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A podcast hosted by Alec Grandin and Jack Mehlberth that discusses the ins and outs of the Cincinnati Bengals, including game previews and rapid reaction recaps to games and significant news events. Founded in 2021, our podcast seeks to maximize the fan e


    • Apr 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 41 EPISODES


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    Free Agency Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 50:13


    We're finally back! And we're back to recap the Bengals free agency period with our insight on all of the Bengals signings and how the signings may affect the Bengals draft strategy as the draft is a mere three weeks away!

    Offseason Primer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 32:25


    We are back for a quick episode before we take a few weeks off as we hop on the pod to discuss all things Bengals offseason as we look forward to what the next two months will bring to Bengaldom (hopefully a fix to the O-line).

    Super Bowl Postview and Offseason Lookahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 44:59


    After allowing enough time for the loss to resonate, the guys hop on the pod to recap the Super Bowl, what it means for the offseason, and how the Bengals might go about adding pieces to make another run at the Lombardi trophy next season.

    Super Bowl 56 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 53:02


    We welcome on the first, and only, recurring guest in Average Joes Podcast history as Jake Snead joins us to preview Sunday's SUPER BOWL Matchup between the Rams and Bengals, We dive in-depth on key matchups and give a little look back at some of ours and Jake's preseason predictions in another riveting episode.

    AFC Championship Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 39:45


    WOW. WOW. The Bengals, yes those Bengals, went in to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday and came out with a 27-24 win in OT to advance to Super Bowl 56 against the Rams. The guys hop on the pod after taking a day for recovery to discuss the win and how absolutely awesome it is that the Bengals are going to be playing for all the marbles in 2 weeks.

    AFC Championship Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 40:01


    The Bengals have made it back to the AFC Championship for the first time in 33 years as they travel to Kansas City on Sunday to take on the Chiefs. The guys preview the matchup, give their thoughts on keys to the game, and, as always, give a prediction.

    A Titanous Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 32:27


    A rare Sunday recap pod as the guys are feeling extra excited and enthused this morning after the Bengals win their first road postseason game of all time in Nashville against the Titans. The guys recap Saturday's win and what they loved about what they saw on Saturday. The guys finish up with trivia and talk about who they would rather play in the AFC Championship.

    Divisional Round Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 46:17


    The Bengals have drawn the Oilers, er Titans, in the Divisional Round of the AFC Playoffs and the men in stripes head down to Nashville on Saturday to continue this dream run. The guys hop on the podcast to preview the matchup and give their thoughts on the keys to the game and as always wrap up with a prediction and trivia.

    The Curse is Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 30:58


    Rejoice! Rejoice! The curse has been lifted and the city of Cincinnati is victorious at last! The Bengals vanquished their playoff demons on Saturday night with a 26-19 victory over the Raiders. The guys have somewhat recovered and hop on the pod to discuss what was a great night and what remains to be an insanely fun season.

    Returning Just in Time for the Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 38:48


    Quite the unintentional soiree we took from podcasting, but we are back to preview Saturday's PLAYOFF matchup at Paul Brown Stadium as the 10-7 Bengals welcome the 10-7 Raiders to Cincinnati for the first playoff game in 6 years. The guys quickly recap the last two weeks of football and give their thoughts on Saturday's matchup.

    Chiefs Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 34:32


    A HUGE game on Sunday in Cincinnati and the guys are here to preview it. The Bengals can clinch the division and establish themselves as a contender with the win, do the guys think they can get it done?

    Recapping Burrow's Record-Setting Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 38:15


    WOW, what a game from Joe Burrow and co. on Sunday. The guys hop on the pod to recap what was a record-setting day by the river. The guys discuss what Sunday's win means for the playoffs and what they liked from what they saw on Sunday.

    Christmas Wish List

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 39:09


    Happy Festivus and Happy Holidays to everyone! The guys take some time away from their holiday cheer to get serious about Sunday's must-win game at Paul Brown Stadium against the Ravens. The guys discuss how big this game is and what the Bengals must do to prevail. As always, a topical trivia question is posed and the guys predict what they will see on Sunday in the Jungle.

    On Cloud Nine After Mile High

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 35:29


    Well, they don't all have to be pretty, and the Bengals proved that on Sunday as they moved to 8-6 overall with a gritty 15-10 win in Denver. The guys could not be more excited to hop on a podcast and recap the highs and lows of Sunday. Also, it might be time to start looking at clinching scenarios...

