
Off The Bench
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Hour Three | Richard Dickson on LSU’s Future, Pontoon Parlay & NFL Picks
In hour three of OTB, former LSU tight end Richard Dickson joins Jake and Matt to weigh in on the current debacle surrounding the LSU football program and share his thoughts on who should be the next head coach. We wrap up the week with our Pontoon Parlay, NFL picks, and some final thoughts heading into the weekend.

Hour Three | Governor’s Comments, CFB Weekend Slate & Matt’s Halloween Reveal
In hour three of OTB, Matt and Jake react to the governor’s comments about LSU’s coaching search. We take a look at this weekend’s college football slate and the biggest matchups to watch. Plus — the moment you’ve been waiting for — we finally find out who Matt is dressed as for Halloween!

Hour One | Alondra & Tay Tay Take Over, Coaching Search & Halloween Fits
In hour one of OTB, it’s the Alondra and Tay Tay hour! The duo dives into Jeff Landry’s comments on LSU’s head coaching search and discusses top candidates like Lane Kiffin. Plus, the crew shows off their Halloween costumes and debates the best looks of the day!

Hour One | Frank Wilson Takes Over & LSU’s Mindset Moving Forward
In hour one of OTB, we discuss Frank Wilson stepping in as interim head coach and the impact he’s had on the LSU program — not just this year, but throughout his tenure. We dive into the team’s mentality for the rest of the season and where things stand in the ongoing head coaching search.

Hour Two | Tyler Shough Gets the Nod, Injury Talk & Coaching Carousel
In hour two of OTB, we discuss Tyler Shough getting the start for the Saints this weekend. Dr. Etheredge joins us for what might be his most gruesome segment yet, breaking down some of the nastiest injuries in sports. Chris Low stops by to talk about the ever-spinning college football coaching carousel and the latest names to watch.

Hour Three | QB Power Rankings, Devin Snow Joins & Saints Fallout
In hour three of OTB, Matt unveils his updated NFL quarterback power rankings. Devin Snow joins the show to react to LSU firing Brian Kelly, the Saints’ loss to the Bucs, and to share his thoughts on Spencer Rattler being benched.

Hour Two | LSU’s Missed Assignments & Earth’s “Second Moon”?
In hour two of OTB, we continue breaking down LSU’s missed assignments and how things spiraled so quickly against Texas A&M. We also take a quick detour into science class — apparently, Earth might have a second moon?

Hour Three | Saints QB Change, LSU Coaching Speculation & The Curse of the Coin Toss
We kick off hour three of OTB with Nick Underhill to talk Saints and the decision to bench Spencer Rattler. We dive back into LSU head coaching speculation, Matt defends his vest-wearing era, and we wrap up discussing LSU’s bizarre coin toss losing streak.

Hour One | LSU vs. Texas A&M Fallout & Coaching Odds
In hour one of OTB, we finally dive into the actual LSU vs. Texas A&M game and break down how things got so out of hand in Baton Rouge. We take a look at the early odds and frontrunners for LSU’s next head coach, and we wrap up the hour with a little Pelicans talk.

Hour Three | The State of LSU Football & Brian Kelly’s Eulogy
In hour three of OTB, we dive into the current state of LSU football and what’s next for the program. Another coach has fallen, so of course Matt delivers a heartfelt eulogy for Brian Kelly — no exceptions. We wrap up the show debating our top candidates to replace BK and what kind of coach LSU needs moving forward.

Hour One | Brian Kelly Fired, Frank Wilson Steps In & What’s Next for LSU
In hour one of OTB, we dive into LSU’s decision to fire Brian Kelly and name Frank Wilson as the interim head coach. We break down what went wrong during the Kelly era, discuss how it all unraveled, and debate what it really means to be a true “fit” at LSU.

Hour Two | More Fallout from Kelly’s Firing & Staff Shakeups
In hour two of OTB, we continue unpacking LSU’s decision to fire Brian Kelly and react to breaking news that Joe Sloan has also been let go. We discuss Alex Atkins taking over play-calling duties, what these staff moves mean for the Tigers moving forward, and how the program begins to reset.

Hour One | Chargers Win, LSU O-Line Shuffle & Brian Kelly’s Challenge
In hour one of OTB, we recap Thursday Night Football as Jake’s Chargers take down the Vikings. We dive into LSU’s matchup vs. Texas A&M, discuss Tyree Adams being out and Carius Curne stepping in, and react to Brian Kelly’s comments on the team’s physicality heading into the weekend.

Hour Two | Chauncey Billups Scandal, Saints vs. Bucs & Jakob Dylan Debate
In hour two of OTB, we talk about the NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups. Matt’s stunned that Alondra and Jake know who Jakob Dylan is — and that he’s Bob Dylan’s son. We also break down Saints vs. Bucs and what New Orleans needs to do to get back on track.

Hour Three | What’s the Ticket, Pontoon Parlay & Ask the Bench
In hour three of OTB, we play What’s the Ticket and guess the highest and lowest ticket prices in college football this weekend. We give out our NFL Party Barge Parlay and CFB Pontoon Parlay, then wrap up the week with Ask the Bench!

Hour Three | Pro Dreams, Munchies & LSU vs. A&M
In hour three of OTB, Trey Ledbetter of Pro Dreams joins us to talk about some of the latest collectibles deals. Chef Michael Johnson stops by for Munchies, Flynn questions Texas A&M’s strength of schedule, and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour One | Pels Tip Off & LSU vs. Texas A&M Preview
In hour one of OTB, we talk some Pelicans after they tip off the NBA season with a loss to Memphis. We also break down LSU’s matchup vs. Texas A&M and discuss what the Tigers need to do to get the win on Saturday.

Hour Two | Saints vs. Bucs, CFB & NFL Slate, Chauncey Billups Mystery
In hour two of OTB, we break down the Saints vs. Buccaneers matchup, take a look at the rest of the college football landscape, preview the NFL slate for the weekend, and dive into the bizarre story involving Chauncey Billups and the Mafia.

Hour One | OTB Bowl Champions, LSU vs. Texas A&M & UCLA’s MYHY Magic
In hour one, we learn who won the OTB Flag Football Bowl! We start to break down LSU vs. Texas A&M and debate whether or not the Aggies are actually good based on their schedule. Plus — is UCLA’s hot streak thanks to becoming new MYHY clients?

Hour Three | Crop Dusting Sports, QB Rankings & Ask the Bench
In hour three, we crop dust some of the biggest stories in sports, get Matt’s updated NFL QB power rankings, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Coaching Carousel, Dr. Etheredge & LSU vs. Texas A&M
In hour two, we talk about the coaching carousel heating up and some of the top open positions around college football. Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins the show, and we continue breaking down LSU vs. Texas A&M.

Hour One | LSU Injury Report & Recapping the Vandy Loss
In hour one of OTB, we recap Monday Night Football, give you an LSU injury report, and continue breaking down the Tigers’ loss to Vanderbilt.

Hour Two | What Went Wrong in Nashville, U2, and LSU Baseball at the White House
In hour two of OTB, we continue to talk about what went wrong for LSU in Nashville, the random memory of U2 downloading their album onto everyone’s phones, LSU Baseball’s visit to the White House, and the growing narratives around Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough.

Hour Three | Saints Talk with Nick Underhill, Top 25 Breakdown & Ask the Bench
We kick off hour three with Nick Underhill to talk Saints, take a look at this week’s Top 25 rankings, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Three | Weekend Winners & Farewell to Billy Napier
In hour three of OTB, we talk a little Saints before trying to bring the vibes back up with some Weekend Winners. Devin Snow joins the show to talk more Saints, and we wrap up by paying tribute to another fallen soldier — Billy Napier.

Hour One | LSU Falls to Vanderbilt
In hour one of OTB, we break down LSU’s trip to Nashville as the Tigers drop another game to Vanderbilt. We discuss how Vandy outplayed LSU and looked like the better team, and we break down a couple of key plays from the loss.

