Best Jacob Hester Podcasts (2025)

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Week 12! Can Oklahoma & Texas make statements? Jacob Hester talks LSU vacancy, Nussmeier & SEC RBs 2:11:21

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Week 12 has arrived and there are some massive stakes in the SEC. The guys dig into all the games in a pivotal week, including South Carolina-Texas A&M, Arkansas-LSU, Oklahoma-Alabama, Florida-Ole Miss, Texas-Georgia and Mississippi State Mizzou, plus Lock of the Week. LSU legend Jacob Hester joined the show to discuss the vacancy in Baton Rouge, G…

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Advent 2 (A): Can't We All Get Along? 34:47

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Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12.By Mockingbird

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Hour Three | Weekend Winners, Hoops, Dev, & RIP Mark Stoops 45:23

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In hour three we roll through Weekend Winners — including a big shoutout to Verge Ausberry for holding it down and landing the No. 1 candidate. We hit some LSU men’s and women’s hoops, Dev jumps on to react to the Lane Kiffin news, and we sadly have to pay tribute to yet another fallen soldier… Mark Stoops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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Hour Two | Gordy, Ross, & the SEC Coaching Chaos 47:34

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In hour two, Gordy Rush joins us to break down Lane Kiffin’s hire and recap LSU–Oklahoma this weekend. We keep the Kiffin conversation rolling and look around the rest of the SEC coaching carousel — Kentucky, what are y’all doing?? Ross Dellenger stops by to give us the inside scoop on how LSU landed Lane. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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Hour One | Lane Kiffin to LSU & Staff Predictions 47:38

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In hour one we break down LSU officially hiring Lane Kiffin as the new head coach, dive into who might be coming with him, and talk about which assistants Kiffin has to keep on staff 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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An SEC coaching apocalypse! An epic Iron Bowl & Rivalry Week thoughts 1:48:30

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In perhaps our most stacked pod ever, we had coaching hires made at LSU, Auburn, Florida AND Arkansas. The guys dig into all the Lane Kiffin drama, as well as the trickle-down effect of those 3 programs who filled vacancies. They dig into all of the SEC Rivalry Week games including what the SEC Championship outlook will be for Alabama and Georgia y…

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Rivalry Week! Jim Dunaway talks massive Iron Bowl stakes & Auburn vacancy 1:26:41

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Rivalry Week is here! Connor is solo today, but he breaks down every SEC matchup in a loaded slate to close the regular season. The Next Round's Jim Dunaway joins the show to talk all things Iron Bowl and the Auburn vacancy. Connor closes things out with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge, Huck’s Q&A, & Coach Kim Mulkey 47:34

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In hour two we check in with Dr. Stephen Etheredge, then hand the mic to Huck for a full-on Q&A session. Coach Kim Mulkey joins the show to talk about the start of her season and what’s ahead for the Tigers. 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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Hour One | Thanksgiving Plans, Mansoor Delane, Huck Flynn & Saints Kicker Move 47:03

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In hour one we dive into Thanksgiving plans, celebrate Mansoor Delane being named a Thorpe Award finalist, and Huck Flynn hangs out in studio—dropping a 67 that forces us to relive the unbelievably cringe Hunter Yurachek/Reece Davis 67 moment. We wrap with the Saints signing Cade York as their new kicker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

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Hour Three | Coaching Carousel, Thanksgiving Munchies & Pontoon Parlay 46:36

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In hour three we dive into the national coaching carousel with Connor O’Gara, Chef Michael Johnson hops on for a Thanksgiving-themed Munchies, we play a little Would You Rather, and we wrap things up with the Pontoon Parlay. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf…

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Hour Three | Nick Underhill, Saints Roster Talk & Shough vs. Rattler 47:31

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In hour three Nick Underhill stops by to break down the Saints. We spend most of the hour digging into the state of the roster and diving deep into the Tyler Shough vs. Spencer Rattler debate. 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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Hour One | Christmas Movies, Oklahoma’s Leap & Saints Kicker Chaos 46:52

