Off The Bench

In hour three of OTB we kick things off with Jay Johnson as we talk about LSU’s series win over South Carolina and the outlook for the rest of the season. We also revisit the Dianna Russini/Mike Vrabel situation, do Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we talk about a CBS article ranking the worst quarterback rooms in the NFL, where the New Orleans Saints landed, and why we basically disagree with the entire list. We also somehow get on the topic of hantavirus before talking some LSU softball.

In hour one of OTB we somehow kick off the show talking about the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal and how every new detail that comes out somehow makes the situation even wilder. We debate whether anything will actually happen to Mike Vrabel because of it before switching gears to the referee controversy around the NFL and discussing Roger Goodell’s comments on the situation.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off by giving our picks for the best songs to play with the windows rolled down on a nice weather day. We also talk about Brian Kelly’s son Patrick Kelly joining the Ole Miss staff, discuss the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding again, and wrap up the show with a take from Taylor that is wildly unexpected and completely un-American.

In hour two of OTB we kick things off with Dr. Stephen Etheredge. We talk LSU basketball landing a commitment from Marcio Santos and discuss Will Wade’s comments about having seven or eight guys. We also get into a conversation about the power of the mind and mental toughness.

You learn something new every day on OTB. In hour one we learn how carrier pigeons actually work and how ravens can apparently pick locks. We also talk LSU baseball’s midweek win over Tulane and the absolutely insane scenarios the Tigers may need to sneak into a regional. Plus, we discuss LSU softball as they prepare to face Georgia Bulldogs softball in the SEC Softball Tournament.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking Saints with Nick Underhill, including discussions on Alvin Kamara and Cam Jordan. We continue the Saints conversation before going around the room and each naming an under-the-radar player to watch for LSU football this season. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we continue the conversation around the basketball transfer portal and recruiting before diving into OTB Mailbag. We answer questions about Jay Johnson, when the last time the crew got a physical was, and Alondra introduces the show to the concept of “hear me outs.”

In hour one of OTB Jake is back as we hear about his experience at the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame. We also question why Chris Marler posted about starting “Marler Monday” before getting into some men’s basketball talk and how LSU doesn’t have a starting five yet, along with a look at Will Wade’s recruiting timeline at NC State. We discuss two-way athletes as Lane Kiffin lands a tight end who also plays basketball, and somehow wrap it all up by talking about our favorite “white people sayings.”

In hour three of OTB Chris Marler joins the show as we talk LSU baseball sweeping South Carolina. We also do Weekend Winners, discuss the Kentucky Derby, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we kick things off talking about Buc-ee’s for some reason before switching gears to LSU softball and how dominant they’ve looked over the last few weeks, outside of the Mississippi State series. Will Helmers joins the show as we continue talking LSU baseball, and Tay Tay gives us some recruiting news for the Tigers.

In hour one of OTB the tripod is back together as we spend the opening segment recapping our weekend and roasting Chris Marler. We also talk LSU baseball sweeping South Carolina and what it means for the team moving forward.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off with Devin Snow to talk all things Talladega and the Kentucky Derby. Matt also teaches Alondra about betting on horses as the crew each picks a horse to bet on. We announce the winner of Jake’s raffle and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we talk LSU softball and how fun this team has been to watch after beating Auburn last night. We also get back into some Talladega talk before discussing the upcoming Kentucky Derby.

In hour one of OTB we kick things off talking about how Punxsutawney Phil may have actually been right. The conversation then goes all over the place as we debate bumper stickers, whether it’s easier to reverse into a parking spot or park normally, and hot coffee vs. cold coffee. We also address a weird comment Chris Marler made toward Alondra before eventually getting to some sports talk with LSU vs. South Carolina baseball.

In hour three of OTB we continue the conversation about John Harbaugh before Jake tests the group to see if they can name 3 of the 5 winningest head coaches in NFL history. Chef Michael Johnson joins the show for Munchies, and we once again debate Garth Brooks vs. George Strait.

In hour two of OTB we kick things off with maybe the most pointless conversation ever before paying respects to David Allan Coe, even though Jake and Alondra already thought he had passed away. We also talk about the NCAA potentially expanding the basketball tournament to 76 teams. Matt then starts a fire in the room by saying he thinks John Harbaugh is overrated.

In hour one of OTB we bounce around a bit as we talk about our favorite three-month stretches of the year, fountain drinks, and the debate between cans vs. bottles. We also get into a discussion about the best country artists of all time before eventually making our way to some sports talk with LSU football.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking sports cards before getting back into some Talladega stories. That conversation somehow turns into a discussion about Chili’s before we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we kick things off with Dr. Stephen Etheredge before diving into LSU spring football. We discuss how we’re feeling about the team coming out of camp and what we can realistically take away from spring practices.

