The Crown Network
Cincinnati
deserves a spotlight.
For what’s actually going on here. Not another tired, clickbait-stuffed ad machine pretending to care about the city. Just authentic storytelling that goes beyond the highlight and into the good stuff. If it’s worth watching, Crown has it covered.
Our position
Cincinnati’s rightful
sports & culture network.
Our pillars
The DNA of Crown.
Five experience points that align everything we do, from the shows we produce to the stories we tell.
- 1AuthenticBeyond the highlight.
- 2ConsistentYour home for what's going on.
- 3BelovedFor all your favorite things.
- 4QualityWhat's actually worth watching.
- 5ScrappyCrown has it covered.
Where Cincinnati
gets the spotlight.
Our lineup
The shows.
Rebound Rundown
The Rebound Rundown is The Crown's daily digest college basketball show. Never miss a moment from Greater Cincinnati’s college basketball scene. Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
Hosted by Paul Fritschner
The Working Lunch with Jack Crumley
The Working Lunch is your midday break. A Cincinnati business show that always delivers. Weekdays 12 to 1 PM ET. Let's do lunch.
Hosted by Jack Crumley
First Word with James Rapien
First Word, Cincinnati's only morning sports show, breaks down the overnight developments, sets the agenda for the day, and gives Cincinnati fans the context and analysis they need. Weekdays, 7 to 11 AM ET.
Hosted by James Rapien, Marisa Contipelli, Jacob Tissot
The Pitino Show
Hosted by Xavier men's basketball coach Richard Pitino and Paul Fritschner, The Pitino Show provides a unique look at the Musketeers and all things college basketball.
The Nat Jones Show
The Nat Jones Show explores the people, culture, and the experiences that make Cincinnati what it is. Come for the comedy. Stay for the joy. Available on YouTube, social media, and all podcast platforms.
Hosted by Natalie Jones
Built by
1831 Media.
The Crown Network is operated by 1831 Media out of Cincinnati, Ohio. We’re building Crown as a modern digital media network for the people, teams, businesses, and stories that make the Queen City one of the most dynamic places in the Midwest.