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Off The Bench

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Hour Three | Obscure Super Bowl Stats, Munchies & Ask the Bench

In hour three, Tay Tay delivers another batch of fun and obscure Super Bowl stats to get you ready for the big game. Chef Michael Johnson joins the show for Munchies as we talk food, football, and everything in between. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Feb 5, 202648 min

Hour Two | Winter Olympics Talk, NFL Honors & Brady’s “No Dog” Claim

In hour two of OTB, we shift gears to the Winter Olympics and discuss some of the events and storylines catching our attention. We also preview NFL Honors, including Saints players who could take home awards and debate whether Tyler Shough has a real shot at Offensive Rookie of the Year. Plus, we react to Tom Brady claiming he has no rooting interest in the Super Bowl — and explain why we’re not exactly buying that.

Feb 5, 202645 min

Hour One | Lane Kiffin Speaks Again & Signing Day Recap

In hour one of OTB, we react to Lane Kiffin’s first press conference since his introductory appearance as LSU head coach and discuss what stood out from his latest comments, including the tone he’s setting early in his tenure. We also recap Signing Day, highlighting LSU’s newest additions, what the class says about the program’s direction, and which signees could make an immediate impact.

Feb 5, 202645 min

Hour Three | Super Bowl Stats & Props, Possum Fact & Jake Check-In

n hour three of Off the Bench, Tay Tay drops some really obscure Super Bowl stats to give you angles you might’ve never heard We dig into more fun Super Bowl prop bets and score predictions.. And to close things out, we check in with Jake live from San Francisco for his take from the ground on all the Super Bowl festivities.

Feb 4, 202647 min

Hour Two | Sam Darnold Super Bowl Hypothetical & Props, Mulkey Joins

In hour two of Off the Bench, we ask the fun hypothetical: if Sam Darnold wins the Super Bowl, does he end up having the best career out of the 2018 draft class? Darnold was the third overall pick in 2018 and is now the first QB from that class to reach a Super Bowl, outpacing guys like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson so far this season.We also break down more fun Super Bowl prop bets to consider ahead of the game, and Coach Kim Mulkey joins us to share her thoughts on LSU’s week and what’s coming next.

Feb 4, 202646 min

Hour One | Barrett Sports Top 6, Signing Day & Saints Staff News

In hour one of Off the Bench, we celebrate a big milestone as OTB jumps up to No. 6 in the Barrett Sports rankings. Tay Tay gives us a National Signing Day update with the latest LSU additions, and the crew debates whether Josh McDaniels’ résumé as an assistant coach stacks up as Hall of Fame–worthy. We also hit some Saints news, including Scott Tolzien staying put in New Orleans.

Feb 4, 202646 min

Hour Three | Senior Bowl Standouts, Props & Jake in San Fran

In hour three of Off the Bench, we catch up with Nick Underhill to break down Senior Bowl standouts through a Saints lens and what performances actually matter for New Orleans. The crew has some more fun digging into Super Bowl prop bets, and we check in with Jake live from San Francisco, where he’s on the ground covering the festivities and giving us the scene from Radio Row.

Feb 3, 202646 min

Hour Two | Hall of Fame Drama & LSU Recruiting Updates

In hour two of Off the Bench, we dive into the Pro Football Hall of Fame drama, including the controversial snub of Patriots owner Robert Kraft and how that’s being perceived around the league as part of the ongoing Belichick conversation. We also update you on LSU recruiting news, including continued transfer portal additions and late high-school commitments that continue to shape Lane Kiffin’s class.

Feb 3, 202647 min

Hour One | Super Bowl Props, Brady Talk & Missing the Juice

In hour one of Off the Bench, we kick things off talking about why this year’s Super Bowl just doesn’t feel like it has the same juice as usual. Matt rolls out some fun Super Bowl prop bets worth keeping an eye on, and we react to Tom Brady saying he doesn’t really have a dog in the fight this year.

