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8/21/26: Hours 3 and 4, Bengals/Bears Preseason Game Discussion Aug 21, 2026 5137 Topics include: Contipelli's Countdown, Bengals/Bears preseason game expectations, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.m

8/21/26: Hours 1 and 2, Joe Goodberry Interview, Joint Practice Winners, Bengals/Bears Preview Aug 21, 2026 5242 Topics include: Joe Goodberry (Bengals on the Brain) joins for an interview, Bengals/Bears preseason game preview, Noelvi Marte sent down again, 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/firstwor

8/20/26: Hours 3 and 4, James Rapien Interview from Joint Practice, Bengals Buy or Sell Aug 20, 2026 5196 Topics include: James Rapien interview live from Bengals/Bears joint practice, Bengals buy or sell debates, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on

8/20/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals/Bears Joint Practice Preview, NL ROY, Reds Win Aug 20, 2026 5455 Topics include: setting the expectations for the Bengals/Bears joint practice happening on Thursday, an NL Rookie of the Year conversation, and thoughts on the Reds win over 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:

8/19/26: Hours 3 and 4, Richard Pitino Interview, Bengals Training Camp Thoughts, NFL Top 100 Snub Aug 19, 2026 5194 Topics include: Xavier men's basketball head coach Richard Pitino joins the show for an in-studio interview, thoughts on Bengals training camp, an NFL Top 100 snub, 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.in

8/19/26: Hours 1 and 2, Joey Votto for GM? Plus Bengals/Bears Discussion and Reds Moves Aug 19, 2026 5209 Topics include: Bengals approach to the Bears this week, Joey Votto for Reds GM, and Reds moves -------------------------------------------- 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://thecro

8/18/26: Hours 3 and 4, Roger David (Gold Star CEO), Should Reds Shut Down Chase Burns, ESPN Power Rankings Aug 18, 2026 5164 Topics include: in-studio interview with Roger David, the CEO of Gold Star, should the Reds shut down Chase Burns, ESPN's power rankings, 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/

8/18/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Split Doubleheader, Mike Petraglia Interview Aug 18, 2026 5222 Topics include: Reds split doubleheader on first day of series with Cardinals, Mike Petraglia of CLNS Cincy joins the show in-studio, 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/ Lis

8/17/26: Hours 3 and 4, Bengals Biggest Need, Reds/Cardinals Preview Aug 17, 2026 5213 Topics include: Bengals biggest needs, PFF rankings, Reds/Cardinals series preview -------------------------------------------- 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/

8/17/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals WR Room, Reds Lose Series Aug 17, 2026 5217 Topics include: Bengals wide receiver room, Bengals biggest concerns, Reds lose series to Marlins, Reds injury updates -------------------------------------------- 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 o

8/14/26: Hours 3 and 4, Joe Burrow's Performance, Cincinnati Open Preview, Aug 14, 2026 5208 Topics include: Bengals exhibition game takeaways, Cincinnati Open betting angles, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.m

8/14/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Preseason Opener, Reds Win Aug 14, 2026 5200 Topics include: Bengals win their preseason opener and a lot 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Wor

8/13/26: Hours 3 and 4, Travis Steele Interview, Players to Watch in Preseason Opener Aug 13, 2026 5229 Topics include: in-studio interview with Miami Redhawks head men's basketball coach Travis Steele, players to watch in the Bengals preseason opener, 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/firs

8/13/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Preseason Opener, O-Line Confidence, Reds Lose Aug 13, 2026 5202 Topics include: Bengals open their preseason slate against the Detroit Lions, confidence in the Bengals O-Line, and the Reds loss to the White Sox on Wednesday -------------------------------------------- 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/fi

8/12/26: Hours 3 and 4, Rapien's Best Bengals, Contipelli's Countdown, Reds Preview Aug 12, 2026 5235 Topics include: Rapien's Best Bengals of the 2026 season, Contipelli's Countdown, Reds/White Sox preview, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mi

8/12/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Win in Extras, Joe Burrow Career Length Aug 12, 2026 5217 Topics include: Reds beat the White Sox in extra innings, how long could Joe Burrow's career last, and a handful of other Reds topics -------------------------------------------- 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 Fi

