First Word

By The Crown Network

First Word with James Rapien is Cincinnati’s ONLY daily morning sports show, delivering the latest news, analysis, and insider insight on the biggest stories in sports.

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The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

First Word episodes:

June 19, 2026 6/19/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interview with Greg Garza Previewing USMNT
The second half of First Word with James Rapien, including an interview with Greg Garza, a former FC Cincinnati and USMNT player, breaking down Friday's USMNT World Cup match against Australia.
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1h 28min
June 19, 2026 6/19/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Young Talent, Headlines, Brendan Sorsby Discussion
The first half of First Word with James Rapien from June 19th, 2026, including a discussion about the Cincinnati Bengals young talent, headlines, and a discussion about Brendan Sorsby.
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1h 28min
June 18, 2026 6/18/26: Hours 3 and 4, Contipelli's Countdown, Reds Outlook
The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 18th, 2026, including discussion about the Cincinnati Reds and sound from Zac Taylor's press conference.
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1h 28min
June 18, 2026 6/18/26: Hours 1 and 2, Mike Petraglia Interview
The first half of First Word with James Rapien from June 18th, 2026, including an interview with Mike Petraglia talking about the Cincinnati Reds.
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1h 28min
June 18, 2026 INTERVIEW: Barrett Carter on Bengals Defense, Dexter Lawrence Trade & Linebacker Room
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Barrett Carter joined the show to discuss the state of the defense, including his reaction to the Dexter Lawrence trade, his role moving forward, what he learned from his rookie year and his mindset going into this season.
James Rapien, Marisa Contipelli and Jacob Tissot also talked to him about his leadership, DJ Turner's ascension, his plans ahead of training camp and so much more!
Wake up with First Word, Cincinnati’s ONLY morning sports show! Start your morning with James Rapien every weekday from 7–11am ET. First Word brings you everything you need to know about the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, and the entire Cincinnati sports scene.
Marisa Contipelli and Jacob Tissot join Rapien daily with insight, analysis, interviews, and conversations you won’t get anywhere else.
📺 LIVE Monday–Friday | 7–11am ET
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June 17, 2026 6/17/26: Hours 3 and 4, Part 2 of Barrett Carter Interview, Reds/Mets Preview
The final two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 17th, including the second part of the interview with Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Barrett Carter and a preview of the series finale with the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets.
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1h 28min
June 17, 2026 6/17/26: Hours 1 and 2, First Half of Barrett Carter Interview, Reds Win Series over Mets
The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien, including the first half of the interview with Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Barrett Carter, and the Cincinnati Reds winning their series over the New York Mets.
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1h 28min
June 16, 2026 6/16/26: Hours 3 and 4, Paul Dehner Jr. Interview
Paul Dehner Jr., Senior Writer and The Growler Podcast host covering the Cincinnati Bengals, joins the second half of First Word with James Rapien.
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1h 27min
June 16, 2026 6/16/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Dominate Mets
The Cincinnati Reds began their series against the New York Mets with a 12-0 win on Monday night.
Hear about all of that and more in the first half of June 16th's First Word with James Rapien.
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1h 29min
June 15, 2026 6/15/26: Hours 3 and 4, Brian Parker II Interview, Reds-Mets Preview
2026 Bengals draft pick Brian Parker II, a 2022 St. Xavier high school graduate, joins the First Word crew. Plus, topics including the Cincinnati Reds series against the New York Mets.
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1h 27min

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How many episodes does First Word have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.