Off The Bench

In hour one of OTB, we talk Winter Olympics and some of the storylines grabbing attention right now. We shift to the NFL and discuss whether the Saints could use Derek Carr as a trade asset, what that market might look like, and which teams around the league would actually be the best fit for him.

In hour three of Off the Bench, we hand out Weekend Winners and Losers, talk Winter Olympics storylines catching our attention, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of Off the Bench, we keep the Super Bowl conversation going — breaking down key moments, unexpected performances, and lingering reactions from the game itself. We shift to talk baseball as the season gets set to start this week, including which teams you should be watching early and some storylines heading into Opening Day. We also react to Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl halftime show and whether it lived up to the hype.

In hour one of OTB, Jake rejoins the Foxhole fresh off his trip to the Super Bowl. He breaks down his experience on the ground — from Radio Row moments to what stood out most at the game and around the event — and the crew spends the hour reacting to the big game itself, revisiting the key plays, the surprising moments, and how the matchup played out overal

In hour three, we recap LSU women’s basketball’s loss to Texas and talk through what went wrong in the matchup. We pivot back to the Winter Olympics for a few more storylines, then give you the final Pontoon Parlay of the season. We wrap up the show with an absolutely unhinged birthday video for Alondra to close things out.

We open hour two with the wild global scandal you didn’t know you needed — Inflategate has hit ski jumping, and yes, it involves athletes injecting hyaluronic acid in places you absolutely didn’t expect. From there, we circle back to NFL Honors, running through more of the awards and reactions from the night. We also announce the MYHY Zero Rookie of the Year, before wrapping up the hour with LSU Softball’s opening day run-rule win over NC State.

In hour one, we celebrate the legendary career of Drew Brees as he officially becomes a first-ballot Hall of Famer, reflecting on what he meant to the Saints, the city of New Orleans, and the NFL as a whole. We also take a broader look at NFL Honors, discussing the biggest awards, standout moments, and what the night says about the current state of the league.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.