Ball Don't Lie
By Austin Elmore
Ball Don't LieJan 26, 2021
#122: Super Bowl Hangover
#121: House Money
#119: What is Happening?
Can someone explain to Auty what is happening and how he is supposed to act now that the Bengals have won a second playoff game and are about to play in the AFC Championship Game for a chance to go to the Super Bowl??? Auty outlines his feelings, how the Bengals can win, the future with Joe Burrow, the futures of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, and more.
#118: It Is Finished
#117: Playoff Fever
#116: Kings of the North
#115: Can you feel it? with Tony Pike
#114: Deja Vu All Over Again
#113: Rivalry Week
Auty looks ahead to a massive weekend of college football and gives his opinion on the best matchups when it comes to the CFBPlayoff rankings and what he expects to happen moving forward. Plus, he breaks down the Bengals win over the Las Vegas Raiders and talks about what happened this weekend in the NFL.
#112: Bye Week Blues with Mo Egger
#111: Ficked Up
The Bearcats and Buckeyes are out, but the College Football Playoff rankings are in. What it means, or quite frankly doesn't mean, and why it is all gonna be okay. Plus, Auty may have crowned the Bengals too soon. What happened with them, what's going on in the league, and so much more.
#110: Jungle Boogie
The Bengals have arrived! Auty breaks down a massive win in Baltimore and goes over what he likes and doesn't like about this Bengals team. Plus, Week 7 of the NFL is in the books. Talking about that, Tom Brady's 600th TD pass, the ManningCast MNF issue, who he is rooting for in the World Series, and more!
#109: Dubbed Up
The Bengals keep winning and Joe Burrow keeps playing great against the blitz. Why that is important for the Bengals this week heading into Baltimore. Plus, around the NFL, why Patrick Mahomes, Sean Taylor, Aaron Rodgers, and Jackson Mahomes are all connected and Week 6 of the NFL is in the books. Everything you need to know.
#108: The Autumn Wind
The Autumn Wind is ruthless. It has kicked Jon Gruden to the curb after horrible remarks were revealed in old e-mails, and it haunted NFL kickers across the league as they failed miserably at both field goals and extra points. Plus, Auty breaks down Bengals / Packers.
#107: The Grind
#106: Little Guy
#105: Daunting and Taunting
Another week of the NFL is in the books and Auty has thoughts on that, who the favorites are, and why the Bengals losing to the Bears is a result of their inability to make the correct moves in the offseason. Plus, the NFL's new taunting rule is a problem, as is the Reds final 11 games of the season and the tumultuous offseason in which they now face.
#104: The Return of the Pigskin
Auty breaks down Week 1 of the NFL season and talks about what he took from it. Plus, discussing the Bengals win over the Vikings, Zac Taylor's decision making, and more. In segment two, Auty talks about the difference between the rules in College Football and the NFL and why he prefers the NFL game over the college game.
#103: 2021 NFL Preview with Tony Pike
Tony and Auty talk about the upcoming 2021 NFL season, specifically about the Cincinnati Bengals, and give their Super Bowl predictions.
You can listen to Auty and Tony weekdays from 12-2 PM on ESPN 1530 at espn1530.com/listen.
Bonus: Cincy 3:60 on ESPN 1530
Big news! Auty is filling in for Tony Pike as a guest host on Cincy 3:60 on ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati! He will be live from Noon-2pm ET Tuesday 8/31, Wednesday 9/1, and Thursday 9/2. Plus, he will be hosting on Monday 9/6, and Tuesday 9/7. You can listen LIVE via the iHeartRadioApp, just search "ESPN 1530" and also at ESPN1530.com/listen. Podcast versions of the show will also be available around 2:30 PM each day on the app and website. Tune in! Auty will return to hosting Ball Don't Lie on 9/14.
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#102: Sleepin' Joe
Feels like most people these days are sleeping on Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow. Forget the fact that he's overcome a major knee injury to start Week 1 against Minnesota and set rookie records in just 10 games last season, people still continue to disrespect him, his franchise, and more. Auty talks about his growing frustration with this trend and talks about why Joey is indeed that dude.
#101: Still Bangs
Legendary Reds first baseman Joey Votto reached yet another career milestone this week when he collected his 2,000th career hit. His career resurgence has helped the Reds climb back into contention in the second half. What that means for him, for the team, and more. Plus, the NFL preseason is underway and there's more news about Naomi Osaka, this time from Cincinnati, as her recent exchange with a reporter has brought controversy and questions surrounding media conduct.
#100: Father Franchise
In a very special 100th episode of Ball Don't Lie, Auty talks to his dad Phil about his life as a Bengals fan when he was a young boy, to today's squad that has him feeling cautiously optimistic. Hear his thoughts on the Bengals Ring of Honor, his favorite players, moments, and more.
#99: Biles Don't Lie
Simone Biles shockingly withdrew from multiple events during the Tokyo Olympics, causing a fire storm of bad takes back in the United States after it was revealed that mental health was one of the causes for her withdrawal. Biles handled it with grace and class, and Auty discusses the importance of what she did and gives you his thoughts. Plus, some are pressing the panic button on Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense after a week of struggles. Where does Auty stand? Tune in to find out.
