Guaranty Broadcasting Company

Off The Bench

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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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Guaranty Broadcasting Company

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Sports

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Hour One | Tigers Roll, Early Optimism & Revisiting Hunt’s Bold Predictions 17.02.2026

In hour one of Off the Bench, we recap LSU’s Monday night win over Kent State and talk through the growing excitement surrounding this team. We also rewind to Hunt’s preseason bold predictions, revisiting which ones are aging well so far—and which ones are already looking shaky.

Hour Three | Weekend Winners, Softball & Closing Out with Ask the Bench 16.02.2026

In hour three of Off the Bench, we hand out Weekend Winners before shifting to LSU softball and women’s basketball. We preview LSU’s Monday night baseball matchup, then wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Football Talk, Saints Check-In & LSU Baseball with Patrick Coogan 16.02.2026

In hour two of Off the Bench, we mix in some LSU football and Saints discussion before turning the focus to LSU baseball. Former Tiger Patrick Coogan joins us to break down the team, talk expectations for the season, and give insight from a player’s perspective as the Tigers get rolling.

Hour One | Opening Weekend Takeaways & Early Baseball Buzz 16.02.2026

In hour one of OTB, Alondra and Taylor recap opening weekend for LSU baseball, breaking down who stood out right away and what caught their attention. They share early impressions of the roster, discuss what feels different about this year’s team, and dive into what has them most excited as the season gets underway.

Hour Two | Chambliss Returns, Valentine’s Day & LSU’s Rotation 13.02.2026

In hour two of OTB, we react to Trinidad Chambliss getting another year of eligibility and what that means for LSU moving forward. The conversation drifts into Valentine’s Day plans and traditions before snapping back to baseball, as we take an early look at LSU’s starting rotation and how it’s shaping up heading into the season.

Hour One | Winter Olympics Buzz & LSU Baseball Opening Day 13.02.2026

In hour one of Off the Bench, we bounce around the Winter Olympics and some of the wild storylines coming out of them before fully locking in on LSU baseball. It’s opening day in Baton Rouge, and the crew gets fired up about the start of the season, expectations for the Tigers, and why today officially feels like baseball season has arrived.

Hour Three | Jay Johnson Joins, NBA Trivia & Munchies 12.02.2026

We kick off hour three with LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson ahead of opening day as he sets the stage for the season and what to expect from the Tigers. Jake tests the crew with some NBA trivia, Chef Michael Johnson drops by for Munchies, and we close things out with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Derby Debates, Pels Moves & LSU–South Carolina Preview 12.02.2026

In hour two of OTB, baseball talk turns into a debate over which 104.5 ESPN show would win a home run derby. We also hit on the Pelicans and the Jose Alvarado trade buzz before previewing LSU women’s basketball’s big matchup against South Carolina this weekend and what to watch for in that showdown.

Hour One | Tribute, Combine Talk & Nuss Draft Outlook 12.02.2026

In hour one of OTB, we pay tribute to James Van Der Beek before shifting into football mode with a look ahead to the NFL Combine. We discuss which LSU players will be participating, what they need to show in Indy, and where we think Garrett Nussmeier could realistically land when draft night rolls around.

Hour One | Olympic Apologies & LSU Hoops Frustrations 11.02.2026

In hour one of OTB, we dive into another wild Winter Olympics headline as a biathlon medalist uses his moment on the podium to publicly apologize to his girlfriend for cheating — because of course that happened. From there, we pivot to the hardwood and take an honest look at the state of LSU men’s basketball, breaking down where things currently stand and why the frustration around the program con...

Hour Three | Derek Carr Trade Talk, RB&R Farewell 10.02.2026

In hour three of OTB, Nick Underhill joins the show to break down the possibility of Derek Carr becoming a trade asset for the Saints and what that could realistically look like. Devin Snow stops by to help put a bow on the final edition of RB&R Monday, and Matt once again revisits his ongoing obsession with the infamous backwards L as we close out the show.

Hour Two | LSU Baseball Preview, Mailbag & Mardi Gras Talk 10.02.2026

In hour two of OTB, we look ahead to LSU baseball with Opening Day right around the corner and discuss what to expect from the Tigers this season. We roll into OTB Mailbag, answering listener questions, and then shift gears to talk Mardi Gras parades, plans, and all the chaos that comes with the season.

Hour One | Winter Olympics Talk, Derek Carr Trade Buzz & Best Fits 10.02.2026

In hour one of OTB, we talk Winter Olympics and some of the storylines grabbing attention right now. We shift to the NFL and discuss whether the Saints could use Derek Carr as a trade asset, what that market might look like, and which teams around the league would actually be the best fit for him.

