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

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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?

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

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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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The Cincinnati Reds season is spiraling, and on this episode of Cincy Sports Scene, we're asking the tough question: who's really responsible for this disaster?

Is it ownership and the front office? Tito Francona and the coaching staff? The players? Or have Reds fans accepted mediocrity for far too long?

We break down the current state of the Reds and debate whether it's time to blow everything up or stay patient.

Also on tonight's show:

⚾ Who deserves the blame for the Reds collapse?
🏆 FIFA World Cup update: USA reaches the knockout round
🌎 Who is the World Cup favorite after two weeks?
🏈 Joe Burrow compares the Bengals to his LSU team – what does it mean?
🏈 No NFL Supplemental Draft in 2026
🏈 Is Brendan Sorsby being overlooked?
🏈 Texas Tech and the NIL controversy shaking college football
🏀 Dusty May's comments and what they mean for Michigan basketball
🏀 Latest thoughts on the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball roster

Plus, our weekly trivia question and your chance to win bragging rights!

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Who deserves the most blame for the Reds season?

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Tonight on Cincy Sports Scene, we debate the 50 Greatest Sports Moments of All Time — and things got HEATED.

Did Michael Jordan’s Flu Game deserve Top 10?
Was the Miracle on Ice actually the greatest moment EVER?
What iconic moments were SNUBBED completely?

We break down:
🏆 The Greatest 50 Sports Moments Ever
🔥 Our biggest disagreements
😳 The most overrated moments
🎯 Biggest snubs from the list
⚾ Reds vs Cardinals & Mets recap
💰 Lock of the Week picks

PLUS:
We build OUR definitive Top 10 list LIVE on the show.

Drop YOUR Top 5 sports moments in the comments 👇

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Tonight on Episode #172 of Cincy Sports Scene, we break down the Bengals’ 2025 schedule and ask the big question every fan is debating right now…

Did the NFL just hand Cincinnati a brutal road to the playoffs?

We’re diving into:
 🏈 The toughest stretch of the Bengals schedule
 🏈 Must-win games & trap games
 🏈 Early record predictions
 🏈 AFC North outlook
 🏈 What we got right (and wrong) before the schedule release

PLUS…

⚾ Are the Reds finally becoming dangerous?
 ⚾ Ohio Cup reactions
 ⚾ Who’s hot and who’s not

🔒 Lock of the Week
 ❓ Weekly Trivia Challenge

Drop your thoughts in the comments:
 👇 What’s your Bengals record prediction?
 👇 Which game worries you the most?
 👇 Are the Reds contenders or pretenders?

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The Reds are struggling… injuries are piling up… and Cincinnati fans are starting to ask the question nobody wanted to ask this early:

Are we headed for a LONG summer?

In Episode #171 of the Cincy Sports Scene Podcast, we break down the Reds’ recent struggles, the injury concerns surrounding the pitching staff, and whether this is just a rough stretch… or something much bigger.

PLUS — the Bengals schedule release is almost here, and we’re predicting:
🏈 Overseas game
🏈 Prime-time matchups
🏈 The toughest stretch of the season
🏈 Week 1 opponent predictions
🏈 Best and worst-case scenarios for Joe Burrow and the Bengals

We also give our official Bengals schedule locks and debate whether Cincinnati sports fans should actually be worried right now.

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The Cincinnati Bengals just made one of the BOLDEST moves in franchise history…

They traded the #10 overall pick to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence — and it changes EVERYTHING.

In this episode of Cincy Sports Scene, we break down:

•  Did the Bengals just win the draft instantly?
•  What Dexter Lawrence brings to this defense RIGHT NOW 
•  The players Cincinnati passed on at #10 👀 
•  Our official draft + trade grades
•  Are the Bengals in a 2-year Super Bowl window… or headed for trouble?

And it’s not just football…

The Cincinnati Reds are doing the unthinkable:

•  Undefeated in close games (11-0 😳) 
•  Clutch hitting is BACK 
•  Is this team actually… legit? 

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Did the Bengals just make a Super Bowl move—or a massive mistake? Drop your grade in the comments.

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Are the Cincinnati Bengals telling the truth… or setting up a massive draft smokescreen?

In this episode of the Cincy Sports Scene Podcast, we break down what the Bengals are saying ahead of the NFL Draft — and what they might actually be planning. Every year teams play the media game… and this year feels different.

We also shift gears and put every Cincinnati team on the clock in our Buy or Sell Market:

•  Are the Cincinnati Reds a legit playoff team… or are fans getting ahead of themselves? 
•  Can FC Cincinnati make a real championship run? 
•  Are the Cincinnati Bearcats trending in the right direction? 

Plus:
 🔥 Overreaction or Reality — what’s real and what’s not
 🔥 Bold predictions that could age VERY quickly
 🔥 Early Bengals draft hints before our full mock draft next week

If you’re a Cincinnati sports fan, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

0:00 Bengals Draft Smokescreen?
 2:15 Show Intro
 4:30 What Are the Bengals Really Doing?
 15:00 Buy or Sell: Cincinnati Sports
 27:00 Overreaction or Reality
 33:00 Bold Takes
 39:00 Early Draft Predictions

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 👉 What should the Bengals actually do in the draft?

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