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Ratings
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Avg rating
★ 4.7 /5
Episodes
91
Cadence
10.8 ep/wk
Latest episode
1 day ago
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📤Posts about 10.8× per week.
👥 Audience demographics
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Gender split
Male 76% Female 24%
Age · peak 18-24
13-1710%
18-2432%
25-3431%
35-4415%
45+12%
Top geographies
- United States34%
- India11%
- United Kingdom8%
- Brazil6%
- Indonesia5%
Likely interests
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About
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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Recent content
7/29/26: Hours 3 and 4, Evaluating Bengals Offense, Reds/Guardians
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7/29/26: Hours 1 and 2, Top 10 Bengals, Headlines
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7/28/26: Hours 3 and 4, Chase Burns Innings Limit, Reds/Guardians Preview
2 days ago
7/28/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Media Day Recap, NFL Headlines, Ohio Cup
2 days ago
7/27/26: Hours 3 and 4, Pressure on Zac Taylor, Reds/Guardians Preview
3 days ago
7/27/26: Hours 1 and 2, Training Camp, Reds Trade Deadline
3 days ago
7/24/26: Hours 3 and 4, Landon Robinson Interview, and Reds/Cardinals Preview
6 days ago
7/24/26: Hours 1 and 2, NFL WR2 Rankings, Reds Trade Talk
6 days ago
7/23/26: Hours 3 and 4, Anthony Munoz Interview, Reds Trade Candidates
7 days ago
7/23/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Win Series vs. Mariners
7 days ago
7/22/26: Hours 3 and 4, Reds/Mariners Preview, NCAA Eligibility Court Case
8 days ago
7/22/26: Hours 1 and 2, Steve Helwagen Interview, Reds Win
8 days ago
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