In The Trenches with Dave Lapham
Dave Lapham brings his unique view from the worlds of football and broadcasting to his ”In The Trenches” podcast presented by First Star Logistics. Lapham, a 3rd Round selection of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1974 NFL Draft, spent ten seasons with the Bengals before playing two years for the USFL New Jersey Generals and owner Donald Trump. After his playing career, Lapham became the Bengals color commentator, a position he’s held for over 30-years. Dave uses connections made in sports and broadcasting to bring an exciting and energetic podcast to the masses with ”In The Trenches” presented by First Star Logistics.
Episodes

Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
In Part Two of our in-depth conversation with Solomon Wilcots, the former Cincinnati Bengals standout talks with Dave Lapham In The Trenches about how the Bengals need to fill any voids as they look to build the 2022 version of a team that will have a bullseye on their back from Week One.
Will the Bengals look towards NFL Free Agency or the NFL Draft to fill their needs?
Talk has centered on Ryan Jensen, but what about Alex Cappa or James Bradberry?
Are there players currently on the roster to step forward to fill significant roles?
Solomon and Dave look to answer those questions and more in Part Two of In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.

Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Part 1 of 2: Solomon Wilcots with Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics.
One of the best in the business makes a return appearance to In The Trenches to discuss the Super Bowl run by the Cincinnati Bengals along with the NFL Combine and the thought process the Bengals could look to be taking in working back to an AFC Championship and a Super Bowl with free agency and the NFL Draft.

Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel, Duke Tobin, continues with Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics in Part 2 of 2 discussing how the Bengals plan to build the 2022 edition of the AFC Champions.
The Bengals headed to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine with fans wanting them to go after offensive linemen to protect star quarterback Joe Burrow.
However, is the offensive line the team's direction when they select at Pick 31 of the NFL Draft?
Or will they look at edge pass rushers or cornerbacks? In Part One of our conversation with Tobin, he talked about a couple of areas of interest. In Part Two, Tobin talks about the team's success picking later in the first two rounds over the past few years.

Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel, Duke Tobin, returns to Dave Lapham In The Trenches presented by First Star Logistics from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
Tobin discusses being named The Sporting News, NFL Executive of the Year for the Bengals success that led to them reaching Super Bowl LVI.
Also discussed, The NFL Combine, the future of standout safety Jessie Bates III, building the 2022 Bengals through the upcoming draft, free agency, trade, and more.
This is Part One of Two with Duke Tobin.

Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Jimmy Burrow, the father of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics following the Bengals 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.
The father talks about watching his son play in the Super Bowl in this episode. Getting knocked down, wondering if he'll get back up, along with what the future holds as his son has taken the NFL by storm, making the Bengals one of the more exciting teams to watch in all of football.

Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo took a few minutes out of his vacation to return to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics to discuss a handful of topics.
Anarumo talks about the Bengals defensive performance against the Rams in Super Bowl LVI and the overall play of B.J. Hills, D.J. Reader, Sam Hubbard, Germaine Pratt, and others. Also discussed are the departures of linebackers coach Al Golden and defensive backs coach Steve Jackson and their replacements James Bettcher (Linebackers) and Charles Burks (Secondary/Cornerbacks), the retirement of Ricardo Allen, and more.

Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
REPLAY: Dave Lapham In The Trenches Live Stream from Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
If you missed the Dave Lapham In The Trenches Live Stream presented by First Star Logistics, never fear as we have you covered with the audio from the event right here.
We answered many questions submitted during the live stream, including early talk about the NFL Draft, Bengals free agents, and possible free-agent targets.

Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan has been a frequent guest all season long on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics.
In this episode, Coach Callahan talks about the Bengals successful season that led them to an AFC Championship and Super Bowl LVI, along with going from a team hunting down the tough competition in the AFC North to becoming the hunted in the division and the conference.
Also discussed during our conversation, the team's young offensive star power, keeping the offensive coaching staff together and the upcoming free-agent period, and the NFL Draft.

Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
While Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor didn't earn NFL Coach of the Year honors, he did lead the Bengals to Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams.
Despite coming up short of winning a championship, Taylor was rewarded by Bengals management with a contract extension through 2026 adding to the reasons many have the Bengals on watch as one of the teams with a bright future in the NFL.
Before heading off for a well-deserved vacation, Taylor got In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss Super Bowl LVI pivotal moments, the near future as the Bengals look to sign key free agents along with the upcoming NFL Draft and why fans should continue to be excited about the direction of the team going forward.

Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
We're one dey away from Super Bowl LVI, and time for In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics gives you the Key's To Bengals Victory as Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to knock off Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
There are several areas to watch when the last two teams in the NFL take the field at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, with each looking to raise the Vince Lombardi Trophy in the air after the game.
Several players on both teams and both sides of the ball could step forward and have big games leaving their mark in NFL history.
Will the Rams pass rush of Aaron Donald and Von Miller be too much for the Bengals offensive line to stop?
Can Burrow find his favorite target Ja'Marr Chase enough to give the underdog Bengals an advantage as Rams defensive back Jalen Ramsey looks to shut down Chase, Tyler Boyd, and Tee Higgins?
Get your pre-Super Bowl LVI fix and final video from In The Trenches with Dave Lapham before kickoff.

Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
As we get closer to Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals, who better to have on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics than two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Phil Simms.
Simms, who currently works for CBS, gives his thoughts on why the Bengals have set a new standard in the NFL other teams will try to emulate going forward and explains why he feels the Bengals have become the new hot face of the league behind quarterback Joe Burrow and offensive standouts Joe Mixon, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd.
Can the Bengals beat the Rams? Simms gives his thoughts on why the Bengals are not just a high-powered offensive team but an undervalued defense led by Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson who could help the Bengals leave SoFi Stadium hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy in the air.

Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham presented by First Star Logistics to discuss Super Bowl LVI between the Bengals and Rams this Sunday.
Coach Simmons talks about veteran special teams players Clark Harris and Kevin Huber and how they've helped rookie kicker Evan McPherson this season, along with some key losses and additions due to injuries.
Also, during their conversation, Simmons breaks down the Rams essential special team performers fans should keep an eye on before telling Lap the Bengals need to "Just Go Win The Whole Damn Thing" to close out this exclusive one-on-one interview.

DAVE LAPHAM
Dave Lapham brings his unique view from the worlds of football and broadcasting to his ”In The Trenches” podcast presented by First Star Logistics. Lapham, a 3rd Round selection of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1974 NFL Draft, spent ten seasons with the Bengals before playing two years for the USFL New Jersey Generals and owner Donald Trump. After his playing career ended, Lapham became the Bengals color commentator, a position he’s held for over 30 years. Dave uses connections made in sports and broadcasting to bring an exciting and energetic podcast to the masses with ”In The Trenches,” presented by First Star Logistics.





