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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 Three | Power Four Picks, Heisman Predictions & Munchies
In hour three we make our picks for who will win each Power Four conference and predict who will take home the Heisman Trophy this season. Chef Michael Johnson…
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Hour Two | Bold Predictions & Stoppage Time
In hour two we start sprinkling in some of our bold predictions for the upcoming season and put a few of our hottest takes on the record. We also hit Stoppage…
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Hour One | LSU-Clemson is Almost Here! Players to Watch & Game Day Buzz
In hour one, the excitement is building as LSU’s campus starts to look and feel like it’s ready for game day. We dive into the players we’ll be watching most…
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Hour Three | Patriots Kicker Tricks, NFL-to-SEC Moves & LSU-Clemson
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Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge, Tyler Shough MVP Buzz & Will Helmers
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Hour One | LSU-Clemson Breakdown & Louisiana Prep Football
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Hour Three | Nick Underhill Talks Saints, OTB Mailbag & Ask the Bench
In hour three, Nick Underhill joins the show to break down the latest with the Saints as the regular season approaches. We also get to your questions in OTB…
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Hour Two | LSU Defensive Breakouts, Week 1 Games & Flynn vs. Analysts
In hour two we give our picks for the LSU defenders we think are poised for breakout seasons. We also take a look at the Week 1 college football slate and the…
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Hour One | LSU vs. the SEC, Clemson Game Week, & Remembering Jerry Stovall
In hour one we dive into the ongoing game of chicken between LSU and the SEC, including the possibility of the conference taking the drastic step of dropping…
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Hour Three | LSU’s Depth Chart, Finding the Bell Cow & Ask the Bench
In hour three we dive into LSU’s depth chart and break down the position groups we’ll be watching most closely as the Tigers prepare for Clemson. Along the…
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Hour Two | Sunken Pontoon Parlay, Week Zero & LSU-Clemson
In hour two we take a look at our sunken Pontoon Parlay and recap the Week Zero action from over the weekend. We also talk Scottie Scheffler before turning our…
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Hour One | GAME WEEK! Saints Roster Cuts & LSU-Clemson Begins
In hour one, GAME WEEK is finally here! After recapping our weekends, we dive into the Saints’ 53-man roster following final cuts and react to some of the…
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Hour Three | Cologne, Saints & LSU Talk, EPL Picks & Pontoon Parlay
In hour three, Devin Snow sticks around as we somehow get into conversations about cologne and planes before eventually making our way back to sports. We talk…
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Hour Two | Ross Dellenger Explains CFB’s Legal Mess & Devin Snow Joins
In hour two, Ross Dellenger joins the show to help us make sense of all the legal battles and eligibility issues currently reshaping college football. Then…
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Hour One | College Football is Back, NFL Preseason & Ripping Cards
In hour one we finally have actual college football games to talk about! We recap the action from Thursday night, including Louisiana Christian taking down…
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Hour Three | Who Goes Back-to-Back? NFL Turnarounds & Munchies
In hour three we debate Matt’s question: who is more likely to go back-to-back, Indiana or the Seahawks? We also look around the NFL and pick which team that…
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Hour Two | Saints Specialists, Boutte Traded & CFB’s Top 100
In hour two we break down the Saints’ kicker situation, which turns into a deeper conversation about the importance of specialists across the NFL. We react to…
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Hour One | Pep Rallies, LSU’s Run Game & The New No. 7s
In hour one we kick things off talking high school pep rallies and jamborees before somehow ending up in a conversation about musical instruments. Eventually…
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Hour Three | LSU’s Offense, Old Bold Predictions & Card Con
In hour three we look back at LSU’s terrible offense from last season and discuss what needs to change this year. We also revisit our bold predictions from a…
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Hour Two | Dr. Stephen Etheredge & LSU’s New No. 18
In hour two, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins the show before some LSU breaking news hits live on air. The Tigers officially announce who will wear the prestigious…
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Hour One | Jake Breaks Down LSU Practice & The SEC Responds
In hour one we get Jake's perspective on LSU practice and how the Tigers' operation compares to the NFL training camps he just visited. We also discuss the…
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Hour Three | Nick Underhill, LSU Basketball Breaking News & Ask the Bench
In hour three, Nick Underhill joins us to talk Saints and the latest surrounding the team. We then get some breaking news during the show as LSU basketball…
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Hour Two | RJ Luis Cleared, OTB Mailbag & The Big Ten Takes a Stand
In hour two we kick things off with LSU basketball as RJ Luis is granted an injunction allowing him to play this season. We get to OTB Mailbag before diving…
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Hour One | LSU Adds Xzavien Harris & College Football Chaos
In hour one we dive into LSU adding another player with NFL experience to the roster, this time former Ole Miss Rebel Xzavien Harris. We spend the majority of…
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Hour Three | Weekend Winners, Rolling Coal & Ask the Bench
In hour three we kick things off with Weekend Winners, highlighting who and what impressed us over the weekend. Then, naturally, the show takes a turn as we…
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Hour Two | Saints Depth Concerns & Predicting the Offense
In hour two we recap the Saints' preseason game and discuss why we're starting to get a little concerned about the depth on this roster. We also look ahead to…
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Hour One | Dae’Quan Wright & NFL-to-LSU?!
