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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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00:46:33

Hour One | Scott Woodward Fired, LSU’s Future &...

Off The Bench ·

2025/10/31

In hour one of OTB, we react to the news of Scott Woodward’s firing and discuss what it means for LSU moving forward. We talk about where the program goes from here, how it impacts the ongoing head coaching search, and mix in a little Halloween chatter to lighten the mood. 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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00:45:57

Hour Three | Richard Dickson on LSU’s Future, Pontoon...

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2025/10/31

In hour three of OTB, former LSU tight end Richard Dickson joins Jake and Matt to weigh in on the current debacle surrounding the LSU football program and share his thoughts on who should be the next head coach. We wrap up the week with our Pontoon Parlay, NFL picks, and some final thoughts heading into the weekend.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

Hour Two | Verge Ausberry Press Conference &...

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2025/10/31

In hour two of OTB, we carry the full press conference with interim athletic director Verge Ausberry and LSU board members as they address the state of the program. Matt and Jake react to everything said and give their honest thoughts on the situation. We also reflect on Scott Woodward’s tenure and the impact he had on LSU athletics during his time in Baton Rouge. 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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00:47:35

Hour Two | Halloween Talk, LSU Team Temp Check &...

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2025/10/31

In hour two of OTB, we keep the Halloween vibes rolling! Jake and Matt join the show fresh off a morning with the LSU football team to give us a temperature check on the locker room. We also continue the conversation on the Tigers’ head coaching search and who’s emerging as real contenders for the job. 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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00:46:32

Hour One | Alondra & Tay Tay Take Over, Coaching...

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2025/10/30

In hour one of OTB, it’s the Alondra and Tay Tay hour! The duo dives into Jeff Landry’s comments on LSU’s head coaching search and discusses top candidates like Lane Kiffin. Plus, the crew shows off their Halloween costumes and debates the best looks of the day! 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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00:47:34

Hour Three | Governor’s Comments, CFB Weekend Slate &...

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2025/10/30

In hour three of OTB, Matt and Jake react to the governor’s comments about LSU’s coaching search. We take a look at this weekend’s college football slate and the biggest matchups to watch. Plus — the moment you’ve been waiting for — we finally find out who Matt is dressed as for Halloween! 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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00:45:45

Hour One | Frank Wilson Takes Over & LSU’s Mindset...

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2025/10/29

In hour one of OTB, we discuss Frank Wilson stepping in as interim head coach and the impact he’s had on the LSU program — not just this year, but throughout his tenure. We dive into the team’s mentality for the rest of the season and where things stand in the ongoing head coaching search. 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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00:46:40

Hour Three | QB Power Rankings, Devin Snow Joins &...

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2025/10/29

In hour three of OTB, Matt unveils his updated NFL quarterback power rankings. Devin Snow joins the show to react to LSU firing Brian Kelly, the Saints’ loss to the Bucs, and to share his thoughts on Spencer Rattler being benched. 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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00:44:47

Hour Two | Tyler Shough Gets the Nod, Injury Talk &...

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2025/10/29

In hour two of OTB, we discuss Tyler Shough getting the start for the Saints this weekend. Dr. Etheredge joins us for what might be his most gruesome segment yet, breaking down some of the nastiest injuries in sports. Chris Low stops by to talk about the ever-spinning college football coaching carousel and the latest names to watch. 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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00:45:52

Hour Three | Saints QB Change, LSU Coaching...

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2025/10/28

We kick off hour three of OTB with Nick Underhill to talk Saints and the decision to bench Spencer Rattler. We dive back into LSU head coaching speculation, Matt defends his vest-wearing era, and we wrap up discussing LSU’s bizarre coin toss losing streak. 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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00:46:01

Hour One | LSU vs. Texas A&M Fallout & Coaching Odds

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2025/10/28

In hour one of OTB, we finally dive into the actual LSU vs. Texas A&M game and break down how things got so out of hand in Baton Rouge. We take a look at the early odds and frontrunners for LSU’s next head coach, and we wrap up the hour with a little Pelicans talk. 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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00:45:58

Hour Two | LSU’s Missed Assignments & Earth’s “Second...

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2025/10/28

In hour two of OTB, we continue breaking down LSU’s missed assignments and how things spiraled so quickly against Texas A&M. We also take a quick detour into science class — apparently, Earth might have a second moon? 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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00:45:50

Hour Three | The State of LSU Football & Brian...

Off The Bench ·

2025/10/27

In hour three of OTB, we dive into the current state of LSU football and what’s next for the program. Another coach has fallen, so of course Matt delivers a heartfelt eulogy for Brian Kelly — no exceptions. We wrap up the show debating our top candidates to replace BK and what kind of coach LSU needs 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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00:46:00

Hour Two | More Fallout from Kelly’s Firing & Staff...

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2025/10/27

In hour two of OTB, we continue unpacking LSU’s decision to fire Brian Kelly and react to breaking news that Joe Sloan has also been let go. We discuss Alex Atkins taking over play-calling duties, what these staff moves mean for the Tigers moving forward, and how the program begins to reset. 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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00:45:56

Hour One | Brian Kelly Fired, Frank Wilson Steps In &...

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2025/10/27

In hour one of OTB, we dive into LSU’s decision to fire Brian Kelly and name Frank Wilson as the interim head coach. We break down what went wrong during the Kelly era, discuss how it all unraveled, and debate what it really means to be a true “fit” at LSU. 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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00:46:01

Hour One | Chargers Win, LSU O-Line Shuffle & Brian...

Off The Bench ·

2025/10/24

In hour one of OTB, we recap Thursday Night Football as Jake’s Chargers take down the Vikings. We dive into LSU’s matchup vs. Texas A&M, discuss Tyree Adams being out and Carius Curne stepping in, and react to Brian Kelly’s comments on the team’s physicality heading into the weekend. 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

Hour Two | Chauncey Billups Scandal, Saints vs. Bucs...

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2025/10/24

In hour two of OTB, we talk about the NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups. Matt’s stunned that Alondra and Jake know who Jakob Dylan is — and that he’s Bob Dylan’s son. We also break down Saints vs. Bucs and what New Orleans needs to do to get back on track. 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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00:46:48

Hour Three | What’s the Ticket, Pontoon Parlay & Ask...

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2025/10/24

In hour three of OTB, we play What’s the Ticket and guess the highest and lowest ticket prices in college football this weekend. We give out our NFL Party Barge Parlay and CFB Pontoon Parlay, then wrap up the week 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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00:46:45

Hour Three | Pro Dreams, Munchies & LSU vs. A&M

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2025/10/23

In hour three of OTB, Trey Ledbetter of Pro Dreams joins us to talk about some of the latest collectibles deals. Chef Michael Johnson stops by for Munchies, Flynn questions Texas A&M’s strength of schedule, and 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

Hour One | Pels Tip Off & LSU vs. Texas A&M Preview

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2025/10/23

In hour one of OTB, we talk some Pelicans after they tip off the NBA season with a loss to Memphis. We also break down LSU’s matchup vs. Texas A&M and discuss what the Tigers need to do to get the win 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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