About this podcast
Russ Heltman and Neil Meyer tackle the latest news, analysis, and insight surrounding Cincinnati Bearcats football
Episodes
The newest 50 of 332 episodes
- Brutal Losses in Basketball and Football as Busy UC Sports November Rolls Forward · 19 min · Episode 333Russ recaps the basketball loss to Minnesota and all the early season offensive woes before flipping to football in the back half of the show and their losing streak that's…
- Takeaways From Cincinnati Basketball's Opening Week Under Jerrod Calhoun, Houston Preview · 21 min · Episode 332Russ breaks down the opening two games of the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball season before a quick look at next week's huge jump in competition. Then, he previews and predicts…
- The Calhoun Era has officially begun, Cincinnati defeats American 79-53 · 16 min · Episode 331The Bearcats suffer a devastating 49-25 loss to Utah on Saturday night. Meanwhile, the Calhoun Era has officially tipped off in Cincinnati following the teams 79-53 victory over…
- Previewing Cincinnati Football Clash V. No. 6 Utah, Basketball Preseason Takeaways · 26 min · Episode 330Russ and Neil preview Cincinnati's latest football matchup at home against No. 6 Utah, then they give their overarching thoughts on the 2-1 exhibition run for UC basketball…
- A Historic Football Upset Win Over Texas Tech, Basketball Roster Budget Projection · 19 min · Episode 329Russ Heltman recaps the shocking 37-24 win from Cincinnati football over then-ranked No. 8 Texas Tech and closes the show with a look at 2026-27 basketball roster budget…
- A Homecoming in Cincinnati as the Univerisity of Cincinnati Athletics honor 2026 HOF Class ahead of Matchup with #8 Texas Tech · 17 min · Episode 328Neil breaks down the legendary 2026 hall of fame class, an update on the health of Bob Huggins and much more ahead of the Bearcats contest with #8 Texas Tech.
- West Virginia Shootout Disaster, UC Basketball Drops Exhibition to Contending Illinois · 27 min · Episode 327Russ and Neil break down the multi-blown-lead catastrophe for Cincinnati football at West Virginia before diving into their thoughts on Saturday's UC basketball exhibition loss…
- Inside the Matchup: Cincinnati- West Virginia ft: Mike Asti · 33 min · Episode 326Neil is joined by WVU Sports now Mike Asti to preview the Bearcats matchup with WVU on Saturday. The duo discusses the significance of Saturday's contest as both teams look to…
- UC Football Back From Bye Week With WVU Ahead, OSU Hoops Exhibition Final Thoughts · 18 min · Episode 325Russ runs a solo show on Monday giving his thoughts on the upcoming football battle against West Virginia before he touches on a big shift we are seeing in the early days of the…
- Neil Meyer Recaps the Bearcats 79-68 exhibition win over Ohio State · 25 min · Episode 324Neil breaks down the Bearcats 79-68 exhibition victory over Ohio State in the CareSource Invitational. Neil also breaks down the news as Cincinnati's non-conference schedule has…
- UC Football Blown Out Again in Late-Night Contest, Basketball Outdoor Exhibition Preview · 21 min · Episode 323Russ flies solo on this episode to discuss the 34-7 Bearcats football blowout against Arizona, he also updates the latest with MJ Collins' eligibility and previews the hoops fun…
- UC Basketball Legend Tay Baker Passes, Arizona Football Matchup Preview · 30 min · Episode 322Russ and Neil reflect on the life of recently passed Cincinnati basketball legend Tay Baker before previewing the Arizona football contest and mixing in an interview with UC star…
- A Big UC Football Win Over Kansas Sate, Josh Tyson Commits to Basketball · 26 min · Episode 321Russ and Neil react to Cincinnati beating Kansas State 31-26 on the football field before flipping to the hardwood to discuss Cincinnati landing four-star 2027 talent Josh Tyson…
- Previewing Kansas State Nipp At Night Battle, UC LB Jonathan Thompson · 27 min · Episode 320Russ and Neil preview Saturday's action with the Bleav in Kansas State podcast crew, then Russ interviews star UC linebacker Jonathan Thompson following a practice this week…
- Escaping With The Bell, UC Hoops 2026-27 Schedule Released · 26 min · Episode 319The Bearcats football team escaped with a 35-31 win over Miami in what may be the final matchup ever in the long-running rivalry. Russ and Neil dive into that and the full hoops…
- Bearcats Football Miami (OH) 2026 Preview, UC WR Cade Wolford · 28 min · Episode 318Russ and Neil preview the final scheduled Battle for the Victory Bell before diving into and interview with UC wide receiver and punt returner, Cade Wolford. Follow Russ and…