#98: A Tale of Two QB’s
#97: Turn Out The Lights
#96: Burning Questions with Lance McAlister
This week, Auty sits down with 700 WLW's Lance McAlister to talk about the Cincinnati Reds (7:00-27:00). The (surprising?) first half, the questions looming over the second half and the offseason, and a few other topics along the way. Plus, Auty talks about taking in the atmosphere around TQL Stadium this weekend with the Hell is Real Derby in town and the 2021 Home Run Derby (27:30-End).
#95: Colorado Red
The Reds have two All-Stars and not just that, two All-Star starters in the outfield for the first time since 1956! Auty breaks down the current state of the Reds and how they have reached the point they have, led by All-Stars Jesse Winker and Nick Castellanos. Hear from an emotional Winker on how much it means to him, and a look at the full ASG rosters ahead of next week.
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#94: Vax On Vax Off
Buffalo Bills WR Cole Beasley came out strongly against the NFL and NFLPA's updated protocols for players who are not fully vaccinated, and he wasn't alone in doing so. Despite mountains and evidence and research, Beasley feels his life and freedoms would somehow be taken away from him if he got the shot. Auty discusses that, why he's off base, and why the vaccine is safe.
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#93: Fish or Cut Bait
Massive news broke in the NFL this week as Raiders DE Carl Nassib announced he was gay, becoming the first openly gay active player in NFL history. Auty breaks down that news and its importance for the NFL moving forward. Plus, Auty thought that a loss was a good thing on Thursday in San Diego, and he couldn't be more wrong. Why the Reds incompetence is costing them on and off the field.
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#92: Sticky Situation
Major League Baseball continues to do things that can only hurt their cause...or does it? What is happening in baseball with pitchers using foreign substances to gain an advantage, what MLB is doing about it, and why that's sent the league into a firestorm. Plus, Joey Votto may be the most criticized athlete in Cincinnati sports history, and I just don't get it. Why Votto #StillBangs and we should be appreciating him, not hating him.
#91: Question, Confusion & Solution
Jon Rahm was pulled from The Memorial Tournament in Dublin after testing positive for COVID-19 and after his record-setting third round. Was forcing him to withdraw the right move? Was the way it was covered wrong? What this means and the decisions Rahm made that led to his demise. Plus, Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast of all time, and she's letting the world know it with GOAT-themed leotards. How would we react to other GOAT's doing that? Why? Finally, the national disrespect of Jesse Winker continues, and the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to dominate the thoughts of 2024.
#90: Mic Drop
Auty discusses the decision by world no. 2 tennis player Naomi Osaka to withdraw from the French Open and do so because of mental health reasons and not wanting to participate in mandatory press conferences. How has the player-media relationship changed and how will it continue to change in the future? Plus, fans are being allowed back to ball parks and arenas in massive numbers, and there's been a ton of issues with fan conduct that impacts the game and happens in the stands. Do we as a society have an issue with authority? Finally, Shannon Sharpe broke the law in California and it led to an NFL firestorm. Hear what he did wrong and what happened next.
#89: Breaking Point
#88: All Systems Go
#87: Tebow Time
Auty returns from a week off with a lot to talk about. Specifically with the narrative surrounding the story that the Jacksonville Jaguars are planning on signing former NFL QB and Mets minor-leaguer Tim Tebow as a tight end. Plus, the Bengals draft, Aaron Rodgers, answering Instagram questions, and more.
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#86: The Pick is In
The NFL Draft is finally here! I give my thoughts on the beginning of the draft and finally make my decision on who the Bengals should take with the fifth overall pick. Plus, Josh Elmore stops by to talk about the rest of the draft and what to expect from the remainder of the first round outside the top ten.
#85: New Stripes
Auty is a little late, but the Bengals are donning new stripes. He breaks down his thoughts, the process, and where the team goes from here. Plus, giving credit to those he has been critical of when it comes to the Bengals and giving the Bengals the credit they deserve for doing something really, really cool.
#84: Talking Points
This episode has no set topic, but Auty has some things that have caught his eye over the last week or so, including college football, the best thing he heard this week, numbers game, and so much more. Steph Curry and Mike Trout are being forgotten about, naming his new favorite Bengals player, picking his Ring of Honor inductees, etc.
#83: Damn Sure Not a Follower
#82: Football Town?
#81: Cincinnati Buckeyes with James Rapien
Auty is FINALLY talking about Bengals free agency and gives his reaction to how the Bengals have approached the offseason and the free agency period. Plus, in segment two, James Rapien of AllBengals.com and the LockedOn Bengals Podcast joins the show to discuss his thoughts and where the Bengals go from here.
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#80: This is March with Connor Lemons
#79: One Year Later, and Jeff Carr
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#78: Swung on and Belted
It's episode #78 of the Ball Don't Lie Podcast with Auty Elmore. This week, Auty examines the areas of concern for the Reds through two spring training games, gives an update on his career, and explains where the NFL is heading with a 17-game schedule in the upcoming season. Plus, remembering a legend during Numbers Game, an update from College Basketball, and Auty's favorite Ken Griffey Jr. home run of all time. All that and more on Ball Don't Lie.
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