Taylor is back for the 150th time, this time talking the 2025 Bengals schedule, including:

- the most important stretch of the entire season

- possible primetime flex games

- Thanksgiving meal plan

Plus, where he stands on the Trey Hendrickson contract dispute and why the Bengals don't deserve the benefit of the doubt in multiple facets.

James Rapien from Cincinnati Bengals Talk and Locked On Bengals joins the pod to discuss the draft. What players were the Bengals in on? Is the recent blame on Lou Anarumo fair?

Plus, Jake returns stateside and talks process and results as it relates to the draft class of 2025.

Taylor provides a rapid reaction to the Bengals selecting Shemar Stewart in the first round of the 2025 draft, including what made this such a bad process to making the selection.

Taylor and Jake are back at it to talk Bengals draft strategy for Round 1 and beyond, including prospects they should target, positions to avoid, and more.

Plus, pooping in peace and setting siblings on fire.

Taylor and Jake celebrate the extensions of Ja'Marr and Tee, while also predicting what happens next with Trey Hendrickson.

Also:

- the future of the Guard position

- the next step in the Front Office evolution

- the crispiest Coke location

- Mike Hilton the LB2?!

The Bengals have granted Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade, right as Free Agency period is set to begin. Taylor talks about the disappointment of the announcement, and how the Bengals continue to shoot themselves in the foot with contract negotiations.

Taylor and Jake reconvene to talk all things offseason, including:

- just how long might the Ja'Marr contract linger?

- are the Bengals REALLY going to trade a possible Hall of Famer?!

- are Gesicki and Hilton gone?

- options at pick 17

As soon as the season came to a disappointing ending, the Bengals made changes, firing four from the coaching staff.

Taylor and Jake discuss why it was time for Lou to go, possible candidates, and a random Mike Hilton value conversation.

The Bengals win again (do we care?)! Taylor and Jake discuss what the win means for the rest of the season, and then zoom out to discuss the Tee Higgins situation.

The Bengals season has been a disappointment to say the least. Taylor and Jake discuss who holds the most blame for the lost season, including plenty of Geno Stone slander.