Cincinnati Enquirer Bengals Beat Podcast (#BBP)

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Bengals Beat Podcast: What losing teams look like Nov 13, 2017

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Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. discuss fallout from the 24-20 Cincinnati loss to the Tennessee Titans while on their way back from Nashville.

They look at the traits of losing teams as they move to 3-6, yet another week debating intent of Vontaze Burfict, any semblance of hope and tone of Marvin Lewis.

Hear from Josh Shaw, Darqueze Dennard and Vinny Rey.

Plus, we power rank Cincinnati highways and trot out a few highlights from the weekend trip.

BBP2: News, solutions and Titans preview Nov 09, 2017

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Enquirer beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. run through the news of the week involving Jake Fisher, Eric Winston, Derron Smith and A.J. Green's suspension.

Plus, hear from offensive coordinator Bill Lazor on the search for solutions and we preview the Bengals at Titans.

Finally, Optimstic Bobby's rough Sunday and what makes a Bengals fan.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Fights, failures and finger-pointing Nov 07, 2017

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Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski react to the meltdown in Jacksonville with conversations about A.J. Green, playing with passion, calling out teammates and forecasting a season well short of expectation.

Hear from A.J. Green, Adam Jones and Brandon LaFell.

Plus, Jolly Plumbing jack of all trades player of the week, power ranking Bengals most likely to fight and the pitfalls of truffle oil.

BBP2: Behind a botched deal, in front of Jacksonville Nov 02, 2017

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Enquirer Bengals beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr. dive behind the scenes of what happened in the botched trade for AJ McCarron between the Bengals and Browns.

Hear from McCarron in his reaction to a wild Tuesday.

Plus, we fear for Andy Dalton's life against Jacksonville, predict Sunday's outcome and discuss #ThatSoJaggy with Optimistic Bobby.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Working with what you've got Oct 31, 2017

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Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look at the progression of the offensive line as they struggle in Sunday's victory against the Colts.

Also, talking about a potential blueprint to piercing this defense.

Hear from guard Clint Boling, receiver A.J. Green and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther.

Plus, power rankings of Halloween candy and why Jim may or may not have shown up in your neighborhood as a kid.

BBP2: John Ross, run game and Colts preview Oct 26, 2017

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Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski look ahead to this week's game against the struggling Colts. They talk about the need for other weapons to emerge, a possible sliver of hope in the run game and Optimistic Bobby looks for drug prescriptions.

Hear from running backs coach Kyle Caskey and the Hot Seat with Andy Dalton from Beyond The Stripes.

BBP: Familiar Steelers aftermath Oct 23, 2017

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Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the problem the Bengals have with the Steelers coming off the latest 29-14 loss, finding another weapon, forgetting Joe Mixon, Vontaze Burfict's intent and Marvin Lewis' seat temperature.

Plus, enjoying the road back from Pittsburgh, power ranking of public restroom hand-drying methods and calling out the restaurant community.

BBP2: Where's Bengals' state of mind? Oct 19, 2017

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Bengals Beat Podcast 2 discusses the vibe around the team this week and if it's conducive to winning in Pittsburgh, plus, the unease with the offensive tackle rotation, Ben Roethlisberger's aging, Optimistic Bobby's search for closure, huge BTS with Andy Dalton, predictions and Carlos Dunlap on the Hot Seat.

Bengals Beat Podcast: Measuring up to the Steelers Oct 17, 2017

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Enquirer Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski take a look at what's on the line in Pittsburgh and why this will be one of the most revealing games of the season for Cincinnati.

Also, hear from receiver John Ross on returning to practice.

Plus, milk power rankings and big people helping small people.

BBP2: Have Bengals seen the last of Tyler Eifert? Oct 12, 2017

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We call an emergency BBP2 in the bye week to discuss if the Bengals have seen the last of Tyler Eifert as he opts for his second back surgery in 10 months. Also, updating other injuries, hear Optimistic Takes from Optimistic Bobby and Kevin Huber on the Hot Seat with Doc.