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End of an Era: James Rapien's Departure, One Last Hurrah for "Hot Take James" and What's Next
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- May 28, 2026
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- 1906
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Summary
It's James Rapien's last show on Locked On Bengals! To celebrate his 6+ years co-hosting with Jake Liscow, the guys reflect on some of the coolest moments over those years along with the massive growth of the podcast. James talks about his expectations for the Bengals this season, and we made sure to sneak in one last "Hot Take James" segment featuring Barrett Carter, Bryan Cook, and Dexter Lawrence. Plus, Jake teases what's next for the podcast as the Bengals are heading into OTAs and minicamp.