The Riverfront: A Cincinnati Reds Show

TR #415: March Madness: Nick Krall Edition

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a wild week for the Cincinnati Reds, so we're bringing you a second episode. Chad Dotson and Chris Garber got together to discuss the news...

TR #414: EMERGENCY PODCAST -- Live at The Riverfront

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together for the first ever The Riverfront live stream on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. And now you have the audio edi...

TR #413: Actual Baseball, Banning the Shift, and Marla Hooch

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nate and Chris got together to discuss some under the radar news in the baseball world that you probably haven’t heard - The lockout is over! They h...

TR #412: Unspeakably Crass (plus the Top 5 SS in Reds history)

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson is joined by Wick Terrell from Red Reporter and the Godfather Bill Lack to discuss goings on in the world of Reds baseball. Cincinnati's f...

TR #411: Tony Perez, Edwin Encarnacion, and Bean Burgers

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Nate Dotson are joined by former big league pitcher (and Reds draftee) Carlos Guevara for an episode of The World's Most Dangerous Sho...

TR #410: 2B or not 2B (or: The Junior Kennedy Appreciation Episode)

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The news on the MLB lockout front is not particularly encouraging, but Chad Dotson, Chris Garber, and Nate Dotson try to find a silver lining. Plus: T...

TR #409: Super Bowl, Super Votto

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the Super Bowl, and we're still talking about the Reds. Spring Training will be delayed, and the Reds will have a design...

TR #408: Are the Bengals pressuring the Reds? (Plus: Top 5 Reds catchers of all time)

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will the season start on time? Will the success of the Cincinnati Bengals result in any pressure on the Reds to win and win now? Who are the Top 5 Red...

TR #407: The Gang Slanders Lord of the Rings

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who are the Top 5 Reds starting pitchers of all time? That's the latest Top 5 debate, and Chad, Chris, and Nate have your answers. Also, an answer to ...

TR #406: What are your Top 5 favorite Reds moments?

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are your favorite Cincinnati Reds moments as a fan? This week, Chad and Nate count down their personal Top 5. We also get into all the news of th...

TR #405: Who are your Top 5 Favorite Reds of all time?

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad Dotson, Chris Garber, and Nate Dotson pick their top five favorite Reds of all time, and try to justify the picks. There is at least o...

TR Classics -- #58: The Playoff Preview Podcast

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a classic edition of The Riverfront this week. This episode comes from October 6, 2010, with Chad Dotson and Chris Garber previewing the first pl...

TR #404: Top Ten Reds Moments of 2021

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up another year of shows by looking back on the 2021 season, a season that was one of the best in recent Reds history in many respects. There ...

TR #403: What’s on your Reds Christmas wishlist?

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy holidays to everyone in The Riverfront family. This week, Chad, Bill, and Nate discuss what's on their Christmas wish lists when it comes to the...

TR #402: How the classic holiday film "Elf" explains the Cincinnati Reds

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a special holiday edition of The Riverfront as Chad and Nate Dotson use quotes from the classic Christmas movie "Elf" to describe your Cincinnati...

Building the Machine #12: The Legacy

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

TR #401: The Cincinnati Reds all-time single-season team

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Which Cincinnati Reds player had the best single season of all time at each individual position? And which player in recent years had the best single ...

Building the Machine #11: Still the Machine?

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

TR #400: The Future is Here!

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Things are changing with respect to the Cincinnati Reds, and things are also changing around for the World's Most Dangerous Podcast. The show formerly...

Building the Machine #10: So, so close

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

Building the Machine #9: So Long, Big Dog

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

Building the Machine #8: Back to Back, Sugar Bear

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

RNR #399: Remaining optimistic about the Reds, with Freekbass

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our good friend and legendary funk bassist Freekbass joins Chad Dotson once again to discuss the latest news for the Reds. We also discuss how it's po...

Building the Machine #7: The greatest World Series ever played

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

Building the Machine #6: A disappointment, not a dynasty

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

Building the Machine #5: Close, but no cigar...again

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

Building the Machine #4: Welcome to Cincinnati, Joe Morgan

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

Building the Machine #3: The Reds learn a lesson

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

Building the Machine #2: Sparky Arrives

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

Building the Machine #1: The Origin Story

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio The off-season is here, so we are happy to present you with our original series, Building the...