Hour Two | LSU’s Struggles Under the Microscope
In hour two of OTB, we continue breaking down LSU’s loss to Vanderbilt and take a closer look at some of the film. We also go around the room to discuss what each of us thought was the most glaring issue for the Tigers on Saturday.

What’s the Ticket, Pontoon Parlay & LSU-Vandy Final Picks
Hour Three: Jacob Hester, Matt Flynn, and the studio crew bring the energy as they play What’s the Ticket, revealing the weekend’s hottest bets and boldest picks. Then it’s time for this week’s Pontoon Parlay, as the guys build their can’t-miss combo for the weekend. They wrap up the hour with their final thoughts, picks, and score predictions for LSU’s matchup against Vanderbilt — who covers, who shines, and what to expect on Saturday.

Saints-Bears Storylines: Rattler vs. Caleb, Dennis Allen Reunion + SEC Week 8 Preview
Hour Two: Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn dive deep into all the angles of the Saints-Bears matchup — from the quarterback battle between Spencer Rattler and Caleb Williams to the storyline of former Saints head coach Dennis Allen facing his old team. The conversation then shifts to a full preview of the SEC Week 8 slate, as the guys break down key games, matchups to watch, and what’s at stake across the conference this weekend.

Bengals Edge Steelers + Scouting Vandy’s D: LSU Game Prep Begins
Hour One: Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn kick things off by recapping a wild Thursday Night Football showdown, where the Bengals edged out the Steelers in a 33-31 thriller. The guys break down key plays, quarterback performances, and what the win means for both teams moving forward. Then, attention shifts to Baton Rouge as they begin early prep for LSU’s upcoming matchup with Vanderbilt — starting with a deep dive into the Commodores' defense and what challenges they might present.

Hour Two | Saints vs. Bears, Kendre’s Revenge & AJ Brown Dreams
In hour two of OTB, we get real sporty — talking Saints vs. Bears and Kendre Miller’s revenge game against a Dennis Allen-led defense. The conversation turns to how the Saints could try to land an unhappy AJ Brown from the Eagles. We wrap up by taking a look at this weekend’s college football slate.

Hour Three | Munchies, Big Deal & Icy Hot Bowl Breakdown
We kick off hour three of OTB with Chef Michael Johnson for a round of Munchies. The crew plays Big Deal or No Big Deal, and Matt breaks down the Icy Hot Bowl matchup between the Steelers and Bengals. We wrap up the hour with Ask the Bench.

Hour One | LSU Injury Report, Rodgers vs. Brees & 1948 Facts
In hour one of OTB, we recap the Tripod’s show together and get an LSU injury report from Tay Tay — with Whit Weeks listed as questionable. Matt boldly claims Aaron Rodgers is a better QB than Drew Brees, and we wrap up the hour with Jake hearing Matt’s fun facts from 1948.

Hour Three | Top 10 QBs, Technical Difficulties & Ask the Bench
We kick off hour three by crop dusting sports and hitting some of the biggest national headlines. Matt gives you his Top 10 NFL QBs, then attempts to break down some film — but of course, we run into a few technical difficulties. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Would You Rather Wednesday, Dr. Etheredge on CFB Injuries & Vandy Flashback
In hour two, Jake leaves the tripod to their own devices. Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins the show to talk about some of the notable injuries around college football — including John Mateer. We play Would You Rather Wednesday, and Matt gives us a hilarious list of things that happened the last time Vanderbilt was actually favored to beat LSU.

Hour One | Halloween Talk, LSU vs. Vanderbilt Preview
In hour one of OTB, we open up talking about the Halloween weekend — the costumes, the chaos, and the candy. Then, we start to look ahead to LSU vs. Vanderbilt and what the Tigers need to clean up heading into the matchup

Hour Two | AP Top 25, Indiana at #3?! & SEC Slate + 80s Favorites
In hour two of OTB, we dive deeper into the AP Top 25 — including the shocker of Indiana being ranked #3. We debate who the true top-tier teams in the country are and share our most hated programs outside the SEC. Then, we look ahead to this weekend’s SEC slate and wrap up the hour with a fun discussion on our favorite 80s songs.

