The Reds have proven to be one of the most compelling stories in baseball this year − and The Enquirer is responding.

We're launching a new weekly Reds podcast, which is as big and brash as the team has become this season.

Introducing "The Big Pod Machine."

This weekly podcast features Reds reporter Gordon Wittenmyer and columnist Jason Williams breaking down everything from Elly De La Cruz's mega-impact to Joey Votto's mega-contract.

Spirited debate. Insight. Fan feedback. The occasional surprise guest. And the guys might even break some news on the podcast.

In the first episode:

∎ Why are the Reds struggling at home?

∎ What went wrong at the trade deadline.

∎ What went wrong with Nick Senzel.

Download "The Big Pod Machine" today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeart or listen right here on Cincinnati.com by clicking the link at the top.

Contact Gordon by email at [email protected] or on Twitter @GDubMLB. Reach Jason at [email protected] or @jwilliamscincy.