The Growler
The Growler
Paul Dehner Jr.
Paul Dehner Jr., senior Bengals writer for The Athletic, takes you inside Paycor Stadium to keep you informed and entertained on all things Bengals. He's joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox19 & Charlie's Chalkboard, Jay Morrison, of Sports Illustrated and comedian Mark Chalifoux across four shows a week to elevate the conversation about the team from gritty details to philosophical debates to comical storylines and postgame analysis.
Who Dey Light: End of the Downs dream? Jay’s Got Answers
Jay Morrison and Mark Chalifoux kick off the weekend with a whole lot of Bengals talk. They start with jumping into the news of the day and talking about the Bengals latest additions to the secondary. What’s the fit? What’s their role? And most importantly, how does this affect pick #10? They answer questions on draft prospects, does Downs make too much sense? Could they potentially pass up on both Downs and Bain?? Is it unfair to Dax to potentially move his position AGAIN and what part of this offense would you upgrade given the chance? And how hard can you push a coach in an interview? Jay tackles all this and more from the Growl Pals. Other topics discussed on this episode; space launches, quadruple amputee crime, standup comedy for high schoolers, organ donation, and an all-time great Dad Life segment from Jay. Get your Jay's Got Stats shirt at cincyshirts.com! A portion of all proceeds go to the Nicki Morrison Scholarship Fund. Use code GROWLERPOD to save on all Cincy Shirts merch. Buying or selling a house? Contact Growl Pal Eric Sztanyo of Keller-Williams at info@teamsztayno.com or visit www.teamsztanyo.com Support Network for Hope's work at https://www.networkforhope.org/ 00:00 Theme song and intro 02:05 Bengals sign Taylor and Dugger 08:38 Effect of Bengals' signings on draft 10:54 Happy mock draft season! 15:16 Artemis launch was awesome 23:10 Your questions 23:26 Caleb Downs to the Bengals? 27:42 Bengals draft cornerback over Downs and Bain? 30:46 Move Dax again? 35:00 Trivia for Jay! 40:32 How improved is Bengals' secondary? 42:13 Would Bengals pass on Bain? 43:53 Bengals top-30 visits? 46:23 RPB: upgrading Bengals' offense? 48:30 How hard can you push in an interview? 53:19 Growl Pal Spotlight 57:08 Weird Story of the Week 1:00:23 Go See Mark! 1:01:47 Dad Life Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 3
1 hr 9 min
The Walkout: Zac Taylor at the league meetings
Paul reports from the league meetings in Arizona along with Jay back in Cincinnati. They react to what Zac Taylor said during the AFC North Coaches Breakfast on Tuesday as well as other things seen and heard in Phoenix. The Walkout is presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Visit them at www.josephtoyota.com. Reach them at 513-385-1800 or go see them at 9101 Colerain Avenue. 00:00 Theme song and intro 02:55 Katie Blackburn didn't talk 06:15 Zac Taylor on Bengals' LBs 14:21 Zac Taylor on Bengals' CBs 22:12 Joe Flacco's return & Burrow's flag football ambition 28:18 Other Bengals' developments Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 31
35 min
Geoff Hobson and edge analytics
Paul sits down with Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com at the league meetings in Arizona. Then he's joined by Andrew Winter and Ryan Albaum of Gridiron Grading to discuss this year's edge class. The Analytics Department is presented by R&A Marketing. Growl Pals at R&A Marketing designed our website at thegrowlerpodcast.com, and they continue to support our digital growth. Check them out at ramarketing.com -Intro -Zac Taylor in Year 7 at the meetings -Free agency fallout -What to expect at 10 -Later-round strategy -The Jack Golf Classic: https://jackhobson.love/golf -The Analytics Department presented by R&A Marketing: www.RAMarketing.com -Ryan and Andrew from Gridiron Grading -Edge numbers that matter -Rueben Bain -Keldric Faulk -TJ Parker -Day 2 finds Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 30
41 min
Who Dey Light: QB1, QB2 and draft debates
Paul and Mark kick off the weekend chatting through the week that was with the Cincinnati Bengals. They discuss Joe Burrow's flag football performance, Joe Flacco's return and Tycen Anderson's departure. They Run Pass or Boot which Bengals' player is the most likely to improve this season and which draft scenarios would be best for the Bengals. They answer your questions on remaining free agents, Cam Taylor-Britt, the Bengals' front office roles and the Bengals' room for improvement on offense. Get your Jay's Got Stats shirt at cincyshirts.com! A portion of all proceeds go to the Nicki Morrison Scholarship Fund. Use code GROWLERPOD to save on all Cincy Shirts merch. Buying or selling a house? Contact Growl Pal Eric Sztanyo of Keller-Williams at info@teamsztayno.com or visit www.teamsztanyo.com Help Optimistic Bobby at www.saveohiobevs.com Send your questions and comments to thegrowlerpodcast@gmail.com 00:00 Intro and theme song 05:07 Joe Burrow's flag football game 10:09 What does Flacco's return mean? 16:29 Tycen Anderson's departure 28:01 Most likely to improve: Jenkins, Stewart or Knight 31:46 Best draft scenarios for the Bengals 38:36 LB free agents? 42:57 Cam Taylor-Britt a bust? 45:46 Bengals' front office logistics 48:11 Bengals' offensive improvement 52:17 Growl Pal Spotlight(s) 56:08 Go See Mark! 57:17 Dad Life Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com See Mark’s tour schedule: markchalifoux.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 27
1 hr 4 min
CB profiles and former Bengals scout, Northwestern GM Christian Sarkisian
