The Riverfront: A Cincinnati Reds Show
Episodes
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...
RNR #326: Can baseball be saved from itself? (Answer: Yes)
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Chris Garber got together once again to discuss the state of negotiations between the players and owners on the topic of restarting ba...
Building the Machine - Episode 11: Still the Machine?
01 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 eleventh epis...
RNR #325: The Wire-to-Wire Edition
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Chris Garber got together to talk about the 1990 Wire to Wire Reds. Chad and Chris were both teenagers at the time, and this (unfortun...
Building the Machine - Episode 10: So, So Close
25 May 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 tenth episode...
RNR #324: A Silver Lining!
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Doug Gray get together to discuss the latest baseball news and answer a boatload of silly Viewer Mail questions. Plus, Doug has discov...
Building the Machine - Episode 9: So Long, Big Dog
18 May 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 ninth episode...
RNR #323: Baby steps towards baseball in 2020; conversations with Tucker Barnhart and Jesse Winker
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson discusses the ins, the outs, the what-have-yous of the negotiations between MLB owners and the players union, as we take some baby steps d...
Building the Machine - Episode 8: Back to Back, Sugar Bear
11 May 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 eighth episod...
RNR #322: The GABP All-Stars
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss all the week's news around Redleg Nation. (Spoiler: there isn't much.) But we also conduct another draft: this ti...
Building the Machine - Episode 7: The Greatest World Series Ever Played
04 May 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 seventh episo...
RNR #321: How will the 2020 season look?
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Chad Dotson gave you a 100% guarantee that we WILL have Reds baseball in 2020. This week, Chris Garber is not quite as optimistic, but the ...
RNR #320: There WILL be baseball in 2020. Guaranteed.
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's a tiny bit of baseball-related news, but somehow Chad Dotson and Doug Gray still found plenty of things to discuss in the latest episode of th...
Building the Machine - Episode 5: Close, but no cigar...again
20 Apr 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 fifth episode...
RNR #319: Draft Day!
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden are trying to keep you entertained during baseball's absence. Today is draft day! Chad and Jason are selecting two teams ...
Building the Machine - Episode 4: Welcome to Cincinnati, Joe Morgan
13 Apr 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 fourth episod...
RNR #318: Reds. Cincinnati Reds. Shaken, not stirred.
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden are getting optimistic that we'll actually have some Reds baseball, sooner rather than later. We discuss that, plus plent...
Building the Machine - Episode 3: The Reds learn a lesson
06 Apr 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 third episode...
RNR #317: We have a champion!
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have a champion! In the follow-up to last week's nonsense, Chad Dotson and Chris Garber revealed the bracket for this year's Redleg Madness. Rememb...
Building the Machine - Episode 2: Sparky Arrives
30 Mar 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 second episod...
RNR #316: Opening Day (of Redleg Madness) is here!
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Opening Day is here! Well, it was supposed to be baseball's Opening Day, but unfortunately, world events have caused the season to be delayed. That do...
Building the Machine - Episode 1: The Origin Story
23 Mar 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 a brand new serie...
RNR #315: March Madness (or maybe November Madness?)
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Reds season is on pause, but there is still plenty for Chad Dotson and Doug Gray to discuss, including an actual roster move! We also speculate ab...
RNR #314: WHAT IS HAPPENING?
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cincinnati Reds baseball season will not begin as scheduled, and Chad Dotson and Jason Linden are here to discuss the fallout...including a tiny s...
RNR #313: Let's Ignore Spring Training Together
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Chris Garber are together once again, and this week we attempt to ignore Spring Training. Okay, not really. Listen and you'll see what...
RNR #312: Get excited about the Reds, with broadcaster Chris Welsh
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As they do every spring, Bill Lack had a chance to catch up with Reds broadcaster (and crafty lefty) Chris Welsh for another discussion about the Cinc...
RNR #311: Playing the Expectations Game with Shogo Akiyama
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together for another spring training edition of Redleg Nation Radio. Position players have reported and actual spring ba...
RNR #310: Are the Reds actually odds-on favorites in the NL Central?
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Chris Garber got together for what ended up being one of the most ridiculous episodes of Redleg Nation Radio ever. Pitchers and catche...
RNR Mini #2: The Oscars Recap!
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you are interested, Chad decided to recap the 2020 Academy Awards ceremony, and give you his thoughts on the winners and losers. Also: Chad counts ...
RNR #309: Predicting the Opening Day Roster
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden take a stab at predicting the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day roster. Plus, Pedro Strop's signing, the loss of a couple of p...
