Bald Guys On The Bench

Send us Fan Mail Recorded January 13th, 2026  Hearts pounded, beers cracked, and the script got shredded. We dive straight into Wildcard Weekend’s chaos: Chicago’s fourth-quarter eruption under Ben Johnson, Matthew Stafford dragging the Rams to a win despite brutal drops, and Buffalo edging Jacksonville on a back-foot laser that will live in film rooms for years. We talk about how and why these ga...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded January 5th, 2026 A team went an entire NFL season without a single interception, and somehow that wasn’t the wildest storyline we unpack. We kick off 2026 by tearing through the most chaotic stretch of football in years: Black Monday shockwaves, a Coach of the Year race with six legit candidates, and a playoff bracket where every edge comes down to cap math, trenches, an...

Send us Fan Mail December 15th, 2025 Beer cracked, mics hot, and Taylor Heinicke is here for the hang you didn’t know you needed. We go deep on the two obsessions fueling his off‑field life—dialing a golf swing toward consistency and staying mentally sharp enough to enter an NFL game at a moment’s notice. Taylor opens up about finishing his degree at ODU, planning a wedding, and settling in Virgin...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded December 21st, 2025 One play can change a season—and this week, we saw dozens. We kick off with holiday vibes and then dive headfirst into the wildest swings of Week 16: Rams-Seahawks flipped from a stalemate to a shootout, punctuated by a two-point conversion that went from “dead” to “good” because one player kept playing. From there we break down how coaching, urgency,...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded December 14th, 2025 A 44-year-old quarterback doesn’t just stroll back into the NFL and steady a two-minute drill in Seattle… unless his name is Philip Rivers. We unpack the most cinematic moment of Week 15, from Rivers’ reunion with Shane Steichen’s offense to the precision throws that sparked a sideline full of goosebumps and a high school team cheering from afar. It wa...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded December 7th, 2025  Playoff crowns fell, rankings scrambled, and the sport felt brand new again. We dive straight into the chaos: Texas Tech’s Big 12 breakthrough, Alabama undercutting Georgia’s aura, and Indiana turning a “nice story” into a serious program statement. NIL money, smarter staffing, and modern recruiting are redistributing power, and the postseason committe...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded December 2nd, 2025 Holiday cheer gave way to gridiron chaos, and we dove headfirst into the mayhem. From Thanksgiving upsets that rewired NFL momentum to a college football carousel spinning at portal speed, we unpack what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s broken. We start with the shockers: the Packers’ fourth-down swagger, the Bears bulldozing the Eagles on the ground, an...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded November 24th, 2025 The scoreboard didn’t tell the full story of Week 12—coaches did. We dive straight into the moments that swung games, from gutsy fourth-down calls that backfired to field goals left on the turf that changed playoff math. With Monday Night Football rolling in the background, we zoom out to what matters in November: identity, game flow, and knowing when...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded November 18th, 2025  A skydiving Navy SEAL dog, a 385-drone halftime show, and 268 texts later, the weekend delivered more storylines than a rivalry week deserves. We start where fans actually live: wall-to-wall games, survivor sweats, and the bets that felt brilliant until one sideline flag flipped everything. From Oklahoma’s statement wins to Kirby Smart’s audacious ons...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded November 11th, 2025 Two best friends, one primetime gut punch, and a pop pass into the record books. We open with Veterans Day gratitude and a whirlwind of weekend stories—from Buffalo bars pouring Labatt Blue to a chilly 5 a.m. swim run—before locking into the only thing that matters in November: who actually wins at the line of scrimmage. We walk through Chargers vs Ste...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded November 6th, 2025 An inch at home plate. A blackout on your TV. A weekend that made sports feel as big and brittle as ever. We kick off with the Disney–YouTube TV fight that yanked ESPN and ABC from millions of screens, forcing fans into 24-hour workarounds and reminding everyone that the game behind the games—distribution and dollars—can bench you without warning. From...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded October 28th, 2025 A walk-off at 2 a.m., a rookie jumping from Single-A to a World Series Game 1 start, and Ohtani forcing mid-at-bat meetings—this week delivered pure sports chaos. We open on the marathon baseball epic and the Sports Equinox rush, where Freddie Freeman’s clutch gene met empty seats in extra innings and our group chat faded before the final swing. It’s th...