plans, according to a discussion between Local 12 Digital Sports Columnist and Editor Richard Skinner and Mike Petraglia from CLNS Media. The Bengals sent the No. 10 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft to the New York Giants for Lawrence and then signed him to a one-year extension through 2028. Pet...

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: *Reacting to the Reds' 3-3 start *Why didn't Katie Blackburn speak to the media at NFL owner meetings? *What did Zac Taylor say to reporters?  *College basketball Final Four conversation *#AskSkinnyAnything

Bengals executive VP Katie Blackburn’s decision to skip media availability at the NFL owners meetings became a talking point in Phoenix, where Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner and Mike Petraglia of CLNS Media said the silence reflects a larger communication problem for Cincinnati. Skinner said the annual meetings matter because owners and coaches are available to the me...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: Reds 2026 season preview Skinny's 10 bold predictions for the Reds' season Jared Calhoun hired at Cincinnati NCAA Tournament first weekend takeaways College basketball coaching carousel - North Carolina is open! Joe Flacco is returning t...

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia from CLNS Media to discuss recent happenings during the Cincinnati Bengals offseason, a month from the NFL Draft. Former Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson has retired at age 29, citing injuries and a diminished desire to continue playing. Wilson, a key contributor during Cincinnati’s 2021 Super Bowl run, was kn...

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia of CLNS Media to delve into the Cincinnati Reds ahead of Opening Day.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics. Those topics include: Wes Miller fired - what's next for Cincinnati Xavier players enter transfer portal March Madness preview - including Kentucky vs Santa Clara Bengals free agency update More excited about Matt McLain's success or Andrew Abbot's struggles at Reds Spring Train...

Local 12 digital sports columnist & editor Richard Skinner and Mike Petraglia from CLNS Media discuss whether the Cincinnati Bengals were winners or losers after the first week of NFL free agency, and discuss what the new players signed will offer the team.