Hour One | MNF Recap, LSU vs. Vanderbilt Preview & Film Breakdown
In hour one of OTB, we recap Monday Night Football before diving into LSU’s upcoming matchup with Vanderbilt. Matt and Jake share insights from their film review for LouisianaSports.net, breaking down what stood out from the Tigers’ recent performance. We also take a quick look at the latest AP Top 25 and where LSU stacks up.

Hour Three | Saints Talk with Nick Underhill, Flynn’s Guitar Hero Skills, OTB Mailbag & Ask the Bench
In hour three of OTB, Nick Underhill joins the show to talk Saints and what’s next for New Orleans. We also find out just how elite Matt Flynn’s Guitar Hero skills really are. Then, we dive into OTB Mailbag before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench — two very different segments, thank you very much.

Hour Two | Saints Struggles, Coaching Changes & CFB Chaos
In hour two, we break down the Saints’ loss to the Patriots and how Spencer Rattler’s weapons continue to let him down. We react to Penn State firing James Franklin and dive into some of the wild upsets from around college football. Plus, we discuss Kirby Smart’s… interesting… way of allegedly clapping.

Hour One | LSU vs. South Carolina Recap & Film Breakdown
In hour one of OTB, we recap LSU’s win over South Carolina! The guys dive into the film to highlight what the Tigers executed well and where they still need to clean things up heading into the back half of the season.

Hour Three | Weekend Winners, Film Review & Farewell to James Franklin
In hour three, we pay respects to another fallen soldier — James Franklin. We roll through our Weekend Winners, break down more film from LSU’s win over South Carolina, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour One | LSU Game Day & Spencer Rattler Joins the Show!
We open the show getting ready for LSU vs. South Carolina with a full breakdown of what to expect. Then, the squad gets a surprise — Saints QB Spencer Rattler joins us live to talk Saints football, ghosts, and taco bell orders.

Hour Two | Spencer Rattler’s Rise, LSU Jersey Ads & Rashid Shaheed Rumors
In hour two, we talk about Spencer Rattler’s performance and how he’s fitting in with the Saints offense. LSU has been approved to have advertising patches on their jerseys — we give our thoughts on what that means for college football. Plus, are the Saints really considering trading Rashid Shaheed? We dive into the rumors.

Hour Two | Saints Progress, Top 25 Rundown & Pro Dreams Talk
In hour two, we break down Saints vs. Patriots and talk about the progress New Orleans has made so far this season. We take a trip around the country to look at some of the top 25 teams and where they stand heading into the weekend, and we catch up with Trey Ledbetter from Pro Dreams to hear what he’s got going on in the world of sports memorabilia.

Hour Three | Matt’s WAR, Munchies & LSU vs. South Carolina
In hour three, we discover that Matt’s WAR is the same as Tim Tebow’s — and the guys can’t let that go. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for another edition of Munchies, and we close out the show continuing our deep dive into LSU vs. South Carolina.

Hour One | LSU vs. South Carolina, UNC & Bill Belichick Talk
In hour one, Jake and Matt take a closer look at both LSU’s and South Carolina’s offenses heading into the weekend. We also dive into the situation at UNC, talk about Bill Belichick’s future, and start breaking down some of the biggest games on this weekend’s slate.

Hour Three | SEC Slate, Red River Rivalry & Dear Delondra
We open hour three by crop dusting through some of the biggest national sports headlines before taking a closer look at this weekend’s SEC slate. Colt McCoy joins the show to talk about the Red River Rivalry, we do another round of Dear Delondra, and wrap up the show with some final thoughts.

Hour One | Flag Football Recap & LSU vs. South Carolina Preview
In hour one, Jake and Flynn recap their flag football game from last night and share some highlights (and lowlights). We also preview LSU’s matchup against South Carolina, as the Tigers open as a 9.5-point favorite.

Hour Two | Jaguars, QBR Leaders & Sports Injuries
In hour two, the guys debate the correct pronunciation of “jaguar” before Dr. Stephen Etheridge joins the show to talk sports injuries. We also reveal which quarterback currently holds the highest QBR in the league.