Best James Rapien Podcasts (2024)

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Lance McAlister w/ James Rapien -- 5/9/24 8:46

25m ago8:46

8:46

Lance talks with Locked on Bengals host James Rapien. The two discuss the team's offseason acquisitions and departures. Tune in!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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R&L Carriers Sports Talk with Mo Egger -- 5/31/24 2:10:39

7m ago2:10:39

2:10:39

Mo Fills in for Lance on the last day of May! Mo talks about the Reds thrilling win in Chicago, Talks Bengals off-season and Ring of Honor, A lengthy discussion about music at the ballpark, and takes your calls!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Reds: Leadership and the Votto cop-out 6:03

38m ago6:03

6:03

So, the Reds issue is lack of leadership and missing Joey Votto? Bull.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Sports Talk with Lance McAlister -- 5/30/24 1:36:38

35m ago1:36:38

1:36:38

Paul Dehner Jr, The Athletic, gives a Tee Higgins contract update. Lance breaks down the Reds offensive struggles. Hometown Reds and Down on the Farm segments. What single game outcome would you change in MLB history?By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills the Most Regressed Teams in the NFL? | Jacksonville Jaguars Drama 31:27

3d ago31:27

31:27

The Dallas Cowboys are moving in the wrong direction, but are they the most regressed team this offseason? And, the Jacksonville Jaguars drama is only getting worse and the owner is to blame for it. Finally, the day of Spring OTA practices could be coming to a close. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONFL?sid=Yo…

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Lance McAlister with Paul Dehner Jr -- 5/29/24 8:59

6m ago8:59

8:59

Paul Dehner Jr , The Athletic, discusses Tee Higgins contract situation with Lance.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Wide Receiver market continues to boom ahead of Ja'Marr Chase's extension talks 31:26

3d ago31:26

31:26

Jaylen Waddle is the latest WR2 to get paid big money. The guys break down how the wide receiver market impacts Ja'Marr Chase negotiations and Tee Higgins' future, and why increasing guaranteed money in NFL contracts will force the Bengals to change the way they're doing business. Plus, the guys break down how the new kickoff will impact Bengals ro…

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Sports Talk with Lance McAlister -- 5/29/24 1:49:15

16h ago1:49:15

1:49:15

Lance McAlister has your dose of Cincinnati sports talk as he welcomes in the voice of the Bengals Dan Hoard and talks OTAs, talks FC Cincinnati with Pat Brennan of the Enquirer, takes your calls about the Reds and so much more. Tune in!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Which Elite Receiver Gets Big Money Deal Next, Best Receiver Deal of Offseason & Is WR the New RB? 25:40

4d ago25:40

25:40

The NFL has seen a number of wide receivers get big money deals this offseason, but the two who should be paid the highest have not gotten their deals yet. Will Ja'Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson get the bigger bag? Tyler's answer may surprise some. Next, out of all the wide receiver deals signed this offseason, which is the best value and which is …

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Evaluating Joe Burrow's progress during Cincinnati Bengals' offseason program 32:17

10m ago32:17

32:17

The 2024 Cincinnati Bengals' championship aspirations ride on Joe Burrow's ability to play quarterback at a high level, something he's proven he can do consistently throughout his professional career. That ability is in question due to the wrist injury that ended his 2023 season. The guys break down Burrow's progress over 4 weeks of offseason pract…

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Lance McAlister with Dan Hoard -- 5/29/24 8:47

34m ago8:47

8:47

Lance talks with the voice of the Bengals Dan Hoard about the Bengals OTAs.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Kelsey Chevrolet Extra Innings -- 5/28/24 1:44:49

1h ago1:44:49

1:44:49

Lance breaks down the Reds 7-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He also takes you back in time to a wild scene at Wrigley, an interview with NKU baseball coach Dizzy Peyton, Down on the farm, and more!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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NFL Division Power Rankings: AFC North Top Dog Over NFC West, NFC East and AFC East? 34:17

5d ago34:17

34:17

Chris Carter and James Rapien give their power rankings of the best divisions in the NFL. Is the AFC North the clear best? Or have other divisions like the AFC East, NFC West and NFC East caught up? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Gua…

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Cincinnati Bengals OTA Takeaways | Joe Burrow throws in 7-on-7s for the first time in 2024 29:57

9m ago29:57

29:57

Tuesday's Cincinnati Bengals open practice featured 7-on-7 work for the first time as the team transitions to the OTA phase of the offseason program, so the guys break down how Joe Burrow performed throwing against a defense for the first time since his wrist injury. Plus, notes on who wasn't there, Zac Taylor notable quotes, DB position battles, a…

