Super Bowl week is here! Amid flights, car, and scooter rides Paul and Jay kick off this week's SB coverage by asking, "if the Bengals do end up hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, what was the reason for them winning?" The duo list decisive factors in a Bengals Super Bowl victory. CNN correspondent, Mo Egger, joins the podcast to discuss Matt Stafford v. Bengals defense, Jalen Ramsey-Ja'Marr Chase, and more. Could Trey Hendrickson be the key to disrupting Los Angeles' pass game? Optimistic Bobby is then welcomed in to reminisce about his Bengals fandom, and revels in the validation he, and his son, are now experiencing as Cincinnati is in the Super Bowl. Rundown: (5:30) Decisive factor in a Bengals SB win (16:30) Mo Egger joins the show (42:30) Trey Hendrickson v. Andrew Whitworth (46:45) Optimistic Bobby joins the show Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Follow Mo on Twitter: @MoEgger Follow Bobby on Twitter: @BobbySlattery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear That Podcast Growlin': A show about the Cincinnati Bengals

Decisive factor in a Bengals Super Bowl win & Optimistic Bobby's on cloud nine

The Bengals will put a Super Bowl-quality team on SoFi Stadium's field on February 13th. But how did this Cincinnati roster reach Super Bowl quality? Paul and Jay speak with Bengals' Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin, Scouting Director Mike Potts, and scouts Christian Sarkisian and Andrew Johnson about the construction of this championship-contending team. Is it validating seeing the Bengals succeed this year, especially when you consider where this team was not long ago and how sparse the staff is? What is each front office member proud of most, and how did free agency play into fostering team culture? Rundown: (8:45) News & notes (18:45) Success of scouting dept. (25:00) Christian Sarkisian, Mike Potts & Andrew Johnson on scouting (37:00) Hero's welcome w/ Mike Potts, Trey Brown & Christian Sarkisian (52:30) Duke Tobin 1-on-1 Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the Bengals built a Super Bowl team w/ Duke Tobin, Mike Potts & more

Your weekly Q&A with Paul and Jay in The Athletic app is here in podcast form! The guys provide their thoughts about controlling the Rams' vaunted pass rush. A crucial component to the Bengals' postseason run has been forcing turnovers on defense. But has it all been luck? Has Jessie Bates made himself an invaluable asset moving forward with Cincinnati on the brink of a title? What are the odds the organization re-signs him? Plus, some special teams love! Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Bengals re-sign Jessie Bates; slowing Rams' pass rush & more listener Q&As

February 13th can't come soon enough. But until then, Paul, Jay, and HTPG's esteemed guests will provide you with the best coverage of the Bengals on their road to the Super Bowl. PDJ and JM confab about the best reactions from Sunday's AFC Championship win, including Ja'Marr Chase's emotional moment and more. What was the secret to Cincinnati's defense's second-half turnaround versus Kansas City? The guys explore Lou Anarumo's adjustments and more. Mo Egger hops on the pod to discuss what a crazy ride this season has been for the Bengals. To wrap, the duo take an early look ahead to Bengals-Rams, and review last week's RPB & Growler Bet. Rundown: (5:30) News & notes (9:30) Best reactions from Bengals SB berth (23:30) Secret to Bengals' defensive success v. Chiefs (36:30) Mo joins the pod (1:03:30) SB first-look (1:10:30) Growler/RPB recap Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Follow Mo on Twitter: @MoEgger Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secret behind Bengals defense vs. Mahomes, Chiefs & Super Bowl LVI first look

It's real. The Bengals are headed to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. Paul and Jay discuss the Bengals improbable win vs. the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The 18-point comeback is the biggest comeback in AFC Championship history. Yes, it's hard to believe. The play of the game was the Bengals goal line stand right before halftime. For the third consecutive playoff game the last play of the game for the Bengals defense was an interception. It's a historic day in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Walkout: Bengals headed to Super Bowl LVI

