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Off The Bench

Guaranty Broadcasting Company

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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47:36

Hour Three | Hondo Rodeo Winner, Will Wade Watch &...

Off The Bench ·

2026/03/26

In hour three of OTB we continue playing 8 Seconds of Fame and finally get a winner who takes home tickets to the Hondo Rodeo. We also keep monitoring the Will Wade situation as it continues to look like a done deal. Plus, we visit with LSU head coach Jay Johnson and close things out with Munchies featuring Chef Michael Johnson.

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47:32

Hour Two | Saints Mock Draft Debate, Will Wade Update...

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2026/03/26

In hour two of OTB we kick things off reacting to a mock draft that has the Saints selecting an edge rusher at No. 8 and the crew gives their thoughts on the pick. We also give a real-time update on the Will Wade situation and where things currently stand. Plus, we play a round of 8 Seconds of Fame as callers try to answer quickly for a chance to win Hondo Rodeo tickets.

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46:51

Hour One | Matt’s HYROX Prep & Will Wade to LSU Buzz

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2026/03/26

In hour one of OTB we check in with Matt as he prepares to compete in HYROX tomorrow. We also spend the hour discussing how Will Wade returning to LSU feels like a done deal and what it could mean for the future of the Tigers’ basketball program.

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47:36

Hour Three | LSU Midweek Win Reaction, Kim Mulkey...

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2026/03/25

In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking LSU baseball’s midweek win over Louisiana Tech and why the result isn’t all that exciting or impressive to us. We also catch up with Dev before LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey joins us from Sacramento to talk March Madness. We wrap up the show discussing some of the smoke around the possibility of Will Wade returning.

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47:32

Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge Joins, Saints Sign Zach...

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2026/03/25

In hour two of OTB we are joined by Dr. Stephen Etheredge for his weekly visit. We also react to the Saints signing quarterback Zach Wilson and discuss whether that could signal the team moving on from Spencer Rattler. Plus, the conversation takes a turn into the world of music as the crew talks about learning how to DJ.

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46:39

Hour One | LSU Spring Practice Updates, Random...

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2026/03/25

In hour one of OTB we kick things off talking LSU spring football following another day of practice. We discuss some of the latest buzz around Landen Clark and Sam Leavitt, plus how Ty Benefield has been impressing Lane Kiffin. The conversation takes a random turn as the crew reminisces about restaurants we loved that are now out of business before getting back to LSU football and discussing how much Lane values running the football and why it’s so important to his offense.

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47:32

Hour Three | Nick Underhill Joins, Wild Cornhole...

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2026/03/24

In hour three of OTB we start things off with Nick Underhill joining the show to talk Saints and the latest news surrounding the team. We then react to the bizarre story of a quadruple amputee cornhole player who allegedly murdered his friend. Plus, we discuss what Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s new contract means for the wide receiver market and what it could mean for the Saints and Chris Olave before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

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47:36

Hour Two | LSU Spring Practice Preview, OTB Mailbag &...

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2026/03/24

In hour two of OTB we start the hour talking LSU spring practice and what we’ll be keeping an eye on as the Tigers work through the spring. We also open up the OTB Mailbag, where we find out whether Jake ever got a sack officially scored as just a tackle during his college career. Plus, the crew looks into how much an Elvis jumpsuit would sell for.

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46:45

Hour One | Busta Rhymes Vibes, LSU Pro Day & Saints...

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2026/03/24

In hour one of OTB we kick things off getting the vibes right and talking about how electric Busta Rhymes’ “Break Ya Neck” still is. We then dive into LSU Pro Day, highlighting just how fast Mansoor Delane looked and discussing Garrett Nussmeier’s performance. The crew also gets into a Saints draft debate as Jake makes the case for New Orleans taking Delane at No. 8 while Matt strongly disagrees.

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47:32

Hour Two | LSU Spring Football Preview, Pro Day Talk...

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2026/03/23

In hour two of OTB we dive into LSU spring football and discuss what we’ll be keeping an eye on as the Tigers get back on the practice field. We also talk about LSU’s Pro Day and which players are looking to improve their draft stock. Plus, we react to Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s new contract and what it means for the wide receiver market in the NFL.

