Good Old Football Podcast

Matt talks about the 53-man roster and why the Bengals problems are the best problems. PLUS: His five favorite things about the offseason and how we're about to enter the greatest era of football in the history of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Matt tells us why he can't get over the outcome of Super Bowl 56, a couple small what-ifs that could have been the difference in the game, and what he wants to see from Zac Taylor moving forward.

Before heading to Los Angeles, Matt breaks down the QB battle, the key to stopping Aaron Donald, why some aren't giving the Bengals a shot, and reads your predictions ahead Super Bowl LVI before the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams.

Matt gets into what the Bengals need to do to win this week as Joe Burrow and the AFC Champions head to Los Angeles for a big game.

NBC4 Sports Director and long-time Bengals fan Jerod Smalley joins Matt to break down what the Bengals did to come back from a 21-3 deficit to beat the Chiefs and earn a trip to Super Bowl 56.

Matt tells you why you have every reason to believe in Joe Burrow today, examines how hot the defense has been, and reminds you to soak up this moment.

The Bengals are on to Kansas City -- and while Matt sips cocktails in Costa Rica -- Jed DeMuesy fills in with THE VOICE OF THE BENGALS Dan Hoard and Zanesville Times Recorder sports reporter and columnist Sam Blackburn.

Matt tells you why he's very confident in the Bengals as they travel to Nashville.

Matt is beyond thrilled as he still rides the high of the Bengals winning a playoff game for the first time in 31 years.

FOX19's Jeremy Rauch is In The Jungle this week as the Bengals look to break their 31-year drought of not winning a playoff game. There's a lot going on in this podcast, so if you're interested in the game, give it a listen.

Lindsay Patterson is In The Jungle as she and Matt look at how the Bengals continue to be ahead of schedule, how they should approach the Browns' game, and what opponent they'd like to see in the playoffs.

Jed DeMuesy drops by to preview the Bengals/Chiefs showdown, talk about what a jabroni Bart Scott is, and look at the potential fallout from various scenarios involving the Bengals' playoff hunt.

Willie Lutz is In The Jungle to marvel over Joe Burrow's historic performance, dish out grievances on John Harbaugh and Wink Martindale, praise Tee Higgins, discuss how the Bengals are dangerous again, and go through the playoff scenarios as Cincinnati prepares to host the Chiefs.

Matt gets into the hand the Bengals have been dealt as they take on Baltimore this Sunday.

NBC4 Sports Director Jerod Smalley joins In The Jungle to discuss the handsomeness of Joe Burrow and Tom Brady, the distinction of the Bengals' win in Denver vs. others in 2021, and how this Cincinnati defense is oozing some sort of confidence as they round third.

Matt laments on the Bengals' inability to get out of their own way as they head into a stretch of games that will determine whether or not they can make the playoffs.

Matt breaks down a key number to beating the 49ers, why Sunday's loss to the Chargers doesn't seem so bad a couple days removed, and the road ahead as the Bengals push toward a playoff berth.

Matt breaks down what the Bengals' season has meant so far, what it means to their division rivals, and how the expectations have changed. Associated Press sportswriter Joe Reedy joins In The Jungle to preview the Chargers and reflect on how this Bengals' hot start reminds him of 2005.

KDKA Sports Director Bob Pompeani joins In The Jungle as the Steelers and Bengals claw their way through the AFC North. Plus, Matt breaks down the traits he liked from the Bengals in Vegas, what worries him about the Steelers, and talks Thanksgiving foods with Pomp.

The Bengals have no wiggle room as they head to Las Vegas in Week 11. Matt breaks down the scenarios that could have the Bengals back atop the AFC North come Monday, why the roller coaster ride of a season won't stop, and Jessie Bates' comments from Monday.

Matt recaps the positives and negatives of the Bengals' first half of 2021, including why the beatdown from Cleveland is inexcusable, what Joe Burrow has to clean up, and why Bengals' fans should be optimistic despite losing two straight.

Matt blows off the disaster in the Concrete Jungle and moves onto to Cleveland, as his old pal Craig Smylie joins the show as the two best NFL teams in Ohio prepare for a showdown by the river.

Brandon Saho is In The Jungle to breakdown if the Bengals are Super Bowl contenders, share great and awful Cincinnati sports memories, and give away his secret to an excellent Skyline Chili meal.

The Bengals head to Baltimore as the AFC North's top quarterbacks battle for first place -- Can Cincinnati knock Lamar Jackson off his throne? Also -- How Zac Taylor's strength outweighs a past weakness, how the Bengals stop the Ravens, and a breakdown of if the Bengals deserve "top-ten" status.

Did the bar just get raised for the Bengals, despite a loss? Will the Lions players actually try to bite anyone this weekend, and what other concerns should we have in the Motor City? Andre Perrotta, Cincinnati native and the smartest man to ever join In The Jungle, chats with Matt from the Detroit area to break it down.

