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The Bengals just lost their second straight game.

Cincinnati falls to the Jacksonville Jaguars 22–17 at Paycor Stadium, dropping the Bengals to 2–2—and now there are some serious questions about this football team.

Joe Burrow threw for 428 yards, but also had two interceptions. The Bengals had a chance to complete the comeback late, but the final fourth-down attempt came up short. And to make matters worse, Ja'Marr Chase left the game with a concussion.

We're reacting to it all tonight.

ON THIS EPISODE:

🏈 Bengals 17, Jaguars 22

• What went wrong?
• Was this a bad game or a bigger problem?
• Joe Burrow's performance
• The offensive struggles
• The defense
• The final drive
• The fourth-down decision
• What does 2–2 really tell us about this team?

🏈 The Ja'Marr Chase Injury

• What we know right now
• How important is Chase to this offense?
• What happens if he's forced to miss time?

⚾ The Reds & Phil Castellini

• The Reds finished 75–87
• Phil Castellini says the ownership group is not planning to sell
• Ownership is sticking with its current strategy
• Is that the right decision?
• Can the Castellinis actually build a winner?
• What should Reds fans expect heading into 2027?

This is an instant reaction, so we're talking about it while the frustration is still fresh.

What do YOU think?

What's the biggest problem with the Bengals right now?

And on the Reds:

Do you still believe the Castellini ownership group can deliver championship baseball in Cincinnati?

Let us know in the comments.

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The Cincinnati Bengals are 2–0—and they may be winning in a completely different way than we're used to seeing.

After a convincing 20–6 victory over the Houston Texans, the Bengals' defense is quickly becoming one of the biggest stories surrounding this team. But is this something we can actually believe in for the long haul?

On Episode 183 of Cincy Sports Scene, we're breaking down what Cincinnati showed us in Houston and looking ahead to a huge AFC North matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

🏈 IN THIS EPISODE:

• Bengals vs. Houston — What did we actually learn?
• Is Cincinnati's defense becoming the team's new identity?
• What has to happen for the Bengals to start 3–0?
• Bengals vs. Steelers — Biggest matchups and concerns
• Joe Burrow — Is this the best situation he's had in Cincinnati?
• NFL Stock Market — Who are we buying, selling and holding?
• CSS Hot Seat — Bold takes and debate
• Lock of the Week

The big question:

ARE THE BENGALS ACTUALLY DIFFERENT THIS YEAR?

What do you think? Are the Bengals a legitimate AFC contender, or is it still too early to know?

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The Bengals are 1-0—but are they actually different this season?

Cincinnati opened the 2026 season with a 33-27 victory over Tampa Bay, highlighted by a defense that forced four turnovers. Now the Bengals head to Houston for their first road game of the season with a chance to start 2-0.

On this episode of Cincy Sports Scene, we're breaking down what we actually learned from Week 1 and what the Bengals must do against the Texans.

Then we turn our attention to the Cincinnati Reds.

After a disappointing 2026 season, Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall indicated that he expects to remain in place, with GM Brad Meador and manager Terry Francona also expected back for 2027.

We'll discuss:

🏈 What the Bengals' Week 1 win really tells us
🏈 The biggest concerns heading into Houston
🏈 Bengals vs. Texans — key matchups and our predictions
⚾ Why the Reds are bringing their leadership group back
⚾ What has to change for 2027
⚾ The potential impact on wins, roster construction and attendance
⚾ What Reds fans should expect from the organization this offseason

Two Cincinnati teams. Two very different questions.

Are the Bengals actually different—and can the Reds make 2027 different without changing the people in charge?

Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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The 2026 NFL season is here — and it's time for Cincy Sports Scene to put our Bengals predictions on the record! 🐅

In CSS Episode 181, we're breaking down the Cincinnati Bengals from top to bottom and answering the biggest question heading into the season:

HOW GOOD ARE THE BENGALS REALLY GOING TO BE IN 2026?

