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- 10/30/26: Hours 3 and 4, Bengals/Titans Predictions, Keys to the Game, Interviews with John Sheeran and Mike Petraglia
Topics include: interviews with John Sheeran (Bengals writer) and Mike Petraglia (CLNS Cincy) ahead of Sunday's Bengals matchup with the Tennessee Titans, plus predictions for the game, Contipelli's Countdown, and Keys to the Game presented by the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family
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1 hr 27 min - 10/30/26: Hours 1 and 2, Jeffery Simmons Trade Breakdown, Would You Rather
Topics include: looking at Titans/Bengals after the Jeffery Simmons trade, a game of Would You Rather, and more
1 hr 27 min - 10/29/26: Hours 3 and 4, Jeffery Simmons Trade, Joe Goodberry, Ari Meirov, and Brad Evans Interviews
Topics include: reaction to the breaking news of Tennessee Titans DT Jeffery Simmons being traded to the Chicago Bears, plus interviews with Joe Goodberry (Locked on Bengals), Ari Meirov (NFL Insider for The 33rd Team), and Brad Evans (fantasy football), and more.
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1 hr 27 min - 10/29/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Trade Deadline Options, Give Me the Keys
Topics include: options for the Bengals as the trade deadline approaches, Give Me the Keys presented by the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, and more
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1 hr 28 min - INTERVIEW: Geoff Hobson (Senior Writer for Bengals.com)
Geoff Hobson, Senior Writer for Bengals.com, joins First Word in-studio to discuss the Cincinnati Bengals.
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28 min - 10/28/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interviews with Paul Dehner Jr. and Geoff Hobson
Topics include: interviews with Paul Dehner Jr. (The Athletic) and Geoff Hobson (Senior Writer for Bengals.com)
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1 hr 27 min - 10/28/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Trade Options, Shemar Stewart Situation, Headlines
Topics include: trade options for the Bengals as the deadline nears, the Shemar Stewart situation, headlines while you slept, Give Me the Keys presented by the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, and more
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1 hr 32 min - 10/27/26: Hours 3 and 4, John Breech Interview, NFL Top 10 Power Rankings, Freezing Cold Takes
Topics include: interview with John Breech (CBS Sports Analyst), freezing cold takes from the Bengals, NFL Top 10 power rankings, and more
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1 hr 27 min - 10/27/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Well-Rounded, CFB AP Top 25, True or False
Topics include: the Bengals being well-rounded in all three phases of the game, college football top 25, a game of "True or False," and more
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1 hr 28 min - 10/26/26: Hours 3 and 4, Winners and Losers, Overreaction Monday, Give Me the Keys
Topics include: winners and losers from Sunday, overreaction Monday, Give Me the Keys presented by the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, and more
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About First Word
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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.
Rapien is joined by Marisa Contipelli and Jacob Tissot to cover everything happening with the Bengals, Reds, FC Cincinnati, Bearcats, Musketeers and Ohio State Buckeyes.
From breaking news and game reactions to exclusive interviews, roster updates, and expert analysis, First Word gets you caught up on everything you need to know before the day starts. Watch LIVE weekdays from 7-11AM ET on YouTube and the Rock Entertainment Sports Network, or listen on demand anytime.
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