Best James Rapien Podcasts (2025)

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Lance McAlister with James Rapien -- 1/8/24 12:28

6d ago12:28

12:28

Host of the LockedOn Bengals podcast James Rapien joins the show to close the book on the 2024 Bengals Season.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Las Vegas Raiders Ben Johnson Hire MISTAKE, Bills Lamar Jackson Approach & Chiefs Biggest Concern 30:27

15m ago30:27

30:27

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for a new head coach and Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson appears to be the favorite, but it would be a big mistake by Johnson to take the job. The Buffalo Bills will have to have a good plan for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens if they hope to pull the upset, but the question is whether a good plan for Jackson e…

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Sports Talk with Lance McAlister -- 1/15/24 50:03

16m ago50:03

50:03

Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey joins at the top of the show to discuss his teams season and the roll they are on then Pinball State Championship participant Ken Guenther joins to discuss all things pinball.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Lance McAlister with Ken Gunther 11:08

29m ago11:08

11:08

Ohio State Pinball participant Ken Guenther joins the show to talk about the tournament this weekend, how pinball has boomed in recent years, and more!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Lance McAlister with Pat Kelsey -- 1/15/24 13:58

13m ago13:58

13:58

Louisville Men's Basketball Coach and Cincinnati native Pat Kelsey joins the show to discuss his teams big win against Syracuse, how he's gotten buy in from the university, his excitement for the upcoming Reds season and more!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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NFL Squad: NFL Divisional Playoffs, Bold Predictions, Coaching Carousel 33:58

38m ago33:58

33:58

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses this weekend's NFL Divisional Playoffs and shares their Bold Predictions including why the Los Angeles Rams will upset the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend and the latest news surrounding various NFL head coaching vacancies. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes and …

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Washington And Houston Have Paths To Huge UPSETS! 35:03

2h ago35:03

35:03

Can the Washington Commanders upset the Detroit Lions despite their injury woes? With 16 players on injured reserve, the Lions face a daunting challenge in the NFL playoffs. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans eye a potential shocker against the Kansas City Chiefs, testing the Chiefs' recent vulnerabilities. Join Tony Wiggins and David Harrison as they e…

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Are the Bengals dragging their feet in their DC search? Is Al Golden the favorite? 31:05

1h ago31:05

31:05

As the Cincinnati Bengals continue to search for their next defensive coordinator, Jake Liscow and James Rapien dive into the list of candidates to search for a favorite and break down the timeline in today's mailbag episode. DC candidates will have a lot of the same questions you asked: who are the cornerstone players on defense to build around, a…

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NFL Squad: NFL Divisional Playoffs, Bold Predictions, Coaching Carousel 33:58

17m ago33:58

33:58

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses this weekend's NFL Divisional Playoffs and shares their Bold Predictions including why the Los Angeles Rams will upset the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend and the latest news surrounding various NFL head coaching vacancies. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxes and…

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Deion Sanders PRIMETIME PICK Between Cowboys, Raiders, Darnold's Vikings Future & Rams Upset Chances 31:07

14h ago31:07

31:07

The Deion Sanders news caught the NFL world off guard, but now that we know the NFL hall of famer would be interested in coaching in the league, do the Dallas Cowboys actually make the most sense? A team like the Las Vegas Raiders could give Deion what he wants. The Minnesota Vikings had an unceremonious end to their season against the Los Angeles …

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Minnesota Vikings' Playoff Hopes Dashed by Sam Darnold's Struggles 30:07

1d ago30:07

30:07

The Minnesota Vikings get bounced after Sam Darnold's playoff struggles? As the NFL playoffs heat up, the Los Angeles Rams' stunning victory and the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback conundrum take center stage. This episode dives into the Vikings' challenges, the Rams' resilience, and the Steelers' strategic dilemmas. Tony Wiggins and guest analyst…

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Wink Martindale for DC? Bengals "could have interest" 31:29

16m ago31:29

31:29

The Bengals reportedly "could have interest" in Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, who fans know best from his comments about Joe Burrow before getting blown out of a job in Baltimore in 2021. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the Bengals' potential interest in Martindale for the DC job, before discussing positions that the Benga…

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Dallas Cowboys Deion Sanders PRIMETIME POTENTIAL, Sam Darnold CHOKES v Rams & Underdog Chances 28:16

