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The boys start with last week’s National Championship game and looked over college basketball’s highest paid coaches (0:45). The Bearcats baseball team had their first conference sweep since 2011 (7:00). We overreact about the Reds season after 8 games (14:30). We recap The Masters and look forward to the NHL and NBA playoffs (26:30). Conspiracy Corner with Luke: Is Gold Star Chili responsible for the curse on Cincinnat sports? (45:30) We debate multiple hypotheticals, including the best job in sports and the three restaurants you’d put in the same building (52:30). Rob asks the group what stadium they’d like to go back in time to visit, which leads to a heated debate about how good baseball players actually were in the early 20th century (1:12:50). Mo Egger joins us to talk Reds, FC Cincinnati, Bearcats basketball, Bengals, and about local food and beer! (1:22:00)

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Mike Bohn joins right out of the gate to talk everything UC sports with us (0:45). The gang attended Opening Day on Friday, and talked about their experiences as well as the early outlook on the Reds (they won today, 1-0) (36:45). We talk about the Bearcats in the pros including Sean Kilpatrick, Troy Caupain and Ian Happ (53:00). Brad Redford from the BeDFRNT Podcast joins us to talk about the end of Xavier’s season, Chris Mack’s move to Louisville, the hiring of Travis Steele and Jacob Evans III leaving for the NBA (1:00:30). Our golf expert Taylor Baumeister joins us to preview The Masters and whether Tiger will win or not (1:21:00). Conspiracy Corner with Luke and Taylor includes our phones listening to us and Titled Towers getting nuked (1:33:00). Donnie closes the show by talking about the environment at Cyclones games and their playoff hopes (1:41:00).

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The Barstool Cincinnati team talks with Nick Senzel about his life in the Reds organization, starting the season in Louisville, and Fortnite. Enjoy, and Go Reds.

Reds baseball is nearly back! Donnie, Rob, Mike and Luke break down the season ahead and give their predictions (1:00). We talk Gary Clark and Jacob Evans’ draft stock, and Chris Mack too (34:00). Could UC support a hockey team in the Armory Fieldhouse? (47:00) We break down the weekend for UC baseball, and Luke tells a story about Ian Happ (53:00). We recap the controversial end to the bar bracket (1:10:00). Jimmy breaks down UC’s Pro Day and spring football (1:20:00). Uptown West Fest released their lineup, and we reminisce on when the spring concert was actually good (1:28:00). We close the show with Luke detailing the perfect wing week (1:39:00).

The boys are back from break to unfortunately cope with a loss in the second round to Nevada. The first hour is all about the game, fan reactions, and the future. After getting it all out on the table, we list our three things that always make us happy, as well as a quick spring break recap (56:28). The Bar Bracket is broken down, and we preview the final four matchups (1:16:19). Mike gives his thoughts on Reds spring training and lays out his predicted starting rotation (1:28:10). We close out with some Bengals and Browns free agency talk and preview the AAC with Dan Hurley going to UConn and Penny going to Memphis (1:34:32).

It’s a bizarre world episode of Viva La Cats, as Jimmy Nippert hosts and is joined by Justin Hiles and Brian Fox from Bearcats Sports Radio. The guys talk about the Houston game and the euphoria from the game (1:35). They preview Georgia State and debate who they’d rather see in the second round, Texas or Nevada (12:42). Brian dreams of a X first round loss and how he’d celebrate. Also, why are both schools playing in Nashville? (23:37) Donnie and Mike went live from the Gulf of Mexico and gave us their reaction to UC’s seed and draw (30:02).

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The guys recap the Wichita State game and celebrate the conference championship (0:45). We preview the rest of March and get pumped up about UC’s chances (16:41). Conspiracy Corner: Is this the year UC wins their next title? Plus we look back on the past few weeks in UC sports (23:17). The gang talks spring break and debates the best holidays for drinking (45:43). Mike, Luke and Rob all sing a classic by the Beach Boys (59:42). We talk UC campus news: not another sushi place, election controversy, and The News Record’s bad takes (1:02:29). Barstool’s college basketball insider Reags joins to talk Bearcats, conference tournaments, bracketology and more (1:19:16). We close the show by previewing the basketball weekend and debating Kevin Ollie’s coaching future (1:44:21).

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Gary Clark had his senior day, and we forgot the UConn game that happened on Thursday (1:05). Basketball manager Matt Abrams joins the show to fill us in on what goes on behind the scenes with the basketball team (14:24). The Reds have officially started spring training, and Mike has a conspiracy theory about them (28:18). Senior shortstop Manny Rodriguez joins us to talk Bearcat baseball, his season goal and joins in our fast food discussion (55:29). We debate on what is and is not a sport, as well as what our favorite games were as a kid (1:21:19). Luke and Donnie close the show by talking Woody’s and basketball predictions (1:34:41).

We wallow in sadness and talk about what can improve for the basketball team (1:05). The Voice of Cincinnati Dan Hoard calls in and we talk to him about the Bearcats, the Bengals, his style on the mic and more (28:20). UC baseball had a good weekend, and we talked over the future of the Cats under new coach Scott Googins (44:01). Luke’s Hot Take Of The Week: Friends is overrated (47:50). We talk over the Reds as spring training starts this week (1:06:15). Tion Green and Eric Wilson join us for an incredible conversation about life in college, the NFL, being a Bearcat and what they miss about Clifton (1:12:26).

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This is episode 3 of Viva La Cats presented by Barstool Sports. The Bearcats are a top five basketball team. Also, why would NKU ever want to play UC? (1:05) We welcome Student Body President/friend of the show Bashir Emlemdi to talk about the university behind the scenes (22:05). We go over the football signing day and the upcoming Bearcats baseball season (40:53). Luke has a hot take on Hot Head Burritos (54:13). We talk the new look Cavs and if they can beat the Warriors (1:01:56). The Olympics are discussed, including our official Olympic Drinking Games (1:10:14). Eli’s or Montgomery Inn? (1:22:05) Which lifetime stat do you want to know about yourself? (1:27:50). We answer your questions to close the show (1:31:08).