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Far End of the Bench
by thefarendofthebench
The Far End of the Bench with Jimmy Pallotto and Niko Bryant is your weekly home for all things sports—uncut, unfiltered, and unapologetically from the fan’s perspective. We’re two Colorado guys who grew up around the game and bring that same passion to every episode. Whether it’s breaking down the biggest plays, calling out the hottest takes, or giving props to the underdogs, we’ve got it covered. From the NFL and NBA to college sports, combat sports, and everything in between, we’re not afraid to go deep into the action… even if it means ruffling a few feathers. Tune in every week, pull up a seat, and join the conversation from The Far End of the Bench.
Episodes
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THE MORNING AFTER — WEEK 2 Stillwater Shock, Michigan Muscle, Texas’ Miracle & Border War Bad Blood
Week 2 made liars out of all of us. Oklahoma State stunned No. 6 Oregon in Stillwater, Michigan answered the Week 1 chaos by suffocating No. 11 Oklahoma, and Texas erased a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to shock No. 1 Ohio State behind Arch Manning. Then Missouri and Kansas turned the Border…
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Michigan’s Miracle Second, LSU Smashes Clemson & NFL Kickoff Picks | @FeOTBpod Ep 289
College football is already off the rails. Michigan gets an extra second, LSU puts Clemson on notice, and Week 2 brings a massive Texas vs. Ohio State showdown. Then it’s NFL KICKOFF TIME. 🏈 We’re breaking down the Australia game, firing off our final takes before the season begins, and bringing...
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The Morning After — Week 1: Michigan’s Magical Second, Rocky Mountain Highs & LSU’s Warning Shot
THE MORNING AFTER — WEEK 1 | College football is back, and so is the chaos. Jimmy goes solo to revisit four of the biggest Week 1 stories after watching the full games instead of just reacting to the internet. Did Michigan really deserve that magical extra second against Western Michigan? Is...
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PLL Playoff Chaos, CFB Week 1 Picks & South Division Showdowns | @FeOTBpod | Ep 288
🏆 PLL PLAYOFFS ➡️ 🏈 CFB WEEK 1 ➡️ 🔥 NFL SOUTH PREVIEWS ➡️ 🏆 WEEKLY AWARDS The Far End of the Bench is back for Episode 288! Jimmy & Niko open with the PLL Playoffs before diving into a loaded Week 1 of College Football, breaking down the biggest games and making their picks LIVE. Then it’s…
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Picking Champions: CFB Conference Picks, AFC/NFC East & Fantasy Reveals | @FeOTBpod Ep 287
🏈 **The road to football season runs through The Far End of the Bench!** Jimmy & Niko are back with a loaded EP 287, making their **College Football conference champion predictions** before breaking down the **AFC East & NFC East** ahead of the NFL season. Then it’s time to reveal the guys’...
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Rocky Mountain Kickoff, AFC North & The Year 6 Rewind | @FeOTBpod EP 286
EP 286 is loaded. 🏈🔥 We kick things off in Colorado with previews of CU, CSU and Air Force before breaking down the chaos of the AFC North. Then we hit Jayden Daniels vs. LSU over No. 5, Von Miller heading home to Dallas, and the Redwoods punching their ticket to the PLL playoffs. Then it’s…
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Solo on the Bench: CFB Contenders & the NFC North | @FeOTBpod EP 285
Jimmy is flying solo for @FeOTBpod EP 285 as Niko is out of town and the Bench prepares for its upcoming 7-Year Anniversary Show! 🏈 Joel Klatt’s College Football Top 10 — Is Oregon really No. 1? Who’s overrated, underrated & ready to contend? 🔥 NFC NORTH PREVIEW — Bears, Lions, Packers &…
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King’s Choice, Champion’s Response | FEOTB Ep. 284
LeBron heads to Philadelphia, OKC forces Denver's hand, and we're breaking down everything it means. We preview the NFC West, discuss the latest PLL storylines, debate our Top 5 Songs of All Time (one song per artist), and hand out our Players and Benchwarmers of the Week. 🏀 LeBron to the 76ers…
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Fadeaways, Fastballs & World Cup Fallout with Daren Briare | FEOTB Ep 283
The World Cup has crowned a champion, the NBA offseason is shaking up the league, the AFC West is gearing up for a new season, and MLB’s trade deadline is almost here! Daren Briare joins Jimmy and Niko to break down Spain’s dominant World Cup run, Giannis to Miami, LeBron’s future, Fernando…
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McGregor Meltdown, World Cup Final Four & QB Ranking Wars | FEOTB Ep 282
Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 return ends in disaster, and we debate what comes next for the biggest star in MMA. Then we recap the 2026 World Cup through the semifinals, including the USMNT’s exit, the tournament’s biggest upsets and our picks to reach the final. Jeremy Fowler’s NFL quarterback...
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All Gloves Off: World Cup Fallout, NBA Chaos & Fight Week | FEOTB Ep 281
FEOTB Ep 281 marks the first episode under the All Gloves Off Sports Media banner, and Jimmy and Niko are coming in hot. The guys break down the USMNT World Cup fallout, the latest World Cup drama, NBA trade chaos, LeBron’s next move, Sean Payton’s ESPN feature, UFC fight week, and this week’s...
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Lightning Couldn’t Strike Twice: UTSA Climbs to #9 After Spanking CSU 48-3 | Audio Blog
Colorado State came to San Antonio undefeated, confident, and carrying the memory of last season’s scare in Fort Collins. UTSA sent them home with a receipt. In this audio blog, we break down the Roadrunners’ 48–3 demolition of CSU, Wayshawn Parker’s monster night, Owen McCown’s steady control of...
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Blindsided By the Birds: UTSA Wins Its First Game in Austin, Trouncing Texas 49-3. AudioBlog
#14 UTSA walked into Austin with the state crown on the line and left with a 49-3 statement win over #11 Texas. In this audio blog edition of Roadrunners Rising: The Stonewall Merritt Era, Frankie “The Horn” Calderón breaks down how the Roadrunners won their first game in Austin, why Wayshawn...
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Group Stage Glory, Florida Shockwaves & Bucket List Dreams | Audio Blog
Episode 280 of The Far End of the Bench hits the summer sports chaos from every angle. In this audio blog, we break down the USMNT making World Cup history by winning back-to-back matches for the first time since 1930 and taking control of Group D, then look ahead to the knockout-stage...
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Battle for the Texas Crown: #14 UTSA Heads to Austin With Everything to Prove | Audio Blog
The Battle for the Texas Crown is here. No. 14 UTSA heads to Austin to face No. 11 Texas in one of the biggest tests of the Stonewall Merritt era. After humiliating Baylor and burying Texas State 69-0 in San Marcos, the Roadrunners now walk into Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium with…
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Group Stage Glory, Florida Shockwaves & Bucket List Dreams | FEOTB EP. 280
Episode 280 is the last main show before our Vegas break, so we are emptying the notebook. The USMNT is on a historic World Cup heater, winning back-to-back games for the first time since 1930 and locking up Group D before the final match. We break down the knockout bracket, possible USA paths…
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In-State Demolition: #14 UTSA Buries Texas State 69-0 in San Marcos | Audio Blog
#14 UTSA went on the road to San Marcos and turned the I-35 Classic into a statement. In this Rise of the Roadrunners Audio Blog, Frankie “The Horn” Calderón recaps the Roadrunners’ 69-0 demolition of Texas State, from Owen McCown’s five-touchdown day to Wayshawn Parker’s continued rise, Mekhi...
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Hate Filled Road Trip: #14 UTSA @ Texas State in I-35 Classic Audio Blog
No. 14 UTSA hits the road for San Marcos, and this is not just another game on the schedule. In this Rise of the Roadrunners Audio Blog, we preview the next chapter of the I-35 Classic as the defending national champion Roadrunners take on Texas State in a rivalry that has turned into a trade of...
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Freedom Fights, World Cup Nights & Festival Dreams | Audio Blog
The audio blog version of Freedom Fights, World Cup Nights & Festival Dreams is here. Episode 279 had everything: UFC Freedom turning the White House lawn into the wildest fight venue in sports, the USMNT opening the World Cup with real edge, the Knicks and Hurricanes closing out championship…
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Freedom Fights, World Cup Nights & Festival Dreams | Ep 279
Episode 279 is all gas, no brakes. We open with UFC Freedom turning the White House lawn into the wildest fight venue in sports, then keep the American pride rolling with the US World Cup opener. From there, we close the book on the NBA and NHL Finals, look back at the 6th full sports calendar…
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Audio Blog: UTSA Destroys Baylor 73-0 | Rise of the Roadrunners S2E1
The reign begins. In this Rise of the Roadrunners Audio Blog, Frankie “The Horn” Calderón takes you inside the Season 2 opener as No. 17 UTSA sends a message to the college football world with a 73-0 demolition of No. 19 Baylor inside the Alamodome. Baylor came to San Antonio trying to “restore...
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Audio Blog - Remember the Alamodome: Baylor Comes to Restore Order | Rise of the Roadrunners S2E1
The crown is no longer a dream. It is something UTSA has to defend. Season 2 of Rise of the Roadrunners begins inside the Alamodome as #17 UTSA opens the year against #19 Baylor. After a perfect national championship season, Coach Clay “Stonewall” Merritt and the Roadrunners enter a new era with…
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Finals Fever, Football Felonies & Stadium Wars | Audio Blog
Welcome to the audio companion for Episode 278 of The Far End of the Bench. These audio blogs are built to sit between the written blog and the full podcast episode — not a replacement for either, but a more cinematic way to revisit the biggest themes, sharpest lines, and stories that deserved a...
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BONUS: The Handoff — Robert Henry Jr.’s Legacy and Wayshawn Parker’s Arrival
The Far End of the Bench introduces the Audio Blog Edition, bringing select pieces from feotbpod.org to the podcast feed. In this Rise of the Roadrunners bonus feature, Frankie “The Horn” Calderón looks at Robert Henry Jr.’s legacy, Wayshawn Parker’s arrival, and whether UTSA’s standard can…
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Finals Fever, Football Felonies & Stadium Wars | Ep 278
The Finals are on fire, and the football world is somehow even messier. Ep 278 opens with the latest from the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final as both series hit Game 5 pressure, then we dive into Brendan Sorsby’s NCAA gambling saga, Jonathon Cooper’s domestic violence arrest, Marvin Mims…
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Finals Fever, MacFarland Bolts & Superhero Civil War | Ep | 277
The Bench is loaded for Ep. 277. Jimmy and Niko preview the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final before reacting to Chris MacFarland leaving the Avalanche to take over hockey ops in Nashville. Then the guys look ahead to the upcoming World Cup and debut a brand-new summer segment: Versus. First up?...
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Denver Sports Broke Us, Summer Break Saves Us | RTP 5-25-26
This Memorial Day edition of Ridin’ the Pine starts with respect for the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice before shifting into a full Denver sports therapy session. The Avs are down 3-0 after blowing a 3-0 lead to a superior Vegas team, the Nuggets’ playoff embarrassment still…
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Vegas Buries the Avs, Knicks Take New York & Wemby Looms | Ep 276
Vegas buried the Avalanche, the Knicks took over New York, and Wemby’s next big moment is staring him down. On Ep 276, we start with summer break and one more Memorial Day reflection with Niko back on the Bench. Then we put the Avs season to bed: the sweep, the Game 3 collapse, Bednar’s future…
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Avs Survive the Wild, Vegas Is Next & MJ Still Hits | RTP 5-18-26
Ridin’ the Pine is back with another members-first episode before it goes public Friday. This week, Jimmy breaks down the Avalanche surviving Minnesota in five, Vegas ending Anaheim’s run in six, and why Avs vs. Golden Knights feels like a true Western Conference heavyweight fight. Then it’s NFL...
