Off The Bench

In hour two, live from SEC Media Days, we battle through some lingering technical difficulties before getting the show fully back on track. We discuss Jared Mitchell's memorable moment with Kirby Smart from the day before, talk Vanderbilt football and Clark Lea, and are joined by Danny Wuerffel to discuss Jon Sumrall, Florida football and the SEC landscape.

In hour three we talk Auburn football and what Alex Golesh could bring to the Tigers. We also discuss South Carolina, Shane Beamer and the expectations surrounding the Gamecocks this season before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we discuss whether Vanderbilt can sustain its recent momentum and remain relevant in the SEC and college football landscape. We also dive into Georgia football, what to expect from quarterback Gunner Stockton, and wrap up by talking about Tommy Tanks' impressive start in The Show.

In hour one we recap the biggest takeaways from Day 1 of SEC Media Days before discussing Will Stein's move to Kentucky. The crew unveils a plan to prank Matt with JD PicKell, and Matt gives his final verdict on South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers and explains why. Chris Marler then spots the "cock signal" and jumps in to defend both Nick Harbor and Sellers.

In hour three we discuss the latest storylines from the FIFA World Cup and The Open Championship before Jim Nagy joins the show to talk college football and talent evaluation. We wrap up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we continue our live coverage from SEC Media Days in Tampa, discussing new LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt and what he brings to the Tigers. Mr. College Football Tony Barnhart joins the show to break down the biggest storylines around the conference, and we also discuss Tennessee football and the Vols’ quarterback situation.

In hour one of OTB, live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, we visit with Missouri linebacker Nick Rodriguez and Peach Bowl CEO David Epps. We also bring you the latest storylines and reactions from Day 1 as SEC Media Days gets underway.

In hour three we revisit Flynn's infamous finger-pointing moment at the Senior Bowl before Devin Snow joins the show to share his favorite Tiger Stadium memory. The conversation somehow turns into a Shrek tangent before we wrap up the week with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we continue our discussion on Clemson and debate whether Dabo Swinney is entering the hottest seat of his career. We also open up the phone lines and hear from listeners as they share their favorite memories from Tiger Stadium.

In hour one of OTB we talk about Taylor enjoying his last weekend before becoming a dad. We also preview SEC Media Days and joke that Matt definitely won't recognize all of the conference's new head coaches. We debate who could earn LSU's iconic No. 18 jersey this season before wrapping up the hour with a brief conversation about Clemson.

In hour three we break down Jake's top 10 NFL quarterbacks and explain why we agree with leaving Brock Purdy off the list, despite plenty of pushback from listeners. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, then we take a look at several Saints players and how many draft picks they would cost, before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we celebrate Tommy White being called up to the Athletics before discussing Alvin Kamara confirming he'll be back with the Saints this season and what that means for the team's running back room. Bill Bender joins the show to talk ACC Media Days, look ahead to SEC Media Days, and we wrap up the hour by discussing two SEC teams projected to make the College Football Playoff that complet...

In hour one we discuss LSU announcing that Bert Jones' jersey will be retired in Tiger Stadium and reflect on what the honor means. We also debate which former Tiger deserves to be the next player honored with a retired jersey.

In hour three we reveal our top five quarterbacks in the NFL heading into the 2026 season and debate where the league's biggest stars belong. Somehow, the conversation takes a detour into HGTV before we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we continue our coverage of SEC Media Days, revisit the discussion surrounding Keith Carter and the Ole Miss-to-LSU transfer situation, and are joined by Connor O'Gara to break down the biggest storylines, teams, and players to watch heading into the 2026 SEC football season.

In hour one of OTB we hatch a plan to prank Matt during SEC Media Days by seeing if he can spot a completely made-up person. We also discuss the possibility of Ole Miss AD Keith Carter pursuing legal action against former Rebels who transferred to LSU before welcoming Chris Doering to preview SEC Media Days and the biggest storylines heading into the event.

In hour three, Nick Underhill joins us to talk Saints and the biggest storylines surrounding the team. We also discuss the latest from SEC Media Days before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we go through the Saints’ schedule and give our predictions for what a realistic record looks like this season. We also dive into OTB Mailbag before breaking down a play from last LSU football season and explaining why—despite what you may think—it is not Power.

In hour one of OTB we discuss why the MLB Home Run Derby just doesn't have the same magic it once did before debating the best feeling in all of sports. We also check in on the World Cup as the tournament is down to its final four, expose Matt for being a golf poser, and wrap up the hour talking about Aaron Donald returning to practice with the Rams.

It's another Marler Monday as we hand out our Weekend Winners before diving back into SEC football and everything coming out of SEC Media Days. We wrap up the show, as always, with Ask the Bench.

We kick off hour two talking SEC Media Days before taking a closer look at LSU's schedule and identifying the Tigers' biggest trap games this season. We also debate which road game—outside of the trip to Ole Miss—we'd most want to attend this fall.

The Wolfpack is back together! We kick off hour one recapping the MLB Draft as several LSU Tigers hear their names called, while a handful of highly touted commits announce they'll honor their commitments to LSU instead of beginning their professional careers. We also look back at the blockbuster UFC card, breaking down the aftermath of Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway.

On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the difficulty of the New Orleans Saints schedule and Devin Snow joins the show.

On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the top trades in NFL History and some LSU basketball recruiting news.

On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the scheduled meeting with LSU donors to discuss financial plans and they also talk some World Cup.