Ball Don't Lie

Auty, like Ball, won't lie. He is sad, but he is hopeful for the future. Recapping Super Bowl LVI and looking ahead to a crucial offseason for the Bengals on this weeks episode of Ball Don't Lie. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The Bengals are about to play in Super Bowl LVI against the Rams, and although Auty still can hardly believe, he looks at what the strategy for each team might be as they prepare for Sunday. FOLLOW AUTY ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

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Can someone explain to Auty what is happening and how he is supposed to act now that the Bengals have won a second playoff game and are about to play in the AFC Championship Game for a chance to go to the Super Bowl??? Auty outlines his feelings, how the Bengals can win, the future with Joe Burrow, the futures of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, and more. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The Bengals 31-year playoff victory drought is over! What Auty was thinking and feeling that night, why sports bring us so many emotions, where the Bengals stand moving forward, and more! Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The Bengals are returning to the playoffs and Auty tries to make sense of their matchup with the Raiders while comparing this to past playoff appearances. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The Bengals are AFC North Champions, Auty is back from a hiatus, and all is right in the world again. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty and Tony talk about the Bengals loss to the 49ers and discuss friendship and hair. Follow Tony and Austin on Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The rivalry weekend was more than disappointing, but the Bengals salvaged it with a blowout win on Sunday. Auty talks about The Game, the reason for all the head coaching madness, answers your instagram questions, and more. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty looks ahead to a massive weekend of college football and gives his opinion on the best matchups when it comes to the CFBPlayoff rankings and what he expects to happen moving forward. Plus, he breaks down the Bengals win over the Las Vegas Raiders and talks about what happened this weekend in the NFL. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Mo Egger from ESPN 1530 stops by to breakdown the Bengals at the bye week. Plus, Auty shares his thoughts on the College Football Playoff rankings and NFL Week 10. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The Bearcats and Buckeyes are out, but the College Football Playoff rankings are in. What it means, or quite frankly doesn't mean, and why it is all gonna be okay. Plus, Auty may have crowned the Bengals too soon. What happened with them, what's going on in the league, and so much more. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The Bengals have arrived! Auty breaks down a massive win in Baltimore and goes over what he likes and doesn't like about this Bengals team. Plus, Week 7 of the NFL is in the books. Talking about that, Tom Brady's 600th TD pass, the ManningCast MNF issue, who he is rooting for in the World Series, and more! Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The Bengals keep winning and Joe Burrow keeps playing great against the blitz. Why that is important for the Bengals this week heading into Baltimore. Plus, around the NFL, why Patrick Mahomes, Sean Taylor, Aaron Rodgers, and Jackson Mahomes are all connected and Week 6 of the NFL is in the books. Everything you need to know. Twitter.com/AutyElmore Instagram.com/AutyElmore --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The Autumn Wind is ruthless. It has kicked Jon Gruden to the curb after horrible remarks were revealed in old e-mails, and it haunted NFL kickers across the league as they failed miserably at both field goals and extra points. Plus, Auty breaks down Bengals / Packers. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Urban Meyer is all over the news and not for the right reasons. Auty talks about what this means for Urban, the reports surfacing around the league, and wonders about his future. Plus, looking at Week 4 in the NFL and the headlines of such. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Cincinnati fan bases have struggled with a disease over the last 30 years, and Dr. Auty is here to have a frank conversation with his patience (get it?) about it. Plus, talking Jags / Bengals, NFL Week 4, and more on Ball Don't Lie. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Another week of the NFL is in the books and Auty has thoughts on that, who the favorites are, and why the Bengals losing to the Bears is a result of their inability to make the correct moves in the offseason. Plus, the NFL's new taunting rule is a problem, as is the Reds final 11 games of the season and the tumultuous offseason in which they now face. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty breaks down Week 1 of the NFL season and talks about what he took from it. Plus, discussing the Bengals win over the Vikings, Zac Taylor's decision making, and more. In segment two, Auty talks about the difference between the rules in College Football and the NFL and why he prefers the NFL game over the college game. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Tony and Auty talk about the upcoming 2021 NFL season, specifically about the Cincinnati Bengals, and give their Super Bowl predictions. You can listen to Auty and Tony weekdays from 12-2 PM on ESPN 1530 at espn1530.com/listen. Follow Tony on Twitter! @tony_pike15 Follow Auty on Twitter! @autyelmore --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Big news! Auty is filling in for Tony Pike as a guest host on Cincy 3:60 on ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati! He will be live from Noon-2pm ET Tuesday 8/31, Wednesday 9/1, and Thursday 9/2. Plus, he will be hosting on Monday 9/6, and Tuesday 9/7. You can listen LIVE via the iHeartRadioApp, just search "ESPN 1530" and also at ESPN1530.com/listen. Podcast versions of the show will also be available around 2:30 PM each day on the app and website. Tune in! Auty will return to hosting Ball Don't Lie on 9/14. Ball Don't Lie. Have fun. Be safe. Go Bucks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Feels like most people these days are sleeping on Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow. Forget the fact that he's overcome a major knee injury to start Week 1 against Minnesota and set rookie records in just 10 games last season, people still continue to disrespect him, his franchise, and more. Auty talks about his growing frustration with this trend and talks about why Joey is indeed that dude. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Legendary Reds first baseman Joey Votto reached yet another career milestone this week when he collected his 2,000th career hit. His career resurgence has helped the Reds climb back into contention in the second half. What that means for him, for the team, and more. Plus, the NFL preseason is underway and there's more news about Naomi Osaka, this time from Cincinnati, as her recent exchange with a reporter has brought controversy and questions surrounding media conduct. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

In a very special 100th episode of Ball Don't Lie, Auty talks to his dad Phil about his life as a Bengals fan when he was a young boy, to today's squad that has him feeling cautiously optimistic. Hear his thoughts on the Bengals Ring of Honor, his favorite players, moments, and more. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Simone Biles shockingly withdrew from multiple events during the Tokyo Olympics, causing a fire storm of bad takes back in the United States after it was revealed that mental health was one of the causes for her withdrawal. Biles handled it with grace and class, and Auty discusses the importance of what she did and gives you his thoughts. Plus, some are pressing the panic button on Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense after a week of struggles. Where does Auty stand? Tune in to find out. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The biggest stories of the NFL off-season have focused around two Quarterbacks in two very different situations. Aaron Rodgers of Green Bay, and Deshaun Watson of Houston. Auty explores how each of these QB's has gotten to where they are today, and what to expect from each of them in 2021. Plus, Joe Burrow is often talked about like he walks on water, but he's been fully cleared before Training Camp. Why that itself is a miracle worth the comparison, and the NFL's decision about vaccinated and unvaccinated players continues to draw attention to the league with the Delta variant looming. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

After stating the second half of the season with a 4 game losing streak, Auty is pronouncing the Reds season officially dead — but hope springs eternal down the street, as Joe Burrow and the Bengals prepare for Training Camp, one week from now. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

This week, Auty sits down with 700 WLW's Lance McAlister to talk about the Cincinnati Reds (7:00-27:00). The (surprising?) first half, the questions looming over the second half and the offseason, and a few other topics along the way. Plus, Auty talks about taking in the atmosphere around TQL Stadium this weekend with the Hell is Real Derby in town and the 2021 Home Run Derby (27:30-End). Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The Reds have two All-Stars and not just that, two All-Star starters in the outfield for the first time since 1956! Auty breaks down the current state of the Reds and how they have reached the point they have, led by All-Stars Jesse Winker and Nick Castellanos. Hear from an emotional Winker on how much it means to him, and a look at the full ASG rosters ahead of next week. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Buffalo Bills WR Cole Beasley came out strongly against the NFL and NFLPA's updated protocols for players who are not fully vaccinated, and he wasn't alone in doing so. Despite mountains and evidence and research, Beasley feels his life and freedoms would somehow be taken away from him if he got the shot. Auty discusses that, why he's off base, and why the vaccine is safe. Follow Auty on Instagram! Follow Auty on Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Massive news broke in the NFL this week as Raiders DE Carl Nassib announced he was gay, becoming the first openly gay active player in NFL history. Auty breaks down that news and its importance for the NFL moving forward. Plus, Auty thought that a loss was a good thing on Thursday in San Diego, and he couldn't be more wrong. Why the Reds incompetence is costing them on and off the field. Follow Auty on Twitter! Follow Auty on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Major League Baseball continues to do things that can only hurt their cause...or does it? What is happening in baseball with pitchers using foreign substances to gain an advantage, what MLB is doing about it, and why that's sent the league into a firestorm. Plus, Joey Votto may be the most criticized athlete in Cincinnati sports history, and I just don't get it. Why Votto #StillBangs and we should be appreciating him, not hating him. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Jon Rahm was pulled from The Memorial Tournament in Dublin after testing positive for COVID-19 and after his record-setting third round. Was forcing him to withdraw the right move? Was the way it was covered wrong? What this means and the decisions Rahm made that led to his demise. Plus, Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast of all time, and she's letting the world know it with GOAT-themed leotards. How would we react to other GOAT's doing that? Why? Finally, the national disrespect of Jesse Winker continues, and the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to dominate the thoughts of 2024. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty discusses the decision by world no. 2 tennis player Naomi Osaka to withdraw from the French Open and do so because of mental health reasons and not wanting to participate in mandatory press conferences. How has the player-media relationship changed and how will it continue to change in the future? Plus, fans are being allowed back to ball parks and arenas in massive numbers, and there's been a ton of issues with fan conduct that impacts the game and happens in the stands. Do we as a society have an issue with authority? Finally, Shannon Sharpe broke the law in California and it led to an NFL firestorm. Hear what he did wrong and what happened next. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The Reds are under .500 and dealing with the consequences of not aggressively pursuing a championship. For the first time in Auty's lifetime, it feels like the fan base has reached a breaking point with Reds ownership. Plus, Joe Burrow is back on the practice field. Hear from the Bengals QB on his first day of OTA's, progress on his knee injury, and the importance of expectations for the 2021 season. Plus, Auty struggles to understand LeBron James. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The news of the day is simple: Joe Burrow is on pace to be ready for Week 1. Auty breaks down the Bengals schedule and how he thinks they will fare in the 2021 season. Plus, Numbers Game, an update on MLS in Cincinnati and Columbus, and asking the big question: Are the Reds good? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty returns from a week off with a lot to talk about. Specifically with the narrative surrounding the story that the Jacksonville Jaguars are planning on signing former NFL QB and Mets minor-leaguer Tim Tebow as a tight end. Plus, the Bengals draft, Aaron Rodgers, answering Instagram questions, and more. Follow Auty on Twitter! Follow Auty on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The NFL Draft is finally here! I give my thoughts on the beginning of the draft and finally make my decision on who the Bengals should take with the fifth overall pick. Plus, Josh Elmore stops by to talk about the rest of the draft and what to expect from the remainder of the first round outside the top ten. Follow me on twitter and instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty is a little late, but the Bengals are donning new stripes. He breaks down his thoughts, the process, and where the team goes from here. Plus, giving credit to those he has been critical of when it comes to the Bengals and giving the Bengals the credit they deserve for doing something really, really cool. Follow me on twitter and instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

