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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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00:47:36

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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00:46:52

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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00:46:56

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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00:46:57

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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00:46:52

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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00:46:50

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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00:46:57

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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00:46:52

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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00:46:58

OTB Top 25, CFP Expansion, and Underrated LSU Moments

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/19

In hour two we give the 11th and 10th ranked teams in the OTB Top 25! We also do OTB Mailbag, dive back into the College Football Playoff expansion debate, and share our most underrated LSU sports moments from the last 10 years. 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

Preseason Football, LSU Practice Updates, and Matt’s...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/19

In hour one we talk some preseason football! Tay Tay gives us an update on LSU’s rotation changes along the offensive line and defensive backs. Plus, Matt goes off again with another rant about the star position. 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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00:46:59

#12 in the OTB Top 25, LSU’s Run Game, and SEC Power...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/18

In hour two we reveal #12 in the OTB Top 25! We dive deep into LSU’s running game and what it could look like this season. We also break down the SEC power rankings and debate which team will ultimately finish at the bottom of the conference. 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

Weekend Winners, Saints Talk with Devin Snow, and AP...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/18

In hour three we kick things off with Weekend Winners! Devin Snow joins us to break down Saints vs. Jags. We also take a look at the AP’s all-time All-American team and make the case for why Cam Newton deserves a spot on that list. 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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00:47:03

Saints, Jags End Preseason Clash in a Draw

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/18

We recap the Saints vs. Jags preseason game and break down the tight QB battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, plus other standouts from the draw. We also talk a little LSU football after Saturday’s closed scrimmage, and we talk some fun on pickleball and runner’s highs. 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

OTB Top 25 Pick #13 & LSU’s Key Position Group

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/15

We give pick #13 in the OTB preseason Top 25 and debate which LSU position group needs to step up most before the season kicks off. Plus, Bobby Carpenter joins the show to talk college football storylines heading into 2025. 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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00:46:49

#18 Talk & Whit Weeks Impact

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/15

We kick off the show fired up for football season! The crew debates who should be named LSU’s next #18 and what that honor means for the program. We take a closer look at linebacker Whit Weeks—how his skill set, leadership, and on-field energy could make him one of the Tigers’ most important players this year. We also talk about how the linebacker room is shaping up, the intangibles Weeks brings to the defense, and what his role could mean for LSU’s chances to make a run this season. See Privacy

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00:46:50

Ross Jackson on Saints-Rams Practice, Hester/Flynn...

Off The Bench ·

2025/08/15

Ross Jackson joins us to kick things off with his report from Saints and Rams joint practice. Chris with 4C Custom Cards comes in with a Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn joint card! We give our NFL and CFB bold predictions for 2025 and 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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