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VIVA LA CATS is a Cincinnati Bearcats podcast focused on covering the Football & Basketball programs. Hosted by lifelong fans and UC Alumni Justin Hiles & Steve Maurer.

VIVA LA CATS


    • Apr 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 146 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from VIVA LA CATS

    2025 Bearcats Disc Golf NATIONAL CHAMPS + Portal Grabs! [w/ @UCDISCCATS]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 59:23


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    PortalMania & Club Teams on 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 70:44


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    crownbound & onto better

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 76:46


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    Bubble Popped - Postgame Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 47:02


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    Bubble Mania & #23 Ranked Diamond Cats!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 76:32


    On this week's edition of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve have once again found a sliver of hope in the sliver of opportunities that remain for the Bearcats to make the NCAAT. Can they do it? Their recent run after a January of procrastination is something to behold. A win or loss at Houston is the stamp of approval or the sign to log off, so it's a win win for alike tired Cincinnati fans. We also cover the #23 ranked Bearcats baseball team and how things feel different than years past! In the back half we talk about the newly finished IPF and the Bearcats Sports Wrapup! --- This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! --- Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out all the Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN12NETWORK for 15% off all non-sale items! --- Extra Points by Matt Brown covers all the off-the-field stuff that shapes college sports, from the largest FBS schools to the smallest NAIA programs. Four days a week, you'll get commentary, analysis, and original reporting on major issues like NIL legislation, how college athletic budgets function, how athletic departments fit (and don't fit) with the rest of the university, and how the entire enterprise really operates. If you care about the college AND the sports in college sports, you'll love Extra Points. https://www.extrapointsmb.com/ --- Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Baseball Is Back In A Big Way!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 29:47


    Steve flies solo for this week's episode talking about the strong opening weekend for Bearcats baseball, a (hopeful?) run for basketball to end the season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3 GAME W STREAK - 85-75 W v UTAH POSTGAME ROUNDTABLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 40:03


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    Football Schedule Release/Hoops Free Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 73:40


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    Women's Hoops Improving, Men's Unraveling (Recap/Look Forward)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 76:14


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    NCAAT Window Closing, FAST (Recap Tech/Prev BYU/Utah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 40:31


    On this week's edition of VIVA LA CATS, Justin flies solo to unpack the past week's Bearcats basketball slate of Colorado, Arizona State, & the previous night's loss to Texas Tech. The window for the Bearcats to get an autobid into the Tournament is closing fast, and it's likely they will need to finish 8-5 at the very least WITH a Q1 win or two -- can they make it or is the headstone already chiseled? In the backhalf is a preview for the double header in Utah as the Bearcats head to Provo & Salt Lake! This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out all the Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mid-Szn Report Card / Does Hope Remain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 66:02


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    What Goes Up Must Come Down (Prev Baylor/Recap KSU/Zona)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 54:59


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    Non-Con Recap/Big12 Preview (w/ Charlie Walter & Eric Lilly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 65:36


    On this week's edition of VIVA LA CATS, the boys are joined by Charlie Walter of Chatterbox Bearcats & Eric Lilly of Bearcat Bunch. We cover the success of non-conference play & what that could mean for the Bearcats in March. We preview the Big12 slate by giving the games of the most concern & the games we feel best about, all starting with K-State! Can the Bearcats get win #11 in Manhattan or will the wildcats be upset happy tonight? All that and a finish with the Bearcats Sports Wrapup! This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    a very merry vivalachristmas special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 57:44


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    SHOOTOUT SWEEP & #22 DAYTON ON DECK

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 66:27


    On this week's edition of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Joel recap the wonderful shootout sweep against Xavier in Men's & Women's basketball, preview the ranked matchup against a very good Dayton Flyers team, highlight the major roster retentions & portal grabs for football, and give thoughts on the Nebraska game being moved to Arrowhead to start 2025! All that and a clean finish with the Bearcats Sports Wrapup! This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CROSSTOWN CROSSOVER V4 (W/ @RollBlobPod)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 97:07


    On this week's edition of VIVA LA CATS, Justin, Steve & Joel are joined by the fine gentlemen from @RollBlobPod, Coop Ledford and Kenny Frease to catchup on both Cincinnati & Xavier's experiences thus far this season and off season, as well as the history of the rivalry and why it feels like in recent years the heat has cooled off a bit. All this and much more, on this year's edition of the Crosstown Crossover, previewing the best rivalry in college basketball, Cincinnati vs Xavier! This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    5-7 Finish / Outlook / #14 Bearcats (w/ Ryan Roberts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 93:39