8/11/26: Hours 3 and 4, Bengals Starters in Preseason, Should Bengals Consider Terrion Arnold Aug 11, 2026 5207 Topics include: Contipelli's Countdown, should the Bengals play their starters in the preseason, should the Bengals consider signing Terrion Arnold, 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/firs

8/11/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Starters on Thursday and Roster Discussion Aug 11, 2026 5203 Topics include: who the Bengals will start in the first preseason exhibition on Thursday, Bengals roster discussion, how much Dexter Lawrence has impacted the team, 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.in

8/10/26: Hours 3 and 4, Reds Updates, Tight End Rankings, and Contipelli's Countdown Aug 10, 2026 5201 Topics include: Contipelli's Countdown, tight end rankings, and where the Reds stand now amidst injuries and the series sweep at the hands of the Nationals over the weekend -------------------------------------------- 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.ins

8/10/26: Hours 1 and 2, Mike Renner Interview, Bengals Training Camp, Reds Swept Aug 10, 2026 5211 Topics include: CBS Sports NFL Draft Analyst Mike Renner joins the show in-studio for an interview, Reds were reverse swept by the Washington Nationals, Bengals training camp updates -------------------------------------------- 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

8/7/26: Contipelli's Countdown, Reds/Nationals Preview, and Bengals ICYMI Aug 7, 2026 5332 Topics include: Contipelli's Countdown, preview of the Reds/Nationals series, and cleaning up some Bengals discussion -------------------------------------------- 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

8/7/26: Pete Holtermann Interview Previewing Cincinnati Open, Reds Sweep, Bengals Thoughts Aug 7, 2026 5298 Topics include: Pete Holtermann, President of Holter Media, previews the Cincinnati Open, Reds sweep the Athletics, and Bengals thoughts -------------------------------------------- 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

8/6/26: Hours 3 and 4, Bob Moran Interview, Bengals Training Camp, Reds Discussion Aug 6, 2026 5211 Topics include: interview with Bob Moran, the Director of the Cincinnati Open, plus thoughts on Bengals training camp, Sal Stewart Rookie of the Year, and Hunter Greene to the IL -------------------------------------------- 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

8/6/26: Hours 1 and 2, Paul Dehner Jr. Interview, Hunter Greene to IL, Reds Win Another Series Aug 6, 2026 5194 Topics include: The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. joins the First Word crew in-studio, Hunter Greene heads to IL with another elbow injury, Reds win series against Athletics, 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:/

8/5/26: Hours 3 and 4, Ben Baby Interview, Reds/Athletics Preview Aug 5, 2026 5230 Topics include: in-studio interview with ESPN Bengals reporter Ben Baby, Reds/Athletics preview, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: http

8/5/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Beat Athletics, Bengals Training Camp Reactions Aug 5, 2026 5201 Topics include: Reds beat the Athletics in the series opener on Tuesday night at GABP, Bengals training camp reaction, 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/ Listen to First Wo

8/4/26 - Hours 3 and 4, Training Camp Takeaways, NFL Top 100 Lists, Reds & FCC Preview Aug 4, 2026 5048 Observations from the Bengals' first day of full pads at training camps. Analyzing the NFL Top 100 list. Plus, previews of the upcoming Reds and FC Cincinnati contests. -------------------------------------------- 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.instagr

Bengals Training Camp Reaction with Mike Petraglia Aug 4, 2026 915 Mike "Trags" Petraglia of CLNS Cincy joins First Word to discuss how the Bengals have looked so far in training camp. -------------------------------------------- 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

8/3/26 - Hours 3 and 4, Rapien's Top 10 Bengals, Seeing Red at the Deadline? Aug 3, 2026 7123 Rapien's Top 10 Bengals. The desk's keys to a successful Reds trade deadline. Watching the Reds at the deadline. -------------------------------------------- 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 Mixl

8/3/26 - Hours 1 and 2, Reds Trade Deadline & Eyes on Bengals Training Camp Aug 3, 2026 7013 It's deadline day in MLB. The Bengals put the pads on. FC Cincinnati earn thrilling win. -------------------------------------------- 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.mix