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In hour one we dive into Christmas movie season, talk about the impressive jump Oklahoma has made this year and the season they’re having, and we get into the Saints hosting kicker tryouts — plus the wild possibility of Justin Tucker becoming a Saint. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com…

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Hour Two | Coaching Search Heats Up & OTB Mailbag 46:43

7d ago46:43

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In hour two we dig back into the LSU head coaching search, where things stand, and what moves might be coming next. We also bust open another edition of OTB Mailbag and answer all your questions. 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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Advent 1 (A): God's Alarm Clock 35:15

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Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the First Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44.By Mockingbird

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Hour One | LSU’s Win, Hunt’s Golf Marathon & Kiffin Chaos 46:50

8d ago46:50

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In hour one we recap LSU’s win over Western Kentucky and their unbelievably lackluster offense, laugh about Hunt taking 600 straight golf swings chasing a hole-in-one, and touch on the latest waves in the Lane Kiffin drama. 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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Hour Two | PFF Grades, Red-Zone Pain & the Kiffin Offer 46:54

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In hour two we break down LSU’s PFF grades, talk about the truly brutal reality of having to kick a field goal from the one-yard line, and dive into why this team just can’t finish in the red zone. We also discuss the reported offer made to Lane Kiffin and where things stand in LSU’s coaching search. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy …

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Hour Three | Weekend Winners, Saints Talk & NFL Leaders 45:45

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In hour three we roll out Weekend Winners, Dev joins us to break down the Saints, and we close things out by looking around the NFL and talking about who’s actually leading the league right now. 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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Diego Pavia to NY? Venables > Riley, the Lane irony 1:21:35

2d ago1:21:35

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It was a sleeeeeeepy Week 13 slate in the SEC, but the guys have plenty of takeaways, including why Brent Venables took on something that Lincoln Riley couldn't, Diego Pavia solidified his status as a legitimate Heisman Trophy contender, Tennessee finally won in The Swamp and Texas waited until late November to turn on the offensive gas. The guys c…

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Hour Three | Friday Favs, Parlays & Saints Talk 46:41

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In hour three, we roll through our Friday favorites — What’s the Ticket, the Pontoon Parlay, and a look at the Saints somehow being favorites against the Falcons. 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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Hour Two | Coaching Search Heats Up & Kiffin Possibilities 46:46

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In hour two, we keep the coaching search rolling — including just how real the Lane Kiffin-to-LSU chatter might be. 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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Hour One | Kiffin Smoke, TNF Talk, & Van Buren’s Redshirt 46:47

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In hour one, we dive into the Lane Kiffin smoke and how soon we’ll actually know if he’s staying at Ole Miss. We hit Danielle Hunter and last night’s NFL action, and we break down what Michael Van Buren losing his redshirt means moving forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

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Hour Three | Inside the Shadows of the Search: LSU’s Quiet Contenders 47:39

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Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn keep the LSU coaching search rolling, shifting the spotlight from the headline names to the dark horse candidates who might deserve a closer look. Who are the under-the-radar coaches with the schemes, personality, or upside to make a surprising — but successful — fit in Baton Rouge? The guys break down several intriguing…

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Hour Two | Inside LSU’s Coaching Hunt: Kiffin’s Status, Drinkwitz’s Case & Sumrall’s Withdrawal 47:41

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Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn break down the newest twists and turns in LSU’s ongoing coaching search. What’s the latest buzz around Lane Kiffin, and how realistic is he as a target? The guys also weigh in on whether Eli Drinkwitz should be a legitimate option for the Tigers — does his résumé fit what LSU needs right now? Plus, the coaching carousel …

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Hour One | Is This the End for Nussmeier at LSU? Plus, Saints Move On from Brandin Cooks 47:37

