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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 Two | Cleveland’s QB Battle, Jake’s Camp Tour & Ole Miss Rings
In hour two we break down the quarterback battle in Cleveland before Jake checks in from Browns training camp with an update from his NFL tour and what he has…
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Hour One | The Tripod Returns, No. 5 & LSU Training Camp
The Tripod is back together in hour one as the crew discusses DJ Pickett becoming the first Tiger to wear the iconic No. 5 jersey since Jayden Daniels. We also…
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Hour Three | LSU's Next Business Move, NFL Contracts & Ask the Bench
In hour three we discuss LSU Athletics' potential new business venture and what it could mean for the future of the department. We also react to several new…
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Hour Two | Dr. Stephen Etheredge, AP Top 25 & Notre Dame Debate
In hour two, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins the show to discuss his role and responsibilities during LSU training camp, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look…
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Hour One | Trains, Tigers & the Start of Fall Camp
In hour one, the conversation somehow goes off the rails with an unexpected amount of train talk before shifting to the start of LSU fall camp. With the Tigers…
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Hour Three | Nick Underhill, Aaron Rodgers & Ask the Bench
In hour three we catch up with Nick Underhill to break down the first day of Saints training camp and the biggest storylines emerging from practice. We also…
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Hour Two | Jake Checks In, Mike Vrabel Stories & Day One of Camp
In hour two, Jake checks in from his NFL training camp tour and shares how the trip has gone so far, including details from his conversation with Patriots head…
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Hour One | Richard Dickson Co-Hosts & LSU Training Camp Begins
In hour one, former LSU Tiger Richard Dickson joins the show as co-host as the Tigers officially report for fall training camp. The crew discusses what players…
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Hour Three | Weekend Winners & Losers, 49ers Drama & Ask the Bench
In hour three we hand out our Weekend Winners and Losers before breaking down the latest situation surrounding the 49ers and EMF. We also discuss the growing…
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Hour Two | Logan Schmidt to LSU, Training Camp Begins & Saints Updates
In hour two we finally get into some LSU sports, reacting to Logan Schmidt officially joining the Tigers after deciding not to sign with the Cleveland…
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Hour One | Dodgers Debate, Spider-Man & Sports Shenanigans
In hour one we kick things off the way only OTB can, bouncing from a botched national anthem to the new Spider-Man movie and the ever-questionable work of…
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Hour Three | Tony Romo & The SEC's Most Impactful Non-QBs
In hour three we revisit the latest surrounding Tony Romo before shifting our focus to the SEC, debating which non-quarterbacks will have the biggest impact on…
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Hour Two | Which SEC Teams Are Overrated?
In hour two we debate which SEC teams are getting too much preseason hype and explain why we think they're being overrated heading into the 2026 season. The…
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Hour One | Chris Olave Gets Paid & Baker Mayfield's Contract Comments
In hour one we react to Chris Olave's new contract with the Saints and share our thoughts on what it means for both the team and the talented receiver moving…
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Hour Three | SEC Coaches Under Pressure, Munchies & Ask the Bench
In hour three, the crew debates which SEC coaches are set up for long-term success and which ones could be headed toward failure. Later, Chef Michael Johnson…
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Hour Two | Komodo Dragons, OTB Mailbag & Jersey Patch Debate
In hour two, a conversation about Komodo dragons somehow turns into a discussion about the Saints—because that's just how this show works. The crew also opens…
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Hour One | Marler is Back, Taysom Hill's Legacy & Demetrius Byrd
In hour one, Chris Marler is back as guest co-host and finally nails the show's signature "yo's." The crew reflects on Taysom Hill's lasting impact on the…
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Hour Three | Razor Report, Logan Schmidt & Ask the Bench
In hour three we get a Razor Report from Tay Tay, who even introduces us to Lil Razor. We also discuss Logan Schmidt's decision not to sign with the Cleveland…
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Hour Two | Dr. Stephen Etheredge, SEC Media Days & Vrabel's PR Pup
In hour two we're joined by Dr. Stephen Etheredge, who helps address some of the crew's concerns about Chris Marler's health. We also discuss Bret Bielema's…
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Hour One | Marler Co-Hosts, Ole Miss Lawsuit & Princewill Umanmielen
In hour one, Chris Marler joins the show as guest co-host, and the conversation starts exactly where you'd expect—with Mercury being in retrograde. From there…
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Hour Three | Nick Underhill, LSU Breakout Picks & Ask the Bench
In hour three we kick things off with Nick Underhill, who joins the show to break down the start of Saints training camp and what he's watching as practices…
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Hour Two | Saban or Brees, Andrew Hatch & Matt's Costume
In hour two we debate one of the toughest what-if scenarios in Louisiana sports history: would you rather Nick Saban had stayed at LSU if it meant Drew Brees…
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Hour One | Saints Training Camp, Drew Brees & A New Era
