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First Word with James Rapien is Cincinnati’s only daily morning sports show, covering the latest news, analysis, and insider insights on the biggest sports stories. The show focuses on the Bengals, Reds, FC Cincinnati, Bearcats, Musketeers, and Ohio State Buckeyes, with breaking news, game reactions, exclusive interviews, and expert analysis. It airs live weekdays from 7-11 AM ET on YouTube and the Rock Entertainment Sports Network, and is available on demand.

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6/12/26: Hours 3 and 4, Geoff Cameron World Cup Preview, and Reds Talk Jun 12, 2026 5229 The second half of First Word with James Rapien, including an interview with Geoff Cameron previewing the World Cup, and Reds talking entering their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: h

6/12/26: Hours 1 and 2, While You Slept, Bengals Ring of Honor Jun 12, 2026 5208 The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien, including headlines from while you were sleeping, Bengals Ring of Honor discussion, and more. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/

6/11/26: Hours 3 and 4, Contipelli's Countdown, Cashius Howell Contract, and Reds Jun 11, 2026 5191 The second half of First Word with James Rapien, including Contipelli's Countdown, the Cashius Howell contract, and the Reds. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word

6/11/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Lose on Walk-off, Knicks Comeback Jun 11, 2026 5236 The Cincinnati Reds lost to the San Diego Padres on a walk-off home run. The New York Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. All of that and more in the first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 11, 2026. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https:

6/10/26: Hours 3 and 4, John Fanta NBA Finals Preview Jun 10, 2026 5200 The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 10th, 2026, including an NBA Finals Game 4 preview with NBC broadcaster John Fanta. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ List

6/10/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Restructure Joe Burrow's Contract, Reds Win in Extras Jun 10, 2026 5297 The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 10th, 2026. Topics include the Cincinnati Bengals restructuring Joe Burrow's contract and the Cincinnati Reds beating the San Diego Padres in extra innings. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy F

6/9/26: Hours 3 and 4, Ben Baby Interview Jun 9, 2026 5178 The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 9th, 2026, including an in-studio interview with Ben Baby, Bengals reporter for ESPN. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Li

6/9/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Lose, Bengals Schedule Game, Spurs Win Jun 9, 2026 5218 The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 9th, 2026, including discussions about the Cincinnati Reds losing to the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Bengals schedule predictions, and the San Antonio Spurs winning Game 3 of the NBA Finals. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twit

6/8/26: Hours 3 and 4, Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Ruled Eligible Jun 8, 2026 5218 The second half of First Word with James Rapien, including a discussion about Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being ruled eligible for the 2026 season. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcinc

6/8/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Get Swept Jun 8, 2026 5244 The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 8th, 2026, focusing on the Reds getting swept in St. Louis by the Cardinals. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen

INTERVIEW: Orlando Brown Jr. Breaks Down Bengals' Offseason, Joe Burrow, Contract Extension & More Jun 5, 2026 1944 Orlando Brown Jr. joins First Word to discuss the Cincinnati Bengals' busy offseason, his new contract extension, the state of the offensive line, and expectations for the 2026 season. James Rapien and Jacob Tissot also ask Brown about Joe Burrow's Super Bowl comments, Amarius Mims' development and so much more! -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: ht

6/5/26: Hours 3 and 4, Orlando Brown Jr. Interview Jun 5, 2026 5161 The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 5th, 2026. Includes an interview with Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ L

6/5/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds/Cardinals, Reds Trade Opportunities, Bengals Talk Jun 5, 2026 5229 The first two hours of the First Word with James Rapien from June 5th, 2026. ----------------------------------------------------------- Follow Jack on Twitter (X): https://x.com/TWLJack Follow The Working Lunch on Twitter (X): https://x.com/WorkingLunchCin

INTERVIEW: Fox19's Joe Danneman (6/4/26) Jun 4, 2026 2023 Fox19 Sports Director Joe Danneman joins First Word to discuss the Cincinnati Reds, the Bengals, and the NBA. Bengals topics include OTAs and the vibe around the team. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagra

INTERVIEW: Cincinnati Reds Pre and Postgame Host Brian Giesenschlag (6/4/26) Jun 4, 2026 1038 Cincinnati Reds pre and postgame host Brian Giesenschlag joins the show to talk about the injuries the Reds have suffered as well as the issues the Reds have had with their bullpen. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https:

INTERVIEW: ESPN Senior NFL Reporter Jeremy Fowler (6/4/26) Jun 4, 2026 893 The First Word crew was joined Thursday by ESPN Senior NFL Reporter Jeremy Fowler to talk about the Cincinnati Bengals from a national perspective as well as the Myles Garrett trade and more. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagr

6/4/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interviews with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Fox19's Joe Danneman Jun 4, 2026 5217 The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 4th, 2026, including interviews with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN and Joe Danneman of Fox19. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Li

6/4/26: Hours 1 and 2, Interview with Brian Giesenschlag Jun 4, 2026 6128 The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 4th, 2026, including an interview with Cincinnati Reds pre and postgame host Brian Giesenschlag. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fir

INTERVIEW: Bengals Center Ted Karras Jun 4, 2026 1509 Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras stops by the First Word studio to talk about the Dexter Lawerence trade, Joe Burrow's "Super Bowl" comments, Karras' career, and plenty more. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://w

6/3/26: Hours 3 and 4, Ted Karras, Royals/Reds, NBA Finals Preview Jun 3, 2026 6601 The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 3rd, 2026. This half of the show includes an interview with Bengals center Ted Karras, Royals vs. Reds series thoughts, and an NBA Finals preview. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Wo

6/3/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Walk-Off Win Jun 3, 2026 6668 The first two hours of First Word from June 3rd, 2026. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebo

6/2/26: Hours 3-4, Myles Garrett Trade and Reds Updates Jun 2, 2026 7047 The final two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 2nd. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Wo

6/2/26: Hours 1-2, Including Interview with Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati Goalkeeper) Jun 2, 2026 7147 The first two hours of June 2nd's First Word with James Rapien. Includes Marisa Contipelli's sit-down interview with FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fir

6/1/26: Hours 3-4, Bengals Assistant GM Steve Radicevic Jun 1, 2026 6705 The 9-11am portion of First Word from 6/1/26, debut day for First Word. This portion includes an interview with Bengals Assistant GM Steve Radicevic. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcin

6/1/26: Hours 1-2, The Debut of First Word, Paul Dehner Jr. In-Studio Jun 1, 2026 6592 Welcome to First Word with James Rapien! This is hours 1-2 from the debut show, including an interview with Cincinnati Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.inst

Trailer: First Word May 14, 2026 94 Wake up with "First Word," the only morning sports show in Cincinnati. Hosted by Bengals insider James Rapien, Marisa Contipelli, and Jacob Tissot, this is your home for everything you need to know in the Cincinnati sports world. Live from 7-11am every Monday-Friday on YouTube and RESN (19.3 over-the-air, altafiber 253, and Spectrum 999 in Ohio). Miss the show live? Subscribe wherever you're liste

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