Best Matt Binder Podcasts (2025)

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EP 332: Big Jellyfish Man (featuring guest Rowan Ward) 1:12:32

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Rowan Ward returned to the Bench to team with Tako against Walling and Luks in a horsey-themed game hosted by Snyder. Much equine knowledge was shared, including the facts that all horses like shiny things and are descended from known horses, a famous racehorse may have worn a hairpiece, and there's no rule that says a horse can't play baseball. In…

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EP 331: The One With the Webbed Feet 1:25:57

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This all-Benchwarmer affair, hosted by Bohmbach, pitted the OG team of Scott & Mason versus the New School team of Dave & Snyder. In this episode, Mason travelled back to 1995 after hitting his F1 key, Bohmbach gave a trigger warning to Dan AFTER reading a question (what a knucklehead - sorry Dan), we were forced to imagine John Clayton and Clay Ai…

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Family Fights 1:03:14

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Thanksgiving is around the corner and that means we are all gearing up to reunite with a racist grandpa or pedophile uncle. Have no fear, we are here to guide you through that journey. We also touch on the Epstein emails, Apple TV’s Pluribus, and Liam’s NFL football journey. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLO…

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EP 330: What's a Wilmer? (featuring Assistant Coach Trevor Hogg & guest Tommy Wortz) 1:17:43

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Assistant Coach Trevor Hogg returned to the bench, along with Benchbro Tommy Wortz for this Snyder-hosted game. Both teams took ABBA-themed names for no apparent reason. Tommy asked if "Saturn Nuts" means what we all think, and Scott decided that Bae-Blade had to be the nickname of Wesley Snipes’ wife. Local connections between Trevor and Tommy wer…

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Stink Kit w/ Rusty Featherstone 1:10:24

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On today's episode, Binder leaks footage of her getting ROBBED, Liam leaks videos of him doing his newest hobby, and Angus leaks a big fat poo. We are also joined by our pal Rusty Featherstone for some more stinky stuff. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfrid…

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EP 329: Why don't we have an ABA team? (featuring Assistant Coach Scott Hyland) 1:32:16

18d ago1:32:16

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Assistant Coach Scott Hyland returned to the Bench for this Dave-hosted game. In this episode, Dave scored a trifecta with three Whooo?! calls from Bohmbach, Snyder checked in with the semi-inappropriate answer of Ronal...do's Nuts, we learned that a certain fast food franchise has items in Milwaukee that don't seem to exist anywhere else #shakegat…

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Perfect Puzzle Pieces 1:14:05

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Prince Andrew loses his titles, Binder’s feet are in yogurt, and the gang takes the Enneagram test with wildly different results. Liam’s Halloween costume backfires, Will got swarmed at Six Flags, and Emily’s Instagram feed gets taken over by the Chinese.SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https:…

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EP 328: We Call That a Woody Johnson (featuring Equipment Manager John Ross) 1:12:05

28d ago1:12:05

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Ede hosts this game, pitting the first-ever pairing of the Benchwarmer Daves vs. Scott & Equipment Manager of our Patreon team, John Ross. In this game, Luks & Wortz nearly pull off the biggest backup truck answer ever, and in the same round, John and Scott have one of the most awkward misses ever. When John recovers, he points out that it really d…

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More Tricks Than Treats 1:09:30

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! On today’s episode, the guys are in full costume sharing spooky stories… but Binder is the spookiest of them all with her extensive list of YouTube video ideas from when she was in high school.SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypodSUPP…

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EP 327: That's Right, Birds Do Swoop (featuring guest Trey Cleeter) 1:13:22

1M ago1:13:22

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Trey Cleeter returns to the Bench, teaming up with Scott against Bohmbach and Dave in a Tako-hosted game. In this episode, Dave and Bohmbach attempt to spoil a future question with their team name, Scott and Trey have to decide on an answer between one-fourth of Petey Pablo's Freek-a-Leek, Dave does one of the more impressive things ever heard on t…

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The Goon Files w/ Matt McCusker 1:59:55

