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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 | Tripod Rolling, LSU Softball Super Regional & Stafford Contract Talk 22.05.2026

The tripod is rolling today! In hour one of OTB we talk about the tragic passing story surrounding Kyle Busch, preview LSU softball as the Tigers head to Tuscaloosa for the Super Regional, and discuss Matthew Stafford’s contract situation for this season.

Hour Three | More Coach O Talk, Munchies 21.05.2026

In hour three of OTB we continue talking about Ed Orgeron returning to LSU’s football staff and what exactly this whole situation is going to look like. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, we recap yesterday’s chaotic remote, and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | LSU Baseball Eliminated, NBA Conference Finals & Taylor Swift Dance Party 21.05.2026

In hour two of OTB we talk LSU baseball’s season coming to an end in Hoover against Auburn Tigers baseball. We also discuss the NBA Conference Finals, react to Aaron Rodgers signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers for one more season, and wrap up the hour with a Taylor Swift dance party for Tuzette.

Hour One | Coach O Returns to LSU & Athletic Department Fever Dream 21.05.2026

In hour one of OTB we talk about Ed Orgeron officially being hired back onto the LSU football staff. What exactly is his role going to be? How do we feel about the hire? We discuss how all the recent moves being made around the LSU athletic department feel like an absolute fever dream before quickly touching on LSU baseball to wrap up the hour.

Hour Three |LSU/Auburn Preview & Ask the Bench 20.05.2026

In hour three of OTB, Tay Tay and Alondra are forced to hold down the fort thanks to continued technical difficulties. The two preview LSU vs. Auburn Tigers baseball in the SEC Tournament, talk some New Orleans Saints and NFL storylines, and wrap up the show with an extended edition of Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Technical Difficulties, NBA Finals Talk & Will Wade Recruiting Debate 20.05.2026

In hour two of OTB we send things back to the studio due to some technical difficulties, leading to Tay Tay and Alondra talking NBA Finals for a bit. Once we reconnect with the guys, the conversation shifts to Will Wade’s current recruiting strategy, with Matt making it very clear he is not a fan. We also spend part of the hour trying to figure out whether they are actually in Geismar or Dutchtown...

Hour One | LSU Beats Oklahoma & Lamar Brown Gets National Attention 20.05.2026

In hour one of OTB we talk LSU’s win over Oklahoma Sooners baseball in the SEC Tournament and discuss what worked for the Tigers, along with how the bullpen shapes up for the rest of the tournament. We also talk about a Fox Sports article highlighting freshmen on top 25 teams, with Lamar Brown getting mentioned.

Hour Three | Nick Underhill Joins, RJ Luis Commits & Ask the Bench 19.05.2026

In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking New Orleans Saints with Nick Underhill, including  players from the Sean Payton era that are still hanging around on the roster and what their future looks like. We also discuss LSU basketball landing a commitment from RJ Luis Jr. and wonder how exactly LSU is going to get him more eligibility. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Will Wade Recruiting Talk, Jeep Duck Discourse & OTB Mailbag 19.05.2026

In hour two of OTB we discuss Will Wade’s unconventional recruiting strategy this offseason, and Alondra explains why parts of it are slightly concerning to her. We also talk about what Will needs to do this coming season to keep LSU fans excited about his return. Somewhere along the way, we spend way too much time talking about Jeeps and rubber ducks before wrapping up the hour with OTB Mailbag.

Hour One | Matt’s Idaho Fly Fishing Trip & Pelicans Hire Jamahl Mosley 19.05.2026

In hour one of OTB we get a full recap of Matt’s fly fishing trip out in Idaho before switching gears to the New Orleans Pelicans hiring Jamahl Mosley. We also share our thoughts on the hire and what it could mean for the future of the organization.

Hour Three | Marler Monday Chaos, Sports Talk & Ask the Bench 18.05.2026

It’s Marler Monday in hour three of OTB, which means the show immediately goes off the rails. We talk a little baseball, a little football, spend plenty of time making fun of Chris Marler, and somehow make it to the finish line with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | NBA Playoffs, Pelicans Frustration & Weekend Winners 18.05.2026

In hour two of OTB we talk some NBA Playoffs, which turns into a conversation about the New Orleans Pelicans and how unserious that organization can seem at times. We also do Weekend Winners before Will Helmers joins the show as we continue talking LSU baseball.