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Avs-Knights Revenge Tour, NBA Reset & The Broncos Schedule Screwjob | Ep. 275
The revenge tour rolls on. Episode 275 of The Far End of the Bench breaks down the Avalanche finishing off the Wild, resets the Stanley Cup Playoff picture, and previews a heavyweight Western Conference Finals showdown between Colorado and Vegas. Then we hit the NBA Playoff reset button before...
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Avs Gut Check, Wemby Drama & Schedule Week- RTP 5/11/26
The Avalanche hit a gut-check moment, and Ridin’ the Pine is here to break it all down. Jimmy dives into the Avs’ latest playoff test, what the response says about this team, and why one loss does not erase the bigger picture. It is panic time for some fans, but championship teams do not survive…
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Avs Push Wild to the Brink, Wemby Drama & NFL Schedule Week | Ep 274
The Avs have Minnesota on the edge. This week on The Far End of the Bench, Jimmy and Niko break down Colorado taking a 3-1 series lead over the Wild, what has powered the Avalanche surge, and whether Minnesota has anything left before the series slips away. Then we zoom out across the Stanley Cup...
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Avs Take Command While the Playoff Field Burns | FEOTB Ep. 273
The Bench is rolling solo for Episode 273. Jimmy takes over the mic to break down the Colorado Avalanche’s statement start through Games 1 and 2, why this team looks dangerous again, and what Minnesota has left besides cheap shots and desperation. Then we zoom out across the Stanley Cup Playoffs...
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Niko’s Back, Nuggets on the Brink & Benchwarmer Era Begins | Ep 272
Niko is back on The Far End of the Bench for Episode 272, and Denver sports are sitting on the edge. The Nuggets head to Minnesota for their biggest game since winning the NBA title, needing a Game 6 win to force Game 7 back home. We break down what this moment means for the Jokic-Murray era…
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Ridin’ the Pine: Draft Night Madness, Playoff Fire & Cardinals Chaos with VSN CEO Brandon
The NFL Draft is LIVE and chaos is unfolding in real time. Jimmy is joined by Brandon, CEO of Variety Sports Network, to break down every pick, surprise, steal, and draft-night mistake as it happens. We dive into the NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs, early MLB storylines, and Cardinals baseball...
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Ridin’ the Pine: Fairways, Faceoffs, Playoffs & Pure Colorado Chaos
Dom is back on Ridin’ the Pine as we break down a packed weekend in sports. We’re talking Rory’s Masters win, the start of the NBA and NHL playoffs, DU winning its 11th national hockey championship, why the Colorado Rockies continue to be a disaster, and all the hype heading into WrestleMania....
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Ridin’ the Pine: Final Four Fever, West Coast Chaos & Draft Smoke Season
Ridin’ the Pine is back this week with Jimmy flying solo while Niko handles playoff lacrosse season with the Mammoth and his coaching duties. On this episode, Jimmy breaks down the Men’s and Women’s Final Four, the absolute chaos in the NBA Western Conference playoff race, what the Avalanche need...
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Madness, Mile High Hope & Central Pressure Ep 271
March Madness is down to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, and we are breaking down what matters most as the tournament starts separating the real contenders from everybody else. Then we head back to Denver as the Nuggets get healthy at the right time and ask the big question: what is actually realistic...
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Waddle to Denver?! Bracket Chaos Begins & $100 on the Line | Ep. 270
Waddle to Denver?! The Broncos make a BLOCKBUSTER move and we break down what it means for the offense and the AFC landscape. Then it’s officially BRACKET SEASON—our Bracket Brawl is LIVE with $100 on the line, and we reveal our full first round picks and how they shape Round 2. Quick hits around...
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Full 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview | Brackets, Stars & Team Race
The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships are here and Jimmy Pallotto is breaking down his full tournament predictions. In this Far End of the Bench bonus preview, Jimmy goes weight class by weight class from 125 lbs through Heavyweight, analyzing the biggest matchups, potential upsets, and the...
