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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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Saints, Jags End Preseason Clash in a Draw
We recap the Saints vs. Jags preseason game and break down the tight QB battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, plus other standouts from the draw. We…
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Weekend Winners, Saints Talk with Devin Snow, and AP All-Time All-American Debate
In hour three we kick things off with Weekend Winners! Devin Snow joins us to break down Saints vs. Jags. We also take a look at the AP’s all-time All-American…
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#18 Talk & Whit Weeks Impact
We kick off the show fired up for football season! The crew debates who should be named LSU’s next #18 and what that honor means for the program. We take a…
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OTB Top 25 Pick #13 & LSU’s Key Position Group
We give pick #13 in the OTB preseason Top 25 and debate which LSU position group needs to step up most before the season kicks off. Plus, Bobby Carpenter joins…
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Ross Jackson on Saints-Rams Practice, Hester/Flynn Joint Card & 2025 Bold Predictions
Ross Jackson joins us to kick things off with his report from Saints and Rams joint practice. Chris with 4C Custom Cards comes in with a Jacob Hester and Matt…
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Big Deal or No Big Deal, Bennie Brazell, & Munchies
We kick things off with Big Deal or No Big Deal, get a surprise visit from Bennie Brazell in studio, then Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies before we…
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OTB Top 25 & Clemson Offense Breakdown
We reveal #14 in the OTB Top 25, then Jake and Matt break down Clemson’s offensive schemes and what LSU’s defense must do to shut them down.
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Saints Camp & LSU Camp Check-In
We break down the latest from Saints training camp and LSU fall camp, looking at key storylines, standout performances, and what’s next for both teams.
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Sweet 16 in the OTB Top 25 & OTB Mailbag
We reveal #16 on the OTB Preseason Top 25, dig into your questions with the OTB Mailbag, and talk LSU’s defense — including why the Weeks brothers could be a…
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Top 25 Countdown, Venmo Scandals & SEC Talk
We reveal #15 in the OTB Preseason Top 25, dive into John Mateer’s questionable Venmo transactions, and get into some SEC football with Chris Marler.
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Would You Rather, Dear Delondra & Saints QB Talk
It’s Would You Rather Wednesday, Alondra dishes out some life advice in Dear Delondra, we break down the Saints roster & QB situation, and wrap things up with…
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AP Top 25 Overreactions
We break down the newly released AP Top 25 poll — who’s ranked just right, who’s too high, and who’s too low. Plus, we predict which team in the top 9 won’t…
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Saints, Suspicious Venmos & Ask the Bench
We start with Nick Underhill breaking down the latest on the Saints, react to OU QB John Mateer’s questionable Venmo activity, and wrap things up with Ask the…
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#17 in the OTB Top 25, Rookie QB Rankings & LSU Practice Report
Alondra reveals pick #17 in our OTB Preseason Top 25! Tay Tay gives his top three rookie quarterbacks from the weekend’s action, and we close the hour with a…
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Saints Preseason Recap – Defense Shines, Offense Struggles
We open the show recapping the Saints’ preseason matchup against the Chargers — and while the offense left a lot to be desired, the defense came to play. Matt…
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Weekend Winners, Saints Talk & LLWS
We kick things off with Weekend Winners! Devin Snow joins us to commiserate about the Saints, we dive into the Little League World Series, and wrap things up…
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Dear Delondra, Football Talk & Ask the Bench
We kick off Hour Three with another round of Dear Delondra, tackling your life questions with honesty and laughs. Then it’s back to football as we react to the…
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Nuss Rumors, QB Room Breakdown, Hall & Oates Drama, and Jamboree Geography
In Hour One, we dig into the Garrett Nussmeier injury rumors and what it means for the rest of the LSU QB room. We pivot to a little music drama with the Hall…
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Preseason Battles, Browns Drama, and OTB Top 25 No. 19
In Hour Two, Jake gives us his pick for #19 in the OTB Preseason Top 25. We dive into NFL preseason action, including the Browns’ QB situation, and preview the…
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#19 in the OTB Top 25, Underrated LSU Defender & Smelling Salts Redemption?
In Hour Two, Matt reveals his pick for #19 in the OTB Preseason Top 25. We debate which LSU defensive player isn’t getting enough love heading into the season…
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Big Deal or No Big Deal, Saints Talk, & Munchies!
We kick off Hour Three with another round of Big Deal or No Big Deal, then dive into the latest from Saints training camp. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for…
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Dispelling Nussmeier Injury Rumors
We kick off Hour One by addressing and dispelling the Garrett Nussmeier rumors floating around online. Then it’s back to school season, and we take a nostalgic…
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#20 in the OTB Top 25, WNBA Drama, Furry QB Rumors & Tush Push Debate
We reveal #20 in the OTB Preseason Top 25, break down the latest WNBA drama, and unpack wild internet rumors about TCU’s QB1. Then it’s Would You Rather…
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OTB Hits Netflix, Smelling Salts Banned, and LSU Run Game Talk
We kick off Hour One celebrating the OTB crew’s cameo on Netflix’s SEC: Any Given Saturday and share our thoughts on the new docuseries. We react to the NFL…
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Saints Unofficial Depth Chart, Chargers Preview & Ask the Bench
We open Hour Three breaking down the Saints’ unofficial depth chart, where all three QBs are still listed — what does it mean heading into the preseason? We…
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Nick Checks In from Saints Camp, Ask the Bench
We start Hour Three talking Jake Haener and what his role could look like in the Saints QB room. Nick Underhill joins us live from practice with the latest…
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OTB Mailbag + #21 in the OTB Preseason Top 25
Hour Two opens with Alondra revealing her pick for #21 in our OTB Preseason Top 25. Then we dive into your questions for a fun round of the OTB Mailbag…
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Coaches Poll Reactions, LSU Camp Talk & Matt’s Practice Takeaways
We kick off Hour One reacting to the newly released AP Top 25 Coaches Poll — who’s overrated, underrated, and flying under the radar. We also dive into LSU…
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Weekend Winners, Dev Talks LSU–Clemson, QB Battles & Ask the Bench
Hour Three kicks off with Weekend Winners, then Devin Snow joins us to talk Saints camp and look ahead to LSU vs. Clemson, as he preps for the trip to South…
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Big Fav Talks D-Line, OTB Top 25 Rolls On, Bill Bender Talks CFB
We kick off Hour Two with Marlon “Big Fav” Favorite joining us to break down the defensive line and share insight from camp. Jake reveals #22 in our OTB…
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LSU Camp Takeaways, Darryus McKinley Commits, & Tay Tay’s Top Three
We kick off Hour One with Jake and Tay Tay’s biggest takeaways from LSU training camp after being on-site this weekend. Bryce Koon joins us to talk recruiting…
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Love Is Blind... and So Is the Trade Deadline?
Alondra takes a poll: Should she apply to be on Love Is Blind? The room weighs in. Then we get back on track with a look at future Hall of Fame candidates…
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Caulk Talk & Camp Stock
We kick things off with some home improvement wisdom—because as everyone knows, you can’t beat a good caulk job. Then it's back to football as we reveal our…
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Saints QB Battle and Receiving Room
We kick off the show debating whether it’s a good or bad thing that the Saints have a true three-way QB battle brewing. We also take a look at the WR room…
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Jake Talks with Kellen Moore + Munchies and Ask the Bench
We play Jake’s interview with Kellen Moore and hear what the Saints OC had to say about his first training camp as a head coach. Chef Michael Johnson joins us…
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Bobby Carpenter Talks Big Ten + JD Pickell Picks LSU to Win It All
We kick off hour two with Bobby Carpenter to talk Ohio State and Big Ten football. Jake Haener took first-team snaps at Saints camp—how's the QB battle…
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Jake Returns from Saints Camp, But Does Matt Even Need Him?
Jake is back from Saints training camp—only to learn Matt thrived without him. We break down Jake’s takeaways from camp, his thoughts on the Saints roster, and…
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Dear Delondra Returns, LSU Camp Talk, Baseball Trivia & Ask the Bench
Hour Three kicks off with Dear Delondra—where we dive into ghosting, surprise fatherhood, and how to celebrate anniversaries. Matt drops a fun baseball trivia…
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Matt Hosts Solo! Saints QB Battle, Coaching Confidence, LSU Camp Talk
In Hour Two, Jake heads out to Saints training camp, leaving Matt solo on the mic for the first time! We talk Spencer Rattler and the QB battle in New Orleans…
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Saints Camp Updates, Flynn & Hester Training Camp Memories, OTB Top 25 Kicks Off
In Hour One, we dive into the latest from Saints training camp, Matt and Jake share some old camp stories from their playing days, and we officially launch our…
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Nick Underhill on Saints Camp & QB Battle, Sports Betting Chaos, Ask the Bench
Hour Three kicks off with Nick Underhill giving us the latest from Saints training camp, including an update on the quarterback battle. We dive into the…
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Autograph Hounds + 2015 Royals(?) + LSU Training Camp w/ Russell Shepard
In Hour Two we discuss autograph hounds and, for some reason, the 2015 Royals. We also dive into LSU training camp updates and are joined by former Tiger…
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OTB Mailbag + Football Alliances + Saints Camp Talk
We open Hour One diving into where our football loyalties lie, and begin breaking down the early storylines from Saints training camp. We also do OTB mailbag
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Baseball HOF Inductees + Saints & LSU Camp Updates
We keep the Weekend Winners rolling in Hour Three by discussing the Baseball Hall of Fame inductees. Devin Snow joins the show to talk Saints training camp…
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Taylor’s Top 5 Weekend Moments + NFL Storylines + Weekend Winners
We kick off Hour Two with Taylor’s Top 5 moments from the weekend. Then we go around the room to share our most intriguing NFL storylines heading into the…
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Saints QB Battle Heats Up + Bennie Logan Talks LSU’s Defense
We open Hour One with a deep dive into Saints training camp and how the quarterback competition is shaping up early on. Bennie Logan joins the show to share…
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More Saints Camp Talk, Trading Cards & Vibes
Hour Three rolls on with more takeaways from Saints training camp. We dive into the world of trading cards, spin some good tunes, and wrap up the show with a…
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Saints Training Camp Heats Up + Noah Fant Visits
In Hour Two, we break down the latest from Saints training camp, including the surprise visit from free agent tight end Noah Fant. Could he be a fit in the…
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Where's Tay Tay? Brian Kelly Sparks LSU–Clemson Tension
We kick off Hour One trying to figure out where Tay Tay mysteriously disappeared to. Then, we dive into Brian Kelly’s recent comments at the Rotary Club and…
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Soggy Sandwiches, Craig David Confusion & Big Deal or No Big Deal
Hour Three kicks off with Big Deal or No Big Deal before we dive into Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson — where we learn Alondra prefers her sandwiches soggy…
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Saints Ranked Last in NFL Roster Rankings?! Debating the List + Matt Flynn Gets Got Again
In Hour Two, we react to a national ranking that places the Saints dead last in NFL roster strength. The guys debate the validity of the list and which teams…
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LSU's 2025 Swing Game Debate, Toughest 3-Game Stretch
We kick off Hour One debating what LSU’s true “swing game” is in 2025 after one article pointed to the season opener vs. Clemson. We also break down the…
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Jacob Hester Retires, Dear Delondra Returns, Scottie Scheffler’s Caddy Gets Paid
In Hour Three, we bring back Dear Delondra, Jacob Hester makes his official NFL retirement announcement, and we react to the massive earnings of Scottie…
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Matt Flynn Officially Retires, Richard Dickson Talks Tight Ends & 2025 Season Preview
Hour Two kicks off with a surprise as Matt Flynn makes his official NFL retirement announcement. Richard Dickson joins the show to talk all things tight ends…
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Tyrann Mathieu Retires: Honoring the Honey Badger’s Legendary Career
We open the show paying tribute to LSU legend and Super Bowl champ Tyrann Mathieu as he officially retires from the NFL. We reflect on his unforgettable…
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Nick Underhill on Saints QB Room & New Uniforms, Tour de France Update, Ask the Bench
Hour Three kicks off with Nick Underhill breaking down the Saints QB room — just as the team drops their new alternate uniforms! We get his live reaction and…
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Football is Back! Will Clapp on Saints Camp, Blake Baker Previews LSU Defense
Football season is officially in the air! We talk the start of NFL and college training camps. Saints OL Will Clapp joins to preview Saints camp, and LSU DC…
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SEC Media Days Recap & Biggest Takeaways
We open the show recapping our trip to SEC Media Days and sharing our biggest takeaways from the week in Atlanta.
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Devin Snow Talks UFC 318 & Saints Camp, NFL MVP Darkhorse, Tribute to Dan Borne & Ask the Bench
Hour Three features Devin Snow breaking down UFC 318 and early Saints training camp vibes. Taylor gives his NFL darkhorse MVP pick, we pay tribute to the…
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Weekend Winners & Losers, Ross Jackson on Saints
Hour Two kicks off with Weekend Winners & Losers, then we dive into the Bengals’ moves, Shemar Stewart’s potential, and Trey Hendrickson’s situation. Plus…