    Mile High Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 47:03


    It's Friday so you know that means a preview podcast as the guys hop on the podcast to break down Sunday's big matchup against Denver. The guys also run through some Bengals and AFC North news, and as always give their predictions for Sunday's game in the Mile High City.

    San Fran Stumble

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 35:48


    After a really tough loss on Sunday, the guys hop on the pod to discuss where this loss leaves the Bengals heading into the final four games of the 2021 season. The guys talk about how the AFC North race is shaping up and how big this loss was on Sunday.

    California Livin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 34:09


    A rough loss on Sunday for the boys in stripes as the Bengals fell to the Chargers 41-22, but fret not, the guys hop on the pod to talk you off the ledge and assure you that everything is OK. The guys recap what they saw on Sunday and look ahead to a pivotal matchup on Sunday against the 49ers. Who Dey!

    Previewing the San Diego Super Chargers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 52:24


    Packed episode this week as the guys hop on the podcast to preview Sunday's MASSIVE matchup at PBS against the SAN DIEGO Chargers, not LA. The guys preview a big matchup and then dive into some Reds talk as they scratch their heads wondering what exactly the Reds strategy is.

    Steel City Smashing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 43:11


    The Bengals have swept the Steelers for the first time in 12 years and the guys could not be more excited to hop on the podcast and break it all down. In short, it was impressive to say the least. Give us a listen and leave us a review. Who Dey!

    The Autumn Wind Is A Bengal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 32:01


    The boys are finally back on the podcast to discuss a MASSIVE game on Sunday in Las Vegas as the Bengals travel to Sin City to take on the Raiders. Analysis, jokes, and so much more on this week's preview pod as the guys are glad to be back and discussing what they hope to be a big Bengals win on Sunday.

    Grounding the Jets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 37:53


    It's week 8 and the Bengals are heading to New York, well really New Jersey, to take on the 1-5 Jets on Sunday. The guys hop on the podcast to give a preview of the game, what they are watching for, and the guys dare to dream about the Bengals making the playoffs this year. Who Dey and Trick or Treat!

    Baltimore Beatdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 28:49


    Bengals 41 Ravens 17, this still does not seem real, but nonetheless the guys hop on the podcast to discuss what ended up as a brutal beating by the bay in Baltimore today. The guys make sense of what this win means for the Bengals as Super Bowl contenders, division contenders, and so much more. What a win! Who Dey!

    Previewing the Ratbirds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 42:57


    It's the second episode of the week, which can only mean one thing... it's preview time as the guys hop on and discuss what should be a riveting matchup on Sunday in Baltimore. The guys discuss what this matchup means in the greater context of the AFC and also how the Bengals might go about slowing down the Ravens. The episode of course ends with some harrowing trivia and some predictions. Who Dey!

    Kings of the Jungle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 51:48


    What a win! The guys hop on a quick episode to discuss Sunday's blowout win in Detroit as the Bengals triumphed 34-11 in the Motor City. Are the Bengals a playoff contender? What most impressed the guys from Sunday's performance? How about Joe Burrow? Answers to these questions and more as the guys excitedly recap a blowout win (Still can't believe the Bengals blew someone out). Who Dey!

    MoTown Throwdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 46:47


    It's week 6 in the NFL and the Bengals are headed to that state up north to take on the Lions Sunday. The guys get together and attempt to navigate through several off-topic tangents to preview Sunday's game and they offer their thoughts about last Sunday's insane game against the Packers. The guys wrap up talking about how awesome it will be to see Dan Campbell biting some knee caps off on Sunday..

    Pack It Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 48:58


    The guys are back with a new episode previewing Sunday afternoon's matchup against the Green Bay Packers at PBS. The guys talk about key matchups, Joe Burrow vs Aaron Rodgers and the importance of this game in the rebuild. The guys also get sidetracked several times and end with some ATS picks for week 5 of the NFL. Who Dey.

    Numero Uno

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 48:38


    The boys are back in town after Thursday night's win against the Jaguars. The guys were in attendance and they give their thoughts on what they saw and heard at Paul Brown Stadium on Thursday night while also looking ahead to Sunday's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Who Dey!

    Zoo Wee Mama

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 40:45


    What A Win! The guys hop on a virtual call and talk through what exactly is going through their heads as the Bengals get off the schneid with a 24-10 win against the arch nemesis Steelers. Also, due to the short week, the guys give a quick look ahead to Thursday's matchup against the Jaguars at Paul Brown Stadium. Finally, can someone give Jack some help on his picks?

