
Off The Bench
1,084 episodes — Page 3 of 22

Hour Two | Saints Mock Draft Debate, Will Wade Update & 8 Seconds of Fame
In hour two of OTB we kick things off reacting to a mock draft that has the Saints selecting an edge rusher at No. 8 and the crew gives their thoughts on the pick. We also give a real-time update on the Will Wade situation and where things currently stand. Plus, we play a round of 8 Seconds of Fame as callers try to answer quickly for a chance to win Hondo Rodeo tickets.

Hour One | Matt’s HYROX Prep & Will Wade to LSU Buzz
In hour one of OTB we check in with Matt as he prepares to compete in HYROX tomorrow. We also spend the hour discussing how Will Wade returning to LSU feels like a done deal and what it could mean for the future of the Tigers’ basketball program.

Hour Three | LSU Midweek Win Reaction, Kim Mulkey Joins & Wade Rumors
In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking LSU baseball’s midweek win over Louisiana Tech and why the result isn’t all that exciting or impressive to us. We also catch up with Dev before LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey joins us from Sacramento to talk March Madness. We wrap up the show discussing some of the smoke around the possibility of Will Wade returning.

Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge Joins, Saints Sign Zach Wilson & DJ Aspirations
In hour two of OTB we are joined by Dr. Stephen Etheredge for his weekly visit. We also react to the Saints signing quarterback Zach Wilson and discuss whether that could signal the team moving on from Spencer Rattler. Plus, the conversation takes a turn into the world of music as the crew talks about learning how to DJ.

Hour One | LSU Spring Practice Updates, Random Restaurant Nostalgia & Lane’s Run Game
In hour one of OTB we kick things off talking LSU spring football following another day of practice. We discuss some of the latest buzz around Landen Clark and Sam Leavitt, plus how Ty Benefield has been impressing Lane Kiffin. The conversation takes a random turn as the crew reminisces about restaurants we loved that are now out of business before getting back to LSU football and discussing how much Lane values running the football and why it’s so important to his offense.

Hour Three | Nick Underhill Joins, Wild Cornhole Story & WR Market Talk
In hour three of OTB we start things off with Nick Underhill joining the show to talk Saints and the latest news surrounding the team. We then react to the bizarre story of a quadruple amputee cornhole player who allegedly murdered his friend. Plus, we discuss what Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s new contract means for the wide receiver market and what it could mean for the Saints and Chris Olave before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | LSU Spring Practice Preview, OTB Mailbag & Elvis Economics
In hour two of OTB we start the hour talking LSU spring practice and what we’ll be keeping an eye on as the Tigers work through the spring. We also open up the OTB Mailbag, where we find out whether Jake ever got a sack officially scored as just a tackle during his college career. Plus, the crew looks into how much an Elvis jumpsuit would sell for.

Hour One | Busta Rhymes Vibes, LSU Pro Day & Saints Draft Debate
In hour one of OTB we kick things off getting the vibes right and talking about how electric Busta Rhymes’ “Break Ya Neck” still is. We then dive into LSU Pro Day, highlighting just how fast Mansoor Delane looked and discussing Garrett Nussmeier’s performance. The crew also gets into a Saints draft debate as Jake makes the case for New Orleans taking Delane at No. 8 while Matt strongly disagrees.

Hour Two | LSU Spring Football Preview, Pro Day Talk & JSN Gets Paid
In hour two of OTB we dive into LSU spring football and discuss what we’ll be keeping an eye on as the Tigers get back on the practice field. We also talk about LSU’s Pro Day and which players are looking to improve their draft stock. Plus, we react to Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s new contract and what it means for the wide receiver market in the NFL.

Hour One | LSU Drops Oklahoma Series, Tigers WBB to Sweet 16 & March Madness Talk
In hour one of OTB we react to LSU baseball dropping another home series to Oklahoma and what it says about the Tigers early in SEC play. We also touch on LSU women’s basketball as they advance to the Sweet 16 and what the path forward looks like. Plus, we take a look at the men’s side of March Madness and some of the biggest storylines from the tournament so far.

Hour Three | Targeting Rule Changes, LSU WBB Tips Off & Chuck Norris Tribute
In hour three of OTB we kick things off discussing the new targeting rule in the NCAA before the conversation takes a wild turn as Alondra interrupts with breaking news about Chuck Norris. We also preview LSU women’s basketball as they open up NCAA Tournament play in Baton Rouge. Plus, we break down the pitching LSU is set to face the rest of the weekend and take a look at the key matchups before ending the show with a tribute to Chuck Norris.

