Hear That Podcast Growlin': A show about the Cincinnati Bengals

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Optimistic Bobby, Cincy feeling Bengals-rave energy & Raiders insight w/ Vic Tafur Jan 13, 2022

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It's nearly time! Saturday's Super Wild Card clash can't come soon enough, but before Cincinnati's postseason tilt, Paul and Jay discuss playoff expectations for Joe Burrow. Will Burrow's elite regular-season passing proficiency continue and carry through the playoffs? Jay then catches up with The Athletic's Raiders insider, Vic Tafur, to recap Vegas' path to the postseason and what Bengals fans can expect from The Black and Silver. HTPG's Jay-niac reels off crucial Bengals/Radiers stats. Afterward, by popular demand, Optimistic Bobby returns to talk with Paul about the Bengals' rave-like energy and how it's permeating through Cincinnati. Lastly, the guys wrap with an RPB, Growler, AND their Super Bowl predictions.

Rundown:

(3:00) News, notes & HTPG weather forecast

(15:00) Burrow's playoff expectations

(31:00) Vic Tafur joins the show

(49:15) Optimistic Bobby time!

(1:01:30) RPB, Growler & SB predictions!

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It's time to lift the playoff curse! Protecting Burrow v. Raiders rush & fixing toxic trait Jan 11, 2022

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Saturday is the day! Can the Bengals rid themselves of the playoff curse that has tormented them for decades? Paul and Jay hit on a pair of major factors that will impact Cincinnati's chances at victory in the Wild Card. 1) The age-old question remains: Can the Bengals' front line keep Joe Burrow clean, particularly versus a ravenous Raiders rush? 2) Cincinnati has, seemingly, erased their toxic trait, turnovers. But, can they be the aggressors and force Las Vegas into mistakes? Mo Egger jumps on the show to discuss Saturday as a momentous occasion in Bengals history. Can the club live up to expectations and shatter their curse? Plus, Jay has sack and turnover stats, and an RPB to wrap up the show.

Rundown:

(2:00) News & notes

(8:15) Stopping Raiders' rush

(20:30) Fixing toxic traits

(24:45) Mo joins the show

(46:30) RPB

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Burrow, Bengals offense v. Raiders; creepy vans & more listener Q&As Jan 10, 2022

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The inaugural playoff edition of the Bengals Lunch Break on The Athletic app features Paul and Jay answering your postseason questions! How will Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense attack Las Vegas? Will the creepy van from Cincinnati's last playoff win 31-years-ago, make a return? Plus, running back pass-catching plays, keeping Burrow upright, and more!

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The Walkout: Bengals clinch AFC's No. 4 seed, face Raiders in Wild Card Jan 10, 2022

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OK, yes, there's no final score displayed in the episode title like a typical Walkout podcast. I know it's different, I get it. But, this "different" is good. The Bengals are the No. 4 seed in the AFC! Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati clinching their seeding and quickly skim over their 21-16 loss to Cleveland. Onto more pressing matters, the Las Vegas Raiders will square off against Cincinnati on Super Wild Card Weekend after an SNF cage match for the ages. PDJ and JM share their opening thoughts on Saturday's playoff bout.

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Will Zac Taylor win Coach of the Year? Team chemistry shines & Bengals-Browns trivia w/ Zac Jackson Jan 06, 2022

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The Battle for Ohio will close out the regular season for the Bengals and Browns. The Bengals, having more to play for than their intrastate rival, will rest up some of their key players, including Joe Burrow. Paul and Jay take a gander at who all will, will not, and may participate in Sunday's contest. It's award season! The guys muse over which Bengals will win end-of-year honors. One such Bengal is Zac Taylor; will he win Coach of the Year? PDJ and JM debate. Kevin Huber and C.J. Uzomah shine light on Cincy's team chemistry and how the intangible factor has played into the club's success. The Athletic's Browns scribe Zac Jackson joins the show to discuss Baker Mayfield and Cleveland's forgettable season. Lastly, a Growler Bet and RPB to send us into the weekend.

Rundown:

(3:15) Sitting Burrow, others + News

(18:45) Awards season & will Zac win COY?

(34:30) Huber, Uzomah on team chemistry

(45:30) Zac Jackson joins the pod

(1:00:30) Growler/RPB

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Time to sit Burrow? Offense's playoff plan & Anarumo, Bengals defense step up Jan 04, 2022

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Did HTPG create a new national holiday? Tune in and listen to Paul and Jay as the guys discuss a medley of Bengals-related topics, including if Joe Burrow should sit the final regular-season game; the offense's mindset entering the playoffs and giving credit where credit is due, to Lou Anarumo and the defense. Mo Egger joins the podcast to chitchat about his experience at Bengals-Chiefs. Plus, Mo's bid for a new national holiday that the guys stump for as well. Lastly, PDJ and JM recap last week's Growler Bet and RPB.

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Bengals' best playoff matchup? Burrow v. Palmer - who would you take & more listener Q&As Jan 03, 2022

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Another Monday, another live room on The Athletic app hosted by the guys! Paul and Jay field The Athletic subscribers' questions post-Chiefs victory; is it time for Cincinnati to rest their starters? If Quinton Spain isn't healthy enough to go next week (and beyond), who could fill his shoes? Which postseason matchup gives the Bengals the best chance of snapping their winless streak in the playoffs? Plus, who would you rather have today; Joe Burrow or Carson Palmer?

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The Walkout: Bengals clinch AFC North, shock Chiefs, 34-31! Jan 03, 2022

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They did the dang thing. The Bengals prevailed over Kansas City in, arguably, the most meaningful game in Paul Brown Stadium's history to clinch the AFC North title. Paul and Jay drill into the victory including Ja'Marr Chase's historic performance, the Bengals, as a team, exorcising its demons, and Zac Taylor's perseverance.

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How will the Bengals beat the Chiefs? Exploring Cincy's blueprint for victory w/ Nate Taylor Dec 30, 2021

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With a weighty game ahead of Cincinnati, Paul and Jay explore and discuss every nook and cranny of Sunday's bout against the Kansas City Chiefs. The guys hone in on the Bengals' two-game win streak, and Jay shares some three-game win streak stats. The Athletic's Chiefs scrivener Nate Taylor shares his knowledge of KC's defensive improvements, the impetus behind their eight-game win streak, Patrick Mahomes' excellence, and more! Lastly, PDJ and JM examine Cincinnati's blueprint for victory and dispense this week's RPB & Growler Bet.

Rundown:

(4:30) News & NFL Awards

(20:30) Jay's three-game win streak stats

(27:30) Nate Taylor joins the pod

(50:45) How to beat KC

(1:01:30) Growler + RPB

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Bengals control their own playoff destiny & record-setting Sunday by the numbers Dec 28, 2021

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Cincinnati's playoff aspirations seem more robust now than they did a few weeks back; however, their path to the postseason hasn't crystallized yet. Paul and Jay discuss myriad playoff scenarios including potential ties in Cincy's final two games. Bengals fans are stargazing about this team's future, but don't take this potential playoff run for granted, you never know what the future holds. Jay delivers stats with more meat than an Arby's Original Roast Beef. Mo then joins the show to praise the "punching bag" Bengals for punching the Ravens back. Lastly, PDJ and JM recap last week's RPB and Growler Bet.

Rundown:

(3:45) News & targeted testing

(12:00) Playoff scenarios

(25:45) Jay's stats

(39:15) Mo joins the show

(1:03:15) Growler Bet & RPB recap

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