RNR #308: But what about Nick Senzel?
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two episodes this week? Sure, why not! Chad Dotson and Chris Garber analyze all the recent moves by the Cincinnati Reds -- including the signings of N...
RNR #307: Emergency Podcast -- Nicholas Castellanos Edition!
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cincinnati Reds have signed outfielder Nicholas Castellanos to a free agent contract; as you might suspect, Chad Dotson and Doug Gray have some th...
RNR #306: The Elephant in the Room
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Doug Gray discuss all the latest news and rumors around the Cincinnati Reds, including recent reports about Nick Castellanos and Marce...
RNR #305: Are the Reds a playoff team RIGHT NOW?
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Reds a playoff team right now? Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss precisely that topic, in addition to many more: Dick Williams says the Red...
RNR #304: Shogo finally arrives. Who's coming next?
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shogo Akiyama has finally arrived stateside. Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discuss his introduction to Cincinnati and what it shows us about the new di...
RNR #303: Shogo GoGo!
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first show of the new decade is here, and we're celebrating the newest Cincinnati Red: Shogo Akiyama. Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discuss what the s...
RNR #302: Is Francisco Lindor a Red yet?
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A holiday-themed podcast as we wait on the Reds to finalize a trade for shortstop Francisco Lindor. Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss Lindor, along...
RNR #301: Reds sign Wade Miley, but are they finished making moves?
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Reds signed another free agent this week, lefty Wade Miley. Chad Dotson and Doug Gray break down what the signing means for the Cincinnati Reds, a...
RNR #300: The Winter Meetings Extravaganza (plus a celebration of 300!)
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
MLB's Winter Meetings have concluded, and the Cincinnati Reds have nothing to show for their efforts out in San Diego. How frustrated should Reds fans...
RNR Mini #1: Prepping for the Winter Meetings
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of the podcast dropped a couple of days early, because we couldn't wait to discuss the free agent signing of Mike Moustakas. (You ...
RNR #299: Reds sign the MOOSE; what's next?
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Reds made a big free agent signing this week, bringing Mike Moustakas to Cincinnati to play second base. Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss the ...
RNR #298: It's Pumpkin Pie Time!
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Thanksgiving Edition of the podcast! Chad Dotson and Bill Lack discuss the week's trades, signings, waivers, and rumors, and speculate on som...
RNR #297: Reds can't land top free agent target, so what's next?
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Reds were unable to sign catcher Yasmani Grandal, one of their targeted free agents. So what's next? Will the Reds feel a sense of urgency to sign...
RNR #296: The Playoff Preview Podcast
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may have noticed that the Reds haven't been to the playoffs in a while. Well, we're pretty hopeful that the Reds will be returning to the post-sea...
RNR #295: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most wonderful time of the year for Reds fans, and while that may sound like a sad statement on its face, Chad Dotson and Doug Gray are here ...
RNR #294: The Off-season Preview Extravaganza (or, Let's Get This Party Started)
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together again to break down everything you need to know about the upcoming off-season, the most important winter for th...
RNR #293: The #ViewerMail Edition (featuring Anthony Rendon, Molly Ringwald and Keefe Cato)
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discussed Cincinnati's hiring of a new hitting coach, Alan Zinter, but then it turned into an All-Viewer Mail edition of ...
RNR #292: On pins and needles, waiting for the off-season fireworks to begin
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Doug Gray are trying to wait patiently for the season to end and for the Reds to begin making moves. We discussed a couple of big reas...
RNR #291: Should the Reds "mortgage the future" for a World Series?
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden were reunited for another rousing edition of the World's Most Dangerous Podcast. Today's big topic: should the Reds "mort...
RNR #290: An encouraging start to the off-season
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together to discuss a shockingly active first week of the off-season for the Cincinnati Reds. From changes to the coachi...
RNR Exclusive #6: Obscure Former Reds
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Special episode: Chad Dotson and Chris Garber discussing Obscure Former Reds. Seriously, it's WAY more fun than you might expect. Tons of laughs. This...
RNR #289: ...and this one belongs to Marty! (Plus an off-season preview.)
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson was joined by Jason Linden for a retrospective on the brilliant career of Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman. The bulk of the podcast, howev...
RNR #288: Finding the positive in the 2019 Reds. (Hi, Eugenio!)
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson was joined this week by Chris Garber to dig deep and try to find all the positives in the 2019 Cincinnati Reds season. There were some, if...
RNR #287: Can this front office get the job done?
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's big question: Should Reds fans have confidence in the current front office to get the job done over the upcoming off-season? Chad Dotson a...
RNR #286: MVP Aristides Aquino, and the present-day Babe Ruth
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, we're all a little bummed about the way this season has turned out for our Cincinnati Reds, but is it possible that the glass is half full? Chad...
RNR #285: What's the Reds' plan for 2020?
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together again to argue. Bill hates Players Weekend and I love fun. It's a constant battle between the unstoppable force...
RNR #284: Playoffs in 2020, right?
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden discuss the current state of the Cincinnati Reds -- including Josh VanMeter's outstanding rookie campaign -- before shift...
RNR #283: All #ViewerMail, All the Time
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
First of all, you have to go listen to our last episode, featuring an enlightening interview with Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh. But we always have a n...
RNR #282: The Legend of Aristides Aquino, with Chris Welsh
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! It's a mid-week episode of The World's Most Dangerous Podcast. Today, we're featuring a little discussion of the legend that is Aristides Aq...
RNR #281: Sneakin' on into the playoffs, with Chris Welsh
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's an All-Star edition of the World's Most Dangerous Podcast, with all your favorite podcast personalities. First, Chad Dotson and Jason Linden talk...
RNR #280: The Trade Deadline Spectacular!
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The trade deadline is behind us and we're back with all the analysis you can handle. Chad Dotson is joined by Chris Garber to discuss all the ins, the...
RNR #279: Tucker Barnhart stops by for a chat (plus another special guest)
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart drops in on the World's Most Dangerous podcast once again for another fun conversation with Jason Linden. After that, Cha...
RNR #278: You take the good, you take the bad...
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack return for another rousing conversation about the current state of the Cincinnati Reds. Nick Senzel is feeling ill, Alex Woo...
RNR #277: Reds doin' it the Lavarn-Way
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden -- back from his three-week suspension from the podcast -- are talking about the rollercoaster week (and season) we've ex...
RNR #276: Let's make some second-half predictions!
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the second half of the MLB season, and it's time to make some second-half predictions for the Cincinnati Reds. Chad Dotson was joined by...
RNR #275: The Reds are actually in a playoff hunt!
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson has escaped from the closet and returns to discuss all things Reds with Bill Lack. The conversation centered around the surprising fact th...
RNR #274: The Unchaperoned Edition!
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a hostile takeover! Bill Lack and Jason Linden eliminated Chad from the equation and took the reins for an Unchaperoned Edition of the World's Mo...
RNR #273: Reds are on a roll; will they be buyers at the trade deadline?
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Doug Gray react to the recent news that the Reds are looking for a bat at the trade deadline. Also: Pujols or Votto, Doug's updated To...
RNR #272: We're Number Four!
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack got together to discuss the current state of the Reds: fourth place! We talked about recent results, and whether the Reds wi...
RNR #271: Treading Water
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden tried to work up some enthusiasm over the current version of the Reds, who seem to insist on treading water for the momen...
RNR #270: MLB Draft (day one) Special Edition -- Reds draft Nick Lodolo and Rece Hinds
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a surprise edition of the podcast! Doug Gray joined Chad Dotson to analyze Cincinnati's first two picks in the 2019 draft, pitcher Nick Lodolo an...
RNR #269: The Derek Dietrich Admiration Society; RNR Madness championship
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden convened the initial meeting of the Derek Dietrich Admiration Society on the latest episode of the World's Most Dangerous...
RNR #268: Are you not entertained (by this Reds team)?
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Bill Lack sat down once again for a wide-ranging discussion of the current state of the Cincinnati Reds. The first question: as things...
RNR #267: Reds rising, Votto declining?
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together to discuss the Cincinnati Reds, who are showing signs of turning the corner and becoming the team we hoped t...
RNR Exclusive #1: The Votto Window
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Special episode this week: the first Patreon-exclusive episode of Redleg Nation Radio! Jason Linden and Chad Dotson discussed how long the Joey Votto ...
RNR #266: Raisel Iglesias, David Bell's bullpen strategy, and RNR Madness Final Four
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What was Raisel Iglesias thinking when he opened his big mouth earlier this week? And does he have a point? That's one of the questions that Chad Dots...
RNR #265: Nick Senzel debut; What's up with the Reds offense?; RNR Madness Elite 8
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Cincinnati Reds have finally called up Nick Senzel, much to the delight of Chad Dotson and Jason Linden. Before we got excited over that, howev...
RNR #264: The Reds have two aces; RNR Madness Sweet Sixteen!
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Things are starting to look up, as the Reds are 9-6 since the miserable start to the season. Chad Dotson and Jason Linden got together this week to di...