Hour Two | Mulkey Forgets Matt, Officiating Frustrations & NFL Rules Debate
In hour two of OTB we react to Kim Mulkey seemingly forgetting Matt’s name during a press conference, which leads to plenty of laughs from the crew. We also dive into a broader conversation about referees and umpires, focusing on the NFL and whether there need to be more rules and regulations to improve consistency across the league.

Hour One | March Madness Talk, LSU Tops Oklahoma & Jeep Fraud Exposed
In hour one of OTB we kick things off with some March Madness talk as the tournament gets rolling. We also break down LSU baseball’s Thursday night win over top-10 Oklahoma and what it means moving forward. Plus, Jake gets exposed as a Jeep poser for not having rubber ducks on the dash, and we find out Alondra is a full-on plane talker.

Hour Three | Cards Talk, Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson & Jay Johnson Joins
In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking cards before Chef Michael Johnson joins us for a fresh edition of Munchies. We close out the show with LSU head coach Jay Johnson as he talks bullpen decisions, lineup adjustments, and previews the Tigers’ upcoming series against Oklahoma.

Hour Two | Final Bracket Picks, Houston Hand Sign Chaos & Saints Draft Talk
In hour two of OTB we lock in our final March Madness bracket picks before things take a turn as we learn Houston’s hand sign and things get…interesting. The chaos continues with plenty of reactions from the crew before we shift gears and talk Saints draft strategy, including what New Orleans should be targeting and how they can improve the roster.

Hour One | March Madness Brackets, Tee Martin Joins LSU & Recruiting Breakdown
In hour one of OTB we dive into March Madness as the crew begins filling out their brackets and discusses some early picks and potential upsets. We also react to LSU adding Tee Martin to the staff as an analyst, with Matt questioning just how many analysts a program really needs. Plus, Tay Tay gives us a breakdown of a tight end LSU is targeting on the recruiting trail.

Hour Three | Tyler Shough Joins, Mulkey Interview Reaction & Ask the Bench
In hour three of OTB we kick things off with Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as he talks about his time in New Orleans so far, free agency, and how he feels about his future in NOLA. We also revisit our interview with Kim Mulkey and discuss the impact Flau’jae Johnson has had on the program and women’s basketball as a whole. The crew then debates which artists they preferred as part of a band versus solo before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge Joins, 318 Day & Kim Mulkey Interview
In hour two of OTB we are joined by Dr. Etheredge for a memorable segment that takes an unexpected turn. We also talk a little NBA and celebrate 318 Day by naming some of our favorite people from Shreveport. LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey joins the show to talk NCAA Tournament expectations and gets emotional while discussing Flau’jae Johnson.

Hour One | USA Falls in WBC Final, LSU Baseball Win & March Madness Talk
In hour one of OTB we talk about Team USA falling to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final before shifting to LSU baseball’s midweek win over Grambling, with the crew agreeing the result doesn’t really move the needle either way. We also mix in a little March Madness talk as the tournament gets underway.

Hour Three | NFL Draft Talk with Nick Underhill, Saints Strategy & Ask the Bench
In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking NFL Draft with Nick Underhill before continuing the conversation on what we think the Saints should do. The crew then discovers that fish and chips are Jewish before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | LSU Win Total Debate, Mailbag & Nussmeier Landing Spot
In hour two of OTB we discuss LSU football’s projected win total set at 8.5 and debate whether we think the Tigers will go over or under. We also dive into the OTB Mailbag before Jake explains why he believes Pittsburgh could be a good landing spot for Garrett Nussmeier.

Hour One | Leap Year Talk, MSJ Rivalry & LSU Baseball/Softball
In hour one of OTB we start things off talking about leap years as Matt reacts to finally learning why we have them. We also get into our annual struggles against Murphy, Sam, and Jodi before shifting to LSU baseball and softball. We wrap up the hour with some World Baseball Classic talk.

Hour Three | Weekend Winners, March Madness Picks & Banana Ball Talk
In hour three of OTB we hand out our Weekend Winners before getting some March Madness picks from Kelly in Vegas. We also talk some Banana Ball with Devin Snow before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | WBC Pitching Dominance, March Madness & LSU Baseball Talk
In hour two of OTB we continue talking about the World Baseball Classic and how impressive the pitching staff looked against an elite Dominican Republic lineup. We also talk March Madness as LSU women’s basketball gets set to host, welcome Will Helmers to the show to talk LSU baseball, and visit with Connor O’Gara to discuss football as spring camp starts to ramp up.

Hour One | Internet Issues, WBC Talk & LSU Baseball Temperature Check
In hour one of OTB we battle through some internet struggles but manage to power through it. We talk some World Baseball Classic before turning to LSU baseball and debating whether we feel better, worse, or the same about the Tigers at this point in the season.

Hour Three | Foster Moreau Signs, LSU Softball & Bigfoot Talk
In hour three of OTB we talk about former Saint and LSU Tiger Foster Moreau signing with the Ravens. We also touch on LSU softball and take a look at the projected NCAA bracket as the Lady Tigers head into Selection Sunday. The conversation then takes a turn as we talk Bigfoot and megalodons before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

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 the lawsuit is misguided and more about clout. We then turn to LSU baseball as the Tigers get set to face Vanderbilt, take a look around the SEC at this weekend’s baseball schedule, and wrap up the hour with a little Rihanna talk.

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 explains why he thinks the Raiders should not draft Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick.

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 LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson about the Tigers’ upcoming series against Vanderbilt.

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 with Matt McMahon. We also look ahead to LSU spring football with practices set to begin on March 24.

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 college baseball season.

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 help raise the money. The conversation then shifts back to the NFL as we discuss which receivers in free agency we would grab if we were the Saints. We close out the hour talking about Jake Brown’s home run and the celebration that followed.

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 Maxx Crosby before welcoming LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey to the show as the Tigers await their fate on Selection Sunday.

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 Creighton. The conversation then turns to the NFL as we discuss the Ravens and Maxx Crosby, before closing out the hour with the Saints signing Kaden Elliss.

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 gets back into the NFL, breaking down more free agency news and storylines from around the league.

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 overall pick. The conversation then shifts to some of the other major moves happening around the NFL during free agency, including the news of Tua Tagovailoa heading to the Falcons.

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 us in on their morning before the crew shifts gears to talk about some of the Saints’ latest pickups in free agency and what those moves mean for the roster.

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 a full-on BK truther. The conversation then shifts to fights breaking out at training camp as we continue our NFL talk before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

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 Helmers to the show to talk about LSU baseball following the Tigers’ series loss to Sacramento State and what needs to change moving forward.

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 be. We talk about what’s going wrong for the Tigers and whether they can turn things around. Matt also found a black widow in his house, which of course means the only logical solution is burning the house down. We also touch on the news that Tua Tagovailoa is out in Miami and what that means for the Dolphins.

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 pictures that made the rounds online. Matt then dies on the hill that “Shout” is the greatest wedding song of all time, sparking a debate in studio. We also talk a little LSU softball as the Tigers get set to travel to Knoxville to take on Tennessee.

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 turn our attention to LSU baseball as the Tigers get set to host Sacramento State this weekend and ask if they can clean up the defensive issues that have shown up early in the season. We close out the hour with LSU gymnastics head coach Jay Clark joining the show to talk about the Tigers as they head into the postseason stretch.

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 does this actually free up and how much room do the Saints now have to work with? We also discuss whether this signals the end of Cam Jordan’s time in New Orleans or if there’s still a path for him to return. Finally, we look at some potential options the Saints could consider to replace Jordan on the edge if they decide to move in a different direction

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 our minds. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for another round of Munchies to close things out.

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 draft capital at certain positions. The conversation then turns to some old tweets resurfacing where fans claimed they’d sacrifice the baseball season if LSU hired Lane Kiffin—and we revisit those takes.

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 mock drafts have the Saints taking Jeremiyah Love at No. 8—something we’re not sold on. We also take a look at the running backs available in free agency and what options might make more sense for New Orleans.

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 attempts to howl once again, and we close out the show with Ask the Bench.

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 pitchers’ arms long term. The conversation somehow shifts to the nostalgia of burning CDs before Kim Mulkey joins us for her weekly segment.

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 movement with Kyler Murray hitting free agency and Daniel Jones getting the transition tag, and Jake explains exactly what that means. The crew also discusses whether Malik Willis could actually be the best quarterback option on the free agent market.
