Off The Bench

In hour three we take a look at Matt’s NFL quarterback power rankings before getting back into LSU vs. Ole Miss following Princewill Umanmielen getting served papers in the parking lot outside LSU’s football facility. We also take a look around this week’s college football slate before wrapping up with Ask the Bench.

Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us to kick off hour two before we turn our attention to Saints vs. Ravens. Then, news breaks during the show that LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served papers outside of LSU’s football facility, and we react to the latest development.

In hour one we kick things off exactly how you’d expect: talking Jason’s Deli, Shoney’s and the guy who spent 37 days in the Amazon and is now preparing to kayak the Congo Basin. Because… OTB. Eventually, we get to actual sports and discuss the LSU vs. Ole Miss spread moving in the Tigers’ favor. We also explain why our LSU film review may be on pause and, somehow, end up talking about silent discos.

In hour three Nick Underhill joins us to talk Saints and break down the latest surrounding the team. Then Matt finds himself coming to the defense of Winnie Watkins before we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we continue the conversation about signal calling and stealing before turning our attention back to LSU vs. Ole Miss. We break down the matchup between LSU’s defense and the Ole Miss offense and what could decide that side of the ball. We wrap up the hour by getting to your questions in OTB Mailbag.

The gang is finally all back together! In hour one we start looking ahead to LSU vs. Ole Miss and preview the Tigers’ big matchup in Oxford. We also dive into signal calling, how teams communicate from the sideline and, of course, the art of stealing signals in college football.

In hour three we recap some of the biggest storylines from Week 1 in the NFL before looking ahead to LSU vs. Ole Miss and breaking down the matchup in Oxford. We also discuss the awful call that went against the Saints in their loss to Detroit before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we take a look around college football and break down how the rest of the Top 25 shook out over the weekend. We hand out our Weekend Winners and Losers before turning our attention to LSU’s trip to Oxford and starting to look ahead to the Tigers’ matchup with Ole Miss.

In hour one we recap LSU’s win over Louisiana Tech and break down what we liked—and what left us wanting more—from the Tigers’ performance. We also turn to the NFL and react to the Saints’ road loss to the Lions, sharing our biggest takeaways from Week 1.

In hour three it’s time for our usual Football Friday fun! We play What’s the Ticket, give out this week’s Pontoon Parlay picks and make our final predictions for the weekend before wrapping up the show.

In hour two we take a look at some of the biggest Top 25 matchups on the Week 2 slate. Richard Dickson joins the show to look back at LSU’s dominant win over Clemson, give us his takeaways from the Tigers’ performance and look ahead to LSU vs. Louisiana Tech.

It’s Football Friday live from Rouses! In hour one the guys break down Rams vs. 49ers from Thursday night before turning their attention to the weekend. We preview LSU vs. Louisiana Tech and discuss what we want to see from the Tigers, plus get ready for the Saints as they take on the Lions.

In hour three we talk a little local high school and middle school football before looking ahead to Rams vs. 49ers as the NFL heads Down Under. Trey Ledbetter from Pro Dreams joins us to talk sports memorabilia, then we get into some EPL talk before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we kick things off with some fantasy football before discussing Tua Tagovailoa and his fresh start in Atlanta. We turn our attention to Saints vs. Lions and what we’re watching for in the season opener, then Ronnie Rantz joins us to talk Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

In hour one we react to the Seahawks’ win over the Patriots to kick off the NFL season, including a rough fourth quarter for Drake Maye—baby, what is you doin?! We also tell you about our brand-new film channel, where we’ll be breaking down LSU film all season long and taking a closer look at what the Tigers are putting on tape each week.

In hour three we turn our attention to the NFL as the 2026 season officially kicks off tonight with a Super Bowl rematch between the Patriots and Seahawks. We talk about the matchup and the start of a brand-new NFL season before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we continue the LSU vs. SEC conversation before Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins the show. We discuss everything surrounding the program right now and why we believe all of the outside noise is actually galvanizing this LSU team rather than becoming a distraction.

In hour one we dive into the escalating battle between LSU and the SEC as conference presidents and chancellors prepare to vote tomorrow on whether to expel LSU from the league. We break down how things reached this point, what the SEC is arguing and just how real the possibility is that LSU could actually be removed from the conference.

