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.

Sports
126
Crosstown Woes/The Search for an Identity
On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve examine the results of the Crosstown Shootout, and try to figure out what the Bearcats' biggest issues are, and how they can look to start turning the tide in future games at Cintas. Also covered is the Florida A&M game, National Signing Day, 70's throwback uni announcements, and the updated Cotton Bowl spread. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
64 min
127
Crosstown Crossover (w/@RollBlobPod)
On this episode of VIVA LA CATS, Steve and Justin talk with the enemies across the yard, Xavier Basketball podcast @RollBlobPod about the Crosstown Shootout, favorite players, moments, and plenty of personal anecdotes. Also covered are the football topics of this past week and finished off with a quick round of Crosstown Trivia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
64 min
128
Bonus: WE MADE THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
In this BONUS episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve are joined by old friends, former Viva La Cats members Donnie Bruemmer and Rob Hole, for a live reaction to the final CFP rankings where the Bearcats landed at #4 for a matchup with the Crimson Tide in the Cotton Bowl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
32 min
129
Coaching Carousel From Hell
On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve talk about the recent head coaching hires and vacancies at major programs, and how that could effect the Bearcats. Also previewed are the AAC Championship game against Houston and the basketball game at Miami. This episode id rounded off with opinions on where the rivalry with Xavier currently stands, and whether or not it has withered recently. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
73 min
130
Bonus: Friends Up North/Undefeated Season
In this BONUS episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve breakdown the recent upset of Michigan over CFP favorite Ohio State and how that coincides with the glistening 12-0 regular season finish for the Bearcats. Topics also covered are the surprising loss to Monmouth and post Thanksgiving topics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
44 min
131
Mustangs on Empty/Hall of Fame Recap
On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Steve and Justin get together over the Thanksgiving holiday to recap the BIG win over SMU and the Bearcats' performance at the Hall of Fame Classic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
48 min
132
The System is Working (w/ Trevon Scott)
In this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve talk to Bearcat Basketball Great Trevon Scott about his experiences at the next level, his favorite memories at UC, and his thoughts on the Bearcats under Wes Miller. Also covered are the recent CFP rankings, the USF game, Georgia and Alabama A&M, and previewing SMU. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
81 min
133
Wes Brought Back CLASSIC Bearcat Basketball//CF...
On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Steve breaks down the Tulsa game and the INCREDIBLE showing from the Bearcats on College Gameday, and Justin dives into the first game and first win of Wes Miller's Bearcat career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
57 min
134
The P5 Circus Presented by Gary Barta and the C...
On this episode of VIVA LA CATS, Steve and Justin react to the newly released initial CFP rankings, where the Bearcats have been disrespected by the Playoff Committee. They also discuss the path remaining for the CFP Top 10, the Tulane results, and preview Tulsa/Homecoming week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
54 min
135
Shifting Deck Seats on the Titanic
On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve examine the results of the Navy game, talk the shattering of G5, and give a preview of this week at Tulane. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
86 min
136
Bonus: Bearcat Basketball's Radical Reset
In this bonus episode of VIVA LA CATS, Justin and Steve try to figure out what all went down since we last covered Bearcats basketball in the wake of the cancelled 2020 NCAA Tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 min
137
We'll Take the Number 2 Please
On this week's episode of VIVA LA CATS, Steve and Justin talk the road to AP #2, the UCF win, the Big 12 Expansion, and playing @ Navy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
60 min
138
Back from the Dead/Lucky Number 3
This week's episode covers the NEW AP #3 Bearcats, and a whole host of other topics surrounding and leading up to this point in the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
90 min