Double draft feature this week as Paul is joined by Ryan Albaum and Andrew Winter from Gridiron Grading as well as a 30-minute conversation with former Bengals scout Christian Sarkisian, now the GM of athletics at Northwestern University. The Analytics Department is presented by R&A Marketing. Growl Pals at R&A Marketing designed our website at thegrowlerpodcast.com, and they continue to support our digital growth. Check them out at ramarketing.com 00:00 Intro 04:00 Gridiron Grading: CB correlation and player profiles 22:00 Christian Sarkisian joins Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com Follow Gridiron Grading: http://gridirongrading.carrd.co/ and https://x.com/GridironGrading?s=20 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 23
51 min
Who Dey Light: Mock draft reaction and more from Another 9
Paul and Mark react to the week in Bengals news as they record Who Dey Light from Another Nine in Montgomery. They discuss the reactions to the Bengals' pick in the post-free agency mock draft and the effect of the holes left in the Bengals' roster after free agency on the draft. They look at Geno Stone's departure and the Lou Anarumo Reunion Tour. Paul answers your questions on the Bengals' plan at center, the Bengals' contract structures, and the Bengals' front office-coaching staff dynamics. We recorded this episode on location at Another 9 in Montgomery! You can check out Another 9, the golf simulator with 24/7 access in Columbia Tusculum and Montgomery. Play in their longest drive and closest to the pin contest to win a month-long membership or Bengals opening day tickets: https://anothernine.com/ Buying or selling a house? Contact Growl Pal Eric Sztanyo of Keller-Williams at info@teamsztanyo.com or visit www.teamsztanyo.com 00:00 Theme song and intro 03:18 Mock Draft reaction 09:58 Geno Stone's Cincinnati departure 12:03 Burning Bengals jerseys 15:07 Lou Anarumo reunion tour 18:39 Bengals draft a Day 3 center? 22:28 Bengals' contract structures 26:47 Bengals' coaching staff frustration? 33:11 Crazy trade proposal 36:05 Ambush questions 43:52 Let's golf! -Let's play some golf! Send your questions, comments and sponorship inquiries to thegrowlerpodcast@gmail.com Go see Mark! Find his tour schedure at www.markchalifoux.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 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com See Mark’s tour schedule at markchalifoux.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 19
46 min
Bengals free agency: What we learned
Paul and Charlie offer what they learned about the Bengals in 2026 over a week of free agency. The Analytics Department is presented by R&A Marketing. Growl Pals at R&A Marketing designed our website at thegrowlerpodcast.com, and they continue to support our digital growth. Check them out at ramarketing.com -Intro -Defensive vision -Front office not changing -Explosive plays -Cornerback: WTF?! -The Analytics Department with Gridiron Grading presented by R&A Marketing -Peter Woods profile -The 2024 draft: Woof -Comp picks -Final backup sandwich thoughts Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com Subscribe to Charlie’s Chalkboard on Substack: https://charlieschalkboard.substack.com/ Follow Gridiron Grading: https://gridirongrading.carrd.co/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 16
54 min
The Walkout Live: Allen, Brown Jr., Cook, Mafe and more
A busier day for the Bengals with Jonathan Allen signed, Orlando Brown Jr. extended, Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe press conferenced. The Walkout Live is presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Visit them at josephtoyota.com. Reach them at 513-385-1800 or go see them at 9101 Colerain Avenue. Plus, Mo Egger drops in, hear from Andrew and Ryan at Gridiron Grading about the three FA signings in The Analytics Department presented by R&A Marketing. Check out Another 9, the golf simulator with 24/7 access in Columbia Tusculum and Montgomery. Play in their longest drive and closest to the pin contest to win a month-long membership or Bengals opening day tickets: https://anothernine.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 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com See Mark’s tour schedule at markchalifoux.com Subscribe to Charlie’s Chalkboard on Substack: https://charlieschalkboard.substack.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 13
1 hr 7 min
Bengals Day 3 free agency reaction: Nothing is something, Part 2
Nothing happened. Again. Which meant something. Again. The Walkout Live is presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Visit them at josephtoyota.com. Reach them at 513-385-1800 or go see them at 9101 Colerain Avenue. Check out Another 9, the golf simulator with 24/7 access in Columbia Tusculum and Montgomery. Play in their longest drive and closest to the pin contest to win a month-long membership or Bengals opening day tickets: https://anothernine.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 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com See Mark’s tour schedule at markchalifoux.com Subscribe to Charlie’s Chalkboard on Substack: https://charlieschalkboard.substack.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 12
58 min
The Walkout Live: Bengals free agency Day 2 reaction
The Growler crew discusses what's next for the Bengals in free agency, the whiff at linebackers, Maxx Crosby craziness fallout and more. The Walkout Live is presented by Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati. Visit them at josephtoyota.com. Reach them at 513-385-1800 or go see them at 9101 Colerain Avenue. Check out Another 9, the golf simulator with 24/7 access in Columbia Tusculum and Montgomery. Play in their longest drive and closest to the pin contest to win a month-long membership or Bengals opening day tickets: https://anothernine.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 The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com See Mark’s tour schedule at markchalifoux.com Subscribe to Charlie’s Chalkboard on Substack: https://charlieschalkboard.substack.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 11
58 min
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