- Cincinnati Football Keeps Rolling to 2-0 Record, Big 12 Early-Season Look · 21 min · Episode 317Russ and Neil recap the 62-10 domination from Cincinnati football over Western Carolina before looking at how the rest of the Big 12 is shaping up early in the season. Follow…
- Cincinnati Football-Western Carolina Preview, Co-OC/O-Line Coach Nic Cardwell · 20 min · Episode 316Russ and Neil preview a projected stomping for UC football against Western Carolina and then Russ interviews CO-OC and O-Line coach Nic Cardwell alongside Bearcat Journal's…
- Cincinnati Hoops Adds Elite Defensive Guard, Boston College Football Recap · 25 min · Episode 315Russ and Neil react to MAC DPOY Javontae Campbell getting added to Cincinnati's basketball roster last week, then they break down the 34-15 football win over Boston College…
- UC Athletics Cleared in Brendan Sorsby Betting Case, Boston College Football Preview · 26 min · Episode 314Russ Heltman and Neil Meyer react to Cincinnati being cleared in the Brendan Sorsby betting scandal before previewing the first game of the 2026 UC football season against Boston…
- Game-By-Game 2026 Cincinnati Bearcats Football Predictions · 30 min · Episode 313Dive into Russ Heltman and Neil Meyer's game-by-game predictions for how the 2026 Cincinnati Bearcats Football season will play out. Follow Russ and Neil on social media! X…
- UC Basketball GM Corey Evans, Football Adds Late Secondary Talent · 33 min · Episode 312Russ and Neil start the show with the big transfer news that safety D'Angelo Hutchinson is joining the UC football team. Then they have an extended chat with UC basketball…
- Bearcats Basketball Star MJ Collins Ineligible Again, Cincinnati Projected to Field Low-Budget Roster · 25 min · Episode 311Russ and Neil break down the latest with MJ Collins and his pursuit of eligibility before looking at the NIL projections ranking Cincinnati Football's roster budget among the…
- Assessing Cincinnati Bearcats Football Depth Chart As Fall Camp Closes · 27 min · Episode 310Russ and Neil go through the UC football depth chart position by position to close fall camp, then they look at the latest with the Class of 2022 and MJ Collins trying to stay…
- Recapping Cincinnati Football's First 2026 Fall Camp Scrimmage · 24 min · Episode 309Russ and Neil break down the latest from Cincinnati Bearcats Football fall camp before touching on the new court win for the NCAA in the case to keep MJ Collins and other Class…
- 2026 UC Hall of Fame Class Cemented, First Football Scrimmage Preview · 26 min · Episode 308Russ and Neil give their thoughts on a star-studded 2026 UC Hall of Fame class headlined by Jason Kelce. Then they dive into their expectations for Saturday's team scrimmage on…
- Cincinnati Football Puts The Pads On, 2026 Training Camp Rolls Forward · 25 min · Episode 307Russ and Neil react to the latest Cincinnati football news from the weekend and give their thoughts on three Bearcats getting mentioned in the 2026 Freaks List. Follow Russ and…
- Recapping Cincinnati Basketball's Bahamas Domination, Early Days of Football Fall Camp · 22 min · Episode 306Russ and Neil recap the dominant showings in the Bahamas by Cincinnati basketball. Then Neil gives his opening thoughts o fall camp after checking out the UC football team on…
- Bahamas Exhibition Expecatations, New Guard on Cincinnati Basketball's Radar · 17 min · Episode 305Russ and Neil react to Cincinnati reaching out to veteran CBB guard Dug McDaniel as their final roster piece. Then they assess what they are looking for in the two exhibition…
- Bearcats Basketball Star Tylen Riley Injured, Bahamas Exhibitions Preview · 20 min · Episode 304Russ and Neil react to Tylen Riley being out for at least a month with a hand injury before previewing Cincinnati's trip to the Bahamas for their first taste of game action as a…
- Assessing Cincinnati Basketball's 2026 Non-Conference Slate So Far · 26 min · Episode 303Russ and Neil react to Josh Tyson placing Cincinnati in his final schools list as a four-star talent in the 2027 basketball class. Then they look at the non-conference game…
- Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Integrating MJ Collins Into Summer Workouts · 25 min · Episode 302Russ and Neil dive into the latest media availability with the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team, then they assess The Athletic college football QB tiers that placed JC French…
- Cincinnati Officially Announces MJ Collins Addition, New Bearcats Football Opponent Revealed · 24 min · Episode 301Russ and Neil react to Cincinnati officially welcoming on MJ Collins to the basketball roster amidst his ongoing eligibility battle with the NCAA, then they asses Cincinnati…
- Strongest/Weakest Bearcats Football Position Groups Entering 2026 Fall Camp · 27 min · Episode 300Russ and Neil take stock of the latest development in the NCAA Five-In-Five saga, then they break down the best and worst position groups on the Cincinnati Bearcats Football…
- 2026 Summer Basketball Workouts Continue For Cincinnati Bearcats · 22 min · Episode 299Russ and Neil dive into the latest comments and practice viewing availability from the Bearcats men's basketball team last week. Then, they highlight all the MLB Draft picks for…
- Bearcats Basketball Roster Boosted By 5-in-5 Ruling, Big 12 Football Media Days Recap · 27 min · Episode 298Russ and Neil dive into the huge news that MJ Collins and Kolby King are eligible to play for Cincinnati basketball this coming season. Then, Neil gives his boots-on-the-ground…
- UC Football/Basketball News & Notes, Big 12 Football Media Days Preview · 17 min · Episode 297Russ runs the show solo to open the week as he runs down a list of new and notes surrounding the Cincinnati Bearcats football and basketball program before previewing what he's…
- Bearcats Basketball Five-In-Five Case Update, Football Loses Wide Receiver Commit · 22 min · Episode 296Russ and Neil give their thoughts on the five-in-five court hearing that happened inside the Hamilton County courthouse on Wednesday. Then, they assess the loss of three-star…
- Cincinnati Football Class of 2027 Finalizing, 2026 Season Best-Case Scenario · 20 min · Episode 295Russ and Neil assess the UC football Class of 2027 and dial into the best-case scenario for the football team in Scott Satterfield's fourth season. Follow Russ and Neil on…
- Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Gets Five-In-Five Boost, Brendan Sorsby Shut Out From NFL Supplemental Draft · 35 min · Episode 294Russ and Neil start the show with how impactful the NCAA's new five-in-five eligibility rule is on the Bearcats basketball team. Then, they highlight Baba Miller's NBA Draft…
- Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2026 Summer Check In, Baba Miller NBA Draft Projections · 23 min · Episode 293Russ and Neil react to Jerrod Calhoun's first local summer press conference after putting together his first UC roster. Then they assess where Baba Miller may land in this week's…
- Brendan Sorsby Ends Texas Tech Tenure, Applying For NFL Supplemental Draft After UC Run · 33 min · Episode 292Russ and Neil react to Brendan Sorsby making the sound decision to leave college football and apply for the NFL's Supplemental Draft. They assess what's next for UC and what…
- Brendan Sorsby Injunction Fallout Continues, UC Basketball Big 12 Opponents Set For 2026-27 Season · 25 min · Episode 291Russ and Neil break down the latest on Brendan Sorsby as forces around the Big 12 mobilize to try and potentially make him ineligible again. Then, they react to Cincinnati…
- Reacting To Brendan Sorsby's Injunction Win Against NCAA, Eligibility Retained · 32 min · Episode 290Russ and Neil give full reaction to Brendan Sorsby's injunction win against the NCAA to maintain his eligibility for the 2026 season and what it means for Cincinnati. Follow…
- Cincinnati Bearcats QB Room Ranked Among Middle of All FBS Schools, Summer Visitors · 19 min · Episode 289Russ and Neil take a look at ESPN's ranking of the UC quarterback room on today's show before running down a few of the visitor names for football this weekend. Follow Russ and…
- Key Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Dates/Opponents Surface, Brendan Sorsby Injunction Latest · 29 min · Episode 288Russ and Neil react to the Crosstown Shootout date finalizing on Saturday, Dec. 5, plus, what the matchups for the ESPN Events Invitational looks like for the Bearcats basketball…
- Brendan Sorsby Deemed Ineligible, Bearcats Football Game Times Surface · 23 min · Episode 287Russ and Neil breakdown the NCAA deeming Brendan Sorsby ineligible due to sports betting while in school, then they breakdown their thoughts on the opening late kickoff times for…
- Kam Mercer Commitment Impact, Most Important Cincinnati Bearcats Football Faces · 27 min · Episode 286Russ and Neil discuss the Kam Mercer UC basketball commitment together for the first time before picking their most important non-QB player on the Bearcats football team this…
- Kam Mercer Commit's to Cincinnati becoming the highest ranked recruit in the 247 Sports Era. · 16 min · Episode 285Cincinnati native and 2027 5 star Kam Mercer commits to Cincinnati. Neil discusses the impact Mercer brings to Cincinnati and what does it mean for first year head coach Jerrod…
- Bearcats Basketball Targeting Notable 2027 Recruits, Brendan Sorsby Betting Update · 35 min · Episode 284Russ and Neil breakdown the UC visit by 2027 four-star basketball star Josh Tyson and an offer for another 2027 talent, plus they close the show with a look at Brendan Sorsby's…
