Off The Bench
Off The Bench is a radio show on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge hosted by former LSU players Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn.
Tiger Tension: LSU vs. UCLA — What to Know Before First Pitch

Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are joined by Devin Snow to start the hour. Eric Sorenson joins the show to preview LSU and UCLA in the winner's bracket. Ask the Bench wraps the show.
Postseason Roar: Blair Recaps Arkansas, Dixon Talks Lamar Brown & LSU Recruiting

Chris Blair joins the show to break down LSU’s opening round win over Arkansas in the College World Series and look ahead to a marquee matchup with UCLA in the winner’s bracket. Then, Shea Dixon stops by with the latest on LSU football recruiting — including whether top prospect Lamar Brown could be heading to Baton Rouge.
Bayou Statement: LSU Downs Arkansas, UCLA Awaits in Omaha

LSU came out swinging in Omaha, taking down Arkansas in a strong opening round showing at the College World Series. Hester and Flynn break down the Tigers’ big win — from standout performances on the mound to timely hits at the plate — and what it signals for their title hopes. Then, we shift focus to a high-profile winner’s bracket clash with UCLA, previewing key matchups and storylines to watch. Plus, a look around the rest of the CWS opening round: who impressed, who stumbled, and how the bracket is shaping up heading into the weekend.
JD Pickell, NFL Story Of The Day, Peter Burns

Former LSU Baseball Player Mike Mahtook Joins To Talk CBWS

LSU Lands 5 Star Recruit, LSU Baseball Omaha Preview

Ryan McGee Talks Omaha & CWS, Justin Moore on LSU vs Arkansas

Hour Three features ESPN’s Ryan McGee breaking down the vibes in Omaha and what to expect in this year’s College World Series. Country star and Arkansas superfan Justin Moore joins the show to preview LSU vs. Arkansas. We close things out with another fun round of Ask the Bench.
CWS Betting Odds, Jay Johnson Joins from Omaha

We kick off Hour Two with everyone's favorite food segment—Munchies with LSU Executive Chef Michael Johnson. Then we dive into the latest College World Series betting odds and what they tell us about the field. LSU head coach Jay Johnson joins us live from Omaha to preview the Tigers’ path in the CWS.
Saints Interested in Gabe Davis, Connor O’Gara Talks CFB, Bench-Start-Cut: Nussmeier, Lagway, Arch Manning

Hour One kicks off with a look at the Saints’ interest in free agent WR Gabe Davis and what he could bring to the offense. Connor O’Gara joins the show to break down the latest in college football. Plus, we play a little Bench-Start-Cut with three big-name QBs: Garrett Nussmeier, DJ Lagway, and Arch Manning.
Teams We Love to Hate & Aaron Rodgers Secret Marriage

Hour Three rolls on with Anthony Ranaudo still hanging out in studio as we dive deeper into the world of card collecting. The crew shares the teams they have a little extra hate for, Tay Tay brings the NFL Story of the Day Day featuring a secret Aaron Rodgers marriage, and we wrap it all up with Ask the Bench.
Kris Budden Talks CWS, Bauer Sharp Named Freak of the Week, Anthony Ranaudo Joins In Studio

Hour Two features ESPN’s Kris Budden joining the show to preview the College World Series and share insights from Omaha. Bauer Sharp is LSU's Freak of the Week and we explain why that title matters. Plus, former LSU ace Anthony Ranaudo stops by the studio to talk all things CWS and a little card collecting.
LSU vs Arkansas CWS Preview, College World Series Teams Breakdown & Would You Rather Wednesday

We kick things off breaking down LSU vs. Arkansas in the College World Series and sizing up the rest of the CWS field. Alondra tells us about jump starting her car in the rain, and we do would you rather wednesday.
Saints Players Missing Minicamp??? - Off the Bench, June 10, 2025

In hour three we talk with Nick Underhill and talk about Saints mini camp and some vets missing out. Jake and Matt give their thoughts on it. Matt gives us the Roccos Jello shot challenge profit margins. And we do a very short ask the bench,
Jared Mitchell Talks CWS - Off the Bench, June 10, 2025

Ben Hartsock joins us to talk CFB and beauty pageants(?). Jared Mitchell joins to talk LSU Baseball and the rest of the CWS!
CWS Field Set, LSU to Play Ark During Primetime - Off the Bench, June 10, 2025

The field is set for Omaha and we take a look at the bracket. We also take a look at LSU vs. Arkansas. We do OTB mailbag as well.
Put Some Respect on Jay Johnson! - Off the Bench, June 9, 2025

In hour three we talk Jay Johnson's winning record at every level. Devin Snow joins us for hold the mayo. And we talk Saints roster
Brian Kelly's Year 4 Expectations - Off the Bench, June 9, 2025

In hour two we do weekend winners, we talk about LSU and Brian Kellys expectations going into year 4.
LSU Advances To CWS! | NCAA Super Regional Results - Off the Bench, June 9, 2025

In hour one we talk NCAA Super Regional results and take a look at who is headed to Omaha including LSU and talk their match up against Arkansas.
Scott Tolzien Talks Saints QB Room - Off the Bench, June 6, 2025

