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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.
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In hour three of OTB we break down the most overrated and underrated rivalries in college football and which ones actually deserve the hype. We react to Joe Burrow’s comments about not having fun playing anymore, what that means for him going forward, and how relatable it is for athletes at every level. We wrap up with Ask the Bench to close out the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour two of OTB we look around the conference and break down the rest of the SEC’s 2026 schedules — who got it easy, who got cooked, and who should already be complaining online. We also have to school Matt on the meaning of Jay Johnson’s Tiger emoji tweets, which somehow turns into us challenging him to name five players from the ’98 Mariners. Spoiler: it goes exactly how you think.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour one of OTB we talk about Dunham winning in the Dome last night and shout out the other Louisiana high school programs that brought home state titles! We also take a look at LSU’s 2026 football schedule — breaking down the toughest three-game stretch and the matchups we’re most looking forward to.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour three we talk about the possibility of other conferences freezing Notre Dame out of their schedules, Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, and we wrap with Ask the Bench — which somehow turns into a debate over which QBs have the nicest bodies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour three we talk about our favorite Christmas movies, Matt gives his updated QB power rankings, and we wrap things up with Ask the Bench.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour two we dive into the Sherrone Moore/Michigan scandal, talk some high school football with state championship games on deck, and take a look at the College Football Hall of Fame.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour one of OTB we talk Christmas traditions, break down Charlie Weis Jr.’s contract at LSU and how much coordinators are being paid, react to the news that Ju’Juan Johnson is set to hit the transfer portal, and talk Phillip Rivers dad jokes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour two Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us, we debate which number Phillip Rivers will wear since Daniel Jones already has 17, we talk First-Team All-SEC honors, and Kim Mulkey stops by to share her thoughts on the changing landscape of college athletics and NIL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour one we talk Phillip Rivers signing to the Colts practice squad, LSU’s new D-line coach Elijah Robinson getting interest from other schools, which players won’t suit up for the Texas Bowl, and Diego Pavia heading to the Senior Bowl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour three we’re joined by Ross Jackson to talk Saints, we break down the CFP bracket a little more, and we wrap things up with a round of OTB Mailbag.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour two we dive into the CFP bracket and how we think everything is going to shake out. We also do Weekend Winners, where we shout out Fernando Mendoza and, of course, talk about how big of losers Notre Dame are.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour one we recap Monday Night Football, wonder if Phillip Rivers might actually come back and play for the Colts, and break down the LSU players who have entered the transfer portal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour three, Coach Blake Baker joins the show to talk about his decision to stay at LSU rather than taking the Tulane head coaching job. Devin Snow stops by to break down the Saints’ win over the Bucs. We wrap things up by looking at some of the latest NFL rankings and how the league is shaping up heading into the postseason push.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour one of OTB we talk about Blake Baker returning to LSU despite being offered the Tulane job. We react to Notre Dame getting left out of the College Football Playoff and break down the rest of the CFP bracket and how it all shook out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour three we roll out the Championship Weekend edition of What’s the Ticket, which (of course) spirals straight into another classic rant about Notre Dame needing to join a conference already. We close things out with the Championship Weekend Pontoon Parlay to set you up for the weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour two of OTB, we get into Vanderbilt trying to schedule a 13th game to make any sort of postseason case for themselves. We look at LSU’s latest bowl projections, what matchups make the most sense, and why Ju’Juan Johnson is suddenly making a pretty compelling case to get real QB reps in the bowl game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour one of OTB, we talk recruiting and which LSU commits we’re still waiting to get officially signed. We discuss the reports that Blake Baker is set to become the next head coach at Tulane, and LSU’s push to hire Elijah Robinson away from Syracuse as the new defensive line coach. We also take a look at the numbers behind Lane Kiffin’s running plays and what they might mean for LSU’s offensive identity moving forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour three, we bring back Dear Delondra and finally get some closure on a listener’s lingering life dilemma. Chef Michael Johnson jumps in for another round of Munchies, and we wrap things up with LSU men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon as he updates us on the squad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour two, we dive into the Penn State disaster-class of a coaching search and what the fallout means nationally. We hit the latest additions to Lane Kiffin’s new LSU staff and what roles are starting to take shape. And of course… we roast the College Football Playoff committee for once again being absolutely, undeniably, impressively dumb.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour one of OTB, we break down LSU’s first wave of signees and what stands out from day one of the class. Taylor is back, so he gives his take on all the LSU chaos he missed over the past week — coaching moves, recruiting swings, and everything in between.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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