
Off The Bench
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Off The Bench is a radio show on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge hosted by former LSU players Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn.
Episodes(40 episodes)
Hour Three | Football Friday! Pontoon Parlay, NFL Picks & LSU vs. Auburn Predictions
In hour three it's time for our usual Football Friday fun! We kick things off with What's the Ticket before putting together this week's Pontoon Parlay. We even add an NFL parlay into the mix as we make our picks for the weekend's biggest games. Plus, we give our final thoughts and predictions for LSU vs. Auburn and Saints vs. Steelers as both teams prepare for big road matchups this weekend.
Published: Oct 23, 2026Duration: 46m 32s
Hour Two | NFL Week 7 Preview: Can the Saints Beat the Steelers?
In hour two of OTB we turn our attention to the NFL and preview some of the biggest matchups around the league this weekend. We dive into the New Orleans Saints vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, breaking down what the Saints need to do to come away with a win, the biggest challenges Pittsburgh presents and whether New Orleans can build some momentum after last week's victory.
Published: Oct 23, 2026Duration: 46m 27s
Hour One | Football Friday! Patriots vs. Bears Recap & Top 25 College Football Preview
In hour one it's Football Friday! We kick things off by recapping Thursday Night Football between the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears, breaking down the biggest takeaways from the matchup. Then we turn our attention to college football and preview this weekend's AP Top 25 slate, discussing the biggest games, potential upsets and matchups we're most excited to watch.
Published: Oct 23, 2026Duration: 47m 43s
Hour Three | Saints vs. Steelers Preview & Extended Ask the Bench
In hour three we continue previewing the New Orleans Saints vs. Pittsburgh Steelers matchup, breaking down what the Saints need to do to come away with a win. Plus, we give you an extended edition of Ask the Bench, answering more of your questions and getting into all the usual OTB chaos to wrap up the show.
Published: Oct 22, 2026Duration: 47m 32s
Hour Two | Pelicans Talk, Matt Flynn’s NFL QB Rankings & Saints Football
In hour two we actually talk some New Orleans Pelicans basketball! We shift gears to the NFL as Matt Flynn reveals his latest quarterback power rankings and we debate where the league's top QBs stand. Matt then taps out early because he's feeling sick, leaving us to keep the show rolling with more Saints talk as New Orleans prepares for its matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Published: Oct 22, 2026Duration: 47m 32s
Hour One | LSU vs. Auburn Predictions, Trey’Dez Green Injury Update & TVs Beat Inflation?!
In hour one we start with a conversation about how TVs somehow keep getting cheaper while everything else gets more expensive. We then turn our attention to LSU vs. Auburn and discuss Trey’Dez Green being left off the injury report. Could he make his return against Auburn this weekend? Plus, we break down the matchup, share what each of us thinks about the Tigers’ chances on the road and give our biggest keys to the game.
Published: Oct 22, 2026Duration: 45m 50s
Hour Three | Mickey Loomis Responds to Gayle Benson, LSU Basketball & Ask the Bench
In hour three we discuss Mickey Loomis’ response to Gayle Benson’s recent public comments about the Saints organization and what his remarks could mean for the future of New Orleans. We shift gears to LSU basketball and talk about the Tigers as the season approaches. Plus, we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.
Published: Oct 21, 2026Duration: 46m 35s
Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge Talks Blood Clots, The Great Milk Debate & Louisiana High School Football
In hour two Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us to discuss blood clots and some of the medical concerns surrounding them. Somehow, the conversation takes a turn into the different types of milk and which ones are actually the best. Plus, we get into a little Louisiana high school football talk and discuss what's happening on the local high school football scene.
Published: Oct 21, 2026Duration: 47m 34s
Hour One | LSU vs. Auburn Preview: Key Matchups
In hour one we dive into LSU vs. Auburn as the Tigers prepare for a big SEC road matchup. We break down some of the key matchups to watch on both sides of the ball, where LSU could have an advantage and what challenges Auburn presents. Plus, we discuss what LSU needs to do to come away with a win on the road.
Published: Oct 21, 2026Duration: 46m 54s
Hour Three | Saints vs. Steelers, Rocky Movies, Halloween Costumes & Ask the Bench
In hour three we turn our attention to the Saints vs. Steelers matchup and discuss what New Orleans needs to do to come away with another win. Somehow, the conversation takes a detour into the Rocky movies before we get into Halloween costumes and ideas for this year. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.
Published: Oct 20, 2026Duration: 47m 31s
Hour Two | LSU vs. Auburn, Sam Leavitt, AI Coaches & AP Top 25
In hour two we continue previewing LSU vs. Auburn and discuss Sam Leavitt as the Tigers prepare for their upcoming SEC road matchup. We take a hilarious detour to watch an AI-generated video featuring Kalen DeBoer, Kirby Smart, Steve Sarkisian, Curt Cignetti and Marcus Freeman. Plus, we break down the latest AP Top 25 rankings and debate where teams stand after a chaotic weekend of college football.
Published: Oct 20, 2026Duration: 47m 37s
Hour One | Joe Buck & Troy Aikman Beef & LSU vs. Auburn Preview
In hour one we start with Alondra getting officially unc’d by the next generation of broadcasters before diving into the beef between Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. We debate our favorite and least favorite sports announcers and what makes a great broadcast. Plus, we turn our attention back to LSU football as we begin previewing the Tigers’ upcoming road trip to Auburn and what to expect from the SEC matchup.
Published: Oct 20, 2026Duration: 45m 50s
Hour Three | Marler Monday! College Football Chaos, KJ Lacey & Ask the Bench
In hour three it’s Marler Monday! Chris Marler joins us to break down all the chaos from a wild weekend of college football, including the biggest upsets and surprises from around the SEC. We also discuss the news that KJ Lacey will be taking first-team reps for the Texas Longhorns in practice this week and what that could mean for their quarterback situation. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.
Published: Oct 19, 2026Duration: 47m 37s
Hour Two | Saints Beat the Giants, Paris Awaits & Weekend Winners and Losers
In hour two we break down the Saints’ ugly win over the Giants and discuss how New Orleans now has to turn around and head to Paris to face the Steelers. We hand out our Weekend Winners and Losers before diving back into the chaos from a wild weekend of college football. Plus, we get into a conversation about Adam Schefter’s reporting and his relationship with Underdog Sports Betting.
Published: Oct 19, 2026Duration: 47m 32s
Hour One | LSU & Saints BOTH Win! Mississippi State Recap, Auburn Preview & CFB Chaos
In hour one we celebrate something that hasn't happened in 763 days: LSU and the Saints winning on the same weekend! We break down LSU's win over Mississippi State and share our biggest takeaways from the Tigers' performance before starting to look ahead to LSU vs. Auburn. Plus, we take a look around college football and discuss all the chaos from a wild weekend across the country.
Published: Oct 19, 2026Duration: 45m 49s
Hour Three | Football Friday! What’s the Ticket, Pontoon Parlay & NFL Picks
In hour three it’s time for our usual Football Friday fun! We play What’s the Ticket, this time adding NFL games into the mix, before putting together this week’s Pontoon Parlay. We give our final thoughts and predictions for the weekend’s biggest college football and NFL matchups before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.
Published: Oct 16, 2026Duration: 46m 35s
Hour Two | 24-Team College Football Playoff Debate & Richard Dickson Talks LSU
In hour two we debate the possibility of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, with Matt and Jake sharing their very different opinions on whether expansion would be good for college football. Richard Dickson joins us as we revisit LSU’s loss to Kentucky and get his thoughts on what went wrong for the Tigers and where they go from here.
Published: Oct 16, 2026Duration: 47m 39s
Hour One | Terrible NFL QB Play, LSU vs. Mississippi State & El Niño’s Little Brother
In hour one we recap Thursday Night Football and discuss just how bad quarterback play has been around the NFL, especially last night. We turn our attention to LSU vs. Mississippi State and continue previewing the Tigers’ upcoming SEC matchup. Plus, somehow we get into a conversation about El Niño’s little brother
Published: Oct 16, 2026Duration: 46m 53s
Hour Three | Matt’s NFL QB Rankings, Munchies & Cryogenically Frozen Flynn?!
In hour three we reveal Matt Flynn’s latest NFL quarterback power rankings and debate where the league’s top QBs belong. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies before Matt casually decides he wants to be cryogenically frozen when he dies. Because apparently that's where we're at today. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.
Published: Oct 15, 2026Duration: 47m 28s
Hour Two | LSU vs. Mississippi State Preview: Can the Tigers Bounce Back?
In hour two we move on from the Saints and turn our attention to LSU vs. Mississippi State. We break down the upcoming SEC matchup, take a closer look at what the Bulldogs bring to the table and discuss what LSU needs to do to bounce back after its loss to Kentucky.
Published: Oct 15, 2026Duration: 46m 37s