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- 9/16/26: Hours 1 and 2, Mike Renner Interview, Opportunity for Amarius Mims, NFL Power Rankings
Topics include: Mike Renner (CBS Sports NFL Draft Analyst) joins in studio to recap the Bengals and Bucs, the opportunity for Amarius Mims down in Houston, NFL power rankings, O-Line discussion, and more
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1 hr 27 min - 9/15/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interview with Charlie Goldsmith, Elly De La Cruz Discussion, Worst Word
Topics include: Charlie Goldsmith joins the show to give his thoughts on the Bengals after their Week 1 win over the Buccaneers, a discussion about Elly De La Cruz, Worst Word, and more
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1 hr 27 min - 9/15/26: Hours 1 and 2, Richard Skinner Interview, Burrow's Evolution, Running Back Blueprint
Topics include: Richard Skinner (Skinny Podcast) joins the show to recap the Bengals' win over the Bucs, evolution of Joe Burrow, running back blueprint, and more Bengals discussion
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1 hr 27 min - 9/14/26: Hours 3 and 4, Bengals Win Recap, Nick Krall Set to Return, Locker Room Reaction
Topics include: Bengals start their season with a win, Reds set to bring back president of baseball operations Nick Krall in 2027, locker room reaction from the Bengals, and more
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1 hr 27 min - 9/14/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Win Season Opener, Grades for Bengals Performance, AFC North Roundup
Topics include: Bengals beat the Buccaneers 33-27 in their season opener on Sunday, the First Word crew gives out grades for the Bengals, a roundup of the AFC North results, and plenty more
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1 hr 31 min - 9/11/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interviews with Ari Meirov and Jeremy Rauch, College Football Preview, and Bengals Preview
Topics include: interviews with Ari Meirov (NFL Insider) and Jeremy Rauch (Fox19) talking Bengals ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Buccaneers, plus Contipelli's Countdown, a college football preview, and more
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1 hr 26 min - 9/11/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Awards Predictions, Tim May (Ohio State) Interview, DJ Turner Health
Topics include: Bengals awards predictions from the First Word crew, interview with Tim May (veteran Ohio State insider) previewing Ohio State/Texas, DJ Turner surprise injury update, and more
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1 hr 28 min - INTERVIEW: Kevin Kugler (Fox Sports Broadcaster) Previews Bucs/Bengals
Kevin Kugler, who will have the play-by-play for Sunday's opener between the Bucaneers and the Bengals, joins First Word to preview the game.
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16 min - INTERVIEW: Jon Ledyard (Buccaneers Reporter) Previews Bengals/Bucs
Jon Ledyard, reporter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joins First Word to preview Sunday's season opener between the Bucs and the Bengals.
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16 min - 9/10/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interviews with Kevin Kugler, Mike Petraglia, and Brad Evans, Plus Zac Taylor Comments
Topics include: Kevin Kugler (Fox broadcaster), who has the play-by-play of Sunday's Bengals/Bucs game, joins to preview the game, Mike Petraglia (CLNS Media) joins to talk Bengals, and Brad Evans joins to offer fantasy football advice and more.
Plus, comments from Zac Taylor
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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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