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  10/2/26: Hours 1 and 2, Keys to Bengals/Jaguars, Sound from Jags, Importance of Sunday 02.10.2026 1h 27min

  Topics include: keys for the Bengals on Sunday against the Jaguars, sound from the Jaguars' locker room, the importance of Sunday for the Bengals, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  Interview: Paul Dehner Jr. Previews Bengals/Jaguars and Answers Roster Questions 01.10.2026 29min

  The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. joins the First Word crew in-studio. He breaks down what went wrong for the Bengals against the Steelers, answers roster questions, and previews Bengals/Jaguars. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  10/1/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interview with Brad Evans, Bengals Week 4 O/U's, Dax Hill's New Role 01.10.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: interview with fantasy football expert Brad Evans, over/unders for the Bengals in Week 4, Dax Hill's new role, and more ----------------------------------------------------------- Follow Jack on Twitter (X): https://x.com/TWLJack Follow The Working Lunch on Twitter (X): https://x.com/WorkingLunchCin
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  10/1/26: Hours 1 and 2, Mike Petraglia Interview, Ending the Burrow Narrative, Trade Opportunity Reaction 01.10.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: in-studio interview with Mike Petraglia of CLNS Cincy talking Bengals, plus ending the Joe Burrow narrative, reaction to a trade opportunity, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/30/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interviews with C. Trent Rosecrans and Paul Dehner Jr., Bengals Special Teams Blunder 30.09.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: interview with C. Trent Rosecrans about the Reds' future, interview with Paul Dehner Jr. talking Bengals, plus reaction to T. J. Houshmandzadeh's comments about the Bengals' special teams blunders and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/30/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Roster Moves, NFL Power Rankings, All-Pro Trajectory 30.09.2026 1h 25min

  Topics include: Bengals roster moves, NFL power rankings, All-Pro trajectory, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/29/26: Hours 3 and 4, Joe Goodberry Interview, Bengals Injury Updates, NFL Power Rankings 29.09.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: interview with Joe Goodberry talking all things Bengals, plus injury updates, concern level, NFL power rankings, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/29/26: Hours 1 and 2, Joe Burrow Clutch Gene, CFB, Costly Bengals Mistakes, Mitch Tinsley Signed 29.09.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: Joe Burrow's clutch gene, the Week 5 AP Poll in college football, costly mistakes the Bengals made on Sunday, Mitch Tinsley signed off the Texans' practice squad, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/28/26: Hours 3 and 4, John Breech Interview, Overreactions, Reasons for the Loss 28.09.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: interview with John Breech (covering the NFL for CBS) breaking down the Bengals' loss to the Steelers, overreactions, biggest reason the Bengals lost, Contipelli's Countdown, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/28/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Lose to Steelers 30-27, Reds Season Ends 28.09.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: what happened in the Cincinnati Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, where the Bengals went wrong, who is to blame, plus the Cincinnati Reds' season ends with a loss -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/25/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interviews with Chris Carter (Steelers) and Gabi Sorrentino, Keys to Bengals Game 25.09.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: interview with Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette previewing the Bengals/Steelers matchup, interview with FOX19's Gabi Sorrentino, James' keys to the Bengals game, Contipelli's Countdown, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/25/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals/Steelers, Reds in Peril, Bengals Linebacker Discussion 25.09.2026 1h 27min

  Topics include: Bengals/Steelers preview, Thursday's article outlining the problems with the Cincinnati Reds, discussion about the Bengals linebackers, a trade option for the Bengals, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/24/26: Hours 3 and 4, Brad Evans and Jon Ledyard Interviews, Bengals Depth, Road Games 24.09.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: interviews with Brad Evans (fantasy football) and Jon Ledyard (Bengals/Steelers preview), plus discussion on the Bengals depth, road games, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/24/26: Hours 1 and 2, Mike Petraglia Interview, Vibe Around Steelers Game, NFL QB Rankings, Potential Trade 24.09.2026 1h 27min

  Topics include: in-studio interview with Mike Petraglia of CLNS Cincy talking Bengals, the vibe around the Bengals game against the Steelers, NFL QB rankings, and a potential trade the Bengals could make -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/23/26: Hours 3 and 4, Joe Goodberry Interview, Cashius Howell Impact, Amarius Mims Position Switch 23.09.2026 1h 27min

  Topics include: interview with Joe Goodberry previewing Bengals/Steelers, the impact of Bengals' rookie Cashius Howell, should Amarius Mims switch positions, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/23/26: Hours 1 and 2, Dexter Lawrence Trade Rewind, NFL Power Rankings, Concern for OBJ 23.09.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: looking back at the Dexter Lawrence trade after the first two games, NFL power rankings, concern level for Orlando Brown Jr., and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/22/26: Hours 3 and 4, Reds Organization Accountability, Ja'Marr Chase's Performance, Confidence in UC Football 22.09.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: accountability for the Reds organization after Barry Larkin's comments on Sunday's broadcast, Ja'Marr Chase's Performance, Confidence in UC football, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/22/26: Hours 1 and 2, Sam Monson Interview, Joe Burrow's Performance 22.09.2026 1h 27min

  Topics include: interview with Sam Monson, NFL analyst, breaking down the Bengals, Joe Burrow's average performances so far, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/21/26: Hours 3 and 4, Reaction from Bengals Win, Locker Room Sound, Overreactions, 21.09.2026 1h 27min

  Topics include: reaction from the Bengals' 20-6 win over the Houston Texans, sound from the postgame locker room, overreactions, defense, and more -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
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  9/21/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Beat Texans and Move to 2-0 21.09.2026 1h 26min

  Topics include: Cincinnati Bengals beat the Houston Texans 20-6 on Sunday to move to 2-0 on the season, postgame reaction, and more  -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot