#452: Diana Russini Scandal, Taxidermy Pets & A WILD Five Questions - OBB Benched Ep. 452 - A Poodle Named Scruffles

Instead of Draft stories, win projections and recruiting dominance... we're talking about kissing brothers, taxidermied gators and Japanese chair racing! Welcome to OBB Benched!We kick things off with the Diana Russini saga: the NFL reporter who resigned from The Athletic before they even finished their investigation into allegations surrounding her and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. We break down what we know, what the rumors say, and why quitting mid-investigation might tell you everything you need to know. Plus — the boys let AI have a little too much fun with this one.Then things go completely off the rails. A Florida couple gets arrested for strapping a roadkill alligator to their car roof on I-95 en route to a taxidermist — and that somehow leads to a full-blown confession about a stuffed family poodle named Scruffles and a frozen cat named Octavius who spent a long weekend next to the Eggo waffles. You've been warned.From there, we tackle the Detroit Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown admitting his dad made him and his brother kiss on the lips to end arguments, which opens the floor for a deeply personal and increasingly uncomfortable family discussion.And of course, we wrap up with Five Questions, our weekly segment guaranteed to produce at least one answer that can never be unheard:The worst song lyric of all time (Yellow Submarine, Tubthumping, and Lucy in the Sky all get dragged)The worst dating advice you've ever received (including one piece of stepfather wisdom involving the word "wrong")The most cursed jersey brand combinations (OnlyFans + Jiffy Lube + Gray's Taxidermy makes an appearance)The cringiest tattoo + location combo possibleWhat your legendary personal weapon would be — and what you'd name itIt's chaotic, it's unhinged, and Scruffles haunts every minute of it.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of OBB Benched. Like the video if you made it to the frozen cat story. Drop a comment — what's YOUR worst song lyric?OBB Benched is the offseason, off-topic companion show to Orange Bowl Boys, where no subject is off-limits and nothing is safe.00:00 - Welcome to OBB Benched Episode 45200:30 - The Diana Russini / Mike Vrabel Scandal Recap01:30 - AI-Generated "Depositions" and Press Conferences02:30 - Was It a Real Affair? The Boys Debate04:00 - Private Investigators, Hotel Footage & Rumors05:00 - Will Russini Work in Media Again?07:30 - Kissing Family Members on the Lips — Amon-Ra St. Brown's Story09:00 - St. Brown's Dad Made Brothers Kiss to End Fights10:00 - At What Age Is Kissing Parents Too Old?11:30 - Walking in on Your Teenagers (Chaos Ensues)12:30 - Florida Story of the Week: Gator Strapped to a Car Roof13:00 - Taxidermy — Fish vs. Pets, the Debate13:30 - The Stuffed Poodle Named Scruffles (A Family Confession)14:30 - Jake Box: Keeping Pet Ashes & Threatening the Living Dog15:30 - The Frozen Cat Named Octavius (Memorial Day Weekend Horror Story)17:00 - Five Questions Introduction18:30 - Q1: Worst Song Lyric of All Time20:00 - Q2: Worst Dating Advice You Could Receive23:30 - Q3: Most Cursed Three-Brand Jersey Combination26:30 - Q4: Most Cringeworthy Tattoo + Location Combo28:00 - Q5: Your Legendary Personal Weapon — Name and Type30:00 - Scruffles Makes Her Triumphant Return31:30 - Show Title Suggestions & Closing Chaos32:30 - Final Thoughts & Sign-OffOBB Benched, Episode 452 is presented by Paul Bange Roofing, Rapid Auto Lease, and BeatinTheBookie.com. Roofing issues? From repairs to replacements, residential to commercial, just give Paul a call! Whether It's 561,954 or 305 -just call 981-ROOF. Or visit paulbangeroofing.com! Car shopping? Call Drew at Rapid Auto Lease: 954-931-6912. From new leases to purchases, they will negotiate to get you the best price available - and cars are delivered right to your front door! It's hassle-free car shopping without having to step in a dealership. Start shopping at rapidautolease.com. orangebowlboys.com | GET YOUR OBB MERCH at aboutthefans.com/collections/orange-bowl-boys! We've got shirts, hats and tons more to rep your favorite Miami podcast!Orange Bowl Boys are owned by OBB Media Inc. and produced by Jenners Multimedia. You can visit us online at www.orangebowlboys.com. Copyright 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy