Podcast

Off The Bench

Basketball, Football, Sports

Off The Bench is a radio show on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge hosted by former LSU players Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn.

Basketball chart
#122
Episodes
1,036
Releases
Daily
Typical length
47 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
9 hours ago

Episodes

1,036 episodes, newest first

  1. Hour Three | Nick Underhill Talks Saints, AJ McCarron's Sam Leavitt Comments & Ask the Bench

    Show notes

    In hour three of OTB we catch up with Nick Underhill to discuss the latest surrounding the New Orleans Saints and what's going on with the team. We dive into some NFL talk before turning our attention back to college football as former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron makes some interesting comments about LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt. We react to what he had to say and wrap up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench!

    47 min
  2. Hour Two | LSU vs. Alabama Preview, OTB Mailbag, Will Wade & Saints Struggles

    Show notes

    In hour two of OTB we continue breaking down LSU vs. Alabama as we look ahead to this weekend's SEC rivalry showdown. We dive into the biggest storylines surrounding the matchup before opening up the OTB Mailbag to answer your questions! Plus, we check in on LSU men's basketball as Will Wade and the Tigers get their season underway, and wrap things up with some New Orleans Saints talk.

    48 min
  3. Hour One | Who's the Next Coach Fired?! LSU Women's Basketball Dominates & Alabama Talks LSU

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    In hour one of OTB we kick things off speculating on which college football coach could be next on the chopping block as the coaching carousel continues to heat up. We turn our attention to LSU women's basketball after Kim Mulkey's Tigers absolutely dominated Southeastern Louisiana in their season opener. Plus, we look ahead to LSU vs. Alabama and react to comments from Crimson Tide coordinators Kane Wommack and Ryan Grubb about the Tigers ahead of this weekend's rivalry showdown!

    47 min
  4. Hour Three | Marler Monday Returns! Chris Marler Talks LSU vs. Alabama & SEC Football Chaos

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    In hour three of OTB, Marler Monday is BACK! Chris Marler returns to the show as we dive into LSU vs. Alabama and break down one of the biggest rivalries in college football. We discuss the matchup, the latest storylines around the SEC and everything else happening across the college football landscape. Plus, as always with Marler, the conversation goes a little bit of everywhere!

    48 min
  5. Hour Two | LSU vs. Alabama Preview, Mike Norvell Fired at FSU & Weekend Winners

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    In hour two of OTB we turn our attention to LSU vs. Alabama as we start breaking down the Tigers' upcoming showdown with the Crimson Tide. We discuss the biggest storylines heading into the SEC rivalry matchup before handing out our Weekend Winners from across the sports world. Plus, we pay our respects to Mike Norvell following his firing at Florida State and discuss the Seminoles' decision to move on from their head coach.

    47 min
  6. Hour One | Halloween Weekend Recap, College Football Chaos & AP Top 25 Shakeup!

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    In hour one of OTB we kick things off recapping our Halloween weekends and sharing some of the highlights from the holiday festivities. Then we turn our attention to college football and break down the biggest games, surprises and upsets from around the country. Plus, we dive into the latest AP Top 25 rankings, discuss which teams are moving up or down and debate whether the voters got it right!

    47 min
  7. Hour Three | Football Friday! Pontoon Parlay, What's the Ticket & Ask the Bench

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    In hour three of OTB 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, making our picks and looking for some winners across the weekend's football slate. Plus, we wrap up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench, answering your questions and bringing the usual OTB chaos to close out the week!

    47 min
  8. Hour Two | Will Wade Lands Another LSU Commit! Saints Struggles & Jake's Card Hunt

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    In hour two of OTB we kick things off with LSU basketball as Will Wade lands another big commitment for the Tigers! We discuss what the latest addition means for the program before reluctantly turning our attention to the New Orleans Saints and their continued struggles. Plus, we rip some more trading card packs, and Jake gives us an update on his ongoing card hunt. Will he finally find what he's looking for?

    47 min
  9. Hour One | Weirdest High School Mascots in America?! Ripping Packs with Chuck & Metairie Card Show

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    In hour one of OTB we kick things off discussing a viral graphic featuring the strangest high school mascots in every state. We react to some of the most bizarre mascot names across the country and debate which ones are the weirdest. Plus, Chuck joins us in studio to rip some trading card packs and preview this weekend's card show in Metairie!

    46 min
  10. Hour Three | LSU vs. Alabama Preview, Best Day Games & Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson

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    In hour three of OTB we look ahead to LSU vs. Alabama and break down the highly anticipated SEC rivalry matchup. With the Tigers and Crimson Tide set for an afternoon kickoff, we debate our favorite day games and what makes them so memorable. Plus, Chef Michael Johnson joins us for another edition of Munchies before we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench!

