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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Blake Hester and Jacob Geller explore the world of dark, violent, and nihilistic video games.
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Discussions with regulators, top lawyers and entrepreneurs about the legal framework for blockchain technology. We look at international regulations, trends, and jurisprudence impacting crypto and its related parts.
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Join the Rev. Jacob Smith and the Rev. Aaron Zimmerman each week as they break down the lectionary texts for the coming Sunday with Gospel insight, a few (in)appropriate cultural references, and a heart for the sufferer in the pew—and the pulpit. All in a half an hour or so. Lectionary readings here: http://www.lectionarypage.net/. Audio production by TJ Hester
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Tigers Win is a place for conversations about excellence. Each episode, we'll pick the brains of LSU coaches, student athletes, staff members, or alumni about the routines, habits, tools, mindsets, and attributes they've utilized to excel in their crafts. Hundreds of champions walk the stately oaks and broad magnolias of the Ole War Skule every year. This is your chance to get inside the mind of world class performers, learn what makes them elite, and how you can apply their lessons to your ...
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Quad Box CFB Talk + LSU vs. Clemson Picks & Kellen Moore on the Saints
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47:06We open hour two with the Quad Box as AJ Hawk and Bobby Carpenter join to talk college football and give their LSU vs. Clemson predictions. Then, Kellen Moore stops by to break down the Saints. 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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Final LSU vs. Clemson Predictions & Pontoon Parlay
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46:58We close out the week with our final score predictions for LSU vs. Clemson and put together the first actual Pontoon Parlay of the season! 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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AJ Haulcy Suspension, CFB Recap & Final LSU vs. Clemson Breakdown
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46:53We kick things off with the news of AJ Haulcy being out for the first half of the opener, recap last night’s college football slate, and give our final breakdown of LSU vs. Clemson. 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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#154 - Uniswap’s DUNI Governance Proposal, with Brian Nistler & Rodrigo Seira
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38:56This episode is brought to you by Day One Law, a boutique corporate law firm helping crypto startups navigate complex legal challenges. Visit dayonelaw.xyz to get in touch, or subscribe to their free newsletter for crypto legal updates. Show notes: In early August, the Uniswap Foundation proposed that Uniswap Governance adopt a Wyoming-regi…
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Alondra Gets Roasted, LSU vs. Clemson Projections & CFB Slate
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46:53We start the show with Alondra getting roasted just five minutes in for her outfit. Then we dive into ESPN’s computer model for LSU vs. Clemson and break down what we think about it. Plus, we give you tonight’s full college football slate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…
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Bold Predictions & Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson
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46:47We keep rolling with our bold predictions, dive into Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson, and break down what the LSU Tigers are eating as they prep for Clemson. 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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Trey Palmer Signs with the Saints & Bold Season Predictions
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46:57We reveal #3 in the OTB Top 25. Trey Palmer comes home as the Saints sign the Louisiana native, and we debate whether Rashid Shaheed should be on kickoff return duty. Plus, the crew dishes out bold predictions for both the NFL and CFB seasons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy…
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Engagement, Saints QB1 & LSU vs. Clemson Keys
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47:01We start off hour one with the biggest news in sports — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged, and our Taylor absolutely rages about it. We also react to Spencer Rattler being named QB1 (at least for week one…), and break down what LSU needs to do to take down Clemson on Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…
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OTB Top 25 Reveal, Saints Injuries & Would You Rather
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47:00In hour two we reveal pick #4 in the OTB Top 25! Dr. Stephen Etheridge joins us as we talk Saints injuries and get a deep dive into sports medicine. We also have some fun with Would You Rather! 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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Dear Delondra, LSU NFL Tigers, & Clemson Film Breakdown
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46:56We kick things off with Dear Delondra as she hypes you up for LSU vs. Clemson. We run through the list of former LSU Tigers who made NFL rosters this season. Then, we dive into a little film study — breaking down Clemson’s matchup with South Carolina and what LSU needs to do to contain Cade Klubnik on Saturday. We wrap up the show with Ask the Benc…
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OTB Top 25, Mailbag, & FOX vs. YouTube TV
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46:56In hour two we reveal #5 in the OTB Top 25! We open up the OTB Mailbag, dive into FOX’s dispute with YouTube TV and why they need to reach an agreement before this weekend. Plus, we continue our Saints roster discussion — breaking down the cuts already made and who else could be on the way out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…
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Saints Cut Isaiah Foskey, LSU vs. Clemson Betting Lines & Predictions
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46:58We kick off hour three with Nick Underhill as breaking news drops — the Saints have cut Isaiah Foskey and Treyton Welch. We then take a look at the betting lines for LSU vs. Clemson and give our official score predictions. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:…
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Saints Roster Cuts + LSU vs. Clemson Preview
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47:26In hour one we update you on the roster cuts the Saints have already made. Then we preview LSU vs. Clemson and talk about what we’ll be keeping an eye on from the Tigers — including the O-line play, how the DBs handle Clemson’s receivers, and which young players could step up in a big spot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…
