Off The Bench with Chase Hughes & Chris Miller

We kick off the new year with Wizard Jason Smith joining the show to discuss everything from the team's home streak and progress from the second unit, to the new CBA and his favorite movies of 2016. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Benchers talk the recent uptick in play from the team, particularly in the Verizon Center, and All-Star voting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the Real Talk edition. Jeremy is back on the bench and brings a more realist outlook. The squad breaks down the team's defense and makes the case for Wizards during All-Star weekend, especially the young fella Kelly Oubre Jr. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WIth a new Bencher pinch hitting for the episode, the squad looks back at the month of November from both Wizards and league perspectives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NBA regular season starts this week! The Benchers say goodbye to the pre-season, welcome the final roster of players, give record predictions for the season, and their picks for MVP and x-factor. And there may or may not be some football and World Series talk in there, too! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

With the preseason in full swing, here's a fresh view from the Bench. John Wall is back, there are six guys competing for 2-3 bench spots, and the schedule takes some Wizards to familiar territories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this new OTB, we look ahead to Wizards training camp and the expectations and story lines we anticipate coming out of Richmond. Then a pivot to baseball's pennant race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A fresh #OTB discussion focused on the Wizards schedule, and why the beginning of the season is crucial for a front-loaded home schedule against tough opponents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In mid-offseason form, the Benchers check in to discuss the re-signing of Bradley Beal, free agency, the trade for Trey Burke and the Wizards' Summer League outing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wes, Wall, the Pearl, Beal. On the eve of the 2016 Draft, the Benchers conduct a Bullets/Wizards draft, making their picks from players that were drafted by the franchise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wizards have a new coach, Scott Brooks, and the Benchers share their thoughts on the hire and future of the franchise. They can't ignore the NBA Playoffs or the upcoming Draft, even though the Wizards have no part in either. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join in as the Benchers discuss the ups and downs of the 2015-16 Wizards season, the departure of Randy Wittman, their favorite memories from the season, predictions for the NBA Finals, and a special announcement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A look back at the Wizards' west coast trip, as the Benchers' discuss the playoff odds. Plus, Syracuse University alum Jeremy Hyman revels in the men's and women's teams making it to the Final Four. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wizards are riding a five-game winning streak, so the Benchers discuss potential playoff scenarios. And, like the rest of the sports world, they can't resist tackling the NCAA tourney. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Tourney time! Check out the Benchers' pick for March Madness 2016. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Benchers convene at Verizon Center following the Wizards' blowout of the visiting Detroit Pistons to discuss the outlook down the stretch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.