In hour one we react to the Saints officially reporting to training camp and discuss why the feeling surrounding the team is completely different from this…
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Hour Three | Logan Schmidt's Future, Trey'Dez Green & Ask the Bench
In hour three we react to Logan Schmidt's decision not to sign with the Cleveland Guardians and debate what's next, with Alondra making the case that the…
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Hour Two | NFL QB Rooms & Baker Mayfield's Future
In hour two we break down some of the quarterback rooms around the NFL, including Atlanta's injury-plagued group, and discuss what it could mean for the…
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Hour One | LSU's SEC Poll Position & Breakout Players
In hour one we shoot the sh** like usual before diving into the SEC preseason media poll, where LSU landed, and why Oklahoma may have been the biggest team to…
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Hour Three | Sophie Cunningham, Diego Pavia & Ask the Bench
In hour three we discuss Sophie Cunningham's comments about the growth of women's sports before reacting to the news that former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego…
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Hour Two | Is Oklahoma Still Underrated? & OTB Mailbag
In hour two we debate whether Oklahoma can still be considered underrated if everyone keeps calling the Sooners a sleeper, and discuss why some people remain…
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Hour One | Richard Dickson Fills In, Lane Kiffin & Jon Sumrall
In hour one, Matt is back in the studio while Jake battles travel delays from Tampa, so former LSU Tiger Richard Dickson joins the show. The crew covers a…
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Hour Three | Roman Harper, LSU's New-Look Defense & Ask the Bench
In hour three we discuss Trey'Dez Green and his potential impact before Roman Harper joins the show to talk Saints football and the biggest storylines heading…
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Hour Two | Lane Kiffin Takes the Stage
In hour two we carry Lane Kiffin's SEC Media Days press conference, which surprisingly stretches to nearly 30 minutes. The rest of the hour is spent breaking…
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Hour One | Whit Weeks Joins the Show & LSU's Defensive Outlook
In hour one we kick off the show with LSU linebacker Whit Weeks, who joins us to talk Tigers football and the upcoming season. We follow up by breaking down…
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Hour Three | Lane Kiffin’s Expectations, Greg Sankey & Billy Liucci
In hour three, Blain Crain joins us to talk Ole Miss, LSU and the unreal expectations surrounding Lane Kiffin. Billy Liucci stops by to do a little humble…
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Hour Two | Battling Through, Clark Lea & Danny Wuerffel
In hour two, live from SEC Media Days, we battle through some lingering technical difficulties before getting the show fully back on track. We discuss Jared…
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Hour Three | Alex Golesh, Shane Beamer & Ask the Bench
In hour three we talk Auburn football and what Alex Golesh could bring to the Tigers. We also discuss South Carolina, Shane Beamer and the expectations…
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Hour Two | Can Vanderbilt Stay Relevant? & Tommy Tanks Stays Hot
In hour two we discuss whether Vanderbilt can sustain its recent momentum and remain relevant in the SEC and college football landscape. We also dive into…
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Hour One | LaNorris Sellers Debate, JD PicKell Prank & Chris Marler Crashes In
In hour one we recap the biggest takeaways from Day 1 of SEC Media Days before discussing Will Stein's move to Kentucky. The crew unveils a plan to prank Matt…
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Hour Three | World Cup, The Open & Jim Nagy
In hour three we discuss the latest storylines from the FIFA World Cup and The Open Championship before Jim Nagy joins the show to talk college football and…
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Hour Two | Tony Barnhart, & Tennessee's QB Battle
In hour two we continue our live coverage from SEC Media Days in Tampa, discussing new LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt and what he brings to the Tigers. Mr…
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Hour One | Live from SEC Media Days: Nick Rodriguez & David Epps
In hour one of OTB, live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, we visit with Missouri linebacker Nick Rodriguez and Peach Bowl CEO David Epps. We also bring you the…
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Hour Three | Flynn's Finger Point, Devin Snow & Ask the Bench
In hour three we revisit Flynn's infamous finger-pointing moment at the Senior Bowl before Devin Snow joins the show to share his favorite Tiger Stadium…
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Hour Two | Is Dabo on the Hot Seat? & Tiger Stadium Memories
In hour two we continue our discussion on Clemson and debate whether Dabo Swinney is entering the hottest seat of his career. We also open up the phone lines…
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Hour One | Taylor's Last Child-Free Weekend, SEC Media Days & LSU's No. 18
In hour one of OTB we talk about Taylor enjoying his last weekend before becoming a dad. We also preview SEC Media Days and joke that Matt definitely won't…
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Hour Three | Top 10 QBs, Munchies & Saints Draft Value
In hour three we break down Jake's top 10 NFL quarterbacks and explain why we agree with leaving Brock Purdy off the list, despite plenty of pushback from…
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Hour Two | Tommy White Gets the Call, Saints RB Room & Bill Bender
In hour two we celebrate Tommy White being called up to the Athletics before discussing Alvin Kamara confirming he'll be back with the Saints this season and…
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Hour One | Bert Jones Honored & Who Should Be Next?