1M ago1:59:55

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After releasing his special directed by our pal Tyler Falbo, comedian Matt McCusker joins us to discuss his feelings on the Hawk Tuah girl, the financial reality of comedy specials, and how having kids affects hobbies. and why Jersey is America’s heart. Liam is still off the sauce and Matt teaches us how to tell if your girlfriend is from New Jerse…

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EP 326: Chuck Woolery, Heisman Trophy Winner (featuring Equipment Manager Ian Hollenberg) 1:05:29

1M ago1:05:29

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David hosts this episode, featuring Equipment Manager Ian Hollenberg, teaming with Walling, competing against Scott and the newest Benchwarmer, Josh Snyder. The teams struggle early with some rhyming scheme issues, until Snyder points out to Scott that they aren't obligated to rhyme when they talk to each other. Snyder and Scott wonder whether it i…

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Big City Binder 1:05:21

2M ago1:05:21

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We've switched things up for today with Binder in NYC With Gus. Liam has been getting into women's volleyball, Will explores the benefits of working for ICE, and Binder's date this week might be hitting too close to home. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfri…

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EP 325: Second Ugliest Player Next to Sam Cassell (featuring guest Matt Fraier) 1:15:35

1M ago1:15:35

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New guest Matt Fraier joined the Bench for this game hosted by Josh (the non-rabbi). In this episode, Matt calls Dave "Rude!" after a shot is taken at Murray State, Walling doesn't think that Will Shipley had a dad..., Mason would like us to stay away from John Popper, Dave and Mason were stuck on double letters, and Dave stated during the Halftime…

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Ghost Mode 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

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Liam goes ghost hunting with Luke Null, who spends an hour and a half drinking alone in an abandoned asylum. Liam’s off the sauce and pretending to be an athlete again, ChatGPT is concerned about Binder’s mental health, and Will’s starting to feel comfortable in his own skin this Halloween.SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collecti…

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EP 324: Yiddish Mischief (featuring guest Jake Manne) 1:04:45

2M ago1:04:45

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Gone Fishing 1:05:58

2M ago1:05:58

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Angus joins Liam on his tuna finishing trip, except spoiler alert: no tuna was caught. Instead, there were a whole lotta whales, bonita, and poop filled toilets. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: HEAD TO https://HIMS.COM/FRIDAY…

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EP 323: Can You Say Kikuchi on a Podcast? (featuring Assistant Coach Will Weiss) 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

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In this Tako-hosted game, Assistant Coach Will Weiss teams up with Mason to take on Josh and Scott, who have no chance of winning since they aren't playing against Ede. In this episode, Scott earns Triple Gold Club status, Alonzo Mourning plays defense, Scott can't think of any Black Russians, Josh makes what has to be the first Caroline in the Cit…

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THE ONUS 1:26:15

2M ago1:26:15

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Today we are talking Mortal Kombat obsessions, creepy hotel coolers, and a mysterious pigeon on a leash. Liam is hype for his tuna fishing trip, Will spirals after losing $400 on football bets, and Emily navigates the onus of running the show.SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowco…

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EP 322: Are we in the Trust Tree? (featuring guest Tommy Wortz) 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

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Tommy Wortz, host of the Leadoff Show in Milwaukee, makes his debut on the Bench to partner with his brother Dave, our latest Benchwarmer. Their opponents were Eric Ede and David Luks in this Walling-hosted affair. Walling brought the return of the Shannon Sharpe-inspired pre- and post- game round, which basically resulted in Luks sounding like Daf…

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Sting Ring w/ Luke Null 1:24:32

2M ago1:24:32

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With Will gone, Liam holds down the fort with our friend of the program, Luke Null. The boys talk tales from Luke’s time at SNL, nude beaches, and what happens when everyone on a movie set gets diarrhea.SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypodSUPPORT OUR S…

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EP 321: "Undeserved" Hosted by Lynn Swann 1:22:28