Feb 3, 202646 min

Hour Three | Weekend Winners, Saints in Paris & Ask the Bench

We wrap things up with Weekend Winners and get into the Pro Bowl and whether it even means anything anymore. The Saints are officially heading to Paris this season, which sparks plenty of discussion, plus we answer the important question: what exactly is an octopus in football? We close out the show with Ask the Bench.

Feb 2, 202646 min

Hour Two | Coaching Carousel Fallout & Questionable Front Office Decisions

In hour two of OTB, we debate which move was worse: the Titans firing Mike Vrabel or the Vikings moving on from Sam Darnold while sticking with J.J. The conversation rolls into the final coaching vacancies being filled, and we sort through the winners and losers of this coaching carousel now that the dust is settling.

Feb 2, 202647 min

Hour One | The Tripod Holds It Down, Hoops Wins & Senior Bowl Buzz

With Jake at the Super Bowl, the Tripod takes over OTB and holds things down to start the show. We talk LSU men’s and women’s basketball after a strong weekend of wins, hit on the Senior Bowl and how Garrett Nussmeier worked his way up draft boards during the week, and — because it’s the Tripod — we mix in some non-sports talk, including a Groundhog Day discussion that goes exactly where you’d expect.

Feb 2, 202646 min

Hour Three | Early Super Bowl Thoughts, All-American Bowl & Ask the Bench

In hour three of OTB, we share some early thoughts on the Super Bowl and where things might be headed. Jace LeJeune joins us to talk about the All-American Bowl and the talent on display, and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Jan 30, 202646 min

Hour Two | Senior Bowl Stock Watch, Hoops Check-In & Saints Angle

In hour two of OTB, we continue breaking down Senior Bowl standouts and who helped themselves the most during the week in Mobile. We shift gears to talk LSU men’s and women’s basketball, then welcome Ross Jackson to give us a Saints-focused perspective on the Senior Bowl. We close out the hour reacting to the latest NFL Hall of Fame drama.

Jan 30, 202647 min

Hour One | Senior Bowl Recap & LSU Standouts

In hour one of OTB, we recap everything that went down at the Senior Bowl and focus on how the LSU players performed throughout the week in Mobile. We talk about who helped themselves the most, what evaluators were saying, and how it all factors into draft stock moving forward. We also mix in a little LSU baseball talk as the Tigers gear up for the upcoming season.

Jan 30, 202647 min

Hour Three | 2026 Senior Bowl Wrap-Up: NFL Head Coaching Moves & Final Practice Preview

Hour Three wraps up Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn’s coverage from the 2026 Senior Bowl in Mobile. The guys break down the latest NFL head coaching moves, discuss how those decisions could impact teams heading into the offseason, and tell you exactly what they’re watching for during the final day of Senior Bowl practice. Plus, Chef Michael Johnson joins the show for the Munchies segment, bringing some fun and flavor to close out the week at the Senior Bowl.

Jan 29, 202646 min

Hour Two | Senior Bowl Breakout Tyren Montgomery Interview + NFL Coaching Updates

Hour Two continues live from the Panini Senior Bowl, as Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are joined by one of the biggest standouts of the week, John Carroll WR Tyren Montgomery. Montgomery stops by to talk about his incredible football journey, his breakout performance in Mobile, and what this Senior Bowl process has meant for his NFL Draft stock. Plus, the guys break down the latest NFL coaching moves, discussing key hires, openings, and what they mean around the league as the offseason heats up.

Jan 29, 202647 min

Hour One | Senior Bowl 2026 Practice Risers | Top Standouts, Draft Stock & LSU Player Reports

Hour One of the show comes to you live from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, as Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn break down everything they’ve seen so far from the week of practices. The guys discuss the biggest risers early in the process, which players are boosting their NFL Draft stock, and who is standing out among scouts and coaches after two practices. Plus, a full LSU player report—how the Tigers in attendance are performing and where their draft stock currently stands following the first couple of days on the field.

