Is Coach Prime Out of Pocket? - Off the Bench, May 3, 2024
In this hour we talk about the Colorado/Sanders drama with Xavier Smith. We also talk more about NCAA 25.
May 03, 2024•46 min
Off The Bench
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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Episodes
We Hate Texas A&M - Off the Bench, May 3, 2024
We open up the show talking about how we all hate Texas A&M and LSU needs to get a series win over them. Also talked about is Taylor's ridiculous choice in energy drink this AM. T-Bob and Alondra join cultures and find some Mexican Star Wars music. Damonic Williams chooses OU over LSU and we talk about NCAA 25.
May 03, 2024•45 min
LSU WR Mt. Rushmore - Off the Bench, May 2, 2024
The majority of this hour we discuss which WR would be on the Mt. Rushmore (Everest) of LSU WRs. We visit with Chef Michael Johnson for Munchies and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.
May 03, 2024•47 min
Jay Johnson Previews A&M Series - Off the Bench, May 2, 2024
Beth Torina joins us at the top of the hour to talk about post season play and this weekend's series v. Liberty. Jay Johnson joins us to preview the Texas A&M series.
May 03, 2024•46 min
What Do the Pelicans Need to Do in the Offseason? - Off the Bench, May 2, 2024
We start the show off talking about the Pelicans and what they need to do to improve in the offseason. We also listen to some comments that Klint Kubiak made and react to them. Was Ryan Garcia caught cheating? And we wrap up the hour talking about Saints rookies.
May 03, 2024•46 min
Paul Skenes Gonna Paul Skenes - Off the Bench, May 1, 2024
Hour three we talk about Paul Skenes's ridiculous stats in Triple A and when he is going to get called up to The Show. Taylor does the NFL story of the day. And we talk a little bit about Jake Paul v. Mike Tyson.
May 01, 2024•46 min
T-Bob Apologizes to Maason Smith - Off the Bench, May 1, 2024
In hour two T-Bob tells us more about his trip to Florida this past weekend and tells us about his new friend Dr. Bob. T-Bob apologizes to Maason Smith for not thinking he'd go high in the draft. We also look at the Pels roster and talk about what needs to happen in the offseason to have a stronger season.
May 01, 2024•46 min
Who Does LSU Need to Get in the Portal? - Off the Bench, May 1, 2024
We start off the show talking about TCU transfer Damonic Williams visiting LSU. LSU has 82/85 scholarship spots filled, who will be the last 3? We also preview LSU vs. Texas A&M series this weekend and we take a closer look at Texas A&M's numbers.
May 01, 2024•46 min
Nick Underhill Recaps Saints Draft - Off the Bench, April 30, 2024
Nick Underhill joins us at the top of hour three to do a deep dive on the Saints draft class. Crew and his parents join us to talk about Dreams Come True. We wrap up hour three with Ask the Bench.
Apr 30, 2024•46 min
Pelicans Get Swept by OKC: What's Next? - Off the Bench, April 30, 2024
In hour two we discuss the Pelicans getting swept by OKC and where this team needs to go from here. We talk about the roster and who can stay and who needs to go. We also did OTB mailbag, then lost power so that's prety much all we got to in hour two.
Apr 30, 2024•25 min
T-Bob is Back Safely!! - Off the Bench, April 30, 2024
T-Bob made it back from FLorida despite the +150 odds! We spend most of this hour catching T-Bob up on what he missed and get his thoughts on the Saints 2024 draft class, and the Pelicans getting swept by OKC.
Apr 30, 2024•46 min
LSU Baseball v. Auburn Recap - Off the Bench, April 29, 2024
We start hour three recapping LSU's series win over Auburn this weekend. What do the tigers need to do to get into the post season? Dev joins us for spreadlines and talks about the Zurich. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.
Apr 29, 2024•46 min
Ross Jackson Talks Saints Draft - Off the Bench, April 29, 2024
Ross Jackson joins us at the top of hour two to talk about how the Saints fared in the draft. We also take a look at the LSU players drafted and where they went. And we do Weekend Winners in this hour.
Apr 29, 2024•46 min
NFL Draft Full Recap - Off the Bench, April 29, 2024
Jake is back from the NFL Draft in Detroit! He tells us about his trip and how the draft went. We recap the full weekend and the winners and losers off the draft. Bill Bender also joins us to give us his opinion on the draft.
Apr 29, 2024•46 min
LSU Baseball v. Auburn Series Preview - Off the Bench , April 26, 2024
Hour one we talk Pels and preview the LSU/Auburn match up this weekend.
