Guaranty Broadcasting Company
Off The Bench
Off The Bench is a radio show on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge hosted by former LSU players Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn.
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Hour Two | LSU Spring Practice Preview, OTB Mailbag & Elvis Economics 24.03.2026 47:36
In hour two of OTB we start the hour talking LSU spring practice and what we’ll be keeping an eye on as the Tigers work through the spring. We also open up the OTB Mailbag, where we find out whether Jake ever got a sack officially scored as just a tackle during his college career. Plus, the crew looks into how much an Elvis jumpsuit would sell for.
Hour One | Busta Rhymes Vibes, LSU Pro Day & Saints Draft Debate 24.03.2026 46:45
In hour one of OTB we kick things off getting the vibes right and talking about how electric Busta Rhymes’ “Break Ya Neck” still is. We then dive into LSU Pro Day, highlighting just how fast Mansoor Delane looked and discussing Garrett Nussmeier’s performance. The crew also gets into a Saints draft debate as Jake makes the case for New Orleans taking Delane at No. 8 while Matt strongly disagrees.
Hour Two | LSU Spring Football Preview, Pro Day Talk & JSN Gets Paid 23.03.2026 47:32
In hour two of OTB we dive into LSU spring football and discuss what we’ll be keeping an eye on as the Tigers get back on the practice field. We also talk about LSU’s Pro Day and which players are looking to improve their draft stock. Plus, we react to Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s new contract and what it means for the wide receiver market in the NFL.
Hour One | LSU Drops Oklahoma Series, Tigers WBB to Sweet 16 & March Madness Talk 23.03.2026 46:59
In hour one of OTB we react to LSU baseball dropping another home series to Oklahoma and what it says about the Tigers early in SEC play. We also touch on LSU women’s basketball as they advance to the Sweet 16 and what the path forward looks like. Plus, we take a look at the men’s side of March Madness and some of the biggest storylines from the tournament so far.
Hour Three | Targeting Rule Changes, LSU WBB Tips Off & Chuck Norris Tribute 20.03.2026 47:34
In hour three of OTB we kick things off discussing the new targeting rule in the NCAA before the conversation takes a wild turn as Alondra interrupts with breaking news about Chuck Norris. We also preview LSU women’s basketball as they open up NCAA Tournament play in Baton Rouge. Plus, we break down the pitching LSU is set to face the rest of the weekend and take a look at the key matchups before...
Hour Two | Mulkey Forgets Matt, Officiating Frustrations & NFL Rules Debate 20.03.2026 47:41
In hour two of OTB we react to Kim Mulkey seemingly forgetting Matt’s name during a press conference, which leads to plenty of laughs from the crew. We also dive into a broader conversation about referees and umpires, focusing on the NFL and whether there need to be more rules and regulations to improve consistency across the league.
Hour One | March Madness Talk, LSU Tops Oklahoma & Jeep Fraud Exposed 20.03.2026 46:50
In hour one of OTB we kick things off with some March Madness talk as the tournament gets rolling. We also break down LSU baseball’s Thursday night win over top-10 Oklahoma and what it means moving forward. Plus, Jake gets exposed as a Jeep poser for not having rubber ducks on the dash, and we find out Alondra is a full-on plane talker.
Hour Three | Cards Talk, Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson & Jay Johnson Joins 19.03.2026 47:32
In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking cards before Chef Michael Johnson joins us for a fresh edition of Munchies. We close out the show with LSU head coach Jay Johnson as he talks bullpen decisions, lineup adjustments, and previews the Tigers’ upcoming series against Oklahoma.
Hour Two | Final Bracket Picks, Houston Hand Sign Chaos & Saints Draft Talk 19.03.2026 47:35
In hour two of OTB we lock in our final March Madness bracket picks before things take a turn as we learn Houston’s hand sign and things get…interesting. The chaos continues with plenty of reactions from the crew before we shift gears and talk Saints draft strategy, including what New Orleans should be targeting and how they can improve the roster.
Hour One | March Madness Brackets, Tee Martin Joins LSU & Recruiting Breakdown 19.03.2026 46:31
In hour one of OTB we dive into March Madness as the crew begins filling out their brackets and discusses some early picks and potential upsets. We also react to LSU adding Tee Martin to the staff as an analyst, with Matt questioning just how many analysts a program really needs. Plus, Tay Tay gives us a breakdown of a tight end LSU is targeting on the recruiting trail.
Hour Three | Tyler Shough Joins, Mulkey Interview Reaction & Ask the Bench 18.03.2026 47:35
In hour three of OTB we kick things off with Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as he talks about his time in New Orleans so far, free agency, and how he feels about his future in NOLA. We also revisit our interview with Kim Mulkey and discuss the impact Flau’jae Johnson has had on the program and women’s basketball as a whole. The crew then debates which artists they preferred as part of a band vers...
Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge Joins, 318 Day & Kim Mulkey Interview 18.03.2026 47:29
In hour two of OTB we are joined by Dr. Etheredge for a memorable segment that takes an unexpected turn. We also talk a little NBA and celebrate 318 Day by naming some of our favorite people from Shreveport. LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey joins the show to talk NCAA Tournament expectations and gets emotional while discussing Flau’jae Johnson.
Hour One | USA Falls in WBC Final, LSU Baseball Win & March Madness Talk 18.03.2026 46:42
In hour one of OTB we talk about Team USA falling to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final before shifting to LSU baseball’s midweek win over Grambling, with the crew agreeing the result doesn’t really move the needle either way. We also mix in a little March Madness talk as the tournament gets underway.
Hour Three | NFL Draft Talk with Nick Underhill, Saints Strategy & Ask the Bench 17.03.2026 47:34
In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking NFL Draft with Nick Underhill before continuing the conversation on what we think the Saints should do. The crew then discovers that fish and chips are Jewish before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.
Hour Two | LSU Win Total Debate, Mailbag & Nussmeier Landing Spot 17.03.2026 47:32
In hour two of OTB we discuss LSU football’s projected win total set at 8.5 and debate whether we think the Tigers will go over or under. We also dive into the OTB Mailbag before Jake explains why he believes Pittsburgh could be a good landing spot for Garrett Nussmeier.
Hour One | Leap Year Talk, MSJ Rivalry & LSU Baseball/Softball 17.03.2026 46:46
In hour one of OTB we start things off talking about leap years as Matt reacts to finally learning why we have them. We also get into our annual struggles against Murphy, Sam, and Jodi before shifting to LSU baseball and softball. We wrap up the hour with some World Baseball Classic talk.
Hour Three | Weekend Winners, March Madness Picks & Banana Ball Talk 16.03.2026 47:40
In hour three of OTB we hand out our Weekend Winners before getting some March Madness picks from Kelly in Vegas. We also talk some Banana Ball with Devin Snow before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.
Hour Two | WBC Pitching Dominance, March Madness & LSU Baseball Talk 16.03.2026 47:29
In hour two of OTB we continue talking about the World Baseball Classic and how impressive the pitching staff looked against an elite Dominican Republic lineup. We also talk March Madness as LSU women’s basketball gets set to host, welcome Will Helmers to the show to talk LSU baseball, and visit with Connor O’Gara to discuss football as spring camp starts to ramp up.
Hour One | Internet Issues, WBC Talk & LSU Baseball Temperature Check 16.03.2026 46:37
In hour one of OTB we battle through some internet struggles but manage to power through it. We talk some World Baseball Classic before turning to LSU baseball and debating whether we feel better, worse, or the same about the Tigers at this point in the season.
Hour Three | Foster Moreau Signs, LSU Softball & Bigfoot Talk 13.03.2026 46:32
In hour three of OTB we talk about former Saint and LSU Tiger Foster Moreau signing with the Ravens. We also touch on LSU softball and take a look at the projected NCAA bracket as the Lady Tigers head into Selection Sunday. The conversation then takes a turn as we talk Bigfoot and megalodons before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.
Hour Two | LSU Lawsuit Discussion, LSU Baseball vs. Vandy & SEC Weekend Preview 13.03.2026 45:22
In hour two of OTB we discuss a group of journalists suing LSU for information on funds allegedly being used to pay student athletes and explain why we think the lawsuit is misguided and more about clout. We then turn to LSU baseball as the Tigers get set to face Vanderbilt, take a look around the SEC at this weekend’s baseball schedule, and wrap up the hour with a little Rihanna talk.
Hour One | Matt vs. Coyotes, St. Patrick’s Day & Raiders Draft Talk 13.03.2026 46:51
In hour one of OTB we talk about Matt killing coyotes before getting into some St. Patrick’s Day discussion. The conversation then shifts to the NFL as Matt explains why he thinks the Raiders should not draft Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick.
Hour Three | OTB Mailbag, Munchies & Jay Johnson Joins 12.03.2026 46:32
In hour three of OTB we answer your questions during OTB Mailbag before getting into another edition of Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson. We also talk with LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson about the Tigers’ upcoming series against Vanderbilt.
Hour Two | Movie Theaters, LSU Basketball & Spring Football 12.03.2026 46:29
In hour two of OTB we talk about the movie theater experience before shifting to March Madness and LSU basketball as we discuss where things currently stand with Matt McMahon. We also look ahead to LSU spring football with practices set to begin on March 24.
Hour One | NFL Free Agency News & Early SEC Baseball Check-In 12.03.2026 44:42
In hour one of OTB we talk about the latest news from NFL free agency before taking a look around the SEC to see how some teams are shaping up early in the college baseball season.
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