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Paul Dehner Jr.

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Paul Dehner Jr., senior Bengals writer for The Athletic, takes you inside Paycor Stadium to keep you informed and entertained on all things Bengals. He's joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530, Dave Niinemets of The Athletic, Jay Morrison of Pro Football Network and comedian Mark Chalifoux across three shows a week to elevate the conversation about the team from gritty details to philosophical debates to comical storylines.
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Welcome to my podcast, Peace, Love, & Understanding. I am a believer, wandering in the wilderness, rethinking and re-examining some long-held beliefs. Wandering, but not lost. In the meantime, I want to be with other not-lost wanderers. I'm a Christian who believes that the words and the work of Jesus are just as relevant to the 21st century as they were to the first century. I believe he speaks to us and to all our concerns, life and death and everything in between: ideas, art, beauty, natu ...
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Paul and Jay are back, as is football. The annual media luncheon served up mock turtle soup, orange sherbet and more news than expected on Monday. Hear from Mike Brown, Duke Tobin, Zac Taylor and Dan Pitcher as they talk about contract issues with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Evan McPherson. Plus, more of the most interesting things said during t…
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Paul and Mark close out the dead period discussing the Bengals Ring of Honor selections, Corey Dillon and Tim Krumrie. Then, they answer questions about Myles Murphy potentially becoming a real guy, Joe Burrow's new haircut, most interesting positions of training camp, Bengals as Graeter's flavors and explaining to your children the lack of trustwo…
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Paul Dehner, Jay Morrison and Mo Egger welcome Bengals radio play-by-play announcer Dan Hoard to our newest show called My Favorite Game. Dan picks the 2021 Bengals-Raiders playoff game as his favorite game from the more than 200 he's called in his Bengals career and we talk through all the big-picture meaning and intricate minutiae that made that …
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Paul and Mark return to discuss the results of The Athletic's fan survey and why early signs of concern appear to be arriving with the base. Plus, thoughts on Joe Burrow's conversation with Pardon My Take and why so much of what he said was notable for his season/career outlook. Questions on the best time to be an NFL reporter, why Amarius Mims has…
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Conor Orr, of The MMQB and Sports Illustrated, joins Paul to discuss the Bengals' view through the national lens. They discuss his 100 bold predictions for the season, which included a Cincinnati trip to the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Why he picked Joe Burrow to be MVP, a special sauce he sees organizationally, the key issues in the AFC North and a…
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With vacations and Fourth of July taking over the dead period, Paul and Mark offer a show unloading the notebook of all the questions that were pushed down as newsier epsidoes took precedence. From Tee Higgins' alternative to mispronunciation of Bengals to why I've protested the pecan industry for two decades, this one gets weird. Come for the posi…
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Paul is joined by Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus as the hosts of the PFF NFL Podcast offer an analytical view of the outlook for Cincinnati. Talking about their divided opinion on the Bengals' roster, if the defense can sustain under Lou Anarumo, one of Steve's favorite picks in the entire draft that was made by the Bengals, t…
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Paul and Mark take on all your questions about Joe Burrow. From his great Parisian adventure to questions about injury history, training camp expectations, his view of OL play, off-field pursuits and potential controversies. Plus a workshopped take about the stadium negotiations and our inability to solve global warming. Watch and subscribe on YouT…
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Paul and Mo Egger, of ESPN1530, discuss the best Bengals futures bets for the season from Joe Burrow for MVP to wild parlays that could pad your pocket. Then they invent the alternative to the Bengals Ring of Honor and the Square of Dishonor. Discussing those that most soiled the reputation of the franchise over the history of the club. Watch and s…
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Paul and Mark truck through the dead period talking about optimism over the Bengals roster, training camp tips, access to Joe Burrow on Hard Knocks and the time James Harrison had enough of Paul. Plus, Cincinnati vacation rankings, take workshop on player camps, embarrassing Cincinnati town names and when it's OK to trash a hotel room. Watch and su…
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Paul and Jay are joined by Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo to break down the Bengals' defensive offseason after a disappointing 2023. Anarumo shares his thoughts on the process of fixing the explosive play issue, pinpointing Sheldon Rankins and Geno Stone, the impact of Vonn Bell, depth approach on the defensive line and where progress st…
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Paul Dehner Jr. and Mark Chalifoux officially entering the dead period of the offseason recapping what was seen and heard during the Bengals' mandatory minicamp. That includes an extension for Ted Karras, Ja'Marr Chase showing up but not fully participating, the battle at cornerback what other deals the Bengals need to get done. Plus, Eric Sztanyo …
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Paul and Jay break down what they saw and heard from Joe Burrow at mandatory minicamp and discuss what his offseason recovery process actually meant for the Bengals season. Then a look at winners, losers and player movement over OTAs. Hear from Darrin Simmons on his process building the new kickoff and fascinating iterations taking place this summe…