Hour Three | Weekend Winners & Losers, Winter Olympics & Ask the Bench 09.02.2026

In hour three of Off the Bench, we hand out Weekend Winners and Losers, talk Winter Olympics storylines catching our attention, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Super Bowl Continued, Baseball on Deck & Bad Bunny Performance 09.02.2026

In hour two of Off the Bench, we keep the Super Bowl conversation going — breaking down key moments, unexpected performances, and lingering reactions from the game itself. We shift to talk baseball as the season gets set to start this week, including which teams you should be watching early and some storylines heading into Opening Day. We also react to Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl hal...

Hour One | Jake’s Back from the Super Bowl & Full Reaction Recap 09.02.2026

In hour one of OTB, Jake rejoins the Foxhole fresh off his trip to the Super Bowl. He breaks down his experience on the ground — from Radio Row moments to what stood out most at the game and around the event — and the crew spends the hour reacting to the big game itself, revisiting the key plays, the surprising moments, and how the matchup played out overal

Hour Three | LSU WBB Recap, Winter Olympics & Final Pontoon Parlay 06.02.2026

In hour three, we recap LSU women’s basketball’s loss to Texas and talk through what went wrong in the matchup. We pivot back to the Winter Olympics for a few more storylines, then give you the final Pontoon Parlay of the season. We wrap up the show with an absolutely unhinged birthday video for Alondra to close things out.

Hour Two | Inflategate (Ski Jumping Edition), NFL Honors & MYHY Rookie of the Year 06.02.2026

We open hour two with the wild global scandal you didn’t know you needed — Inflategate has hit ski jumping, and yes, it involves athletes injecting hyaluronic acid in places you absolutely didn’t expect. From there, we circle back to NFL Honors, running through more of the awards and reactions from the night. We also announce the MYHY Zero Rookie of the Year, before wrapping up the hour with LSU S...

Hour One | Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame Moment & NFL Honors Night 06.02.2026

In hour one, we celebrate the legendary career of Drew Brees as he officially becomes a first-ballot Hall of Famer, reflecting on what he meant to the Saints, the city of New Orleans, and the NFL as a whole. We also take a broader look at NFL Honors, discussing the biggest awards, standout moments, and what the night says about the current state of the league.

Hour Three | Obscure Super Bowl Stats, Munchies & Ask the Bench 05.02.2026

In hour three, Tay Tay delivers another batch of fun and obscure Super Bowl stats to get you ready for the big game. Chef Michael Johnson joins the show for Munchies as we talk food, football, and everything in between. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Winter Olympics Talk, NFL Honors & Brady’s “No Dog” Claim 05.02.2026

In hour two of OTB, we shift gears to the Winter Olympics and discuss some of the events and storylines catching our attention. We also preview NFL Honors, including Saints players who could take home awards and debate whether Tyler Shough has a real shot at Offensive Rookie of the Year. Plus, we react to Tom Brady claiming he has no rooting interest in the Super Bowl — and explain why we’re not e...

Hour One | Lane Kiffin Speaks Again & Signing Day Recap 05.02.2026

In hour one of OTB, we react to Lane Kiffin’s first press conference since his introductory appearance as LSU head coach and discuss what stood out from his latest comments, including the tone he’s setting early in his tenure. We also recap Signing Day, highlighting LSU’s newest additions, what the class says about the program’s direction, and which signees could make an immediate impact.

Hour Three | Super Bowl Stats & Props, Possum Fact & Jake Check-In 04.02.2026

n hour three of Off the Bench, Tay Tay drops some really obscure Super Bowl stats to give you angles you might’ve never heard We dig into more fun Super Bowl prop bets and score predictions. . And to close things out, we check in with Jake live from San Francisco for his take from the ground on all the Super Bowl festivities.

Hour Two | Sam Darnold Super Bowl Hypothetical & Props, Mulkey Joins 04.02.2026

In hour two of Off the Bench, we ask the fun hypothetical: if Sam Darnold wins the Super Bowl, does he end up having the best career out of the 2018 draft class? Darnold was the third overall pick in 2018 and is now the first QB from that class to reach a Super Bowl, outpacing guys like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson so far this season. We also break down more fun Super Bowl prop bets to consider ah...

Hour One | Barrett Sports Top 6, Signing Day & Saints Staff News 04.02.2026

In hour one of Off the Bench, we celebrate a big milestone as OTB jumps up to No. 6 in the Barrett Sports rankings. Tay Tay gives us a National Signing Day update with the latest LSU additions, and the crew debates whether Josh McDaniels’ résumé as an assistant coach stacks up as Hall of Fame–worthy. We also hit some Saints news, including Scott Tolzien staying put in New Orleans.

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