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Rewatch: Jordan Battle, Boye Mafe & Explosive Runs Oct 13, 2026

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Paul and Charlie dive into the tape of the Bengals win in Miami. They offer an appreciation for what Boye Mafe is doing at edge as the Trey Hendrickson matchup arrives on the horizon. A deeper look at the explosive runs and where they are coming from.

Safeties coach Jordan Kovacs joins Coach’s Office presented by R&A Marketing to discuss the big game from Jordan Battle.

Plus, running back decisions, not finishing, touchdown designs and Dexter Lawrence the giant flying squirrel.

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The Walkout: Bengals 31, Dolphins 24 Oct 12, 2026

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Paul and Jay react to the Bengals victory in Miami.

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03:00 Headline, theme song & intro

05:33 Feeling after Bengals' win

20:11 Bengals' running game

24:56 Best of the Locker Room

29:17 Cheers of the Game

32:38 Injury updates & up next

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Preview: Bengals at Dolphins Oct 09, 2026

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Paul and Charlie quickly break down everything you need to know about Sunday's Bengals game at Miami.

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State of the Bengals from 50 West Oct 08, 2026

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This is a recording of the live edition of State of the Bengals from 50 West Brewery on Wooster Pike on Thursday night. Paul, Mark, Charlie and Jay discussed the current state of the team, played Smarter Than a Sztanyo trivia and welcome special guest, Bengals center Ted Karras, to the show.

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PD&Jay: News reaction, Peter King and mic checks Oct 08, 2026

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Paul and Jay take time to talk through a busy day at Paycor Stadium. Hear news on a crazy injury report, Joe Burrow walking back his comments, Al Golden standing up for a starter and a defiant Barrett Carter.

NFL writing legend Peter King joins and talks about his new book The Game.

Plus, Jay's got stats, trivia and hilarious transcripts from Sunday.

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02:00 Theme song and intro

09:04 Bengals news

14:27 Bengals' offensive imbalance

21:45 Bengals defense

29:47 Sharefax Credit Union Poll Question

39:23 Peter King on his time covering the Bengals

1:06:02 Jay's got stats

1:13:01 Bengals Growler Bet

1:15:33 ARBIES

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The (rational) Burrow conversation Oct 06, 2026

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Paul and Mo opt-in to a logical, nuanced discussion of the Joe Burrow turnover conversation through four weeks. Plus, are they gonna be fine? Then stick around for Bengals conversation from The Skinny Podcast.

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02:00 Intro and Bengals news

08:23 Mo Egger joins

11:30 Joe Burrow turnovers

48:01 The Skinny Podcast talks Bengals

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Dissecting offensive issues Oct 05, 2026

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Paul and Charlie break down a unique and problematic day for the Bengals offense. Was this scheme, personnel, play calling or some combination of all three?

Plus, bringing in offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher into the the coach’s office presented by R&A Marketing to discuss how the staff reacted to a day that didn’t live up to the standard.

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The Walkout: Jaguars 22, Bengals 17 Oct 05, 2026

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Paul and Jay break down the Bengals' loss to the Jaguars from Paycor Stadium.

Hear from Chase Brown, Mike Geisicki and Joe Burrow, plus analysis on Burrow's day and the state of the team through the first month.

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Game Preview: Jaguars at Bengals Oct 02, 2026

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Paul and Jay preview Sunday's game between the Bengals and the Jaguars from Fifty West Brewing Company, home of the State of the Bengals on Thursday.

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Who Dey Light: Reasons for optimism Oct 01, 2026

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Who Dey Light, 10/1

Mark is joined by Jay for a look at the lighter side of Bengals news this week. They look for reasons for optimism and answer your questions on Myles Murphy, potential Bengals trades, coaching mistakes, and extending Amarius Mims.

00:00 Theme song and intro

06:39 Reasons for optimism

11:56 Favorite story of the week

16:00 Your questions

49:46 Ambush Light

52:36 Growl Pal Spotlight

54:15 Power Rankings

58:05 Meth Raccoon story

1:02:04 Dad Life

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