
Off The Bench
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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 Flynn joint card! We give our NFL and CFB bold predictions for 2025 and wrap up with Ask the Bench.

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 wrap up with Ask the Bench.

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.

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.

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 Ask the Bench.

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.

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 big part of it.

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 Bench.

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 even be ranked by season’s end.

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 with Ask the Bench.

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 breaks down why the QB position likely won’t be the team’s biggest problem, even after an uninspiring showing.

#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 fresh LSU training camp report.

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 Saints' preseason matchup—discussing who might get the start under center and which position battles we're watching most closely outside of QB.

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 latest storylines from LSU and Saints camps. We close it out with Ask the Bench, answering your questions from the chat!

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 & Oates beef, and ask an important cultural question: are football jamborees just a Louisiana thing?

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 dive into the books we were forced to read (and maybe loved) in school — from classics to questionable curriculum choices.

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 Munchies, answering your food questions and giving out elite kitchen advice. We wrap up with Ask the Bench!

#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. And it turns out… maybe the NFL didn’t ban smelling salts after all? Let the ammonia-fueled chaos continue.

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 preview the Saints vs. Chargers matchup coming up this Sunday, and wrap things up with a round of Ask the Bench.

#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 Wednesday, which quickly spirals into a full-on Tush Push debate. Plus, we react to Garrett Nussmeier taking a hit in practice — and Matt demands at least one training camp fight.

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 banning smelling salts — and we’re not thrilled about it. Plus, a look at LSU’s run game and standout performers so far in training camp.

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 camp insight, and we wrap things up with another round of Ask the Bench.

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, covering everything from football to food and everything in between.

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 training camp, as Matt shares his biggest takeaways from practice over the weekend.

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 Carolina. We debate Tyler Shough vs. Spencer Rattler, dive into some preseason football storylines, and wrap things up with Ask the Bench.

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 Preseason Top 25, and Bill Bender joins the show to talk big-picture college football. We close out the hour with more on the Saints’ QB battle and camp headlines.

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 as LSU picks up a big commitment from Darryus McKinley, younger brother of Dom. We wrap the hour with Tay Tay’s Top Three.

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, dive into the latest around the MLB trade deadline, and finish strong with Ask the Bench.

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 picks for #24 and #23 in the OTB Preseason College Football Top 25. Ross Jackson joins the show to give us a fresh update from Saints training camp, and we talk standout performers and storylines so far.

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, somehow end up talking Ted Lasso, the link between high ceilings and wealth—and Alondra’s non-functioning fireplace.

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 for Munchies, and we wrap up with Ask the Bench.

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 looking? Plus, JD Pickell tells us why he’s picking LSU to win the national championship.

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 dive into LSU camp updates as well.

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 question, we talk more LSU training camp, and wrap things up with Ask the Bench!

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, why this coaching staff might be the right one for the job, plus a look at LSU's camp and the position groups we’re keeping a close eye on this preseason.

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 OTB Top 25 — with Taylor revealing who he’s putting at #25.

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 Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz controversy and the wild world of betting against yourself. We wrap up with Ask the Bench!

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 Russell Shepard!

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

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, and we close the hour with some LSU camp talk as football season nears.

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 season—outside of the Saints. We wrap the hour with Weekend Winners!

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 his thoughts on LSU’s defensive front, what he’s seeing from the tackle position, and how the Tigers can take a step forward this season.

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 lively edition of Ask the Bench.

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 Saints' offense? We explore the possibilities and what it means for the TE room.

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 how they may have stirred up some early-season beef with Clemson. Football season energy is heating up.

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 (yes, really). Jake tries once again to convince the room that Craig David is elite... and is met with more resistance. We wrap up with Ask the Bench.

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 should be higher or lower. Plus, Matt Flynn falls for yet another fake tweet — and we have some fun with it.

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 Tigers’ toughest three-game stretch of the year.

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 Scheffler’s caddy. We wrap it all up with Ask the Bench.

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 and preview what to expect from LSU in the 2025 season.