The Growler

By Paul Dehner Jr.Sports Football

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The Growler episodes

September 11 The Growler Live: Season kickoff show from 50 West
Paul is joined by a plethora of Bengals media members to offer thoughts on the 2026 season.
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1 hr 9 min
September 10 Bengals season preview: I know, I think, I wonder
Paul and Jay sit down to offer a final run of thoughts on the Bengals' season ahead.

We're back at 50 West! See the schedule for our live shows at www.fiftywestbrew.com/state-of-the-bengals Come hang with us Thursday at their Deerfield location! You can win two club tickets to the Jacksonville game!

Win up to $5,000 in bonus bets in the BetMGM Survivor Pool at BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks. It's free to enter. Head down to the Banks and enter before the season starts!

Support a great cause at the Sharefax Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament on September 28. Learn more at www.sharefax.org/2026-golf-outing/

02:00 Theme song and intro
08:09 Bengals news
11:08 2026 Cincinnati Bengals: I know...
22:16 Sharefax Credit Union Poll Question
25:22 2026 Cincinnati Bengals: I think...
39:18 2026 Cincinnati Bengals: I wonder...
40:47 Hot takes

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The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604
The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY
Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.com
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39 min
September 08 Season predictions and scary optimism with Mo Egger
Paul is joined by Mo Egger as he offers three predictions for the season and they come to grips with an optimism that is uncomfortable for Bengals fans.

We're back at 50 West! See the schedule for our live shows at www.fiftywestbrew.com/state-of-the-bengals Come hang with us Thursday! You can win two club tickets to the Jacksonville game!

Win up to $5,000 in bonus bets at BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks. It's free to enter. Head down to the Banks and enter before the season starts!

00:00 Intro, news and theme song
07:20 Bengals fan optimism
12:15 Bengals season predictions
26:33 Fear of Bengals' optimism
30:25 Mo's season prediction
34:16 See us Thursday!

Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast
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The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY
Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com

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36 min
September 04 Who Dey Light: Predicting Bengals Captains & Team Energy
Mark is joined by Charlie for a special Who Dey Light to kick off your Labor Day Weekend. They look at the week in Bengals news, conduct a draft of potential Bengals' captains, and answer your questions on the national media's coverage of the Bengals, the tackle situation and locker room music.

We're back at 50 West! Our first live show of the season is September 10 at the Deerfield location. See the full schedule at www.fiftywestbrew.com/state-of-the-bengals

Win up to $5,000 in bonus bets for free at BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks. Paul will be there for the first half of Friday's game. Go say hi and get started in Survive the Season.

Sharefax Credit Union has 9 branches across Cincinnati with locations in Batavia, Blue Ash, Eastgate, Evendale, Lebanon, Liberty Township, Mason, Milford & Western Hills. Learn more at www.sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440.

For more information on the LMGO 20th Annual Golf Outing, visit https://www.lmgo.store/

Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast
The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604
The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY
Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.com
Subscribe to Charlie's Chalkboard: https://charlieschalkboard.substack.com/
See Mark's Tour Schedule: https://www.markchalifoux.com/
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1 hr 8 min
September 02 PD&Jay: Early-season visions
Paul and Jay run through the fallout from the final roster cutdown as roles and positional visions start to come into clearer view.

We're back at 50 West! Our first live show of the season is September 10 at the Deerfield location. See the full schedule at www.fiftywestbrew.com/state-of-the-bengals

Win up to $5,000 in bonus bets for free at BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks. Paul will be there for the first half of Friday's game. Go say hi and get started in Survive the Season.

Sharefax Credit Union has 9 branches across Cincinnati with locations in Batavia, Blue Ash, Eastgate, Evendale, Lebanon, Liberty Township, Mason, Milford & Western Hills. Learn more at www.sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440.

