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Off The Bench
Off The Bench is a radio show on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge hosted by former LSU players Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn.
Episodes
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Hour One | LSU vs. Florida & Tigers’ Hot Start
In hour one, we dive into LSU vs. Florida. Yes, there are some valid fan concerns, but at the end of the day the Tigers are 3-0 and in prime position to move…
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Hour Three | Weekend Winners, Devin Snow, Tributes & Ask the Bench
In hour three, we roll through Weekend Winners before Devin Snow joins the show to talk Saints and LSU. We pay tribute to two fallen coaches, and close things…
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Hour Two | Saints Struggles, Rattler’s Performance & Right, Wrong, or Indifferent
In hour two, we recap Saints vs. 49ers and dive into why New Orleans keeps coming up short despite having plenty of weapons — and with Spencer Rattler actually…
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Hour One | TNF Recap, SEC Slate & LSU vs. Florida Preview
In hour one we recap Thursday Night Football, take a look at this weekend’s SEC college football slate, and break down LSU vs. Florida.
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Hour Three | What’s the Ticket, Pontoon Parlay & Ask the Bench
In hour three we play What’s the Ticket, Tay Tay reveals his new NFL team! We give our Pontoon Parlay and wrap up with Ask the Bench.
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Hour Two | SEC Football, Saints vs. 49ers & LSU’s Offense
In hour two we continue to talk SEC football. We discuss the Saints hosting a beat-up 49ers team this weekend, Matt gives you all the colleges that have Owls…
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Hour One | LSU vs. Florida Rivalry & Death Valley’s Time to Shine
In hour one we dive into LSU vs. Florida — the history, the intensity, and just how big this rivalry really is. This is Death Valley’s time to shine, and we…
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Hour Three | Munchies, NFL Slate & CFB Weekend Predictions
In hour three we hang out with Chef Michael Johnson for another round of Munchies. We take a look at the NFL slate and preview tonight’s Commanders vs. Packers…
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Hour Two | Saints vs. 49ers Injuries & Florida Expectations
In hour two we break down the Saints matchup vs. the 49ers, including what Brock Purdy and George Kittle being out means for New Orleans. Trey Ledbetter, owner…
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Hour One | Sydir Mitchell Leaves LSU, Tigers vs. Florida Preview & AP Poll Drama
We kick things off discussing LSU defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell leaving the team and why this move might have happened. Then we dive into the LSU vs. Florida…
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Hour Three | SEC Showdowns, Dear Delondra, NFL Bachelor & Ask the Bench
We kick off hour three by looking at the biggest SEC games this weekend and giving our thoughts. Dear Delondra returns — with an update on the Pre-K assistant…
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Hour Two | River Talk, Sports Med with Dr. Etheridge & Matt’s Kankles
In hour two we break down… rivers? Yep, the crew debates different types of rivers before circling back to the AP poll drama in college football. Dr. Stephen…
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Brian Kelly’s Message, SEC Parity, Saints Update & OTB Mailbag
Brian Kelly wants Tiger Stadium at full throttle this weekend vs. Florida — he’s calling on fans to go all out and make it rowdy. We also dive into whether the…
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MNF Recap, Updated Top 25 & LSU vs. Florida Preview
We kick things off recapping Monday Night Football between the Vikings and Bears — and wow, both teams looked rough. We take a look at the updated Top 25 and…
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Nick Underhill Talks Saints, NFL Bachelorette Drama & Ask the Bench
Nick Underhill joins us to break down Saints vs. Cardinals and preview their upcoming showdown with the 49ers. Taylor’s NFL Bachelorette search heats up with a…
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LSU Beats La Tech, But Concerns Remain
We kick off the show celebrating the return of football! Then we break down LSU’s win over La Tech — why it didn’t feel like a dominant performance despite the…
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Saints vs. Cardinals Breakdown + NFL Slate Recap
We dive into Saints vs. Cardinals and why Spencer Rattler wasn’t the problem in the loss. We also recap the rest of the NFL slate — which games lived up to the…
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Weekend Winners + Devin Snow Talks Saints & LSU
We hand out our Weekend Winners — and crown Phillies Karen as our Weekend Loser. Devin Snow joins the show to break down the Saints and LSU, and we wrap things…
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Eagles Beat Cowboys on TNF | Transfer Portal 10-Day Window? | LSU vs. La Tech Preview
We kick off the show recapping Thursday Night Football as the Eagles take down the Cowboys. Matt and Jake break down the proposed 10-day transfer portal window…
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NFL Slate + Saints vs. Cardinals
We take a look at the full weekend NFL slate and break down Saints vs. Cardinals — key storylines, matchups, and what the Saints need to do to get the win.
