# Episode #31 - Cincinnati Reds: Breeding Mediocrity

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Podcast: [Off The Thread Reds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-thread-reds-7709818)
Published: 2026-06-04T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3774

## Resource

On this episode of Off The Thread Reds the guys bring the group message to the podcast. We talk about the heated discussion over how the Red organization is doing what is needed to stay relevant. We dive into what they need to change to make things potentially better for fans and the organization as a whole. We also give you a live reaction of last nights game and what we are hoping for in this upcoming series against the Cardinals. Let’s talk some baseball!

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