The Growler
The Growler is a Bengals football podcast hosted by Paul Dehner Jr., senior Bengals writer for The Athletic, with co-hosts Mo Egger, Charlie Goldsmith, Jay Morrison and Mark Chalifoux. The show has 461 episodes and posts about four times a week, with a median length of about 51 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its Apple Podcasts rating is 4.8 from 213 ratings.
Daily Bengals coverage from a senior Athletic beat writer, with a loyal fan audience
- Four episodes a week, with game previews, recaps and mailbags following each Bengals game
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 213 ratings, with 191 five-star reviews
- Hosted by a senior Bengals writer for The Athletic alongside local sports media personalities
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, game recap, game preview, mailbag, interview
- Tone
- analytical, comedic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
No explicit flag in the feed; episode titles cover game results and team analysis, with no concerning themes seen.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/the-growler |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1733476604 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/the-growler |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Who Dey Light: Mailbag show | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 12 min |
| PD&Jay: Pace stats and pleasant surprises | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 17 min |
| Rewatch: Jordan Battle, Boye Mafe & Explosive Runs | 2026-10-13 | 54 min |
| The Walkout: Bengals 31, Dolphins 24 | 2026-10-12 | 30 min |
| Preview: Bengals at Dolphins | 2026-10-09 | 19 min |
| State of the Bengals from 50 West | 2026-10-08 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Paul Dehner Jr., senior Bengals writer for The Athletic, takes you inside Paycor Stadium to keep you informed and entertained on all things Bengals. He's joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox19 & Charlie's Chalkboard, Jay Morrison, of Sports Illustrated and comedian Mark Chalifoux across four shows a week to elevate the conversation about the team from gritty details to…
About The Growler
The Growler is a Cincinnati Bengals podcast that covers the team's games, previews, recaps and mailbag questions. Paul Dehner Jr., senior Bengals writer for The Athletic, hosts the show, joined by Mo Egger of ESPN1530, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox19, Jay Morrison of Sports Illustrated and comedian Mark Chalifoux, according to the show's description in the feed. The show has 461 episodes, releases roughly four times a week, and runs a median of about 51 minutes per episode.
Apple Podcasts lists a 4.8 average rating from 213 ratings, with 191 five-star reviews. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly American football fans in Cincinnati and across the Bengals' fan base, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors are named in the feed, and the host-read rate is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on that download estimate.
The show suits regional brands, local businesses and sports-related products that want to reach committed Bengals fans during the football season.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Growler can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Growler
How much does The Growler charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual rates should be confirmed with the show.
What is The Growler about?
The Growler is a Cincinnati Bengals podcast covering game previews, recaps, team analysis and mailbag questions, hosted by Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic with several co-hosts.
How do I contact The Growler about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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