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Off The Bench
Hosted by Jacob Hester & Matt Flynn · EN
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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Hour Three | Weekend Winners, Saints in Paris & Ask the Bench
Feb 200:46:39Tap to summarizeWe wrap things up with Weekend Winners and get into the Pro Bowl and whether it even means anything anymore. The Saints are officially heading to Paris this season, which sparks plenty of discussion, plus we answer the important question: what exactly is an octopus in football? We close out the show with Ask the Bench.
Transcribe →Hour Two | Coaching Carousel Fallout & Questionable Front Office Decisions
Feb 200:47:38Tap to summarizeIn hour two of OTB, we debate which move was worse: the Titans firing Mike Vrabel or the Vikings moving on from Sam Darnold while sticking with J.J. The conversation rolls into the final coaching vacancies being filled, and we sort through the winners and losers of this coaching carousel now that the dust is settling.
Transcribe →Hour One | The Tripod Holds It Down, Hoops Wins & Senior Bowl Buzz
Feb 200:46:48Tap to summarizeWith Jake at the Super Bowl, the Tripod takes over OTB and holds things down to start the show. We talk LSU men’s and women’s basketball after a strong weekend of wins, hit on the Senior Bowl and how Garrett Nussmeier worked his way up draft boards during the week, and — because it’s the Tripod — we mix in some non-sports talk, including a Groundhog Day discussion that goes exactly where you’d expect.
Transcribe →Hour Three | Early Super Bowl Thoughts, All-American Bowl & Ask the Bench
Jan 3000:46:22Tap to summarizeIn hour three of OTB, we share some early thoughts on the Super Bowl and where things might be headed. Jace LeJeune joins us to talk about the All-American Bowl and the talent on display, and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.
Transcribe →Hour Two | Senior Bowl Stock Watch, Hoops Check-In & Saints Angle
Jan 3000:47:55Tap to summarizeIn hour two of OTB, we continue breaking down Senior Bowl standouts and who helped themselves the most during the week in Mobile. We shift gears to talk LSU men’s and women’s basketball, then welcome Ross Jackson to give us a Saints-focused perspective on the Senior Bowl. We close out the hour reacting to the latest NFL Hall of Fame drama.
Transcribe →Hour One | Senior Bowl Recap & LSU Standouts
Jan 3000:47:30Tap to summarizeIn hour one of OTB, we recap everything that went down at the Senior Bowl and focus on how the LSU players performed throughout the week in Mobile. We talk about who helped themselves the most, what evaluators were saying, and how it all factors into draft stock moving forward. We also mix in a little LSU baseball talk as the Tigers gear up for the upcoming season.
Transcribe →Hour Three | 2026 Senior Bowl Wrap-Up: NFL Head Coaching Moves & Final Practice Preview
Jan 2900:46:43Tap to summarizeHour Three wraps up Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn’s coverage from the 2026 Senior Bowl in Mobile. The guys break down the latest NFL head coaching moves, discuss how those decisions could impact teams heading into the offseason, and tell you exactly what they’re watching for during the final day of Senior Bowl practice. Plus, Chef Michael Johnson joins the show for the Munchies segment, bringing some fun and flavor to close out the week at the Senior Bowl.
Transcribe →Hour Two | Senior Bowl Breakout Tyren Montgomery Interview + NFL Coaching Updates
Jan 2900:47:32Tap to summarizeHour Two continues live from the Panini Senior Bowl, as Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are joined by one of the biggest standouts of the week, John Carroll WR Tyren Montgomery. Montgomery stops by to talk about his incredible football journey, his breakout performance in Mobile, and what this Senior Bowl process has meant for his NFL Draft stock. Plus, the guys break down the latest NFL coaching moves, discussing key hires, openings, and what they mean around the league as the offseason heats up.
Transcribe →Hour One | Senior Bowl 2026 Practice Risers | Top Standouts, Draft Stock & LSU Player Reports
Jan 2900:47:45Tap to summarizeHour One of the show comes to you live from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, as Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn break down everything they’ve seen so far from the week of practices. The guys discuss the biggest risers early in the process, which players are boosting their NFL Draft stock, and who is standing out among scouts and coaches after two practices. Plus, a full LSU player report—how the Tigers in attendance are performing and where their draft stock currently stands following the first couple of days on the field.
Transcribe →Hour Three | Standout Players To Look For Day 2 Of Senior Bowl
Jan 2800:47:41Tap to summarizeOff The Bench
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