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Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Proverbs 25:6-7, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, and Luke 14:1, 7-14.By Mockingbird
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From No. 18 to Death Valley: Saints Talk & Weekend Winners
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47:39It’s a packed house this week as Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are joined by Devin Snow (aka Hold The Mayo) to break down a loaded football weekend. The squad dives into the Saints' latest developments, previews the massive LSU-Clemson showdown, and delivers their “Weekend Winners” across the sports world. Plus, former LSU quarterback Matt Mauck join…
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Week Zero Shockers & Saints Questions: QB Battles and O-Line Woes
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47:36Week Zero delivered some early fireworks, and Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are here to break it all down—starting with Iowa State’s surprising upset over Kansas State. The guys react to the top storylines from the opening weekend of college football and what they mean moving forward. Then, it’s time to shift gears to the Saints, as the preseason com…
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Earning 18: Nussmeier’s Honor & LSU’s Road Test at Clemson
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47:45Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn react to LSU naming quarterback Garrett Nussmeier as the recipient of the coveted No. 18 jersey for the 2025 season—a symbol of leadership, toughness, and selflessness in Tiger tradition. The guys break down what the honor means, why Nuss fits the mold, and share their own experiences with the legacy of 18. Then, they tu…
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LSU’s Permanent SEC Opponents + OTB Top 25 No. 7
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46:56In hour two we lay out the official OTB stance on which three “permanent” SEC opponents LSU should face every season. Plus, we reveal our No. 7 team in the OTB Top 25! 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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New SEC Schedule + Saints QB1 Uncertainty
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46:52We kick things off breaking down the brand new SEC football schedule and what it means for LSU and the rest of the conference. Plus, the Saints are heading into their final preseason game still without a clear QB1 — we discuss what that says about Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough, and the offense moving forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…
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SEC Schedule Debate, Herb Vincent Joins + Pontoon Parlay
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46:47In hour three we keep the SEC schedule talk rolling and give the official OTB stance. Herb Vincent stops by to give us more insight, and we fire off our very first Pontoon Parlay of the season! 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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In hour one we break down the five indispensable players for LSU this season, with Jake making the case for why Harold Perkins has to be on that list. We also talk about why having 10+ first-round draft picks isn’t the only measure of whether a team will be great. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http…
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In hour two we reveal the No. 8 team in the OTB Top 25! We also continue the conversation on LSU’s most indispensable players and break down why Harold Perkins stands out as one of the biggest difference-makers on this roster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…
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In hour three we kick things off with Big Deal or No Big Deal. Chef Michael Johnson stops by for another round of Munchies. We dive into Matt’s musical career, and as always, we wrap up 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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#153 - Peter Van Valkenburgh on the Roman Storm trial, future of peer-to-peer crypto
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39:20The Roman Storm trial ended with one guilty verdict, raising big questions about what comes next for developers and open-source protocols. To unpack the implications, I’m joined by Peter Van Valkenburgh, Executive Director of Coin Center. Coin Center is hosting their annual dinner on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.…
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OTB Top 25 #9 Reveal + Saints Injury Talk with Dr. Ethridge
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46:52In hour two we reveal who comes in next on the OTB Top 25! Dr. Stephen Ethridge joins the show to break down the latest Saints injuries and give us some insight into “turf toe” and how it impacts players. 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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LSU Tigers on Coaches All-SEC Teams + Practice Report
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46:57In hour one we break down the Coaches All-SEC Teams and which Tigers earned the honor. We also dive into an LSU practice report with updates from fall camp. 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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Would You Rather + Dear Delondra + Flynn’s Retirement Story
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46:50We kick off hour three with Would You Rather, then it’s time for Dear Delondra. Matt shares his retirement story, and we wrap up by opening up some graded cards! 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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Nick Underhill on Saints QB1 (Kind Of), Auburn’s Mickey Mouse Titles, and Bad Nicknames
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46:56In hour three we are joined by Nick Underhill, who may or may not tell us who the Saints QB1 is. We also talk about Auburn claiming Mickey Mouse championships today and wrap up with a debate on the worst nicknames to call someone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…
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Preseason Football, LSU Practice Updates, and Matt’s Star Position Rant
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47:00In hour one we talk some preseason football! Tay Tay gives us an update on LSU’s rotation changes along the offensive line and defensive backs. Plus, Matt goes off again with another rant about the star position. 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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OTB Top 25, CFP Expansion, and Underrated LSU Moments
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46:58In hour two we give the 11th and 10th ranked teams in the OTB Top 25! We also do OTB Mailbag, dive back into the College Football Playoff expansion debate, and share our most underrated LSU sports moments from the last 10 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my…
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Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 58:9b-14, Hebrews 12:18-29, and Luke 13:10-17.By Mockingbird
