Off The Bench

In hour two we reveal who comes in next on the OTB Top 25! Dr. Stephen Ethridge joins the show to break down the latest Saints injuries and give us some insight into “turf toe” and how it impacts players.

In hour one we break down the Coaches All-SEC Teams and which Tigers earned the honor. We also dive into an LSU practice report with updates from fall camp.

In hour three we are joined by Nick Underhill, who may or may not tell us who the Saints QB1 is. We also talk about Auburn claiming Mickey Mouse championships today and wrap up with a debate on the worst nicknames to call someone.

In hour one we talk some preseason football! Tay Tay gives us an update on LSU’s rotation changes along the offensive line and defensive backs. Plus, Matt goes off again with another rant about the star position.

In hour two we give the 11th and 10th ranked teams in the OTB Top 25! We also do OTB Mailbag, dive back into the College Football Playoff expansion debate, and share our most underrated LSU sports moments from the last 10 years.

In hour two we reveal #12 in the OTB Top 25! We dive deep into LSU’s running game and what it could look like this season. We also break down the SEC power rankings and debate which team will ultimately finish at the bottom of the conference.

In hour three we kick things off with Weekend Winners! Devin Snow joins us to break down Saints vs. Jags. We also take a look at the AP’s all-time All-American team and make the case for why Cam Newton deserves a spot on that list.

We recap the Saints vs. Jags preseason game and break down the tight QB battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, plus other standouts from the draw. We also talk a little LSU football after Saturday’s closed scrimmage, and we talk some fun on pickleball and runner’s highs.

We kick off the show fired up for football season! The crew debates who should be named LSU’s next #18 and what that honor means for the program. We take a closer look at linebacker Whit Weeks—how his skill set, leadership, and on-field energy could make him one of the Tigers’ most important players this year. We also talk about how the linebacker room is shaping up, the intangibles Weeks brings to the defense, and what his role could mean for LSU’s chances to make a run this season.

We give pick #13 in the OTB preseason Top 25 and debate which LSU position group needs to step up most before the season kicks off. Plus, Bobby Carpenter joins the show to talk college football storylines heading into 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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?

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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.