Best James Rapien Podcasts (2025)

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2-17-25 - Mo Egger with James Rapien 16:49

1h ago16:49

16:49

James Rapien on Bengals expecting to Franchise Tag Tee Higgins again.By ESPN 1530 (WCKY-AM)

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Minnesota Vikings Let Sam Darnold LEAVE, Detroit Lions Myles Garrett Fit & Bears Ben Johnson Bump 30:10

28m ago30:10

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The Minnesota Vikings have a big decision with Sam Darnold as the Franchise Tag window opens, but it sounds like they have already made up their mind and will let Darnold walk. This is the nice thing to do, but poor management of a valuable asset. Staying in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions saw a mass exodus on their coaching staff, but they still …

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2/17/25 - The Mo Egger Radio Show 2:02:00

10m ago2:02:00

2:02:00

Tee Higgins is expected to be franchise tagged again according to James Rapien. James joins us to talk about that. Plus a recap of the weekend in college basketball and moreBy ESPN 1530 (WCKY-AM)

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Franchise tag coming for Tee Higgins (again) 30:22

3h ago30:22

30:22

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to use the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, per our own James Rapien's reporting. Jake Liscow and James break down the news, from Higgins' increased value compared to last year, why the move was expected and necessary, how this year is different from last year from a long-term extension perspective, and why the Beng…

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Howie Roseman: Why Philadelphia Eagles' GM Is an All-Time Great 31:11

10h ago31:11

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Howie Roseman is redefining NFL team management with the Philadelphia Eagles' strategic prowess. Can the Chicago Bears replicate this success with their new approach? Dive into the latest NFL buzz as Tony Wiggins and Julian Council dissect the Eagles' winning formula, the Bears' team-building strategy, and the Dallas Cowboys' coaching shake-up. The…

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Cincinnati Bengals Tee Higgins Decision Looming, Lamar Jackson Next Step & Browns Draft Options 30:00

1d ago30:00

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The Cincinnati Bengals will have to make a huge decision on their future with Tee Higgins this week with the franchise tag deadline looming and it won't be the only massive move their will have to make this offseason. The futures of key players like Ja'Marr Chase also hang in the balance. The Baltimore Ravens felt a familiar sting as the 2024 seaso…

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Despite what you've heard, the Bengals have plenty of money! Setting the table for a "no excuses" offseason 33:41

1d ago33:41

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The Cincinnati Bengals have no excuses to not get their major deals done this offseason. Despite what you've heard from national shows in the last few weeks, there aren't cash or cap constraints! Jake Liscow and James Rapien continue to push back on narratives about how "difficult" it will be for the Bengals to navigate this offseason and how their…

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2/13/25 - Dr. Jonathan Slaughter From OrthoCincy, On Rhett Lowder 10:43

2d ago10:43

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Dr. Jonathan Slaughter from OrthoCincy joined us to discuss Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder's elbow soreness, Wade Miley's timeline in his return from "Hybrid Surgery," and what exactly that procedure is, and MLB's offseason study on pitcher injuries. Learn more about OrthoCincy by going here. Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESP…

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2/14/25 - The Mo Egger Radio Show 2:03:27

3d ago2:03:27

2:03:27

Will Joe Burrow ask for a trade? Will Tee Higgins get tagged? Will Elly De La Cruz become a top 3 player? Can the Bearcats keep up their offensive surge? Can the Musketeers avoid a landmine? And does anyone go on dates anymore? Plus...Hunter Sansom is "NKY Bracket Guy" (@BracketNKY), and he's now the official Bracketologist of The Mo Egger Show. An…

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2-14-25 - Mo Egger with Hunter Sansom (NKY Bracket Guy) 19:02

1d ago19:02

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Hunter Sansom is "NKY Bracket Guy" (@BracketNKY), and he's now the official Bracketologist of The Mo Egger Show. He joined to discuss area bracketology on ESPN1530. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill. Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listen Get mor…

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Lions & Ravens Are Built To Dethrone The Philadelphia Eagles 31:21

3d ago31:21

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Can the Philadelphia Eagles maintain their dominance after their Super Bowl triumph? With the NFL landscape shifting, teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens are poised to challenge the Eagles' reign. This episode dives into the strategic maneuvers of the New Orleans Saints under new head coach Kellen Moore, as they na…

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New York Jets Aaron Rodgers RETIREMENT?? Final Super Bowl Thoughts & Trevor Lawrence Trade Nonsense 31:48

4d ago31:48

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The New York Jets have officially announced they are parting ways with Aaron Rodgers and it looks like retirement could be the most likely path forward for the all-time great. What would the Jets do at quarterback in his absence? As we finish our first week without NFL football, we give our final thoughts on the Super Bowl. Jalen Hurts is good, but…