2M ago1:22:28

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Dave Wortz returned to the Bench to host his first official episode as the newest Benchwarmer . During the game, we all agreed that Trevor Lawrence and Trent Richardson "had good season" and Dave informed the teams that David was very happy about a Jewish-sounding nickname, but unfortunately it was not Dr. Layupstein (aka Maccabe…

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Theory Crafting 1:16:28

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Today was a rough one. Liam shares more alien lore, Angus educates us on the Nepal government, and Binder does NOT understand simple imagery. SHIND TEE IS RESTOCKED: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: DOWNLOAD BETTERHELP AND GET 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH…

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EP 320: He Walked So Adam Dunn Could Run (featuring Assistant Coach Marc Grenier) 1:15:14

3M ago1:15:14

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Assistant Coach Marc Grenier returns to the Bench after a 9-month hiatus to team with Scott, competing against Markkus & Eric Ede. Luks hosts the game and witnesses Markkus throwing a tirade on question 1. It really doesn't take much. Both teams foreshadow an answer from the 4th quarter in early discussions. Important life questions are also ponder…

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Windy City Gus 1:16:55

3M ago1:16:55

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In our first ever (half) remote episode, Will is reporting to us LIVE from the Big Apple. We cover what life is like in the big city, how Liam is coping with living alone, and how Binder should be replaced with a service dog. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almos…

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EP 319: Mike Tyson is KITH! (featuring Head Coach Dave Wortz & Equipment Manager Hugh Gitlin) 1:09:38

3M ago1:09:38

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Head Coach Dave Wortz and Equipment Manager Hugh Gitlin returned to the Bench for this Josh-hosted game. Walling wished everyone a Happy Hatch Chili Season before he rubbed his eye after handling peppers...PSA - wash your hands! In this episode, Markkus checked out of an entire quarter due to the sports involved, after a Halftime Show question Dave…

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Dance Odor w/ Dan Soder 2:03:11

3M ago2:03:11

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Comedian Dan Soder joins the pod to unpack the insanity of indie wrestling, puberty horror stories, and the strange world of AI boyfriends. Will is off to New York for a few months, Liam recounts the tale of a childhood friend selling pocket pussies, and Binder brings back gifts from her Harry Potter adventure.FOLLOW DAN SODER: https://www.instagra…

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EP 318: Thinking About Ming-Na Wen 51:21

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It's an all-Benchwarmer affair, and an all-women's sports game! In this episode, Scott tries to trade David to Throwback Trivia Takedown before the trade deadline, one team has their name changed mid-episode to the Old Pervs (guess which one?), we have a Magic Mike/Disney crossover discussion, we discuss softball pitchers who look like they play fo…

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Grizzliest Men 1:40:35

3M ago1:40:35

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Gus has gone Hollywood so today we are joined by our pals Billy Langdon and Gerry Kenah. We talk horror comedy movies, pooping in North Korea, and what it means to be a juggalo. Gerry barely survived the Rose Bowl, Billy battles eye boogers, and Liam obsesses over the Grizzly Man. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-po…

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EP 317: Masculine, Perfectly Normal-Sized Hands That Are Not a Problem (featuring Assistant Coach David Fudor) 1:04:23

4M ago1:04:23

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Assistant Coach David Fudor returned to the Bench for this Ede-hosted game. During Ede's all-hockey Curriculum Vitae quarter, Tako inquired if Ede was talking about Vince or Dom when referencing Wayne Gretzky's brother. After that quarter was finished, Josh proclaimed that "we are good at hockey questions" (and you may be too). During halftime, Jos…

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Binder Tea Party 1:16:14

4M ago1:16:14

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On today’s episode, we dive into everything from love bombing to shit nukes, and the rise and fall of Tobey Maguire in the Pussy Posse. Liam is gearing up for a Jaws pilgrimage to Martha’s Vineyard, Will recounts a homecoming dinner gone horribly wrong, and Emily tells the story of her very expensive rookie mistake at her first job. SUPPORT BLANDIN…

