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Taking fans inside Paul Brown Stadium from the front office to the locker room talking through all things Bengals. Part-therapy, part-insider, part-entertainment, you'll hear from The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison as well a cast of the most relevant Bengals coaches, executives and play…

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    • Feb 29, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Hear That Podcast Growlin': A show about the Cincinnati Bengals podcast is a must-listen for Bengals fans looking for a good laugh and insightful analysis. Hosted by Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison, this podcast brings a unique blend of Seinfeld-esque humor and sad but true stats that will entertain and inform listeners.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the humor brought by Paul Dehner Jr. His witty commentary and comedic timing add a lightheartedness to discussions about the Bengals, making it an enjoyable listen even during tough times. The balance between humor and analysis is well-maintained, keeping listeners engaged throughout each episode.

    Additionally, Jay Morrison's sad but true stats provide a sobering perspective on the state of the Bengals organization. While it may not always be pleasant to hear, it offers a realistic view of what's going on with the team. The unbiased approach taken by both hosts sets this podcast apart from others, as they deliver honest opinions while still maintaining their fanhood.

    However, one downside of the podcast is that sometimes Paul Dehner Jr. tends to dominate the conversation, occasionally filibustering and going off on tangents. This can leave less room for Jay Morrison to contribute his insights and thoughts on certain topics. Finding a better balance in their talk ratio would enhance the overall listening experience.

    In conclusion, The Hear That Podcast Growlin': A show about the Cincinnati Bengals podcast is an excellent choice for Bengals fans seeking informative yet entertaining content. With its unique blend of humor and analysis, Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison provide a refreshing take on Bengals reporting that goes beyond cliché narratives. Whether you're already in for the torture of being a Bengals fan or simply interested in staying updated on the team, this podcast is definitely worth your time.



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    Farewell HTPG, hello The Growler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 8:30


    This is the final episode of HTPG and trailer for The Growler. The podcast is moving, new name, new location. You must subscribe at the new spot to keep getting Paul's Bengals podcasts. You can subscribe to The Growler (multiple episodes up now!) using TheGrowlerPodcast.com, wherever you get your podcasts and these links. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Prepping for combine, free agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 61:06


    Paul and Dave on what they'll be watching next week in Indianapolis, the Brock Bowers buzz and Mo Egger joins to talk through Joe Mixon and clown emojis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Impact of new coaches and Bengals-Chiefs blueprints

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 78:05


    Hear from new passing game coordinator Justin Rascati as well as OC Dan Pitcher on the new coaching staff. Plus, Mo Egger of ESPN1530 joins to discuss the next stage of Tee Higgins and Bengals-Chiefs blueprints. And Dave makes Usher mad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Super Bowl, Senior Bowl and Tee Higgins injury history

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 62:24


    Paul and Dave are joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530 as they break down the Bengals news with the Super Bowl on the horizon. Breaking down the most interesting storylines emanating from Vegas plus celebrating four weeks until the franchise tag deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mock Offseason analysis with Mo Egger and James Rapien

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 79:16


    Paul and Dave are joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530 and James Rapien of Enter The Jungle and Cincinnati Bengals Talk to break down their sheets in the Mock Offseason exercise. Plus, discussion of Brian Callahan's news conference in Tennessee and Dan Pitcher's promotion to offensive coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dan Pitcher, the OC plan and Brian Callahan to Tennessee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 60:04


    Paul and Dave go through how Brian Callahan landed the job in Nashville and what could shake up the succession plan to Dan Pitcher. Plus, Mo Egger joins to talk about the idea of needing to be a play-caller. Then one quick look at this weekend's games and the legend of our guy Jay Morrison grows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bengals takeaways from Super Wild Card Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 68:54


    Paul and Dave discuss the latest on Brian Callahan's interview circuit and what stood out about this past weekend through a Bengals lens. ESPN1530's Mo Egger hops in on the convo and also decides to get a rant off his chest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Snapshot of the Bengals' offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 103:31


    Paul and Dave run through what to expect from the Bengals through every step of the offseason, from retaining coaches to free agency to the draft and positional priority. Then ESPN1530's Mo Egger joins to discuss what moves he'd like to see emphasized and why he can't stay calm discussing the calmest humans on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Walkout Live Room Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 38:46


    Paul hops into the live room to take questions about the offseason as it officially begins following the Bengals win against the Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bye-bye to the Big 3?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 36:31


    Paul is joined by Mike Petraglia of the Jungle Roar Podcast to talk through the initial stages of the offseason process before the season finale against Cleveland. Plus, hear from Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd with their thoughts on the future of the receiver trio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What to make of the 2023 Bengals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 74:00


