Far End of the Bench

This week on The Far End of the Bench, Jimmy Pallotto and Niko Bryant dive into one of the most unforgettable sports weekends in recent memory! ⚾️🔥 The Dodgers make history with back-to-back World Series titles — is this the greatest Fall Classic in two decades? Plus, the Broncos’ six-game win streak has Mile High Country buzzing again, and we’re breaking down how Denver went from doubted to dom...

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED: 10/28/2025 The title says it all, Brian Kelly is the latest name added to the Power 5 coaching hit list in college football after losing badly at home to Texas A&M, hear what the guys think are the best openeings plus a little look at the rankings turning the corner into November. Then its a shot at the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays before Week 8 picks in...

The Broncos made the biggest comeback in NFL history with 33 points in the 4th quarter. Clearly things need to get better, but it always is nicer to correct a win than a loss. The guys both have practices to attend so it is a short episode after recapping that wild effort last week, and making new picks in the pickem. Jimmy has closed down the distance after a perfect 4-0 week to bring his season...

There are two truths in every coaches life, you will be hired and you will be fire. This week after another loss as a 20 point favorite Penn State canned James Franklin. The Broncos forgot to pack their offense but still come away with a win in London over the Jets. Stateside the Bengals still lost but Flacco with these weapons might become interesting. Plus when the leaves begin to fall the NHL i...

With another week, the tables and luck continue to favor some in the NFL while we learn which teams are for real and which are not. Not only were there plenty of big moments to break down in a crazy week 6 of college football. The new formatted NFL Pickem also has a tight race as Niko and Jimmy are only separated by half a game, thanks to the tie a couple of weeks ago! Be sure to join in on the fu...

It has not been the start of the NFL season Jimmy pictured, both on the field and in the fantasy roster, both Niko and Jimmy were at Monday Night Football in Denver and it's safe to say there is one team with expectations with the other in free fall. It is also time to make #MLB Predictions since the playoffs are underway and we will be coming to a conclusion of the 162 game regular season very so...

Weellllll that was no fun last week. Between the Bengals being treated worse than a $2 steak and the Broncos losing their 2nd straight game despite not trailing AT ALL in the 4th quarter we can use something to turn around. Like #Rivalryweek, the Bengals come to Denver on Monday Night Football and that means our hosts loathe each other right now. One is missing his QB and the other is searching fo...

We are #live once again! There is a lot to dig into whether it was a disappointing leverage penalty, or a Grade 3 Turf Toe rupture we will bring it to you the only way we know how-Raw and Real! Week 3 of the new pickem as well, Niko has been 4-0 two weeks in a row, Jimmy dropped the first game of the season after McCarthy and the Vikings got worked over on #SNF No matter if this is your first time...

We had a very nerve wracking start to the NFL regular season, and in college football we had a few upsets already. Teams are having their fans abslutely frek and we are here to remind you that in anything you "HAVE TO KEEP YOUR COMPOSURE! Also get set for the #PLL Finals with us between New York and Denver before week 2 of our new and improved #NFL Pickem If you are looking to start a live stream...

The long wait is finally over! We are here to break it all down from Arch not being a Manning in his debut, a look at how the #CFB Rankings changed after week 1, and of course the NFL Pickem returns with a fun new twist! Make sure to #subscribe and get ready for some packed weekends of football all the way until February! If you are looking to start a live stream or a podcast use our link and get...

There was a bunch to pack in this week! First things first, the #fantasyfootball draft happened last night and Niko and Jimmy have a gem from their rosters to send your way for your draft boards. Then it is an exciting time for the #PLL season, the Redwoods and Waterdogs are into the Semis. Awaiting them are the two #1 seeds from the East and West in New York and Denver, how do these teams fight f...

Jimmy survived the mile in a business suit, and that means we can officially look towards the new season of football! The best thing about this week is we have regular season competition on Saturday when Kansas State and Iowa State take the field in Dublin, plus we are finally on the #AFCNorth for our NFL preview. If you have enjoyed the Top 5 segment we have probably the best one so far! Enjoy an...

Man we are so close to football season we can almost taste it! We had the full preseason schedule nd we are here to break it down. Moving forward with out #CollegeFootball Previews we take a look at the #BIG12 who are looking for more #playoff representation this year. And then we take a look at the most competitive division in football last season the #NFCNorth! Do the #Lions make it 3 Division c...

We are yet another week closer to football season! With preseason games starting this week the guys are here to bring you your weekly update from the bench. First things first the SEC Any Given Saturday series was released on Netflix, Jimmy did a deep dive into episode 1 that you can read about on feotbpod.org, predictions for who will win the SEC in 2025-2026, there is a MASSIVE argument over how...

It is about 6 weeks rom NFL Regular Season Kickoff, but Football is BACK tonight! While you are getting set to watch (or not watching) the NFL Hall of Fame game we have a brand new episode of the show! This week the guys catch up from #Bengals and #Broncos #TrainingCamp, what does the #BIG10 look like next season, #PLLDenver this weeken plus the #Top4 Obscure Athletes of all time! Make sure to #Fo...

One of the last weeks where there isn't much happening the boys have you covered! See what is the most dangerous Apex Predator is, can the Redwoods stop their losing streak in Utah? And who deserves to be Benchwarmer of the week? If you are looking to start a live stream or a podcast use our link and get started today! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard...

When summer is here, we must take advantage of the weather and manifest our destiny. This week, Niko and Jimmy discuss their biggest hopes and black clouds for the upcoming sports calendar, and with College Football 26 dropping and changes happening all over college athletics, what are the expectations for college football this season? Finally, a legend gets his chance to end his career on a high...

Well with it being the middle of July and the heat setting in nice and deep it is time to break out our tv critic eyes for the new season of Quarterback on Netflix. Why does Jimmy want a piano? Listen and figure out. Plus the Nuggets made big news fighting for their backup center not to go to Greece last week and now Jokic declined his Super-Max extension causing the national basketball media to h...

Free Agency opened just in time for Fireworks and Freedom! What has happened so far in the NHL and NBA? And get set for a stellar PLL All Star weekend! Then get set for the 4th with a special top 5! If you are looking to start a live stream or a podcast use our link and get started today! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5075350603956224

The summer is here, and now that the NHL and NBA have wrapped up, we can breathe and get set for the stretch of PLL heading to the playoffs. Has the NBA championship lost its luster? Now that the party has started in South Florida and Edmonton comes up short again, what is realistically Connor McDavid's future? Does the Kevin Durant trade change things for the Rockets and the Western Conference? W...

The summer is back and we are starting with the same Stanley Cup Champions and possibly have Basketball finished as well! Feels like the calendar just turned but here we are. The guys will discuss both sides of the Florida vs Edmonton series, whether Tyrese and the Pacers could force game 7. Plus we have our segments and Top 5 kids shows to wrap up the show! If you are looking to start a live stre...

The boys are recording this week so the information is up to date as of Monday afternoon! The guys talk NHL and NBA Finals, why Xavier Leggette is scoring off the field before he scores on it, and discuss their top 5 pro teams to lose a championship!

The boys are back and Niko is back from an even longer hiatus after crushing #PLL training camp! When you return in June that means it is time to break down the #NBAFinals after Haliburton and the Pacers sent the Knick's packing, and the epic rematch beginning in Edmonton for the #StanleyCup between the Panthers and the Oilers! As always we are starving for football so that means its time to talk...

Jimmy is ridin’ solo this week on The Far End of the Bench! We’re breaking down the full slate of NBA and NHL Conference Finals action:  • Thunder vs. Timberwolves – Is Ant the next face of the league, or will SGA steal the spotlight?  • Pacers vs. Knicks – Grit, grind, and a whole lot of Brunson. Who punches their Finals ticket?  • Stars vs. Oilers – Western Conference rematch loaded with firepow...

This week Niko will be embarking on yet another PLL season so we will have his thoughts on this week and then he will be off. Can the Nuggets push to a game 7? Where do the rest of the playoffs stand? Can Jimmy host on his own? All these will be answered #FeOTB #BenchTalk #StanleyCupPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs #MileHighBasketball If you are looking to start a live stream or a podcast use our link and ge...