Apr 26, 2024•46 min
How Did the Saints Do in the Draft? - Off the Bench, April 26, 2024
In hour two we continue to recap the draft and look at how the Saints did, and what they still need to draft.
Apr 26, 2024•46 min
NFL Draft Recap - Off the Bench, April 26,2024
We spend the whole first hour recapping the NFL draft. Who were the biggest winners and losers of the draft?
Apr 26, 2024•46 min
Jacob Hester Checks In from Detroit - Off the Bench, April 25, 2024
Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies. Jake checks in from the draft in new orleans. We close out the show with ask the bench.
Apr 25, 2024•46 min
Beth Torina Previews SOLD OUT Arkansas Series - Off the Bench, April 25, 2024
Beth Torina joins us to talk about LSU softball's loss to ULL on Tuesday and preview the match up vs. Arkansas at home this weekend. Jay Johnson joins us to talk about the home series vs. Auburn.
Apr 25, 2024•46 min
NFL Draft Preview - Off the Bench, April 25, 2024
Hour one we preview the NFL draft tonihgt. Taylor gives a mock top 15. We also recap the Pelicans loss to the Thunder.
Apr 25, 2024•46 min
Countdown to the NFL Draft - Off the Bench, April 23, 2024
Th countdown to the NFL Draft is on. Nick Underhill joins us to talk about what the Saints need to do. We also talk Cormani McClain and LSU. We close out the show with ask the bench.
Apr 23, 2024•46 min
Is Matt Ryan a Hall of Famer? - Off the Bench, April 23, 2024
Matt Ryan announced he's officially retiring. Is he a hall of famer?? We do OTB mailbag. We also talk about some LSU recruiting news.
Apr 23, 2024•47 min
UGA Tried to STEAL Jay Clark??? - Off the Bench, April 23, 2024
In hour one of the show we talk about the Pelicans facing the THunder in game 2 tomorrow night. LSU Baseball faces Nicholls tonight. In LSU Gym news, UGA tried to get Jay Clark back???
Apr 23, 2024•46 min
NFL Draft/Saints - Off the Bench, April 22, 2024
We start the hour off with Weekend Winners. Shout to Dev Snow and Ryan Garcia. We talk a little about the NFL Draft and the Saints. Don't RSVP to a party you're not going to attend. And we close out with ask the bench.
Apr 22, 2024•47 min
Jay Clark Talks Being a National Champion - Off the Bench, April 22, 2024
Coach Jay Clark joins us fresh off a National Championship to give us a behind the scens look, and what it took to win this championship. Taylor brings on the NFL story of the day, are Jayden Daniels and his agent fumbling the bag, or playing it smart?
Apr 22, 2024•32 min
LSU Baseball Clinches 1st SEC Series Win - Off the Bench, April 22, 2024
LSU Baseball clinches its 1st series win over Mizzou, we talk about the game 2 loss, which is surprising because that was your Luke Holman game. The Pelicans lost to the Thunder last night, what do they need to do to bounce back and get the win on Wednesday? LSU GYMNASTICS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!! Congrats to LSU Gym. We talk about their win and how tough of a win it was.
Apr 22, 2024•47 min
Would You Zuck?? - Champagne Shenanigans, April 19, 2024
The talk of the town has been this photo of Mark Zuckerburg where he looks GOOD. Would we Zuck?? We later find out that the image is AI and take back everything we said, but still think Zuck should grow a beard. Alondra gives her pick for Haney v. Garcia tomorrow during Bad Corner Advice. Taylor brings you the biggest NFL story of the day.
Apr 19, 2024•47 min
LSU Portal News - Off the Bench, April 19, 2024
Jake joins us in hour two. We discuss what Tigers are headed to the transfer portal. Saints need a DL and a safety, will they get one in the draft?
Apr 19, 2024•46 min
Pelicans to Face the Kings Tonight - Off the Bench, April 19, 2024
We open up the show talking about LSU Gymnastics vying for national championship! LSU Baseball goes on the road to face Mizzou and we preview that series and the pitching match ups. The Pelicans face the Kings tonight in the play in tournament - will they make the post season without Zion????
Apr 19, 2024•46 min
Are the Saints Blessed by The Pope?? - Off the Bench, April 18, 2024
Gayle Benson gave The Pope a custom New Orleans Saints jersey. Shouldn't the Saints be the most favored by The Pope, therefore God, out of all the NFL?? Chef Michael Johnson joins us for munchies. Taylor gives us the biggest NFL story of the day and we do big deal or no big deal.
Apr 18, 2024•46 min
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