Holiday Autographs

If you are a Cincinnati sports fan, then the holidays are a prime time for you to snag some autographs from some of your favorite Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals players. Most people take time off from work during the holidays and if you are one of those lucky people that get a holiday break and would love to meet some of the best athletes on the diamond or the gridiron during your holiday vacation, keep reading as I will discuss the various sports shows that take place in Cincinnati which allow you to meet players from both the Reds and the Bengals.

On Mondays, ESPN 1530 broadcasts “Bengals Line,” a Bengals radio talk show that takes place at the Holy Grail bar in Cincinnati from 6 to 9pm. Lance McAlister and former Bengals player Dave Lapham are the hosts, and during the first two hours of the three hour show, they will interview two current Bengals players. The show typically features one player from the offense and one from the defense, and fans are allowed to get autographs from the players during commercial breaks. I have been multiple times and have gotten the autographs of A.J. Green, Andy Dalton, and Carlos Dunlap among others.

The Holy Grail is also the site for Reds Hot Stove League on Tuesdays from 6 to 7pm. This is a Cincinnati Reds talk show in which Reds broadcasters such as Marty Brennaman and Jim Kelch will interview a Reds player. Guests have included Devin Mesoraco and Michael Lorenzen among other past and current Reds players.

On Tuesdays at the Moerlein Lager House from 7 to 8pm, the Cincinnati Enquirer broadcasts their web show called “Beyond the Stripes.” This is my favorite Bengals show to go to as it features a funny panel of Bengals reporters who really interact well with the guest player. Unlike the other Bengals shows in Cincinnati, “Beyond the Stripes” supplies fans with pictures of the guest player that the guest player will sign. The pictures look really nice and are a fantastic addition to any Bengals fan memorabilia collection. Guests this season have included Giovani Bernard, Jeremy Hill, and Tyler Eifert.

On Wednesdays, Bengals fans can head back to the Holy Grail for the taping of “Bengals Nation.” This is a Bengals show that is made by CBS affiliate Local 12, and it is aired on Saturday nights. The show features question and answer sessions, a trivia game, and the opportunity for autographs from a guest player. Since this is a taped TV show, it is filmed in segments and doesn’t really give a talk show like feel. It is still a fun way to meet Bengals players though, and I have gotten the autographs from multiple Bengals players and personnel such as Marvin Lewis, Chris Carter, and Paul Guenther.

On Fridays, the Bengals radio talk show called “Bengals Pep Rally” is broadcasted from various Greater Cincinnati area Buffalo Wings and Rings restaurants usually from 3 to 6pm. Dan Hoard and Dave Lapham host this show and during the last hour of the broadcast, they will interview a Bengals player who will sign autographs during commercial breaks. I have gotten the autographs of players such as Mohammed Sanu, Ryan Hewitt, and Will Clarke from “Bengals Pep Rally.”

Those are all the Reds and Bengals shows in Cincinnati that give fans the opportunity to attain autographs from some of their favorite players. They are a lot of fun to attend and if you have time off during the holidays, I recommend you go. You will be able to eat some good food, meet players from the Reds and the Bengals, and be engrossed in the Cincinnati sports culture.

Who Dey and go Redlegs!