The BCJ Podcast is a weekly show giving you all the latest up to date news about the Cincinnati Bearcats football and basketball programs.
Chad Brendel and David Simone chat with UC head golf coach Doug Martin with his team ranked in the top 40 and set to begin their spring season on Sunday. We then discuss the win over Temple, staff changes and the vultures circling the Pac 12 media deal. All that and more on this week's episode.
With a road split for the basketball team and some shuffling of the coaching staff for the football team, there was no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer rehash the possible worst loss of the season and the potential best win of the season all in the same week for the basketball team and what to hope for leading into the AAC Tournament. The crew then discusses the recent departures from the football coaching staff and some potential rule changes coming to the sport before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are this week's Quick Paper Supply Timestamps 0:00 - 38:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Around the Rim 38:00 - 1:20:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Bearcat Bearcat Bearcat Journal Football Football Football Football 38:00 - 1:50:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - BBP Mailbag
Chad Brendel and David Simone are joined by Cincinnati head coach Scott Satterfield to talk ball and his first two plus months on the job. We also discuss the start of the draft process, the basketball loss at ECU and some always popular realignment updates. All that and more on this week's show.
With the baseball season starting this week a big time guest joined the group meaning there is no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Cincinnati baseball head coach Scott Googins joined the crew to preview this year's roster, touch on what to expect out of the season and much more. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer then discuss the basketball team's previous week and tie the bow on the Bearcat Super Bowl before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are this week's Quick Paper Supply Timestamps 0:00 - 1:00:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Coach Googs 1:00:00 - 1:22:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Around the Rim 1:22:00 - 1:43:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - The Bearcat Bowl 1:43:00 - 2:19:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - BBP Mailbag
UC AD John Cunningham joins Chad Brendel and David Simone to discuss all the current important topics surrounding the athletic program, including the IPF, Big 12 and Wes Miller's recent extension. Chad and Dave then turn to the rough Tulane loss and a spirited debate on the fallout. Conference realignment expert Dan Simon also returns to discuss the latest news on that front. All that and more on a fantastic episode of the show.
After the Senior Bowl and pre draft festivities fire up in football and the basketball team secures two more wins there is no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. First, ESPN+ broadcaster and owner of WinstelMedia Luke Winstel hopped on to the podcast to talk about what he was able to gather during his time covering the Senior Bowl and recaps his interactions with Ivan Pace, Tre Tucker and Josh Whyle before taking a look at recent Bearcats in the NFL. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer then finish up football talk with a preview of Sunday's Kelce Bowl and cover the basketball team's successful week at Fifth Third Arena before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here is this week's Quick Paper Supply Timestamps 0:00 - 32:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Luke Winstel and the Senior Bowl 32:00 - 51:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Kelce Bowl 51:00 - 1:14:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Around the Rim 01:15:00 - 1:46:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - BBP Mailbag
Chad Brendel and David Simone kick things off with some basketball talk following the blowout win over Tulsa on Wednesday night plus the commitment of JUCO guard DaVeon Thomas before switching to football to discuss the Bearcats participating in the Senior Bowl and finally taking a look at the Big 12 2023 schedule release. All that and more on this week's episode.
A special guest joining the crew and a strong effort out of the basketball team against a top opponent means there's no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Former football Hometown Hero OG and current Harvard Medical School student Blake Bacevich joined the crew to reminisce about his time on and off the field as well as some great stories along the way. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer then break down the tough loss at Houston for the basketball team and the positive momentum to carry on the rest of the season before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are the Quick Paper Supply Timestamps 0:00 - 1:14:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Blake Bacevich 1:14:00 - 1:41:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Around the Rim 1:41:00 - 2:24:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - BBP Mailbag
Chad Brendel and David Simone crowd source this one with a live mail bag from those participating in the chat. Flory Bidunga, Big 12, Satterfield's offense and defense, what rule changes you'd like to see and much more on this week's pod.
With the basketball team suffering a tough loss and football workouts firing back up there is no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer rehash the 75-68 loss to Memphis, the state of the team and the importance of the upcoming stretch of games. The squad then takes a look at the football team as workouts fire up and break down some storylines to watch with spring ball a month away before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are the Quick Paper Supply Timestamps 0:00 - 51:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Penny for Your Thoughts 51:00 - 1:12:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Who Even Plays for the Bearcats?? 1:12:00 - 2:06:03 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - BBP Mailbag
Chad Brendel and David Simone recap with win over USF and look ahead to Memphis on Sunday, talk some football recruiting and the transfer portal. All that and more on this week's episode.
After the basketball program went 2-0 and the football program continued to add players to its roster there was no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer dissect ECU blowout and break down the nailbiter against SMU before touching on some basketball recruiting news. The crew then discuss the new transfers for the football program and briefly reminisce on the memorable Bengals game before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. 0:00 - 1:07:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Around the Rim / 80's Sitcom Nostalgia 1:07:00 - 1:25:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Entering the Transfer Portal 1:25:00 - 2:10:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - BBP Mailbag
David Simone and Aaron Smith talk all things Cincinnati Bearcats over the last week. The two reviewed the win over the East Carolina Pirates, 83-55. They also discuss the recent additions by Coach Scott Satterfield to both the Bearcats football roster and his staff.
With the basketball team splitting the past week and the football program continuing to come together, there was no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer break down the basketball team's most recent loss to Houston, how to become more consistent the rest of the season and some recruiting tidbits. The crew then discuss the announced coaching staff for the football program and touch on some of the recent transfer additions before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are the Quick Paper Supply Timestamps for the week 0:00 - 32:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Houston, We Had a Problem 32:00 - 45:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Hoops 'Crootin 45:00 - 1:23:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Football Additions 1:23:00 - 1:54:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - BBP Mailbag
Chad Brendel and David Simone discuss the official and unofficial names being added to round out Scott Satterfield's first staff at Cincinnati. How the hires fit and where things stand with both the on field and support staff building going forward. Talk then turns to basketball following the loss at Temple with a big 4 days ahead with a trip to Wichita State and a home game with Houston. All that and more on this week's episode.
Happy New Year to everyone! With 2023 upon us and a fan favorite joining the squad there is no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. It's Tobler Time for the BBP as Zack Tobler joined Chad Brendel to discuss Jizzle James and the current state of the basketball program. Brent Young and Aaron Smith then join the pod to further pick Tobes' brain and touch on some small football storylines before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com.
Chad Brendel and David Simone give their thoughts on where things stand with the football program three weeks into the Scott Satterfield Era. We introduce our new sports gaming segment Dave Bets brought to you by Bet Fred Sports and close with some basketball conversation with conference play getting started on Thursday night.
On the day after Christmas and another year of sports in the books, there is no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith and Chad Brendel first discuss the recent departures into the transfer portal, some coaching news and a quick recap of the non-conference slate for the basketball team. The trio then take a look at the wild year of 2022 in review before taking a dive into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are the Quick Paper Supply Timestamps for this week 0:00 - 25:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Football Wrap-Up 25:00 - 49:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Basketball OOC Superlatives 49:00 - 1:44:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - A Cincinnati Bearcat Year Gone By 1:44:00 - 2:07:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - BBP Mailbag
Chad Brendel and David Simone put a bow on Scott Satterfield's first signing day in Cincinnati, talk about the continued construction of his on and off-field staff and talk some hoops as nonconference play came to a close on Wednesday. All that and more on this week's BCJ Pod.
With the roller coaster ride of the last few weeks of the 2022 football season coming to an end in a weird bowl game and the surging success of the basketball team there was no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer dissect the 24-7 loss to Louisville in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl, reflect over the highs and lows of the 2022 season and the close of the Luke Fickell era before taking a look into the future. The crew then talks about the recent surge the basketball team has been on and some recruiting tidbits before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are this week's Quick Paper Supply Timestamps 0:00 - 30:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Putting to Bed the Fenway Bowl 30:00 - 57:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Memorializing 2022 57:00 - 1:17:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - The Future of the Bearcats Football Program 1:17:00 - 1:39:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - Around the Rim 1:39:00 - 2:07:00 Quick Paper Supply Timestamp - BBP Mailbag
Jeff and David recap the 2022 season finale lose to Louisville, turn their attention to the offseason, and discuss Desmond Ridder and his first start for the Falcons plus more on the Bearcats in the NFL.
Chad Brendel and David Simone talk about the hoops win over Miami and some general observations with 2 games remaining in the non-conference schedule. We then turn our attention to the Fenway Bowl and do our best to dissect a game where there isn't much known about who will play in the game for either side. All that and more on this week's show.
Following a thrilling but difficult Crosstown Shootout and with a special guest joining the fold, there is no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Barstool Sports Dana Beers joins the pod to break down his recent superfandom, his thoughts on Bearcats sports and his new found love of all things Cincinnati. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer rehash the 80-77 loss to Xavier and what is next for the basketball team before taking a look at the Fenway Bowl this weekend against Louisville and recruiting in both sports. Things then get all wrapped up in a bow with the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are this week's Quick Paper Supply Time Stamps 0:00 - 38:00 Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp - Dana Beers 38:00 - 1:09:00 Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp - Crosstown Shootout 1:09:00 - 1:34:00 Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp - Wasabi Fenway Bowl Preview 1:34:00 - 1:43:00 Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp - Crootin' 1:43:00 - 2:15:00 Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp - BBP Mailbag
After a week away David and Jeff are back to discuss a lot of change for UC football program. They talk coaching staff, portal moves, plus Bearcats in the NFL and a lot more.