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Lance McAlister w/ Dizzy Peyton -- 5/28/24 7:53

14m ago7:53

7:53

Lance talks with NKU head coach Dizzy Peyton about the Norse making the NCAA Baseball tournament for the first time in school history, on 700 WLW!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Houston Texans, Washington Commanders Highlight Most Improved NFL Teams in 2024 32:07

5d ago32:07

32:07

After adding Stefon Diggs and Danielle Hunter this offseason, C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans are on track to be even better than they were last year when they made the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders may still be some time away, but their upgrade from Sam Howell to Jayden Daniels puts them on the right track along with their defe…

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Sports Talk with Chick Ludwig -- 5-27-24 1:38:20

38m ago1:38:20

1:38:20

Chick fills in for Lance on this Memorial Day Edition of Sports Talk! He talks about the Reds extending their winning streak to 4 with a win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He then talks to Northern Kentucky Assistant Baseball Coach Steve Dintaman and Horizon League Tournament MVP Treyvin Moss. He also talk to Western Hills Country Club President Joh…

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Is Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in store for best season yet after UNREAL body transformation? 29:50

6d ago29:50

29:50

We look at if Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is in store for his best season yet after his incredible body transformation, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers extending Antoine Winfield Jr., and if New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is ready to start the 2024 season. We talk with Kevin Oestreicher of Locked On Ravens, James Yarcho of Locked …

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What Zac Taylor meant when he said "I'll take a step back this spring" | Changes coming for Cincinnati Bengals offense? 31:07

7d ago31:07

31:07

Zac Taylor told Dan Hoard he'd be taking "a step back this spring, and let Dan Pitcher take ownership in the direction of the offense." The guys break down why that doesn't necessarily mean there are sweeping changes coming to the Cincinnati Bengals' offense. But, from the transition from Brian Callahan to Pitcher, the addition of Justin Rascati, a…

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Sports Talk with Lance McAlister -- 5/23/24 1:41:08

5d ago1:41:08

1:41:08

Lance talks about the Reds and their recent struggles, talks with Keith O'Brien about his new book about Pete Rose, talks about the Unmarked Graves Project for deceased MLB Players with David Shannon, basketball with Cincinnati Warriors coach and former Bearcat Andre Tate as well as taking your calss about the Bengals Ring of Honor.…

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Lance McAlister with Andre Tate -- 5/23/24 10:38

1h ago10:38

10:38

Lance talks with Bearcats Basketball great and head coach of the Cincinnati Warriors Andre TateBy 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Lance McAlister with David Shannon -- 5/23/24 13:18

1h ago13:18

13:18

Lance talks with David Shannon about his Gone But Not Forgotten, MLB Unmarked Graves ProjectBy 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Claims He Doesn't Like Money | 1st Round QB Battles | NFC Divisional Race 30:25

10d ago30:25

30:25

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says he doesn't like money and would play for free. We don't buy it. Plus, there are quarterback battles involving first-round picks this year, and there are make-believe contests that make no sense. And then we predict the NFC divisional races for 2024. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://…

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Lance McAlister with Keith O'Brien -- 5/23/24 11:08

26m ago11:08

11:08

Lance McAlister talks with Keith O'Brien about his new book written about Pete RoseBy 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Why the "Injury Prone" label doesn't quite fit Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow 29:39

28m ago29:39

29:39

The guys break down whether the "injury prone" label is fair for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, as they review his history of injuries, where the label is coming from, and why it doesn't totally fit. Plus, we speculate on Burrow's next locker neighbor after Tyler Boyd's departure and the locker room's renovation, and explain the major d…

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Justin Jefferson Drama Brewing? 30:06

3h ago30:06

30:06

Arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL, Justin Jefferson is still without a long-term deal. While it's reported that he and the Minnesota Vikings are working tirelessly to get a deal done that will keep Jefferson in Minnesota for many years to come, the deal isn't done yet. Rumor mills were swirling after Jefferson was seen in the vicinity of t…

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Kelsey Chevrolet Extra Innings Show -- 5/22/24 1:37:27

20m ago1:37:27

1:37:27

Lance McAlister recaps the Reds' tough loss in the middle game of the series against the Padres.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Why the Bengals committing big money to Paycor upgrades matters, and breaking down the Ring Of Honor game 30:53

11d ago30:53

30:53

The guys break down why it's important that the Bengals committed over $100M to Paycor Stadium improvements with Hamilton County lease negotiations hanging in the background. Plus, the team announced that Week 3's Primetime game against the Commanders will be its Ring Of Honor game for 2024, and the leading candidates for induction this year. Join …

