Best The Growler Network Podcasts (2025)

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Trade deadline-apalooza 59:03

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Brian and Charlie dissect every detail of the importance and critical crossroads the Reds find themselves at leading up to the July 31st trade deadline. 1:00: Why does Charlie love the trade deadline? 5:00 What do the Reds have for the trade deadline? 7:00 A potential disturbance on the horizon in December 2026 and how it shapes the Reds winning wi…

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Elly De La Cruz leaps even higher 1:06:41

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Elly De La Cruz’s 2025 season has been full of improvement, and now he’s heading back to the All-Star Game. Brian and Charlie looks at the areas where he has grown, and bench coach Freddie Benavides also chimes in. Brian and Charlie also discuss the bullpen and the lineup vs. LHP. They wrap up with takes from Paul Dehner Jr. in Chattanooga about th…

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The Reds keep moving forward 41:33

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The Reds continue to stack series wins against good teams. Brian and Charlie go through the dramatic weekend against the Padres. Hear about Nick Martinez’s near no-hitter, and hear from Spencer Steer and Austin Hays. Brian and Charlie also remember Dave Parker. Celebrate your family's milestones with Glenville Ave. Find them at https://glenvilleave…

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The Meeting, The Machine and The Music 41:58

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The Reds won their best series of the season as they took on the Yankees. Brian and Charlie look at a Reds team that’s poised to take another step, and Johnny Bench also offers his take on the 2025 Reds. Hear from Bench, Gavin Lux on the players’ only meeting and Jose Trevino on his tip of the cap to his former team. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/cyiUM…

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A spotlight series for the Reds 40:57

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Top prospect Chase Burns is making his big league debut on Tuesday. Brian and Charlie look at why the Reds drafted him and look at the guy behind the 100 mph fastball. They also learn more about the team’s “top step” mentality and preview the upcoming series vs. the Yankees See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…

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The best Reds story no one is talking about 41:20

27d ago41:20

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The Reds are playing their best baseball of the season. Elly De La Cruz is helping set the tone as he plays every single day, and under-the-radar contributors like Tony Santillan are making a significant impact. Brian and Charlie look at De La Cruz’s and also Santillan’s stories this season. Charlie also talks to Chase Burns. YouTube: https://youtu…

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How the Reds got their best win of the season 40:34

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The Cincinnati Reds mounted their first late-game comeback win of the season on Sunday, and the big eighth inning was full of some fascinating moments. Brian and Charlie break down how the Reds earned the win. Hear from the top of the Reds’ lineup about how the team did it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…

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Andrew Abbott steps into the spotlight 50:11

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Andrew Abbott threw a complete game shutout as the Cincinnati Reds won the Ohio Cup, and Brian and Charlie discuss a Reds’ team that’s heating up. They break down the changes that Andrew Abbott has made this season and look at what he’s doing to be more consistent. They also look at his connection to Hall of Famer Billy Wagner. 01:23 The Reds won t…

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A spark and a sweep 41:56

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The Cincinnati Reds had some good energy as they swept the Diamondbacks. Brian and Charlie look at what Christian Encarnacion-Strand brought to the table and how the Reds pulled out three strong wins. Hear from Freddie Benavides on CES. Also, hear from Brad Meador as Charlie dives into the Reds’ hitting philosophy. 01:37 Cincinnati Reds swept the w…

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TJ Friedl gets his moment but the Reds drop another series 38:00

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TJ Friedl delivered the best moment of the Reds series, but that resulted in the Reds’ only win against the Brewers this week. Brian and Charlie dive into Friedl’s home run robbery, and they also look at where the Reds stand after another tough series. Hear from Collin Cowgill on TJ Friedl, and also hear from Wade Miley, Derek Johnson and Jeremy Fa…

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Taking a trip through the Reds’ lineup 41:06

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Brian and Charlie revisit their press box banter from Wrigley Field and break down the Reds’ series loss vs. the Cubs. Charlie writes out the lineup, and they discuss Matt McLain’s role as well as where Santiago Espinal hits. Hear from Brent Suter, Chris Valaika and McLain. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Big picture analysis of the Cincinnati Reds after weekend…

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The Reds are working to get their groove back 38:14

2M ago38:14

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Brian and Charlie are back to discuss the Cincinnati Reds’ series win over the Royals. They look at the personality that Elly De La Cruz and his teammates showed and what that means going forward. Hear from TJ Friedl, Brady Singer and Rhett Lowder. 00:00 Pasquatch as a metaphor for the Cincinnati Reds 02:52 Dramatic tease 03:26 Reaction to Reds at …

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The deep dive on the Brady Singer-Jonathan India trade 42:40

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This week, heading into a Cincinnati Reds’ series against the Kansas City Royals, Brian and Charlie take an in-depth look at the deal that these two teams made during the offseason. They look back at the careers of Brady Singer and Jonathan India, their intertwined history and how the deal came together. YouTube: https://youtu.be/b5SnU3JR5Z4 See Pr…

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Evaluating the Reds’ offense at the 50-game mark 42:17

2M ago42:17

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Brian and Charlie are back after the Reds drop a series in Pittsburgh. They look at the inconsistent nature of the Reds’ offense and what they’re trying to take the next step. Hear from Austin Hays and Emilio Pagán. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ANf07zb650M 00:00 Cincinnati Reds at 50 games 03:34 Dramatic Tease 04:38 Cincinnati Reds' inconsistency 08:3…

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The Reds find their winning formula 33:08

2M ago33:08

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Behind some standout pitching, clean defense and Will Benson, the Reds swept the Guardians. Following Cincinnati’s best series of the season, Brian and Charlie look at what worked for the Reds. Hear from Gavin Lux on Will Benson, from Jose Trevino on the Reds' bullpen, from Spencer Steer on a team meeting and from legendary Cleveland broadcaster To…

