
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 One | Matt Dumps George for Claude, Gayle Benson’s Comments & Mickey Loomis Under Fire
In hour one we start with a conversation about birth order and Matt apparently breaking up with George for Claude. We eventually turn our attention to the situation in New Orleans, breaking down Gayle Benson’s recent comments about the Saints organization and what they could mean moving forward. Plus, we discuss why Mickey Loomis is the first person everyone seems to be pointing fingers at and whether changes could be coming for the Saints.
Published: Oct 15, 2026Duration: 46m 59s
Hour Three | Tay Tay’s Shorts, Moon Landing Conspiracies & Kellen Moore Replacements
In hour three we start by making fun of Tay Tay’s ridiculously long shorts before debating whether the moon landing was real or fake. Eventually, we get back to football and discuss the Saints’ coaching situation, including who we’d like to see replace Kellen Moore if New Orleans decides to make a change. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.
Published: Oct 14, 2026Duration: 47m 29s
Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge, Kamario Taylor’s Injury & Gayle Benson’s Saints Comments
In hour two Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us as we speculate about Kamario Taylor’s injury and somehow debate whether the 49ers’ substation actually made them stronger in some sort of superhero situation. Because… OTB. We also discuss Gayle Benson’s recent comments about the Saints organization and what potential changes could be coming in New Orleans.
Published: Oct 14, 2026Duration: 46m 29s
Hour One | LSU vs. Mississippi State Preview: Will Kamario Taylor Start?
In hour one we officially put LSU’s loss to Kentucky behind us and turn our attention to Mississippi State. We start breaking down the Tigers’ upcoming SEC matchup and discuss what LSU needs to do to bounce back. Plus, we debate whether Kamario Taylor will start at quarterback this weekend.
Published: Oct 14, 2026Duration: 46m 48s
Hour Three | Nick Underhill Talks Saints, NFL & Ask the Bench
In hour three Nick Underhill joins us to break down the latest surrounding the Saints and discuss the team's continued struggles. We keep the conversation going with more Saints talk before taking a look around the rest of the NFL. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.
Published: Oct 13, 2026Duration: 46m 31s
Hour Two | OTB Mailbag, Moon Talk & Irreplaceable Movie Roles
In hour two we get to your questions in OTB Mailbag, covering everything from the Saints’ struggles to LSU football. Then, naturally, we get into some Moon talk before debating which movie roles were cast so perfectly that we can't imagine any other actor playing them.
Published: Oct 13, 2026Duration: 47m 28s
Hour One | LSU vs. Kentucky Film Review & Mississippi State Preview
In hour one we revisit LSU’s loss to Kentucky after Matt goes back and watches the film. We break down what stood out on tape, the issues that plagued the Tigers and what needs to improve moving forward. We also start looking ahead to LSU vs. Mississippi State and preview the Tigers’ next SEC matchup.
Published: Oct 13, 2026Duration: 46m 51s
Hour Three | Marler Monday! SEC Football & NFL Weekend Recap
In hour three it’s Marler Monday! Chris Marler joins us to break down the biggest games and storylines from around the SEC, including the fallout from another wild weekend of college football. We also turn our attention to the NFL and discuss some of the biggest takeaways from Sunday’s action.
Published: Oct 12, 2026Duration: 47m 20s
Hour Two | More Bad News in New Orleans: Saints & Kellen Moore
In hour two we move on from LSU’s loss to Kentucky to talk about the Saints… unfortunately. We break down the latest struggles in New Orleans, discuss Kellen Moore and the decisions being made, and try to figure out where the Saints go from here.
Published: Oct 12, 2026Duration: 47m 39s
Hour One | LSU Falls to Kentucky: What Went Wrong?
In hour one we spend the entire hour breaking down LSU’s loss to Kentucky and trying to make sense of what went wrong for the Tigers. We dive into the biggest issues from Saturday’s game, what stood out from the loss and what it means for LSU moving forward.