    Paul and Dave run through more fallout from the Bengals' playoff hopes coming to an end in Kansas City. ESPN1530's Mo Egger joins for a philosophical discussion of what the lessons and takeaways should be from this year. Plus, a new, incredible era in growler bets and a perfect idea that will get a drink thrown on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Walkout: Chiefs 25, Bengals 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 17:01


    Recapping another season-ending loss in Kansas City and reaction from a locker room that dealt with its first time missing the playoffs since 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Previewing Kansas City with Nate Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 54:22


    Hear from offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo on the major issues facing their groups in Kansas City. Then Nate Taylor joins from Kansas City to talk through a Chiefs team that is in a confounding tailspin. Plus, growler bet and prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hope, reality and blame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 62:58


    Paul and Dave run through the numbers of the playoff possibilities after hopes were revived during a weekend of losses to the bloated AFC middle. Mo Egger joins to talk through what is responsible for the AFC North failure and just how historically brutal this division has been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Walkout: Steelers 34, Bengals 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 29:55


    Paul is joined (and driven) by old partner Jay Morrison for a breakdown from the front seats of a Dodge Challenger on the road home from Pittsburgh and the latest AFC North debacle for the Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Previewing Pittsburgh with Ryan Wilson, Tyler Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 59:16


    Paul welcomes Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports and Tyler Dunne of Go Long TD to talk through the Bengals' matchup with the Steelers, what's wrong in Pittsburgh, Jake Browning madness, locker room culture and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What is the ceiling here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 67:23


    Paul and Dave talk through what the latest chapter of the Jake Browning fairy tale means for the 2023 Bengals. Plus, Mo Egger joins to discuss what could derail a run and why Saturday was his favorite Bengals regular season win. Then a complicated day in growler bet history and a PSA about bald people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bengals 27, Vikings 24 (OT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 20:07


    Trying to make sense of a wild day at Paycor Stadium and a resilient Bengals team putting together an improbable run to a potential playoff berth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Previewing Minnesota with Kelsey Conway and Matt Coller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 63:54


    Paul is joined by Kelsey Conway, of Cincinnati.com, as they talk through the personalities of this team and if Lou Anarumo's defense can be trusted. Plus, Matt Coller, of Purple Insider, offers perspective on the unique test of the Vikings. Plus, a surprise appearance from Cincinnati.com photographer Sam Greene and a delightfully off-the-rails conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Recalibrating the offense and the expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 72:37


    Paul and Dave discuss the new look of the Jake Browning offense. Mo Egger joins to look at the potential future changes with Joe Burrow and how to view the AFC playoff picture. Plus, listener Q&A, growler apologies and a holiday ARBIES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Walkout: Bengals 34, Colts 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 22:45


    Paul and Dave talk through the latest surprising performance from the Bengals offense and quarterback Jake Browning. Plus, the emergence of Chase Brown, closing wreckage of Trey Hendrickson and a playoff picture that has them sneaking in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bengals return to relevancy with QBs coach Dan Pitcher, Mo Egger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 79:11


    Dan Pitcher joins the show to take us behind the scenes of Jake Browning's remarkable transformation from Pittsburgh dud to Jacksonville diamond. Brian Callahan pontificates on Drew Sample. Mo Egger shows off his radio DJ voice. Plus, a look ahead to Indianapolis, swamp stories from Florida, a growler winner and predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Walkout: Bengals 34, Jaguars 31 (OT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 20:01


    Scenes from The Jake Browning Game in Jacksonville where the Bengals backup quarterback restored hope in Cincinnati's season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Takes on the state of the Bengals with Charlie Goldsmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 66:37


    Paul welcomes Charlie Goldsmith of Cincinnati.com to offer takes on how the Bengals got to this point, how they dig out and the disrespect within the Reds mascot community. Plus, Kurt Warner offers thoughts on Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow and Jake Browning. Finally, Bengals Growler Bet, ARBIES and predictions for Monday Night Football in Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Making sense of the mess with Mo Egger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 74:53


    Paul and Dave discuss the abundance of news and reactions from Sunday's loss to the Steelers. Then Mo Egger joins to assess opinions of the coaching staff. Plus, listener questions, Growler Bet review and living both sides of the media spectrum in ARBIES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Walkout: Steelers 16, Bengals 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 29:47


    Paul and Dave break down the Bengals' latest loss, debut of Jake Browning and a season cascading the wrong direction. Plus, hear from offensive lineman Jonah Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jake Browning insight and raising football fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 47:12


    Hear from Jake Browning, Zac Taylor and Brian Callahan about Browning's backstory as he arrives at his NFL moment. Also, Mike Schroder and Michael Gold of Future Fans Football (FutureFansSports on Instagram) join to talk about their product connecting football-loving parents with their kids and their work with the Bengals. Plus, a Bengals Growler Bet for Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Absorbing Joe Burrow's season-ending injury with Josh Sneed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 64:35