RNR #398: The Minor League Awards, and other fun stuff

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a very interesting season, Chad Dotson and Doug Gray unveil the Reds minor league system All-Star team. In addition, we hand out awards to the b...

RNR #397: The Ideal Winter Plan for the Reds

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discuss what the Reds should do this winter, if they want to compete in 2021. Before that, however, a good discussion ab...

RNR #396: The 2021 Reds Awards Ceremony

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Nate Dotson are back again for another episode of the World's Most Dangerous Podcast. This week, it's an awards ceremony, celebrating ...

RNR #395: A(n upbeat) requiem for the 2021 Reds

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's look back at the 2021 Reds...and there are far more positives about this season than many of you think. Chad's solo this week to discuss why thi...

RNR #394: Sell the Reds, Bob!

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discuss one of the more eventful weeks in the Reds season, despite the fact that the team on the field continues to lose....

RNR #393: A Bunch of Idiots!

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a rough stretch, but is it possible that we can find some positives from the 2021 Reds season? Chad Dotson and Doug Gray look at a couple of...

RNR #392: Enjoy the Moment?

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Reds stumble again, but still remain firmly within the playoff chase. Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discuss opportunities missed for the ol' Redlegs, ...

RNR #391: Enjoy the Moment!

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An up and down week seeks the Reds lose a couple of series, but maintain their place in the National League Wild Card race. Chad Dotson and Nate Dotso...

RNR #390: What a time to be alive...

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reds lose a series to the Brewers, but that can't diminish the fact that Cincinnati's recent play has vaulted them into the driver's seat in the playo...

RNR #389: "Bad At Talking"

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the 389th episode, so you've likely already made a judgment about whether Chad Dotson and Chris Garber are bad at talking. But some evidence a...

RNR #388: The Boys Are Back!

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson is joined again by Nate Dotson to discuss yet another roller-coaster week for the ol' Cincinnati Reds. Is it time to give up on the divisi...

RNR #387: Go Reds...or whatever

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Jason Linden enjoy a rousing discussion of everything that happened for the Cincinnati Reds over the past week, and there was plenty t...

RNR #386: The Joey Votto Appreciation Episode

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson is back from vacation and joined by Nate Dotson for a fun episode of Redleg Nation Radio. The trade deadline is upon us -- and the Reds ha...

RNR #385: Chad Is Fired!

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Garber and Bill Lack are in the studio this week, as Chad finishes up his vacation. (He'll be back next week, and big things are in store over t...

RNR #384: The Rookies, The All-Stars, and the (ugh) bullpen

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Gray and Nick Kirby are pinch-hitting for Chad this week as he's away on vacation. In this episode we discuss the Reds first half, including the ...

RNR #383: It's time for the Reds to make their move!

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Doug Gray dig into another good week for the Redlegs that has them firmly in the middle of a pennant race. We also discuss just how im...

RNR #382: Waiting For Goudeau

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together again to discuss another rollercoaster week for the Cincinnati Reds. From Tejay Antone's injury to Sonny Gray's...

RNR #381: The Redleg Rollercoaster Ride Continues

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Doug Gray discuss another rollercoaster week in Redleg Nation, from Tejay Antone's return to Lucas Sims' injury to Hunter Greene's con...

RNR #380: The Greatest Week in Podcast History

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Bill Lack celebrate the greatest week in Redleg Nation Radio history, as the Reds have not lost a game since we last published an epis...

RNR #379: A Sweep of the Stupid Cardinals! (plus more nonsense)

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber talk about the current state of the Reds, as they cling to the hope of reaching .500 sometime soon. As usual, there is pl...

RNR #378: Treading water can be fun!

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber have some fun, even when talking about this current Cincinnati Reds team. Seriously, we find a way to laugh about the sta...

RNR #377: Winker, Castellanos, and Jalapeño Oatmeal

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Doug Gray discuss all the news of the week, including the injuries that are crippling the Cincinnati Reds. Plus: what's wrong with Eug...

