Off The Bench

In hour two of OTB we are joined by Dr. Stephen Etheredge for his weekly visit. We also react to the Saints signing quarterback Zach Wilson and discuss whether that could signal the team moving on from Spencer Rattler. Plus, the conversation takes a turn into the world of music as the crew talks about learning how to DJ.

In hour one of OTB we kick things off talking LSU spring football following another day of practice. We discuss some of the latest buzz around Landen Clark and Sam Leavitt, plus how Ty Benefield has been impressing Lane Kiffin. The conversation takes a random turn as the crew reminisces about restaurants we loved that are now out of business before getting back to LSU football and discussing how m...

In hour three of OTB we start things off with Nick Underhill joining the show to talk Saints and the latest news surrounding the team. We then react to the bizarre story of a quadruple amputee cornhole player who allegedly murdered his friend. Plus, we discuss what Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s new contract means for the wide receiver market and what it could mean for the Saints and Chris Olave before wrap...

In hour two of OTB we start the hour talking LSU spring practice and what we’ll be keeping an eye on as the Tigers work through the spring. We also open up the OTB Mailbag, where we find out whether Jake ever got a sack officially scored as just a tackle during his college career. Plus, the crew looks into how much an Elvis jumpsuit would sell for.

In hour one of OTB we kick things off getting the vibes right and talking about how electric Busta Rhymes’ “Break Ya Neck” still is. We then dive into LSU Pro Day, highlighting just how fast Mansoor Delane looked and discussing Garrett Nussmeier’s performance. The crew also gets into a Saints draft debate as Jake makes the case for New Orleans taking Delane at No. 8 while Matt strongly disagrees.

In hour two of OTB we dive into LSU spring football and discuss what we’ll be keeping an eye on as the Tigers get back on the practice field. We also talk about LSU’s Pro Day and which players are looking to improve their draft stock. Plus, we react to Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s new contract and what it means for the wide receiver market in the NFL.

In hour one of OTB we react to LSU baseball dropping another home series to Oklahoma and what it says about the Tigers early in SEC play. We also touch on LSU women’s basketball as they advance to the Sweet 16 and what the path forward looks like. Plus, we take a look at the men’s side of March Madness and some of the biggest storylines from the tournament so far.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off discussing the new targeting rule in the NCAA before the conversation takes a wild turn as Alondra interrupts with breaking news about Chuck Norris. We also preview LSU women’s basketball as they open up NCAA Tournament play in Baton Rouge. Plus, we break down the pitching LSU is set to face the rest of the weekend and take a look at the key matchups before...

In hour two of OTB we react to Kim Mulkey seemingly forgetting Matt’s name during a press conference, which leads to plenty of laughs from the crew. We also dive into a broader conversation about referees and umpires, focusing on the NFL and whether there need to be more rules and regulations to improve consistency across the league.

In hour one of OTB we kick things off with some March Madness talk as the tournament gets rolling. We also break down LSU baseball’s Thursday night win over top-10 Oklahoma and what it means moving forward. Plus, Jake gets exposed as a Jeep poser for not having rubber ducks on the dash, and we find out Alondra is a full-on plane talker.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking cards before Chef Michael Johnson joins us for a fresh edition of Munchies. We close out the show with LSU head coach Jay Johnson as he talks bullpen decisions, lineup adjustments, and previews the Tigers’ upcoming series against Oklahoma.

In hour two of OTB we lock in our final March Madness bracket picks before things take a turn as we learn Houston’s hand sign and things get…interesting. The chaos continues with plenty of reactions from the crew before we shift gears and talk Saints draft strategy, including what New Orleans should be targeting and how they can improve the roster.

In hour one of OTB we dive into March Madness as the crew begins filling out their brackets and discusses some early picks and potential upsets. We also react to LSU adding Tee Martin to the staff as an analyst, with Matt questioning just how many analysts a program really needs. Plus, Tay Tay gives us a breakdown of a tight end LSU is targeting on the recruiting trail.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off with Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as he talks about his time in New Orleans so far, free agency, and how he feels about his future in NOLA. We also revisit our interview with Kim Mulkey and discuss the impact Flau’jae Johnson has had on the program and women’s basketball as a whole. The crew then debates which artists they preferred as part of a band vers...

In hour two of OTB we are joined by Dr. Etheredge for a memorable segment that takes an unexpected turn. We also talk a little NBA and celebrate 318 Day by naming some of our favorite people from Shreveport. LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey joins the show to talk NCAA Tournament expectations and gets emotional while discussing Flau’jae Johnson.

In hour one of OTB we talk about Team USA falling to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final before shifting to LSU baseball’s midweek win over Grambling, with the crew agreeing the result doesn’t really move the needle either way. We also mix in a little March Madness talk as the tournament gets underway.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking NFL Draft with Nick Underhill before continuing the conversation on what we think the Saints should do. The crew then discovers that fish and chips are Jewish before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we discuss LSU football’s projected win total set at 8.5 and debate whether we think the Tigers will go over or under. We also dive into the OTB Mailbag before Jake explains why he believes Pittsburgh could be a good landing spot for Garrett Nussmeier.

In hour one of OTB we start things off talking about leap years as Matt reacts to finally learning why we have them. We also get into our annual struggles against Murphy, Sam, and Jodi before shifting to LSU baseball and softball. We wrap up the hour with some World Baseball Classic talk.

In hour three of OTB we hand out our Weekend Winners before getting some March Madness picks from Kelly in Vegas. We also talk some Banana Ball with Devin Snow before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we continue talking about the World Baseball Classic and how impressive the pitching staff looked against an elite Dominican Republic lineup. We also talk March Madness as LSU women’s basketball gets set to host, welcome Will Helmers to the show to talk LSU baseball, and visit with Connor O’Gara to discuss football as spring camp starts to ramp up.

In hour one of OTB we battle through some internet struggles but manage to power through it. We talk some World Baseball Classic before turning to LSU baseball and debating whether we feel better, worse, or the same about the Tigers at this point in the season.

In hour three of OTB we talk about former Saint and LSU Tiger Foster Moreau signing with the Ravens. We also touch on LSU softball and take a look at the projected NCAA bracket as the Lady Tigers head into Selection Sunday. The conversation then takes a turn as we talk Bigfoot and megalodons before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we discuss a group of journalists suing LSU for information on funds allegedly being used to pay student athletes and explain why we think the lawsuit is misguided and more about clout. We then turn to LSU baseball as the Tigers get set to face Vanderbilt, take a look around the SEC at this weekend’s baseball schedule, and wrap up the hour with a little Rihanna talk.

In hour one of OTB we talk about Matt killing coyotes before getting into some St. Patrick’s Day discussion. The conversation then shifts to the NFL as Matt explains why he thinks the Raiders should not draft Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick.