The Bench Podcast

We are back talking High School hoops, NFL Free Agency, College hoops and more....

In this episode of the Going for Two Bench podcast, the hosts discuss the current state of winter sports, particularly focusing on high school basketball as teams prepare for upcoming tournaments. They share humorous anecdotes from travel ball experiences, analyze the performance of various teams, and delve into the dynamics of rivalries and strategies in high school basketball. The conversation a...

In this episode of the Going For Two Bench podcast, Christopher Magnuson, Cody Kugler, and Jim discuss the latest in high school basketball, including game highlights, player performances, and upcoming matchups. They also delve into the state of girls basketball and the impact of coaching changes in the NFL. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support, energy management in game...

00:00Welcome to Antarctica: A Chilly Introduction 02:49High School Basketball Insights: Local Games Recap 06:05Coaching Dynamics: The Importance of Team Improvement 08:57Rivalries and Attendance: The Atmosphere of Local Games 12:04Defensive Strategies: The Art of Coaching Basketball 14:55Game Plans and Adjustments: The Key to Success 17:51The Role of Post Players: Defense and Offense 21:14Switchin...

In this episode of the Going for Two Bench podcast, hosts Christopher Magnuson and Jim Manzo dive into the latest happenings in high school basketball, particularly focusing on the impressive performance of Ethan Marta from Westwood, who set a school record with 46 points in a recent game against Negaunee. The discussion highlights the strategies and challenges faced by teams in the Upper Peninsul...

Section 1: The Joy of Higher Days As the new year unfolds, we reflect on the brightening days ahead, signaling the return of high school hoops. With the weather still cold and windy, the anticipation of upcoming games brings warmth to fans and players alike. The podcast kicks off with a light-hearted banter among hosts Christopher Magnuson, Cody Kugler, and Jim, setting the tone for an engaging di...

In this episode of the Going for Two podcast, hosts Christopher Magnuson and Cody Kugler dive into the thrilling world of college football, sharing their excitement over recent games and discussing the implications of coaching decisions. They also explore high school football dynamics, emphasizing the importance of effective coaching strategies and player development. The conversation shifts to th...

Jim and Topher begin with MLB predictions with season winding down. Jim has a hot team making the playoffs down the stretch. We go over the UPSSA Football poll and feel this week will give a better vision of who is where. We move to college Football; we alter our CFP and talk about the big matchups and the overreaction of the media after 2 weeks. We give our NFL Locks, talk about must wins and giv...

Summer's over, and the weather is changing. High school football is back in swing with exciting games. College football teams are showing early season strengths and weaknesses. NFL predictions are being made based on team performances and player conditions. Coaching strategies are crucial in both college and high school football. The importance of home games in college football playoffs is hig...

00:00Welcome Back to Sports Talk 02:37High School Football Insights 05:10Challenges in High School Football 08:24The State of College Football 11:02The Evolution of Player Commitment 14:14NIL and Its Impact on College Sports 16:45Under the Radar Teams in College Football 19:26Predictions and Expectations for the Season 32:12College Football Predictions and Rivalries 38:24Conference Over/Under Anal...

We promised to be back in a week and we are. Football is in the air with Lions-Chargers and NFL Over/Unders. We move on to James Franklin's ridiculous comments about Notre Dame not beating them if they played in a conference. The WNBA continues to have issues, this week with Wigs and Dildos falling on their floor. WE finish with shoutouts..

Jim and Topher are back, ready to rock Season 2. We begin with MLB, the slumping Tigers, the red-hot Brewers, Red Sox and Blue Jays as the MLB season winds down. We about the WNBA continuing to jump over a $5 bill for a Nickel, Scotty Scheffler, and his aspiration to be just himself as opposed to another Tiger, and move on to NFL notes, and discuss AAU as it interferes into High School summer camp...

Jim and Topher are back after hiatus!! We cover some NFL Schedule and Draft Info, The Red Hot Tigers, the underachieving Red Sox and our first World Series picks. We talk some NHL playoffs, our wishes for the Stanley Cup and Jim fixes the Red Wings. We finish with some NBA Playoffs and PGA Tour, and the greatness of Tiger.

