Off The Bench

We kick things off with some home improvement wisdom—because as everyone knows, you can’t beat a good caulk job. Then it's back to football as we reveal our picks for #24 and #23 in the OTB Preseason College Football Top 25. Ross Jackson joins the show to give us a fresh update from Saints training camp, and we talk standout performers and storylines so far.

We kick off the show debating whether it’s a good or bad thing that the Saints have a true three-way QB battle brewing. We also take a look at the WR room, somehow end up talking Ted Lasso, the link between high ceilings and wealth—and Alondra’s non-functioning fireplace.

We play Jake’s interview with Kellen Moore and hear what the Saints OC had to say about his first training camp as a head coach. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, and we wrap up with Ask the Bench.

We kick off hour two with Bobby Carpenter to talk Ohio State and Big Ten football. Jake Haener took first-team snaps at Saints camp—how's the QB battle looking? Plus, JD Pickell tells us why he’s picking LSU to win the national championship.

Jake is back from Saints training camp—only to learn Matt thrived without him. We break down Jake’s takeaways from camp, his thoughts on the Saints roster, and dive into LSU camp updates as well.

Hour Three kicks off with Dear Delondra—where we dive into ghosting, surprise fatherhood, and how to celebrate anniversaries. Matt drops a fun baseball trivia question, we talk more LSU training camp, and wrap things up with Ask the Bench!

In Hour Two, Jake heads out to Saints training camp, leaving Matt solo on the mic for the first time! We talk Spencer Rattler and the QB battle in New Orleans, why this coaching staff might be the right one for the job, plus a look at LSU's camp and the position groups we’re keeping a close eye on this preseason.

In Hour One, we dive into the latest from Saints training camp, Matt and Jake share some old camp stories from their playing days, and we officially launch our OTB Top 25 — with Taylor revealing who he’s putting at #25.

Hour Three kicks off with Nick Underhill giving us the latest from Saints training camp, including an update on the quarterback battle. We dive into the Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz controversy and the wild world of betting against yourself. We wrap up with Ask the Bench!

In Hour Two we discuss autograph hounds and, for some reason, the 2015 Royals. We also dive into LSU training camp updates and are joined by former Tiger Russell Shepard!

We open Hour One diving into where our football loyalties lie, and begin breaking down the early storylines from Saints training camp. We also do OTB mailbag

We keep the Weekend Winners rolling in Hour Three by discussing the Baseball Hall of Fame inductees. Devin Snow joins the show to talk Saints training camp, and we close the hour with some LSU camp talk as football season nears.

We kick off Hour Two with Taylor’s Top 5 moments from the weekend. Then we go around the room to share our most intriguing NFL storylines heading into the season—outside of the Saints. We wrap the hour with Weekend Winners!

We open Hour One with a deep dive into Saints training camp and how the quarterback competition is shaping up early on. Bennie Logan joins the show to share his thoughts on LSU’s defensive front, what he’s seeing from the tackle position, and how the Tigers can take a step forward this season.

Hour Three rolls on with more takeaways from Saints training camp. We dive into the world of trading cards, spin some good tunes, and wrap up the show with a lively edition of Ask the Bench.

In Hour Two, we break down the latest from Saints training camp, including the surprise visit from free agent tight end Noah Fant. Could he be a fit in the Saints' offense? We explore the possibilities and what it means for the TE room.

We kick off Hour One trying to figure out where Tay Tay mysteriously disappeared to. Then, we dive into Brian Kelly’s recent comments at the Rotary Club and how they may have stirred up some early-season beef with Clemson. Football season energy is heating up.

Hour Three kicks off with Big Deal or No Big Deal before we dive into Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson — where we learn Alondra prefers her sandwiches soggy (yes, really). Jake tries once again to convince the room that Craig David is elite... and is met with more resistance. We wrap up with Ask the Bench.

In Hour Two, we react to a national ranking that places the Saints dead last in NFL roster strength. The guys debate the validity of the list and which teams should be higher or lower. Plus, Matt Flynn falls for yet another fake tweet — and we have some fun with it.

We kick off Hour One debating what LSU’s true “swing game” is in 2025 after one article pointed to the season opener vs. Clemson. We also break down the Tigers’ toughest three-game stretch of the year. 

In Hour Three, we bring back Dear Delondra, Jacob Hester makes his official NFL retirement announcement, and we react to the massive earnings of Scottie Scheffler’s caddy. We wrap it all up with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two kicks off with a surprise as Matt Flynn makes his official NFL retirement announcement. Richard Dickson joins the show to talk all things tight ends and preview what to expect from LSU in the 2025 season.

We open the show paying tribute to LSU legend and Super Bowl champ Tyrann Mathieu as he officially retires from the NFL. We reflect on his unforgettable college career, impact on the game, and what made the Honey Badger a generational player.

Hour Three kicks off with Nick Underhill breaking down the Saints QB room — just as the team drops their new alternate uniforms! We get his live reaction and give our thoughts on the look. Plus, a Tour de France update and we wrap with Ask the Bench.

Football season is officially in the air! We talk the start of NFL and college training camps. Saints OL Will Clapp joins to preview Saints camp, and LSU DC Blake Baker stops by to share what he’s watching for on defense this season.