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Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn dive into a pivotal moment for LSU as Garrett Nussmeier is listed as doubtful for the Tigers’ matchup against Western Kentucky. The guys unpack what his absence means for LSU now—and what his entire career in purple and gold should represent if this truly marks the end of his time in Baton Rouge. From flashes of brillian…

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Can Oklahoma & Vandy keep Playoff hopes alive? Shehan Jeyarajah on messy CFP, coaching carousel & Texas Tech 1:56:37

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Somehow it's the 4th Saturday of November. The guys have a loaded pod ahead of Cupcake Week in the SEC. They discuss the 4 Power Conference matchups (Mizzou-Oklahoma, Arkansas-Texas, Vandy-Kentucky and Tennessee-Florida), plus, Lock of the Week. CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah joined the show to discuss the weird developments on the College Football P…

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Hour Three | Matt Flynn's QB Rankings 46:50

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Hour Two | Coach Kim Mulkey Joins The Show 46:58

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Hour One | Could Kenny Dillingham Coach LSU !? 47:04

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Hour Three | Nick Underhill Talking Saints vs Falcons 46:59

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Hour Two | LSU QB Situation 46:51

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Hour One | Lane Kiffin To LSU !?!? 45:58

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Christ the King (C): Grace Isn't Cheap, It's Free 33:24

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Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for Christ the King, which are Jeremiah 23:1-6, Colossians 1:11-20, and Luke 23:33-43.By Mockingbird

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Hour Three | Benson Backs Loomis, Pels Move On: Flynn’s Eulogy & Weekend Winners 46:32

14d ago46:32

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ChatGPT said: Hour Three: Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn welcome Devin Snow to the show for a wide-ranging conversation on Gayle Benson’s public support of Mickey Loomis and what that means for the Saints moving forward. The guys also dig into the Pelicans’ decision to part ways with Willie Green, with Flynn closing out the hour by reading his full eu…

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Hour Two | Deep Dive: Van Buren’s First Start + Pelicans Move On from Willie Green 46:43

14d ago46:43

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Hour Two: Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn continue breaking down LSU’s win over Arkansas, turning the focus to Michael Van Buren’s first start at quarterback for the Tigers. The guys dive deeper into the film—what Van Buren did well, where he grew throughout the game, and how his debut shapes LSU’s offense moving forward. Plus, Hester and Flynn give th…

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Bayou Comeback: Hester & Flynn Break Down LSU’s 23–22 Win 47:34

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Hour One: Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn react to LSU’s wild 23–22 win over Arkansas on Saturday, a game that saw the Tigers erase a 14–0 deficit and claw their way back in classic LSU fashion. The guys fire up the film room and start breaking down the key moments, momentum swings, and adjustments that sparked the comeback. From early struggles to lat…

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Oklahoma's statement in Tuscaloosa, Kirby owns Sark, WTH A&M? 1:41:07

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Week 12 was a wild one in the SEC. The guys dig into all the matchups, including Oklahoma handing Alabama its first home SEC loss of the 2020s, Kirby Smart still owning Steve Sarkisian, A&M's baffling 60 minutes against South Carolina, Lane Kiffin getting an ironic win vs. Florida, Ahmad Hardy's historic night and a perfectly fitting interim bowl b…

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Hour One | Taylor & Matt Hold It Down, Nuss Injury Update & Van Buren Talk 45:23

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In hour one of OTB, Taylor and Matt hold down the fort as we dive into the news of Garrett Nussmeier being injured again and what that means for LSU. We break down the possibility of turning to Michael Van Buren and what the Tigers’ offense could look like if he gets the nod. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No…

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Hour Three | Friday Vibes, What’s the Ticket, & The Pontoon Parlay 46:41

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In hour three, it’s our usual Friday fun. We fire up What’s the Ticket, Rivers clocks in for her weekly shift babysitting Matt, and we wrap things up by unveiling this week’s Pontoon Parlay. 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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Hour Two | Golden Boot Talk, Richard Dickson Breaks Down Arkansas 47:24

