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First Word

First Word

By: The Crown Network
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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.
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Episodes
  • 10/30/26: Hours 3 and 4, Bengals/Titans Predictions, Keys to the Game, Interviews with John Sheeran and Mike Petraglia

    10/30/26: Hours 3 and 4, Bengals/Titans Predictions, Keys to the Game, Interviews with John Sheeran and Mike Petraglia
    30 Oct 2026

    Topics include: interviews with John Sheeran (Bengals writer) and Mike Petraglia (CLNS Cincy) ahead of Sunday's Bengals matchup with the Tennessee Titans, plus predictions for the game, Contipelli's Countdown, and Keys to the Game presented by the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family

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    1 hr and 27 min
  • 10/30/26: Hours 1 and 2, Jeffery Simmons Trade Breakdown, Would You Rather

    10/30/26: Hours 1 and 2, Jeffery Simmons Trade Breakdown, Would You Rather
    30 Oct 2026

    Topics include: looking at Titans/Bengals after the Jeffery Simmons trade, a game of Would You Rather, and more
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    1 hr and 27 min
  • 10/29/26: Hours 3 and 4, Jeffery Simmons Trade, Joe Goodberry, Ari Meirov, and Brad Evans Interviews

    10/29/26: Hours 3 and 4, Jeffery Simmons Trade, Joe Goodberry, Ari Meirov, and Brad Evans Interviews
    29 Oct 2026

    Topics include: reaction to the breaking news of Tennessee Titans DT Jeffery Simmons being traded to the Chicago Bears, plus interviews with Joe Goodberry (Locked on Bengals), Ari Meirov (NFL Insider for The 33rd Team), and Brad Evans (fantasy football), and more.

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    1 hr and 26 min
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