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Game preview: Bengals at Steelers Sep 25, 2026

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Paul and Jay preview Sunday's game in Pittsburgh between the Bengals and Steelers.

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-Basics

-BetMGM odds and best bets

-Weather

-Uniforms

-Injuries

-News and offensive line

-Ref report

-Stats that matter most

-Sharefax Credit Union poll question results

-Growler Bet

-Predictions

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Who Dey Light: Celebrations, contributions and questions Sep 25, 2026

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Paul and Mark kick off the weekend with Who Dey Light.

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PD&Jay: Iosivas fallout, OTs check-in, Pittsburgh view Sep 24, 2026

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Paul and Jay sit down to recap the news and stories coming out of Paycor Stadium as the Bengals get ready to play the Steelers on Sunday.

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Intro and rundown

News: Iosivas injury

BetMGM Sportsbook at the Banks Pick'Em Contest

Jay's OBJ story

Amarius Mims' shoe

Sharefax Credit Union Poll Question of the Week

50 West Student Athlete of the Month

Mike Defabo in Pittsburgh

Jay's Got Stats

Growler Bet results

ARBIES

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Bengals enjoying the ride Sep 22, 2026

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Paul is joined by Mo Egger to talk about the impressive early returns and vision come to life for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Plus, a quick look at news and Bengals talk from Rick Broering and Richard Skinner on The Skinny Podcast.

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Rewatch: Pass rush plans Sep 21, 2026

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Paul and Charlie hop turn on the film for the rewatch of the Bengals’ 20-6 victory in Houston with a focus on the defensive line. They welcome senior defensive assistant Sean DeSai into the Coach’s Office presented by R&A Marketing and run through an outstanding day for the Bengals’ edge rushers. Plus, a deeper appreciation for the two Ja’Marr Chase touchdown and Dexter Lawrence is Alexander Hamilton and The Kool-Aid Man all at once.

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The Walkout: Bengals 20, Texans 6 Sep 20, 2026

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Paul and Jay offer reaction to the Bengals’ road victory from Houston. Hear from Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Dexter Lawrence, Demetrius Knight Jr. and Amarius Mims.

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Preview: Bengals at Texans Sep 18, 2026

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Paul and Jay run through all you need to know in 20 minutes for Bengals at Texans.

We're back at 50 West! Come hang with us on October 8 at the Deerfield location. See the full schedule of our live shows at www.fiftywestbrew.com/state-of-the-bengals

Win $100 in online bonus in the BetMGM Sportsbook at the Banks Pigskin Pick 'Em contest!

Support a great cause at the Sharefax Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament on September 28. Learn more at www.sharefax.org/2026-golf-outing/

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Who Dey Light: Ja'Marr's week, Burrow's health and Scott Peters' impact Sep 18, 2026

Show notes

Paul and Mark kick off the weekend as the Bengals prepare to head to Houston.

We're back at 50 West! Come hang with us on October 8 at the Wooster location. See the full schedule of our live shows at www.fiftywestbrew.com/state-of-the-bengals

Win $100 in online bonus in the BetMGM Sportsbook at the Banks Pigskin Pick 'Em contest!

Support a great cause at the Sharefax Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament on September 28. Learn more at www.sharefax.org/2026-golf-outing/

Buying or selling a home, or know someone who is? Check out Growl Pal Eric Sztanyo of Keller Williams at teamsztanyo.com

Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast

The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604

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Burrow injury & offensive evolution Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

Paul and Jay join and start with the big news of the day at Paycor Stadium before getting into the bigger picture of the offense. Hear from Joe Burrow and Bengals OC Dan Pitcher.

We're back at 50 West! Come hang with us on October 8 at the Wooster location. See the full schedule of our live shows at www.fiftywestbrew.com/state-of-the-bengals

Win $100 in online bonus in the BetMGM Sportsbook at the Banks Pigskin Pick 'Em contest!

Support a great cause at the Sharefax Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament on September 28. Learn more at www.sharefax.org/2026-golf-outing/

02:00 Theme song and intro

03:45 Joe Burrow injury update

12:32 Should they sit Burrow?

21:10 Ja'Marr Chase's lack of touches

25:48 What's next for Bengals' offense?

28:47 Sharefax Credit Union Poll Questions of the Week

38:22 Jay's Got McPherson Stats

42:38 RPB Joe Burrow on Sunday

44:21 Unprecedented Growler Bet results

48:10 ARBIES

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Bengals encouragement and concerns Sep 15, 2026

Show notes

Paul is joined by ESPN 1530's Mo Egger to go over the encouraging and concerning elements from the Bengals' home opener against Tampa Bay. Plus, the Growler debut of The Skinny Podcast as Richard Skinner and Rick Broering give their view of the Bengals win.

-Intro

-Show rundown

-News from Monday

-Win a share of $1,000 in online bonus bets from BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks

-Mo Egger joins

-Skinny and Rick on the Bengals opener

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