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Off The Bench

Jacob Hester & Matt Flynn

Off The Bench is a radio show on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge hosted by former LSU players Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn.

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00:46:57

Trey Palmer Signs with the Saints & Bold Season...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/28

We reveal #3 in the OTB Top 25. Trey Palmer comes home as the Saints sign the Louisiana native, and we debate whether Rashid Shaheed should be on kickoff return duty. Plus, the crew dishes out bold predictions for both the NFL and CFB seasons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:47:01

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Engagement, Saints QB1 &...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/27

We start off hour one with the biggest news in sports — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged, and our Taylor absolutely rages about it. We also react to Spencer Rattler being named QB1 (at least for week one…), and break down what LSU needs to do to take down Clemson on Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:56

Dear Delondra, LSU NFL Tigers, & Clemson Film Breakdown

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/27

We kick things off with Dear Delondra as she hypes you up for LSU vs. Clemson. We run through the list of former LSU Tigers who made NFL rosters this season. Then, we dive into a little film study — breaking down Clemson’s matchup with South Carolina and what LSU needs to do to contain Cade Klubnik on Saturday. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:47:00

OTB Top 25 Reveal, Saints Injuries & Would You Rather

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/27

In hour two we reveal pick #4 in the OTB Top 25! Dr. Stephen Etheridge joins us as we talk Saints injuries and get a deep dive into sports medicine. We also have some fun with Would You Rather! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:47:26

Saints Roster Cuts + LSU vs. Clemson Preview

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/26

In hour one we update you on the roster cuts the Saints have already made. Then we preview LSU vs. Clemson and talk about what we’ll be keeping an eye on from the Tigers — including the O-line play, how the DBs handle Clemson’s receivers, and which young players could step up in a big spot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:58

Saints Cut Isaiah Foskey, LSU vs. Clemson Betting...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/26

We kick off hour three with Nick Underhill as breaking news drops — the Saints have cut Isaiah Foskey and Treyton Welch. We then take a look at the betting lines for LSU vs. Clemson and give our official score predictions. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:56

OTB Top 25, Mailbag, & FOX vs. YouTube TV

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/26

In hour two we reveal #5 in the OTB Top 25! We open up the OTB Mailbag, dive into FOX’s dispute with YouTube TV and why they need to reach an agreement before this weekend. Plus, we continue our Saints roster discussion — breaking down the cuts already made and who else could be on the way out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:47:39

From No. 18 to Death Valley: Saints Talk & Weekend...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/25

It’s a packed house this week as Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are joined by Devin Snow (aka Hold The Mayo) to break down a loaded football weekend. The squad dives into the Saints' latest developments, previews the massive LSU-Clemson showdown, and delivers their “Weekend Winners” across the sports world. Plus, former LSU quarterback Matt Mauck joins the show to share his perspective on awarding the No. 18 jersey to Garrett Nussmeier—what the moment meant and why Nuss was the right choice. From Tiger

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00:47:36

Week Zero Shockers & Saints Questions: QB Battles and...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/25

Week Zero delivered some early fireworks, and Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are here to break it all down—starting with Iowa State’s surprising upset over Kansas State. The guys react to the top storylines from the opening weekend of college football and what they mean moving forward. Then, it’s time to shift gears to the Saints, as the preseason comes to a close. Where does the quarterback competition stand? Can the offensive line find its footing before Week 1? Hester and Flynn give their takes on

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00:47:45

Earning 18: Nussmeier’s Honor & LSU’s Road Test at...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/25

Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn react to LSU naming quarterback Garrett Nussmeier as the recipient of the coveted No. 18 jersey for the 2025 season—a symbol of leadership, toughness, and selflessness in Tiger tradition. The guys break down what the honor means, why Nuss fits the mold, and share their own experiences with the legacy of 18. Then, they turn their attention to LSU’s season opener on the road at Clemson. From crowd noise and hostile environments to what it takes to win a big one early,

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00:46:56

LSU’s Permanent SEC Opponents + OTB Top 25 No. 7

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/22

In hour two we lay out the official OTB stance on which three “permanent” SEC opponents LSU should face every season. Plus, we reveal our No. 7 team in the OTB Top 25! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:52

New SEC Schedule + Saints QB1 Uncertainty

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/22

We kick things off breaking down the brand new SEC football schedule and what it means for LSU and the rest of the conference. Plus, the Saints are heading into their final preseason game still without a clear QB1 — we discuss what that says about Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough, and the offense moving forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:47

SEC Schedule Debate, Herb Vincent Joins + Pontoon Parlay

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/22

In hour three we keep the SEC schedule talk rolling and give the official OTB stance. Herb Vincent stops by to give us more insight, and we fire off our very first Pontoon Parlay of the season!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:52

Big Deal or No Big Deal & Munchies

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/21

In hour three we kick things off with Big Deal or No Big Deal. Chef Michael Johnson stops by for another round of Munchies. We dive into Matt’s musical career, and as always, we wrap up with Ask the Bench. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:57

OTB Top 25

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/21

In hour two we reveal the No. 8 team in the OTB Top 25! We also continue the conversation on LSU’s most indispensable players and break down why Harold Perkins stands out as one of the biggest difference-makers on this roster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:59

LSU’s Indispensable Players

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/21

In hour one we break down the five indispensable players for LSU this season, with Jake making the case for why Harold Perkins has to be on that list. We also talk about why having 10+ first-round draft picks isn’t the only measure of whether a team will be great. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:50

Would You Rather + Dear Delondra + Flynn’s Retirement...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/20

We kick off hour three with Would You Rather, then it’s time for Dear Delondra. Matt shares his retirement story, and we wrap up by opening up some graded cards! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:52

OTB Top 25 #9 Reveal + Saints Injury Talk with Dr....

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/20

In hour two we reveal who comes in next on the OTB Top 25! Dr. Stephen Ethridge joins the show to break down the latest Saints injuries and give us some insight into “turf toe” and how it impacts players. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:57

LSU Tigers on Coaches All-SEC Teams + Practice Report

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/20

In hour one we break down the Coaches All-SEC Teams and which Tigers earned the honor. We also dive into an LSU practice report with updates from fall camp. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:56

Nick Underhill on Saints QB1 (Kind Of), Auburn’s...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/19

In hour three we are joined by Nick Underhill, who may or may not tell us who the Saints QB1 is. We also talk about Auburn claiming Mickey Mouse championships today and wrap up with a debate on the worst nicknames to call someone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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