This episode has no set topic, but Auty has some things that have caught his eye over the last week or so, including college football, the best thing he heard this week, numbers game, and so much more. Steph Curry and Mike Trout are being forgotten about, naming his new favorite Bengals player, picking his Ring of Honor inductees, etc. Follow Auty on twitter and instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

What a difference a week makes, huh? Nick Castellanos and the Reds have started the season strong, despite the most egregious suspension in recent memory. Plus, are the Bengals tipping their hand on their draft strategy? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty is struggling to understand a strange shift in the attitude of Cincinnati sports fans. What has always been a baseball town feels like more of a football town these days, and he's not sure why, or how, that came to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty is FINALLY talking about Bengals free agency and gives his reaction to how the Bengals have approached the offseason and the free agency period. Plus, in segment two, James Rapien of AllBengals.com and the LockedOn Bengals Podcast joins the show to discuss his thoughts and where the Bengals go from here. Follow James on Twitter! @JamesRapien, @AllBengals, @LockedOnBengals Subscribe to the Cincinnati Bengals Talk YouTube Channel! Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty is talking college basketball with Connor Lemons of Land Grant Holy Land. Breaking down the weird COVID season, the NCAA tournament, and Ohio State Hoops. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty is reflecting on a year of COVID-19 as each day of March seems more and more surreal. Plus, he is joined by Jeff Carr, the host of the LockedOnReds Podcast and a co-worker of Auty's. They discuss realistic expectations for the this Reds team, the importance of Joey Votto, the starting rotation, shortstop position, and so much more.  Follow Jeff on twitter! @jefffcarr Check out the LockedOnReds Podcast!  Follow Auty on twitter! @autyelmore --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

It's episode #78 of the Ball Don't Lie Podcast with Auty Elmore. This week, Auty examines the areas of concern for the Reds through two spring training games, gives an update on his career, and explains where the NFL is heading with a 17-game schedule in the upcoming season. Plus, remembering a legend during Numbers Game, an update from College Basketball, and Auty's favorite Ken Griffey Jr. home run of all time. All that and more on Ball Don't Lie. Follow me on twitter, @AutyElmore Follow me on instagram, @autyelmore Have fun. Be safe. Go Bucks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty heard something this week that made absolutely no sense to him, and he wasn’t the only one. Plus, his reaction to the Tiger Woods accident and the one thing the Bengals must do in order to have a successful offseason. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

A tad late this week, but an episode nonetheless. Auty has some thoughts on Urban Meyer’s one fatal flaw and why it came back to bite him again last week. Plus, clarifying his thoughts on the Reds and despite the frustrations, why they are still poised for success in 2021. Ball Don’t Lie! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

The Chiefs got smoked by Tom Brady and the Patriots on Sunday in Super Bowl LV. Auty tries to figure out why they didn’t adjust and runs down all the things they had going against them. Plus, Trevor Bauer has signed his free agent contract and a laundry list of reasons why Eric Bieniemy isn’t getting a HC job, and none of them have to do with coaching. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram: @autyelmore --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Auty’s favorite week of the year is here: Super Bowl week. Although it’s not the same, the game is as intriguing as ever with Touchdown Tommy facing off against Flashy Pat. Who wins and why, plus a return to Numbers Game! But we’re starting off with a look at the Reds off-season and why it has Auty terribly frustrated. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support

Super Bowl LV is set, and to no ones surprise, Tom Brady will be there. Brady’s astounding 10th Super Bowl appearance will come against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Auty breaks down the AFC and NFC Championship games. Plus, 1 year after the death of Kobe Bryant, the Bengals are getting new uniforms, and so much more. Follow Auty on Twitter and Instagram @autyelmore! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ball-dont-lie/support