    We Don't Even Like Heinz Ketchup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 45:44


    Ok, that title is a joke (sponsor us?). It's Steelers week and the guys get together to discuss what to watch for in Sunday's battle at the confluence of the three rivers. Jack has a surprise prediction, and the guys look to end their ATS rut and get some good pick mojo going for the rest of the season. Beat Pittsburgh!

    It's Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 21:51


    Bengals lose 20-17 to the Bears this weekend and the boys, sadly, have gotten together to discuss what they saw on Sunday.

    Here Come Da Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 55:37


    Packed episode coming off the victory against Minnesota on Sunday. The guys recap what transpired in the Queen City on Sunday and look forward to Sunday's matchup against the Bears in the Windy City of Chicago. The guys also discuss what betting lines they like this weekend in both NFL and College. Who Dey!

    'Tis the Season w/ Jake Snead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 55:11


    The guys welcome on the first ever guest in Average Joes history, Jake Snead! The guys talk about what they expect this season, including bold predictions, what they expect to see from the defense, and so much more. The gentlemen also discuss this week's game against the Minnesota Vikings and give some predictions about what they hope to see on Sunday. Football is back!

    Getting Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 58:58


    Another week, another episode! The boys are back and discussing this week's game against Miami where Joe Burrow will be playing for the first time since his injury. The gents give their thoughts on last week's game against Washington. Jack goes on a rant about Hall of Fame voting and Alec gives some insightful answers to some questions from listeners on Twitter. The season is inching closer, can't wait!

    Knocking the Rust Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 58:16


    Bengals football is officially back with a win over the reigning Super Bowl champs in Week 1 of the Preseason. The boys hop on the pod to go through the important moments and players from the 19-14 win as well as talking about whose stock is rising and whose is falling. The guys also recap the week's news and look ahead to Friday night's Preseason game against Washington. Episode under an hour with a topical trivia question and some Reds talk to close it out.

    The Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 66:17


    Football is back and the boys are back to chop it up about all things Bengals offseason and training camp, including the ever important topic of Joe Burrow's health. The guys break down all the news from the offseason and what they have seen thus far in training camp, including risers and fallers. The gents also discuss injury news, contract extensions on defense, and who's coming up in the linebacking room. They finish up with a discussion on the Reds and some trivia. It's good to be back!

    Wrapping the Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 54:25


    The speculation is finally over, thank god! The boys reconvene and discuss all 10 Bengals selections, which picks they like, which picks they don't like, and so much more on this episode of Average Joes. The gentlemen also express their displeasure with Rob Manfred and his clown tactics as MLB Commissioner. Schedule release next week!

    The Final Countdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 52:50


    We are inside one week until the 2021 NFL Draft gets underway in Cleveland and it appears the Bengals are poised to select Ja'Marr Chase. Jack and Alec give their thoughts on how this affects the strategy. The guys also discuss the Bengals new uniforms that were released on Monday, Joe Burrow's scar, impromptu holiday rankings, and so much more!

    Mock Draft Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 52:08


    It's here! The mock draft episode! 8 picks made over seven rounds as Alec and Jack give their predictions for which direction the Bengals will go. The guys also discuss new uniforms, CJ Uzomah being fully healed and so much more on this loaded episode of Average Joes. Oh, and #TeamSewell.

    Don't Be So Defensive!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 55:54


    A packed episode this week! Lot's to discuss. We dive into the Ring of Honor, the release of tenured Running Back Giovani Bernard, recap the Team Chase vs. Team Sewell debate and so much more. Only three weeks left to the draft and we talk about the options the Bengals have in addressing the defensive line in the draft! Who Dey!

    That Was Really Offensive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 51:49


    Episode 2 is here and it is the first part of our draft breakdown as we discuss the offensive side of the football and what kind of talent exists there. The draft is now less than four weeks away and the debate has begun surrounding who the Bengals will select: Ja'Marr Chase, Penei Sewell, or Kyle Pitts? Let the debate ensue. We also discuss what San Francisco's trade up into the top 3 means for the Bengals, what we think of the Giovani Bernard news, and much much more on this packed episode of Average Joes!

    From Humble Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 43:59


    Welcome to Episode 1! We welcome all of you to the beginning of this podcast. On this episode, we run through a quick introduction and then get into the nitty gritty of the state of the Bengals. We discuss free agency, the current state of the roster, the draft, and of course, JOE BURROW. We finish up the episode talking about our favorite obscure Bengals and some trivia! Subscribe and follow on social media!

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