    46 min
  11. Hour Two | LSU Basketball Courtroom Drama, Matt Flynn's Top 10 NFL QBs & Spooky Stories!

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    In hour two of OTB we catch up on the latest courtroom drama surrounding LSU basketball and discuss what's unfolding. Then, Matt Flynn reveals his updated Top 10 NFL quarterback rankings, and we debate who deserves a spot among the league's best. Plus, things get spooky as Matt shares a scary story just in time for Halloween!

    48 min
  12. Hour One | Walmart vs. CVS, Wendy's Is Yellow Again?! & Whit Weeks' LSU Return

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    In hour one of OTB... we're honestly not sure what happened. We kick things off debating Walmart vs. CVS, discussing Cracker Barrel rocking chairs and discovering that Wendy's is apparently yellow again?! Plus, Keith Zinger now owns a Jersey Mike's in Lafayette. Eventually, we remember we're a sports show and discuss the possibility of Whit Weeks returning for LSU's matchup against Alabama. And somehow, we even find time to talk soccer. Another completely normal morning on OTB.

    47 min
  13. Hour Three | Is Michael Myers Human?! LSU vs. Alabama & Matt Flynn for Sheriff?

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    In hour three of OTB we get into a heated debate about what Michael Myers actually is. Is he human, supernatural or something else entirely? We eventually get back to football and look ahead to LSU vs. Alabama, breaking down the rivalry matchup. Plus, could we actually get Matt Flynn elected sheriff? We discuss his potential political future before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench!

    48 min
  14. Hour Two | Kim Mulkey Joins OTB! LSU Women's Basketball Season Preview & Dr. Etheredge

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    In hour two of OTB we visit with Dr. Stephen Etheredge before welcoming LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey to the show! Coach Mulkey joins us to preview the upcoming season, break down the Tigers' new-look roster and discuss her expectations for this year's team. We talk about the new faces, how the team is coming together and what LSU fans can look forward to as basketball season gets underway!

    47 min
  15. Hour One | LSU Women's Basketball vs. UNT Dallas, Geography Lessons & Saints Misery

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    In hour one of OTB we kick things off talking about LSU women's basketball's exhibition game against UNT Dallas, which somehow turns into a geography lesson as we try to figure out exactly where UNT Dallas is. We eventually turn our attention to the New Orleans Saints and discuss just how bad things have gotten, what's going wrong with this team and whether there's any hope of turning things around.

    46 min
  16. Hour Three | Nick Underhill Talks Saints, Matt Flynn Hates Guardian Caps & Ask the Bench

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    In hour three of OTB Nick Underhill joins us to break down the latest surrounding the New Orleans Saints, their continued struggles and where the team goes from here. We also get into a debate about Guardian Caps as Matt Flynn makes his case against them. Plus, we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench!

    48 min
  17. Hour Two | College Football Weekend Preview, AP Top 25 Rankings & OTB Mailbag

    Show notes

    In hour two of OTB we take a look at this weekend's college football slate and break down some of the biggest matchups to watch. We discuss the latest AP Top 25 rankings, which teams are making a case for themselves and where potential upsets could shake things up. Plus, we open up the OTB Mailbag and answer your questions!

    47 min
  18. Hour One | LSU vs. Alabama Gets a 2:30 Kickoff! Breaking Down the Rivalry Matchup

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    In hour one of OTB we discuss the announcement that LSU vs. Alabama will kick off at 2:30 and what that means for one of the biggest rivalries in college football. We start looking ahead to the Tigers' matchup against the Crimson Tide, breaking down some of the key matchups on both sides of the ball, where LSU could have an advantage and what it will take to come away with a win.

    46 min
  19. Hour Three | Saints in Shambles! How Much Worse Can It Get? & Ask the Bench

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    In hour three of OTB we continue breaking down the abysmal situation in New Orleans following the Saints' latest loss. We discuss just how bad this team has been, the biggest issues plaguing the organization and whether there's any hope of turning things around. Plus, we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench!

    47 min
  20. Hour Two | Saints Fall in Paris! What's Wrong With the Run Game? & Weekend Winners

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    In hour two of OTB we move on from LSU's win to some much less positive news as we recap the New Orleans Saints' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris. We break down another frustrating performance from the Saints, including just how awful their rushing attack has been and why they can't seem to get anything going on the ground. Plus, we hand out our Weekend Winners from across the sports world.

    47 min