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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 | LSU Lawsuit Discussion, LSU Baseball vs. Vandy & SEC Weekend Preview
In hour two of OTB we discuss a group of journalists suing LSU for information on funds allegedly being used to pay student athletes and explain why we think…
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Hour One | Matt vs. Coyotes, St. Patrick’s Day & Raiders Draft Talk
In hour one of OTB we talk about Matt killing coyotes before getting into some St. Patrick’s Day discussion. The conversation then shifts to the NFL as Matt…
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Hour Three | OTB Mailbag, Munchies & Jay Johnson Joins
In hour three of OTB we answer your questions during OTB Mailbag before getting into another edition of Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson. We also talk with…
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Hour Two | Movie Theaters, LSU Basketball & Spring Football
In hour two of OTB we talk about the movie theater experience before shifting to March Madness and LSU basketball as we discuss where things currently stand…
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Hour One | NFL Free Agency News & Early SEC Baseball Check-In
In hour one of OTB we talk about the latest news from NFL free agency before taking a look around the SEC to see how some teams are shaping up early in the…
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Hour Three | Rhino Fundraiser, Saints WR Targets & Jake Brown’s Homer
In hour three of OTB we get an update on the rhino that Matt wants the Wolfpack to buy, leading to the crew deciding they may need to hold an OTB car wash to…
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Hour Two | NFL Physicals with Dr. Etheredge, Maxx Crosby Talk & Kim Mulkey Joins
In hour two of OTB we talk about NFL physicals and what teams are actually looking for during the process with Dr. Etheredge. We continue our discussion about…
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Hour One | USA Falls in WBC, LSU Baseball Beats Creighton & NFL News
In hour one of OTB we talk about Team USA losing to Italy in the World Baseball Classic before shifting to LSU baseball getting a much-needed win over…
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Hour Three | Nick Underhill on Saints Free Agency, World Baseball Classic & More NFL
In hour one of OTB we continue our discussion on the Saints’ moves in free agency before shifting to some talk about the World Baseball Classic. The crew then…
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Hour Two | Saints Draft Debate, NFL Free Agency & Tua to Atlanta
In hour two of OTB we continue our discussion on the Saints’ moves in free agency before debating whether New Orleans should draft Mansoor Delane with the 8th…
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Hour One | LSU Baseball Talk, & Saints Free Agency
In hour one of OTB Alondra and Taylor open up the show talking LSU baseball and the Tigers’ recent struggles. Jake and Matt join in the second segment and fill…
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Hour Three | BK Interview Debate, Training Camp Fights & Ask the Bench
In hour three of OTB we talk about BK’s recent interview with SiriusXM and debate when and where we might see him coaching again. We also discover that Matt is…
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Hour Two | Tua Talk, Weekend Winners & Will Helmers Joins
In hour two of OTB we continue our discussion about Tua Tagovailoa and the latest NFL news before getting into our weekend winners. We also welcome Will…
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Hour One | Weekend Recap, LSU Baseball Struggles & Matt’s Black Widow
In hour one of OTB the crew recaps their weekend before diving into LSU baseball dropping a series to Sacramento State and how cold this offense continues to…
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Hour Three | Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Win, ESPN Baby Photos & Best Wedding Song Debate
In hour three of OTB we talk about Michael Jordan getting a win in NASCAR and what it means for his race team. We also take a look at the ESPN crew’s baby…
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Hour Two | Saints Free Agency, LSU Baseball Preview & Jay Clark Joins the Show
In hour two of OTB we continue our discussion on Saints free agency and what the Cam Jordan move means for the team’s cap space and offseason plans. We then…
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Hour One | Cam Jordan Free Agency & Saints Cap Space
In hour one of OTB we react to the news of Cam Jordan becoming a free agent and break down what it means for the Saints’ salary cap situation. How much money…
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Hour Three | Crawfish Houses, Lou Holtz Clip & Munchies
In hour three of OTB, Matt discovers the concept of crawfish houses, leading to some laughs in studio. He also shares a Lou Holtz video that completely blows…
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Hour Two | Saints Draft Strategy & Kiffin Tweet Throwbacks
In hour two of OTB, we continue our discussion about the upcoming NFL Draft and what the Saints might do in free agency so they don’t have to spend valuable…