    Comedian and owner of Cincy Shirts Josh Sneed joins as we offer perspective and give fans a needed lighter view after a dark day for Bengals fans as Joe Burrow was ruled out for the season and the team goes forward with backup Jake Browning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Walkout: Ravens 34, Bengals 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 21:37


    Paul and Dave talk through the Joe Burrow injury, including all the sights and sounds from the locker room. create end card graphic for TAHS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Previewing Baltimore with Mo Egger and Jeff Zrebiec

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 74:29


    Paul and Dave talk through the enormity of Thursday night's game against the Ravens and how the coaching staff is approaching one of the most challenging moments of season. Mo Egger talks how Sunday should affect the view of this team and the evaluation of outliers. Jeff Zrebiec joins with insight on the fascinating Ravens team. Plus, Bengals Growler Bet, a Trey Hendrickson A.R.B.I.E.S. and predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Texans 30, Bengals 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 24:57


    Paul and Dave break down the Bengals' loss to the Texans and the reaction from a frustrated Cincinnati home locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Previewing Houston with Joe Danneman, Jeremy Rauch and JT O'Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 79:30


    Paul brings in Joe Danneman and Jeremy Rauch of Fox19 to take stock of the impressive, concerning and entertaining elements of the Bengals at this point. Plus, a Cincinnati-centric collection of RPBs. Then JT O'Sullivan of The QB School joins to break down the remarkable play of CJ Stroud and Joe Burrow ahead of this weekend's matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fast starts and forecasting the finish

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 85:49


    Paul and Dave talk about Ja'Marr Chase's sore back, Brian Callahan breaks down the Bengals' scripting process and we evaluate three players who could impact the second half. Mo Egger joins to offer a cold and bold prediction for the second half while the Growler Bet submissions shine once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Walkout: Bengals 24, Bills 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 24:14


    Description: Paul and Dave talk through the latest impressive triumph for Cincinnati, this time upending Buffalo on Sunday Night Football for four straight wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tyler Dunne on Bills-Bengals, contradictory philosophies and the deciding factor Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 45:25


    Tyler Dunne, of Go Long TD, joins the podcast to preview Sunday night's game against Buffalo. We talk about where the Bills are vulnerable (and still dangerous) as well as the unique differing philosophies between the two clubs. Plus, hear from Zac Taylor, Lou Anarumo and DJ Reader about Cincinnati's ability to close games. Finally, we offer stories, a growler bet and predictions for Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The new outlook and perspective on Burrow's gem

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 73:29


    Paul and Dave sift through the details that have altered the outlook of the season for Cincinnati. Then, Mo Egger of ESPN1530 joins to rank Burrow's best games, weigh the deeper ramificiations of Sunday and if Burrow was signaling us with his alien mask. Plus, Irv Smith, Logan Wilson and a wild growler bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Walkout: Bengals 31, 49ers 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 24:35


    Paul talks through a legendary performance from Joe Burrow on a day the Bengals returned themselves to the middle of the AFC contender conversation by handling San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Previewing San Francisco with comedian Michael Turner and David Lombardi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 72:35


    Paul welcomes in comedian Michael Turner as co-host. Turner is on the Road Warrior Tour, doing stand-up at every Bengals road stop this year. We talk about Joe Burrow's proclamation that we will all "find out" about the Bengals this weekend and Turner's Cincinnati credentials. Then our 49ers writer David Lombardi joins to offer insight on the wild ride for San Francisco and current injury concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The trade deadline and gauging season expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 64:54


    Paul and Dave talk through why the Bengals aren't expecting to be involved at the trade deadline. Mo Egger of ESPN1530 joins to talk through how expectations for the season are on the line and Goldie Hawn can't be viewed as a reliable source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Unpacking the offensive problems and solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 77:41


    Paul and Dave address the issue of the inconsistent offense as the Bengals enter the bye week. Hear from an exasperated Brian Callahan about how he's viewing the problems that have dogged his group through six weeks. Plus, Mo Egger of ESPN1530 joins to consider Joe Burrow's play and the lack of trust in the passing game. Finally, three reader questions, Growler bet results and A.R.B.I.E.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Walkout: Bengals 17, Seahawks 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 30:37


    Paul breaks down the return of the defense's identity and hear from Sam Hubbard, Mike Hilton, Cam Taylor-Britt and Zac Taylor on the four goal-to-go stops that salvaged .500 at the bye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Previewing Seattle with Paul Hirons of WhoDeyUK and Michael-Shawn Dugar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 89:42


    Paul Hirons, host of the Cinci Natter podcast and point man for Bengals followers in the UK, joins for a collaborative episode. We spin the Wheel of Misfortune and talk about the state of the game on the other side of the pond. Plus, our Seattle reporter Michael-Shawn Dugar joins to talk through Seattle's successful resurgence and striking similarities to Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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