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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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63:58

LSU Football’s Offseason Prep, What’s Different This...

Off The Bench ·

2025/06/27

Hour One opens with a deep dive into LSU’s offseason preparation—what the team is focused on right now, how this year’s approach is different, and a look ahead at key matchups on the 2025 schedule.

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46:54

Saints QB Battle, Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson

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2025/06/26

Hour Three dives into the latest on the Saints’ quarterback battle and who might have the edge heading into camp. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, answering all your food questions. We debut a trial run of “Dear Alondra,” and wrap things up—well, kind of—with a loose edition of Ask the Bench.

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47:02

EJ Manuel Talks Cade Klubnik & CFB QBs, Big Deal or...

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2025/06/26

Hour Two kicks off with former FSU and NFL QB EJ Manuel as we dive into Cade Klubnik’s development and take a broader look at quarterbacks across college football. Then it’s time for another edition of Big Deal or No Big Deal, where we break down the week’s biggest headlines.

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46:57

LSU’s Championship Celebration, Ben McDonald Recaps...

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2025/06/26

Hour One opens with a recap of LSU’s championship celebration and everything that went down last night. LSU legend Ben McDonald joins us to put a bow on an incredible baseball season, and we wrap the hour with some early thoughts on the upcoming NBA Draft.

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46:56

Josh Pate Talks SEC Football, Caitlin Clark’s WNBA...

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2025/06/25

Hour Three kicks off with Josh Pate joining us to dive into how college football teams are ranked and whether the current system needs tweaking. Matt shares his thoughts on Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA, and we look for fair comps as her pro career takes shape.

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47:05

Bobby Carpenter Talks College Football, Would You...

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2025/06/25

Hour Two starts with former Ohio State linebacker and CFB analyst Bobby Carpenter joining the show to break down the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 season. Then we lighten things up with another round of Would You Rather Wednesday.

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46:44

LSU’s Celebration Plans, Alondra’s Omaha Trip Recap,...

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2025/06/25

Hour One kicks off with Alondra recapping her trip to Omaha for the College World Series. We break down LSU’s celebration plans for tonight and reflect on our favorite moments from the 2025 baseball season.

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46:08

Nick Underhill, Film Breakdown With Matt Flynn

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2025/06/24

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47:05

OTB Mailbag, Garrett Nussmeier vs Cade Klubnik Top QB...

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2025/06/24

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47:11

Taylor Sharp's Family Dilemma, LSU Baseball Who Stays...

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2025/06/24

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47:28

Todd Walker Recaps The 2025 CWS, Hold The Mayo

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2025/06/23

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47:23

Chris Blair Talks LSU Winning Its 8th Championship,...

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2025/06/23

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47:33

LSU Wins The 2025 CWS And 8th National Title

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2025/06/23

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46:37

Ross Jackson Talks Saints Training Camp Battles, NFL...

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2025/06/20

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47:04

Old NFL Stories, Anthony Ranaudo Joins To Chat LSU vs...

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2025/06/20

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48:00

Matt Flynn Celebrates His 40th Birthday, Mikie...

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2025/06/20

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46:58

Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson, Best Road Trip...

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2025/06/19

Hour Three kicks off with Munchies as Chef Michael Johnson joins us to answer your food questions. We dive into the best road trip snacks as Alondra and Rivers get ready to hit the road to Omaha. Then we wrap things up with a fun round of Ask the Bench.

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46:54

Jay Johnson Recaps LSU’s Win

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2025/06/19

Hour Two features LSU head coach Jay Johnson joining us to recap last night’s thrilling victory over Arkansas and what it means heading into the CWS finals. We continue our deep dive into the College World Series, with both LSU and Coastal Carolina staying undefeated so far in Omaha.

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47:02

LSU Beats Arkansas to Reach CWS Finals, Favorite...

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2025/06/19

Hour One opens with a full recap of LSU’s thrilling win over Arkansas to punch their ticket to the College World Series finals. We share our favorite moments from the game and what stood out most. Plus, we dive into some Coastal Carolina talk as the tournament rolls on.

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46:06

Ben McDonald on CWS Breakdown, More Omaha Talk, OTB...

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2025/06/18

Hour Three keeps the College World Series talk rolling with LSU legend Ben McDonald joining the show to share his insights on the tournament. We continue breaking down the matchups and momentum in Omaha, and Matt Flynn adds some fun by opening a fresh pack of cards live on air.

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