Conference Championship Sunday is in sight! Paul and Jay are joined by The Athletic's Chiefs know-it-all Nate Taylor and Hall of Famer, and Mr. Bengal himself, Anthony Muñoz, to preview Bengals-Chiefs! Before chatting it up with Nate and Anthony, PDJ and JM discuss Vonn Bell's message about relishing and embracing the moment, because you don't know when an opportunity like this will come around again. The duo then zero-in on an exclusive, shortlist of QBs who have returned to the Super Bowl after making it their first two years in the league. Afterward, Nate jumps on the pod to tackle KC's approach to Cincy. What did Andy Reid and co. learn from their first encounter with the Bengals? What will Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo change to his defense's tactics to stop Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Burrow? Anthony joins HTPG shortly after to discuss if Boomer Esiason and Burrow have similar personality traits, the Super Bowl XXII team, and more. Plus, the guys predict Sunday's outcome and share a Growler Bet/RPB. Rundown: (4:00) News & notes (9:00) Vonn Bell on living in the moment + SB returnees (20:00) Nate Taylor joins the show (54:30) Anthony Munoz joins the show (1:07:30) Growler Bet/RPB/Predictions Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Follow Nate on Twitter: @ByNateTaylor Follow Anthony on Twitter: @AnthonyMunozHOF Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bengals-Chiefs AFC Championship preview w/ Anthony Muñoz & Nate Taylor

The AFC Championship is drawing closer! Paul and Jay reflect on Cincinnati's tumultuous time protecting Joe Burrow against the Titans' pass rush, and what changes the protection unit will need to make before Sunday. Is the Bengals' team chemistry as potent and valuable as it is made out to be? Brian Callahan, Lou Anarumo, and C.J. Uzomah describe Cincy's locker room and how it affects the club off and on the field. Mo Egger joins HTPG to compare and contrast this Bengals team with the 2005 squad. Is this the most fun/memorable Bengals squad in franchise history? Plus, The Athletic's NFL columnist extraordinaire, Mike Sando, joins Paul to discuss if Joe Burrow is a tier-one QB, what the most surprising aspect of the Bengals has been this season, and more! Rundown: (3:00) Odds & ends (7:30) Can the o-line hold on for two more games? (19:30) Bengals team chemistry (34:00) Mo Egger joins the show (55:30) Mike Sando joins the show Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Follow Mo on Twitter: @MoEgger Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Joe Burrow a tier 1 QB & is Bengals' team chemistry championship-level? w/ Mike Sando

In an AFC Championship Game-edition of HTPG, Paul and Jay answer The Athletic subscriber's questions about Saturday's scintillating win, and what Sunday's game versus the Chiefs will hold. Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will the Bengals contain Patrick Mahomes? Protecting Burrow better & more listener Q&As

WOW. Just...wow. The Bengals are marching into the AFC Championship Game off the heels (foot) of an Evan McPherson game-winning ballista. Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati's 19-16 win over the Titans, and what the unlikely Bengals can prove us wrong about next. Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Walkout: Bengals top Titans, 19-16, on to the AFC Championship Game!

In a jam-packed HTPG, Paul and Jay lay it all out on the table, everything you need to know about the Bengals-Titans Divisional Round playoff game can be heard on this pod. The Athletic's Titans writer Joe Rexrode chitchats with Jay about Derrick Henry's workload, the TEN defense, and much more. PDJ and JM uncork the series history between these two clubs before welcoming on The Athletic Football Show's host, Robert Mays. Robert and Paul dive into Cincinnati changing its 'waiting for the other shoe to drop' narrative. Plus, a look at Burrow's growth, the Titans' defensive scheme, and which opponent would the Bengals prefer, Chiefs or Bills? Lastly, a Growler and RPB to send us into Saturday's clash. Rundown: (3:30) News and notes (12:45) Joe Rexrode joins the pod (28:30) Bengals-Titans history (49:15) Robert Mays joins the pod (1:07:30) RPB & Growler Bet Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Follow Joe on Twitter: @joerexrode Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bengals-Titans preview w/ Robert Mays & Joe Rexrode