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Saints, Jags End Preseason Clash in a Draw
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47:03We recap the Saints vs. Jags preseason game and break down the tight QB battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, plus other standouts from the draw. We also talk a little LSU football after Saturday’s closed scrimmage, and we talk some fun on pickleball and runner’s highs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva…
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#12 in the OTB Top 25, LSU’s Run Game, and SEC Power Rankings
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46:59In hour two we reveal #12 in the OTB Top 25! We dive deep into LSU’s running game and what it could look like this season. We also break down the SEC power rankings and debate which team will ultimately finish at the bottom of the conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#…
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Weekend Winners, Saints Talk with Devin Snow, and AP All-Time All-American Debate
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46:57In hour three we kick things off with Weekend Winners! Devin Snow joins us to break down Saints vs. Jags. We also take a look at the AP’s all-time All-American team and make the case for why Cam Newton deserves a spot on that list. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…
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OTB Top 25 Pick #13 & LSU’s Key Position Group
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46:47We give pick #13 in the OTB preseason Top 25 and debate which LSU position group needs to step up most before the season kicks off. Plus, Bobby Carpenter joins the show to talk college football storylines heading into 2025. 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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We kick off the show fired up for football season! The crew debates who should be named LSU’s next #18 and what that honor means for the program. We take a closer look at linebacker Whit Weeks—how his skill set, leadership, and on-field energy could make him one of the Tigers’ most important players this year. We also talk about how the linebacker …
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Ross Jackson on Saints-Rams Practice, Hester/Flynn Joint Card & 2025 Bold Predictions
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46:50Ross Jackson joins us to kick things off with his report from Saints and Rams joint practice. Chris with 4C Custom Cards comes in with a Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn joint card! We give our NFL and CFB bold predictions for 2025 and wrap up with Ask the Bench. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…
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We reveal #14 in the OTB Top 25, then Jake and Matt break down Clemson’s offensive schemes and what LSU’s defense must do to shut them down. 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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Big Deal or No Big Deal, Bennie Brazell, & Munchies
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46:49We kick things off with Big Deal or No Big Deal, get a surprise visit from Bennie Brazell in studio, then Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies before we wrap up 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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Would You Rather, Dear Delondra & Saints QB Talk
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46:55It’s Would You Rather Wednesday, Alondra dishes out some life advice in Dear Delondra, we break down the Saints roster & QB situation, and wrap things up 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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We reveal #16 on the OTB Preseason Top 25, dig into your questions with the OTB Mailbag, and talk LSU’s defense — including why the Weeks brothers could be a big part of it. 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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Top 25 Countdown, Venmo Scandals & SEC Talk
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46:33We reveal #15 in the OTB Preseason Top 25, dive into John Mateer’s questionable Venmo transactions, and get into some SEC football with Chris Marler. 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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We break down the latest from Saints training camp and LSU fall camp, looking at key storylines, standout performances, and what’s next for both teams. 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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Saints, Suspicious Venmos & Ask the Bench
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46:44We start with Nick Underhill breaking down the latest on the Saints, react to OU QB John Mateer’s questionable Venmo activity, and wrap things up 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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We break down the newly released AP Top 25 poll — who’s ranked just right, who’s too high, and who’s too low. Plus, we predict which team in the top 9 won’t even be ranked by season’s end. 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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Jacob and Aaron unpack the readings for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost which are Jeremiah 23:23-29, Hebrews 11:29-12:2, and Luke 12:49-56.By Mockingbird
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Saints Preseason Recap – Defense Shines, Offense Struggles
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46:59We open the show recapping the Saints’ preseason matchup against the Chargers — and while the offense left a lot to be desired, the defense came to play. Matt breaks down why the QB position likely won’t be the team’s biggest problem, even after an uninspiring showing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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#17 in the OTB Top 25, Rookie QB Rankings & LSU Practice Report
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47:00Alondra reveals pick #17 in our OTB Preseason Top 25! Tay Tay gives his top three rookie quarterbacks from the weekend’s action, and we close the hour with a fresh LSU training camp report. 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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We kick things off with Weekend Winners! Devin Snow joins us to commiserate about the Saints, we dive into the Little League World Series, and wrap things up 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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Preseason Battles, Browns Drama, and OTB Top 25 No. 19
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46:53In Hour Two, Jake gives us his pick for #19 in the OTB Preseason Top 25. We dive into NFL preseason action, including the Browns’ QB situation, and preview the Saints' preseason matchup—discussing who might get the start under center and which position battles we're watching most closely outside of QB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…
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