    On this week's edition of VIVA LA CATS, Justin, Steve & Joel are joined by Ryan Reynolds to cover the Bearcats' epic collapse to finish the season and unpack where things went wrong, and where they could go right. We debate who's to blame, if this team will improve or continue to slide in 2025, and more. We cover the great start to the Bearcats Basketball Szn & preview Villanova! As always we finish out with our VivaLaCash, Big12 H2H, & Bearcats Sports Wrapup! This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Metoric Rise vs Now Or Never

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 64:16


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    4-0 Hoops, Bowl Hopes Fading (Recap NKU/ISU / Prev K-St/GT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 68:19


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    Slamming Busch Light w/ Nicholls the Norseman (+WVU/MHS Recap)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 75:02


    On this week's edition of VIVA LA CATS, Justin, Steve & Joel pack a loaded episode full of recaps and previews for both basketball & football, the most wonderful crossover time of the year! We recap the WVU loss & preview the trip to now unranked Iowa State, we recap the degenerate's nightmare finish to the otherwise great Morehead State game & preview the Nicholls & NKU games. We also talk spreads & totals in our VIVALACASH segment, cover the best moments of the Big12 in the Big12 H2H & snake draft the Big12 basketball conference w/ a threatening 4th ghost team. As always we finish out with the Bearcats Sports Wrapup! This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Basketball Starts with 109 BOOMS (WVU Preview/UAPB Recap)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 51:30


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin flies solo to breakdown the massive win against UAPB and dig into our first look at the whole roster. We look at the performances of most of the lineup, what their potential is, and just how the roster shakes out in the coming weeks/months! Also previewed are the home game this weekend against WVU & next Monday night's game against Morehead State! This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    THE #20 HOOPIN BEARCATS (CU Review/Preview ArkPB)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 62:02


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin, Steve, & Joel review the Bearcats' loss the Colorado & where win 6 might actually come from, and preview the Bearcats basketball season tipoff against Arkansas Pine Bluff where the Bearcats are ranked #20! In the back half we give our predictions and favorite bets of the week in our VIVALACASH! segment and catch up everyone with our weekly Big12 Head2Head & Bearcats Sports Wrapup! This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    BOWL BY BOULDER IS IN SIGHT (w/ @FolsomFrenzyPod)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 83:16


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, the trio is back and better than ever with Justin, Joel, & Steve all ready to talk Bearcats as they head to Boulder this week to play the Buffs! We cover the Arizona State win, mid season momentum, preview the trip to Colorado, and the Bearcats' resounding win in their exhibition game against Ohio State! In the back half we give our predictions and favorite bets of the week in our VIVALACASH! segment and catch up everyone with our weekly Big12 Head2Head & Bearcats Sports Wrapup. To end the show (51:10) Justin sits down with Chase of the Folsom Frenzy Podcast from Colorado to talk about Deion Sanders, the portal, Skyline Chili, & of course the game of the week! This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Devils on the Doorstep after Offing the Knights (W over UCF/ASU Preview/OSU Exb Preview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 45:57


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin flies solo as he covers the Bearcats' win against UCF in Orlando, the outlook of both Cincy & UCF after that game, previews homecoming against a better than expectations Arizona State, and a preview for the charity exhibition game against Ohio State in Fifth Third Arena on 10/18! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Central Florida & Hoops On The Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 69:21


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Joel talk about the Bearcats' possibly happening, possibly not game against UCF in Orlando this week. Also covered are the current state of Bearcats rivalries and the hype for Bearcats Basketball's return in less than 30 days! In the back half we give our predictions and favorite bets of the week in our VIVALACASH! segment and catch up everyone with our weekly Big12 Head2Head. Lastly, we close out with the Bearcats Sports Wrapup. This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    it's the bye week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 74:31


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    TEXAS TECH LOSS - POST GAME ROUNDTABLE (Live Spaces)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 32:21


    On this bonus episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin is joined by fellow Bearcats fans to unpack the close loss to Texas Tech in Lubbock and what went wrong in that game. Despite the loss, the general atmosphere tends to be quite positive around the team and fanbase after putting up 41 on the road without the 2 top running backs. Brendan Sorsby is looking like a Sunday player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    HOUSTON GOOSE EGG & A TRIP TO LUBBOCK (Texas Tech Preview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 67:22


