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The Cincinnati and Dayton Sports Podcast

The Cincinnati and Dayton Sports Podcast

By Lee W. Mowen

The weekly podcast covering everything sports in Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio! Hosted by Lee W. Mowen.
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The Cincinnati and Dayton Sports PodcastJun 26, 2019

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Happy 513 Day, Cincinnati!

Happy 513 Day, Cincinnati!

It's 513 Day again! Celebrate your love for Cincinnati, Ohio with the Bengals 2021 schedule officially released! Plus, an update on the Cincinnati Reds and Dayton Dragons, and what is up with that brand update the Crew done? This isn't on Dayton Radio (although it should be), it's on the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast!

May 13, 202101:12:08
The Bengals 2021 Draft and the 2-0 Dayton Dragons

The Bengals 2021 Draft and the 2-0 Dayton Dragons

The Cincinnati Bengals have completed the 2021 NFL Draft, who's coming to The Jungle? Plus, a look at the #NewStripes and the start of the Dayton Dragons season! It's NOT on Dayton radio, it's the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast!

May 06, 202101:23:19
Drafts bring Tigers, Soccer, Flights, and Baseball to May

Drafts bring Tigers, Soccer, Flights, and Baseball to May

The Cincinnati Bengals begin their 2021 NFL Draft journey, which team does the podcaster belong to? Plus, a recap on the Opening Weekend for both Ohio MLS teams, the Dayton Flight's sophomore campaign, the Reds fall from first to last (and second-to-last), the start of the Dayton Dragons season, and why this episode was two weeks late. You want LOCAL sports? It's not on Dayton radio, it's on the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast!

Apr 29, 202101:34:05
The Future of Sinclair Athletics

The Future of Sinclair Athletics

Sinclair Community College recently announced that the athletics suspension would last for another school year. Now the future of Sinclair Athletics is at stake. Will the community college slash the program entirely? Find out more on this edition of the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast!

Apr 29, 202136:16
Red Hot Rings of Honor

Red Hot Rings of Honor

Professional baseball is here again, and the Reds have completed four series; how are they doing? Plus, some news on the Cincinnati Bengals side of things, games at Day Air Ballpark, and the start of the 2021 MLS season is upon us this weekend. It's NOT on Dayton radio, it's the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast!

Apr 16, 202101:12:14
The Future of Wright State Athletics

The Future of Wright State Athletics

Wright State University has a battle brewing, and the future of Raider Athletics is at stake. Hear about what's happening on campus from an alumnus and employee of Wright State University in Lee W. Mowen. It's the LOCAL Cin-Day Sports Podcast!

Apr 10, 202156:02
March's Free Agent Madness

March's Free Agent Madness

On Episode 207, hear about the moves the Cincinnati Bengals have made in Free Agency. Plus, the State Champions are announced to officially close out the Winter Season of OHSAA Sports, a look at the Cincinnati Reds and Spring Training, and finally wrapping up with the local teams dancing in March. This is the LOCAL Cin-Day Sports Podcast!

Mar 26, 202101:25:19
The Madness of Waiting Three Weeks

The Madness of Waiting Three Weeks

The #LOCALCinDaySports Podcast is back! After a three-week absence, Lee catches you up on important LOCAL sports news! This week, hear about the new Head Coach for Princeton Vikings Football, the new nickname of Anderson High School in Cincinnati, College Basketball playoffs (and the lack of any Southwest Ohio presence this season), and College Baseball and Softball returning to the region! Finally, the Cincinnati Bengals begin the Free Agent Signing period with a few additions. It's not on Dayton radio, it's on the LOCAL Cincinnati and Dayton sports podcast!

Mar 18, 202101:18:11
Let's Go Back to UD Arena, As The 2021 Season Winds Down!

Let's Go Back to UD Arena, As The 2021 Season Winds Down!

On Episode 205 of The Cincinnati and Dayton Sports Podcast, learn about three big events coming to UD Arena! Afterwards, there's updates on the OHSAA Ice Hockey tournament, the Horizon League Tournaments with awards, area Division I hoops with Baseball and Softball action, and the 2021 schedules for two USL League Two teams and the Dayton Flight! It's NOT on Dayton radio, it's on the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast!

Feb 26, 202101:55:14
Hockey's Off to State, Thinking of Baseball

Hockey's Off to State, Thinking of Baseball

On Episode 204 of the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast, find out what hockey teams won tournament championships. After the hockey recap, hear about the return of the Wright State-Dayton rivalry, area Division I College Basketball, and baseball schedules for the Dayton Dragons and Champion City Kings. 