We're not just throwing out a record and moving on. We're going game-by-game through the Bengals' 2026 schedule, debating the toughest matchups, division games, potential trap games, and the games Cincinnati absolutely has to win.

Then we're making our official Bengals season predictions, including:

🏈 2026 Bengals Final Record
🏆 Bengals MVP Prediction
🔥 Offensive Player of the Year
💪 Defensive Player of the Year
🚀 Breakout Player Prediction
👀 The Bengals Player Nobody Is Talking About
⚠️ Biggest Question Mark
💥 Our Boldest Bengals Predictions
🎯 How Far Will the Bengals Go in the Playoffs?

With Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins leading the offense and a dramatically revamped defense featuring Dexter Lawrence and other major additions, is Cincinnati finally ready to make a serious run at the AFC North and the Super Bowl?

Or are we expecting too much from the Bengals?

Dave and Sam are putting their predictions on the record — and at the end of the season, we'll come back and see who actually knew what they were talking about!

👇 WHAT DO YOU THINK?

How many games will the Bengals win in 2026?

Drop your prediction in the comments and tell us:

Bengals 2026 Record: ______

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We've spent a lot of time talking about Cincinnati's teams and the athletes who could become the next generation of local sports icons. Now it's time to ask the BIGGER question:

Is Cincinnati finally a great sports city?

We've got the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, FC Cincinnati, UC Bearcats and Xavier Musketeers. We've got passionate fans, historic franchises, packed stadiums and some of the biggest names in sports.

But how does Cincinnati stack up against America's other great sports cities?

In Episode 180 of Cincy Sports Scene, we're putting Cincinnati sports to the test.

🏈 The Bengals: Has Joe Burrow changed Cincinnati's national sports profile?

⚾ The Reds: Does Cincinnati's incredible baseball history still matter when recent championship success has been limited?

⚽ FC Cincinnati: Is FCC proof that Cincinnati is becoming one of America's best soccer cities?

🏀 UC & Xavier: How much does college sports contribute to Cincinnati's identity?

🏆 The Championship Question: Can Cincinnati really be called a great sports city without more championships?

🔥 Fan Passion: Does Cincinnati have one of the most passionate sports fan bases in the country?

🌎 Cincinnati vs. Other Sports Cities: How do we compare with places like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Kansas City and other established sports cities?

And finally...

WE GIVE CINCINNATI A SCORE FROM 1–10.

Is Cincinnati already a great sports city?

Or are we almost there?

And what needs to happen for Cincinnati to become an undeniable 10/10 sports city?

👇 WE WANT YOUR SCORE!

Give Cincinnati a rating from 1–10 in the comments and tell us what city you think Cincinnati should be compared to.

If you enjoy Cincinnati sports, the Bengals, Reds, FC Cincinnati, UC, Xavier and conversations about the future of sports in our city, subscribe to Cincy Sports Scene and join the conversation every week.

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Cincy Sports Scene — Episode 179

Joe Burrow has become the face of Cincinnati sports. But who's next?

In Episode 179, Dave and Sam look ahead and debate which current Cincinnati athlete has the potential to become the city's next true sports superstar.

We look at stars from the Bengals, Reds, FC Cincinnati and Bearcats and evaluate more than just current statistics.

Who's got the talent?
Who's got the star power?
Who has the strongest Cincinnati connection?
Who could win big?
And who has the longevity to become a true Cincinnati sports icon?

We'll also each pick a player we believe could be the next breakout star that nobody is talking about yet.

Then we turn it over to you:

Who is Cincinnati's NEXT sports superstar?

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Bengals football is officially back!

Training camp has opened, and Episode 178 of Cincy Sports Scene is your complete preview of the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 season.

Dave and Sam discuss Joe Burrow's expectations, the most intriguing camp battles, whether the Bengals have done enough to fix their defense, and which players are under the most pressure this summer.

The guys also make bold predictions for the upcoming season, play a round of Buy or Sell, test your Bengals knowledge with this week's trivia question, and reveal what they're watching most during the first week of camp.