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Joel talk about the Bearcats' first Big12 win at home, how the team looks moving forward, preview Texas Tech, and highlight Sean Kilpatrick & Marty Gilyard being inducted into the Bearcats Hall of Fame! In the back half we give our predictions and favorite bets of the week in our VIVALACASH! segment and catch up everyone with our weekly Big12 Head2Head. Lastly, we close out with the Bearcats Sports Wrapup. This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Bell is Back, Time to Build Momentum [Houston Prev/Miami (OH) Rev]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 73:07


    On this week's episode of VIVALACATS, Justin & Joel recap[ the Bearcats' get right game against Miami where they bring home the Bell back to Clifton! This week we cover the quarter of the way through vibes w/ our likes & concerns around the team thus far, preview Houston, and share our weekly picks in our VIVALACASH! & Big12 Head 2 Head segments! This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    we're tired (pitt loss/miami preview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 61:36


    On this week's episode of VIVALACATS, Justin brings back Joel to the show to discuss the 21 point collapse against pitt, what went wrong, and why those issues may or may not be fixable. We also discuss the temperature of the fanbase and just how out fans are on Scott Satterfield - what would be enough to fix the deep wounds already left? As always we preview the game against Miami and whether we think this is a close game or time for the Bearcats to put the pedal to the metal. In the back half we give our predictions and favorite bets of the week in our VIVALACASH! segment and catch up everyone with our weekly Big12 Head2Head. Lastly, we close out with the Bearcats Sports Wrapup. This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    RETURN OF THE GODFATHER (Pitt Preview/Towson Recap)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 72:35


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve debut a bunch of weekly newness right before Steve's wedding hiatus send off! We p[review Pitt, recap[ Towson, highlight the importance of the return of the Godfather himself, & look over some week 1 over-reactions! New to the show this season are the VIVALACASH! & Big12 Head 2 Head segments - in these we will cover some weekly betting angles we like and keep tabs on the entire Big12 with our drafted teams from the beginning of the season. This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    WEEK 1 IS UPON US (Towson/Depth Charts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 62:01


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve unpack the first unofficial depth chart of the season, including what surprises and new faces are in the mix. Also covered are the predictions and goals for the Towson game, backing up why Cincy is NOT a bottom Power 5 program, the Kelce Brothers securing the bag for New Heights, Week 0 thoughts, and as always our Bearcats Sports Wrapup. This podcast is a member of the Ten12 Network, the premier home of all things Big12. Follow @Ten12Network on twitter for all the highlights from all the shows and more! Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEWEST Bearcats gear, perfect for the early fall weather with 8 shirts total in the collection! Know a fan, or are a fan of another Big12 school? Send them to Charlie Hustle, your one stop shop[ for vintage made fresh! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a rating and review, it helps us a ton! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Towson Preview & Hoops Vibes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 67:45


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    The Big12 Draft & Bearcats Win Totals Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 64:36


    On this week's edition of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve highlight some of the glaring issues from 2023 and how the gaps (hopefully) have been filled for the 2024 season. Accompanying that, we deep dive our record prediction for this season and go through the schedule addressing hopes and concerns. Through the middle portion of the show, we do a snake draft of the Big12's 16 football teams to set a roster for win totals this season! Who do we take, why, or why not? A great way to get some extra information of the rest of the league and check back weekly to see who's winning! Last but certainly not least, we cover the Bearcats' success in the Olympics & highlight ALL of the 6 participants who made their school, fans, and country proud! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Our favorite items this week from our good friends at Charlie Hustle! @ CharlieHustleCo on X / IG https://www.charliehustle.com/products/big-12-mascot-family-vintage-white-t-shirt https://www.charliehustle.com/collections/cincinnati-bearcats/products/cincinnati-vault-script-vintage-white-t-shirt Check out our Network! @ Ten12Network / https://www.ten12network.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Offseason Megapod! (Big12 Media Days/CFB25 Excitement/&More!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 90:24


