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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!

Oct 24, 202546 min

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.

Oct 24, 202546 min

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.

Oct 24, 202546 min

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.

Oct 23, 202546 min

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.

Oct 23, 202546 min

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.

Oct 23, 202546 min

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?

Oct 22, 202545 min

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.

Oct 22, 202545 min

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.

Oct 22, 202545 min

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.

Oct 21, 202546 min

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.

Oct 21, 202544 min

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.

Oct 21, 202546 min

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.

Oct 20, 202546 min

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.

Oct 20, 202544 min

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.

Oct 20, 202546 min

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.

Oct 17, 202547 min

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.

Oct 17, 202546 min

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.

Oct 17, 202547 min

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.

Oct 16, 202545 min

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.

Oct 16, 202546 min

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.

Oct 16, 202546 min

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.

Oct 15, 202546 min

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

Oct 15, 202546 min

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.

Oct 15, 202545 min

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.

Oct 14, 202545 min

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.

Oct 14, 202547 min

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.

Oct 14, 202546 min

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.

Oct 13, 202546 min

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.

Oct 13, 202546 min

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.

Oct 13, 202544 min

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.

Oct 10, 202546 min

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.

Oct 10, 202546 min

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.

Oct 9, 202547 min

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.

Oct 9, 202546 min

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.

Oct 9, 202546 min

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.

Oct 8, 202546 min

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.

Oct 8, 202544 min

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.

Oct 8, 202546 min

Hour Two | LSU vs. South Carolina Preview, OTB Mailbag & Storm Flashers

In hour two we continue previewing LSU vs. South Carolina. During OTB Mailbag, Flynn shocks the crew by revealing he uses his flashers in storms, and from there… things go off the rails as we BS our way through the rest of the hour.

Oct 7, 202545 min

Hour One | MNF Recap, Gannon-Demarcado Drama & South Carolina Film Takeaways

In hour one we recap Monday Night Football and dive into the Gannon-Demarcado situation. We touch on the latest with Mark Sanchez, and Matt shares what he’s learned from his early film study on South Carolina ahead of LSU’s matchup this weekend.

Oct 7, 202546 min

Hour Three | Nick Underhill Talks Saints, South Carolina Film Review & Ask the Bench

In hour three we open things up with Nick Underhill to recap the Saints’ win over the Giants and look ahead to their matchup against the Patriots. We also review more film on South Carolina’s defense and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Oct 7, 202545 min

Hour Three | Weekend Winners, Saints Celebration & LSU Lookahead

In hour three we roll through our Weekend Winners, and Devin Snow joins the show to celebrate the Saints’ first win of the season — we’re so back! We also look ahead to LSU’s upcoming matchup against South Carolina and wrap up with Ask the Bench.

Oct 6, 202546 min

Hour One | Saints Get Their First Win & NFL Weekend Recap

The Saints finally get in the win column with a victory over the Giants in the Dome! We spend most of hour one breaking down the win, what went right for New Orleans, and where they can still improve. Plus, we look around the rest of the NFL slate and hit the biggest storylines from the weekend.

Oct 6, 202546 min

Hour Two | College Chaos, Fallen Giants & Mark Sanchez Story

In hour two we turn our attention to college football and dive into a wild weekend of upsets. Both preseason No. 1 and No. 2 — Texas and Penn State — have completely fallen out of the Top 25, and we discuss just how far both programs have slipped. We also look ahead to this weekend’s slate and touch on the bizarre Mark Sanchez story making headlines.

Oct 6, 202546 min

Hour Two | CFB Weekend Outlook, Hot Seat Coaches & Bama-Vandy Preview

With LSU on a bye, we turn our attention to the rest of the college football weekend. We spotlight the coaches feeling the heat, especially those who could be in serious trouble with a loss. Plus, we dive into Alabama vs. Vanderbilt and what to expect from that matchup.

Oct 3, 202547 min

Hour Three | What’s the Ticket, NFL Party Barge & Double Pontoon Parlay

We kick off the final hour with another round of What’s the Ticket, guessing the highest and lowest ticket prices across college football. The crew hands out this week’s NFL Party Barge Parlay and a Double Pontoon Parlay before wrapping things up with Ask the Bench.

Oct 3, 202546 min

Hour One | TNF Recap, Saints vs. Giants Preview & CFP News

We kick things off recapping Thursday Night Football and ask the big question: is Mac Jones actually good at football? We preview Saints vs. Giants as New Orleans enters the week favored for the first time this season. Plus, we react to the news that New Orleans will host a CFP game in 2028.

Oct 3, 202547 min

Hour Three | Big Deal or No Big Deal, Munchies & Classic Rock

We kick off with Big Deal or No Big Deal before sitting down with Chef Michael Johnson for another round of Munchies. The crew dives into rock music, debating what counts as classic and what doesn’t, and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Oct 2, 202546 min

Hour One | Postseason Baseball & Weekend CFB Slate

We dive into the latest from the postseason in baseball before breaking down the weekend’s college football matchups. The crew highlights key storylines, previews each time slot, and tells you which games we’ll be locked in on.

Oct 2, 202547 min

Hour Two | BK Addresses Rumors, Fan Reactions & Shedeur Clip

We kick off with Brian Kelly’s comments addressing the Garrett Nussmeier rumors. The crew discusses James Franklin’s job security at Penn State and why some fanbases always think the grass is greener—often to their own detriment. We wrap up the hour breaking down the Shedeur Mime clip and what it’s sparking around the league.

Oct 2, 202547 min