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The Will Benson deep dive 32:39

2M ago32:39

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So far, Will Benson is making the most of his chance to be back in the big leagues. The biggest differences are in his mindset and approach. Brian and Charlie dive into what the last two years have been like from Benson. Hear from Benson on the changes he has made and how he handled being in Triple-A. Brian and Charlie also learn the origins of Aus…

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The Reds are still looking for that next step 37:05

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Following a tough series loss in Houston, Brian and Charlie look at how the Cincinnati Reds are trending as they reach the quarter pole of the season. They hit on the latest injury updates, break down what they’re seeing from Elly De La Cruz and go through some takeaways from the weekend. Brian also dives into his weekend in Texas and the breakfast…

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Appraising the Reds' lineup 39:48

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It’s been a challenging week for the Reds. Brian and Charlie look at the inconsistency that the lineup has been showcasing and evaluate the impact of the latest injuries. Hear from Matt McLain on his season as well as from Terry Francona on his fashion choices. Charlie also describes the lay of the land on this road trip. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/…

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Welcome back, Tyler Stephenson! 33:24

2M ago33:24

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Following a big return weekend from Tyler Stephenson, Brian and Charlie look at what the Cincinnati Reds’ catcher brings to the table. Then, hear from Luis Mey on Aroldis Chapman and TJ Friedl on the Reds’ lineup. Some hockey conversation is also bubbling up in the Reds’ clubhouse. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yTthnVvmcb4 See Privacy Policy at https://a…

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What we’re learning about Terry Francona 37:57

3M ago37:57

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One month into the season, Brian and Charlie go through Terry Francona’s approach during the first month of the Cincinnati Reds' season and his approach toward transparency, accountability and messaging. Also, hear from Freddie Benavides on Noelvi Marte and Gavin Lux on his two-strike approach. Brian also tries to get Charlie to watch some classic …

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How the Reds stack up heading into May 33:38

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The bats are turning the corner, roles are shaking out and the Cincinnati Reds are two games over .500. Brian and Charlie look at some takeaways from the Rockies series, break down the progress from Spencer Steer and Noelvi Marte and look ahead to this week’s matchup against the Cardinals. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ON3qUdtx_0Q See Privacy Policy at…

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The Austin Wynns Episode 44:40

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As a No. 2/No. 3 catcher for his entire career, Austin Wynns has always been in the background. Now, he’s getting a well-deserved moment. Brian and Charlie shared some stories about Wynns from over the last two years. Then, they broke down what the Reds are getting from Gavin Lux as well as Jeimer Candelario’s slump. They wrap up the show with Bria…

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How the Reds found their pitch to hit 35:32

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Even before the Cincinnati Reds dropped 24 runs in the series finale in Baltimore, the Reds’ offense was trending in the right direction. Hear from Nick Krall and Chris Valaika about the strides being made. Brian and Charlie also look at the resurgence of Jake Fraley and Austin Hays and look at some smaller ways that Terry Francona is shaping the R…

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Sifting through all of the Reds’ moving pieces 34:39

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Brian and Charlie preview the Reds’ series against the Orioles. They look at why Emilio Pagán supplanted Alexis Díaz as the Reds’ closer, sift through the lineup following Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s injury and look at how the offseason additions are fitting in. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/VGn4HLBVZLY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…

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Elly De La Cruz & Hunter Greene get the Reds’ season back on track 39:26

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Following the Cincinnati Reds’ sweep over the Pirates, Charlie and Brian look at how the Reds’ stars shaped the entire weekend. Hear from the clubhouse on how Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene help elevate the entire group. Also, a look at some upcoming roster decisions as well as a dugout construction project. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8zXkVIDg7zE…

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The ace, the mailbag and the pizza 43:30

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After Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo carried the Cincinnati Reds to a series win in San Francisco, Brian and Charlie look at how each of those two starting pitchers has grown. They also debate Terry Francona’s lineup construction, and Charlie tells a story about a pizza. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NWG4jf8Ux6Q See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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A Murphy’s Law weekend for the Reds in Milwaukee 31:50

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The Cincinnati Reds dropped a very winnable series in Milwaukee over the weekend. Brian and Charlie are back, looking at roster concerns that continue to grow, diving into Jake Fraley’s struggles on the field and diving back into the adversity that hit on Friday. Hear from Terry Francona, Fraley and TJ Friedl. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8VC_XDnmbgY …

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Panic or patience with the Reds’ lineup? 32:11

3M ago32:11

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After the Cincinnati Reds were shut out in consecutive games, Brian and Charlie discuss the state of the lineup and the biggest areas of concern. They also look at Torpedo bat mania, cover Matt McLain’s growth and preview the Reds’ upcoming series in Milwaukee. YouTube: https://youtu.be/WRJ3gQHyokM See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…

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First Reds series, first Reds impressions 33:29

4M ago33:29

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The guys dive into the Cincinnati Reds’ loss on Sunday, Graham Ashcraft’s adrenaline rush, and hear the latest from Spencer Steer on his injured shoulder. Subscribe on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxKqBrAgADt3YJK3S7nKdNA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…

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New manager, new vibes, new show! 37:38

4M ago37:38

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In their debut episode, Charlie and Brian discuss the biggest ways that Terry Francona’s impact will be felt right away, hear from Ron Washington and Hunter Greene and discuss the latest with injuries and the bullpen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Introducing a new Reds podcast: Power Stacks with Giesenschlag & Goldsmith 6:59

4M ago6:59

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Reds pregame show host Brian Giesenschlag and reporter Charlie Goldsmith bring you what they’re hearing about the Reds, share interviews from the clubhouse and break down the latest Elly De La Cruz highlight. They’re along for the 162-game ride as the Reds try to take the next step. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…