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NFL Squad: Super Bowl 59 Aftermath, Chasing The Philadelphia Eagles 41:18

4d ago41:18

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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses which teams are closer to the Philadelphia Eagles after their Super Bowl win, which NFL trade makes sense for Aaron Rodgers, Deebo Samuel, or Cooper Kupp. Plus, the squad discusses the ideal fit for their respective teams in the NFL Draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs hel…

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NFL Squad: Super Bowl 59 Aftermath, Chasing The Philadelphia Eagles 41:18

4d ago41:18

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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses which teams are closer to the Philadelphia Eagles after their Super Bowl win, which NFL trade makes sense for Aaron Rodgers, Deebo Samuel, or Cooper Kupp. Plus, the squad discusses the ideal fit for their respective teams in the NFL Draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs hel…

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2/13/25 - The Mo Egger Show 1:59:02

2d ago1:59:02

1:59:02

Happy Valentine's Day Eve! More Joe Burrow and Bengals Offseason conversation. Plus why I want Elly to be like Joe Burrow and UC hoops with Chad Brendel of Bearcat Journal.By ESPN 1530 (WCKY-AM)

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2-13-25 - Mo Egger with Chad Brendel 16:52

2d ago16:52

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Chad Brendel of Bearcat Journal joined us to discuss UC's three-game winning streak and Saturday's tilt vs. Iowa State. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill. Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listen Get more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger Follow on X: @Mo…

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Bengals Should Move on From Germaine Pratt Following Trade Request + Listener Mailbag! 31:36

4d ago31:36

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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt officially requested a trade this week. James Rapien reacts to the request, discusses Pratt's trade value and makes a prediction about the veteran's future. He also answers your questions about the 2025 NFL Draft, the Bengals' offseason strategy, the front office and more! Join the Locked on Bengals Subt…

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Should Tee Higgins Forget The "Big 3" And Focus On "Big Me?" 33:49

4d ago33:49

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Can the Cincinnati Bengals afford to keep T. Higgins amidst free agency challenges? This episode tackles the Bengals' strategic decisions, exploring the potential franchise tag for Higgins and its implications on Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase's contracts. Dive into the swirling trade rumors surrounding Deebo Samuel and his unique value to teams like…

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Aaron Rodgers Has No Options After New York Jets Breakup, Sam Darnold's Fit & Matthew Stafford Trade 30:27

5d ago30:27

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The New York Jets are parting ways with Aaron Rodgers and that puts the hall-of-famer out on the streets. While there are plenty of quarterback openings this year, it is hard to see a fit for Rodgers and he may be left without a dance partner. Sam Darnold made himself some money with a good season in Minnesota, but with Darnold likely leaving the V…

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2/12/25 - The Mo Egger Radio Show 2:04:23

3d ago2:04:23

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When asked to summarize Wednesday's show, Mo replied "a bunch of people making sense wrapped around a guy too high on cold medicine to even string together two coherent sentences." Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill. Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.co…

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2-12-25 - Mo Egger with Scott Springer 9:55

3d ago9:55

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Scott Springer of Cincinnati.com joined us to discuss UC's three-game winning streak, their NCAA Tournament chances, and much more. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill. Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listen Get more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger Foll…

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2-12-25 - Mo Egger with Brendan Sorsby 13:23

3d ago13:23

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UC Quarterback Brendan Sorbsy joined us on ESPN1530, which was nice of him. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill. Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listen Get more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger Follow on X: @MoEgger Instagram too: @MoEgger…

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Bengals Radio Row Takeaways: Insights and outlandish takes from New Orleans with Elise Jesse 30:07

5d ago30:07

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As the national media portrays the Cincinnati Bengals' salary cap situation as "difficult", they were the talk of the town among non-Super Bowl teams in New Orleans last week. Jake and James are joined by Elise Jessie of BengalsTalk.com to discuss what she heard on Radio Row about Joe Burrow's clear agenda for the offseason, focused on managing the…

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The Detroit Lions And Washington Commanders Must Retool To Dethrone Champs! 32:35

5d ago32:35

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Can the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl triumph redefine NFL success? With the Eagles' unexpected dominance, the spotlight shifts from the Detroit Lions' dashed hopes to the strategic brilliance that led to their victory. Dive into the intricacies of the Philadelphia Eagles' journey, the Detroit Lions' struggles, and the Kansas City Chiefs' looming…

