Wake up with "First Word," the only morning sports show in Cincinnati. Hosted by Bengals insider James Rapien, Marisa Contipelli, and Jacob Tissot, this is your home for everything you need to know in the Cincinnati sports world.
Live from 7-11am every Monday-Friday on YouTube and RESN (19.3 over-the-air, altafiber 253, and Spectrum 999 in Ohio). Miss the show live? Subscribe wherever you're listening right now.
Follow on social media @FirstWordCincy.

Wake up with "First Word," the only morning sports show in Cincinnati. Hosted by Bengals insider James Rapien, Marisa Contipelli, and Jacob Tissot, this is your home for everything you need to know in the Cincinnati sports world. Live from 7-11am every Monday-Friday on YouTube and RESN (19.3 over-the-air, altafiber 253, and Spectrum 999 in Ohio). Miss the show live? Subscribe wherever you're listening right now. Follow on social media @FirstWordCincy.

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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.
If you're looking for a Cincinnati sports podcast that keeps you informed every morning, First Word is your go-to show. Follow the show and start your morning with 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. If you're looking for a Cincinnati sports podcast that keeps you informed every morning, First Word is your go-to show.Follow the show and start your morning with First Word.

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.
If you're looking for a Cincinnati sports podcast that keeps you informed every morning, First Word is your go-to show. Follow the show and start your morning with First Word.

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