RNR #376: Should David Bell be on the hot seat?

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Jason Linden get together once again to discuss the week that was in Cincinnati Reds baseball. Topic of the day: given the Reds poor p...

RNR #375: Are we allowed to have fun?

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Bill Lack debate all the important issues of the day, including Wade Miley's no-hitter, whether MLB is targeting the Reds, and whether...

RNR #374: Naughty by Nature?

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber...well, they got together to discuss the Reds again, but things went off the rails. As usual. They break down Joey Votto'...

RNR #373: The Tejay Antone-Cast

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber get together to discuss the up-and-down nature of the Cincinnati Reds season thus far, how good Tyler Mahle and Jesse Win...

RNR #372: Baseball Movie Bonanza

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and special guest Joe Farfsing do a deep dive into the best baseball movies of all time. This is a preview of what you can expect to hear ...

RNR #371: The Crafty Lefthander is back again!

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the Pod Chris Welsh joins us once again to discuss his early-season thoughts about this Cincinnati Reds team. Among the topics Chris and Bil...

RNR #370: It's All Good!

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have...the Cincinnati Reds. An uneven week for the Reds, but still plenty to be ...

RNR #369: The Greatest Week Ever

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discussed the greatest week in the entire history of the Cincinnati Reds franchise. Period. Feel free to join our ever-gr...

RNR #368: The Opening Day Extravaganza!

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss Opening Day, Luis Castillo, Eugenio Suarez, Nick Senzel and, of course, Jonathan India. Our enthusiasm for the be...

RNR #367: Opening Day nears!

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson breaks down all the news of the week, including the injuries to the pitching staff and what that means for the Cincinnati Reds in the seas...

RNR #366: The Reds finally have a shortstop!

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss a busy week for the Cincinnati Reds, including the move of Eugenio Suarez to shortstop. What does it mean for the...

RNR #365: Take the RNR Challenge!

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discuss how the Reds will replace Joey Votto for some meaningless spring training games, and tackle all of the ongoing st...

RNR #364: Actual reasons for optimism!

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Doug Gray discuss all the news of the week -- and for the first time in a while, we have actual news to talk about! Reds spring traini...

RNR #363: Will Suarez and Votto deliver on their power promises?

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Bill Lack dive into all the news that is emerging from Cincinnati Reds spring training, including manager David Bell's choice of a cen...

RNR #362: Betting Big on the Established and Familiar!

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discussed everything you need to know about the Cincinnati Reds now that spring training has begun. Including some sweet ...

RNR #360: No shortstop, but a dash of optimism!

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss Cincinnati's ongoing search for an actual major league shortstop, where the Reds stand in the NL Central...and a ...

RNR #359: The Great Shortstop Debate of 2021

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber dive in to the shortstop-related news of recent days...and analyze what that means for the 2021 Cincinnati Reds. And stay...

RNR #358: New Year, New Hope!

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discussed all the news from the week for the Cincinnati Reds (of which there isn't much) and speculate about the future o...

...and one more thing!

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad has one more thing to add... Feel free to join our ever-growing family of Reds fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon if you are able. Follow...

RNR #356: Bob Castellini Must Go

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Steve Christmas and happy holidays to all of you. We're back with another rousing edition of everyone's favorite game: "What's going on with the...

RNR #355: Bill & Chad's Excellent Adventure

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Strange things are afoot at the Circle K. Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discuss the latest news around the Reds, including the recent non-tenders of a few...

RNR #354: Reds Coast to Coast

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson discusses the news of the week in Redleg Nation, then he's joined by John Majewski from the left coast as they discuss growing up as Reds ...

RNR #353: The Hall of Fame Episode

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson. Jason Linden. A wide-ranging discussion about the Cincinnati Reds, including one Red who absolutely deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. E...

RNR #352: The Pitching Episode

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Doug Gray discuss Trevor Bauer's Cy Young Award, how the Reds #GotThePitching, and what Cincinnati's pitching staff will look like in ...

RNR #351: The Reds Light District (or Gimme Lindor!)

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber bring you the latest Cincinnati Reds news, including Tucker Barnhart's second Gold Glove award (and what it means for his...