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Kelsey Chevrolet Extra Innings -- 5/21/24 1:54:36

22m ago1:54:36

1:54:36

Lance breaks down the Reds 2-0 victory over the San Diego Padres to open their 9 game home stand!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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NFL Rookie Award Betting Odds: Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels a Better Bet for Rookie of the Year? 25:14

12d ago25:14

25:14

Chris Carter and James Rapien go over all the betting odds for NFL rookie awards and see who has the best odds to bet on before the season begins. Caleb Williams is a heavy favorite, but could Jayden Daniels be the better value pick to catch everyone by surprise? Will Marvin Harrison Jr. lead rookie receivers in yards? Or will that be Rome Odunze, …

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Tuesday Bengals Practice Update: Joe Burrow's off-platform work and Wide Receiver alignment 27:48

12d ago27:48

27:48

The guys break down Tuesday's open practice, where Joe Burrow doesn't have a Anakin Skywalker haircut but is continuing to throw off-platform as he continues his recovery on the field. We also dive into where receivers are working and what that, and certain quotes, tell us about who is in the mix for the starting slot receiver job. Plus, notes on T…

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Jacksonville Jaguars Trevor Lawrence Could Be Highest-Paid QB In NFL History 31:49

12d ago31:49

31:49

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to make Trevor Lawrence the highest-paid QB in the NFL history when it comes to APY as they work on his new deal. Following Jared Goff's deal, Lawrence is set to get the bag. Why the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers may miss the playoffs in 2024. Follow & Subscribe on all Podc…

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R&L Carriers Sports Talk with Lance McAlister -- 5/20/24 2:15:10

8m ago2:15:10

2:15:10

It's 3 full hours of Sports Talk! Lance talks about the rough road trip for the Reds, talks to Sam LeCure about his new podcast, and Craig Massey of the Florence Y'alls. He also discusses how to fix the Reds, FC Cincinnati's hot run of form, your calls, and more!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Lance McAlister w/ Craig Massey -- 5/20/24 13:58

22m ago13:58

13:58

Player/Coach for the Florence Y'alls Craig Massey joins the show! He and Lance talk about his baseball journey, how the league works, how he balances being a player and a coach at the same time, what travel is like, and more!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Why Bengals receivers Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas could make second year leaps, and how Myles Murphy can follow Rashan Gary's career path 30:03

13d ago30:03

30:03

The guys break down why we might be sleeping on second-year receivers Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones, or whether drafting Jermaine Burton tells us something about the Bengals' plans at WR. Plus, we get into whether we'll finally see more play-action in 2024 after talking about it for what feels like years, and expectations for Myles Murphy's soph…

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Lance McAlister w/ Sam LeCure -- 5/20/24 13:48

5d ago13:48

13:48

Same LeCure joins Lance to talk about his new Dead Red Cincinnati podcast! They also discuss the Reds struggles, how youth improves within the game, and the emergence of Hunter Greene, and more!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Did Detroit Lions MASSIVELY overpay Jared Goff? 29:44

10d ago29:44

29:44

We look at if the Detroit Lions massively over-payed Jared Goff, what's going on with Cam Heyward and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Los Angeles Chargers signing Bud Dupree. We talk with Matt Dery of Locked On Lions, Chris Carter of Locked On Steelers and Dan Wade of Locked On Chargers. Did Detroit Lions MASSIVELY overpay Jared Goff? Follow & Sub…

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Where the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals are better and worse than last year's team 34:53

4d ago34:53

34:53

With free agency acquisitions and draft picks added to the 2024 Bengals roster, the guys take a look at each key personnel change to identify where the team is better or worse than the 2023 team that struggled through injuries to a last place finish in the AFC North. There are some clear upgrades, tight end, right tackle, defensive tackle depth, an…

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Sports Talk wit Lance McAlister -- 5/17/24 1:47:16

7m ago1:47:16

1:47:16

Lance talks about last night's game between the Reds and Dodgers and takes your calls about your favorite Reds player from every decade that you've been a fan. Lance also brings back the "Off the Beaten Path" topic and talks about nostalgic sports programming with you for the Sports Nostalgia Network.…

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Sports Talk with Lance McAlister -- 5/16/24 1:46:11

11m ago1:46:11

1:46:11

Lance has more Bengals schedule reaction along with Dave Lapham, talks Si Swimsuit edition with Jillian Hayes of UC Women's Basketball and her appearance as well as taking your calls and talking about Eric Davis.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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