    On this week's offseason episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve do a megadive into the past 6ish weeks of summer news and excitement, including Big12 Media Days, next week's drop of College Football 25 (EA Sports College Football Game), Ranking Helmets, KFord Projections, the Gimmie game of the football season, Bearcats Summer Basketball news, TBT hype, Realignment (Still? Yes it's very much alive), A Year of Cincy Light, a pro sports update, and last but not least the Bearcats headed to the Olympics! Like we said.... MEGAPOD. Find all the best quality, vintage collegiate threads at www.charliehustle.com/collegiate Check out the NEW FOUR added to the Big12 this summer, including Utah, Colorado, Arizona, & Arizona State with over 20 shirts between the group! Use our promo code TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items! Don't forget to show some love to our socials @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / Instagram / TikTok / YoutubeShorts / More! Follow us on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / More and don't forget to leave our show a review! Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    DOUBLE HORNS DOWN (Dillon Mitchell + Bearcats Baseball DUB over Texas)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 64:12


    On this week's offseason episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve breakdown the final portal addition of Dillon Mitchell, his impact on the team, Wes' recruiting profile at Cincinnati thus far, and the Bearcats Baseball DUB over Texas to send the Longhorns PACKING in ARLINGTON of all places - in both the Bearcats' FIRST Big12 tournament and Texas' LAST. Also covered are 100 days to football, a Cincy Pro Sports update, & Jon Rothstein's current high on the Bearcats. Like, Subscribe & Support the show at: @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / IG / TikTok / YouTube / Spotify / Apple Podcasts Like, Subscribe & Support the Ten12Network at: @Ten12Network on X/Twitter / IG / www.ten12network.com Use Promo code Ten1215 for 15% off all non-sale items at www.charliehustle.com - Find all the freshest vintage gear with ALL of the Big12 schools covered in the collection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NATTY REGULARS IN CINCINNATI (w/ Bearcats Disc Golf Team @UCDisCats)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 59:23


    On this week's offseason edition of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve are joined by the UC Disc Golf Team (aka Discats) to talk about their recent runner up finish in the 2024 College Disc Golf National Championships, the 2023 National Championship win, the loaded roster they have, and what it is like playing as a club sport vs a sponsored sport! We ask them plenty of questions and get their recommendations in and around town, as well as what they are bagging! Topics also covered are: the success of Bearcats Baseball in their first Big12 season, the final scholarship spot for basketball and the transfer portal, and #BowlByBoulder! Like, Subscribe & Support the UC Disc Golf Team at: @ucdiscats on IG Like, Subscribe & Support the show at: @vivalacatspod on X/Twitter / IG / TikTok / YouTube / Spotify / Apple Podcasts Like, Subscribe & Support the Ten12Network at: @Ten12Network on X/Twitter / IG / www.ten12network.com Use Promo code Ten1215 for 15% off all non-sale items at www.charliehustle.com - Find all the freshest vintage gear with ALL of the Big12 schools covered in the collection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Portalmania & New Heights Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 48:13


    On this week's episode of Viva La Cats, Justin & Steve review all the recent portal acquisitions and exits. We cover Men's & Women's Basketball and football for this week's portal deep dive. Also covered is the New Heights Live show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The 23-24 Rollercoaster & Portal Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 66:17


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Steve & Justin recap the end of the Bearcats Basketball season, the NIT, look at the transfer portal, give thoughts on the positional changes on the gridiron, as well as look at what possible further Big12 expansion could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Luck Ran Out/SZN in Review (+NIT Thoughts & SZN Awards)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 80:25


    On this week's hearty episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve embrace the St. Paddy's day theme of luck and talk about how little of it the Bearcats have had. Topics covered are the Bearcats' run in the B12 Toruney, the Big12 Tournament overall, the highs & lows of the season, season Most Improved & MVP, the NIT, and the end of year report card! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    THE BEARCATS REVENGE TOUR (MASSIVE 20PT W OVER KANSAS IN KC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 32:53


    On this bonus episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve hop on X with friends to BATHE IN VICTORY as the Bearcats CRUSH KANSAS IN KANSAS CITY in the second round of the Big12 Tourney. The Bearcats are on a bit of a heater in March and they have made their way back onto the bubble -- will one more win on Thursday against Baylor punch their ticket? Can they do it? All this and more! Are you looking for quality collegiate threads? Something fresh for your closet to cheer on your favorite Big12 team? Look no further than Charlie Hustle! They've got the finest, freshest vintage apparel with plenty awesome designs for EVERY SINGLE BIG12 TEAM! go to https://www.charliehustle.com/collections/collegiate-collection and use the Ten12 Network promo code: TEN1215 for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    THE DAY OF DAYKOSIUS (WVU B2B W RECAPS/KANSAS PREVIEW)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 60:28


