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 | Matt Returns, Whit Weeks at Practice & Saints Draft Talk 17.04.2026

In hour one of OTB Matt is back after his stomach bug. We also kick things off talking LSU spring football, including Whit Weeks getting some reps again after missing time with an injury last season. Plus, we dive into some Saints draft talk.

Hour Three | Munchies, Lane Kiffin Year One Expectations & Jay Johnson Joins 16.04.2026

In hour one of OTB we kick things off with Munchies before discussing what would be a good record for Lane Kiffin in his first year. LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson also joins the show to talk about the Tigers and preview the upcoming series against Texas A&M. We wrap up the hour with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Russini Resigns, Team Cate Swab Drive & Saints Draft Talk 16.04.2026

In hour two of OTB we kick things off playing TMZ and discuss Dianna Russini resigning from The Athletic and the situation surrounding it. We also talk about the bone marrow swab event we’ll be participating in next week on LSU’s campus in support of Team Cate. Plus, we dive into some Saints draft talk as the big night approaches.

Hour One | OG Tripod Returns, LSU O-Line in Spring & Beth Torina Joins 16.04.2026

In hour one of OTB we’re back to the OG tripod as Matt is out with a stomach bug. We talk LSU football and how the offensive line is shaping up during spring ball. LSU softball head coach Beth Torina also joins the show to talk about the Tigers stacking some big wins and the outlook for the rest of the season. We wrap up the hour discussing the mindset of this LSU baseball team.

Hour Three | LSU Practice Report, NFL Draft Talk & Helen Keller Detour 15.04.2026

In hour three of OTB we start things off with a practice report for LSU football before diving back into some NFL Draft discussion. We also give LSU softball their props as they continue heating up before somehow getting on the topic of Helen Keller. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge Joins, LSU Gym Talk & Dream Kid Kelli 15.04.2026

In hour two of OTB we kick things off with Dr. Stephen Etheredge and talk about pins and screws in injuries, including when they’re taken out versus left in. We also talk a little LSU gymnastics before Dream Kid Kelli joins us to share her experience with Dreams Come True.

Hour One | LSU Beats Northwestern State, Defensive Drop-Off & Kiper Mock Draft 15.04.2026

In hour one of OTB we discuss LSU baseball’s win over Northwestern State last night and point out the noticeable drop-off between last year’s defense and this year’s. We also take a look at Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft and break down what we agree and disagree with.

Hour Three | Nick Underhill Joins, LSU Baseball Talk & Ask the Bench 14.04.2026

In hour three of OTB we kick things off with Nick Underhill to talk NFL Draft and the latest surrounding the Saints. We also talk some LSU baseball before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Spring Football Talk, Achilles Injury Discussion & OTB Mailbag 14.04.2026

In hour two of OTB we kick things off talking LSU spring football before the crew ponders why Achilles injuries seem to be happening so frequently in sports right now. We also dive into the OTB Mailbag and answer some listener questions.

Hour One | Ross’s Saints Mock Draft & Team Needs Discussion 14.04.2026

In hour one of OTB we take a look at Ross’s mock draft for the Saints and discuss how the board could fall for New Orleans. We also talk about the team overall and what the Saints need to address in the draft to be better than they were last season.

Hour Three | Full First Round Mock Draft 13.04.2026

In hour three of OTB the crew goes around the room and conducts a full first-round mock draft, making their picks and reacting to how the board falls throughout the round.

Hour Two | Practice Report, Travel Ball Talk & Will Helmers on LSU Baseball Issues 13.04.2026

In hour two of OTB we get a spring football practice report from Tay Tay and hear some early concerns he has with the team. The conversation also turns to travel ball before Will Helmers joins the show to discuss LSU’s weekend series against Ole Miss and the glaring issues facing this baseball team. We wrap up the hour by picking our mock draft order.

Hour One | Masters Picks Recap, LSU Swept by Ole Miss & Sam Burns at Augusta 13.04.2026

In hour one of OTB we recap our weekends and take a look at how our picks performed at The Masters. We also react to LSU getting swept by Ole Miss and discuss the current state of the Tigers’ baseball team. Plus, we talk about Sam Burns and his performance at Augusta.

Hour Three | NFL Draft Talk, Russini/Vrabel Story & LSU vs. Ole Miss Preview 10.04.2026

In hour three of OTB we continue talking NFL Draft before Dev joins the show. We also discuss the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel story making the rounds before previewing LSU vs. Ole Miss. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | More Masters & Spring Football Talk, Matt’s Draft Story 10.04.2026

In hour two of OTB we continue talking The Masters and LSU spring football before Matt shares his NFL Draft story.

Hour One | Masters Talk & LSU Spring Football Updates 10.04.2026

In hour one of OTB we talk The Masters and some of the early storylines from Augusta. We also dive into LSU spring football and discuss some of the latest updates coming out of practice.

Hour Three | Spring Football Talk, Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson & Masters Update 09.04.2026

In hour three of OTB we talk some LSU spring football before diving into another edition of Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson. We also continue discussing The Masters, give away more Hondo Rodeo tickets, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | 5-Year Eligibility Debate & Jay Johnson Joins 09.04.2026

In hour two of OTB we discuss the new rule allowing college athletes five years of eligibility and share our thoughts on what it could mean for college sports moving forward. We also visit with LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson to talk about the series win over Tennessee and the development of the team so far this season.

Hour One | Masters Predictions, Scratch-Off Talk & Beth Torina Joins 09.04.2026

In hour one of OTB we talk The Masters as Matt brings some stats to the table to try and predict who might win it. The conversation somehow turns to scratch-offs before we shift gears to GeauxTeal and visit with LSU softball head coach Beth Torina to get an update on the team and look ahead to what’s coming up.

Hour Three | Scheduling Tougher Opponents, Tay Tay on Doc Rivers & Rodeo Tickets 08.04.2026

In hour three of OTB we discuss the idea of scheduling tougher opponents instead of directional schools and why stronger non-conference games can be more beneficial. Tay Tay also gives his take on Doc Rivers, and we talk about Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. Plus, we give away more Hondo Rodeo tickets before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Saints Draft Scenarios, MLB Brawl Etiquette & The Zammoth 08.04.2026

In hour two of OTB we discuss the Saints draft and debate a few different scenarios for what New Orleans could do on draft night. We also react to the brawl between the Angels and Braves and get into a conversation about proper baseball brawl etiquette. Plus, we take a look at the Zammoth — the mammoth Zamboni.

Hour One | Tip of the Cap to Bethune-Cookman, Spring Football Talk & Mental Reps 08.04.2026

In hour one of OTB we tip our caps to Bethune-Cookman and react to LSU’s loss last night. We also talk some spring football, including Sam Leavitt still being out with injury, and discuss the idea of mental reps. That conversation leads us into the story of the POW who shaved strokes off his golf game by imagining himself playing while being held captive.

Hour Three | Nick Underhill Joins, Saints Draft Talk & Hondo Rodeo Giveaway 07.04.2026

In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking NFL Draft with Nick Underhill. We also give away more Hondo Rodeo tickets before getting Alondra and Taylor’s thoughts on who the Saints should draft. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Hour Two | Broadening Sports Horizons, OTB Mailbag & Masters Trivia 07.04.2026

In hour two of OTB we try to broaden our sports horizons by briefly touching on some other major events like the World Cup and The Masters. We also dive into the OTB Mailbag and answer a few questions about Landon Clark as he continues to show out in spring ball. Plus, Matt tests the crew’s Masters trivia knowledge.

Hour One | Full Crew Returns & LSU Baseball Weekend Reaction 07.04.2026

In hour one of OTB the whole gang is back in the studio. Alondra and Jake give their takes on LSU baseball’s weekend after missing Monday’s show and finally getting a chance to talk about it. We also talk a little NFL draft. 

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