First Word
First Word with James Rapien is Cincinnati’s ONLY daily morning sports show, delivering the latest news, analysis, and insider insight on the biggest stories in sports. Rapien is joined by Marisa Contipelli and Jacob Tissot to cover everything happening with the Bengals, Reds, FC Cincinnati, Bearcats, Musketeers and Ohio State Buckeyes. From breaking news and game reactions to exclusive interviews, roster updates, and expert analysis, First Word gets you caught up on everything you need to know before the day starts. Watch LIVE weekdays from 7-11AM ET on YouTube and the Rock Entertainment Sports Network, or listen on demand anytime. If you're looking for a Cincinnati sports podcast that keeps you informed every morning, First Word is your go-to show. Follow the show and start your morning with First Word.
Episodes
Topics include: part two of the interview with Dan Hoard (voice of the Bengals and Bearcats), plus a discussion on ESPN's NFL power rankings, a feature on UC's practice facility, and more
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Topics include: Reds lose series opener to Padres, James gives a QB roster take, plus part one of an in-studio interview with the voice of the Bengals and Bearcats Dan Hoard
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Richard Skinner, former columnist/editor at Local 12, joins First Word to preview the Cincinnati Bengals as well as the Kentucky Wildcats football season.
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Topics include: Bengals final roster discussion, Reds swing for the fences in Chicago, and more
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Topics include: Richard Skinner joins to preview Kentucky football and discuss the Bengals, thoughts on the Bengals' 53-man roster, Reds beat the Cubs on Sunday at Wrigley Field
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Jason Fitz of Yahoo Sports joins First Word to discuss the Bengals, Dexter Lawrence, the AFC North, and the Maxx Crosby saga
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...Topics include: Mike Odom (new Northern Kentucky AD) joins the show in-studio, Reds/Cubs series preview, Bengals preseason finale thoughts, and more
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Topics include: interview with Jason Fitz (Yahoo Sports daily host) talking Bengals and NFL headlines, Bengals preseason finale discussion, Bengals biggest remaining needs, and more
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Topics include: Brad Evans interview on fantasy football, Contipelli's Countdown, and more
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Topics include: Reds historic rally against the Giants on Wednesday, Reds roster moves, James' Bengals roster predictions, reaction to Marvin Lewis' comments, and more
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Topics include: Contipelli's Countdown, avoiding disaster on Ja'Marr Chase's injury, and more Bengals thoughts
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Topics include: interview with Jon Ledyard (NFL analyst), Ja'Marr Chase's injury scare on Tuesday, Reds lose to Giants, Jacob's final Bengals roster prediction
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Topics include: James makes his suggestion for two players the Bengals should sign, headlines from Bengals camp, Reds/Giants preview, and more
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Topics include: Reds shut out in Arizona, Marisa's final 53-man roster, and plenty more from around the area
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Topics include: Bengals preseason TV play-by-play voice Mike Watts joins to share his thoughts on how the preseason has gone, preseason game two winners, and more
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Topics: Bengals win their second preseason game, JJ Bleday hits for the cycle, Reds recap, and more
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Topics include: Contipelli's Countdown, Bengals/Bears preseason game expectations, and more
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Topics include: Joe Goodberry (Bengals on the Brain) joins for an interview, Bengals/Bears preseason game preview, Noelvi Marte sent down again, and more
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Topics include: James Rapien interview live from Bengals/Bears joint practice, Bengals buy or sell debates, and more
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Topics include: setting the expectations for the Bengals/Bears joint practice happening on Thursday, an NL Rookie of the Year conversation, and thoughts on the Reds win over the Cardinals
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