Bengals vs. Rams: 6 podcasts prepping us for Super Bowl LVI

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For some of you, that may be Christmas, but for football fans, it’s most definitely February. With Super Bowl LVI right around the corner, we here at Podsauce are introducing you to our first-round draft picks for podcasts to listen to this Super Bowl season.

As the Cincinnati Bengals prepare to take on the Los Angeles Rams at their brand new home stadium, which now makes Super Bowl LVI the (record-breaking) second year in a row that the Super Bowl will take place at a team’s home field (last year it was hosted in Tampa Bay), we are preparing our chips, dips, and Super Bowl picks.

Check out these NFL podcasts preparing us for game day. No matter who you’re rooting for (both teams have that good ol’ underdog status as number 4 seeds in their conferences), these podcasts have got you covered.

Locked On Bengals

Whether you were born into Bengals fandom, or you’re now hopping on the Joe Burrow hype-train, “Locked On Bengals” are your people. James Rapien and Jake Liscow host this daily podcast, offering the latest news and unique analysis on their favorite team. After snapping a 30-year streak in which the Bengals didn’t win a single game in the postseason, Burrow and Co. have bravely led the Bengals to the Super Bowl. Hear more about this underdog squad with “Locked On Bengals.”

Locked On Rams

It’s all love for the Rams, too. We’d be shocked if there’s anyone out there who isn’t thrilled about quarterback Matthew Stafford’s success. The rookie Ram who spent 12 whole seasons with the Detroit Lions, not winning a single playoff game, has seemingly easily brought Los Angeles to the Super Bowl. Hear all about Stafford, Triple Crown winner Cooper Kupp, and the entire teams in “Locked On Rams.” Hosted by Travis Rodgers from ESPN Los Angeles, this podcast is just daily content all about the Super Bowl’s home team.

The GM Shuffle with Michael Lombardi and Adnan Virk

Mike Lombardi has worked as an NFL executive with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders, and is a former NFL analyst.  On Cadence13’s “The GM Shuffle with Michael Lombardi and Adnan Virk,” Lombardi and co-host Adnan Virk take NFL analysis to new levels as they dissect the biggest news stories from the NFL. This weekly podcast talks everything from game recaps and predictions, Tom Brady‘s retirement, the Washington Commander’s new name, Brian Flores‘ lawsuit, and so much more.

Baldy’s Breakdowns

Brian Baldinger and Jason La Canfora are providing the ultimate breakdown on what LA and Cincinnati need to do to best the other in Super Bowl LVI. “Baldy’s Breakdowns” is a perfect podcast to add to your lineup with digestible 45-minute episodes and excellent insight into the inner workings of the National Football League.

NFL Live

Every Tuesday and Saturday, this official ESPN podcast releases new episodes, hosted by ESPN’s Laura Rutledge, Marcus Spears, Keyshawn Johnson, Dan Orlovsky, and Mina Kimes. “NFL Live” is bringing us the latest information from the NFL (and occasionally other sports), and we are definitely sticking around to here what they have to say about Super Bowl LVI.

Around The NFL

NFL.com’s “Around The NFL” brings you the latest league happenings at least three times a week. The crew of Gregg Rosenthal, Dan Hanzus, and Marc Sessler are delivering an hour and a half of just good ol’ football talk, and delivering us in depth analysis to prepare us for the big game.