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    Gutwrenching OT Blow in Norman (Recap OU/KSU/Preview WVU)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 66:58


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve unpack the Oklahoma game in the hours following the loss on the road, and the only possible path back to the big dance without winning the Big12 Tournament. Also covered are recaps of the Kansas State game, the importance of health & consistent lineups, the pressure on Wes and how much of the shortcomings fall on him, Spring Football, and the retirement of Jason Kelce! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Snuffed Out the Fire & Grading Wes Miller (Recap Houston/TCU / Preview KSU)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 77:52


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    Win Out or Die / Mi Casa es Su Casa (Recap L v OSU/W @ UCF & More!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 44:47


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin monologues for the better part of 40 minutes about why this team has failed to achieve their ceiling and how many opportunities have been squandered away. He also covers the weak sauce that is the Bearcats' home Big12 record, the elimination style setup for the rest of the season, and a stacked Bearcats Sports Wrapup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    25 Tasings & A Quickly Closing Window (#10 Iowa State/#5 Houston/Football Schedule)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 91:49


    On this deep dive episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve go into the back to back top 10 losses at home against Houston and Iowa State. We cover the highlights, lowlights, what's working, what isn't, and what the narrowing path to March looks like. We also preview the Bearcats' upcoming road trip to Orlando, the 2024 Football Schedule (#BowlByBoulder), and the always refreshing Bearcats Sports Wrapup! Check out our network @Ten12Network on X/Twitter and at https://www.ten12network.com/ Check out our sponsors @CharlieHustleCo and at https://www.charliehustle.com/ [Use PromoCode TEN1215 for 15% off all non-sale items at the Charlie Hustle checkout!] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    THE TRIFECTA #15 ROADKILL & THE KEYS TO FINALLY BEATING HOUSTON (w/ Ryan Roberts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 65:24


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve are joined by Ryan Roberts of Riverfront U to recap the stellar Bearcats performance in Lubbock as they knock off #15 Texas Tech 75-72. Collectively, we cover the past week of ups and downs between the loss at WVU, the win at Tech, and preview the dreaded matchup against Houston who has 9 straight wins over the Cats. We also cover the keys to getting back in everyone's favorite tournament & the weekly Bearcats Sports Wrapup! USE PROMO CODE TEN1215 FOR 15% OFF YOUR CHECKOUT AT WWW.CHARLIEHUSTLE.COM, THE HOME FOR ALL THE BEST BIG12 APPAREL! Don't forget to checkout our other friends & shows around the Ten12 Network including the namesake Ten12 podcast, for the premiere coverage of college athletics' premiere conference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    BEARCATS BEAT #15 RED RAIDERS IN LUBBOCK - POSTGAME ROUNDTABLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 27:52


    On this week's Postgame Roundtable, we sitdown with the folks on Twitter Spaces to celebrate and give initial thoughts & feelings over the Bearcats win at #15 Texas Tech! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Never Doubt the Bearcats (Recap UCF/Pre West Virginia & Texas Tech)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 62:35


    On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve recap this weekend's gritty comeback at home over UCF after a first half like swiss cheese. We cover the sluggish offense and what could be the fix, the outlook of the rest of the season, and the hiring of Iowa State's Tyson Veidt as the new Defensive coordinator. In the latter half of the show, we preview this week's matchups against the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. And as always, we close it out with the Bearcats Sports Wrapup, covering all the Bearcats successes of the week, outside of Men's Basketball & Football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Honeymoon is Over (Recap #15 OU & @ #7 Kansas / Preview UCF)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 71:21


    On this week's mega episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve dissect the 3 game, 7 day slate the Bearcats had where they beat #19 TCU in a raucous 5/3rd arena, lost a close one at home to #15 Oklahoma, and lost another 2 possession game in the legendary Phog Allen Fieldhouse to #7 Kansas. Also covered in this episode is a preview of the upcoming game against UCF, the seemingly non-existent non-problem of an unhired defensive coordinator for the Bearcats football program, and as always, The Bearcats Sports Wrapup where we learn it is actually possible to run a 4 minute mile 0.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A GRITTY BEARCATS W OVER #19 TCU IN FIFTH THIRD - Postgame Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 33:30


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