2d ago28:16

28:16

The Dallas Cowboys announced on Monday they would be parting way with Mike McCarthy as head coach and on Monday night we got word that Deion Sanders could be the Cowboys next head coach. How real is this and would it be the right move for the Cowboys? It is fair to be skeptical. The Minnesota Vikings got upset by the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Nigh…

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Sports Talk with Lance McAlister -- 1/13/25 1:58:19

13h ago1:58:19

1:58:19

The first full three hour Monday Sports Talk since August! Lance discusses UC struggles and Wes Miller, looks at the College Basketball Landscape, the Tee Higgins debate, the Reds pursuit of a power bat and more!By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Wild Card round provokes another round of "what ifs?" and lessons learned for the Bengals, and what about Mike Zimmer? 30:53

2d ago30:53

30:53

The Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs was an exercise in mostly lopsided games. It was hard to watch without thinking that the Cincinnati Bengals could have done some damage if they had done their jobs better early in the season. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the "what ifs" and the obvious lessons the Bengals can learn from this year's …

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Jayden Daniels Helps BOUNCE The Bucs Out Of The Playoffs 33:08

2d ago33:08

33:08

Commanders Break Playoff Drought with Thrilling Win Over Buccaneers! The Washington Commanders, led by quarterback Jaden Daniels, clinched their first playoff victory since 2005, stunning the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a last-second field goal by Zane Gonzalez. This episode dives into the Commanders' strategic triumph and the Philadelphia Eagles' de…

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New England Patriots Mike Vrabel MISTAKE HIRE, Commanders COMEBACK on Bucs & Eagles Bully Packers 32:36

3d ago32:36

32:36

The New England Patriots finally made their move for a head coach and it is a reunion with Mike Vrabel. The hire has been widely praised, but Tyler is not a fan of what this would mean for Drake Maye. The Washington Commanders made a great comeback on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jayden Daniels was the quarterback who came up most clutch in the end…

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Matt Eberflus "involved" with Bengals DC search, plus prioritizing the 2025 Offseason To-Do List 32:42

4d ago32:42

32:42

Matt Eberflus is reportedly involved with the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive coordinator search. Whether or not that means he's a candidate, the Bengals did complete interviews with Patrick Graham and DeMarcus Covington for the job, and Jake Liscow and James Rapien bring you the latest on the DC front. Then, the guys dive into the Bengals' 2025 offs…

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Who wins Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers Wild Card rematch? Can Packers get revenge on Eagles? 1:10:15

3d ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Who will win the battle between the Ravens and Steelers in the Wild Card Round? Can the Packers get revenge on the Eagles? Who wins Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers Wild Card rematch? Can Packers get revenge on Eagles? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONFL?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team,…

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1/10/25 - Sports Talk with Lance McAlister 41:57

4d ago41:57

41:57

Lance is the lead in to the Ohio St vs Texas Cotton Bowl. Travis Steele checks in to talk Miami RedHawks Basketball and the Great Drew McDonald joins the show to discuss being inducted into the NKU Hall of Fame.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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1-10-25 - Lance McAlister with Drew McDonald 11:38

4d ago11:38

11:38

The newest member of the NKU HOF Drew McDonald joins the show.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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1-10-25 - Lance McAlister with Travis Steele 10:56

4d ago10:56

10:56

Lance talks to the Travis Steele Head Coach of the Red Hot Miami RedHawks.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Why Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Todd Bowles Job Could Be On The Line 31:27

5d ago31:27

31:27

Can Todd Bowles maintain his position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite playoff success? Dive into the world of NFL playoff predictions and quarterback evaluations with Tony Wiggins and guest Lou DiBiase. This episode unpacks the job security of Todd Bowles, the evolving narratives around quarterbacks like Bo Nix and Jalen Hurts, and the undera…

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NFL WILD CARD BETS: Packers Can Test Jalen Hurts, Rams MAJOR Advantage & Buffalo Bills Will Roll 30:21

6d ago30:21

30:21

NFL Wild Card Weekend is HERE!! The Green Bay Packers are in a perfect position to upset the Philadelphia Eagles...or at least cover! Jalen Hurts could be rusty and the Packers have a chance to create turnovers. The Pittsburgh Steelers got blown out last time against the Baltimore Ravens, but divisional games tend to be close. The Los Angeles Rams …