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46:59

Hour One | LSU Drops Oklahoma Series, Tigers WBB to...

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2026/03/23

In hour one of OTB we react to LSU baseball dropping another home series to Oklahoma and what it says about the Tigers early in SEC play. We also touch on LSU women’s basketball as they advance to the Sweet 16 and what the path forward looks like. Plus, we take a look at the men’s side of March Madness and some of the biggest storylines from the tournament so far.

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47:34

Hour Three | Targeting Rule Changes, LSU WBB Tips Off...

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2026/03/20

In hour three of OTB we kick things off discussing the new targeting rule in the NCAA before the conversation takes a wild turn as Alondra interrupts with breaking news about Chuck Norris. We also preview LSU women’s basketball as they open up NCAA Tournament play in Baton Rouge. Plus, we break down the pitching LSU is set to face the rest of the weekend and take a look at the key matchups before ending the show with a tribute to Chuck Norris.

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47:41

Hour Two | Mulkey Forgets Matt, Officiating...

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2026/03/20

In hour two of OTB we react to Kim Mulkey seemingly forgetting Matt’s name during a press conference, which leads to plenty of laughs from the crew. We also dive into a broader conversation about referees and umpires, focusing on the NFL and whether there need to be more rules and regulations to improve consistency across the league.

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46:50

Hour One | March Madness Talk, LSU Tops Oklahoma &...

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2026/03/20

In hour one of OTB we kick things off with some March Madness talk as the tournament gets rolling. We also break down LSU baseball’s Thursday night win over top-10 Oklahoma and what it means moving forward. Plus, Jake gets exposed as a Jeep poser for not having rubber ducks on the dash, and we find out Alondra is a full-on plane talker.

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47:32

Hour Three | Cards Talk, Munchies with Chef Michael...

Off The Bench ·

2026/03/19

In hour three of OTB we kick things off talking cards before Chef Michael Johnson joins us for a fresh edition of Munchies. We close out the show with LSU head coach Jay Johnson as he talks bullpen decisions, lineup adjustments, and previews the Tigers’ upcoming series against Oklahoma.

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47:35

Hour Two | Final Bracket Picks, Houston Hand Sign...

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2026/03/19

In hour two of OTB we lock in our final March Madness bracket picks before things take a turn as we learn Houston’s hand sign and things get…interesting. The chaos continues with plenty of reactions from the crew before we shift gears and talk Saints draft strategy, including what New Orleans should be targeting and how they can improve the roster.

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46:31

Hour One | March Madness Brackets, Tee Martin Joins...

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2026/03/19

In hour one of OTB we dive into March Madness as the crew begins filling out their brackets and discusses some early picks and potential upsets. We also react to LSU adding Tee Martin to the staff as an analyst, with Matt questioning just how many analysts a program really needs. Plus, Tay Tay gives us a breakdown of a tight end LSU is targeting on the recruiting trail.

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47:35

Hour Three | Tyler Shough Joins, Mulkey Interview...

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2026/03/18

In hour three of OTB we kick things off with Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as he talks about his time in New Orleans so far, free agency, and how he feels about his future in NOLA. We also revisit our interview with Kim Mulkey and discuss the impact Flau’jae Johnson has had on the program and women’s basketball as a whole. The crew then debates which artists they preferred as part of a band versus solo before wrapping up the show with Ask the Bench.

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47:29

Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge Joins, 318 Day & Kim Mulkey...

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2026/03/18

In hour two of OTB we are joined by Dr. Etheredge for a memorable segment that takes an unexpected turn. We also talk a little NBA and celebrate 318 Day by naming some of our favorite people from Shreveport. LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey joins the show to talk NCAA Tournament expectations and gets emotional while discussing Flau’jae Johnson.

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46:42

Hour One | USA Falls in WBC Final, LSU Baseball Win &...

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2026/03/18

In hour one of OTB we talk about Team USA falling to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final before shifting to LSU baseball’s midweek win over Grambling, with the crew agreeing the result doesn’t really move the needle either way. We also mix in a little March Madness talk as the tournament gets underway.

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