# First Word

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Official site: https://firstwordcincy.podbean.com
Author: The Crown Network
Episodes: 18

## Resource

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. Follow the show and start your morning with First Word.

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## Episodes
- [6/8/26: Hours 3 and 4, Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Ruled Eligible](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-8-26-hours-3-and-4-texas-tech-qb-brendan-sorsby-ruled-eligible) — 2026-06-08T16:40:58+00:00
- [6/8/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Get Swept](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-8-26-hours-1-and-2-reds-get-swept) — 2026-06-08T13:55:14+00:00
- [INTERVIEW: Orlando Brown Jr. Breaks Down Bengals' Offseason, Joe Burrow, Contract Extension & More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/interview-orlando-brown-jr-breaks-down-bengals-offseason-joe-burrow-contract-extension-more) — 2026-06-05T20:00:00+00:00
- [6/5/26: Hours 3 and 4, Orlando Brown Jr. Interview](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-5-26-hours-3-and-4-orlando-brown-jr-interview) — 2026-06-05T16:58:39+00:00
- [6/5/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds/Cardinals, Reds Trade Opportunities, Bengals Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-5-26-hours-1-and-2-reds-cardinals-reds-trade-opportunities-bengals-talk) — 2026-06-05T13:25:00+00:00
- [INTERVIEW: Fox19's Joe Danneman (6/4/26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/interview-fox19-s-joe-danneman-6-4-26) — 2026-06-04T22:30:00+00:00
- [INTERVIEW: Cincinnati Reds Pre and Postgame Host Brian Giesenschlag (6/4/26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/interview-cincinnati-reds-pre-and-postgame-host-brian-giesenschlag-6-4-26) — 2026-06-04T21:30:00+00:00
- [INTERVIEW: ESPN Senior NFL Reporter Jeremy Fowler (6/4/26)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/interview-espn-senior-nfl-reporter-jeremy-fowler-6-4-26) — 2026-06-04T20:30:00+00:00
- [6/4/26: Hours 3 and 4, Interviews with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Fox19's Joe Danneman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-4-26-hours-3-and-4-interviews-with-espn-s-jeremy-fowler-and-fox19-s-joe-danneman) — 2026-06-04T15:20:51+00:00
- [6/4/26: Hours 1 and 2, Interview with Brian Giesenschlag](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-4-26-hours-1-and-2-interview-with-brian-giesenschlag) — 2026-06-04T14:42:13+00:00
- [INTERVIEW: Bengals Center Ted Karras](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/interview-bengals-center-ted-karras) — 2026-06-04T12:07:43+00:00
- [6/3/26: Hours 3 and 4, Ted Karras, Royals/Reds, NBA Finals Preview](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-3-26-hours-3-and-4-ted-karras-royals-reds-nba-finals-preview) — 2026-06-03T15:24:15+00:00
- [6/3/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Walk-Off Win](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-3-26-hours-1-and-2-reds-walk-off-win) — 2026-06-03T14:10:26+00:00
- [6/2/26: Hours 3-4, Myles Garrett Trade and Reds Updates](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-2-26-hours-3-4-myles-garrett-trade-and-reds-updates) — 2026-06-02T15:27:16+00:00
- [6/2/26: Hours 1-2, Including Interview with Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati Goalkeeper)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-2-26-hours-1-2-including-interview-with-roman-celentano-fc-cincinnati-goalkeeper) — 2026-06-02T14:05:58+00:00
- [6/1/26: Hours 3-4, Bengals Assistant GM Steve Radicevic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-1-26-hours-3-4-bengals-assistant-gm-steve-radicevic) — 2026-06-01T15:29:39+00:00
- [6/1/26: Hours 1-2, The Debut of First Word, Paul Dehner Jr. In-Studio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/6-1-26-hours-1-2-the-debut-of-first-word-paul-dehner-jr-in-studio) — 2026-06-01T13:50:30+00:00
- [Trailer: First Word](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814/trailer-first-word) — 2026-05-14T15:02:19+00:00

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