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Sports Talk with Lance McAlister -- 1-9-25 1:36:41

5d ago1:36:41

1:36:41

Join Sports Talk with Lance to hear the latest in sports headlines. He also talks with Ohio State beat writer Bill Rabinowitz about OSU and the college football playoffs. Then, Lance takes your calls about the Bengals 2024-2025 season.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Lance with Bill Rabinowitz -- 1-9-25 8:39

5d ago8:39

8:39

Lance talks with Bill about Ohio State and the College Football Playoffs.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Best NFL Coaches: Leader Of Men, Play-caller, Or Both 32:08

6d ago32:08

32:08

The NFL landscape is buzzing with coaching changes and strategic shifts. How will the Pittsburgh Steelers maintain their legacy with only three head coaches in 55 years? Dive into the Dallas Cowboys' decision to keep Mike McCarthy and the Chicago Bears' quest for a coach to develop Caleb Williams. Host Tony Wiggins and guest Chris Carter explore th…

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2024 Cincinnati Bengals Season Post-Mortem: Reflecting on a season that came up just short 33:16

5d ago33:16

33:16

Jermaine Burton is in the news again for the wrong reasons, and with no more Cincinnati Bengals games on the schedule it's time for a post-mortem on the disappointing 2024 season. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down the latest on Burton, who very much needs to turn it around. Then, the guys reflect on the close losses and the "one more play" th…

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Philadelphia Eagles v Green Bay Packers BEST WILD CARD GAME, Vikings Regressing & Bo Nix in Buffalo 28:38

7d ago28:38

28:38

The NFL Playoffs are HERE!! Tyler & Michelle rank the games from first to last! First, the Philadelphia Eagles take on the struggling Green Bay Packers and if the Eagles stay out of their own way it should be a victory. The Commanders and Buccaneers should give us an offensive shootout. The Minnesota Vikings might have lost their mojo and now have …

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Sports Talk with Lance McAlister -- 1/8/25 2:26:53

6d ago2:26:53

2:26:53

It's a full three hours of Sports Talk! Lance is joined on this loaded show by James Rapien on Bengals, Keegan Nickoson on Bearcats, Adam Baum on Xavier, Will Grimer, and Chuck Freeby on the CFP Semi-Final.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Lance McAlister with Chuck Freeby 12:35

6d ago12:35

12:35

Chuck Freeby from Sports Michiana and host of the Irish Football Fix podcast joins the show to preview the College Football Semi-Final matchup between Notre Dame and Penn State.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Lance McAlister with Will Grimer -- 1/8/25 10:15

7d ago10:15

10:15

Cincinnati native and pro golfer Will Grimer joins the show to talk about his new business venture Loft 59.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Lance McAlister with Adam Baum -- 1/8/25 9:32

6d ago9:32

9:32

Adam Baum from the Sean Miller Podcast joins to talk Xavier's disappointing home loss to St. Johns last night at Cintas.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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NFL Squad: NFL Playoff AFC/NFC Wildcard Weekend Upset Alert, Head Coaching Carousel 30:28

7d ago30:28

30:28

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses the current landscape of vacant head coaching jobs in the NFL and where things are headed with certain jobs, plus they discuss the NFL Playoffs Wildcard Weekend and which games on the AFC and NFC side are poised for Upset Alerts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes…

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Lance McAlister with Keegan Nickoson -- 1/8/25 8:22

6d ago8:22

8:22

Keegan Nickoson from BearcatJournal.com joins to breakdown the Bearcats blow out loss in Waco.By 700 WLW (WLWAM)

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Why the Bengals should be big fish hunting at defensive coordinator 29:59

6d ago29:59

29:59

The Cincinnati Bengals do not appear to be interested in big-name defensive coordinator candidates like Robert Saleh or Dennis Allen. So, Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why they should be, and whether they're pulling a "same ol' Bengals" in the defensive coordinator search in a year where we're asking them to do what it takes to right the …

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NFL Squad: NFL Playoff AFC/NFC Wildcard Weekend Upset Alert, Head Coaching Carousel 30:28

7d ago30:28

30:28

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses the current landscape of vacant head coaching jobs in the NFL and where things are headed with certain jobs, plus they discuss the NFL Playoffs Wildcard Weekend and which games on the AFC and NFC side are poised for Upset Alerts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax Ready for stress-free taxe…

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