7/31/26: Hours 3 and 4, Joe Danneman Interview, Reds/Pirates Jul 31, 2026 5173 Topics include: FOX19 Sports Director Joe Danneman joins for an in-studio interview, Reds/Pirates 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE o

7/31/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Training Camp Day 2, Reds Win Jul 31, 2026 5280 Topics include: Bengals training camp discussion, Reds walk-off Pirates, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/

7/30/26: Hours 3 and 4, Field Yates Interview, Trade Deadline, Reds/Pirates Jul 30, 2026 5190 Topics include: interview with ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates, MLB trade deadline, Reds/Pirates preview -------------------------------------------- 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://

7/30/26: Hours 1 and 2, Training Camp Day 1, Ohio Cup Jul 30, 2026 5229 Topics include: Recap from day one of Bengals training camp, the Guardians take the Ohio Cup, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https:/

7/29/26: Hours 3 and 4, Evaluating Bengals Offense, Reds/Guardians Jul 29, 2026 5209 Topics include: Evaluating the Bengals offense after Dan Pitcher's media availability, Reds/Guardians game three preview, 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/ Listen to First

7/29/26: Hours 1 and 2, Top 10 Bengals, Headlines Jul 29, 2026 5111 Topics include: Jacob Tissot's top 10 Bengals and other headlines to know -------------------------------------------- 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 F

7/28/26: Hours 3 and 4, Chase Burns Innings Limit, Reds/Guardians Preview Jul 28, 2026 5201 Topics include: Chase Burns innings limit, preview of the Reds/Guardians series, audio from Duke Tobin's press conference, Contipelli's Countdown, 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/firstw

7/28/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Media Day Recap, NFL Headlines, Ohio Cup Jul 28, 2026 5202 Topics include: Bengals media day (Mock Turtle Soup) recap, NFL headlines, Ohio Cup feature, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://

7/27/26: Hours 3 and 4, Pressure on Zac Taylor, Reds/Guardians Preview Jul 27, 2026 5210 Topics include: Pressure on Zac Taylor to win this year, NL Rookie of the Year race, Contipelli's Countdown, Reds/Guardians preview, 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/ List

7/27/26: Hours 1 and 2, Training Camp, Reds Trade Deadline Jul 27, 2026 5220 Topics include: Bengals training camp begins this week, Reds trade deadline 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecr

7/24/26: Hours 3 and 4, Landon Robinson Interview, and Reds/Cardinals Preview Jul 24, 2026 5184 Topics include: Bengals draft pick Landon Robinson joins for an in-studio interview, Reds/Cardinals series preview, 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/ Listen to First Word

7/24/26: Hours 1 and 2, NFL WR2 Rankings, Reds Trade Talk Jul 24, 2026 5222 Topics include: NFL Wide Receiver 2 rankings, Reds trade talk as the deadline approaches, Contipelli's Countdown, 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/ Listen to First Word LI

7/23/26: Hours 3 and 4, Anthony Munoz Interview, Reds Trade Candidates Jul 23, 2026 5178 Topics include: Bengals legend Anthony Munoz joins the crew for an in-studio interview, trade candidates for the Cincinnati Reds, 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/ Listen

7/23/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Win Series vs. Mariners Jul 23, 2026 5224 Topics: Reds win series against the Mariners 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Faceboo

7/22/26: Hours 3 and 4, Reds/Mariners Preview, NCAA Eligibility Court Case Jul 22, 2026 5233 Topics include: the court case surrounding NCAA eligibility, a preview of Wednesday's Reds/Mariners game, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mi

7/22/26: Hours 1 and 2, Steve Helwagen Interview, Reds Win Jul 22, 2026 5223 Topics include: Steve Helwagen joins to preview the Ohio State football season, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Seattle Mariners, 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/ Listen to

7/21/26: Hours 3 and 4, Carter Chapley FC Cincinnati Interview, Contipelli's Countdown Jul 21, 2026 5226 Topics include: Carter Chapley from FC Cincinnati to discuss second half, Contipelli's Countdown, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: htt