In hour three, Nick Underhill joins us to talk Saints as they prepare for the start of the regular season. We keep the NFL conversation going with the season officially kicking off tomorrow in a Super Bowl rematch. We also break down LSU’s wide receivers and what we saw from them in the opener before wrapping up with Lane Kiffin’s leaked speech.

In hour two we discuss the public perception surrounding Lane Kiffin and whether we think it matches the reality of who he is. We start looking ahead to LSU vs. Louisiana Tech before Stanford Steve joins us to recap the weekend and give his thoughts on LSU. Then, naturally, we wrap up the hour talking about Marcus Freeman’s hairline.

In hour one we recap SMU vs. FSU and celebrate the Pontoon Parlay officially hitting! We also dive into TJ Dottery’s performance and just how good he has been for LSU before continuing to break down the Tigers’ win over Clemson and what stood out from Saturday night.

In hour three we continue breaking down LSU’s dominant win over Clemson and share more of our takeaways from Saturday night. We also get into Lane Kiffin’s ever-growing entourage before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two, you might want to switch over to YouTube as we break down some film from LSU’s win over Clemson and take a closer look at what stood out on Saturday night. We also run through the Top 25 scores from a wild Week 1 and check in on how our Pontoon Parlay is looking after the weekend.

In hour one we obviously spend the morning breaking down LSU’s ass whooping of Clemson. We dive into what impressed us most, the biggest takeaways from the Tigers’ performance and what the dominant win tells us about this LSU team moving forward.

In hour three we talk some more LSU vs. Clemson as kickoff gets closer before getting into our Football Friday fun. We give out our picks for the Pontoon Parlay, play What’s the Ticket and make our final score predictions for LSU vs. Clemson before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we continue trying to make sense of the court BS surrounding college football eligibility and what it could mean moving forward. We also turn our attention to the actual games, taking a look around the rest of the SEC slate this weekend and some of the biggest matchups involving teams in the Top 25.

In hour one, it’s Football Friday live from Rouses as we get you ready for LSU vs. Clemson and continue breaking down the Tigers’ season opener. We also dive into yesterday’s injunction granted to the players suing for another year of eligibility and hear from Pete Thamel as he breaks down the court battle and what the ruling could mean moving forward.

In hour three we make our picks for who will win each Power Four conference and predict who will take home the Heisman Trophy this season. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies before we squeeze in a couple more bold predictions and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we start sprinkling in some of our bold predictions for the upcoming season and put a few of our hottest takes on the record. We also hit Stoppage Time presented by Pelican to Mars, talking some EPL soccer and looking ahead to the action across the Premier League.

In hour one, the excitement is building as LSU’s campus starts to look and feel like it’s ready for game day. We dive into the players we’ll be watching most closely against Clemson and continue getting you ready for the Tigers’ season opener as kickoff gets closer.

https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/pages/offthebench?linkId=Off+the+Bench+Podcast_Off+the+Bench+Podcast_Podcast&affluencerId=Off+the+Bench+Podcast In hour three we look back at some of the tricks the Patriots used to play on opposing kickers with the stadium video board. We also discuss which other SEC programs could add players who participated in NFL training camps, continue breaking down LSU-Clemson and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

Wednesday's Show brought to you by Poncho: https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/pages/offthebench?linkId=Off+the+Bench+Podcast_Off+the+Bench+Podcast_Podcast&affluencerId=Off+the+Bench+PodcastIn hour two, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us to explain how he and his department prepare the team during game week and everything that goes into getting LSU ready for Clemson. We also talk about Tyler Shough getting some MVP betting action before Will Helmers joins the show to talk Louisiana Loaded and the coach’s show.

Wednesday's Show brought to you by Poncho: https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/pages/offthebench?linkId=Off+the+Bench+Podcast_Off+the+Bench+Podcast_Podcast&affluencerId=Off+the+Bench+PodcastIn hour one, we start with a quick programming note: the first segment has been removed due to audio issues. From there, we dive into LSU vs. Clemson, breaking down the matchup and what we’re watching for as the Tigers get ready to open the season. We also turn our attention to the high school level and talk some Louisiana prep football as the season gets underway.

