• The bounce back show
    Feb 16 2026

    One of the biggest aspects of the 2026 Reds season will be how a few guys coming off of down years bounce back with a fresh start in 2026. Brian and Charlie look at those players and their stories. Hear from Matt McLain, Tyler Stephenson, Terry Francona and CES.

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    52 mins
  • Meet the rotation
    Feb 12 2026

    Brian and Charlie take a deep dive into the strength of the team. They discuss the Reds’ rotation, what the upside of the unit means and how it compares to their rivals. Hear from Nick Lodolo, Chase Burns and Brandon Williamson.

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    00:00 Looking back at Reds' playoff series

    03:30 Intro

    04:30 Deep dive into the Reds' rotation

    13:34 Nick Lodolo

    18:47 Maximizing the Reds' window

    20:26 Andrew Abbott

    25:19 Brady Singer

    29:36 Fifth spot in Reds' rotation

    37:04 Brandon Williamson

    44:52 Final word on Reds' rotation

    45:50 NL Central's rotations

    51:45 Rate the roadtrip: Goodyear, AZ


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    54 mins
  • Pitchers and catchers report!
    Feb 10 2026

    The Reds are back for a new year, and so is Power Stacks. Brian and Charlie open it up with a dive into Hunter Greene’s mindset entering 2025. Hear from Greene on his goals and lessons learned from 2025. Also, hear from Terry Francona on the lineup and Spencer Steer on the vibes around the 2026 Reds.


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    00:00 Baseball season is here!

    02:55 Hunter Greene

    16:33 Power Stacks is ready for Spring Training

    17:27 Reds' first day in Goodyear

    22:41 Reds News of the Day

    25:26 Terry Francona on Reds' lineup

    32:46 Spencer Steer's role

    43:29 Reds' clubhouse vibes

    45:14 World Baseball Classic plan


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    50 mins
  • Now batting, Eugenio Suárez
    Feb 2 2026

    The Reds lineup looks a lot different now that they have a familiar All-Star slugger right back in the middle. Eugenio Suárez is re-signing with the Reds. Brian and Charlie break down how it happened, why a return made so much sense for both sides and how the move impacts what the Reds are capable of in 2026.

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    41 mins
  • The next next wave
    Jan 21 2026

    Brian and Charlie are back with takeaways from Redsfest. They dive into the new young core, hearing from Sal Stewart, Hector Rodriguez and Rhett Lowder. They also look at the moves the Reds have made and what still needs to happen this winter to complete the offseason.

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    57 mins
  • Reds hot stove insights from the winter meetings
    Dec 10 2025

    Charlie joins Brian from the winter meetings in Orlando. Charlie empties the notebook on all the Reds news from the Kyle Schwarber pursuit to the bullpen to Elly De La Cruz.

    Hear from Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall and former Reds skipper Dusty Baker.

    0:00 Intro on Kyle Schwarber

    4:00: Real smoke

    8:00: Welcome - what’s happening at the winter meetings

    12:00: Update with Tito

    13:30: Partner with us at Power Stacks! Email: PowerStacksPod@gmail.com

    15:30: Plan A vs Plan B

    20:00: Nick Krall’s thoughts

    25:00: Are the Reds building 2026 as 2025 plus development?

    31:00: Elly de la Cruz and Tito’s error

    35:00: Why Emilio Pagan signing was surprising

    39:00: A fascinating bullpen reconstruction

    43:30: Timelines for offseason signings

    45:30: Charlie’s notebook

    48:00: Potential trades

    49:30: Dusty Baker on the Reds

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    53 mins
  • A Power Stacks mailbag!
    Nov 4 2025

    The MLB offseason is officially underway, and Brian and Charlie answer your questions about the Reds heading into 2026. They look at the need in the bullpen, the under the radar roster questions and evaluate what they’re seeing on the market.

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    39 mins
  • Power Stacks Post Game 2
    Oct 2 2025

    The Dodgers eliminated the Reds in the NL Wild Card round. Brian and Charlie look at the deciding factors of the series, Nick Lodolo’s role, where the pitching staff was short and what the offense was missing. Hear from TJ Friedl and Nick Lodolo.

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    32 mins