Jan 29, 202647 min

Hour Three | Standout Players To Look For Day 2 Of Senior Bowl

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Jan 28, 202647 min

Hour Two | Coach Kim Mulkey Joins The Show

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Jan 28, 202645 min

Hour One |Senior Bowl Day 1 Full Recap

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Jan 28, 202646 min

Hour Three | LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier Joins The Show

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Jan 27, 202646 min

Hour Two | Saints Senior Bowl Targets

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Jan 27, 202646 min

Hour One| Drew Fabianich & Senior Bowl Preview

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Jan 27, 202647 min

Hour Three | Senior Bowl Coverage: Saints Draft Targets, Championship Game Recap & Super Bowl LX Preview

Hour Three of live coverage from the Panini Senior Bowl continues with Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn previewing the positions and players the New Orleans Saints will be closely monitoring throughout the week in Mobile. The guys break down Saints draft needs, key matchups to watch during Senior Bowl practices, and how this week can impact the NFL Draft board. Plus, Jacob and Matt recap the AFC and NFC Championship games and look ahead to Super Bowl LX, discussing storylines, matchups, and early keys to the game.

Jan 26, 202647 min

HOUR TWO | Senior Bowl Live: LSU Lands Jordan Seaton, Saints RB Coach Joel Thomas Talks Scouting

Hour Two of live coverage from the Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile continues as Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn react to LSU landing the No. 1 offensive tackle in the transfer portal, Jordan Seaton. The guys break down what Seaton’s addition means for LSU moving forward before being joined by New Orleans Saints running backs coach and Senior Bowl head coach Joel Thomas. Joel discusses the week in Mobile, what teams look for during Senior Bowl practices, and how being on staff at the Senior Bowl gives the Saints an edge when scouting NFL Draft talent.

Jan 26, 202646 min

Hour One | Senior Bowl Live: Jacob Hester & Matt Flynn Talk NFL Draft Prep with QBs Luke Altmyer and Cole Payton

Hour One of live coverage from the Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile is underway as Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn kick off the week with a breakdown of NFL Draft prep and what to watch for at the Senior Bowl. The guys are joined by Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer and North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton to discuss their journeys, Senior Bowl experience, and preparation for the NFL Draft. Jacob and Matt also preview the upcoming week in Mobile, scouting storylines, and how players can boost their draft stock during Senior Bowl practices and interviews.

Jan 26, 202647 min

Hour Three | Senior Bowl Road Trip, Geography Fails & Extended Ask the Bench

In hour three, the crew turns its attention to the Senior Bowl as Jake, Matt, and Alondra head to Mobile to take OTB on the road. Along the way, Jake manages to completely stump the room’s one shared brain cell with a geography question that spirals into chaos. We close out the show with an extended Ask the Bench to wrap things up.

Jan 23, 202647 min

Hour Two | Saints Draft Targets, NFL Coaching Carousel & Senior Bowl Beef

In hour two, the crew dives into what the Saints should prioritize in the upcoming NFL Draft, focusing on which wide receivers would be the best fit to pair with Chris Olave in the first round. We also hit the latest on the NFL coaching carousel as teams continue to reshuffle leadership across the league. Things get a little spicy when Jake and Matt go back and forth over Matt’s refusal to wait on Jake at the Senior Bowl, turning the conversation into some classic OTB tension.

Jan 23, 202646 min

Hour One | Portal Questions, Cowboy U & Jake’s Hair Era

In hour one of OTB, we dive back into the transfer portal and debate whether Jordan Seaton is actually worth the headache. We talk Bob Chesney landing at “Cowboy U”, and somehow the hour also turns into Jake confronting a possible midlife crisis… complete with a commitment to growing his hair out.

Jan 23, 202646 min

Hour Three | Munchies With Chef Michael Johnson, Big Deal or No Big Deal

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Jan 22, 202645 min

Hour Two | New Orleans Saints Senior Bowl Targets

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Jan 22, 202647 min

Hour One |LSU Portal Combat

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Jan 22, 202646 min

Hour Three | LSU Lands No. 1 EDGE Princewell Umanmielen | Transfer Portal Reaction + NFL Coaching Carousel

Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn react to LSU landing the No. 1 EDGE in the transfer portal, Princewell Umanmielen, breaking down what the elite pass rusher brings to Baton Rouge and how he impacts the Tigers’ defense moving forward.The guys also run through the latest updates in the NFL coaching carousel, discussing openings, potential hires, and how the league’s offseason is taking shape. Plus, they answer your questions in another edition of Ask the Bench, covering LSU football, the NFL, and everything in between.From LSU transfer portal news and Princewell Umanmielen analysis to NFL coaching rumors and fan Q&A, this episode delivers can’t-miss insight from Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn.

Jan 21, 202647 min

Hour Two | Bo Nix Injury Explained: Team Doctors, Game Status & LSU Women’s Basketball with Bob Starkey

Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are joined by Dr. Stephen Etheridge to break down the latest on Denver Broncos starting quarterback Bo Nix’s injury. Dr. Etheridge explains how NFL team doctors evaluate injuries, determine a player’s availability, and make game-day status decisions at the quarterback position.The show also features LSU Women’s Basketball assistant coach Bob Starkey, who joins the guys to discuss the Tigers’ two recent Top 15 wins, what has fueled LSU’s success, and a preview of the upcoming matchup at Texas A&M.From NFL injury insight and Bo Nix updates to LSU Women’s Basketball analysis and SEC hoops, this episode delivers expert perspective from the field, the sideline, and the locker room.

Jan 21, 202646 min

Hour One | CFP National Championship Reaction: Jacob Hester Breaks Down Indiana’s Title + LSU Transfer Portal News

Jacob Hester is back from Miami and joins Matt Flynn to break down the biggest stories in college football. The guys react to Indiana’s stunning CFP National Championship victory, with Jake sharing his thoughts on what the Hoosiers’ title means for the future of the College Football Playoff.They also dive into the latest LSU transfer portal updates, discussing key departures, potential additions, and what it all means for Brian Kelly and the Tigers heading into next season. Plus, Jake recaps his trip to Miami and offers insight from around the college football landscape.Don’t miss this episode packed with CFP National Championship reaction, LSU football news, and transfer portal analysis from Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn.

Jan 21, 202647 min

Hour Three | Saints Talk, Mailbag & Etling News

In hour three of OTB, we’re joined by Nick Underhill to talk Saints and where things stand heading into the offseason. We get into OTB Mailbag, and we react to Danny Etling being hired by the Commanders as an assistant quarterbacks coach

Jan 20, 202647 min

Hour Two | NIL Money Talk & NFL Coaching Carousel

In hour two of OTB, we dive into the money side of college football, breaking down NIL, how it’s reshaping the sport, and what it means for programs trying to keep up. We also shift to the NFL and talk through the coaching carousel, discussing the latest openings, firings, and where some of the top candidates could land.

Jan 20, 202646 min

Hour One | Natty Recap, Indiana Makes History & CFB’s New Era

Richard Dickson joins Matt to co-host in place of Jake as we spend hour one recapping the national championship. We break down Indiana winning its first-ever national title and discuss how the changing landscape of college football helped make a moment like this possible.

Jan 20, 202646 min

Hour Three | CFB Chaos Rant, Weekend Winners & Natty Check-In

In hour three of OTB, Matt goes on another rant about the current state of college football after Darian Mensah announced he was staying at Duke — only to enter the transfer portal at the last minute. We roll through Weekend Winners, and Jake joins us from Miami to talk about the national championship and the scene around the game.

