Ball Don't Lie

Auty is joined by James Rapien from First Word with James Rapien, who last joined the show in March of 2021 in the midst of an elite Bengals offseason. They went to the Super Bowl that year, will they go back this year after James’ appearance? He and Auty talk all things Bengals.Follow James: @JamesRapien Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Auty discusses why Joe Burrow welcomes the pressure, and he’s not afraid to put it on his coaches and teammates. Plus, why Zac Taylor canned the final two days of mandatory minicamp, and why Joe Burrow is reminded of the 2019 LSU Tigers when he sees the 2026 Bengals. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The Bengals once again did something they have NEVER DONE BEFORE. They restructured the contract of QB Joe Burrow to free up $10 million in cap space. Auty explains why, what it means, and what could be next. Plus, Cashius Howell signed his deal, and Auty weighs in on the Brendan Sorsby situation that is taking over college football. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

For the first time in a long time, the Bengals are poised to have a drama free offseason, or are they? Auty talks about DJ Turner, Dax Hill, and more. Plus, Joe Burrow was spotted with Dexter Lawrence and who? What that means for the locker room, and why it’s important.  Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

For the first time since last season, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow met with the media. He talked about the Bengals offseason, his age, his goals, and so much more. Plus, Auty talks about his trip to Cleveland and the one Bengals players we aren’t talking about enough!Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Auty reacts to and breaks down the Bengals 2026 schedules with the matchups, road trips, coaching nuggets, and more! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Auty reacts to the news that the Bengals will play the Falcons in Madrid, Spain. Plus, he rants about the Reds, recommends a documentary, gives a quick synopsis of the Bengals roster, and more! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGE

The NFL Draft is complete! How did the Bengals do and what needs do they still have? Plus, Auty hates to do it, but he did tell you this was gonna happen with the Linebackers…🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGELFollow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

For the first time in Auty’s nearly 31 years on planet Earth, the Bengals are aggressively in pursuit of a championship! They traded for Dexter Lawrence and their Super Bowl window is officially back open. Now what do they do in the NFL Draft? And, what other history did the Bengals make? Auty explains it all on Ball Don’t Lie! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

We are just over a week away from the NFL Draft, and Auty outlines why the Bengals want three players and what it is about them that fits what the Bengals are looking for. Plus, will they actually draft them? And, what we need to remember about picking No. 10 in the NFL Draft. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Now that the Bengals have added more depth pieces to their roster at positions of need and waived another, how does that impact their draft strategy at the incoming NFL Draft in Pittsburgh? Auty explains, and talks to Paul Dehner Jr. from The Athletic and The Growler Podcast about the Bengals.  Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

The way Zac Taylor spoke at the NFL Annual Meetings may have revealed exactly what the Bengals plan is to fix the linebackers and ultimately, the defense. Auty discusses that, the return of Joe Flacco, what NFL rule changes are coming in 2026, and more in this week’s episode of the Ball Don’t Lie podcast.   Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Well, the Bengals left some meat on the bone in the form of free agency, contract structure, and more in phase one of the player acquisition portion of the NFL offseason. How will that impact their draft strategy next month in Pittsburgh? Plus, Auty talks about Trey Hendrickson going to Baltimore, and more!  Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The Bengals were very active in Free Agency at the start of the legal tampering period, but didn’t do much on the second day. Austin takes you through all of it and gives his thoughts on the Raiders/Ravens/Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson situations as well. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The Bengals have checked off the first two boxes on their offseason to-do list by re-signing guard Dalton Risner and not using the Franchise Tag on Trey Hendrickson! Auty gives his thoughts on that, the club operating with urgency, shares a story, and more.  Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The NFL Scouting Combine is here! Auty reacts to who the Bengals have met with, gives you the stage of the NFL Offseason we’ve just completed, reacts to Zac Taylor, has another play calling discussion, and more! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The NFL Scouting Combine is here! Auty reacts to what Duke Tobin had to say, gives you another potential prospect to keep an eye on, shares his favorite thing in sports right now, and more! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

What do you value more, a great safety that prevents a ton of problems, or a great edge rusher that presents a ton of problems? Auty discusses prospects Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State) and Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE, Miami) and gives the latest on the Bengals. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champs and the offseason is officially underway! Auty looks ahead to the next two months with what the Bengals need to do to set themselves up nicely going into the NFL Draft in April.Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The AFC North has filled their head coaching vacancies, the Pro Bowl games have happened, the Super Bowl is right around the corner, and Auty cried watching a Bengals video on this week’s Ball Don’t Lie! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The NFL Scouting Combine is here! Auty reacts to who the Bengals have met with, gives you the stage of the NFL Offseason we’ve just completed, reacts to Zac Taylor, has another play calling discussion, and more! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

There’s new coaches coming to Baltimore and Buffalo, but not to Cincinnati. Are the Bengals putting too much value on continuity, resulting in complacency? Auty compares the situations, discusses Bengals OC Dan Pitcher, and takes your questions!Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Auty reacts to the Duke Tobin press conference from last week, weighs in on the NFL coaching carousel including why Zac Taylor is still employed, shares his thoughts on the playoffs, and more.Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Auty explains why the Bengals decided to keep Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin, gives his thoughts on both, the state of the franchise, and where they go from here going into the offseason.  Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