Published: Oct 12, 2026Duration: 45m 45s
Hour Three | Football Friday | Pontoon Parlay | Final Look At LSU Vs Kentucky
In Hour Three of Off the Bench, it's Football Friday! We take a look at the biggest college football matchups of the weekend and give our Pontoon Parlay picks, each of our best bets for Saturday's slate. Plus, we take one final look at LSU's matchup against Kentucky and discuss what the Tigers need to do to come away with a win in Lexington.
Published: Oct 9, 2026Duration: 46m 0s
Hour Two | Saints Vs Vikings Matchup | OTB NFL Sunday Picks | What's The Ticket?
In Hour Two of Off the Bench, we preview the Saints' upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Vikings and break down what New Orleans needs to do to come away with a win. Plus, we take a look at the rest of the NFL schedule and make our OTB NFL Sunday Picks ahead of this weekend's games.
Published: Oct 9, 2026Duration: 46m 41s
Hour One | Taking a Look At The Sunday NFL Slate | Will Weather Play A Factor In Lexington?
In Hour One of Off the Bench, we take a look at the Sunday NFL slate and break down some of the biggest matchups around the league. Plus, with LSU set to take on Kentucky tomorrow, we discuss the weather forecast in Lexington and how the conditions could impact the Tigers and Wildcats.
Published: Oct 9, 2026Duration: 45m 11s
Hour Three | Saints-Vikings Preview, New Orleans Run Game Tendencies, Munchies
Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn host hour three of Off the Bench. The guys spend some time previewing the Saints game against the Vikings on Sunday. Hester dives deep into New Orleans' issues in the run game and their tendencies. Plus, Chef Michael Johnson joins the show for our Munchies segment.
Published: Oct 8, 2026Duration: 46m 40s
HOUR TWO | LSU's Keys To Victory vs. Kentucky, Flynn's NFL QB Rankings
Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn host hour two of Off the Bench. The guys continue to preview LSU at Kentucky. What are the biggest keys for the Tigers to come out of Lexington with the victory? Matt Flynn updates his NFL quarterback rankings after Week 4.
Published: Oct 8, 2026Duration: 47m 45s
HOUR ONE | LSU-Kentucky Breakdown, Wild SEC Weather
Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn host hour one of Off the Bench. The guys continue to break down LSU's matchup with Kentucky this Saturday. How important will the run game be? Plus, the guys discuss the impact of Hurricane Isaias on Alabama vs. Georgia and LSU vs. Kentucky.
Published: Oct 8, 2026Duration: 47m 2s
Hour Three | Prime Day, Saints vs. Vikings & Ask the Bench
In hour three we somehow get into Amazon Prime Day and the world of advertising before turning our attention back to football. We look ahead to Saints vs. Vikings and what we’re watching for this weekend before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.
Published: Oct 7, 2026Duration: 47m 31s
Hour Two | A Gruesome Visit with Doc, Jimbo Fisher & LSU vs. Kentucky
In hour two Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us for a pretty gruesome conversation about injuries before we talk some Jimbo Fisher because… why not? We continue breaking down LSU vs. Kentucky and take a look around the rest of the SEC matchups on this week’s slate.
Published: Oct 7, 2026Duration: 47m 36s
Hour One | LSU vs. Kentucky Preview & Breaking Down the Wildcats
Hour One | LSU vs. Kentucky Preview & Breaking Down the WildcatsIn hour one we spend the majority of the hour breaking down LSU vs. Kentucky and getting you ready for Saturday’s matchup. We take a closer look at Kentucky’s tendencies, what the Wildcats like to do and the matchups LSU can take advantage of.
Published: Oct 7, 2026Duration: 45m 54s
Hour Three | Nick Underhill Talks Saints, NFL & LSU vs. Kentucky
Hour Three | Nick Underhill Talks Saints, NFL & LSU vs. KentuckyIn hour three Nick Underhill joins us to rehash the Saints’ loss to the Falcons and discuss where New Orleans goes from here. We also talk some NFL before revisiting LSU vs. Kentucky and wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.
Published: Oct 6, 2026Duration: 47m 28s