In hour one we hear about the Hester boys helping Matt move some furniture before diving into one of the strangest stories in college football. Dae’Quan Wright…
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Hour Two | Saints/Rams Joint Practice | QBs Around the League
Hour Two focuses on the Saints and Rams as we break down more from their joint practice and what stood out on both sides of the ball. Then, we go around the…
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Hour One | LSU Practice Report | Are the Bengals Back? Burrow Thinks So
We kick off Hour One with the latest from LSU practice as the Tigers continue preparations for the season. Are the Bengals finally back? We break down what…
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Hour Three | Vita Vea Gets Paid, The Value of Running Backs & Munchies
In hour three we hit some NFC South news as Vita Vea gets a contract extension with the Buccaneers. We also debate the importance of running backs and the…
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Hour Two | The Five-Year Eligibility Rule & Jack Pyburn
In hour two we continue diving into the new five-year eligibility rule and all the chaos it could create across college football. We spend much of the hour…
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Hour One | NFL Players Back to College?! LSU Eligibility Chaos & Saints Injuries
In hour one we dive into the latest chaos in college football, discussing the players currently in the NFL who now have a TRO that could give them another year…
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Hour Three | AP Top 25, Pablo Pledgescobar & Ask the Bench
In hour three, we revisit the AP Preseason Top 25 now that Jake is back and get his takes on which teams are ranked too high, too low and just right. We also…
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Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge, Jordan Tyson & AK’s MCL Injury
In hour two, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us to talk injuries as we get his perspective on Jordan Tyson’s hamstring and what his recovery could look like. We…
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Hour One | Jake is Back, NFC South Outlook & Kellen Moore’s Style
Jake is finally back in studio! In hour one, we get his biggest takeaways from his NFL training camp tour, including why he believes the Saints and Buccaneers…
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Hour Three | Nick Underhill Talks Saints, Fantasy Football & Ask the Bench
In hour three we kick things off with Nick Underhill to get the latest on the Saints as the regular season gets closer. We also dive into some fantasy football…
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Hour Two | Jordan Tyson's Injury, Jake Checks In & OTB Mailbag
In hour two we discuss Jordan Tyson's hamstring injury and what it could mean for LSU as the season approaches. Jake checks in from Tampa to talk NFL and share…
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Hour One | AP Preseason Poll: Who's Too High & Who's Too Low?