Chad Brendel and David Simone are joined by Athletic Director John Cunningham, as well as Brian Fox of Cincinnati's NIL collective, Cincy Reigns, to discuss the conception of the collective and evolving relationship with the school and it's student athletes. Chad and Dave later discuss the ongoing hiring of Coach Scott Satterfield and his staff, plus a little preview talk of Saturday's upcoming Crosstown Shootout.
With the hiring of a new coach for the football program taking place Monday morning, there was no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer take a deep dive into Scott Satterfield and what his hiring means for the football program moving forward. The crew then look at some important decisions that need to be made quickly and take a few moments to touch on the basketball team after their blowout win against Bryant and with the Crosstown Shootout this weekend before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com.
Chad Brendel and David Simone talk all things coaching search related plus a little hoops after the win over NJIT. All that and more this week on the Holy Grail BCJ Pod.
With the sombering events of last week in the past and the unknown of the future ahead, there is no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer rehash the feelings surrounding Luke Fickell's surprising departure to Wisconsin, break down some names to desire for the next head coach and further discuss the status of the program. The group then quickly touches on basketball before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com.
David Simone and Jeff Howell are back for one last Bearcat Brunch before the final show after Cincinnati Bearcats' bowl game, this week discussing the first loss at Nippert Stadium in years to the Tulane Green Wave. They also take a look around the NCAA this past Thanksgiving week, and update #BearcatsInTheNFL.
Chad Brendel and Aaron Smith take a look at the daily happenings around UC athletics
Chad Brendel and David Simone recap the Bearcats win over Louisville in Maui before giving a full breakdown of the defacto regular season AAC title game on Friday. Talk then turns to the transfer portal, Luke Fickell rumors and Dave's disdain for mushy Thanksgiving sides. All that and more on this week's episode.
As the time ticked down for the Bearcats first round game against Arizona in the Maui Invitational there was no better time for a special edition of the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer start by breaking down the football win against Temple and a quick look at Tulane on Friday before they were joined by a special guest. Washington Commanders safety and Bearcat legend Darrick Forrest joined the crew to talk about his time in the NFL before reminiscing on his time in Cincinnati. BBP favorite and Strength Coach aficionado Brady Collins then joined the group to chop it up with DFoe and Royer. After Forrest and Brady hopped out of the pod, the group discussed the state of the basketball team before Maui then dove head first into the BBP Mailbag. The group wasn't done. They then had Barstool Sport's Dana Beers on to discuss his commitment to the Bearcats Fandom. All of these and more this week on a wild edition of the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com.
David Simone and Jeff Howell are back for another Bearcat Brunch, this week discussing the win over the Temple Owls. They also take a look around the NCAA and update #BearcatsInTheNFL.
Chad Brendel and David Simone kick things off with a look at a terrible Wednesday in hoops before laughing at the absurdity of the ECU fan base and breaking down the meeting with Temple on Saturday. All that and more on this week's edition of the BCJ Pod.
The #1 recruit in the country pick a school with a smaller fan base than NKU. And then the Bearcats went across the river and scored 11 points in a dreadful 2nd half to lose to...well... NKU. Not the kind of day we'll enjoy talking about for far too many reasons. But Aaron and Chad are here anyway for some laughs and a much-needed therapy session.
Following a perfect 4-0 week in both sports and with a special guest joining the crew there is no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Bearcat great Joel Dublanko joins Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer to break down the 27-25 victory against East Carolina and reminisce on some good times during Joel and Ryan's career. The group then touches on the Isaiah Collier recruitment and some other basketball news before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are this week's Quick Paper Supply Time Stamps Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp 0:00 - 52:00 Teeth with Royer and Dublanko Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp 52:00 - 1:35:00 More Football Talking and Laughing Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp 1:35:00 - 2:40:00 BBP Mailbag
David Simone and Jeff Howell are back for another Bearcat Brunch, this week discussing the win over the ECU Pirates. They also take a look around the NCAA and update #BearcatsInTheNFL.
Post-game reaction to 69-58 win over Cleveland St
Chad Brendel and David Simone put a bow on the final AAC meeting with Navy, and discuss the intricacies of the Hometown Hero movement before giving a full preview of the ECU game on Friday night. The show then turns to some hoops talk with Dave's thoughts on the season opener in the books. All that and more this week on the BCJ Pod.