Jan 19, 202646 min

Hour Two | Portal Updates, Bills Shocker & Title Game Talk

We kick off hour two with a transfer portal update, breaking down who LSU picked up over the weekend and how those additions fit the roster. We then react to the breaking news that the Bills are moving on from Sean McDermott, and we close out the hour by talking about tonight’s national championship game and what we’re watching for.

Jan 19, 202647 min

Hour One | NFL Weekend Recap, Super Bowl Picks & Half Marathon Talk

In hour one of OTB, we recap all the NFL action from the weekend — breaking down each game, the biggest storylines, and which teams impressed (or didn’t). We also talk about who we think is ultimately going to win it all. Plus, Alondra tells us about her half marathon and how the race went.

Jan 19, 202646 min

Hour Three | NFL Playoff Picks, Tucker Deal & Ask the Bench

In hour three of OTB, we make our picks for the NFL playoff games this weekend and spend most of the hour breaking down the matchups and storylines across the postseason. We also react to the Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker to a massive, eye-popping deal, and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Jan 16, 202647 min

Hour Two | NIL Rant, Weak QB Draft Class & Nuss Draft Talk

We kick off hour two with a rant from Matt about NIL, the lack of real rules, and young athletes coming into serious money without guidance on how to handle it. We talk about the upcoming NFL Draft and just how bad the quarterback class looks right now, and we explain why Garrett Nussmeier may not have actually hurt his draft stock as much as people think.

Jan 16, 202646 min

Hour One | NFL Playoff Pressure, LSU Portal Adds & NIL Tease

In hour one of OTB, we talk NFL playoffs and debate which quarterback is under the most pressure to get it done this postseason. We also hit on a few new LSU portal additions and how they fit into the roster, and we tease a deeper conversation coming later about NIL and businesses donating money in college athletics.

Jan 16, 202646 min

Hour Three | MTV Nostalgia, Munchies & Baseball Season Preview

In hour three of OTB, we get nostalgic talking about old MTV shows and the era that raised us. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for another round of Munchies, and Coach Jay Johnson stops by to preview the upcoming LSU baseball season and what to expect from the Tigers this year.

Jan 15, 202646 min

Hour Two | LSU Hoops Check-In, Bowden Letter & Blake Baker Joins

In hour two of OTB, we start by talking about LSU men’s basketball, where the program currently stands, and whether it’s time to consider moving on from Matt McMahon. Matt then reads a letter Bobby Bowden wrote in the 1970s to his team reporting to camp. We wrap up the hour with Blake Baker joining the show to talk LSU football

Jan 15, 202647 min

Hour One | Pentagon Pizza, Portal QB News & Lane’s Deleted Tweet

In hour one of OTB, we open the show talking about pizza orders around the Pentagon spiking and the cell phone outages across the country. LSU adds another quarterback as Husan Longstreet commits, and we discuss what Lane Kiffin’s pitch was to land him even with Sam Leavitt already in the room. We also react to a now-deleted Lane Kiffin tweet claiming today would be the best day for LSU football and try to figure out exactly what that meant.

Jan 15, 202646 min

Hour Three | Sam Leavitt Breakdown, Redshirt Changes & Title Talk

In hour three of OTB, we talk more about Sam Leavitt and the type of quarterback he is on and off the field. We discuss the NCAA’s push to move away from traditional redshirt years and what that could mean for college football. We also talk about Kelvin Sheppard drawing interest from NFL teams, break down the national championship game, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Jan 14, 202647 min

Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge, Portal Predictions & Mulkey Joins

We kick off hour two with Dr. Stephen Etheredge, asking him (yes, seriously) about the electrical substations near the 49ers’ practice facility and whether there could be any correlation there. We also get into Lisfranc injuries and recovery timelines as new LSU QB Sam Leavitt works his way back. We react to CBS transfer portal bold predictions and decide which ones we buy or don’t. Coach Kim Mulkey joins us to talk Vic Schaefer’s comments after LSU handed them their first loss of the season and how her team is shaping up so far.

Jan 14, 202646 min