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AP Poll Talk + What to Watch in This Weekend’s CFB Slate
We dive back into the AP poll and what it means moving forward. Then, we take a look at this weekend’s college football slate — the matchups, the storylines…
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College Football Matchups, Munchies, & LSU Keys to Victory
We dive into some more college football matchups, Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, and we give our keys to LSU’s game on Saturday.
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NFL Week 1 Slate + Survivor Picks & Pontoon Parlay
We break down the Week 1 NFL slate and kick off the OTB Survivor Series with Flynn making the first pick — the Eagles. We also build an NFL Pontoon Parlay…
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AP Top 25 Shifts & Next Bama Head Coach Odds
We break down the brand new AP Top 25 poll and the biggest movers after Week One. Then, we check in on Tuscaloosa — betting odds are officially out for the…
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Jake Haener Returns + Sports Medicine with Dr. Stephen Etheridge
Jake Haener is back! The Saints call him up from the practice squad after cutting JT Gray, and we break down and try to justify the decision. Dr. Stephen…
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Would You Rather Wednesday + LSU vs. La Tech & Saints vs. Cardinals
We kick things off with Would You Rather Wednesday! We preview LSU vs. Louisiana Tech, look ahead to Saints vs. Cardinals, and wrap up the show with Ask the…
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AP Poll Shifts, OTB Mailbag & A Quiet CFB Slate
We kick off hour two debating where teams will move in the AP Poll after Week 1, dive into the OTB Mailbag, and take a look ahead at this weekend’s…
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Nick Underhill on Saints vs. Cardinals, What’s the Ticket & Tay Tay’s NFL Team Hunt
Nick Underhill joins us to preview Saints vs. Cardinals and react to the team cutting JT Gray. We play What’s the Ticket to guess which games have the highest…
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UNC vs. TCU, Belichick’s Fall & LSU’s Rankings
We kick things off with UNC vs. TCU and dive into Bill Belichick’s fall from grace. Garrett Nussmeier and Braelin Moore earn SEC Player of the Week honors, the…
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LSU Beats Clemson & Perkins Shines at the Star
We celebrate LSU finally getting an opening win over Clemson! The Pontoon Parlay cashes, we break down how the Tigers got it done, and Matt gives Harold…
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OTB Turnover Chain & CFB Weekend Takeaways
We revisit the OTB preseason Top 25 and see where we nailed it — and where we whiffed. The whole crew gets the OTB Turnover Chain for cashing the Pontoon…
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Weekend Winners & Devin Snow’s Clemson Trip
We hand out Weekend Winners — highlighting Aaron Anderson, Blake Baker, Tommy Castellanos, and all the teams that took down ranked opponents in Week 1. Devin…
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AJ Haulcy Suspension, CFB Recap & Final LSU vs. Clemson Breakdown
We kick things off with the news of AJ Haulcy being out for the first half of the opener, recap last night’s college football slate, and give our final…
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Final LSU vs. Clemson Predictions & Pontoon Parlay
We close out the week with our final score predictions for LSU vs. Clemson and put together the first actual Pontoon Parlay of the season!
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Quad Box CFB Talk + LSU vs. Clemson Picks & Kellen Moore on the Saints
We open hour two with the Quad Box as AJ Hawk and Bobby Carpenter join to talk college football and give their LSU vs. Clemson predictions. Then, Kellen Moore…
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Alondra Gets Roasted, LSU vs. Clemson Projections & CFB Slate
We start the show with Alondra getting roasted just five minutes in for her outfit. Then we dive into ESPN’s computer model for LSU vs. Clemson and break down…
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Bold Predictions & Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson
We keep rolling with our bold predictions, dive into Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson, and break down what the LSU Tigers are eating as they prep for Clemson.
