Episodes

  • 6/9/26: Hours 3 and 4, Ben Baby Interview

    6/9/26: Hours 3 and 4, Ben Baby Interview
    Jun 9 2026

    The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 9th, 2026, including an in-studio interview with Ben Baby, Bengals reporter for ESPN.

    --------------------------------------------

    Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/

    Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/

    Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown

    Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/

    Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien

    Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli

    Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 26 mins
  • 6/9/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Lose, Bengals Schedule Game, Spurs Win

    6/9/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Lose, Bengals Schedule Game, Spurs Win
    Jun 9 2026

    The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 9th, 2026, including discussions about the Cincinnati Reds losing to the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Bengals schedule predictions, and the San Antonio Spurs winning Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

    --------------------------------------------

    Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/

    Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/

    Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown

    Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/

    Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien

    Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli

    Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 6/8/26: Hours 3 and 4, Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Ruled Eligible

    6/8/26: Hours 3 and 4, Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Ruled Eligible
    Jun 8 2026

    The second half of First Word with James Rapien, including a discussion about Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being ruled eligible for the 2026 season.

    --------------------------------------------

    Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/

    Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/

    Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown

    Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/

    Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien

    Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli

    Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 6/8/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Get Swept

    6/8/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Get Swept
    Jun 8 2026

    The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 8th, 2026, focusing on the Reds getting swept in St. Louis by the Cardinals.

    --------------------------------------------

    Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/

    Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/

    Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown

    Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/

    Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien

    Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli

    Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 27 mins
  • INTERVIEW: Orlando Brown Jr. Breaks Down Bengals' Offseason, Joe Burrow, Contract Extension & More

    INTERVIEW: Orlando Brown Jr. Breaks Down Bengals' Offseason, Joe Burrow, Contract Extension & More
    Jun 5 2026
    Orlando Brown Jr. joins First Word to discuss the Cincinnati Bengals' busy offseason, his new contract extension, the state of the offensive line, and expectations for the 2026 season. James Rapien and Jacob Tissot also ask Brown about Joe Burrow's Super Bowl comments, Amarius Mims' development and so much more!

    --------------------------------------------

    Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/

    Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/

    Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown

    Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/

    Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien

    Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli

    Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
    Show More Show Less
    32 mins
  • 6/5/26: Hours 3 and 4, Orlando Brown Jr. Interview

    6/5/26: Hours 3 and 4, Orlando Brown Jr. Interview
    Jun 5 2026

    The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 5th, 2026. Includes an interview with Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr.

    --------------------------------------------

    Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/

    Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/

    Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown

    Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/

    Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien

    Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli

    Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 26 mins
  • 6/5/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds/Cardinals, Reds Trade Opportunities, Bengals Talk

    6/5/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds/Cardinals, Reds Trade Opportunities, Bengals Talk
    Jun 5 2026

    The first two hours of the First Word with James Rapien from June 5th, 2026.

    -----------------------------------------------------------

    Follow Jack on Twitter (X): https://x.com/TWLJack

    Follow The Working Lunch on Twitter (X): https://x.com/WorkingLunchCin
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 27 mins
  • INTERVIEW: Fox19's Joe Danneman (6/4/26)

    INTERVIEW: Fox19's Joe Danneman (6/4/26)
    Jun 4 2026

    Fox19 Sports Director Joe Danneman joins First Word to discuss the Cincinnati Reds, the Bengals, and the NBA. Bengals topics include OTAs and the vibe around the team.

    --------------------------------------------

    Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/

    Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/

    Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy

    Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown

    Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/

    Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien

    Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli

    Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot
    Show More Show Less
    34 mins