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Hour One | LSU Baseball Slip-Up & Saints Draft Debate
In hour one of OTB, we react to LSU baseball’s tough loss to ULL and what went wrong in the midweek matchup. The conversation shifts to the NFL Draft as some…
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Hour Three | Most Hated Teams, LSU Baseball vs. ULL & Ask the Bench
In hour three of OTB, the crew debates which team is currently the most hated in college football. We also preview LSU baseball’s matchup against ULL, Matt…
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Hour Two | Youth Baseball Wear & Tear, Burning CDs & Coach Mulkey
In hour two of OTB, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins the show as we discuss youth baseball culture, the heavy volume of games and practices, and how it can impact…
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Hour One | Wolfpack Reunion, Saints Staff News & QB Market Talk
In hour one of OTB, the whole Wolfpack is finally back together. We react to Will Clapp joining the Saints staff, break down the latest NFL quarterback…
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NFL Combine Standouts, Weekend Winners & Draft Stock Risers | Devin Snow Joins
Hour Three of the Show It’s Hour Three and time for Weekend Winners — with a couple of losers mixed in. Jacob Hester, Matt Flynn and the crew hand out their…
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New Orleans Saints No. 8 Pick Breakdown: Tight End at 8? Trade Back Strategy + LSU Baseball 3-0 Weekend
Hour Two of the Show In Hour Two, the focus shifts to the NFL Draft and what the New Orleans Saints should do with the No. 8 overall pick. Jacob Hester and…
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LSU Baseball Weekend Sweep Reaction + Dominant Pitching Takeaways & NFL Combine Standouts
Hour One of the Show In Hour One, the guys break down a big weekend for LSU Baseball after a three-game sweep. Jacob Hester, Matt Flynn and Musso share their…
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Hour Three | Champagne Shenanigans, Fur Ball & AI Weirdness
Champagne Shenanigans returns for one show only as Rivers joins the crew to talk Fur Ball, confusing Tesla doors, and the growing world of AI-generated high…
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Hour Two | Targeting Rule Talk, Augusta Dreams & LSU Gymnastics
In hour two of OTB, we discuss possible changes to the targeting rule and Matt laments the reality that he may never get to tee it up at Augusta. Jay Clark…
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Hour One | Combine Check-In, Senior Night Win & Remembering a Tiger
In hour one of OTB, we briefly touch on the NFL Combine before shifting to LSU women’s basketball and their Senior Night win over Tennessee, clinching a double…
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Hour Three | Fight Talk, Ageless Pool Skills & Jay Johnson on LSU Baseball
In hour three of OTB, we revisit Mayweather vs. Pacquiao and marvel at a 98-year-old pool player who still has game. LSU head coach Jay Johnson joins us to…
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Hour Two | Punch the Monkey, Will Clapp Retires & Saints Draft Praise
In hour two of OTB, Alondra introduces Matt to the concept of “punch the monkey,” leading to some confusion and laughs. We also react to Will Clapp announcing…
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Hour One | Overtime Win, Stray Cats & Coaching Rankings
In hour one of OTB, we recap LSU men’s basketball’s overtime win over Ole Miss from last night and what it means for the Tigers. The conversation takes a…
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Hour Three | Kim Mulkey Joins, Saints Franchise Tag Talk & NFL Head-Scratchers
In hour three of OTB, Coach Kim Mulkey joins the show before the conversation shifts to the NFL. We debate who the Saints should franchise tag, question what…
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Hour Two | Combine Medicals, Gruesome Injuries & Eligibility Debates
In hour two of OTB, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us to break down the NFL Combine from a team doctor’s perspective and what medical staffs are really…
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Hour One | Midweek Baseball Perspective, Combine Speed & Hockey Takes
In hour one of OTB, we break down LSU baseball’s midweek loss to McNeese and explain why it’s far from a reason to panic. We shift to the NFL Combine and…
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Hour Three | Saints at the Combine, Cap Talk & LSU Game Preview
In hour three of OTB, we look at the NFL Combine through a Saints lens with Nick Underhill, focusing on roster needs and the ever-important salary cap. The…
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Hour Two | World Cup Tensions, Gunner Rivers’ Decision & Indy Time Confusion
In hour two of OTB, we discuss the growing tension in Mexico as the World Cup approaches, with several matches set to be played there. We also talk about…
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Hour One | Inside the NFL Combine
In hour one of OTB, Jake joins the show live from Indianapolis to talk all things NFL Combine. The crew shares their experiences from Indy and gives you a…
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Hour Three | NFL Combine Buzz, Olympics Update & LSU Softball
In hour three of OTB, we dive into the NFL Combine and what to watch as draft season ramps up. Devin Snow joins the show as the Olympic conversation continues…
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Hour Two | Early Weekend Winners, Mental Health Spotlight & LSU Baseball
In hour two of OTB, we roll out an early edition of Weekend Winners before shifting to an important conversation on mental health. Jordan Tabor and Shelley…
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Hour One | USA Tops Canada on Ice & LSU Baseball Weekend Recap
In hour one of OTB, we react to Team USA taking down Canada in hockey and what that win meant on the international stage. We also break down LSU baseball’s…
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Hour Three | Saints Check-In, Top CFB Players & LSU Baseball
Hour three kicks off with Ross Jackson joining the show to talk all things Saints and where the team stands right now. We take a look at CBS Sports’ list of…
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Hour Two | Finebaum Crowns Kiffin, Saints Talk & Gymnastics Spotlight
In hour two of OTB, we react to Paul Finebaum saying Lane Kiffin won the offseason, with Taylor explaining why he agrees with that take. We also shift to the…
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Hour One | LSU Baseball Preview, Tigers Top Ole Miss & Georgia’s Ongoing Issues
In hour one of OTB, we set the table for LSU baseball as the Tigers get ready to face Indiana and the rest of the Jacksonville tournament field. We also recap…
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Hour Three | Big Deal or No Big Deal, Munchies & Olympic Talk
In hour three of OTB, we kick things off with Big Deal or No Big Deal, debating some truly important topics—like whether iguanas belong on pizza. Chef Michael…
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Hour Two | Saints RB Needs, LSU Season Ticket Surge & College Hoops Talk
In hour two of OTB, we break down the Saints’ running back room and discuss what pieces they should be looking to add moving forward. We also react to the…
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Hour One | Baseball Bounce-Back & Top Offenses in College Football
In hour one of OTB, we recap LSU baseball’s win over Nicholls and what stood out from the Tigers on the diamond. We also take a look at CBS Sports’ projection…
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Hour Three | LSU Football, Saints Talk & Mardi Gras Vibes
In hour three of OTB, we pivot back to LSU football before Devin Snow joins the show to talk Saints football with Mardi Gras season officially in full swing…
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Hour Two | Olympic Injuries, Baseball Matchups & A Wild IMG Academy Story
In hour two of OTB, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins the show as we dive into Olympic injuries, Patrick Mahomes, and what the wear-and-tear really looks like at the…
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Hour One | Hoops Frustrations, Baseball vs. Nicholls & Leap Year Logic
In hour one of OTB, we react to LSU men’s basketball’s loss to Texas and where things continue to feel off with the program. We shift gears to baseball and…
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Hour Three | Saints Talk with Nick Underhill, Olsen Stays, NDSU Joins Mountain West & Ask the Bench
In hour three of OTB, Nick Underhill joins us to break down the latest Saints news and what we’re tracking on that front. We react to Jake Olsen remaining on…
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Hour Two | LSU Football & Saints Talk, OTB Mailbag & Sports Roundup with Patrick Wright
In hour two of Off the Bench, we open with some LSU football and Lane Kiffin chatter, including recruiting buzz and how the Tigers are shaping up under the new…
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Hour One | Tigers Roll, Early Optimism & Revisiting Hunt’s Bold Predictions
In hour one of Off the Bench, we recap LSU’s Monday night win over Kent State and talk through the growing excitement surrounding this team. We also rewind to…
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Hour Three | Weekend Winners, Softball & Closing Out with Ask the Bench
In hour three of Off the Bench, we hand out Weekend Winners before shifting to LSU softball and women’s basketball. We preview LSU’s Monday night baseball…
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Hour Two | Football Talk, Saints Check-In & LSU Baseball with Patrick Coogan
In hour two of Off the Bench, we mix in some LSU football and Saints discussion before turning the focus to LSU baseball. Former Tiger Patrick Coogan joins us…
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Hour One | Opening Weekend Takeaways & Early Baseball Buzz
In hour one of OTB, Alondra and Taylor recap opening weekend for LSU baseball, breaking down who stood out right away and what caught their attention. They…
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Hour Two | Chambliss Returns, Valentine’s Day & LSU’s Rotation
In hour two of OTB, we react to Trinidad Chambliss getting another year of eligibility and what that means for LSU moving forward. The conversation drifts into…