In hour one of OTB we somehow start the show talking baseball before getting into a little NBA Playoffs discussion. We also talk about the next team that Hard Knocks is going to follow and revisit the front office version that followed the Giants a couple years ago.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off with Matt giving us a recap of his trip to Talladega before getting into some NASCAR talk in general. Nick Underhill also joins the show to give his thoughts on how the Saints did in the NFL Draft before we wrap things up with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we catch Matt up on everything that happened in the NFL Draft while he was busy at Talladega. We also talk about the Brendan Sorsby news, how LSU may have dodged a bullet, and compare the situation to Hunter Dekkers. Plus, we dive into a couple segments of OTB Mailbag.

In hour one of OTB the Wolfpack is back together. We talk about the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame, who is going into it, and what the requirements are to be inducted. We also get Matt’s thoughts on where Garrett Nussmeier was drafted, as the two share something in common as 7th-round quarterbacks.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off with Weekend Winners before continuing our NFL Draft discussion and looking at which LSU UDFAs we think could end up succeeding with their teams. We also talk a little NBA as Alondra gives a shoutout to Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we continue recapping how the Saints did in the NFL Draft and discuss the draft as a whole, including Garrett Nussmeier falling all the way to the 7th round. We also talk about Diego Pavia going undrafted before Will Helmers joins the show to discuss what he’s doing with Louisiana Loaded and LSU baseball.

In hour one of OTB we get Alondra’s recap of her trip to Starkville for the LSU vs. Mississippi State series. We also react to the Tigers getting swept once again and discuss just how brutal this season has been. Plus, we talk about how the Saints did in the NFL Draft.

In hour three of OTB we talk about Kalen DeBoer’s contract before Cate Hargett and her mom Jenni join us to discuss the swab event and why it’s so important not only for Cate but for others in need of bone marrow donors. We also debate Kevin Costner’s best movies before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we continue talking NFL Draft and visit with Ross Jackson for the latest on the Saints. We also discuss how much money Roger Goodell makes and how much Chris does not like him. Plus, we address the controversy of Chris eating crawfish with gloves.

In hour one of OTB Chris Marler fills in for Jake as we broadcast live from the Parade Grounds at LSU for the Team Cate swab event. We question Marler’s heart health, talk about the upcoming NFL Draft, and discuss who the Saints might pick at No. 8 while breaking down the draft as a whole.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off with the Dreams Come True Radiothon and shout out our listeners for helping us reach over $1,000 in donations. We also talk about the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini situation because we are not above a little gossip. Matt shares some thoughts on Garrett Nussmeier and the NFL Draft before we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we kick things off with Dr. Stephen Etheredge and discuss LSU gymnastics winning the national championship along with topics like hamate bone injuries and pitching injuries. LSU gymnastics head coach Jay Clark also joins the show to recap the season, reflect on this team, and talk about winning the national title.

In hour one of OTB we talk LSU baseball getting back in the win column with a win over UNO, which somehow leads us to learning the difference between a privateer and a pirate. We also further discuss Jay Johnson’s comments about mistakes he feels he made when constructing this team.

In hour three of OTB we talk Saints draft with Nick Underhill before going around the room and sharing who we think New Orleans will pick at No. 8 and No. 42 in the draft. We also break the news that Jake Brown is out for the season.

In hour two of OTB we kick things off discussing the news that Garrett Nussmeier has a cyst and how that could affect his NFL Draft stock, along with how teams around the league may view the situation. We also continue our Dreams Come True Radiothon during the hour.

In hour one of OTB we talk about the Weiner Dog Derby in Starkville as Hunt, Alondra, and Rivers get ready to be at the LSU vs. Mississippi State series. We also discuss the news that Cooper Moore is out for the remainder of the season and how unfortunate it is during an already difficult baseball season for LSU. Plus, we check the value of Alondra’s Wemby card.

In hour three of OTB we kick things off with Weekend Winners before somehow getting into an iPhone vs. Android debate. We also react to the news that Garrett Nussmeier had a cyst on his spinal cord and discuss what that could mean before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we kick things off talking NFL Draft after the Giants trade away Dexter Lawrence. Will Helmers joins the show as we continue breaking down LSU baseball and the season so far, including a deeper discussion about the Tigers’ pitching staff.

In hour one of OTB we discuss LSU baseball getting swept for the second weekend in a row, this time by Texas A&M, and the overall outlook of the team following Jay Johnson’s comments in the postgame press conference. On the other side, we highlight LSU softball as they continue trending upward after winning their third straight series and sweeping Ole Miss at home.

In hour three of OTB we continue talking NFL Draft before Devin Snow joins the show to recap the Hondo Rodeo and give his thoughts on who the Saints might draft. We also preview LSU baseball vs. Texas A&M before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB we bring back Dear DeLondra for one day only as Matt and Jake give advice on how to handle a youth baseball coach who is doing way too much. The conversation turns into a broader discussion about youth sports and how seriously they’re taken these days. We somehow end up talking about a ridiculous Carolina squatted truck before wrapping up with LSU gymnastics advancing to the finals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.