7/21/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Lose, ESPN Top 10 Safeties Jul 21, 2026 5213 Topics include: Reds lose series opener to the Mariners, ESPN top 10 safeties, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr

7/20/26: Hours 3 and 4, Reds/Mariners Preview, Contipelli's Countdown Jul 20, 2026 4356 Topics include: preview of the Reds/Mariners series, Contipelli's Countdown, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.c

7/20/26: Hours 1 and 2, Jay Morrison Interview Jul 20, 2026 6040 Topics include: Reds win series vs. Rockies, Bengals positions of need, plus an in-studio interview with SI Bengals writer Jay Morrison -------------------------------------------- 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

7/17/26: Hours 3 and 4, Reds Second Half, NFL Rankings Debate Jul 17, 2026 5222 Topics include: Reds second half over/unders, NFL Rankings Debate -------------------------------------------- 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 Wor

7/17/26: Hours 1 and 2, Chase Burns Extended Jul 17, 2026 5226 It was reported Thursday that Reds pitcher Chase Burns has agreed to a contract extension. The First Word crew discusses the extension 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/ L

7/16/26: Hours 3 and 4, Jeremy Rauch Interview Jul 16, 2026 5190 Topics include: Fox19's Jeremy Rauch in-studio for an interview talking Bengals and Reds, plus a quick hit on game themes for the Bengals this year -------------------------------------------- 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

7/16/26: Hours 1 and 2, Off to Greener Pastures? Jul 16, 2026 5224 Topics include: should the Reds trade Hunter Greene, Joe Flacco on "Quarterback," 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mi

7/15/26: Hours 3 and 4, NBA Free Agency, MLB Salary Cap, NFL Offensive Trios Jul 15, 2026 5133 Topics include: NBA free agency, MLB salary cap, NFL offensive trios, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Fol

7/15/26: Sal Stewart ASG, Mike Petraglia Interview Jul 15, 2026 5261 Topics include: MLB All-Star Game, Sal Stewart's performance in the ASG, Stewart's comments about a potential salary cap, plus an in-studio interview with Mike Petraglia of CLNS Cincy -------------------------------------------- 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: http

7/14/26: Hours 3 and 4, Burns Sitting ASG, Edge Rusher Rankings Jul 14, 2026 5190 Topics include: Chase Burns sitting out for the All-Star Game, NFL edge rusher rankings, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thec

7/14/26: Hours 1 and 2, NFL Top 100, QB Rankings, Home Run Derby Jul 14, 2026 5227 Topics include: Home Run Derby delivered in a big way Monday night, NFL Top 100 has Lamar Jackson ranked 69th, and Joe Burrow QB ranking discussion -------------------------------------------- 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

7/13/26: Hours 3 and 4, Home Run Derby Preview, Joe Burrow QB Rankings Jul 13, 2026 5188 Topics include: Contipelli's Countdown, a preview of the Home Run Derby, and PFF's QB rankings -------------------------------------------- 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://thecrow

7/13/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Kralling into All-Star Break Jul 13, 2026 5208 Topics include: Recapping the disaster of a first half for the Cincinnati Reds, weekend recap, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https:

7/10/26: Hours 3 and 4, Cubs/Reds, Bengals Player Rankings Jul 10, 2026 5194 Topics: Chicago Cubs visiting the Cincinnati Reds this weekend, Bengals player rankings, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thec

7/10/26: Hours 1 and 2, Clay Snowden Interview Jul 10, 2026 5203 Topics include: Reds loss to Phillies on Thursday night, plus an interview with Clay Snowden discussing his article about the Reds needing a change in the front office -------------------------------------------- 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

Bengals Eyeing Super Bowl After Major Offseason Upgrades | Dan Hoard Interview Jul 9, 2026 1807 Cincinnati Bengals radio voice Dan Hoard stops by the show to discuss Joe Burrow, Dexter Lawrence, their offseason moves and why the Bengals are Super Bowl contenders James Rapien, Marisa Contipelli and Jacob Tissot also ask Hoard about the Bryan Cook signing, the defensive line and so much more! -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.c

