Audibles NFL Podcast

If you're planning on betting on Super Bowl LI, don't limit yourself to the simple question of which team will win when there are hundreds of unique prop bets to consider. On a special NFL podcast, SI.com's Mitch Goldich and Eric Single go through the official prop bet packet in search of bets they like on Super Bowl Sunday, from traditional plays like the over/under and the MVP race to cross-sport bets that won't cash until 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final episode of a four-part series, UFC fighter Gian Villante talks about what happens after a fight, including celebrations, meals, injury recovery and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the third episode of a four-part series with SI executive editor Jon Wertheim, UFC fighter Gian Villante talks about the secrets of fight night: what happens after the weight cut, how fighters prepare in the locker room, the walk-out to the octagon and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of a four-part series with SI executive editor Jon Wertheim, UFC fighter Gian Villante discusses the weight cut process and how he loses nearly 17 pounds in one week before a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of a four-part series with SI executive editor Jon Wertheim, UFC fighter Gian Villante discusses the process of becoming a UFC fighter, from getting a UFC contract, to preparing for the first bout and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Andrew Perloff and Mitch Goldich talk about the NFL's surprises through Week 3. They also welcome in Jonathan Jones, who covered the Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers game, to talk about just how good the Vikings' defense is. How are they similar to the Denver Broncos and are they legitimate contenders? Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Andrew Perloff and Mitch Goldich discuss whether or not some teams, players and coaches should already be in panic mode. Or is everyone overreacting when it comes to the Redskins, Colts, Jaguars and others? Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Andrew Perloff and Mitch Goldich discuss whether some of the big storylines after Week 1 are reactions or overreactions. Is Carson Wentz the man, will the Patriots be undefeated when Tom Brady returns, is Jack Del Rio a genius and more. Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Andrew Perloff and Mitch Goldich discuss the surprise Sam Bradford trade from over the weekend and the resulting quarterback situation for both the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings. They also name the most overrated preseason storyline, underrated team, most important player and hand out several other made up awards. Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Andrew Perloff and Greg Bedard discuss Bedard's predictions in SI's NFL season preview issue of the magazine. They go through each division, Super Bowl picks, and discuss how preseasons QB changes might affect certain races. Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Greg Bedard (@GregABedard), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don Banks has been covering the NFL for SI.com since the turn of the millennium, and for his final Audibles Podcast, he and co-host Andrew Perloff relive the most memorable moments of the past 16 years, season by season. From getting an invite to the Buccaneers' Super Bowl after-party to watching Tebowmania, the Super Bowl blackout and more iconic NFL moments from the press box, Don and Andrew cram as many stories from his NFL travels as they can into one hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With one week of preseason action in the books, Don Banks and Andrew Perloff trade impressions of the quarterbacks who made headlines in their teams' exhibition debuts, then discuss the implications of Cam Newton and Aaron Rodgers's recent headline-making comments before looking ahead to Week 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Andrew Perloff and Don Banks compare notes from their training camp travels, hitting on sights and sounds from Rams, Eagles and Ravens practice. Then it's time to get down to real, live football. Ahead of the first week of preseason play, Andrew and Don preview the storylines they're most excited to see in Week 1. Finally, our hosts put their reputations on the line by drafting lineups of the four teams they think will emerge from the preseason with the best win-loss record. Stay tuned as we keep score for that exercise in futility all preseason. Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks are remote at Steelers training camp in Latrobe, Pa. They compare the Steelers' skill position players to some of the other top combinations in the league. Then they interview Steelers safety Mike Mitchell on Tom Brady's suspension, Vontaze Burfict's suspension, playing in last season's Steelers vs. Bengals playoff game and more. Don also talks about his time on the road visiting other camps so far this year. Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks give a best-case and worst-case scenario for all 32 teams this season and pick which of the two outcomes is more likely. They also share the total number of teams they think can win the Super Bowl. Listeners can let us know what you think of the show on Twitter and follow Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) and SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks discuss Roger Goodell's tenure as NFL commissioner as he approaches his 10 year anniversary. They discuss the highs and lows for the NFL over that time period, including a look at how he handled many of the scandals the league has faced since he took over in 2006. Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, host Andrew Perloff, SI.com NFL editor Melissa Jacobs and producer Mitch Goldich talk about their favorite NFL-related follows on social media, whether it's smart for players to be active on Twitter and why they think so many of them are boring. Usual co-host Don Banks calls in from San Diego to chime in on social media and talk about the Chargers' stadium situation. Then Andrew and Mitch talk about the future of how we consume the NFL, and what it'll be like when Twitter live streams NFL games this season. Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks invite four guests to pay tribute to Buddy Ryan. They share their own memories and then interview four men who knew him in different ways. Panthers head coach Ron Rivera recalls Ryan's pre-game speeches from the 1985 Bears' Super Bowl run and shares what he learned from Ryan that he now uses as a coach. SI's Tim Layden, who wrote a chapter about Ryan in his book Blood, Sweat & Chalk: The Ultimate Football Playbook, explained how his defensive scheme worked. Former Chicago Bears public relations director Ken Valdiserri discussed the bond Ryan had with his players and the working relationship between Ryan and Mike Ditka. Finally Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary spoke about the tough love Ryan showed him, and how that shaped his career. Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch G

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks rank the five teams that have had the best and worst off-seasons. Which list do teams like the Texans, Cardinals and Titans land on? Do the 49ers even matter enough to rank? Should there be an argument about teams like the Dolphins and Bengals. Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, hosts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks discuss how easy or difficult it is to separate on-field and off-field opinions of players like O.J. Simpson, Michael Vick, Adrian Peterson and others. They also chat about Simpson's playing career, and how he compared to running backs in today's NFL. Finally they talk about Richie Incognito, and what happens when players make political endorsements. Listeners can submit questions to the social media mailbag or let us know what you think of the show by tweeting at Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff), Don Banks (@DonBanks), producer Mitch Goldich (@mitchgoldich) or SI NFL (@SI_NFL). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices