Off The Bench

In hour three we hand out our Weekend Winners and Losers before breaking down the latest situation surrounding the 49ers and EMF. We also discuss the growing role of sports betting and some of the issues surrounding it before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we finally get into some LSU sports, reacting to Logan Schmidt officially joining the Tigers after deciding not to sign with the Cleveland Guardians. We also preview LSU fall camp with the Tigers set to report on Wednesday before shifting our attention to Saints training camp, including the news of wide receiver Jalynn Polk's retirement.

In hour one we kick things off the way only OTB can, bouncing from a botched national anthem to the new Spider-Man movie and the ever-questionable work of camera operators at sporting events. We also dive into a spirited debate about the Dodgers, discussing whether they're simply a dominant franchise or if they're actually bad for the game of baseball.

In hour three we revisit the latest surrounding Tony Romo before shifting our focus to the SEC, debating which non-quarterbacks will have the biggest impact on the conference this season. The crew makes its picks and discusses the players who could define the 2026 campaign without taking a snap at quarterback.

In hour two we debate which SEC teams are getting too much preseason hype and explain why we think they're being overrated heading into the 2026 season. The crew breaks down the expectations surrounding several conference contenders and discusses which teams could be primed to disappoint.

In hour one we react to Chris Olave's new contract with the Saints and share our thoughts on what it means for both the team and the talented receiver moving forward. We also discuss Baker Mayfield's comments about his contract situation and whether a new deal with the Buccaneers could be on the horizon.

In hour three, the crew debates which SEC coaches are set up for long-term success and which ones could be headed toward failure. Later, Chef Michael Johnson joins the show for another edition of Munchies, serving up food talk and cooking tips, before the week wraps up with Ask the Bench.

In hour two, a conversation about Komodo dragons somehow turns into a discussion about the Saints—because that's just how this show works. The crew also opens up the OTB Mailbag to answer listener questions before debating the growing trend of jersey patches in college football and what it means for the future of the sport.

In hour one, Chris Marler is back as guest co-host and finally nails the show's signature "yo's." The crew reflects on Taysom Hill's lasting impact on the Saints organization before giving Marler a hard time for posting a Swag Surfin' video and claiming it was Neck. Matt closes out the hour with thoughts on former LSU wide receiver Demetrius Byrd.

In hour three we get a Razor Report from Tay Tay, who even introduces us to Lil Razor. We also discuss Logan Schmidt's decision not to sign with the Cleveland Guardians and debate what comes next for the talented pitcher. Later, we react to the Tony Romo DUI video before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we're joined by Dr. Stephen Etheredge, who helps address some of the crew's concerns about Chris Marler's health. We also discuss Bret Bielema's latest comments and why it always seems like the Big Ten has a chip on its shoulder when it comes to the SEC. The conversation continues with more takeaways from SEC Media Days before wrapping up with Mike Vrabel's newest PR move involving an...

In hour one, Chris Marler joins the show as guest co-host, and the conversation starts exactly where you'd expect—with Mercury being in retrograde. From there, we dive into Ole Miss' lawsuit involving Devin Harper and Princewill Umanmielen, discussing the latest developments and what it could mean moving forward before continuing our SEC Media Days coverage.

In hour three we kick things off with Nick Underhill, who joins the show to break down the start of Saints training camp and what he's watching as practices get underway. We also make our picks for LSU's breakout player this season before the Wolfpack announces it's taking a break from each other while Jake is away at training camp. We wrap up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we debate one of the toughest what-if scenarios in Louisiana sports history: would you rather Nick Saban had stayed at LSU if it meant Drew Brees never became the Saints' quarterback, or have things play out the way they did with Brees transforming football in New Orleans? The conversation then takes an unexpected turn as we go down a rabbit hole trying to figure out what former LSU qu...

In hour one we react to the Saints officially reporting to training camp and discuss why the feeling surrounding the team is completely different from this time last year. We also take a look at Drew Brees' incredible impact on the franchise, comparing the Saints' struggles before and after his tenure, and play a clip of Brees explaining why he chose New Orleans over what looked like the perfect s...

In hour three we react to Logan Schmidt's decision not to sign with the Cleveland Guardians and debate what's next, with Alondra making the case that the talented pitcher is more likely to end up at LSU than at a junior college. We also discuss the outlook for LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we break down some of the quarterback rooms around the NFL, including Atlanta's injury-plagued group, and discuss what it could mean for the Falcons this season. We also look ahead to Baker Mayfield's contract situation as he's set to become a free agent after the 2026 season, debating whether the Buccaneers should get a deal done before training camp.

In hour one we shoot the sh** like usual before diving into the SEC preseason media poll, where LSU landed, and why Oklahoma may have been the biggest team to get snubbed. We also debate which players are poised to have breakout seasons across the SEC.

In hour three we discuss Sophie Cunningham's comments about the growth of women's sports before reacting to the news that former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has already been waived by the Baltimore Ravens. Richard Dickson also shares the favorite NFL game of his career, and we wrap up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we debate whether Oklahoma can still be considered underrated if everyone keeps calling the Sooners a sleeper, and discuss why some people remain skeptical of Brent Venables' team. We also talk about just how jacked quarterback John Mateer looked at SEC Media Days before wrapping up the hour with another edition of OTB Mailbag.

In hour one, Matt is back in the studio while Jake battles travel delays from Tampa, so former LSU Tiger Richard Dickson joins the show. The crew covers a little bit of everything, including Richard's shocking admission that he'd never heard of The Odyssey, Tom Brady's latest headlines and the Paul brothers. They also recap SEC Media Days, discuss Lane Kiffin's appearance, and talk about how the S...

In hour three we discuss Trey'Dez Green and his potential impact before Roman Harper joins the show to talk Saints football and the biggest storylines heading into the season. We also take a look at LSU's defensive newcomers and what they could bring to the Tigers before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we carry Lane Kiffin's SEC Media Days press conference, which surprisingly stretches to nearly 30 minutes. The rest of the hour is spent breaking down Kiffin's comments, what stood out most from his appearance, and what they could mean for Ole Miss heading into the season.

In hour one we kick off the show with LSU linebacker Whit Weeks, who joins us to talk Tigers football and the upcoming season. We follow up by breaking down some of Whit's answers, take a closer look at LSU's defense, and wrap things up by roasting Matt's awkward pose in the LSU photo with Whit and Jake.

In hour three, Blain Crain joins us to talk Ole Miss, LSU and the unreal expectations surrounding Lane Kiffin. Billy Liucci stops by to do a little humble bragging—and eventually talk some Texas A&M football. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey joins the show and reveals some of his favorite concerts before Drew Fabianich helps us wrap up the final hour from SEC Media Days.