In hour one we react to the AP Preseason Top 25 and break down where teams landed heading into the 2026 season. We debate which teams are getting too much…
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Hour Three | Weekend Winners & Losers, Young QBs & Ask the Bench
In hour three we hand out our Weekend Winners and Losers before taking a look at the 2025 quarterback draft class and where things stand for the group. We also…
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Hour Two | Ross Jackson Talks Saints, LSU's D-Line & Jaxson Dart
In hour two, Ross Jackson joins us to kick things off with his takeaways from the Saints and the latest out of training camp. We shift to LSU football, where…
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Hour One | Saints Preseason Takeaways, Tommy John & Hayden Panettiere
In hour one we kick things off with conversations about Hayden Panettiere and Tommy John before turning our attention to the Saints. We recap their latest…
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Hour Three | More No. 5 Drama, Unc Matt & Ask the Bench
In hour three we continue the conversation surrounding Jayden Daniels and LSU's No. 5 situation before coming to terms with the fact that Matt is officially…
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Hour Two | Jake Weighs In on No. 5 & LSU Training Camp
In hour two we finally get Jake's thoughts on the Jayden Daniels-DJ Pickett No. 5 situation and where he stands on the controversy surrounding the jersey…
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Hour One | Remembering Skip Bertman & Jake Returns from Training Camp Tour
In hour one we remember the legendary Skip Bertman, who passed away early this morning at 88, and reflect on his remarkable legacy and impact on LSU, college…
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Hour Three | Lakers Sale, Squirrels, Munchies & Ask the Bench
In hour three we discuss the Lakers being sold before a major squirrel sighting completely derails the show and somehow leads us into a conversation about…
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Hour Two | More No. 5 Drama, NFL Preseason & Tulane's New Look
In hour two we continue the debate surrounding LSU's No. 5 and the Jayden Daniels-DJ Pickett situation. We also turn our attention to the NFL with some…
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Hour One | Dreams & Nightmares, Jayden Daniels & the No. 5 Drama
In hour one we somehow kick things off talking about Meek Mill's Dreams and Nightmares before diving into the drama surrounding LSU's No. 5. We debate Jayden…
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Hour Three | Kyler Murray Wins the Job, LSU's Louisiana Numbers & Ask the Bench
In hour three we react to Kyler Murray winning the quarterback battle in Minnesota and discuss what it means for the Vikings moving forward. We also take a…
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Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge, Golf Cheaters & Losing Gravity
In hour two, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us to talk training camp and the importance of staying hydrated during the brutal summer heat. We also dive into the…
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Hour One | LSU Practice Conspiracies & Cam Jordan's Injury
In hour one we break down the latest from LSU practice and officially begin pushing the narrative that there may be a conspiracy afoot at Tigers training camp…
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Hour Three | Saints Camp Report + NFL Wraparound
In hour three of Off the Bench, Matt Flynn and Chris Marler are joined by Nick Underhill for a report from day 10 of Saints camp. Next, Jacob Hester joins the…
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Hour Two | Saints Host Terrion Arnold + OTB Mailbag
In hour two of After Further Review, Matt Flynn, Chris Marler, Taylor Sharp and Musso react to the Saints hosting CB Terrion Arnold amid his serious legal…
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Hour One | Sam Leavitt Meets Media + LSU Football Practice Report
In hour one of Off the Bench, Matt Flynn, Chris Marler, Taylor Sharp and Musso kick off your morning reacting to Sam Leavitt's first media availability as the…
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Hour Three | Weekend Winners & Losers + NFL Playoff Predictions
Hour Three breaks down the biggest winners and losers from the weekend before turning to bold NFL playoff predictions. Which teams are trending up, who’s…
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Hour Two | Who Will Wear Number 18? + Reminiscing on Drew Brees
Hour Two dives into the question of who will wear No. 18 next, exploring the legacy and expectations that come with the number while looking back on Drew…
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Hour One | LSU Practice Report + Saints Training Camp + Drew Brees Hall of Fame
Hour One kicks off with the latest from LSU fall camp as we break down what stood out at practice and the biggest storylines surrounding the Tigers. We also…
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Hour Three | LSU Camp, Devin Snow, Lane Kiffin & Ask the Bench
In hour three we discuss the latest developments from LSU fall camp and react to incoming Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland's comments about winning…
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Hour Two | Saints Camp, Jake Checks In & LSU Players in the Pros
In hour two we break down the latest from Saints training camp, including the outlook for Kendre Miller and why Kellen Moore might be the nicest—and most…
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Hour One | Kids, Phones, the Hall of Fame Game & the Return of the Fullback
In hour one we kick things off with a conversation about when kids should get their first phones before recapping the NFL Hall of Fame Game and the biggest…
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Hour Three | Stefon Diggs to Washington, Munchies & Ask the Bench
In hour three we discuss the Commanders signing Stefon Diggs and why adding another proven playmaker is great news for Jayden Daniels' development. Chef…