RNR #350: The Halloween Spook-tacular!

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together for a particularly spooky episode of the world's most dangerous podcast. Topic of the week: what are the Red...

RNR #349: Awards, GMs, and an important off-season

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discussed GM Nick Krall's ascension to the head job in the Reds baseball operations department and what it means for the clu...

RNR #348: The Joe Morgan Appreciation Show

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Doug Gray remember Reds legend Joe Morgan and discuss his place in the all-time pantheon of Reds greats. We also discuss the Reds news...

RNR #347: Dick Williams Resigns; What's Next for the Redlegs?

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discuss the resignation (?) of Reds President of Baseball Operations Dick Williams, and what it means for the Reds going ...

RNR #346: Wait...it's over?

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Jason Linden try to make sense of what we just witnessed in the Reds' very brief post-season appearance...and what comes next. Feel fr...

RNR #345: Playoff Preview! #GoodVibesOnly

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your Cincinnati Reds are in the playoffs and we couldn't be more excited. Chad Dotson and Doug Gray got together to preview the National League Wild C...

RNR #344: World Series or Bust!

26 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your Cincinnati Reds just qualified for the playoffs! Let's enjoy it together, shall we? Feel free to join our ever-growing family of Reds fans (and s...

RNR #343: Stayin' Alive

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Another good week and the Reds are on the brink of returning to the playoffs for the first time in seven years. Chad Dotson and Bill Lack break down t...

RNR #342: OKAY, IT'S HAPPENING!

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What just happened? Did the Cincinnati Reds actually climb back into the playoff race? Yes, they did! With nine games remaining, your Reds are in the...

RNR #341: Is David Bell's seat getting hot?

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is Reds manager David Bell on the hot seat? Should he be? Chad Dotson and Jason Linden explore that question and analyze what the Reds need to do goin...

RNR #339: A Sense of Urgency

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discuss the Reds season that is quickly spiraling out of control, and the lack of urgency from the manager who shall not ...

RNR #337: Did we all overrate the Reds?

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together to discuss the continuing disappointment of the 2020 Cincinnati Reds season. Is it possible that everyone -- in...

RNR #336: The Storm Before The Calm

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cincinnati’s steadfast refusal to begin playing like the contenders everyone expected has continued into the season’s third week. Chad Dotson and ...

RNR #335: This Is Fine (No, really, it's all good)

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're one week into the season and it has been one of the most eventful weeks in recent Reds memory. Chad Dotson and Doug Gray get together again to b...

RNR #334: PANIC!

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's an emergency edition of the World's Most Dangerous Podcast! Is it time to panic over the Reds losing a series to one of the worst teams in the ma...

RNR #333: The Opening Day Extravaganza!

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Chris Garber get you ready for Opening Day. Can you believe it's actually happening? We talk about the roster, the lineup, expectation...

RNR #332: The Countdown to Opening Day is ON

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Doug Gray discuss all the news of the week, as the Cincinnati Reds get ever closer to Opening Day and actual baseball. We talk Nick Se...

RNR 331: The Reds are odds-on favorites? Really?

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discuss the latest news from Reds camp, including the Opening Day starter, Nick Senzel as the primary center fielder, and wh...

RNR #330: Spring Training 2: Electric Boogaloo

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson and Doug Gray discussed the latest news around the Reds...and there is actually news to discuss now! We look at how things stand as player...

RNR #329: Reds baseball is (almost) back!

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Cincinnati Reds might be playing baseball again soon, and we couldn't be more excited. Chad Dotson and Chris Garber got together to discuss everyt...

RNR #328: Oh, Brother!

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Dotson is joined this week by his brother, Nate Dotson, to discuss the "lost generation" of Reds fans, and what is has been like pulling for a te...

RNR #327: Welcome to Cincinnati, Austin Hendrick!

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Cincinnati, Austin Hendrick! The 2020 MLB draft is here, and Chad breaks down Cincinnati's first-round selection before discussing the ongo...

Building the Machine - Episode 12: The Legacy

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new 12-episode series from the gang at Redleg Nation Radio There is no baseball at the moment, so we are happy to present you with the twelfth and f...