7/9/26: Hours 3 and 4, College Basketball Exhibition at Cincinnati Open Jul 9, 2026 3717 Host of the Rebound Rundown, Paul Fritschner, joins the show to discuss the upcoming exhibition at the home of the Cincinnati Open -------------------------------------------- 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

7/9/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Win, Dan Hoard Interview Jul 9, 2026 6654 Topics include: Sal Stewart, Reds big night in win vs. Phillies, plus Dan Hoard in-studio -------------------------------------------- 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.mix

7/8/26: Hours 3 and 4, Top 10 Running Backs, Bengals, Reds/Phillies Jul 8, 2026 5176 Topics include: ESPN's Top 10 running backs in 2026, more about the Bengals, and Reds/Phillies on Wednesday night -------------------------------------------- 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 Mix

7/8/26: Hours 1 and 2, Kyle Schwarber Punishes Reds Jul 8, 2026 5203 Topics include: Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1, Kyle Schwarber hits home run -------------------------------------------- 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://thecr

7/7/26: Hours 3 and 4, Reds Trade Opportunities, Reds/Phillies Preview Jul 7, 2026 5191 Topics: Reds trade opportunities, Reds/Phillies preview -------------------------------------------- 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 Faceb

7/7/26: Hours 1 and 2, USMNT Loses, Reds Stock Report Jul 7, 2026 5206 Topics include: USMNT loses to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the World Cup, and taking stock of individual 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 LIVE on Mixlr

7/6/26: Hours 3 and 4, Contipelli's Countdown, Reds Confidence Check Jul 6, 2026 5205 Topics include: Contipelli's Countdown, a confidence check on the Cincinnati Reds, 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/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.m

7/6/26: Hours 1 and 2, Tom Gelehrter Interview, Reds Salvage Win Jul 6, 2026 5205 Topics include: Cincinnati Reds salvage a win in last game of series vs. Baltimore Orioles, plus an in-studio interview with the voice of FC Cincinnati, Tom Gelehrter, previewing Monday night's United States World Cup match vs. Belgium -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com

7/2/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Lose Again to Brewers, USMNT Wins Jul 2, 2026 5179 Topics include: Cincinnati Reds lose again in Milwaukee, USMNT beats Bosnia and Herzegovina -------------------------------------------- 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.m

7/2/26: Hours 3 and 4, NBA Free Agency, Reds Jul 1, 2026 5179 Topics include: NBA Free Agency, plus Cincinnati 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 LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Faceboo

7/1/26: Hours 1 and 2, Nick Hagglund Interview, Zac Taylor Discussion Jul 1, 2026 5237 Topics include: World Cup preview interview with Nick Hagglund, Zac Taylor discussion -------------------------------------------- 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.c

6/30/26: Hours 3 and 4, Bengals Contracts, Reds and Brewers Series Discussion Jun 30, 2026 5227 Topics include: Cincinnati Bengals contract negotiations, Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers series, and Contipelli's Countdown -------------------------------------------- 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

6/30/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Blow Another Lead, Bengals Contracts Jun 30, 2026 5182 Topics include: Cincinnati Reds blow another late lead and lose to the Milwaukee Brewers, plus Cincinnati Bengals contracts -------------------------------------------- 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 L

6/29/26: Hours 3 and 4, Contipelli's Countdown, Reds/Brewers Preview Jun 29, 2026 5185 Topics include: Contipelli's Countdown, a preview of the Cincinnati Reds/Milwaukee Brewers series, Buy or Sell, 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/ Listen to First Word LIV

6/29/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Success in Pittsburgh, NFL Top 100 List, DJ Turner Hint? Jun 29, 2026 5195 The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien, including a discussion about the Cincinnati Reds winning their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pete Prisco's NFL Top 100 list, and...is DJ Turner hinting at something? -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWo

6/26/26: Hours 3 and 4, Paul Fritschner Joins, Reds/Pirates Preview Jun 26, 2026 5207 Paul Fritschner of the Rebound Rundown joins the show, and the crew previews the Reds and Pirates series. -------------------------------------------- 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: http

6/26/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Discussion, WNBA Officiating Jun 26, 2026 5205 Cincinnati Reds discussion and WNBA officiating. -------------------------------------------- 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 Facebook: ht

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