Hour One | Jake Throws Out the First Pitch, LSU Softball Advances & Baseball Talk 18.05.2026

In hour one of OTB we talk about Jake throwing out the first pitch against Florida and how his son Memphis may have completely shown him up. We also discuss LSU softball dominating its regional and heading to Tuscaloosa for the Super Regional. Plus, we talk some LSU baseball.

Hour Three | Saints Talk with Devin Snow, Whit Weeks Joins & Ask the Bench 15.05.2026

In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking New Orleans Saints with Devin Snow. We also finally get Tay Tay’s confession, which turns out to be kinda boring. Whit Weeks joins the show, and we wrap things up with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Saints Schedule Reactions, First Pitch Talk & NFL Relevancy 15.05.2026

In hour two of OTB we further discuss the New Orleans Saints schedule release and how we feel about it. We also talk LSU vs. Florida and Jake throwing out the first pitch before getting into a conversation about how the NFL somehow manages to stay relevant year-round despite football season being in the fall. We wrap up the hour with some confessions.

Hour One | LSU Baseball Frustration, Saints Schedule Release & Rece Davis Joins 15.05.2026

In hour one of OTB we talk LSU baseball losing to Florida and just how disappointing this season has been, while also explaining why we still are not doubting Jay Johnson. We also discuss the New Orleans Saints schedule release before Rece Davis joins the show to talk college football, with College GameDay officially kicking off the season at LSU vs. Clemson Tigers football. We also discuss whethe...

Hour Three | Rage Baiting, Apple Music vs. Spotify & Munchies 14.05.2026

In hour three of OTB we talk about how much we love rage baiting people and how confrontational Alondra and Jake can be. We also revisit our playlist conversation and debate Apple Music vs. Spotify. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | First Pitch Strategy, LSU NIL Talk & Yacht Rock Playlists 14.05.2026

In hour two of OTB we talk about Jake’s strategy for throwing out the first pitch tomorrow. We also discuss LSU roster NIL valuations before getting into conversations about playlists and yacht rock.

Hour One | Matt’s Nutrition Panel, Saints in Paris & NFL International Games 14.05.2026

In hour one of OTB we kick things off with Matt recapping his experience speaking on a nutrition panel and the conference he attended. We also talk about the New Orleans Saints playing in Paris and discuss the NFL’s growing international schedule.

Hour Three | Lane Kiffin Drama, Chris Blair Joins & Ask the Bench 13.05.2026

In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking more about Lane Kiffin’s Vanity Fair article and the bad blood that continues to brew between LSU and Ole Miss. Chris Blair also joins the show as we talk some baseball and football before wrapping things up with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge Joins, NBA Playoffs & Regional Preview with Beth Torina 13.05.2026

Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us to start hour two as we talk some NBA Playoffs, especially the San Antonio Spurs, and predict the Finals will be Spurs vs. New York Knicks. Beth Torina joins the show to preview LSU softball’s regional. We wrap up the hour talking about baseball superstitions.

Hour One | Vibe Check, College GameDay at LSU & Saints Talk with Ross Jackson 13.05.2026

In hour one of OTB we kick things off with the weekly vibe check as we hear about Tay Tay having to put Razr’s crib together and Alondra’s bench press journey. We also talk about College GameDay being at LSU’s season opener against Clemson Tigers football this upcoming season and the hype around the season because of Lane Kiffin. Plus, Ross Jackson joins the show as we talk some New Orleans Saints...

Hour Three | Nick Underhill Joins, LSU/Ole Miss Bad Blood & NBA Playoffs 12.05.2026

In hour three of OTB we kick things off with Nick Underhill as we talk about the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp and some early impressions from the weekend. We also discuss just how insane the LSU vs. Ole Miss game in Oxford is going to be this season with all the bad blood between the two programs. Plus, we talk a little NBA Playoffs and the Los Angeles Lakers getting swept before wrapping up...

Hour Two | Cat Facts, OTB Mailbag & Lane Kiffin Vanity Fair Talk 12.05.2026

In hour two of OTB we talk about cats and learn that you apparently are not actually supposed to give them milk. We also do OTB Mailbag and discuss Lane Kiffin’s interview with Vanity Fair.

Hour One | Matt’s Convention Panel, Bird Talk & LSU Softball Regional 12.05.2026

In hour one of OTB we talk about Matt going to a convention and being on a panel before somehow getting back on the topic of birds again. We also discuss LSU softball hosting a regional and what the bracket looks like, which leads into a conversation about Virginia Tech Hokies softball and an article complaining about them not hosting. Plus, we touch on the NFL schedule release.

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