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded October 22nd, 2025 One missed kick can tilt an over, but this week proved how fast everything can swing. We start with the sting of bad beats and the psychology of special teams before diving into a WR clinic: Jamar Chase’s 16-catch eruption, Brandon Marshall’s single-game crown, and why Keenan Allen’s volume greatness deserves more love even across eras. If you like hone...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded October 12th, 2025 A 15-inning nail-biter, a walk-off kick, and a quarterback lighting a match at the podium—this sports weekend had everything, and we dive straight into the fire. We open with the Tigers–Mariners marathon that played like playoff OT hockey, then flip to the Cubs–Brewers duel where one mistake decided months of work. From there, it’s live reactions to Chi...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded October 5th, 2025 The weekend tried to break us—and we loved every minute. We open mid-drive with the Patriots and Bills and ride the wave into a college slate where Penn State stumbles at UCLA, Texas loses its shine, and Miami looks like a problem again. The throughline is impossible to ignore: parity is now a feature, not a bug. Between NIL leverage, the transfer portal...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded September 30th, 2025 The chants were louder than the putts—until they weren’t. We unpack a Ryder Cup that felt upside down, where Bethpage’s myth met a soft setup and Europe turned pressure into poetry. Bryson’s opening swing, Scottie’s brutal stat line, Fleetwood’s calm heat, and the Hovland “envelope” controversy all collide with a bigger truth: culture and clarity beat...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded September 22nd, 2025 The NFL landscape shifts dramatically after just three weeks of action, and the Bald Guys are here to break down all the madness that was Week 3. The Los Angeles Chargers have emerged as one of the league's biggest surprises, starting 3-0 for the first time since Drew Brees was under center in 2002. What makes this start particularly impressive?...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded September 14th, 2025 The NFL landscape is already shifting dramatically after just two weeks of action. The Packers have emerged as legitimate contenders following their dominant Thursday night victory over Washington, complete with a striking "white cheddar" whiteout at Lambeau Field that had fans buzzing. Their defense has been particularly impressive, allowin...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded September 7th, 2025 The electric atmosphere of NFL Week 1 has arrived, and with it comes the full spectrum of emotions only football can deliver. From historic collapses to statement victories, the opening weekend provided a perfect showcase of why this sport captivates millions. Nothing exemplified the unpredictable nature of the NFL better than the Bills-Ravens showdown...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded August 31st, 2025 The familiar crackle of anticipation fills the air as we savor the final Sunday without NFL football until February. College football has already delivered a tantalizing appetizer with Week 1 upsets and standout performances, whetting our appetite for the professional season ahead. Alabama's shocking season-opening loss—their first since 2001—signal...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded August 17th, 2025 Ever wondered what happens when friendship transcends the professional barriers of the PGA Tour? Scott takes us behind the velvet ropes for an extraordinary weekend at the BMW Championship that culminated in one unforgettable moment: "Hey Scottie, meet my friend Scotty" - as Rickie Fowler casually introduced him to world #1 Scottie Scheffler. T...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded August 10th, 2025 When persistence pays off in professional sports, it's something worth celebrating. This week, Graham and Scott raise their glasses to Rickie Fowler, whose steady climb back to form culminated in a top-50 FedEx Cup finish that secures his PGA Tour card for next season. After weeks of mounting pressure, Fowler delivered when it mattered most, navigat...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded August 4th, 2025 Two sports enthusiasts reunite after battling persistent internet provider issues to deliver a passionate, wide-ranging conversation spanning Hollywood, professional golf, and the return of NFL football. The hosts kick off with a spirited debate about Happy Gilmore 2, questioning whether the long-awaited sequel lived up to expectations. While praising mem...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded July 20th, 2025 Scottie Scheffler has done it again! The guys dive deep into Scheffler's masterful victory at Royal Portrush, where he captured his fourth major championship with the poise and precision that's quickly becoming his trademark.  Graham and Scott break down what makes Scheffler's game so devastating—his remarkable iron play, newfound putting co...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded June 30th, 2025 What happens when competitive fire meets life experience? Eric Meichtry's journey from tournament champion to respected golf coach offers a fascinating glimpse into how professional golfers evolve throughout their careers.  Fresh off competing in the US Senior Open at the Broadmoor, Eric joins hosts Graham Cohen and Scott Wasco to share the highs and...