With questions galore about Saturday's game mounting, Paul and Jay pick through the most pressing queries and share their thoughts about them. With Larry Ogunjobi sidelined, who could Cincinnati sign to fill the void along the defensive line? How will Lou Anarumo's defense approach the Titans' run game, and can Cincinnati handle Tennessee's pass rush? Paul and Jay then expound on Joe Burrow's scalding-hot play as of late. Examining how Zac Taylor and co. have let Burrow cook, and discussing how that will play into the team's divisional-round matchup. Mo Egger joins the podcast to both simultaneously compliment and slander Wichita, KS, as well as describe the emotions surrounding last Saturday's win. Lastly, the guys recap last week's Growler bet. Rundown: (4:30) D-line replacements (10:00) Taking on Titans' run game, pass rush (17:00) Unleashing Joe Burrow (32:15) Mo joins the pod (51:15) Growler recap Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Follow Mo on Twitter: @MoEgger Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unleashing Joe Burrow & controlling Titans run game, pass rush

As rowdy Cincinnatians begin to wind down their playoff celebrations and turn their attention towards the AFC Divisional round date with the Titans, Paul and Jay field questions from The Athletic subscribers about the Bengals' Wild Card performance as well as what to expect from Tennessee this weekend. Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mentally preparing for Titans; Bengals defensive advantage & more listener Q&As

THEY DID THE THING. The Bengals wave goodbye to their 31-year playoff winless curse that had been taunting and haunting them for over three decades. Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati's narrow postseason win over Las Vegas and take a deep dive into the matchup that was fraught with drama.  Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Walkout: Bengals end 31-year winless playoff run, escape Raiders, 26-19!

It's nearly time! Saturday's Super Wild Card clash can't come soon enough, but before Cincinnati's postseason tilt, Paul and Jay discuss playoff expectations for Joe Burrow. Will Burrow's elite regular-season passing proficiency continue and carry through the playoffs? Jay then catches up with The Athletic's Raiders insider, Vic Tafur, to recap Vegas' path to the postseason and what Bengals fans can expect from The Black and Silver. HTPG's Jay-niac reels off crucial Bengals/Radiers stats. Afterward, by popular demand, Optimistic Bobby returns to talk with Paul about the Bengals' rave-like energy and how it's permeating through Cincinnati. Lastly, the guys wrap with an RPB, Growler, AND their Super Bowl predictions. Rundown: (3:00) News, notes & HTPG weather forecast (15:00) Burrow's playoff expectations (31:00) Vic Tafur joins the show (49:15) Optimistic Bobby time! (1:01:30) RPB, Growler & SB predictions! Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Follow Optimistic Bobby on Twitter: @BobbySlattery Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Optimistic Bobby, Cincy feeling Bengals-rave energy & Raiders insight w/ Vic Tafur

Saturday is the day! Can the Bengals rid themselves of the playoff curse that has tormented them for decades? Paul and Jay hit on a pair of major factors that will impact Cincinnati's chances at victory in the Wild Card. 1) The age-old question remains: Can the Bengals' front line keep Joe Burrow clean, particularly versus a ravenous Raiders rush? 2) Cincinnati has, seemingly, erased their toxic trait, turnovers. But, can they be the aggressors and force Las Vegas into mistakes? Mo Egger jumps on the show to discuss Saturday as a momentous occasion in Bengals history. Can the club live up to expectations and shatter their curse? Plus, Jay has sack and turnover stats, and an RPB to wrap up the show. Rundown: (2:00) News & notes (8:15) Stopping Raiders' rush (20:30) Fixing toxic traits (24:45) Mo joins the show (46:30) RPB Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjr Follow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Follow Mo on Twitter: @MoEgger Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to lift the playoff curse! Protecting Burrow v. Raiders rush & fixing toxic trait

Taking fans inside Paul Brown Stadium from the front office to the locker room talking through all things Bengals. Part-therapy, part-insider, part-entertainment, you'll hear from The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison as well a cast of the most relevant Bengals coaches, executives and players.

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