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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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