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Free Agency Chaos, Deadline Deals & Bracket Season Begins | FEOTB Ep. 269
NFL free agency is already shaking up the league, the NBA trade deadline delivered some massive moves, and Nazem Kadri is officially back with the Avalanche. Jimmy Pallotto and Niko Bryant break down the biggest storylines across the sports world while getting ready for March Madness and March...
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This one: March Madness Arrives, Nuggets Still Stuck & Avalanche Heating Up | FEOTB Ep. 268
March is here and the sports calendar is heating up. On Episode 268 of The Far End of the Bench, Jimmy Pallotto and Niko Bryant break down conference tournament week in college basketball as teams prepare for March Madness and the NCAA Tournament. The guys also take a hard look at the Denver...
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Red, White & OWNED: USA Sweeps Canada + Nuggets Panic Button? | Episode 267
🇺🇸 Red, White & OWNED. Team USA sweeps Canada in the Olympic Gold Medal round and closes out the 2026 Winter Olympics in dominant fashion. We break down what the sweep means, why this rivalry still hits different, and whether Canada’s run was overrated from the start. But back in Denver… 🏀 The...
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Champions Crowned, Madness Loading: The Spring Sports Reset | Ep 266
We took a breath — now we’re back. Episode 266 kicks off with a full Super Bowl breakdown, what surprised us, and what it means for the offseason. From there we hit the Olympic storylines before setting the stage for the most chaotic and exciting stretch in sports: March Madness, the NBA playoff...
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😎 Super Bowl & Super Fails: Maxon on the AFC North Mess feat @OH_SportsTalk
Jordan Maxon is back — and when our most-frequent guest checks in, it’s never quiet. In this second bonus show, Jimmy from The Far End of the Bench goes solo to welcome back the host of The Maxon Report for a raw, honest breakdown of Super Bowl 60, the brutal reality of the Bengals’ season, and…
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No Days Off: A Bonus Preview with Daren Briare @FatboyFadeaway
Bonus content alert 🚨 Before the main episode drops, we’re warming up with a special preview show as Daren Briare, host of the Fatboy Fadeaway Sports Podcast, joins The Far End of the Bench. We’re talking ball, setting the table for what’s coming next, and letting the conversation go wherever it...
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Super Bowl Is HERE: Seahawks vs Patriots, Wild Prop Bets & Letting Niko Cook 🏈🔥 | Ep 265
We’re back after a week off and it’s officially Super Bowl week. 🏈🔥 The Seahawks and Patriots are headed to the big game, and we break down how each team punched their ticket, what really mattered in their playoff runs, and how this matchup sets up on the biggest stage. We also dive into Super...
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Pressure Broke Teams This Weekend | Conference Championship Fallout
Pressure doesn’t create outcomes — it reveals them. Conference Championship Weekend delivered everything January football promises: legacy moments, season-ending mistakes, and teams that simply weren’t built for the stage. We’re breaking down how and why teams broke in the biggest moments of the...
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From Perfect to Pandemonium | Indiana & the NFL Playoffs | Ep. 264
From perfect to pandemonium. Indiana completes a historic run, finishing a perfect season and capturing the first national championship in program history. We break down what made this title run inevitable, what it means for the future of Indiana football, and why this season deserves its place…
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Divisional Round Carnage | The NFL Playoffs Just Changed
Championship Weekend doesn’t care how you got here — only who survives. The AFC and NFC titles are set, and the margins are razor thin. In Denver, it’s Patriots vs. Broncos — discipline, defense, and toughness collide with a Super Bowl trip on the line. One team leans on experience and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Far End of the Bench with Jimmy Pallotto and Niko Bryant is your weekly home for all things sports—uncut, unfiltered, and unapologetically from the fan’s perspective. We’re two Colorado guys who grew up around the game and bring that same passion to every episode. Whether it’s breaking down the biggest plays, calling out the hottest takes, or giving props to the underdogs, we’ve got it covered. From the NFL and NBA to college sports, combat sports, and everything in between, we’re not afraid to go deep into the action… even if it means ruffling a few feathers. Tune in every week, pull up a seat, and join the conversation from The Far End of the Bench.
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