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New Orleans Saints HIRE Kellen Moore, Eagles Big Loss, 2026 Super Bowl Predictions & Next NFL MVP 31:03

6d ago31:03

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The New Orleans Saints are hiring Kellen Moore as their next head coach and the final hire of the NFL offseason. This is a nice get for the Saints, but a big time loss for the Philadelphia Eagles coming off a Super Bowl. The 2024-2025 season is now over which makes it a great time to look ahead to next year and the Buffalo Bills are primed to make …

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2/11/25 - The Mo Egger Radio Show 1:38:31

4d ago1:38:31

1:38:31

On Tuesday's show... Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic and The Growler Podcast joined us to talk about some Bengals-related Super Bowl takeaways, his ten-step path to get the Bengals back to the Super Bowl, his big board, and tons more. Gordon Wittenmyer of Cincinnati.com joined us from Goodyear to discuss a whole slew of Reds-related issues as sprin…

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2-11-25 - Mo Egger with Gordon Wittenmyer 16:54

4d ago16:54

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Gordon Wittenmyer of Cincinnati.com joined us from Goodyear to discuss a whole slew of Reds-related issues as spring training begins. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill. Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listen Get more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger Fo…

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Are there any good alternatives to extending Tee Higgins? It sure is hard to find them 32:05

6d ago32:05

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Joe Burrow and the Locked On Bengals podcast have made it clear that extending Tee Higgins is the right path forward. If the Bengals aren't convinced, they'll have to find a way to navigate the cap implications of a potential tag-and-trade and find a trade partner that can return enough value to give them a chance at replacing Higgins' value and mo…

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2-11-25 - Mo Egger with Paul Dehner Jr 44:18

4d ago44:18

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Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic and The Growler Podcast joined us to talk about some Bengals-related Super Bowl takeaways, his ten-step path to get the Bengals back to the Super Bowl, his big board, and tons more. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill. Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on E…

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Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl win: Did they save the NFL? 33:52

6d ago33:52

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Did the Philadelphia Eagles just save the NFL by toppling the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty? With their Super Bowl victory, the Eagles have reshaped the league's landscape, sparking debates about the future of the NFL. Explore how Howie Roseman's strategic team-building, focusing on drafting defensive backs and investing in top college talent, played …

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Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes NOT THE GOAT, Eagles Repeat Chances & Who Knocks Them Off in 2025 30:42

7d ago30:42

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The Kansas City Chiefs failed at their attempt for a three peat against the Philadelphia Eagles and Patrick Mahomes certainly did not play well, but now some are saying Mahomes no longer can be the best of all time and that is patently absurd. The Eagles are the champs though and if they want to repeat in 2026 they will need to reload their roster …

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2/10/25 - The Mo Egger Radio Show 2:04:06

5d ago2:04:06

2:04:06

Reaction to the Chiefs getting rolled by the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Tee Higgins speaks about his future with the Bengals and recap of UC's win over BYU and Xavier's loss at Villanova.By ESPN 1530 (WCKY-AM)

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What Bengals Can Take Away From Eagles' Dominant Performance in Super Bowl LIX 30:57

7d ago30:57

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2024's NFL season is complete after the Philadelphia Eagles dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Jake Liscow and James Rapien look for the lessons from the big game, and how much of a stacked Eagles roster that dominated from start to finish is replicable. On the other hand, how can the Bengals avoid the pitfalls that brought the Ch…

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WTF Is Wrong With The Kansas City Chiefs After Super Bowl LIX Eagles Blowout? 34:07

7d ago34:07

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The Kansas City Chiefs got their tails handed to them by the Philadelphia Eagles and now everyone's concerned about a Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid decline. Is there warrant in those worries? Or was this just all about the Philadelphia Eagles simply putting together one of the most complete rosters in NFL History? Super Bowl LIX's final result may …

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Philadelphia Eagles DOMINATE Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, Jalen Hurts MVP & Mahomes Future 31:38

8d ago31:38

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The Philadelphia Eagles absolutely dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 to the tune of 40-22. The Eagles drew the line in the sand of how far your roster needs to go to beat an elite quarterback like Patrick Mahomes. A lot of that has to do with Jalen Hurts who won Super Bowl MVP. Hurts may not be on an elite level, but he is an elite …

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How can the Bengals learn from 2024's Super Bowl teams? 33:18

8d ago33:18

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The Cincinnati Bengals played both of this year's Super Bowl teams in the 2024 regular season, and as regular visitors to the NFL's biggest stage, the Eagles and Chiefs offer lessons to the rest of the NFL in roster management. Every team is different, but Philadelphia's creativity and aggression in stockpiling talent, and the Chiefs' adaptability,…