In hour three Scott Tolzien joins us to talk Saints and the QB room and we wrap the hour up with ask the bench
Super Regional Parlay! - Off the Bench, June 6, 2025

In hour two we talk a little more baseball and do a pontoon parlay, super regional edition. and we revisit the arkansas game again.
Ben McDonald Talks BR Super Regional - Off the Bench, June 6, 2025

In hour one we talk Matt Flynn's injury during the Arkansas game. Aaron Rodgers is headed to Pittsburgh! We get Matt's thoughts on that ans we talk to Ben McDonald about LSU vs. WVU.
Munchies | Mikie Mahtook Talks LSU Baseball - Off the Bench, June 5, 2025

We kick off hour three with Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson! Mikie Mahtook joins us to talk baseball as well and we close out with ask the bench
Jay Johnson Talks BR Super Regional - Off the Bench, June 5, 2025

In hour two we do Big Deal or No Big Deal and talk about OU not winning a natty in softball for the first time since 2021. Jay Johnson joins us to recap the BR Regional and look ahead to the Super. Also, Jake is apparently not a broadway musical guy.
Ross Jackson Talks Derek Carr Giving Up $30M - Off the Bench, June 5, 2025

In hour one we talk LSU v. WVU in the Baton Rouge Super Regional. And Ross Jackson joins us to talk about Derek Carr not taking $30M from the Saints.
LSU Linebacker Whit Weeks Joins the Show! - Off the Bench, June 4, 2025

In hour three we do would you rather wednesday. And we talk with LSU LB and certified meathead Whit Weeks.
Anthony Ranaudo Talks Cards and LSU Baseball - Off the Bench, June 4, 2025

In hour two we are joined by Anthony Ranaudo and we talk some LSU baseball and trading cards.
Super Regional Preview: West Virginia vs. LSU - Off the Bench, June 4, 2025

In hour one of OTB we start to preview LSU v. WVU in the Baton Rouge Super Regional. And Matt Flynn and Jake talk about the kind of year Nuss is poised to have.
Nick Underhill Talks Saints QB Battle - Off the Bench, June 3, 2025

In hour three Nick Underhill joins and we breakdown the Saints QB battle and Jake & Matt follow it up with a discussion of how competition should motivate you. And we find out what song gets Matt out on the dancefloor during weddings
Kevin Faulk Talks LSU's RBs | Paqui Kelly Talks Golden Cleats - Off the Bench, June 3, 2025

In hour two of the show we start the hour with Kevin Faulk and talk about the LSU RB room. Paqui Kelly joins us to talk golden cleats and Matt Flynn does terrible live reads.
LSU Regional Recap | NCAA Baseball Talk - Off the Bench, June 3, 2025

In hour one we discuss the Baton Rouge regional and LSU advancing to the Super Regional after beating Little Rock in the elimination game. We also take a look at the rest of the NCAA and SEC in the tournament and talk with SEC Unfiltered's Chris Phillips
Chipper Jones Talks Baseball - Off the Bench, June 2, 2025

Chipper Jones joins us in hour three, followed up by Devin Snow. And Matt Flynn shows us a surprise at the end of the show.
AJ Hawk Joins | Weekend Winners - Off the Bench, June 2, 2025

AJ Hawk joins us to kick off hour two! We do weekend winners as well, and it was more like weekend losers. We also continue to talk LSU baseball in this hour.
The New OTB Debuts! | Jimbo Fisher Joins - Off the Bench, June 2, 2025

The new OTB debuts today! Matt Flynn is offically our new cohost and Jimbo Fisher joins us to celebrate and tell the story of how he recruited Flynn! We also recap LSU's regional weekend and look ahead to tonight's match up vs. Little Rock.
Chessa Bouche Talks BR Regional - Off the Bench, May 29, 2025

In hour three we do munchies and big deal or no big deal and chessa bouche joins us to talk LSU baseball.
Kim Mulkey, Brian Kelly at SEC Spring Meetings - Off the Bench, May 29, 2025

In hour two we hear from Brian Kelly and Kim Mulkey at spring meetings and talk Saints.
LSU Football | Baseball Regionals - Off the Bench, May 29, 2025

in hour one we talk lsu football and baseball
Greg Sankey's Comments at SEC Spring Meetings - Off the Bench, May 28, 2025

Ross Jackson joins us to kick off hour three and to talk saints otas. We also discuss Greg Sankey's comments yesterday at SEC spring meetings. And we close out with ask the bench
Hardest and Easiest Regionals? - Off the Bench, May 28, 2025

In hour one we talk some baseball and take a look at what we think are the hardest and easiest regionals. We also talk LSU football and the Weinie 500
Saints QB Battle | NBA Conference Finals - Off the Bench, May 28, 2025

In hour two of OTB we talk Saints OTAs and the QB battle. Somehow the Macrons get brought up and we talk about the conspiracy theory surrounding the Macrons. We talk NBA conference finals as well.
Nick Underhill Talks Saints QB Room - Off the Bench, My 27, 2025

Nick Underhill joins us to kickoff hour three. We talk Jake Haener's injury and what the QB room is looking like, and get his OTA standouts. Devin Snow joins us and we do ask the bench