In hour three, Nick Underhill joins the show to break down the latest with the Saints as the regular season approaches. We also get to your questions in OTB Mailbag before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we give our picks for the LSU defenders we think are poised for breakout seasons. We also take a look at the Week 1 college football slate and the matchups we’re most interested in before Flynn somehow finds his way back to one of his favorite topics: just how many coaches and analysts LSU has on staff.

In hour one we dive into the ongoing game of chicken between LSU and the SEC, including the possibility of the conference taking the drastic step of dropping LSU as a member. We also remember LSU legend Jerry Stovall following his passing and reflect on his impact on the Tigers. Then we turn our attention to the actual football as game week rolls on, breaking down LSU vs. Clemson and what we’re watching for in the season opener.

In hour three we dive into LSU’s depth chart and break down the position groups we’ll be watching most closely as the Tigers prepare for Clemson. Along the way, we finally find out what “bell cow” actually means before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we take a look at our sunken Pontoon Parlay and recap the Week Zero action from over the weekend. We also talk Scottie Scheffler before turning our attention back to LSU-Clemson as we continue breaking down the Tigers’ season-opening matchup.

In hour one, GAME WEEK is finally here! After recapping our weekends, we dive into the Saints’ 53-man roster following final cuts and react to some of the biggest decisions. Then we officially turn our attention to LSU-Clemson, discussing LSU’s mock game over the weekend as the Tigers begin preparations for the season opener.

In hour three, Devin Snow sticks around as we somehow get into conversations about cologne and planes before eventually making our way back to sports. We talk Saints and LSU, preview some of the EPL action coming up this weekend and wrap up the show with a Pontoon Parlay.

In hour two, Ross Dellenger joins the show to help us make sense of all the legal battles and eligibility issues currently reshaping college football. Then Devin Snow comes in and sticks around for the rest of the show as we talk some sports, some not-sports and pretty much everything in between.

In hour one we finally have actual college football games to talk about! We recap the action from Thursday night, including Louisiana Christian taking down Northwestern State. We also hit some NFL preseason storylines before wrapping up the hour by ripping some cards.

In hour three we debate Matt’s question: who is more likely to go back-to-back, Indiana or the Seahawks? We also look around the NFL and pick which team that finished last in its division a year ago has the best chance to win the division this season. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies before we wrap up with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we break down the Saints’ kicker situation, which turns into a deeper conversation about the importance of specialists across the NFL. We react to Kayshon Boutte being traded to the Texans before Tay Tay completely derails the show by revealing his questionable cologne routine. We wrap up the hour looking at the Top 100 players in college football and where LSU’s stars land on the list.

In hour one we kick things off talking high school pep rallies and jamborees before somehow ending up in a conversation about musical instruments. Eventually, we get to actual sports and break down LSU’s running back room and what we expect the Tigers’ rushing attack to look like this season. We also react to Trey’Dez Green and Whit Weeks being selected to wear the No. 7.

In hour three we look back at LSU’s terrible offense from last season and discuss what needs to change this year. We also revisit our bold predictions from a year ago to see just how right—or horribly wrong—we were. We talk some Card Con before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two, Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins the show before some LSU breaking news hits live on air. The Tigers officially announce who will wear the prestigious No. 18 this season, and we react to the selection and what it means to carry on one of LSU football’s biggest traditions.

In hour one we get Jake's perspective on LSU practice and how the Tigers' operation compares to the NFL training camps he just visited. We also discuss the SEC's response to Lane Kiffin and LSU with new rules aimed at the recent eligibility situation—and debate whether those rules will actually hold up.

In hour three, Nick Underhill joins us to talk Saints and the latest surrounding the team. We then get some breaking news during the show as LSU basketball adds another Israeli player to the roster. We react to the newest Tiger before wrapping up the show with another edition of Ask the Bench.

In hour two we kick things off with LSU basketball as RJ Luis is granted an injunction allowing him to play this season. We get to OTB Mailbag before diving into quarterback cadences, then discuss the Big Ten preparing to make moves in response to NFL players returning to the college level.