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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.
Listen on Apple PodcastsIn hour three we catch up with Nick Underhill to break down the first day of Saints training camp and the biggest storylines emerging from practice. We also react to Aaron Rodgers' latest comments on The Pat McAfee Show before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.
In hour two, Jake checks in from his NFL training camp tour and shares how the trip has gone so far, including details from his conversation with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. With Tay Tay back in studio, the crew also discusses Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers before previewing what to expect from LSU's first day of fall camp. The hour wraps up with a failed attempt at OTB Mailbag.
In hour one, former LSU Tiger Richard Dickson joins the show as co-host as the Tigers officially report for fall training camp. The crew discusses what players can expect as camp gets underway, the challenges of preseason practice, and what LSU hopes to accomplish before the season kicks off.
In hour three we hand out our Weekend Winners and Losers before breaking down the latest situation surrounding the 49ers and EMF. We also discuss the growing role of sports betting and some of the issues surrounding it before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.
In hour two we finally get into some LSU sports, reacting to Logan Schmidt officially joining the Tigers after deciding not to sign with the Cleveland Guardians. We also preview LSU fall camp with the Tigers set to report on Wednesday before shifting our attention to Saints training camp, including the news of wide receiver Jalynn Polk's retirement.
In hour one we kick things off the way only OTB can, bouncing from a botched national anthem to the new Spider-Man movie and the ever-questionable work of camera operators at sporting events. We also dive into a spirited debate about the Dodgers, discussing whether they're simply a dominant franchise or if they're actually bad for the game of baseball.
In hour three we revisit the latest surrounding Tony Romo before shifting our focus to the SEC, debating which non-quarterbacks will have the biggest impact on the conference this season. The crew makes its picks and discusses the players who could define the 2026 campaign without taking a snap at quarterback.
In hour two we debate which SEC teams are getting too much preseason hype and explain why we think they're being overrated heading into the 2026 season. The crew breaks down the expectations surrounding several conference contenders and discusses which teams could be primed to disappoint.
In hour one we react to Chris Olave's new contract with the Saints and share our thoughts on what it means for both the team and the talented receiver moving forward. We also discuss Baker Mayfield's comments about his contract situation and whether a new deal with the Buccaneers could be on the horizon.
In hour three, the crew debates which SEC coaches are set up for long-term success and which ones could be headed toward failure. Later, Chef Michael Johnson joins the show for another edition of Munchies, serving up food talk and cooking tips, before the week wraps up with Ask the Bench.
In hour two, a conversation about Komodo dragons somehow turns into a discussion about the Saints—because that's just how this show works. The crew also opens up the OTB Mailbag to answer listener questions before debating the growing trend of jersey patches in college football and what it means for the future of the sport.
In hour one, Chris Marler is back as guest co-host and finally nails the show's signature "yo's." The crew reflects on Taysom Hill's lasting impact on the Saints organization before giving Marler a hard time for posting a Swag Surfin' video and claiming it was Neck. Matt closes out the hour with thoughts on former LSU wide receiver Demetrius Byrd.
In hour three we get a Razor Report from Tay Tay, who even introduces us to Lil Razor. We also discuss Logan Schmidt's decision not to sign with the Cleveland Guardians and debate what comes next for the talented pitcher. Later, we react to the Tony Romo DUI video before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.
In hour two we're joined by Dr. Stephen Etheredge, who helps address some of the crew's concerns about Chris Marler's health. We also discuss Bret Bielema's latest comments and why it always seems like the Big Ten has a chip on its shoulder when it comes to the SEC. The conversation continues with more takeaways from SEC Media Days before wrapping up with Mike Vrabel's newest PR move involving an adorable puppy.
In hour one, Chris Marler joins the show as guest co-host, and the conversation starts exactly where you'd expect—with Mercury being in retrograde. From there, we dive into Ole Miss' lawsuit involving Devin Harper and Princewill Umanmielen, discussing the latest developments and what it could mean moving forward before continuing our SEC Media Days coverage.
In hour three we kick things off with Nick Underhill, who joins the show to break down the start of Saints training camp and what he's watching as practices get underway. We also make our picks for LSU's breakout player this season before the Wolfpack announces it's taking a break from each other while Jake is away at training camp. We wrap up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.
In hour two we debate one of the toughest what-if scenarios in Louisiana sports history: would you rather Nick Saban had stayed at LSU if it meant Drew Brees never became the Saints' quarterback, or have things play out the way they did with Brees transforming football in New Orleans? The conversation then takes an unexpected turn as we go down a rabbit hole trying to figure out what former LSU quarterback Andrew Hatch is up to these days before wrapping up the hour by tracking down Matt's infamous atomic wedgie costume.
In hour one we react to the Saints officially reporting to training camp and discuss why the feeling surrounding the team is completely different from this time last year. We also take a look at Drew Brees' incredible impact on the franchise, comparing the Saints' struggles before and after his tenure, and play a clip of Brees explaining why he chose New Orleans over what looked like the perfect situation in Miami.
In hour three we react to Logan Schmidt's decision not to sign with the Cleveland Guardians and debate what's next, with Alondra making the case that the talented pitcher is more likely to end up at LSU than at a junior college. We also discuss the outlook for LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.
In hour two we break down some of the quarterback rooms around the NFL, including Atlanta's injury-plagued group, and discuss what it could mean for the Falcons this season. We also look ahead to Baker Mayfield's contract situation as he's set to become a free agent after the 2026 season, debating whether the Buccaneers should get a deal done before training camp.