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Paul Dehner Jr. is joined by comedian and Cincy Shirts owner Josh Sneed to talk about a weird week of news surrounding the Bengals and Cincinnati. With Mark Chalifoux on vacation, Josh fills in to talk about the nervous energy of Joe Burrow injury chatter, behind the scenes of Burrow's fundraiser that pulled in $1.1M and the art of creating shirts …
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Paul and Jay return to discuss if the absence of Joe Burrow on Tuesday from OTAs was a thing or truthfully an overblown miscommunication. Then topics shift to the return of Sheldon Rankins and outstanding absence of Trent Brown. What is the future of Ja'Marr Chase's negotiations with Cincinnati now that Justin Jefferson is inked? What is going on w…
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Paul and Mark find time between vacations to catch up on a week of Bengals news including the latest turn in the Tee Higgins tag/extension saga. Why two more deals shouldn't have Tee Higgins making sad videos, instead he should be celebrating. Plus, harboring a lot of thoughts on the Hamilton County Paycor Stadium TV sale on Saturday. Then, your qu…
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Paul Dehner Jr., of The Athletic, and Mo Egger, of ESPN1530, debate the Bengals' Ring of Honor options as well as what needs to be fixed in the entire process. From one name that people should be "embarrassed" if he is not selected, the numbers not enough people are talking about and the only thing we don't want to see happen over the next few year…
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Paul and Mark take your questions, which include late-night submissions of Joe Burrow's AI hair on Paul, Nick Lachey clarifications, left guard perspective, Tee Higgins availability chatter, Amarius Mims usage, guardian cap merch, misconceptions about Mike Brown and an onslaught of name ideas for the Growler listenership. Plus, a long talk about pr…
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Paul and Jay discuss a bevy of Bengals news bites, including a big investment by the club in Paycor Stadium and Tee Higgins latest absence. Plus, how has Joe Burrow has looked throwing the ball in camp what it might mean going forward. That along with other observations on players impressing or disappointing during early practices. Finally, ranking…
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Paul and Mark talk all things schedule from the challenges from a Bengals point of view to the best trips of the season and best time to come to Cincinnati for a game. Then they take listener questions on a potential 18-game schedule, allure of NFC games, slow starts, Trey Hendrickson handshake deals and why the hate on Los Angeles. Plus, influence…
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Dave and Paul discuss the early schedule release, Trey Hendrickson reported and other observations from the rookie mini-camp and OTAs. Hear from fourth-round pick Erick All about his injuries and why his back injury was so scary at the time (and isn't now). Mo Egger joins to talk about potential schedule trips and what would be the best and worst c…
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Paul and Mark take your questions on the schedule release, what "all in" should have meant, Samaje Perine dreams, new offensive systems and where story ideas come from. Plus, more strong submissions for Bengals baptism, a Bengals fan from Bengal, a strong new segment name and why things get weird you talk about trying to have another kid.…
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Hear from Joe Burrow as he returns to the practice field and the news conference dais this week. Paul and Dave discuss the importance of the latest evolution of his career and why it might be one of the most important adjustments we've seen from him. Then Mo Egger, of ESPN1530 joins, to play Run, Pass or Boot position groups from the 2022, 2023 and…
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Paul and Mark take on the controversial topics of the week as rookie jersey numbers are revealed and a new Paycor Stadium turf design came out. Plus, questions on draft celebrities, Amarius Mims starts, three techniuqes and Day 3 contributors. Keller-Williams realtor Eric Stanyo joins with a question about the process of rookies becoming pros and a…
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Paul Dehner, Jay Morrison and Mark Chalifoux record live from BetMGM SportsBook and Nation Kitchen and Bar at The Banks on Tuesday night. They talk take the temperature of the draft from fans and answer questions of those who came down to the event. The podcast focuses on Bengals director of college scouting Mike Potts coming down to Nation and sha…
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Paul and Jay break down an interesting first round that landed on mammoth Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims as the 18th overall pick to Cincinnati. On the risk they took, the insane upside and who they left behind. Plus, a look at what they will try to accomplish on Friday. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thegrowlerpodcast…
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The Growler Draft coverage sponsored by BetMGM Sports continues as Paul and Mark kick off draft weekend taking questions about what pick could best help the defense, impact of Sam Hubbard's surgery, if the Bengals could host the draft, what current Bengals should be nervous this weekend. Discussing what happens behind the scenes covering the draft …
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Bengals draft coverage presented by BetMGM Sportsbook kicks off with a megamock draft talking through the universe of players with Paul and Jay being joined by James Rapien of Cincinnati Bengals Talk and Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. They run through the universe of players available in the first, second and third rounds, using this annual exercise …
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Paul and Mark dive into a rapid fire list of draft questions with the Bengals going on the clock next weekend. Talking cornerback, The Beast, linebackers, fantasyland scenarios and how many picks Mike Brown actually calls the shots on. Plus, newest partner, real estate agent and Bengals fan Eric Sztanyo joins to ask a Bengals question and entertain…
