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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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46:39

Jake Talks with Kellen Moore + Munchies and Ask the...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/31

We play Jake’s interview with Kellen Moore and hear what the Saints OC had to say about his first training camp as a head coach. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, and we wrap up with Ask the Bench.

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46:59

Bobby Carpenter Talks Big Ten + JD Pickell Picks LSU...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/31

We kick off hour two with Bobby Carpenter to talk Ohio State and Big Ten football. Jake Haener took first-team snaps at Saints camp—how's the QB battle looking? Plus, JD Pickell tells us why he’s picking LSU to win the national championship.

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46:56

Jake Returns from Saints Camp, But Does Matt Even...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/31

Jake is back from Saints training camp—only to learn Matt thrived without him. We break down Jake’s takeaways from camp, his thoughts on the Saints roster, and dive into LSU camp updates as well.

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46:56

Dear Delondra Returns, LSU Camp Talk, Baseball Trivia...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/30

Hour Three kicks off with Dear Delondra—where we dive into ghosting, surprise fatherhood, and how to celebrate anniversaries. Matt drops a fun baseball trivia question, we talk more LSU training camp, and wrap things up with Ask the Bench!

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47:00

Matt Hosts Solo! Saints QB Battle, Coaching...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/30

In Hour Two, Jake heads out to Saints training camp, leaving Matt solo on the mic for the first time! We talk Spencer Rattler and the QB battle in New Orleans, why this coaching staff might be the right one for the job, plus a look at LSU's camp and the position groups we’re keeping a close eye on this preseason.

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46:52

Saints Camp Updates, Flynn & Hester Training Camp...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/30

In Hour One, we dive into the latest from Saints training camp, Matt and Jake share some old camp stories from their playing days, and we officially launch our OTB Top 25 — with Taylor revealing who he’s putting at #25.

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46:56

Nick Underhill on Saints Camp & QB Battle, Sports...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/29

Hour Three kicks off with Nick Underhill giving us the latest from Saints training camp, including an update on the quarterback battle. We dive into the Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz controversy and the wild world of betting against yourself. We wrap up with Ask the Bench!

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47:00

Autograph Hounds + 2015 Royals(?) + LSU Training Camp...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/29

In Hour Two we discuss autograph hounds and, for some reason, the 2015 Royals. We also dive into LSU training camp updates and are joined by former Tiger Russell Shepard!

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46:52

OTB Mailbag + Football Alliances + Saints Camp Talk

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/29

We open Hour One diving into where our football loyalties lie, and begin breaking down the early storylines from Saints training camp. We also do OTB mailbag

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41:28

Baseball HOF Inductees + Saints & LSU Camp Updates

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/28

We keep the Weekend Winners rolling in Hour Three by discussing the Baseball Hall of Fame inductees. Devin Snow joins the show to talk Saints training camp, and we close the hour with some LSU camp talk as football season nears.

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47:09

Taylor’s Top 5 Weekend Moments + NFL Storylines +...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/28

We kick off Hour Two with Taylor’s Top 5 moments from the weekend. Then we go around the room to share our most intriguing NFL storylines heading into the season—outside of the Saints. We wrap the hour with Weekend Winners!

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46:58

Saints QB Battle Heats Up + Bennie Logan Talks LSU’s...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/28

We open Hour One with a deep dive into Saints training camp and how the quarterback competition is shaping up early on. Bennie Logan joins the show to share his thoughts on LSU’s defensive front, what he’s seeing from the tackle position, and how the Tigers can take a step forward this season.

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47:39

More Saints Camp Talk, Trading Cards & Vibes

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/25

Hour Three rolls on with more takeaways from Saints training camp. We dive into the world of trading cards, spin some good tunes, and wrap up the show with a lively edition of Ask the Bench.

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47:37

Saints Training Camp Heats Up + Noah Fant Visits

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/25

In Hour Two, we break down the latest from Saints training camp, including the surprise visit from free agent tight end Noah Fant. Could he be a fit in the Saints' offense? We explore the possibilities and what it means for the TE room.

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47:32

Where's Tay Tay? Brian Kelly Sparks LSU–Clemson Tension

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/25

We kick off Hour One trying to figure out where Tay Tay mysteriously disappeared to. Then, we dive into Brian Kelly’s recent comments at the Rotary Club and how they may have stirred up some early-season beef with Clemson. Football season energy is heating up.

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46:45

Soggy Sandwiches, Craig David Confusion & Big Deal or...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/24

Hour Three kicks off with Big Deal or No Big Deal before we dive into Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson — where we learn Alondra prefers her sandwiches soggy (yes, really). Jake tries once again to convince the room that Craig David is elite... and is met with more resistance. We wrap up with Ask the Bench.

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47:01

Saints Ranked Last in NFL Roster Rankings?! Debating...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/24

In Hour Two, we react to a national ranking that places the Saints dead last in NFL roster strength. The guys debate the validity of the list and which teams should be higher or lower. Plus, Matt Flynn falls for yet another fake tweet — and we have some fun with it.

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46:57

LSU's 2025 Swing Game Debate, Toughest 3-Game Stretch

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/24

We kick off Hour One debating what LSU’s true “swing game” is in 2025 after one article pointed to the season opener vs. Clemson. We also break down the Tigers’ toughest three-game stretch of the year.

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46:55

Jacob Hester Retires, Dear Delondra Returns, Scottie...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/23

In Hour Three, we bring back Dear Delondra, Jacob Hester makes his official NFL retirement announcement, and we react to the massive earnings of Scottie Scheffler’s caddy. We wrap it all up with Ask the Bench.

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46:49

Matt Flynn Officially Retires, Richard Dickson Talks...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/23

Hour Two kicks off with a surprise as Matt Flynn makes his official NFL retirement announcement. Richard Dickson joins the show to talk all things tight ends and preview what to expect from LSU in the 2025 season.

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