The Riverfront: A Cincinnati Reds Show – Details, episodes & analysis

September has begun and we have made it to the final month of the 2024 Regular season, and barring a major surprise, the final month of the Reds season. The Reds had 2-5 week losing 2 of 3 to the Athletics and 3 of 4 to the Brewers, it's time to look to 2025, like we often say, there is always next year right? While we can have some legitimate conversations about the future of the Reds, one conversation needs to be stopped: moving Elly De La Cruz from Shortstop to Center Field. Tim and Ben discuss why the Reds should keep Elly where he is, preview the Astros series, and more! You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We had a lot of Viewer Mail questions about our favorite Joey Votto moments, and what better way to has those out than through an old-fashioned draft?? Nate was joined by the hosts of Locked On Reds, Jeff Carr and Steven Offenbaker to make their selections for Favorite On-Field Moment, Favorite Off Field Moment, Best Overall Season, Greatest Single Statistic, Hottest Extended Stretch, and Greatest Injustice for Joey's Career. And because it turns out the 2024 Reds are actually still playing baseball, despite doing so with a bunch of relievers and other dudes you've never heard of, they did spend the first few minutes discussing current events. It's Rhett Lowder SZN! You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon!  You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad and Chris break down all the transactions from the trade deadline, and there were actually a few! We also tried to discern what the Reds' plan is, and review all of Nick Krall's comments about his strategy. And finally: yes, Phil Castellini just got a promotion. We have to discuss it, right? You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon!  You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate gave guests Joe Farfsing and Tim Daniel (and himself) $100M to spend in free agency. Who did the best? Also, they attempt to answer The Joey Votto Question. When will the Reds decide on his fate? Finally they answer truly epic viewer mail questions. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon!  You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com).   Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Halloween!!!!! This week on the show we analyze the Reds current players and what Halloween Candy they are the counterpart of! We also discuss the Catcher position in our position preview series and discuss our thoughts on the World Series.   You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon!  You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad returns and is joined by Bill Lack for a spooky season discussion. We discussed Joey Votto (obviously), Bubba Thompson, the Reds legacy of Dusty Baker, and the best Reds managers of our lifetimes. Plus: our Halloween candy hot takes! You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon!  You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's now part 2 of our series, evaluating the Bullpen Options for the 2024 Season. Last year the Reds Bullpen was a major strength for the team..... Until it wasn't. As the team was struggling, the Bullpen was as well. Were they taxed? Did they pitch over their head when they were successful? Who could potentially join them in the 2024 season?   You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon!  You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Farfsing, host of The Bengals Show, joined Nate this week to give their thoughts on the state of the Cincinnati Reds and their hopes for the offseason. And better yet? They used quotes from the cinematic masterpiece Anchorman to drive their points home! Nate had some particularly strong takes on what to do with Joey Votto and the pitching staff. While Joe used his crystal ball to see if we're going to have more inane sound bites from the higher ups within the organization.  They also, unfortunately, had to discuss General Manager Nick Krall's enthusiasm dampening comments about the team's future. But hey, they had fun doing it after Nate cooled off a bit! You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon!  You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to review the Reds position groups as we look forward to a highly anticipated 2024 season. This week we look at the starting pitching. What did we like? What do we want to see improved? Who could be making their way to the big league roster? Who could be a potential FA target?   You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon!  You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate and Chad got together to lament yet another season in which the Reds - and the city of Cincinnati - don't get to witness live playoff baseball. They then discussed the merits and likelihood of a Joey Votto return in 2024. And to wrap things up they dove into the Creed catalog to hammer out some Viewer Mail questions - including who the ideal "out on the town" crew would be! You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon!  You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices