In Off The Bench

We are joined by the reigning National Champions who just so happened to get drafted to 3 different teams in the American League Central

In Off The Bench Podcast has a new side show called Pro’s and Joe’s where we are talking “Friends or Foe’s” with former college teammates who are now drafted and in the minors. Tonight we have Eric Reyzelman drafted by the New York Yankees and Paul Gervase with the NY Mets

We are joined by returning guest Chase Dollander to talk all things Tennessee Baseball.

We are joined by Memphis Women’s Soccer stars Grace Stordy and Mya Jones. Mya being a new guest we get a little bit of her backstory and why she chose Memphis. We discuss this historic season for Memphis Women’s Soccer and their run to the Sweet 16. We talk about the highs and lows of the team during the season. We discuss the affects of Eliza Fletcher’s death on Coach Monaghan and the team. We di...

We are joined by 2 new pitching transfers to the Arkansas Razorbacks Cody Adcock and Hunter Holland. We get their story on where they are both from and what their families were like growing up. We talk high school baseball and how they both had their own long journey to Arkansas. For Cody it was Ole Miss and Crowder, and for Hunter it was Covid throwing a wrench in the plans and going to San Jacin...

We are joined by catcher of the LSU baseball team Alex Milazzo. We talk to Alex about his passion for hunting and fishing, and what it was like growing up in Louisiana. We find out about his family and where he got that competitive drive and even his name which is pretty cool. We go thru his high school career and then discuss what it was like when LSU came calling. We dive into his career in Bato...

We are joined by scholar, gentleman and stud athlete from the University of Tennessee Baseball…..Redmond Walsh. We talk about growing up as the middle brother of a competitive family. We discuss travel and high school ball and why he ultimately chose Tennessee. We dive into Redmond’s whole TN career and how he’s been there for the building of a powerhouse program under Tony V and company. We discu...

We are joined by dual sport star, beloved Arkansas Razorback and newly drafted Chicago Cubs prospect Connor Noland. We talk about Connor’s well traveled childhood, his family and how he managed being successful at two sports in high school. We find out why he ultimately chose Arkansas especially when he was choosing based on playing football and baseball. We dive into all things Arkansas and refle...

We are joined by Freshman All-American from the Mississippi State baseball team Hunter Hines. We get Hunter’s story growing up in small town Mississippi and what it was like playing for the powerhouse and number one nationally ranked Madison Central state championship team. We discuss why he chose Miss St and then dive into all things Miss St. One of the best parts of this episode was the insight...

We are joined by LSU baseball stud Brayden Jobert. We talk growing up in Louisiana with a Dad who played and coaches the game and how he was able to help Brayden develop success from an early age. We discuss high school and travel ball, and what ultimately landed him at Nicholls State. We talk about what he learned from Nicholls, Delgado, summer ball in Orlando and what it felt like to get that ca...

We are joined by Ole Miss baseball national champ Garrett Wood. We get the story on Garrett coming from a baseball family in Oklahoma. We talk about high school and going the junior college route that helped mold him into who he is. We discuss why he chose Ole Miss and then jump into the ride of the last 2 seasons that resulted in a national championship. We talk the friendships and family bond of...

We are joined by former Miss St baseball star and Evansville Otter Elijah MacNamee. This one was special as Elijah was so humble, such a team guy and just displays such a passion for the game. We get his story growing up in Texas and how he got into baseball. We discuss his family and how important they are as well as his faith. We discuss high school and juco and how we he ended up at Miss St. We...

We are joined by pro MMA fighters Jesse Parker and Keion Lucas who are squaring off at Attitude MMA Fights 25 on Oct 29th at Memphis Music Room. We find out where these cats are from and when they got into the fight game. We journey thru their fight career and find out what they are doing to train now for the upcoming fight. We discuss the upcoming event and the overall excitement of the whole fig...

We are joined by Ben Joyce, former University of Tennessee baseball star and now pitcher in the Angels organization for the Rocket City Trash Pandas. We get the backstory on Ben growing up in Knoxville, how he was actually a late bloomer which ultimately led to to playing at Walters State Community College before actually becoming a Tennessee Volunteer. Ben also overcame adversity thru injury but...

We are joined by new LSU star Tommy White. We talk to Tommy about growing up in Florida and discuss his family. We discuss what it was like playing at IMG and how it prepared him for college ball. We find out why Tommy chose NC State, where he would have a legendary season to say the least. We dive into why he transferred to LSU and discuss this latest weekend of Fall scrimmages where he was alrea...

We are joined by National Champion closer of the Ole Miss Rebels and newly drafted Kansas City Royal Brandon Johnson. We get an idea of the emotions Brandon is still feeling from winning a national championship and getting drafted which is every kids dream growing up playing baseball. We talk being raised in small town Alabama with a very supportive and loving family. Find out Brandon was very ath...

We are joined by former guests Jack and Chad Dallas. A lot has changed since they last joined us. Jack has became a father and signed with the Phillies. The Cheese has been living life up in Canada playing his first year in the minors. These guys as always are fun and just show the bond and support brothers give one another and just how amazingly talented this family is. We have a lot of good conv...

We are joined by Tennessee Baseball pitcher Camden Sewell who decided to come back for one last ride. We discuss Tennessee football and Tony V before we get into Camden’s backstory. We find out where he is from and what it was like with his family growing up. We discuss travel and high school baseball and ultimately why he chose Tennessee. We deep dive into his entire career at Tennessee and then...

We are joined by LSU Captain and star defender Shannon Cooke. We get a more unique story of upbringing as Shannon is from just outside London, England and actually got a late start on soccer surprisingly. We talk about how she developed quickly and found herself playing on big stages. We discuss why she chose LSU and just what the difference in cultures have been. We dive deep into her career at L...

We are joined by Freshman All-American and newly crowned National Champion Hunter Elliott. Last time we had Hunter on he told his story and he was preparing to go to Ole Miss and now he’s at the top of the mountain. We journey with Hunter thru this whole year starting from the Omaha Challenge, Pizza Bowl, start of the season all the way to Omaha and Team USA. What an amazing young man Hunter is an...

We are joined by New York Mets prospect and former LSU Tiger Paul Gervase. We talk to Paul about where he’s from and what it was like growing up. We find out Paul was a real late bloomer and that making it to where he is today took a lot of patience and hard work. We discuss the many paths it took to get to LSU and then dive into all things this past season with the tigers. We then find out about...

We talk to DeAngelo and learn he’s more than a super fan. DeAngelo is a man of redemption, a man of faith, and a man of family promises. We find out where he is from and what it was like growing up. We dive into what the battle for him and his family was like when his sister Shemia was diagnosed with Lupus and he was in prison at the time. We talk about the promise he made to his sister and how he...

We are joined by the Southern Miss soccer star and have a lot of fun before we even dive into her story talking cars and shoes. We find out where she was raised, her Dad’s strong influence and how her and her twin sister pushed each other to strive for success. We talk her achievements in club and high school soccer, all while playing other sports and excelling academically. We find out why she ch...

We are joined by star safety of the Memphis Tigers football team Quindell Johnson. We find out what it was like growing up in Louisiana with his twin brother and playing football. We talk about the success of him and his high school Edna Karr and why he ultimately would choose to become a Memphis Tiger. We dive into all things Memphis football from the start of his career to where he is at now. We...

We are joined by one of the stars of Arkansas women’s soccer team Bea Franklin. We talk to Bea about what it was like growing up in Washington State and being part of a very athletic family. We have fun with Bea off the top as she actually threw some nice jabs at the crew for some good laughs. We discuss her time at Seattle Prep where she was a Gatorade Player of the Year and a state champion. We...