In this episode of the Bench Podcast, Christopher Magnuson, Jim Manzo, and Cody Kugler discuss their experiences with youth basketball, upcoming high school district games, and the excitement surrounding the GLIAC and NCAA basketball seasons. They also delve into the NHL All-Star Game, the Daytona 500, and engage in a fun draft of their favorite sports commentators, sharing insights and personal a...

In this episode of the Bench podcast, the Jim, Tracy and Topher discuss a variety of sports topics, including a recap of the Super Bowl, the future of Aaron Rodgers, insights into high school and college basketball, and Jim talks about the Detroit Red Wings' performance. The conversation flows naturally between these themes, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the current spor...

The Bench is back, We start out with Jim's white hot Red Wings and their assent since the coaching change. Next we talk NFL playoffs, the Packers blowing a golden chance in Philly, it's time for a change in Pittsburgh and the first Dominoe falls with Mike Vrabel going to New England. We talk some CFP, and move to High School hoops with some big matchups coming up including IM vs Kingsford, Westwoo...

Happy New Year!! Tracy, Jim and Topher are back!! We start with High School hoops, Marquette - Kingsford lived up to the hype, Westwood with a huge win in Iron Mountain. We move on the CFP, and teams interviewing GM's to manage the NIL and Transfer Portal. Will Urban go to Florida? WE discuss Notre Dame- Penn State and can Texas slow down Ohio State. WE have Jim's first Red Wing Corner, and move o...

Jim, Tracy and Topher are back, we start out with CFP and simple solutions for it. Bring back the BCS Formula and eliminate Conference Championship games. We move on to High School Hoops, the NFL and Jim taking a cruise during the NFC Championship weekend. Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and email us at TheBenchPodcast9@gmail.com

Jim, Tracy and Topher are back from a week off and are back in the MBEC. We start with some high School hoops, talk about the big week ahead with the big matchups. We move on to the CFP, our thoughts and Jim gives his positive rant about the Lions. We continue with the NFL, Bill Belichick, Penn State's backup entering the Transfer portal and if the NBA is Fixable??

Jim, Topher and Tracy are back, we begin with our weekends, the Packers game and move on into the Michigan -Ohio State game. We talk about Ryan Day, the intimidation factor Michigan has by being borderline dirty and what the logic for Ohio State was. We talk CFP Playoffs, the Lions mash unit and give a little love to Mike McCarthy.

We are back with Jim dialing in from Florida. We go over the MHSAA Football Finals, before making our CFP national championship picks. The SEC should only get 3 teams in only, ACC 2 and Big Ten 4. Tracy picks Ohio State and Jim and I pick Notre Dame. We move to the NFL and the Thanksgiving game Turds are discussed along with our Locks and Upset picks. WE discuss Bobby Hurley going crazy, and we do...

Jim and Topher are back, a little late but back. We talk MHSAA playoffs in Football including a loaded D1 bracket, move onto the CFP and finish up with some NFL and high school hoops program building.

We are back for the first Episode of November. The Lions with an epic comeback despite 5 interceptions, the Cowboys continue the path towards the first pick, the Jets meltdown and the Bears are who we thought they would be. We move on to College Football and talk about the Big Ten having 4 of the 5 top teams in the rankings. Miami moves to the Fraud Category, and we discuss how Georgia could be ou...

Jim, Topher and Tracy are back. We recap the World Series and the Dodgers winning the world series and would Baseball be better with 138 games. We recap the first round of the High School playoffs, and look at the second round, including Jim's D1 preview. We move onto College Football, the playoff, and could the SEC get their share of teams into the playoff. We finish with the NFL, the Lions domin...

Jim, Topher and Tracy start with the MHSAA Playoff pairings and talk about Home Field Advantage. We move on to the NFL, the Lions winning big, Packers surviving, and the Saints/Chargers pitching matchup and the disaster known as the Jets. We dive into college football, Sparty missing an opportunity, Ohio State struggling and some of the playoffs.