

The Growler
Paul Dehner Jr.
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, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox19 & Charlie's Chalkboard, Jay Morrison, of Sports Illustrated and comedian Mark Chalifoux across four shows a week to elevate the conversation about the team from gritty details to philosophical debates to comical storylines and postgame analysis.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 3min
Who Dey Light: Being delusional
Paul and Mark kick off the weekend trying to snap everyone back into a better headspace after a rough week for Bengals fans. -Come down to our next live show at BetMGM/Tom's Watch bar on 10/5 at noon. -On being delusional and two injury notes-Show love to our guy Eric Sztanyo at Keller-Williams Realty-Your questions-Growl Pal spotlight to Glenville Ave. -Pig attacks-Dad LifeWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 2min
Bengals-Vikings predictions, Andrew Whitworth, The Athletic's Alec Lewis
Paul offers up a trifecta of coverage to get your set for Sunday's game between the Bengals and Vikings. First, Paul and Jay run through what you need to know about the game in Minnesota. The referee report, stats that matter, Growler Bet and final predictions. Second, Paul is Joined by The Athletic's Alec Lewis to talk through all the details of what is going on with Carson Wentz and the Vikings. Finally, a 10-minute portion of Paul's conversation with Amazon Prime TNF analyst and Bengals legend Andrew Whitworth on Joe Burrow, offensive line failures and the Bengals' predicament. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 7min
PD&Jay: Playing the Burrow Blame Game
Paul and Jay are joined by Mo Egger as they enter the portion of the program where we trying to interject nuance to the game of casting blame for the devastating toe injury to Joe Burrow. Come down to our next live show at BetMGM and Tom's Watch Bar at The Banks at noon on October 5th before Bengals-Lions. Win tickets to Bengals-Steelers on MNF. Paul and Jay lay out the news and timeline for Burrow. Discussing the new additions to the QB roomMo Egger joins and they discuss the idea of malpractice from the Bengals organization when it comes to protecting Joe Burrow. Jay's got happy stats! Bengals Growler Bet recapTrivia timeARBIES on seeing the human element of an injuryWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 16, 2025 • 29min
Rewatch: Burrow down, Browning up
Paul and Charlie talk about the quarterback play from Sunday’s win over Jacksonville. They look at how protection let Joe Burrow down and plays that stood out along the way. In Coach’s Corner presented by R&A Marketing, offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher talks about the play that got Burrow hurt and his favorite throw from Browning’s game-winning drive.YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Z3T3TDTVzESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 14, 2025 • 29min
The Walkout: Bengals win, Burrow hurt
Paul and Jay break down everything they know about Joe Burrow’s injury, plus, Jake Browning’s remarkable finish, the resiliency of the team at 2-0 and the challenging path ahead.Visit our friends at josephtoyota.com! Reach them at 513-385-1800 or go see them at 9101 Colerain Ave.YouTube: https://youtu.be/_487oftHRoUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 12, 2025 • 11min
Jaguars at Bengals preview, predictions
Paul and Jay offer a quick synopsis of what to expect for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, including injuries, the referee report, stat that matters, the Bengals Growler Bet and final predictions. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts, business inquiries and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 7min
Who Dey Light: Recapping the week, your Qs and moonshine raccoons
Paul and Mark recap the week that was with the Bengals and get you ready for the home opener against Jacksonville with a YouTube livestream podcast. Come down to our next live show at BetMGM/Tom's Watch Bar at The Banks on Sunday at 10am! Win Bengals-Lions tickets. Why this year feels so differentThe Week 2 curse? Zac Taylor has never won in Week 2. Ranking Mark's tweetsBuying or selling a home, reach out to our guy Eric Sztanyo! Your questions on cereal boxes, Joe Burrow's first game, Dalton Risner, Mike Pennel, Dan Pitcher's view on communication issues, coffin corner punts, Super Bowl year vibes, O-U, Oh Yeah, dotting the I. Two Growl Pal spotlightsThe Meth Racoon weird story of the week features another raccoonDad life on broken arms and newspapersWatch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to all socials, podcast platforms, merchandise from Cincy Shirts and more: thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 4min
PD&Jay: Unpacking the fallout
Paul and Jay are joined by Mo Egger to unpack the fallout from the opener against the Browns and take stock of the rest of the season.Join us at BetMGM & Tom's Watch Bar at 10am before the home opener. We'll give away tickets to Bengals-Lions along with exclusive parlay boosts.-Unpacking the news of the week-Lucas Patrick and Dalton Risner-What Al Golden had to say-Snap count analysis-Myles Murphy?!-Run, Pass or Boot presented by Camargo Insurance: Best rookie debut? Win tickets to Bengals-Ravens by getting a no-obligation, no policy purchase necessary quote at https://ckr72.share.hsforms.com/2jmquc5vLQ5qJ1OQHwAvYEg-Mo Egger joins to answer the question of how Sunday's result affected his view of the 2025 Bengals and why he was speeding down I-74.-Talking tight ends and Kathy Conway-Jay's Got Ja'Marr stats-Bengals Growler Bet-Jay's Got Trivia-ARBIES goes PG-13Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowlerPodcastThe Growler on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growler/id1733476604The Growler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70iJjqgPQrVzQ2pdOwVvDYLinks to socials, Growl Pal shirts, YouTube, podcast platforms and more: www.thegrowlerpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 9, 2025 • 34min
Rewatch: The defensive reset
Paul and Charlie welcome safeties coach Jordan Kovacs to piece through some of the most interesting plays from the Bengals season-opening win against the Browns. Plus, numbers behind the run defense, Demetrius Knight on reading keys and they play “so you want to be an NFL quarterback.”Growl Pals at R&A Marketing designed our new website at thegrowlerpodcast.com Check them out at ramarketing.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/WAcC_WJLGqcSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 7, 2025 • 32min
The Walkout: Bengals 17, Browns 16
Paul and Jay discuss the Bengals’ victorious opener in Cleveland. They evaluate how you should feel about an ugly win, what players said felt different about this defense and what the hell happened with Joe Burrow’s crew in the second half. Visit our friends at josephtoyota.com! Reach them at 513-385-1800 or go see them at 9101 Colerain Ave.YouTube: https://youtu.be/MnMGbvOf9nkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