LISTEN TO THE BENGALS ROUNDTABLE SHOW HERE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/71-lance-mcalister-20799901/episode/12-30-25-bengals-roundtable-show-with-lance-315247833/?cmp=web_share&embed=true If that doesn't work, click this. Auty takes a moment to thank everyone for their support in 2025 and urges you to listen to the Bengals Roundtable Show with him and Lance McAlister.Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The Bengals played up to their standard on Sunday in Miami. Why can’t we take solace in that while acknowledging the rest of the season has not gone the way we want it to? Auty recaps the Dolphins win and more! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The Bengals are at a crossroads. From Joe Burrow pondering his fun and future, to snow and ice covered seats at Paycor Stadium, and everywhere in between. Now that we seem to know Zac, Duke, and Al are staying, Auty asks the most important question of the Bengals offseason. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

There’s been a TON of news coming out of Paycor Stadium regarding the Bengals and their future. Auty breaks it all down, including what went wrong on Sunday in Buffalo. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the Reds pursuit of Kyle Schwarber. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Believe it or not, the NFL Playoffs are very much in play for the Bengals following a Thanksgiving night beatdown of the Baltimore Ravens. Auty explains what he liked about the Bengals approach with Joe Burrow, what their odds really look like, and something around here STINKS. What is it??Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Auty is thankful for Joe Burrow, for meaningful Thanksgiving night Bengals football, and so much more. Here Auty and Joe discuss what happened last week, why Joe didn’t play, why he is playing Thursday, and more.Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Could Joe Burrow actually play THIS WEEKEND against the Patriots? Auty outlines the possibility and reacts to what Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor has to say. Plus, he shares his thoughts on character, the lack of accountability from Duke Tobin, and more. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Ja’Marr Chase spit on Jalen Ramsey and then lied about it to the media. That’s the biggest story after another Bengals loss in Pittsburgh, their seventh in that stadium over the last 10 seasons. How will the Bengals handle it and NOW will they start making changes with the playoffs out of reach?Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Bengals fans were shocked to hear that QB Joe Burrow returned to practice this week, opening his 21-day window for a return. Now what? Why? Will he actually play? Auty answers all those questions and more in this week’s episode of Ball Don’t Lie! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The initial window of the Joe Burrow era has closed. Now it’s up to the Bengals to open up the next version of that window and keep it open between now and the end of the decade. Auty breaks down the Bengals loss to the Bears, the NFL trade deadline, and more.Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

The season from Hell continues. The Bengals lost the Jets, and they may have lost their season, their way, and their fans in the process. Auty breaks it all down on Ball Don’t Lie!  Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

From one crazy week to another, Auty breaks down the Bengals TNF win over the Steelers, looks ahead to the Jets, and assesses the state of the NFL in this week’s episode of Ball Don’t Lie!  Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

It’s been one hell of a hectic week for Auty following the iHeart layoffs, his trip to Green Bay, his new role, and the ongoing Bengals season led by Joe Flacco. Auty talks about all of it on the latest episode of Ball Don’t Lie. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore🔗iHeart: https://ihr.fm/42EiY5g🔗Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mlg1xD🔗Apple: https://bit.ly/4gBaP7E🔗YouTube: https://bit.ly/4pvpGEL

Jake Browning was so unbelievably bad against the Lions on Sunday that the Bengals had to do something. That something was acquiring 40-something year old QB Joe Flacco from division rival Cleveland. Auty reacts to that and more on BDL! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

After another meltdown, this time on Monday Night Football, could the Bengals Super Bowl window be closed? Or can they save it in time? Auty recaps the loss, looks ahead to Detroit, and more. Plus, hear from Troy Aikman and Zac Taylor.  Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

The Bengals got their face bashed in in Minnesota, leaving Auty and everyone else to wonder...where do we go from here? Auty recaps the historic loss, goes around the league, and more. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

Week 3 is upon us! Auty breaks down the matchup between the Bengals and the Vikings this week, makes his prediction, and goes around the league with a brief review of last week and a look ahead to Week 3 across the NFL. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

For the second time on this podcast, Auty discusses what he believes to be a season-ending injury for Bengals QB Joe Burrow. Who is to blame? How did this happen? What the hell is turf toe? Auty answers it all. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

Auty previews the Bengals Week 2 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, lets you hear from QB Joe Burrow, goes over the details and what he expects for the game, and more!Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books and the Bengals are 1-0! Auty explains why you shouldn’t move the goal posts on them now, and why the Browns are always a bad matchup. Plus, looking around the league at all the results and more!Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

Week 1 is here and Auty gets you set with a full schedule breakdown and a look ahead to the Bengals Week 1 matchup with the Browns! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

Football is BACK TONIGHT as the Eagles host the Cowboys. Auty talks about the league as a whole and gives you his full season predictions and a rundown of the Week 1 matchups ahead of the first full slate Sunday. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

Auty discusses the Bengals final 53-man roster and the reported signing of Dalton Risner. Plus, he recaps the offseason as a whole and turns his attention to who now faces the most pressure. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

Auty is back from his move and is trying out his new “studio”! He has some breaking news to discuss about the Bengals and Trey Hendrickson. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

Auty is back with a full recap of his thoughts on the Bengals first preseason game against the Eagles, plus he updates on the practices from over the weekend. Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore

***APOLOGIES FOR THE AUDIO ISSUE*** I will get it resolved but I simply did not have time to re-record once I realized that both audio streams were bad. Back to normal next week!In the meantime, this episode features my experience in Bristol, what's been going on at Bengals Training Camp, and so much more! Follow Auty anywhere: https://linktr.ee/autyelmore