Can Joe Burrow out-duel Aaron Rodgers this Sunday? Jed DeMuesy returns to break down Packers/Bengals, some national assumptions about the Bengals, who makes Cincinnati's Ring of Honor in 2022, Urban Meyer's future, and more!

Lindsay Patterson joins Matt In The Jungle as the Bengals get a statement win in Pittsburgh! What traits does the team need to carry forward, how important is it to keep this energy vs. Jacksonville, and why isn't Corey Dillon in Canton?

Pittsburgh native and hilarious comedian Ray Zawodni joins the podcast to talk Steelers, but not before Matt breaks down why you should get used to the heart-pounding style of Bengals' football we saw in the first two weeks. PLUS: Is Big Ben just about washed? How many points do the Bengals need to win? And what NFL head coach would Matt fight?

The Bengals got aggressive in their overtime win over Minnesota! Nicole Zembrodt takes a break from her AllBengals/Sports Illustrated duties and joins Matt to talk about the message the Bengals sent on Sundey and what's next for Joe Burrow's 1-0 squad.

Matt predicts every team's record, tell us which 14 teams make the playoffs, who wins Super Bowl 56, MVP, and so on.

FOX 19 Sportscaster and Licking County Legend Jeremy Rauch is In The Jungle to tell us why the Bengals first month is so important, his prediction for Week 1 vs. Minnesota, a breakout player on offense, his Bengals record AND Super Bowl predictions -- and much, much more! Follow him on Twitter @FOX19Jeremy.

Matt flies solo this week and tells you what he wants to see as Joe Burrow returns to the field, his anxiety over injuries, and the rookie he wants to see get a shot in the backfield.

Rick Broering finds himself In The Jungle as he and Matt wonder why the bar isn't higher for one Bengals draft pick, why they're fine if Jessie Bates doesn't get re-signed, and where Rick would eat the final meal of his life.

Matt flies solo this week to explain why Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase should be given more time to knock off the rust, his excitement for Tee Higgins sophomore season, and why the Bengals preseason, and preseason in general, is awesome.

Matt talks to Jon Ross, a lawyer and Steelers historian/fan, about the potential downfall of the Steelers and how perfectly it lines up with the ascent of Joe Burrow and the Bengals.

Jed DeMuesy joins us to talk expectations for the 2021 Bengals, how he'll raise his kids as a Browns fan living in Cincinnati, and a major issue he has with certain vehicle drivers.

How many games will the Bengals win in 2021? Chris Brantley joins the podcast to take us through it, including how many wins Zac Taylor needs to stick around until 2022.

Matt breaks down why he loved the Bengals' 2021 draft class.

Legendary Cincinnati sportscaster George Vogel joins In The Jungle to talk about the old days of covering the Bengals, how the draft has evolved, and shares some of his best and worst memories of his time around Bengaldom.

Was there a hint to what the Bengals might do at No. 5 overall in the uniform unveiling?

Matt's friend and former co-worker Elise Jesse joins the podcast to squash the Twitter rumors she hates Zac Taylor, give her side of the Sewell vs. Chase debate, and reminisce about her days as a Cincinnati sportscaster.

Matt Edwards flies solo this week to give you five reasons he thinks the Bengals should draft Penei Sewell over Ja'Marr Chase.

Former Bengals beat writer and current Associated Press sports reporter Joe Reedy tells us about the highs and lows of his time covering the Bengals, if he buys into the franchise's #NewStripes direction, and Florida Man. Follow Joe on Twitter: @joereedy.

Jed gives us the scoop on his departure from Local 12. Chase. Pitts. Sewell. Trade? Washed up Cincinnati broadcasters swap Marvin Lewis tales. What athlete would Jed fight?

For the second straight year, the Bengals are letting us all down. Joe Burrow deserves better.

Jerod Smalley joins the Good Old Football Podcast to discuss Justin Fields draft status, Dwayne Haskins future, Joe Burrow, Mike Vrabel vs. Urban Meyer, and much, much, much more.

A one-year review of life since the world went bananas. JJ Watt underwhelms us. Where Deshaun Watson should go. What are the Seahawks thinking?

J.J. Watt is worth the chase. Lawson or WJ3: Who should the Bengals tag? Complaints and grievances of photoshops and hypothetical trades.

Back from the COVID!Stop making excuses for your team's sorry performance.Unstoppable! Until you're not.My COVID-19 postgame analysis.

Tom Brady lover and all-around good Boston guy Ryan O'Toole joins the podcast to talk about watching his old flame enjoying life with new family.PLUS ... Ryan does NOT think Mahomes reaching Brady's number of titles should be discussed anytime soon, we talk about the offseason QB carousel, and our mutual hatred of a certain Western Pennsylvania team. 

We hand out the NFL's regular season awards while touching on Tom Brady's glorious return to the Super Bowl and if Aaron Rodgers would be better off elsewhere.