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Trey Palmer Signs with the Saints & Bold Season Predictions
We reveal #3 in the OTB Top 25. Trey Palmer comes home as the Saints sign the Louisiana native, and we debate whether Rashid Shaheed should be on kickoff…
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Dear Delondra, LSU NFL Tigers, & Clemson Film Breakdown
We kick things off with Dear Delondra as she hypes you up for LSU vs. Clemson. We run through the list of former LSU Tigers who made NFL rosters this season…
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OTB Top 25 Reveal, Saints Injuries & Would You Rather
In hour two we reveal pick #4 in the OTB Top 25! Dr. Stephen Etheridge joins us as we talk Saints injuries and get a deep dive into sports medicine. We also…
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Engagement, Saints QB1 & LSU vs. Clemson Keys
We start off hour one with the biggest news in sports — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged, and our Taylor absolutely rages about it. We also…
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OTB Top 25, Mailbag, & FOX vs. YouTube TV
In hour two we reveal #5 in the OTB Top 25! We open up the OTB Mailbag, dive into FOX’s dispute with YouTube TV and why they need to reach an agreement before…
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Saints Cut Isaiah Foskey, LSU vs. Clemson Betting Lines & Predictions
We kick off hour three with Nick Underhill as breaking news drops — the Saints have cut Isaiah Foskey and Treyton Welch. We then take a look at the betting…
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Saints Roster Cuts + LSU vs. Clemson Preview
In hour one we update you on the roster cuts the Saints have already made. Then we preview LSU vs. Clemson and talk about what we’ll be keeping an eye on from…
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From No. 18 to Death Valley: Saints Talk & Weekend Winners
It’s a packed house this week as Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are joined by Devin Snow (aka Hold The Mayo) to break down a loaded football weekend. The squad…
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Week Zero Shockers & Saints Questions: QB Battles and O-Line Woes
Week Zero delivered some early fireworks, and Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are here to break it all down—starting with Iowa State’s surprising upset over Kansas…
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Earning 18: Nussmeier’s Honor & LSU’s Road Test at Clemson
Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn react to LSU naming quarterback Garrett Nussmeier as the recipient of the coveted No. 18 jersey for the 2025 season—a symbol of…
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LSU’s Permanent SEC Opponents + OTB Top 25 No. 7
In hour two we lay out the official OTB stance on which three “permanent” SEC opponents LSU should face every season. Plus, we reveal our No. 7 team in the OTB…
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New SEC Schedule + Saints QB1 Uncertainty
We kick things off breaking down the brand new SEC football schedule and what it means for LSU and the rest of the conference. Plus, the Saints are heading…
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SEC Schedule Debate, Herb Vincent Joins + Pontoon Parlay
In hour three we keep the SEC schedule talk rolling and give the official OTB stance. Herb Vincent stops by to give us more insight, and we fire off our very…
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Big Deal or No Big Deal & Munchies
In hour three we kick things off with Big Deal or No Big Deal. Chef Michael Johnson stops by for another round of Munchies. We dive into Matt’s musical career…
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LSU’s Indispensable Players
In hour one we break down the five indispensable players for LSU this season, with Jake making the case for why Harold Perkins has to be on that list. We also…
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OTB Top 25
In hour two we reveal the No. 8 team in the OTB Top 25! We also continue the conversation on LSU’s most indispensable players and break down why Harold Perkins…
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LSU Tigers on Coaches All-SEC Teams + Practice Report
In hour one we break down the Coaches All-SEC Teams and which Tigers earned the honor. We also dive into an LSU practice report with updates from fall camp.
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OTB Top 25 #9 Reveal + Saints Injury Talk with Dr. Ethridge
In hour two we reveal who comes in next on the OTB Top 25! Dr. Stephen Ethridge joins the show to break down the latest Saints injuries and give us some…
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Would You Rather + Dear Delondra + Flynn’s Retirement Story
We kick off hour three with Would You Rather, then it’s time for Dear Delondra. Matt shares his retirement story, and we wrap up by opening up some graded…
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Nick Underhill on Saints QB1 (Kind Of), Auburn’s Mickey Mouse Titles, and Bad Nicknames
In hour three we are joined by Nick Underhill, who may or may not tell us who the Saints QB1 is. We also talk about Auburn claiming Mickey Mouse championships…
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OTB Top 25, CFP Expansion, and Underrated LSU Moments
In hour two we give the 11th and 10th ranked teams in the OTB Top 25! We also do OTB Mailbag, dive back into the College Football Playoff expansion debate, and…
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Preseason Football, LSU Practice Updates, and Matt’s Star Position Rant
In hour one we talk some preseason football! Tay Tay gives us an update on LSU’s rotation changes along the offensive line and defensive backs. Plus, Matt goes…
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#12 in the OTB Top 25, LSU’s Run Game, and SEC Power Rankings
In hour two we reveal #12 in the OTB Top 25! We dive deep into LSU’s running game and what it could look like this season. We also break down the SEC power…