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Chris and Gary talk about college basketball with CBS Sports' Jerry Palm, as well as some Hawaii athletics talk about Rainbow Warriors volleyball with our play by play voice Tiff Wells. The guys also go in on the best sons of former athletes, as well as other news from other Hawaii sports going on this week.

Bobby talks with Russell Lande, a former scout for the NFL, XFL and CFL, and talks about his opinions about Justin Fields and what the Chicago Bears could do with him this offseason.

Hunter Hughes responds to the Chicago Bears trade talk surrounding Justin Fields, reflecting on when he was first drafted, the Bears ability to adapt, and more. More updates and takeaways from Hawai'i Football Spring practice. Tiger Wood's son, Charlie Woods, is attempting to qualify for the PGA Tour. A conversation on the NFL Draft with ESPN Honolulu's Tanner Haworth. 

Kanoa Leahey with Brian McInnis of the  Spectrum News App  following a lackluster NBA All-star weekend, featuring a conversation with NBA Hall of Fame legend, James Worthy, now covering the Lakers with  Spectrum SportsNet . 

Hosts Chris Hart and Gary Dickman featuring conversations with Assistant Coach for Hawai'i Mens Basketball, Brad Davidson, and ESPN Honolulu's play by play analyst for Hawai'i Baseball, Scott Robbs.

Hawaii Baseball's Austin Machado joins "Off the Bench" to talk about this upcoming baseball season and opening weekend vs Ole Miss.

Davis Ka'ahanui of Waianae and male winner of the 2024 Great Aloha Run joins "Off the Bench" to talk about coming in first this year and what it took to achieve this!

Josh and Hunter react to Angels' Anthony Rendon's comment to the media regarding where his priorities fall. Talking with University of Hawai'i Baseball player, Austin Machado. A successful weekend for University of Hawai'i Athletics across the board. What can be done to fix the NBA All-star game? Talking with the Winner of the Great Aloha Run, Davis Kaahanui. 

Kanoa Leahey with Lori Santi catching up on her experience in Las Vegas and the Super Bowl LVIII watch party. Talking with Head Coach of Wahine Basketball Laura Beeman following the success of "Beeman's Big Bash" Saturday night. NBA All-Star break, Steph vs Sabrina in All-star shootout, and more. 

Chris and Gary talk a successful weekend of Hawaii atheltics, with Beeman's Big Bash breaking records and beating UCSB and Hawaii baseball kicking off their season with a series split against Ole Miss. Mark Veneri joins the show to give his opinions on spring practice for Hawaii football, and Kallin Spiller talks more about Beeman's Big Bash and the Rainbow Wahine.

Bobby talks about a tough All-Star Weekend to watch this weekend, as well as some more NBA talk on the side.

Kanoa Leahey with Brian McInnis  (Spectrum News)  recap Wahine Basketball's victory over Cal Poly and a series of fouls, as well as the recent momentum found by their fellow Rainbow Warriors. The guest today is Hawai'i Women's Beach Volleyball Head Coach, Evan Silberstein.

Chris and Gary talk with Sen. Glen Wakai on a new bill to ensure that NASED can be advertised with logos under an unfortunate bill name. Josh Pacheco joins the show to talk about Hawaii men's basketball.

Bobby talks with University of Hawaii guests like Anthony Arceneaux, running backs coach for UH, and June Jones to get the latest from Rainbow Warriors.

Hunter Hughes reflects on the devastating events that took place following the Kansas City parade and the impact it has had on the sports community. How might the NCAA Football video game impact the reality of the University of Hawai'i and current players? Talking about the upcoming  Hawai'i Pacific Health Great Aloha Run  with Director Alan Sunio. 

Kanoa Leahey with KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello. University of Hawai'i Spring ball developments. Everything to note going into Hawai'i Baseball, which will be starting up tomorrow night. 

Chris and Gary talk about all the exciting events going on at Lower Campus this weekend for the University of Hawaii, and bring on Rich Hill and Eric Mathews to talk about the season opener for Rainbow Baseball against Ole Miss and Beeman's Big Bash on Saturday. Derrick Low joins the show to talk about the spectacular homestand for the Rainbow Warrior basketball team, and if that's sustain...

Bobby talks about college football and Hawaii athletics as it's gameday for the Hawaii basketball teams, and touches on some speculation for the upcoming Hawaii football season. Stephen Tsai joins the show to further the conversation to talk about Hawaii football's newest additions, and his analysis of the upcoming men's basketball games.

Storylines on the 49ers following Super Bowl LVIII with scapegoats, a coaching change, and more. Warriors make bid for Lebron James at the trade deadline. Las Vegas is announced as a definite candidate for NBA expansion. 

Hear the latest with Chris Hart and Gary Dickman, featuring chats with University of Hawai'i Men's Basketball player Ryan Rapp, and Wahine Basketball Head Coach Laura Beeman.

Bobby talks about college football news following the news of Chip Kelly moving on to Ohio State as their offensive coordinator. Brent Beaird from First Coast News joins the show to further the conversation on where college football is going in the future.

Josh Pacheco and Hunter Hughes have more to talk through regarding Super Bowl LVIII, Patrick Mahomes GOAT discourse, the coin toss, and more. More updates from Hawai'i Football Spring practice.

Lahainaluna football coach Dean Rickard joined ESPN Honolulu to talk about the experience at the Super Bowl LVIII that he and a few other coaches and players got to attend and be honored on the field.

Kanoa Leahey gets Christian Shimabuku's Super Bowl LVIII perspective, as well as having a talk with Maui's own Coach Dean Rickard following Lahainaluna Football's moment of honor at the game. 

Chris and Gary talk about more from the hangover of Super Sunday and the Kansas City Chiefs win over the 49ers, they also discuss Hawaii Athletics and the vast improvement of Hawaii Men's Basketball last week. Rainbow Wahine Water Polo head coach Maureen Cole joins the show to discuss her #2 in the nation Rainbow Wahine and her reasons why she is choosing to retire after this season.