Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 15

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the injury Andy Dalton, how the Bengals plan to go forward with him, the potential impact of AJ McCarron, how the offense will change, importance of the bye and the numerous news developments stemming from Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. 

Plus, hear from Hue Jackson, Dr. Steven Shin, MD, hand surgery specialist, and Dre Kirkpatrick. 

Also, we welcome in Richard Skinner of Local12 Sports to discuss the pending Precinct dinner thanks to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an intense BBP reunion. 

As always you can hear the podcast released every Tuesday and join next week as we reflect on this weekend's trip to San Francisco. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 14

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the blowout in Cleveland with the second road trip BBP of the year. They are joined by Enquirer photographers Sam Greene and Kareem Elgazzar with their inside view from the field this season. 

They discuss the changing AFC landscape, Andy Dalton to A.J. Green combo status, Jeremy Hill, rise of the rookies and looking at what's at stake with this week's game against the Steelers. 

Also, hear from Marvin Lewis, Hue Jackson and first-round pick Cedric Ogbuehi. 

Plus, a new twist in #GenoSpeaks and a devastating day in this week's That's So Jag-y.

As always you can hear the podcast released every Tuesday and join next week as we reflect on this weekend's game for the AFC North title. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 13

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the win against St. Louis, if Geno Atkins' reserved nature hurts his national exposure, background on the evolution of the London trip and addressing season-ticket holder angst. Plus, we take a deeper look at the outlook in the AFC playoff picture and a sneak preview of a special piece coming out later this week .

Also, hear from defensive coordinator Paul Guenther and cornerback Adam Jones.

As always you can hear the podcast released every Tuesday and join next week as we reflect on this weekend's trip to Cleveland.
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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 12

Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski return from Arizona to look at back-to-back Bengals losses. We again play real concerns vs. fake concerns, wonder if this loss almost counts as a win/loss and take your Twitter questions.

Also, hear from offensive coordinator Hue Jackson on the state of the offensive line and his reaction to third-and-2. Plus, this week in Jags and a unique edition of Geno Speaks.

As always you can hear the podcast released every Tuesday and join next week as we reflect on the triumphant return to 1 p.m. at Paul Brown Stadium against the Rams.

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 11

Plenty to digest after the first loss of the season as Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski discuss the relevance of Monday's loss to Houston in the big picture, if the primetime narrative still lives, rise of the defense and a #HotTake on the weak beef between Andy Dalton and J.J. Watt. 
Also, hear from Adam Jones, A.J. Green and Dalton from after the loss, then listen to Hue Jackson talk about his role in the Carson Palmer trade and how he feels negatively portrayed by how it all went down. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 10

After the mini-bye Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. sit down to discuss the improbability of this team going 8-0 and the probability of the unthinkable 16-0. Plus, we run through the midseason awards and hash out the debates then drop a juicy conversation nugget into the back end of the podcast. 

Also, hear from running back Jeremy Hill on his quest to increase production. 

Plus, we make an extreme number of dated pop-culture references, dive into deep debate about record-keeping and give a shout out to Tupac in Tahiti. 

Look for this podcast every Tuesday throughout the season and into the offseason. Next week will take a look ahead to the showdown with Carson Palmer and the Cardinals. 

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Bengals Beat Podcast: Week 9

Our first road trip BBP of the season as Bengals beat writers Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski ride late-night roads between Pittsburgh in Cincinnati with Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans behind the wheel of a Ford Escape.
The three discuss the Bengals' 16-10 win in Pittsburgh, the return of Vontaze Burfict, projections for the final record and you hear from A.J. Green in the locker room.

Plus, we nearly get run over by a truck and contemplate our near death. But actually more uplifting than it sounds.

The podcast comes a day early this week with a short turnaround for Thursday's game against the Browns.
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