After the football team got back into the winning column and with year two of the Wes Miller tenure for the basketball team a day away, there's no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer break down the 20-10 victory over Navy including the big players on defense and offense before hopefully closing the book on the triple option. The boys then take a look at some basketball superlatives on the eve of the Bearcats season and touch on recruiting in both sports before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are the Quick Paper Supply Time Stamps 0:00 - 1:08:00 Quality Paper Supply Time Stamp: Bearcats Sink Midshipmen 1:08:00 - 1:45:00 Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp: Preseason Basketball Superlatives 1:45:00 - 2:13:58 Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp: Recruiting and BBP Mailbag
David Simone and Jeff Howell review Saturday's Cincinnati Bearcats win over the Navy Midshipmen, 20-10. They also look around the league for Bearcats in the NFL.
Chad Brendel and David Simone discuss the fallout of the UCF loss in terms of how and what this team can do to get better over the final third of the season before breaking down the Saturday meeting with Navy. Talk then turns to the new Big 12 TV deal and the Pete Thamel report that the conference has had talks with Gonzaga about future membership. All that and more on this week's episode.
Following a difficult loss at UCF over the weekend and basketball only a week away, there is no better time for a spooky Halloween edition of the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer break down the main storylines following the 25-21 loss against the Knights and how the team can improve from here. The crew then touch on some basketball thoughts with the start of the season upon us and mention some basketball recruiting news before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are the Quick Paper Supply Timestamp 0:00 - 1:31:00 Losing to the Citronauts Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp 1:31:00 - 1:46:00 Around the Rim Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp 1:46:00 - 1:49:00 Quick Crootin' Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp 1:49:00 - 2:16:00 BBP Mailbag Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp
David Simone and Jeff Howell of Bearcat Journal go in-depth on Cincinnati and the Bearcats 25-21 loss to UCF while also looking at the big games from around the nation and highlighting #BearcatsInTheNFL
Chad Brendel and David Simone put a bow on the win over SMU before turning the attention to the rivalry battle with UCF on Saturday. Will UC be able to continue the undefeated streak in AAC play and pick up their 4th consecutive victory over the Knights? All that and more on this edition of the podcast.
With Luke Fickell becoming the winningest coach in Cincinnati program history there is no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer dissect the 29-27 outlast victory against SMU and the main storylines that arose throughout the afternoon before reflecting on Luke Fickell's career following his record 54th win at the helm. The group then touches on basketball and recruiting in both sports before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are the Quick Paper Supply Timestamps for the week Quick Paper Supply Timestamp 0:00 - 1:11:00 Never Playing SMU Ever Again Quick Paper Supply Timestamp 1:11:00 - 1:31:00 Coach Fickell Appreciation Quick Paper Supply Timestamp 1:31:00 - 1:45:00 Around the Rim / Crootin' Combined Quick Paper Supply Timestamp 1:45:00 - 2:19:39 BBP Mailbag
David Simone is joined this week by Chad Brendel as the two discuss the 29-27 victory over SMU. Talk then turns to the Saturday in college football and a brief look at the Bengals taking on the Falcons and answer questions from the chat.
Chad Brendel and Aaron Smith are joined by the great Zach Tobler to talk some Bearcats basketball before David Simone jumps in to preview SMU and the breaking news surrounding a possible new Big 12 TV deal.
After the bye week and during the birthday for our fearless leader, there was no better time for the Danco Transmission Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Brent Young, Aaron Smith, birthday boy Chad Brendel and Ryan Royer rehash the dominant day of Bearcats in the NFL, open up 2nd half birthday gifts for the football team and break down the outlook of what is to come the next couple of weeks. The squad then discusses the basketball team and recruiting for both sports before diving head first into the BBP Mailbag. All of these and more this week on the BBP presented by BearcatJournal.com. Here are the Quick Paper Supply Time Stamps 0:00 - 7:00 Birthday Intro 8:00 - 30:00 #BearcatsInTheNFL 30:00 - 31:00 Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp 31:00 - 1:15:00 Birthday Gifts 1:15:00 - 1:16:00 Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp 1:16:00 - 1:34:00 Around the Rim 1:34:00 - 1:35:00 Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp 1:35:00 - 1:42:00 Talkin' Crootin' 1:43:00 - 2:23:00 BBP Mailbag 2:23:00 - 2:24:00 Quick Paper Supply Time Stamp
David Simone and Jeff Howell are back for another Bearcat Brunch. This week, due to the bye week, who knows where the conversation will go, but there will definitely be plenty of talk about Dave's alma mater, the Tennessee Volunteers, and their upset of Alabama.
Chad Brendel and David Simone spend the football Bye Week talking hoops with Cincinnati Associate Head Coach Chad Dollar. We start with his off-season promotion before talking about how the team has come together before coach Dollar gives his thoughts on every player on the roster with the season less than a month away. Chad and Dave then take stock on the football season at the midway point with a look at how the team is meeting expectations on each side of the ball. All that and more on a loaded episode.