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Rewatch: Bengals LBs & Dexter Lawrence Sep 14, 2026

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Paul and Charlie serve up the first Rewatch show of the season and welcome Bengals’ linebackers coach Mike Hodges into the Coach’s Office presented by R&A Marketing.

Also, a closer look at the impact of Dexter Lawrence beyond the stat sheet, Joe Burrow’s interception and a new favorite play.

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The Walkout: Bengals 33, Bucs 27 Sep 13, 2026

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Paul and Jay recap the Bengals’ opening week win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the heels of four forced fumbles. Plus, hear from Barrett Carter, Dexter Lawrence and Zac Taylor.

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Game preview: Bengals vs Bucs Sep 11, 2026

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Paul and Jay run through everything you need to know about the Bengals opener against the Bucs in 20 minutes.

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-TV/Radio crew

-BetMGM lines

-Weather

-Uniforms

-Last meeting

-Injuries and news

-Ref report

-Stats that matter most

-Sharefax Credit Union Poll Results

-Growler Bet

-Predictions

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The Growler Live: Season kickoff show from 50 West Sep 11, 2026

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Paul is joined by a plethora of Bengals media members to offer thoughts on the 2026 season.

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Bengals season preview: I know, I think, I wonder Sep 10, 2026

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Paul and Jay sit down to offer a final run of thoughts on the Bengals' season ahead.

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02:00 Theme song and intro

08:09 Bengals news

11:08 2026 Cincinnati Bengals: I know...

22:16 Sharefax Credit Union Poll Question

25:22 2026 Cincinnati Bengals: I think...

39:18 2026 Cincinnati Bengals: I wonder...

40:47 Hot takes

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Season predictions and scary optimism with Mo Egger Sep 08, 2026

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Paul is joined by Mo Egger as he offers three predictions for the season and they come to grips with an optimism that is uncomfortable for Bengals fans.

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00:00 Intro, news and theme song

07:20 Bengals fan optimism

12:15 Bengals season predictions

26:33 Fear of Bengals' optimism

30:25 Mo's season prediction

34:16 See us Thursday!

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Who Dey Light: Predicting Bengals Captains & Team Energy Sep 04, 2026

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Mark is joined by Charlie for a special Who Dey Light to kick off your Labor Day Weekend. They look at the week in Bengals news, conduct a draft of potential Bengals' captains, and answer your questions on the national media's coverage of the Bengals, the tackle situation and locker room music.

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PD&Jay: Early-season visions Sep 02, 2026

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Paul and Jay run through the fallout from the final roster cutdown as roles and positional visions start to come into clearer view.

We're back at 50 West! Our first live show of the season is September 10 at the Deerfield location. See the full schedule at www.fiftywestbrew.com/state-of-the-bengals

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02:00 Theme song and intro

09:21 Bengals news: practice squad & injuries

21:48 Swing tackle mess

28:40 Shareefax Credit Union Poll Question

41:21 Tight end dynamics

57:41 CBs and WRs

1:11:55 #bengalsgrowlerbet

1:15:27 ARBIES

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Who Dey Night: Cutdown day reaction Aug 31, 2026

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Paul, Mark, Jay and Charlie get together to react to the Bengals' cutdown to 53 and where the roster currently stands.

-Intro

-Running through the cuts

-Win $5K in bonus bets from BetMGM at The Banks

-Takeaways from the roster cuts

-Charlie from Wrigley

-One sentence each on Charlie Jones, McKinnley Jackson and Daijahn Anthony

-50 West cheers of the night

-Questions from the chat

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The Walkout: Bengals 30, Eagles 13 Aug 29, 2026

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Paul and Jay recap the final game of the Bengals' preseason and the impact on the 53-man roster cut coming Sunday.

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02:00 Intro and headline

07:23 Offensive impact on the season

24:09 Defensive impact on the season

33:36 Best of the Bengals locker room

37:53 Fifty West Cheers of the Game

42:04 Bengals injuries and milestones

43:19 What's next?

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