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In hour two, we dive into the Arkansas rivalry and the history and hilarity of the Golden Boot trophy. Alondra explains why Colt McCoy is the only person she still gets nervous calling. Then Richard Dickson swoops in to save Matt and Taylor, joining the show to break down LSU–Arkansas and what to expect this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://a…

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Hour Two | Heisman Front-Runners & Coach Sian Hudson Joins the Show 46:48

19d ago46:48

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In hour two of OTB, we discuss the current Heisman Trophy front-runners and how the race is shaping up as the season winds down. Then, LSU women’s soccer head coach Sian Hudson joins the show to talk about her team’s momentum and mindset heading into the postseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

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Hour One | LSU vs. Arkansas Preview & Paul Skenes’ Cy Young Honor 47:08

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In hour one of OTB, we start breaking down LSU’s upcoming game at Arkansas—what the Tigers must fix and what they can exploit. We also celebrate former Tiger Paul Skenes being named a unanimous NL Cy Young winner, becoming the first former LSU pitcher to earn the award. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…

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Hour Three | Trey from Pro Dreams, Penix Comments & Munchies with Chef 46:54

19d ago46:54

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In hour three of OTB, we’re joined by Trey from Pro Dreams to talk sports memorabilia — and he surprises Jake with a special gift. We discuss Michael Penix’s comments about not having anyone on the sideline, and Chef Michael Johnson joins us for a round of Munchies to close out the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

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Hour Three | Saints Schedule, Dev Joins & QB Rankings 45:35

17d ago45:35

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In hour three of OTB, we look at the winnable games left on the Saints’ schedule. Dev joins us to talk Saints and LSU, and Matt updates his NFL QB rankings. 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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Hour Two | Dr. Etheredge Joins, Saban Speculation & Coaching Philosophy 46:02

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In hour two of OTB, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Etheredge. Jake gives his take on the Nick Saban to LSU rumors, and we look back at some of the head coaches who were favorites for the LSU job when Brian Kelly was hired. Jake also asks the crew whether they’d rather have a defensive-minded or offensive-minded head coach. See Privacy Policy at https:…

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Hour One | Saban to LSU? Coaching Odds & Tripod Takes Over 46:53

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The Tripod holds hour one down again! We talk about Nick Saban being the betting favorite to become the next head coach at LSU and take a look at some of the other odds and names being floated around the country. 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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Hour Two | Two-QB Talk, UCLA to SoFi & LSU Hoops Hype 44:58

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Jake joins us for hour two! We dive deeper into the Brian Kelly contract situation, discuss UCLA’s attempt to move from the Rose Bowl to SoFi Stadium, Matt talks about LSU possibly having a two-QB system with Nuss and Van Buren, and we wrap up with some LSU basketball talk as the men remain undefeated early in the season. See Privacy Policy at http…

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Hour One | Tripod Tuesday, BK’s Buyout & Weekend Winners 47:01

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In hour one of OTB, it’s the Tripod holding it down! We talk some Monday Night Football, react to new reports about Brian Kelly wanting his full buyout, and do a late edition of Weekend Winners. 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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Hour Three | Saints Talk, Soup Debates & Daboll’s Downfall 45:50

21d ago45:50

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We kick off hour three of OTB talking Saints with Nick Underhill! We discuss Tyler Shough and the idea of tanking for draft position. OTB Mailbag takes a turn as we get stuck debating what actually qualifies as a soup. We pay our respects to Brian Daboll after his firing from the Giants and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench. See Privacy Policy at…

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Pentecost 23 (C): E-Z Bake Oven 27:29

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Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, which are Malachi 4:1-2a, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, and Luke 21:5-19.By Mockingbird

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Hour Three | LSU Film, Tyler Shough, and NFL Talk 45:49

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In hour three of OTB, we break down some LSU film from the Alabama game and take a closer look at what went wrong. We talk more about Tyler Shough’s performance in the Saints’ win over the Panthers, and we wrap up with a look around the rest of the NFL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…