In hour one we discuss LSU announcing that Bert Jones' jersey will be retired in Tiger Stadium and reflect on what the honor means. We also debate which former…
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Hour Three | Top 5 NFL QBs, HGTV Rabbit Hole & Ask the Bench
In hour three we reveal our top five quarterbacks in the NFL heading into the 2026 season and debate where the league's biggest stars belong. Somehow, the…
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Hour Two | SEC Media Days Continues, Keith Carter & Connor O'Gara
In hour two we continue our coverage of SEC Media Days, revisit the discussion surrounding Keith Carter and the Ole Miss-to-LSU transfer situation, and are…
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Hour One | Media Days Prank, Ole Miss vs. LSU & Chris Doering
In hour one of OTB we hatch a plan to prank Matt during SEC Media Days by seeing if he can spot a completely made-up person. We also discuss the possibility of…
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Hour Three | Nick Underhill Talks Saints, SEC Media Days & Ask the Bench
In hour three, Nick Underhill joins us to talk Saints and the biggest storylines surrounding the team. We also discuss the latest from SEC Media Days before…
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Hour Two | Saints Record Predictions, OTB Mailbag & Why It’s Not Power
In hour two we go through the Saints’ schedule and give our predictions for what a realistic record looks like this season. We also dive into OTB Mailbag…
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Hour One | Home Run Derby Debate, World Cup Final Four & Sports' Best Feeling
In hour one of OTB we discuss why the MLB Home Run Derby just doesn't have the same magic it once did before debating the best feeling in all of sports. We…
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Hour Three | Marler Monday, SEC Media Days & Ask the Bench
It's another Marler Monday as we hand out our Weekend Winners before diving back into SEC football and everything coming out of SEC Media Days. We wrap up the…
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Hour Two | SEC Media Days, LSU Trap Games & Road Trip Draft
We kick off hour two talking SEC Media Days before taking a closer look at LSU's schedule and identifying the Tigers' biggest trap games this season. We also…
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Hour One | Wolfpack Reunion, MLB Draft Recap & UFC
The Wolfpack is back together! We kick off hour one recapping the MLB Draft as several LSU Tigers hear their names called, while a handful of highly touted…
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Hour Three | New Orleans Saints Schedule | Devin Snow Joins The Show
On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the difficulty of the New Orleans Saints schedule and Devin Snow joins the show.
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Hour Two | Top Trades In NFL History | LSU Basketball Misses Out On Top Recruit
On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the top trades in NFL History and some LSU basketball recruiting news.
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Hour One | LSU Athletics Financial Plan | World Cup Talk
On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the scheduled meeting with LSU donors to discuss financial plans and they also talk some World Cup.
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HOUR THREE | SEC Football Preview | Munchies
Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn close out hour three of Off the Bench by taking a trip around the SEC to identify the teams that could surprise—or disappoint—fans…
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HOUR TWO | Saints Breakout Player | CFB's New Teams
Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are back for hour two of Off the Bench. Flynn puts his college football knowledge to the test by trying to name all 16 teams in the…