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Paul and Jay dive into the outlook of the trenches in this draft in both the first round and beyond. Who is the home run swing? Who would fit best? Who threatens a current starter? Where in the world does Byron Murphy II slot in there and does he even make it to 18. Plus, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler, of The Athletic, offer their opinions on the tren…
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Paul Dehner Jr. is joined by Joe Danneman of Fox19 to talk about his interview with Tee Higgins and the latest on the star receiver's situation as well as their expanding Bengals coverage. Then Mo Egger joins to discuss Dax Hill's evolving situation and his reaction to the moves at safety. Plus, of course, aliens and palling around with Charles Oak…
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Paul Dehner Jr. and Mark Chalifoux talk about the scenes Thursday night at the live New Heights podcast with Joe Burrow and Orlando Brown Jr. joining Travis and Jason Kelce. Then draft questions about the worst and best-case scenarios picking in front of Cincinnati in the first round, late-round favorites and a few other intriguing names in the equ…
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Paul and Jay dive into the state of the receivers and tight ends entering an important draft for the future of Joe Burrow's playmakers. After discussing the state of life with Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase, they talk to Underdog Fantasy draft expert Hayden Winks to dive into the thick middle of the receiver class. Then, Nate Tice of The Athletic Fo…
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Paul and Dave Niinements talk about a busy week in draft coverage as well as conversation about the most difficult elements in ranking the Bengals' big board. Mo Egger joins and we talk about the decisions we don't want to see Cincinnati make on draft weekend. Then finally, we discuss T'Vondre Sweat and the DWI he was arrested on Sunday and how it …
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Paul and Mark discuss the takeaways from the Bengals 30 visits taking place, the plan at defensive tackle, a weapons for Joe Burrow draft, all-time Bengals becoming current Bengals, trunk assessments, french fry controversy, casting Anchorman with current players, establishments of the week, an insider ambush, why dads love storms and outfitting ch…
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Paul and Jay talk through the history and expectations of the Bengals movement on draft day. From Ki-Jana Carter to Cam Taylor-Britt there are a load of lessons to learn about their tendencies. Plus, they address the draft-day trade potential of Tee Higgins, how the Stefon Diggs deal factors in and the one spot in the draft that looks ripe for a mo…
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Paul and Mo discuss if the Bengals history of missing on a vast majority of offensive line picks should shape the approach to this season's draft with offensive tackle in the crosshairs. Plus, important thoughts on kids ruining adult holidays and allowing too many mythical creatures into our houses.By Paul Dehner Jr.
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Paul and Mark take your questions on the remaining money in free agency, Tyler Boyd, Joe Burrow's involvement in free agency, AFC North additions, a potential interior offensive lineman in Round 1, who could be a multi-sport athlete, saint canonization controversy, hard truths about Mr. Peanut, bathroom flexes and the important market shift in jell…
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Paul and Jay tick through the new coming out of the league meetings in Orlando. They discuss EVP Katie Blackburn's comments on Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, the stadium lease and more. Plus, hear from special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons on the new kickoff rule. Then, thoughts on Trent Brown's money, Jay's Got obscure stats, Opening Day stats and…
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The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. and comedian Mark Chalifoux talk about the final pieces of free agency, the first look at the draft with mock 1.0, Ted Karras content ideas, being accused of overdramatizing DJ Reader, a night with Dave Chappelle in New York, local news takes and Blake Maislin's successful infiltration of American youth.…
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Paul and Jay talk about the signing of Trent Brown and what's next in free agency in the draft. Then they are joined by Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher to talk about the signings of Brown, Mike Gesicki and Zack Moss. He picks a couple of plays that stood out in his analysis and points out how they show the possibilities in the Bengals' of…
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Talking through the latest of the Bengals quest to supplement the trenches in free agency, including Teair Tart and Mekhi Becton, who visited on Friday. Then listen to newest Bengals defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins as he shines in his introductary news conference on Monday as well as shines light on his possible role making up for the loss of DJ R…
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Paul and Mark talk through the latest in free agency, including the visits from Teair Tart and Mekhi Becton, the roles of all the new pieces, something to start thinking about with Dax Hill, the biggest challenge of the offseason that's apparent after this week, Seinfeld guest spots, Mark on trial, a callout for more personal attacks and recapping …
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Paul and Jay discuss the Bengals signing of Sheldon Rankins, what's next with DJ Reader and/or his possible replacement. Then, looking at the intriguing signing of Mike Gesicki, turning of the page from soul of the Super Bowl, Paul's points bonanza in the free agent prediction contest, Growler Bet update and offering apologies to Mark Evans.…
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