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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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54:18

John Nabors on Arkansas Football, Gary Stokan Talks...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/17

Hour Two starts with John Nabors breaking down Arkansas football’s outlook and reliving the Hogs’ cursed baseball season. Then Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joins the show to discuss the Peach Bowl’s legacy and LSU’s past appearances in Atlanta.

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47:07

Final Day of SEC Media Days: Best Performances,...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/17

On the final day of SEC Media Days, we recap the hits and misses from each school and debate which programs made the strongest impression this week. Plus, we look ahead to the final slate of interviews and storylines in Atlanta.

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47:15

Greg Sankey Joins, Billy Liucci on Aggie Football &...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/16

Hour Three kicks off with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Then Billy Liucci joins us to talk Texas A&M football and expectations for the Aggies this season. We close things out with Ask the Bench.

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46:46

SEC Media Days: Georgia’s Dominance, Shane Beamer’s...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/16

In Hour Two from SEC Media Days, we discuss Kirby Smart’s continued dominance at Georgia and Shane Beamer’s trajectory at South Carolina. Plus, Cole Cubelic joins us to break down Alabama’s

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46:45

Live from SEC Media Days: Blake Shapen, Jeff Lebby &...

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2025/07/16

We’re live from SEC Media Days! Hour One kicks off with Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen, followed by head coach Jeff Lebby as we dive into the direction of the Bulldogs’ program heading into 2025.

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46:52

Jamaal Charles vs. Jake Beef, MLB All-Star Game, Zac...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/15

Hour Three gets personal with Jamaal Charles firing one-sided shots at Jake. We also recap the MLB All-Star Game and the draft, including LSU pitcher Zac Cowan going undrafted and officially returning to Baton Rouge.

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47:05

SEC Win Totals Breakdown: Over/Under Predictions for...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/15

In Hour Two, we run through the projected win totals for every SEC team and give our picks on whether they’ll hit the over or under. Who’s primed to surprise—and who’s in for a rough year?

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47:04

SEC Media Days Day One Recap: Who Stood Out & What to...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/15

Hour One recaps a busy Day One at SEC Media Days, breaking down all the teams, coaches, and players who took the podium. We discuss who stood out, key storylines that emerged, and what we’re looking forward to as the week continues.

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46:49

Senior Bowl Director Drew Fabianich Joins the Show,...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/14

Hour Three features a conversation with the new director of the Panini Senior Bowl as we discuss what’s ahead for the premier college showcase. Plus, we look ahead to storylines, players, and teams to watch for the 2025 college football season.

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47:03

SEC Media Days: Garrett Nussmeier Joins the Show

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/14

We’re still live from SEC Media Days in Atlanta! As Greg Sankey speaks in the background, we catch up with LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to talk about his offseason, expectations for 2025, and more from the heart of college football.

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47:09

Live from SEC Media Days! Vibes from Atlanta, CFB...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/14

Hour One kicks off live from SEC Media Days in Atlanta! We talk about the vibe around the event, visiting the College Football Hall of Fame, and the excitement building for the upcoming football season. Plus, we break down which teams could be dark horses in the SEC this year.

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46:51

Saints Mount Rushmore: Best & Worst Players, Plus Ask...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/11

Hour Three gets spicy as we build both the best and worst Mount Rushmore of all-time Saints players. Who makes the cut—and who absolutely shouldn’t have? We wrap things up, as always, with Ask the Bench.

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47:01

Recruiting Talk with Zack Nagy, Tyrann Mathieu &...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/11

Hour Two kicks off with more recruiting insight from Zack Nagy as we continue tracking LSU’s summer momentum. We also talk weekend plans and how we’re prepping for the fast-approaching football season. Plus, we listen to Tyrann Mathieu and Foster Moreau’s takes on their LSU Mount Rushmore.

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46:59

LSU Lands 4-Star Lamar Brown, Defensive Impact &...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/11

Hour One focuses on LSU’s big recruiting win as the Tigers land 4-star defensive standout Lamar Brown. We break down what his commitment means for the future of the defense and dive into the latest trends and targets on LSU’s recruiting trail.

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46:45

Tour de France Update, Munchies with Chef Johnson, DJ...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/10

Hour Three rolls on with the latest from the Tour de France, a fresh round of Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson, and reaction to the surprising news that former LSU star DJ LeMahieu has been designated for assignment.

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47:15

Reacting to the Saints’ New Helmets, Favorite NFL...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/10

Hour Two starts with our first impressions of the Saints’ brand-new helmets and whether they’re a hit or miss. Then we dive into a nostalgic and heated debate about our favorite NFL uniforms of all time—classics, alternates, and everything in between.

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47:00

Teams Banned from the MyHy List, Revisiting Deshaun...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/10

Hour One kicks off with a debate over which teams are officially banned from the MyHy List. We revisit Deshaun Foster’s media day's press conference from last year, then wrap with some thoughts and hype around College Football 26.

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46:56

NFL Skill Group Rankings for 2025, Tay Tay’s NFL...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/09

Hour Three opens with another edition of Dear Delondra, then we dive into the NFL’s rankings of wide receiver, tight end, and running back groups for the 2025 season. Tay Tay brings us his NFL Story of the Day Day, and we wrap things up with Ask the Bench.

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47:30

Tour de France Update, Viral Golf Fight Breakdown,...

Off The Bench ·

2025/07/09

Hour Two rolls on with the latest from the Tour de France before we dive into the now-viral golf course fight video—yes, we break it down like it’s game film. Then we bring the fun with a fresh round of Would You Rather Wednesday.

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46:51

Is Tiger Woods the GOAT Athlete? Heated Debate + SEC...

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2025/07/09

Hour One starts off fiery with a spirited debate over whether Tiger Woods is the greatest athlete of all time—and whether golfers qualify as elite athletes at all. We also break down the list of players headed to SEC Media Days and what it tells us about each program heading into 2025.

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