Season 5, Episode 22: WLW-T's George Vogel Talks Reds, Careers, and Memorable Moments

Send us Fan MailJoin us for a wide-ranging chat with George Vogel, legendary Cincinnati sports journalist and Reds enthusiast. From his early fandom and iconic players to a firsthand account of historic Reds moments, George shares insights and stories from decades of covering Cincinnati sports.In this episode: George’s childhood baseball memories and early Reds fandom Favorite Reds players from Johnny Bench to Kyle Schwarber Reminiscences of managerial legends Pete Rose and Lou Piniella Behind-the-scenes stories of how George broke into sports journalism Celebrating key Reds moments like Tom Browning’s perfect game and Pete Rose’s return The legendary "most memorable visit" to Reds games Personal reflections on the Reds’ decision-making and uniform choices Fun categories: favorite Reds head of hair, go-to ballpark foods, and most intimidating players George’s take on Reds rivals he despises His favorite baseball movies and dream team scenarios TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) – Welcome and introduction to George Vogel (01:11) – George’s first memories of Reds and baseball fandom (03:39) – Favorite Reds players and how their legacies impacted him (07:36) – Interactions with Reds managers and insights into Pete Rose and Lou Piniella (10:24) – How George started in broadcasting and his early career path (13:46) – Memorable moments from George's career covering Reds and Cincinnati sports (19:20) – Redirecting a historical Reds decision with the “time machine” question (21:52) – Reds rivalries and players he truly despises (23:44) – Designing a Reds Mount Rushmore (25:42) – Creating a Reds fantasy dinner party lineup (28:12) – Players George wishes to see in Reds uniform (29:48) – Favorite ballpark foods and game-day snacks (30:42) – The night George remembers where he was for Tom Browning’s perfect game (36:08) – George’s favorite baseball movies (38:15) – Best Reds uniform design and the iconic look (39:35) – Backup players George admires (42:25) – Most memorable Reds moments with fans and the city (45:57) – The nicest Reds players George has met (46:53) – Players he’d want on his bench in a brawl (49:37) – Top Reds hairdo and the wildest player nicknames (48:35) – Race around the bases: Sanders, Hamilton, or De La Cruz (50:46) – George's reflections on his retirement and future plans RESOURCES & LINKS: Johnny Bench profile (example placeholder) Kyle Schwarber on MLB* Tom Browning’s perfect game highlights* Reds Uniform History* Sean Casey - Reds Player Profile* Major League Baseball Movie — "Major League"* Trevor Hoffman "Hell's Bells" Walk-Up* Cincinnati Sports Hall of Fame (example placeholder) CONNECT WITH GEORGE: Twitter (hypothetical) LinkedIn (hypothetical) ENJOYED THE SHOW? Subscribe for more Cincinnati sports stories, deep dives, and legendary moments with fans and insiders.#Reds #CincinnatiSports #BaseballHistory #Podcast Jack thanks the listeners