If you're ready for football season, this is the perfect way to kick it off.

Episode Highlights

• Bengals Training Camp opens
• Joe Burrow and Super Bowl expectations
• Biggest roster battles
• Players with the most to prove
• Defensive outlook
• Buy or Sell
• Bold Predictions
• Bengals Trivia
• Fan Question of the Week

Thanks for listening to Cincy Sports Scene!

If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave us a five-star review, and share the podcast with your fellow Bengals fans.

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The college football season is almost here, and we're making our early College Football Playoff predictions! Which teams are true national championship contenders? Who won—and lost—the transfer portal? We break down our projected 12-team playoff field and discuss what to expect from the Cincinnati Bearcats this season.

Then we turn our attention to the Cincinnati Reds as the trade deadline approaches. We discuss the Chase Burns extension, whether the Reds should lock up Sal Stewart long-term, the latest trade rumors, and tackle the biggest question facing the franchise:

Should the Reds trade Hunter Greene?

We don't completely agree—and that's where the debate gets interesting.

In This Episode

🏈 Early College Football Playoff Predictions

🏈 National Championship Contenders

🏈 Transfer Portal Winners & Losers

🏈 Cincinnati Bearcats Outlook

⚾ Chase Burns Extension

⚾ Can the Reds Keep Sal Stewart?

⚾ MLB Trade Deadline Rumors

⚾ Should the Reds Trade Hunter Greene?

🎙 Listener Trivia Question

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Who wins the National Championship?

Who are your 12 playoff teams?

Should the Reds trade Hunter Greene—or build the franchise around him?

Leave your answers in the comments!

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The Cincinnati Reds limp into the All-Star break at 43–52, leaving fans with one big question: Is there still a path back into the playoff race, or is it time to become sellers at the trade deadline?

In Episode #176 of Cincy Sports Scene, we break down the biggest reasons behind the Reds' disappointing first half, including injuries, inconsistent hitting, bullpen struggles, and organizational depth. We also discuss what the front office should do before the trade deadline, recap the MLB Draft and what it says about the Reds' long-term strategy, and share what we're watching for in the second half of the season.

Then we shift our focus to Major League Baseball's All-Star festivities. Has the Home Run Derby become a bigger attraction than the All-Star Game itself? We share our favorite All-Star memories and debate whether the Midsummer Classic still holds the same significance for today's fans.

We wrap up the show with a look at the World Cup semifinals, discuss who has the inside track to lift the trophy, and debate whether lengthy video reviews are helping or hurting the sport.

🏟️ In this episode:
• Why the Reds are under .500 at the break
• Trade deadline buy, sell, or stand pat?
• MLB Draft reactions
• Is the All-Star Game still worth watching?
• World Cup semifinal predictions
• This week's listener trivia question

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Should the Reds be buyers, sellers, or stand pat at the deadline?

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The Cincinnati Reds are spiraling, and the questions are getting louder.

Has this season reached the point where someone has to be held accountable? Should the front office make major changes, or is patience still the right approach?

In Episode #175 of the Cincy Sports Scene Podcast, we tackle the biggest question facing the Reds organization:

🔥 Is it time to clean house?

We discuss:
⚾ Who deserves the most blame for the Reds' disappointing season
⚾ Should Nick Krall be on the hot seat?
⚾ Are the one-year acquisitions and others part of the problem?
⚾ Is the coaching staff getting enough out of this roster?
⚾ Should Terry Francona return next season?
⚾ What moves should the Reds make before the trade deadline?

We also shift to the international stage as we break down Team USA's performance against Belgium and discuss whether fans should be optimistic heading into the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Plus:
🏆 Listener Trivia
📣 Fan comments from last week's episode
🎯 Bold predictions
👍 Your chance to weigh in on this week's biggest debate

👇 We want to hear from YOU!

Who deserves the most blame for the Reds' struggles?
If you could make ONE change today, what would it be?

Leave your thoughts in the comments—we'll feature some of the best responses on a future episode!

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