Off The Bench

In hour three we kick things off with Weekend Winners, highlighting who and what impressed us over the weekend. Then, naturally, the show takes a turn as we get into diesel truck drivers rolling coal and share our thoughts on that particular phenomenon. We wrap up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we recap the Saints' preseason game and discuss why we're starting to get a little concerned about the depth on this roster. We also look ahead to the regular season as the crew predicts what kind of numbers Tyler Shough, Chris Olave and Travis Etienne will put up in 2026.

In hour one we hear about the Hester boys helping Matt move some furniture before diving into one of the strangest stories in college football. Dae’Quan Wright is transferring to LSU after spending the offseason in the NFL, and we spend most of the hour debating the move, the eligibility situation that made it possible and what we think about this new reality in college football.

Hour Two focuses on the Saints and Rams as we break down more from their joint practice and what stood out on both sides of the ball. Then, we go around the NFL to check in on the league’s quarterbacks, the biggest storylines under center and what we’re seeing as the regular season approaches.

We kick off Hour One with the latest from LSU practice as the Tigers continue preparations for the season. Are the Bengals finally back? We break down what we’ve seen and heard out of Cincinnati. Plus, we head to the NFL where the Saints and Rams meet up for a joint practice and discuss the biggest takeaways from the session.

In hour three we hit some NFC South news as Vita Vea gets a contract extension with the Buccaneers. We also debate the importance of running backs and the value they still bring to an offense in today's NFL. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for another edition of Munchies before we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we continue diving into the new five-year eligibility rule and all the chaos it could create across college football. We spend much of the hour discussing former LSU edge rusher Jack Pyburn, his potential eligibility for another college season, and whether a return to Baton Rouge could actually make sense.

In hour one we dive into the latest chaos in college football, discussing the players currently in the NFL who now have a TRO that could give them another year of college eligibility and what that could mean for LSU. We also turn our attention to Saints training camp, breaking down the wide receiver room and the injuries piling up as New Orleans gets closer to the regular season.

In hour three, we revisit the AP Preseason Top 25 now that Jake is back and get his takes on which teams are ranked too high, too low and just right. We also dive into the legend of Pablo Pledgescobar before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us to talk injuries as we get his perspective on Jordan Tyson’s hamstring and what his recovery could look like. We also discuss AK being sidelined for a month with a sprained MCL and what that timeline means as the season approaches.

Jake is finally back in studio! In hour one, we get his biggest takeaways from his NFL training camp tour, including why he believes the Saints and Buccaneers look like the top teams in the NFC South. We also talk LSU football and Lane Kiffin before getting to a very important question: does Kellen Moore desperately need a style upgrade?

In hour three we kick things off with Nick Underhill to get the latest on the Saints as the regular season gets closer. We also dive into some fantasy football talk before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we discuss Jordan Tyson's hamstring injury and what it could mean for LSU as the season approaches. Jake checks in from Tampa to talk NFL and share what he's seeing on the road before we wrap up the hour with OTB Mailbag.

In hour one we react to the AP Preseason Top 25 and break down where teams landed heading into the 2026 season. We debate which teams are getting too much preseason love, which ones are being overlooked, and where we think the voters got it right—or completely wrong.

In hour three we hand out our Weekend Winners and Losers before taking a look at the 2025 quarterback draft class and where things stand for the group. We also hear from Jake and Tyler Shough before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two, Ross Jackson joins us to kick things off with his takeaways from the Saints and the latest out of training camp. We shift to LSU football, where defensive coordinator Blake Baker has been giving rave reviews to the Tigers' defensive line. We also talk some NFL and Jaxson Dart as the preseason rolls on.

In hour one we kick things off with conversations about Hayden Panettiere and Tommy John before turning our attention to the Saints. We recap their latest preseason game, break down what stood out, and share our biggest takeaways as New Orleans continues preparing for the regular season.

In hour three we continue the conversation surrounding Jayden Daniels and LSU's No. 5 situation before coming to terms with the fact that Matt is officially unc now. We also receive a submission to the OTB Complaint Mailbag and address the grievance before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we finally get Jake's thoughts on the Jayden Daniels-DJ Pickett No. 5 situation and where he stands on the controversy surrounding the jersey. After being on the road for his NFL training camp tour, we also catch Jake up on everything he's missed from LSU fall camp and discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the Tigers.

In hour one we remember the legendary Skip Bertman, who passed away early this morning at 88, and reflect on his remarkable legacy and impact on LSU, college baseball and the state of Louisiana. Jake is also back from his training camp tour and shares some of his biggest takeaways, including why seeing the Saints at joint practice has him especially excited about New Orleans heading into the seaso...

In hour three we discuss the Lakers being sold before a major squirrel sighting completely derails the show and somehow leads us into a conversation about finger guns. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for another edition of Munchies, and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we continue the debate surrounding LSU's No. 5 and the Jayden Daniels-DJ Pickett situation. We also turn our attention to the NFL with some preseason football talk before checking out Tulane's new alternate uniforms—and giving the Green Wave credit for an absolutely sick look.

In hour one we somehow kick things off talking about Meek Mill's Dreams and Nightmares before diving into the drama surrounding LSU's No. 5. We debate Jayden Daniels being upset about DJ Pickett wearing his former number, the cease-and-desist sent over the situation, and whether Daniels has a legitimate gripe with LSU.

In hour three we react to Kyler Murray winning the quarterback battle in Minnesota and discuss what it means for the Vikings moving forward. We also take a look at LSU's roster and the noticeable decline in the number of Louisiana players compared to years past. We wrap up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us to talk training camp and the importance of staying hydrated during the brutal summer heat. We also dive into the wild story of a golfer allegedly cheating on a hole-in-one to win a massive cash prize at his club. Then, because it's OTB, we somehow end up talking Alice in Chains and the earth losing gravity.