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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 two of OTB, we react to Trinidad Chambliss getting another year of eligibility and what that means for LSU moving forward. The conversation drifts into Valentine’s Day plans and traditions before snapping back to baseball, as we take an early look at LSU’s starting rotation and how it’s shaping up heading into the season.
In hour one of Off the Bench, we bounce around the Winter Olympics and some of the wild storylines coming out of them before fully locking in on LSU baseball. It’s opening day in Baton Rouge, and the crew gets fired up about the start of the season, expectations for the Tigers, and why today officially feels like baseball season has arrived.
We kick off hour three with LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson ahead of opening day as he sets the stage for the season and what to expect from the Tigers. Jake tests the crew with some NBA trivia, Chef Michael Johnson drops by for Munchies, and we close things out with Ask the Bench.
In hour two of OTB, baseball talk turns into a debate over which 104.5 ESPN show would win a home run derby. We also hit on the Pelicans and the Jose Alvarado trade buzz before previewing LSU women’s basketball’s big matchup against South Carolina this weekend and what to watch for in that showdown.
In hour one of OTB, we pay tribute to James Van Der Beek before shifting into football mode with a look ahead to the NFL Combine. We discuss which LSU players will be participating, what they need to show in Indy, and where we think Garrett Nussmeier could realistically land when draft night rolls around.
In hour one of OTB, we dive into another wild Winter Olympics headline as a biathlon medalist uses his moment on the podium to publicly apologize to his girlfriend for cheating — because of course that happened. From there, we pivot to the hardwood and take an honest look at the state of LSU men’s basketball, breaking down where things currently stand and why the frustration around the program continues to grow.
In hour three of OTB, Nick Underhill joins the show to break down the possibility of Derek Carr becoming a trade asset for the Saints and what that could realistically look like. Devin Snow stops by to help put a bow on the final edition of RB&R Monday, and Matt once again revisits his ongoing obsession with the infamous backwards L as we close out the show.
In hour two of OTB, we look ahead to LSU baseball with Opening Day right around the corner and discuss what to expect from the Tigers this season. We roll into OTB Mailbag, answering listener questions, and then shift gears to talk Mardi Gras parades, plans, and all the chaos that comes with the season.
In hour one of OTB, we talk Winter Olympics and some of the storylines grabbing attention right now. We shift to the NFL and discuss whether the Saints could use Derek Carr as a trade asset, what that market might look like, and which teams around the league would actually be the best fit for him.
In hour three of Off the Bench, we hand out Weekend Winners and Losers, talk Winter Olympics storylines catching our attention, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.
In hour two of Off the Bench, we keep the Super Bowl conversation going — breaking down key moments, unexpected performances, and lingering reactions from the game itself. We shift to talk baseball as the season gets set to start this week, including which teams you should be watching early and some storylines heading into Opening Day. We also react to Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl halftime show and whether it lived up to the hype.
In hour one of OTB, Jake rejoins the Foxhole fresh off his trip to the Super Bowl. He breaks down his experience on the ground — from Radio Row moments to what stood out most at the game and around the event — and the crew spends the hour reacting to the big game itself, revisiting the key plays, the surprising moments, and how the matchup played out overal
In hour three, we recap LSU women’s basketball’s loss to Texas and talk through what went wrong in the matchup. We pivot back to the Winter Olympics for a few more storylines, then give you the final Pontoon Parlay of the season. We wrap up the show with an absolutely unhinged birthday video for Alondra to close things out.
We open hour two with the wild global scandal you didn’t know you needed — Inflategate has hit ski jumping, and yes, it involves athletes injecting hyaluronic acid in places you absolutely didn’t expect. From there, we circle back to NFL Honors, running through more of the awards and reactions from the night. We also announce the MYHY Zero Rookie of the Year, before wrapping up the hour with LSU Softball’s opening day run-rule win over NC State.
In hour one, we celebrate the legendary career of Drew Brees as he officially becomes a first-ballot Hall of Famer, reflecting on what he meant to the Saints, the city of New Orleans, and the NFL as a whole. We also take a broader look at NFL Honors, discussing the biggest awards, standout moments, and what the night says about the current state of the league.
In hour three, Tay Tay delivers another batch of fun and obscure Super Bowl stats to get you ready for the big game. Chef Michael Johnson joins the show for Munchies as we talk food, football, and everything in between. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.
In hour two of OTB, we shift gears to the Winter Olympics and discuss some of the events and storylines catching our attention. We also preview NFL Honors, including Saints players who could take home awards and debate whether Tyler Shough has a real shot at Offensive Rookie of the Year. Plus, we react to Tom Brady claiming he has no rooting interest in the Super Bowl — and explain why we’re not exactly buying that.
In hour one of OTB, we react to Lane Kiffin’s first press conference since his introductory appearance as LSU head coach and discuss what stood out from his latest comments, including the tone he’s setting early in his tenure. We also recap Signing Day, highlighting LSU’s newest additions, what the class says about the program’s direction, and which signees could make an immediate impact.
n hour three of Off the Bench, Tay Tay drops some really obscure Super Bowl stats to give you angles you might’ve never heard We dig into more fun Super Bowl prop bets and score predictions.. And to close things out, we check in with Jake live from San Francisco for his take from the ground on all the Super Bowl festivities.
In hour two of Off the Bench, we ask the fun hypothetical: if Sam Darnold wins the Super Bowl, does he end up having the best career out of the 2018 draft class? Darnold was the third overall pick in 2018 and is now the first QB from that class to reach a Super Bowl, outpacing guys like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson so far this season.We also break down more fun Super Bowl prop bets to consider ahead of the game, and Coach Kim Mulkey joins us to share her thoughts on LSU’s week and what’s coming next.
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