Dead Red Cincinnati

Sam LeCure welcomes former Red, MLB All-Star, Yankees batting coach, current MLB Network analyst, and host of The Mayor's Office with Sean Casey podcast, Sean Casey, to discuss his recent interview with the new Reds manager, Terry Francona. They also dive into the MLB playoffs and share their thoughts on potential World Series champions.

Welcome to Dead Red Cincinnati, hosted by Brian Giesenschlag and Sam LeCure! After attending Terry Francona's introductory press conference as the new Reds Manager, Brian shares his impressions, and the duo dives into their reactions to the hire. They discuss potential additions the Reds could pursue to strengthen the team, then shift gears to talk postseason baseball. Brian and Sam weigh in on  Tigers vs. Guardians, Yankees, Royals, Mets, Phillies, and Padres. To wrap up, they share their picks for the ALCS and NLCS. Don't miss this episode packed with insights and predictions!

Welcome to Dead Red Cincinnati hosted by Brian Giesenschlag and Sam LeCure. On todays episode, Brian and Sam share stories as they remember the legendary Pete Rose. Hear about Sam LeCure's first interaction with Pete and how that made him feel. Also, what do the Reds potentially have planned for the off season? All of that and MORE on this episode of Dead Red Cincinnati.

Welcome to Dead Red Cincinnati, hosted by Brian Giesenschlag and Sam LeCure. A special guest joins the show to offer emotional support now that the season is ending. Brian and Sam talk about all of the recent Reds news of the firing of David Bell. What does this mean for the Reds in the future? How will it affect Elly De La Cruz? How important is this move for the future of the team? How do the Reds approach the end of the regular season? Plus, a fun Five & Dive.

Sam and Brian welcome the voice of Reds radio, Tommy Thrall, to the show. They dive into key takeaways from the 2023-24 Reds season, discuss Elly De La Cruz's growth and his future at shortstop, and explore what the rotation needs for next year. Plus, they share fun facts about Tommy, including his time at a country radio station, and wrap up with a hilarious five-and-dive segment. Plenty of laughs you won’t want to miss

Welcome to Dead Red Cincinnati, hosted by Brian Giesenschlag and Sam LeCure! In this episode, they discuss why the games still matter, even when a team is out of playoff contention. Sam shares insights on why players always have something to play for, regardless of standings. Sam and Brian also explore baseball's international growth, highlighting the Dodgers-Cubs game, which featured four Japanese stars: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga, and Seiya Suzuki.

They also examine the future of Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder and how players in the clubhouse stay motivated when the playoffs are out of reach.

Welcome to Dead Red Cincinnati. On this episode, Sam and Brian talk about the recent struggles for the Reds and how to have a positive outlook on the season. Sam also gives predictions for Cy Young and MVP winners as well as the World Series. Who does Sam think will compete in the October Showcase? Find out HERE on Dead Red Cincinnati.

On the latest episode of Dead Red Cincinnati, hosts Sam LeCure and Brian Giesenschlag welcome the legendary George Grande, a former Reds play-by-play announcer, the original SportsCenter anchor, and longtime MC of the Hall of Fame ceremony. Grande shares his big-picture view of the 2024 Reds, emphasizing the importance of leadership within the team. He also dives into memorable stories about baseball greats like Joey Votto, Justin Turner, and Sparky Anderson, reflecting on how baseball has evolved.  Grande shares what he thinks of Shohei Ohtani and what the Reds need to succeed in the future, along with a special storytime about hosting the first Sportscenter for ESPN.

Welcome to this edition of Dead Red Cincinnati! Sam LeCure and Brian Giesenschlag dive deep into Joey Votto's retirement, with Sam sharing some unforgettable stories from his early days in the league when Votto was at his peak. They also discuss the current identity of the Reds and, in "The Stretch," Sam reveals some special Johnny Cueto stories. Plus, with just 35 games left, do the Reds have what it takes to make the playoffs? Tune in for all that and more on Dead Red Cincinnati!

In this special episode of Dead Red Cincinnati, Hall of Famer Barry Larkin joins the conversation, and Sam even brought his glove for the occasion! Barry discusses the Reds being just two games under .500, drawing parallels between the 1990 championship team and today's roster. He highlights the incredible talent on the team, diving into players like Elly De La Cruz, Hunter Greene, TJ Friedl, and Spencer Steer. Barry also shares some classic Sean Casey stories and it's a special "Five & Dive" Hall of Fame edition.