Episodes

NFL free agency is already shaking up the league, the NBA trade deadline delivered some massive moves, and Nazem Kadri is officially back with the Avalanche. Jimmy Pallotto and Niko Bryant break down the biggest storylines ac...

March is here and the sports calendar is heating up. On Episode 268 of The Far End of the Bench, Jimmy Pallotto and Niko Bryant break down conference tournament week in college basketball as teams prepare for March Madness an...

🇺🇸 Red, White & OWNED. Team USA sweeps Canada in the Olympic Gold Medal round and closes out the 2026 Winter Olympics in dominant fashion. We break down what the sweep means, why this rivalry still hits different, and whether...

We took a breath — now we’re back. Episode 266 kicks off with a full Super Bowl breakdown, what surprised us, and what it means for the offseason. From there we hit the Olympic storylines before setting the stage for the most...

Jordan Maxon is back — and when our most-frequent guest checks in, it’s never quiet. In this second bonus show, Jimmy from The Far End of the Bench goes solo to welcome back the host of The Maxon Report for a raw, honest brea...

Bonus content alert 🚨 Before the main episode drops, we’re warming up with a special preview show as Daren Briare, host of the Fatboy Fadeaway Sports Podcast, joins The Far End of the Bench. We’re talking ball, setting the ta...

We’re back after a week off and it’s officially Super Bowl week. 🏈🔥 The Seahawks and Patriots are headed to the big game, and we break down how each team punched their ticket, what really mattered in their playoff runs, and h...

Pressure doesn’t create outcomes — it reveals them. Conference Championship Weekend delivered everything January football promises: legacy moments, season-ending mistakes, and teams that simply weren’t built for the stage. We...

From perfect to pandemonium. Indiana completes a historic run, finishing a perfect season and capturing the first national championship in program history. We break down what made this title run inevitable, what it means for ...

Championship Weekend doesn’t care how you got here — only who survives. The AFC and NFC titles are set, and the margins are razor thin. In Denver, it’s Patriots vs. Broncos — discipline, defense, and toughness collide with a ...

🔥 January football went completely OFF THE RAILS. The CFP delivered chaos. Wild Card Weekend brought carnage. And now everything points toward a National Title showdown with everything on the line. In Episode 263 of The Far E...

Five playoff games are in the books — and the NFL postseason has already flipped the script. Dynasties are wobbling. Narratives are dying. And one game is still left to drop the hammer. We’re going LIVE to break down what act...

Black Monday didn’t disappoint. We break down every NFL coaching firing, what it means for each franchise, and which jobs just became the most attractive — and the most toxic. From there, we shift to the College Football Play...

Episode 261 of The Far End of the Bench hits every major storyline across the sports world. We start in Denver with Nikola Jokic’s injury and what it means for the Nuggets moving forward. Then we shift to the ice, where the A...

The calculators are out. The tears are flowing. And the Bengals’ playoff hopes? Officially cooked. 🧮😭 On Episode 260 of The Far End of the Bench, we dive headfirst into NFL Playoff chaos, starting with first-round picks as th...

College football chaos doesn’t take a week off — and neither do we. Episode 259 kicks off with the fallout at Notre Dame and all the madness since the CFB Playoff bracket dropped. We break down every first-round matchup, what...

Benchwarmer Nation, buckle up — this week is loaded. Lane Kiffin is on the move again, leaving Ole Miss and shaking up the SEC. We break down what it means for college football and how it impacts the CFP Outlook heading into ...

Benchwarmer Nation… Feast Week just delivered a FULL plate of chaos and we are here for every bite. This week, Jimmy and Niko break down Rivalry Weekend across college football — the matchups that will decide the season, the ...

The Far End of the Bench is BACK! Episode 256 comes in hot as we dive straight into the wild late-season College Football Playoff rankings, who’s legit, who’s cooked, and who controls their destiny as chaos takes over the CFP...

The boys might be on a bye week… but the content doesn’t take a break! Jimmy P jumps on the mic to deliver some quick-fire NFL Week 11 picks, roast Pat Narduzzi’s wild “100–10” comment, and keep the competitive flame alive wh...

This week on The Far End of the Bench, Jimmy Pallotto and Niko Bryant dive into one of the most unforgettable sports weekends in recent memory! ⚾️🔥 The Dodgers make history with back-to-back World Series titles — is this the ...

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED: 10/28/2025 The title says it all, Brian Kelly is the latest name added to the Power 5 coaching hit list in college football after losing badly at home to Texas A&M, hear what the guys think are the best o...

The Broncos made the biggest comeback in NFL history with 33 points in the 4th quarter. Clearly things need to get better, but it always is nicer to correct a win than a loss. The guys both have practices to attend so it is a...

There are two truths in every coaches life, you will be hired and you will be fire. This week after another loss as a 20 point favorite Penn State canned James Franklin. The Broncos forgot to pack their offense but still come...