• Andrew Abbott steps into the spotlight
    Jun 11 2025

    Andrew Abbott threw a complete game shutout as the Cincinnati Reds won the Ohio Cup, and Brian and Charlie discuss a Reds’ team that’s heating up. They break down the changes that Andrew Abbott has made this season and look at what he’s doing to be more consistent. They also look at his connection to Hall of Famer Billy Wagner.

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  • A spark and a sweep
    Jun 9 2025

    The Cincinnati Reds had some good energy as they swept the Diamondbacks. Brian and Charlie look at what Christian Encarnacion-Strand brought to the table and how the Reds pulled out three strong wins. Hear from Freddie Benavides on CES. Also, hear from Brad Meador as Charlie dives into the Reds’ hitting philosophy.

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    42 mins
  • TJ Friedl gets his moment but the Reds drop another series
    Jun 4 2025

    TJ Friedl delivered the best moment of the Reds series, but that resulted in the Reds’ only win against the Brewers this week. Brian and Charlie dive into Friedl’s home run robbery, and they also look at where the Reds stand after another tough series. Hear from Collin Cowgill on TJ Friedl, and also hear from Wade Miley, Derek Johnson and Jeremy Farrell.

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    38 mins
  • Taking a trip through the Reds’ lineup
    Jun 2 2025

    Brian and Charlie revisit their press box banter from Wrigley Field and break down the Reds’ series loss vs. the Cubs. Charlie writes out the lineup, and they discuss Matt McLain’s role as well as where Santiago Espinal hits. Hear from Brent Suter, Chris Valaika and McLain.

    00:00 Intro

    01:04 Big picture analysis of the Cincinnati Reds after weekend series

    02:34 Dramatic tease

    03:03 Reds clubhouse vibe during weekend series

    05:00 Elly De La Cruz played on Sunday with support from Reds teammates

    13:26 Checking in on the Reds' offensive identity

    19:06 Charlie writes his Reds' lineup

    26:06 Matt McLain's role

    32:46 Rate the road trip: Kansas City and Chicago

    35:30 Injury updates

    36:18 Previewing Reds vs Brewers

    37:51 Listener shoutout and tell a friend

    39:32 Charlie as Paul Dehner Jr


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    41 mins
  • The Reds are working to get their groove back
    May 29 2025

    Brian and Charlie are back to discuss the Cincinnati Reds’ series win over the Royals. They look at the personality that Elly De La Cruz and his teammates showed and what that means going forward. Hear from TJ Friedl, Brady Singer and Rhett Lowder.


    00:00 Pasquatch as a metaphor for the Cincinnati Reds

    02:52 Dramatic tease

    03:26 Reaction to Reds at Kansas City series

    05:19 TJ Friedl as the Reds' leadoff hitter (and reaction to Elly De La Cruz homeruns)

    09:20 Elly De La Cruz thoughts

    15:03 Terry Francona and Charlie on dabbing and team chemistry

    22:00 Brady Singer's night

    28:51 Rhett Lowder's injury and what's next

    34:15 Look ahead to Reds at Cubs series

    36:35 Tell a friend!


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    38 mins
  • The deep dive on the Brady Singer-Jonathan India trade
    May 26 2025

    This week, heading into a Cincinnati Reds’ series against the Kansas City Royals, Brian and Charlie take an in-depth look at the deal that these two teams made during the offseason. They look back at the careers of Brady Singer and Jonathan India, their intertwined history and how the deal came together.

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    43 mins
  • Evaluating the Reds’ offense at the 50-game mark
    May 22 2025

    Brian and Charlie are back after the Reds drop a series in Pittsburgh. They look at the inconsistent nature of the Reds’ offense and what they’re trying to take the next step. Hear from Austin Hays and Emilio Pagán.

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    00:00 Cincinnati Reds at 50 games

    03:34 Dramatic Tease

    04:38 Cincinnati Reds' inconsistency

    08:32 Pigeon at Reds batting practice

    14:51 Austin Hays on hitting

    20:47 Reds offense lacks power

    23:37 Reds pitching: Pagan as closer and the Reds bullpen

    32:44 Charlie's road trip to Pittsburgh

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    42 mins
  • The Reds find their winning formula
    May 18 2025

    Behind some standout pitching, clean defense and Will Benson, the Reds swept the Guardians. Following Cincinnati’s best series of the season, Brian and Charlie look at what worked for the Reds. Hear from Gavin Lux on Will Benson, from Jose Trevino on the Reds' bullpen, from Spencer Steer on a team meeting and from legendary Cleveland broadcaster Tom Hamilton on Terry Francona.


    00:00 Reds vs Guardians was Cincinnati's best series of the season so far

    01:34 Dramatic tease

    02:24 Terry Francona on the Reds' weekend vs the Guardians

    03:39 The Reds' bullpen

    08:56 Reds' clubhouse on Will Benson

    13:27 Reds' Terry Francona hire backstory

    21:17 Reds' pitching and loyalty

    25:00 Reds' hitters' team meeting

    30:00 Reds' upcoming opponents



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    33 mins