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EP 316: Sorry, France (featuring Head Coach Dave Wortz) 1:22:17

4M ago1:22:17

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Head Coach Dave Wortz returned to the Bench for this Tako-written game hosted by Markkus. For the first time, Dave did not have a new job to announce during introductions. With it being Episode 316, Markkus busted out his best Lou Holtz impersonation of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Josh declared his frustration with loose rhyming schemes. We also learn…

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Haunted Train Ride 1:18:31

4M ago1:18:31

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On today’s episode, Christian Wilkins kisses his teammate, Davis Clarke poops blood, and David goes to the dentist. Will traces his back problems to his days of high school rowing, Liam is convinced that ring camera alien footage is real, and Andrew steps in for Emily with a tale of a pedophile train conductor. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fri…

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EP 315: Does RJ Harvey Look More Like Walling or Markkus? (featuring guest Scott Hyland) 1:19:21

4M ago1:19:21

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Scott Hyland returned to the Bench and drew the short straw, having to team up with Josh, for this music-heavy Mason-hosted game. After the first two questions Josh proclaimed that the game was #toomuchminnesotaadjacent, but it did not take long for him to get super salty during the second quarter (and not solely due to a repeat quarter style). How…

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Delirious 1:03:47

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We recorded this one at 7:40 AM and it shows. There’s FIFA meltdowns with Falbo, childhood puking trauma, and weapon fantasies. Will is nursing a mysterious foot injury, Liam wants to buy a gun, and Emily reveals her past as a college vape kingpin. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.…

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EP 314: Drivers Who End in A$$ (featuring Assistant Coach Jerry Philbin) 1:02:05

4M ago1:02:05

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Assistant Coach Jerry Philbin joins the squad to team with Tako, competing against Scott & Mason, in this David-hosted game. From the get-go, it is clear that Scott has forgotten that he has teamed with Mason more than 20 times in the past, as he treats him like a guest. Mason demonstrates his knowledge of first ladies of the U.S., going back to Gr…

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Speed Wobble 1:11:30

4M ago1:11:30

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Trump’s explicit Epstein letter, animatronic puppets, and leaking balloon knots— this episode has it all. Liam is hiding from his opps, Will has a barber who also trims his foreskin, and Emily has new downstairs neighbor lore that now includes possible podcast crossover suspects. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod…

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EP 313: Karl-Anthony Towns, MD (featuring guest Colin Ireland) 1:05:18

4M ago1:05:18

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Newcomer Colin Ireland joined the Bench to team up with Benchwarmer Emeritus Dan, reuniting half of an old trivia team (The Four Horsemen), in this #toomuchminnesota Josh-hosted game. Early on, Dan inquired if a stanza from a Sporting Haiku question was a Meatloaf reference, which triggered Scott to say, "Oh, hi mom!" Mason informed the crew that h…

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Pee Pond w/ Luke Null 1:34:29

5M ago1:34:29

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Luke Null joins the pod for an episode that kicks off with satanic literature and ends in grandma orgasms. Luke reads the Devil’s book next to a crying nun on a plane, Will buys a schizophrenic TikTok preacher’s 400-page manifesto, and Liam thinks a tree is God while golfing and screams at an old woman in a pro shop. FOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instag…

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EP 312: So Many Reggies (featuring Assistant Coaches Trevor Hogg & John Ross) 1:04:18

5M ago1:04:18

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Scott hosted this fascinating matchup when Assistant Coach Trevor Hogg teamed with unable-to-pronounce-his-own-name Tako against Assistant Coach John Ross and Notorious Steals Guy, David. The teams were challenged with some great trivia, but managed to work in discussions of lost NBA brother, Lopez Lopez, all the reasons an answer could NOT be Nels…

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EP 311: The Smash Mouth Ship of Theseus (featuring Equipment Manager Yael Wylie) 1:10:03

