Joe and Edwin

Benched and Ready

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Benched & Ready is a no-filter sports debate show for fans who actually care — co-hosted by Joe (South Florida) and Edwin (Southern California). Every episode we take the week's biggest stories across NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and soccer and tell you exactly what we think, no script, no spin. Monday: Headline Heat — the hottest stories in sports right now. Wednesday: The Big Play — one topic, full breakdown. Friday: Bench & Risers — who earned it, who blew it, no mercy. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Join the Benchies.

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Getting Booed in Tampa, 20 Strikeouts Nobody Saw Coming & the Clutch Beard 11.05.2026 32:37

Someone got booed out of Tampa Bay and Joe and Edwin are here for it. A pitcher threw 20 strikeouts and the baseball world had to stop and stare. Plus: the beard that showed up clutch when it mattered most.

The Celtics Are Blowing It Up, a Derby Queen, & Hicks Goes Full Lee-HIM 08.05.2026 37:55

The Boston Celtics are in full shake-up mode and Joe has a lot of feelings about it. A queen claimed the Kentucky Derby. And Aaron Hicks did something so clutch Joe and Edwin had to invent a new nickname for him on the spot.

Knicks Cruisin', Wemby's 12 Blocks & Torch Passing! 06.05.2026 29:10

The Knicks are rolling and Joe and Edwin break down exactly why. Victor Wembanyama put up 12 blocks and it raised a serious question about what this kid is becoming. Plus: is a generational torch being passed right now in the NBA?

Celtics Heartbreak, MLB Mayhem & Miami Grand Prix Chaos 04.05.2026 27:42

The Celtics broke hearts and Joe felt every second of it. MLB is pure chaos and it's only getting worse. Plus, the Miami Grand Prix delivered drama that nobody expected and two sports fans who had strong feelings about all of it.

MLB Flips the Script, the MVP Race Heats Up & an NFL QB Shake-Up 01.05.2026 23:09

MLB rolls out a brand new challenge system and Joe and Edwin have strong opinions on whether it actually fixes anything. The MVP race is getting spicy. Plus an NFL quarterback situation that nobody can stop talking about.