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JERROD CALHOUN, Cincinnati's New Coach (Presser Notes, Reaction)

On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin & Steve react to the new Cincinnati Head Coaching hire of Jerrod Calhoun. On Wednesday he had his introductory press conference and said everything you want to hear as a Bearcat fan, player, staffer, and donor. We cover the big takeaways from his presser and wrap up the show with a recap on the past week of Bearcats Baseball and look through the week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 hr 2 min

Cincinnati Fires Wes Miller... The Future Starts NOW (w/ @cincyslangin)

On this episode of Viva La Cats, Justin & Steve are joined by Coomer of @CincySlangin to discuss Wes Miller being fired from Cincinnati on Friday. After 5 long seasons of underachievement, the Bearcats are looking to right the ship and get back to where they belong. We talk the outlook, the potential hires, and finish the show with some baseball talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 hr 24 min

RED HOT at the Right Time (Recap OKST / BYU | Prev TCU)

On this week's episode of Viva La Cats, Justin & Steve talk out all the angles of the past week in Bearcats Land - from the massive back to back blowout wins over Oklahoma State and BYU, to the late season push for the NCAA tournament. We also preview the TCU game and what it shapes up to be for the Bearcats if they can make all the dots connect for the perfect run. In addition, we share our views on the conversation surrounding the 30-0 Miami RedHawks as they sit in an awkward spot approaching March Madness. To round the show off, we talk Baseball, TrackCats collecting hardware, and Swimming & Diving success of late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 hr 9 min E

3 W Streak/Coaching Hot Board/Bischel Ball

We're back after a near month hiatus to discuss what has changed for the Bearcats in the last 8 games. We cover the recent win streak, what kind of finish to the season we expect, and what we do with Wes Miller's buyout at the end of the season. We also discuss the Bearcats getting KState's Jerome Tang so pissed he got himself fired. To cap the show, we talk about Bearcats Baseball's solid start to the season (which includes our then live conversation about the NOW win against Top 10 Auburn Baseball!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 hr 21 min E

New Year, Same Bearcats

On this week's episode of VIVALACATS, Justin & Steve join up for the first time since before the holidays to recap all that (didn't) happen for the Bearcats during the hiatus. We talk the Bearcats losing in the Liberty Bowl, NIL/Donors and what will reel them in, Bearcats Basketball in an absolute spiral, coaching hot seats, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 hr 8 min E

Get Good Now or Get Left Behind, Again

On this week's episode of Viva La Cats, Justin & Steve have hit the wall. We've already been tired as a fanbase of the general lack of preparedness for the Big12, but the writing is on the wall and people are over... well everything. We unpack the shootout loss, stare down the barrel of the Georgia game, and talk general vibes & the state of the Bearcats' athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About VIVA LA CATS

VIVA LA CATS is a Cincinnati Bearcats podcast focused on covering the Football & Basketball programs. Hosted by lifelong fans and UC Alumni Justin Hiles & Steve Maurer.

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Creator
VIVA LA CATS
Hosted by
Justin Hiles, Steve Maurer
Years active
2026 - 2021
Episodes
316
Copyright
© VIVA LA CATS

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