Off The Bench

On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the difficulty of the New Orleans Saints schedule and Devin Snow joins the show.

On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the top trades in NFL History and some LSU basketball recruiting news.

On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the scheduled meeting with LSU donors to discuss financial plans and they also talk some World Cup.

Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn close out hour three of Off the Bench by taking a trip around the SEC to identify the teams that could surprise—or disappoint—fans this season. Which programs are flying under the radar, and which might not live up to the hype? Plus, LSU Executive Chef Michael Johnson joins the show for another edition of Munchies, serving up great stories, food talk, and plenty of laug...

Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are back for hour two of Off the Bench. Flynn puts his college football knowledge to the test by trying to name all 16 teams in the Big 12—can he run the table? Then, the conversation shifts to the New Orleans Saints as the guys discuss whether Bryan Bresee is poised for a breakout season and what a leap from the former first-round pick could mean for the Black & Go...

Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn kick off hour one of Off the Bench with a deep dive into LSU Football, highlighting the freshman who could make the biggest impact in 2026. The guys discuss which newcomers have the best chance to contribute right away, break down the positions where it's easiest for young players to see the field early, and explain what it takes to earn playing time in the SEC. If you'...

Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn close out Off the Bench by reacting to a new NFL survey of executives and scouts ranking the league's top 10 running backs, breaking down the biggest surprises and debating who belongs at the top. The guys also discuss USMNT star Christian Pulisic's comments about finally getting some much-needed rest following the United States' World Cup exit. To wrap up the show, it'...

Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn roll through Hour 2 of Off the Bench with another packed show. Dr. Stephen Etheridge joins the guys for his weekly visit, followed by a conversation with Musso on LSU baseball's activity in the transfer portal and what it means for the Tigers moving forward. The hour wraps up with the hosts reacting to Sean Payton's revelation that he once proposed Bill Belichick coach...

Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn kick off Hour 1 of Off the Bench by breaking down the upcoming World Cup quarterfinals and discussing the European nations' continued dominance on soccer's biggest stage. The guys also share their ultimate sports bucket lists, from can't-miss events to dream experiences every fan should have. Tune in for plenty of soccer talk, personal picks, and a fun conversation abou...

On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the best rosters in the NFL and give their thoughts on the top QB's in college football.

On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the upcoming SEC Media Days and we do some OTB Mailbag.

On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn recap the World Cup match between USA and Belgium and the remaining teams in the World Cup.

On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn were joined by Chris Marler in studio to preview USA vs Belgium in the World Cup and SEC Media Days.

On Off The Bench Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about the big time commits for both LSU baseball and football over the weekend.

On Off The Bench, Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn talk about all things World Cup and they recap the 4th of July holiday!

In hour three we do Munchies before acknowledging the newest set prop: a football signed by Brian Kelly. Alondra vows to come back to OTB with a better spiral on her throw, and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we talk some LSU football before shifting to LSU baseball landing another commitment out of the transfer portal. We also break down an ESPN quarterback tier list and discuss where we agree, where we disagree, and which names stand out.

In hour one we recap the United States' win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup and what stood out from the match. Matt and Jake also get into it over the sport of soccer itself, because apparently even a USA win cannot stop the soccer debate.

In hour three we continue the Bosnia conversation before shifting gears to some Saints talk. We also discuss the Kansas City Chiefs and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we give everyone a geography lesson on Bosnia and Croatia before getting the latest update from Brendan Sorsby, who says he is not suing the NFL and will instead prepare himself for the 2027 NFL Draft. Naturally, we circle back to even more Bosnia geography before wrapping up the hour with a conversation about truly horrible statues.

In hour one of OTB we recap the latest action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Mexico's win over Ecuador to advance. We also discuss why "Freddy the German" decided to delete his Twitter account before shifting gears to LSU football, where we break down how the Tigers' offensive line is shaping up heading into the season.

Jake kicks off hour three with another exercise for the crew: which NFL teams that finished with a losing record last season have a legitimate chance to make the Super Bowl this year? While everyone lands on many of the same teams, each person makes a different case for why their picks could make the leap. The rest of the hour turns into a debate over what truly makes someone an elite athlete befo...

We kick off hour two talking about the Louisiana Card Show, which somehow turns into a conversation about NeeDohs, which then somehow turns into a conversation about Tyler Shough. We also continue discussing the NBA betting scandals and the fallout surrounding them before wrapping up the hour with OTB Mailbag.

In hour one of OTB we recap the latest action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Germany's comments after its loss to Paraguay. We also discuss the betting scandal involving Malik Beasley, touch on the arrest of one of Jimmy Butler's close friends, and wrap up the hour by previewing the day's World Cup schedule and biggest matchups.

It's another Marler Monday, so naturally the conversation takes some unexpected turns. We somehow find our way back to talking about birds, hand out our Weekend Winners, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.