Feb 19, 202101:35:19
The 2021 OHSAA Ice Hockey Playoffs

The 2021 OHSAA Ice Hockey Playoffs

It's time for the 2021 OHSAA Ice Hockey playoffs! Lee covers both conference tournaments and the Columbus District as the quest for a State Title starts this month! It's the LOCAL Cin-Day Sports podcast!

Feb 12, 202134:03
The 2021 OHSAA Boys Basketball Playoffs

The 2021 OHSAA Boys Basketball Playoffs

It's time for the 2021 OHSAA Boys Basketball playoffs! Lee covers all divisions and local schools as the quest for a State Title starts this month! It's the LOCAL Cin-Day Sports podcast!

Feb 12, 202141:28
The 2021 OHSAA Girls Basketball Playoffs Preview

The 2021 OHSAA Girls Basketball Playoffs Preview

It's time for the 2021 OHSAA Girls Basketball playoffs! Lee covers all divisions and local schools in Southwest Ohio as the quest for a State Title starts this month! It's the LOCAL Cin-Day Sports podcast!

Feb 03, 202101:13:54
The 200th Episode

The 200th Episode

It's the 200th Episode of the podcast bringing you LOCAL Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio sports! On this episode, Lee covers the news of the Cincinnati Bengals freshening up their look, the 2021 MLS SuperDraft for FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew, the Dayton Flight picking two in The Basketball League draft, and heinous accusations on two Horizon League basketball coaches. It's the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast!

Jan 31, 202101:45:29
Basketball and Hockey Round-Up for January 19th, 2021

Basketball and Hockey Round-Up for January 19th, 2021

We're talking basketball and hockey on this edition of the #LocalCinDaySports podcast! Hear who's leading the standings in the local conferences for Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, and Hockey! Plus, there are two new teams in the Prospect League that are familiar with the Miami Valley, and the Bengals hire two new coaches!

Jan 19, 202101:53:26
New Year, New Stripes, New Courts

New Year, New Stripes, New Courts

It's 2021, and the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast is back with a brand new episode! Lee covers the season finale of the Cincinnati Bengals and what to expect for next season. Plus, catch how the six Division I area schools are fairing in College Basketball, and a possible expansion for the Horizon League? It's Episode 198 of The Cincinnati and Dayton Sports Podcast with Lee W. Mowen!

Jan 07, 202101:38:10
So Long, 2020 - A Retrospective Conversation

So Long, 2020 - A Retrospective Conversation

On the last episode of the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast in 2020, Lee talks about the good, bad, and ugly of the past year. Also, the Columbus Crew hoist the MLS Cup for the second time, the Bengals win on the road, the Cyclones shut things down for the year, and more LOCAL sports tidbits! Happy New Year listeners, let's talk again in 2021!

Dec 30, 202043:35
Holiday Hijinks and Helpful Results

Holiday Hijinks and Helpful Results

Lee returns after a two week silent stretch, with football greetings for Bengals and Bearcats fans! Find out what Lee's been up to (spoilers: lots of broadcasting), a huge Monday Night Football win for Cincinnati, the act of keeping UC out of the College Football Playoffs, and some news on the Dayton Flight. Local sports are here on the LOCAL Cin-Day Sports podcast!

Dec 26, 202039:30
The Two-Hour Catch-Up

The Two-Hour Catch-Up

Football! Basketball! Hockey! Soccer! It's all here on the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast! Lee spends two hours to catch you, the listener, up on the Mr. Football award, NKY Football, College Hoops, and Hockey!

Dec 11, 202001:52:10
Mowen's Mailbag I

Mowen's Mailbag I

It's a special Mowen's Mailbag episode! Thanks to everyone to asking questions for Episode 194, ranging from Reds and Bengals to High School Hockey and more!

It's the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast!

Dec 04, 202001:16:01
The Thanksgiving Special (2020)

The Thanksgiving Special (2020)

Come enjoy a second helping of the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast! From Joe Burrow's injury, to the football State Title winners in Ohio and Indiana, with updates on Northern Kentucky football playoffs, it's all here! Also, Ice Hockey season is upon us in Ohio but not without changes. You want local? You're not listening to Dayton radio, you're listening to The Cincinnati and Dayton Sports Podcast!

Nov 28, 202057:12
The 2020-21 Southwest Ohio H.S. Boys Basketball Preview

The 2020-21 Southwest Ohio H.S. Boys Basketball Preview

Tony Peters and Seth Keim of the South West Ohio Full Court Press Podcast return to the podcast to bring you previews of LOCAL Boys Basketball in all four divisions!

Nov 24, 202001:10:42
Banner Up Before Hockey (2020)

Banner Up Before Hockey (2020)

Hear your LOCAL State Title winners in Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Volleyball, Girls Tennis, Cross Country, and Division I Football! Also, Ice Hockey Season is officially here in Ohio! It's the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast!

Nov 20, 202001:41:41
Faster to the Title

Faster to the Title

Find out which LOCAL schools are playing for a State Title in Football (Division I only), Volleyball, Girls Soccer, and Boys Soccer! Plus, the MLS season wraps up; will both Ohio teams make the playoffs? It's all here on the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast, Episode 190!

Nov 13, 202041:53
Painting the End of Fall

Painting the End of Fall

Over TWO hours of LOCAL sports on Episode 189! From important news happening locally, to several coaching hires made at Central State, and of course playoff updates, there's a little something for everyone on this podcast!

Nov 06, 202002:06:30
One Last Playoff Weekend in October 2020

One Last Playoff Weekend in October 2020

As October 2020 closes, the OHSAA and IHSAA playoffs heat up! Find out scores from last week and the games to check out this weekend. You won't hear it on Dayton radio, it's only on the LOCAL Cin-Day Sports Podcast!

Oct 30, 202057:10
A New State Has Entered The Playoffs!

A New State Has Entered The Playoffs!

Week Two OHSAA playoff scores, Week Three games, the Indiana High School Football draw, along with NKY scores and the Bengals loss in Indianapolis: Sounds like a football-full episode of the #LocalCinDaySports podcast! Join Lee for all the football goodness NOT on Dayton radio!

Oct 23, 202001:22:38
The Quest for Soccer and Volleyball Titles (2020)

The Quest for Soccer and Volleyball Titles (2020)

We're winding down the Fall OHSAA season, as Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, and Volleyball begin their journey for a State Title. On Episode 186, Lee covers all the LOCAL schools and their path to the State!

Oct 19, 202001:03:35
Week One Wins make Week Two Games

Week One Wins make Week Two Games

The OHSAA Football playoffs are on! How did your local school do? What's on tap for the second week of the playoffs? How did the Bengals fare in Baltimore? It's here on the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast!

Oct 16, 202059:34
Enter 660 OHSAA Teams

Enter 660 OHSAA Teams

The biggest playoff slate in Ohio High School Football history begins this Friday and Lee covers the Cincinnati-Dayton area's representatives! Plus, the Bengals win their first game in the Joe Burrow era, an addendum to last week's rant about local sports radio, and Dayton Triangles Day! It's the #LocalCinDaySports podcast!

Oct 06, 202001:10:10
Feeling Like Playoff Season 2020

Feeling Like Playoff Season 2020

It's Playoff Time in the area! Find out about the Reds and the upcoming OHSAA Playoffs starting next week! Plus, how the Bengals fared in Philadelphia and a touch of MLS info. Leading off the episode, Lee talks about something that's been weighing him down lately. It's the #LOCALCinDaySports podcast!

Oct 02, 202001:16:32
Final Match-ups for Playoffs

Final Match-ups for Playoffs

It's the last week of the 2020 MLB Regular Season for the Cincinnati Reds, and there's optimism buzzing for the Playoffs! Plus, FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew are given their Final Matches of 2020, as well as a final goodbye to the structure formerly operating as Hara Arena. Also, get your Week Four OHSAA Football scores on where Cincinnati and Dayton sports live: The Cincinnati and Dayton Sports Podcast!

Sep 22, 202046:40
Three and Two - Football in Cincinnati

Three and Two - Football in Cincinnati

Week Three of OHSAA Football scores, the first two Cincinnati Bengals games, the Cincinnati Reds in the playoff chase, and a win against a team for the first time since 1997? It's Episode 181 on The Cincinnati and Dayton Sports Podcast with Lee W. Mowen!

Sep 18, 202057:51
Another Team Takes the Gridiron

Another Team Takes the Gridiron

It's almost time for Cincinnati Bengals football! Lee covers the preview on Cincinnati's first game in 2020. Also, get your weekly football scores around Southwest Ohio and East-Central/Southeastern Indiana!

Sep 11, 202043:09
Welcome Back, Football (Week One)

Welcome Back, Football (Week One)

On Episode 179, Lee covers all the football scores of Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus-area high school football games. Also in this episode, hear the moves the Reds made prior to the Trade Deadline, an extension to a Cincinnati Bengal, the second bout of #HellIsReal, and a new team in the Prospect League.

Sep 03, 202001:03:22
Football Returns for 2020

Football Returns for 2020

On Episode 178, Lee shares some personal broadcasting news for his Fall season. Also, find out Week One scores for East Central and Southeastern Indiana and updates on the Reds, FC Cincinnati, and the Columbus Crew on the #LocalCinDaySports podcast!

Aug 25, 202056:06
Dayton's Sports Crisis: The Live Stream

Dayton's Sports Crisis: The Live Stream

Brian Reiss of the Gem City Sports Network joins Lee for a special live-streamed episode of the local sports podcast! Lincoln Schreiber of WSWO 97.3FM also drops in with his thoughts, as the three gentlemen talk about Dayton's current sport scene.

Aug 19, 202002:01:46
Kyle Howard Interview

Kyle Howard Interview

Kyle Howard, a part of the three-man broadcasting team covering Loveland Tigers Football for ESP Media, is our special guest for Episode 176! We talk about the possible High School Football season due to start in two weeks, Kyle's broadcasting career, the newest members to the Eastern Cincinnati Conference, and of course LOCAL sports!

Aug 13, 202054:06
Chris Vogt of the Butler County H.S. Sports Report Interview

Chris Vogt of the Butler County H.S. Sports Report Interview

Chris Vogt, the founder and editor of the Butler County High School Sports Report, is our special guest for Episode 175! We talk about the thirteen high schools in the county, Chris's experience, the coronavirus and the Fall Sports season, and of course more local sports!

Aug 05, 202001:09:58
Sportster's Paradise

Sportster's Paradise

How can one podcaster talk about improving a sports community just off a Twitter conversation? Lee found a way! As well as a nice round of Mowen's Mailbag and a recap of Reds, FC Cincinnati, and the Columbus Crew updates, it's another episode talking LOCAL Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio sports!

Jul 31, 202001:14:45
Trace Fowler of Chatterbox Sports Interview

Trace Fowler of Chatterbox Sports Interview

Trace Fowler, the creator of Chatterbox Sports, is our special guest for Episode 173! We're talking about the  birth of Chatterbox Sports, the future plans, the schools covered, and  of course local sports!

Jul 28, 202001:12:19
The Three Year Celebration

The Three Year Celebration

The #LocalCinDaySports Podcast hits a big milestone! Celebrating three years of LOCAL sports, Lee answers the Mailbag, talks about the name changes in sports, and local happenings as the major leagues resume action.

(This is an archive from the 12 OZ Sports stream, with the second ad break edited out.)

Jul 22, 202057:31
Retro Bowl Review and Simon Read Interview

Retro Bowl Review and Simon Read Interview

Simon Read, the creator of New Star Games, Ltd. and Retro Bowl, is our special guest for Episode 171. During the interview, we talk about the game available on Google Play, the App Store, and online, some of the other offerings, future updates, and more! Lee reviews Retro Bowl and shares his opinions on the game before the interview.

Jul 19, 202055:26
Dominic Gussler (The Big Ragu) Interview

Dominic Gussler (The Big Ragu) Interview

Dominic Gussler, known in the Roller Derby circuit as The Big Ragu, is our special guest for Episode 170! We're talking about the Gem City Roller Derby, local sports, Dominic's announcing career and where he got the nickname, and more on the latest edition!

Jul 17, 202001:43:13
Sallie Taylor Interview

Sallie Taylor Interview

Sallie Taylor, the co-host of Living Dayton on WDTN, is our special guest for Episode 169! We're talking local hockey, Sallie's broadcasting career, the coronavirus, sports possibly returning, and more!

Jul 15, 202001:23:06
Ben Oburn Interview

Ben Oburn Interview

Ben Oburn, the Public Address Announcer of the Dayton Dragons, is our special guest for Episode 168! We talk the Dayton Dragons and what makes them stand out from other teams, announcing life, the quarantine, what he expects for the 2021 season, and more!

Jul 13, 202051:38
Coach Jim Brown Interview

Coach Jim Brown Interview

Jim Brown, one of the first Assistant Coaches in Wright State Basketball history and current color commentator for Raiders Basketball, is our special guest for Episode 167! We talk about building the program up at Wright State, his time at Northmont High School, local sports, and more on this edition!

Jul 07, 202002:08:22
Kevin O'Boyle Interview

Kevin O'Boyle Interview

Kevin O'Boyle, the Managing Editor of the Brookville Star and Sports Broadcaster, is our special guest for Episode 166! We talk about Kevin's decorated career in broadcasting and writing, the changes happening in the western Montgomery County sports scene, the Dayton Dragons, and more on this edition!

Jul 03, 202001:10:40
Jim Dabbelt's Book Interview

Jim Dabbelt's Book Interview

Jim Dabbelt returns to the podcast as the special guest for Episode 165! We're talking about his book, due to be released in March 2021. We also talk about the conference changes happening in Southwest Ohio.

Jun 30, 202001:20:48
Chris Tilton Interview

Chris Tilton Interview

Chris Tilton, a freelance sports writer with The Daily Advocate and formerly with Twin Valley Publications, is our special guest for Episode 164! We're talking Preble County and area sports, the upcoming changes to two leagues in the county, and more!

Jun 25, 202047:07