02:00 Theme song and intro
09:21 Bengals news: practice squad & injuries
21:48 Swing tackle mess
28:40 Shareefax Credit Union Poll Question
41:21 Tight end dynamics
57:41 CBs and WRs
1:11:55 #bengalsgrowlerbet
1:15:27 ARBIES

Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast
The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604
The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY
Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.com
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1 hr 12 min
August 31 Who Dey Night: Cutdown day reaction
Paul, Mark, Jay and Charlie get together to react to the Bengals' cutdown to 53 and where the roster currently stands.
-Intro
-Running through the cuts
-Win $5K in bonus bets from BetMGM at The Banks
-Takeaways from the roster cuts
-Charlie from Wrigley
-One sentence each on Charlie Jones, McKinnley Jackson and Daijahn Anthony
-50 West cheers of the night
-Questions from the chat
Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast
The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604
The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY
Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com
See Mark’s tour schedule at markchalifoux.com
Subscribe to Charlie’s Chalkboard on Substack: https://charlieschalkboard.substack.com/

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hr 6 min
August 29 The Walkout: Bengals 30, Eagles 13
Paul and Jay recap the final game of the Bengals' preseason and the impact on the 53-man roster cut coming Sunday.
You can win $5k in bonus bets at BetMGM SportsBook at The Banks! Go down to enter their season-long survivor contest.
We're back at 50 West! Our first live show of the season is September 10 at the Deerfield location. See the full schedule at www.fiftywestbrew.com/state-of-the-bengals

02:00 Intro and headline
07:23 Offensive impact on the season
24:09 Defensive impact on the season
33:36 Best of the Bengals locker room
37:53 Fifty West Cheers of the Game
42:04 Bengals injuries and milestones
43:19 What's next?

Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast
The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604
The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY
Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.com
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39 min
August 27 Who Dey Light: Chase's injury, Burrow's urgency and listener questions
Paul and Mark take listener questions and wrap up Bengals' training camp with the final preseason game on deck. Paul gives a recap of Ja'Marr Chase Day. They break down their favorite Bengals' stories of the week, including the national media's reaction to Joe Burrow's urgency comments and Marvin Lewis' take on Bengals' ownership. They answer your questions on potential extensions, Jonah Williams, Pro Bowl replacements, and Ja'Marr Chase's HOF chances.

We're back at 50 West! Our first live show of the season is September 10 at the Deerfield location. See the full schedule at www.fiftywestbrew.com/state-of-the-bengals

Win up to $5,000 in bonus bets for free at BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks. Paul will be there for the first half of Friday's game. Go say hi and get started in Survive the Season.

Buying or selling a home? Reach out to Growl Pal Eric Sztanyo of Keller Williams at www.teamsztanyo.com or [email protected]

Sharefax Credit Union has 9 branches across Cincinnati with locations in Batavia, Blue Ash, Eastgate, Evendale, Lebanon, Liberty Township, Mason, Milford & Western Hills. Learn more at www.sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440.

02:00 Theme song, Ja'Marr Chase Day recap & Intro
10:48 Favorite Bengals' stories of the week
22:10 Return of Sztanyo & optimism
32:01 Sharefax Credit Union poll question results
34:03 Your questions
55:09 Ambush Light
57:28 Growl Pal Spotlight
1:02:20 Hometown meth raccoon?
1:05:14 Go see Mark!
1:07:44 Dad life

Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast
The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604
The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY
Links to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.com
See Mark’s tour schedule at markchalifoux.com
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hr 8 min
August 25 PD&Jay: Trades, concerns and roster shuffling
Paul and Jay sift through what's happening at the final stretch before roster cutdown.

We're back at 50 West! See the schedule for our live shows at www.fiftywestbrew.com/state-of-the-bengals

Win up to $5,000 in bonus bets at BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks. It's free to enter.

Sharefax Credit Union has 9 branches across Cincinnati with locations in Batavia, Blue Ash, Eastgate, Evendale, Lebanon, Liberty Township, Mason, Milford & Western Hills. Learn more at www.sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440.

02:00 Theme song and intro
08:45 Bengals news
14:07 What's next at swing OT?
26:24 Sharefax Credit Union Poll Question
32:32 Jay's Got Preseason Stats
39:18 Active Monday practice
44:07 Position Battle RPBs
57:45 #bengalsgrowlerbet results
1:01:50 ARBIES

Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast
The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604
The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY
Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hr 2 min
August 23 The Walkout: Bengals 27, Bears 9
Paul and Jay recap the Cincinnati Bengals' victory against the Chicago Bears in the second preseason game.
-Intro and headline
-Show rundown
-BetMGM at The Banks Survivor contest: Win $5K in bonus bets!
-Winners
-The continued concern on the OL
-Best of the locker room: Josh Johnson and Erick All
-Fifty West cheers of the game
-Injury update
-What's next
Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcast
The Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604
The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDY
Links to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.com

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 min

About The Growler

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Paul Dehner Jr., senior Bengals writer for The Athletic, takes you inside Paycor Stadium to keep you informed and entertained on all things Bengals. He's joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530, Charlie…