5M ago1:10:03

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Equipment Manager Yael Wylie returned to the Bench to host this game. It was determined early that Limp Bizkit is the Nickelback of rap rock, Josh proclaimed "I'm dumb!" when he forgot there was a theme to Sporting Haikus (but are we 100% sure Mikko Rantanen isn't of Asian decent?), Ede is pretty sure that Takeo Spikes is French, Scott's favorite E…

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Poop Cruise w/ Steph Tolev 1:37:33

5M ago1:37:33

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Steph Tolev joins us fresh off her Netflix special to talk zoo gorilla attacks, Blue Man Group drama, and tells the grossest story you've ever heard. Will is getting spooked by Ai, Liam opens up about getting arrested as a teen, and Emily has a security guard. Follow Steph: https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/?hl=en Steph’s Special: https://www.ne…

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EP 310: This Is a Farce! 1:09:07

5M ago1:09:07

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David hosted this underappreciated (or maybe properly appreciated) All-Benchwarmer game. We had trivia that was powered by Ancestry.com, where we learned that Kobe Bryant could be 3rd cousins with Steve Nash (but unlikely). The teams discussed who might voice Pablo Sandoval in a cartoon tribute to the mid-2010s San Francisco Giants. There was an ea…

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Hos Long To Poop My Friend Out 1:07:53

5M ago1:07:53

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Karen Read is FREE!!!! Today we break down the messiest parts of the case including Brian Higgins going undercover, disgusting texts about Karen, and why Chloe the dog may be the real suspect. Liam is sick and spiraling, Will considers eating a body to cover up a crime, and Emily has a new fidget toy.SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.sh…

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EP 309: He Died the Next Day (featuring General Manager Riley Scherer) 1:08:03

5M ago1:08:03

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General Manager Riley Scherer returned to the Bench for this Ede-hosted game. Right off the bat, an over/under was set at 3.5 drinks for Riley (bet the over). Josh was not amused with the Halftime Show until he realized that Trey Parker and Matt Stone must have made all three movies. And during a fourth quarter hockey question, Riley reminisced abo…

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Willing & Able To Assist 1:13:15

6M ago1:13:15

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We dive into Trump Mobile, Fortnite distraction theory, and the Batman sequel apocalypse on this week’s ep. Will smoked too much weed and binged Scavenger’s Reign until 8am, Liam returned from a wild weekend of shows in Charleston and Emily is trying to kickstart her TikTok career. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-p…

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EP 308: All I am is a cheerleader right now (featuring guest host Nick Arno) 1:01:40

5M ago1:01:40

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Guest Nick Arno (from the Rounding Third podcast) returned to the Bench to host an all-baseball game for Luks & Scott to play against Markkus & Benchwarmer Emeritus Dan Lundberg. During this game, we found out that Dan has not been spending his post-Benchwarmer retirement studying modern baseball. Later, Markkus cracked out his favorite Randy Johns…

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The Candy Draft (featuring Adam Speas from Throwback Trivia Takedown along with Jack and Jeremy from Rain Delay Theater) 50:55

6M ago50:55

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It is finally here....... The Candy draft!! Ede is joined by Adam Speas from Throwback Trivia Takedown and Jeremy Dionisio and Jack Swokowski from Rain Delay Theater. They all sit down and have a good ole fashion Candy Draft. What could be more fun than drafting your favorite candy? LEts us know who had the best draft. Also be sure to check out Thr…

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Shake It For Me 1:07:51

6M ago1:07:51

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Fleet Week came early this episode as we unpack a high school cheating story that somehow leads to military service. Will almost quits the pod to join a fake company, Liam thinks he’s turning Japanese, and Binder threw a party to save company morale and gave a guy a tattoo.SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW …

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EP 307: Andrew Versus the Tornado (featuring guest Andrew Vahlenkamp) 1:19:25

6M ago1:19:25

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Guest Andrew Vahlenkamp returned to the Bench for this Josh-hosted game to play with Mason against Walling & Tako, who teamed up for the first time ever! During this game, Tako triggered Andrew's Alexa before the game even started, Josh asked the first free-response question in BTP history (we think), Andrew had to avoid a tornado during the record…