Episodes

Benchwarmers! In true FeOTB fashion we had a minor malfunction while recording this episode. Zoom only picked up about half the audio which means that though you get a taste of Jim on the show, but JDash will have to make a triumphant return further down the line. But, if you read the title you know we have a very special guest joining us for the time being, Jim Meurnier the commissioner of the Unhinged Sports Network and resident Boston sports fan talks to Jimmy and Niko about the conception of...

Benchwarmers what is up!? We are excited to bring you another episode on the bench and we had tons to discuss. First we kick off another December episode with our Christmas discussion, this week we talk about our top 4 movies of all time and no Die Hard is not on the list. Then Jimmy and Niko talk about the outlook of college football moving towards the end of the year, what happens to Jim Harbaugh if Michigan is able to upset Ohio State this Saturday? Also had to throw in some discussion of the...

Benchwarmers! Thank you all so much for tuning in for another week of the Far End of the Bench Niko and Jimmy have a banger episode once again coming at you, we had to do something big to follow up Thanksgiving weekend so we decided that all episodes in December will start with a Christmas themed discussion! Plus the guys discuss everything from the past week in sports, no matter how bad they were. Everything from the Tyson fight all the way through to our end of show segments is top quality in ...

Benchwarmers! Welcome back for another week of listening to Niko and Jimmy on the Far End of the Bench, not gonna lie one of our hosts had a tough week. This is why Jimmy kicks off the episode with a more somber Center of Attention regarding Joe Burrow's interview. But after that its nothing but heat and the guys really bring it this week, college football fallout from the past weekend, NBA Free Agency and how the off-season is shaping the first few games coming up in December. As always Niko an...

Benchwarmers! Well after we got to be hyped up for "Victory Wednesday" a couple weeks ago, unfortunately we had a "Come to Jesus Wednesday" after both the Bengals and Broncos were taken down badly this past Sunday. But its not all doom and gloom, Niko finally gets to talk some NBA Free Agency and who he thinks the Nuggets should target before the December start date, as well as some discussion of college football and big news on that front. We even introduce a new segment that you will have to t...

What's up Benchwarmers!? You know we couldn't have Agusta national hosting the Masters and not give you the coverage this event deserves, and since Niko and Jimmy aren't as big of golf fans as most we brought in reinforcements in the form of an original listener to the podcast, and longtime fried Jeremy Feerer. Jeremy started listening to the show way back when it was just Jimmy on Center of Attention and one thing Jeremy is not is shy, in this episode we talk about Indiana University sports tha...

Benchwarmers! We can't believe that we are already up to 14 episodes, but even more surprising is you guys seem to be loving listening/watching to our dumb asses rant on everything from the EPL to the NFL and for that we thank you! Another banger episode this week as Niko and Jimmy kick off what will end up being a huge week for everything FeOTB and UnHinged, not only do you get our episode today but Friday we spend an hour breaking down the Masters with one of the original listeners of this sho...

Benchwarmers! Its Victory Wednesday!!! We have a great show for you all this week and the guys are in great moods as both the Bengals and Broncos got very different but equally as impressive victories on Sunday. Plus we have Clemson Notre Dame to talk about, Trevor Lawrence not being available and has the Big 12 eliminated itself from the College Football Playoff as Texas upset Oklahoma State to drop them from the ranks of the unbeaten. As always we give a full preview of the upcoming week and r...

Benchwarmers!! Welcome back for another week of sports with Niko and Jimmy, and happy last week of Spooktober. This is a jam packed pod and we get things kicked off with Jimmy giving a tribute to his former wrestling coach and Colorado High School Coaching Hall of Fame member Ray Barron who unfortunately passed away early Monday morning from complications of brain cancer. Then the guys give you some last minute Halloween ideas before the big day gets here. Then its sports talk all the way, start...

If you like hearing sports debates between friends, and occasionally an interview with prominent sports figures this is the podcast for you! Niko Bryant and Jimmy Pallotto have been lifelong friends and teammates and now they want you to join them on the Far End of the Bench as their playing careers have come and gone, their sports knowledge and fanaticism has not wavered. Live every Wednesday on the Unhinged Sports Network, unhingedsn.com, from 1-3pm EST you will want to tune in for recaps, pic...

Benchwarmers!! How awesome was Birdman? We are so glad you all seem to be enjoying our interview with the "Visionist" himself, this week we get back to business as usual talking all kinds of football, the MLB playoffs, and UFC 254 coming up. Jimmy also kicks the episode off with a tribute to Doc Emerick who decided to retire following the 2020 NHL season for the Center of Attention segment. Also sticking with the Halloween theme the guys give their top 4 Halloween candies and of course there was...

Hey hey Benchwarmers do we have a week's worth of content for you! I'm not gonna spoil it in the description lets just say be sure to stay tuned throughout the whole show for a huge, I'm sorry, HUGE announcement. As for this episode it is a banger as well, we have new mics which give us a new sound but ultimately Niko and Jimmy discuss and argue about a lot in this new episode. NBA Finals reactions, MLB Playoff update, NCAA football for the first time, and then lots of discussion about the NFL b...

We are UnHinged!!! This is the first episode being played live on the Unhinged Network, unhingedsn.com, and it was a doozy. Niko's Center of Attention sheds some more light on the Miami "Heat Culture" we hear so much of. Then the guys go full sports geek for 2 hours talking NBA Finals, MLB Playoffs, and best of all NFL Football. This is a huge milestone for us getting to be on the Unhinged Sports Network and we hope you all enjoy. Follow the pod on social media @FeOTBpod for Twitter and Instagr...

What a weekend in sports. Hopefully all you benchwarmers enjoyed wall to wall sports action between NCAA football, NBA and NHL Playoffs, and of course the NFL being back. It was a lot to take in and if you missed any of it this is the episode for you. Jimmy Starts it off by expressing his new found love for the Nuggets, then the guys talk NBA Finals, Tampa winning the cup, and much more. Beside to listen and maybe re-listen to get everything. Follow the podcast on social media @FeOTBpod for Ins...

Benchwarmers we have a special bonus MMA breakdown for the big UFC 253 card happening Saturday night. With an event this size Niko and Jimmy brought in some help and a familiar voice to those fans of Gunnison Sports Talk Radio and Center of Attention, Rev "The Problem" Koka. Not much else other than just diving into this episode dripping with MMA knowledge, plus a quick update on the Nuggets series. Follow Rev on social media @revkoka, the podcast @FeOTBpod, and our new network (twitter) @Netwo...

On this episode the guys make the big announcement official we are UnHinged!!!! We are excited to work with the network and grow all our brands together. Niko starts the pod off with a bag talking about the #FraudCity Nuggets taking game 3. Then proper NFL discussion and Niko laments the Broncos Injury bug. And as always normal segments at the end with beats play and player of the week. Be sure to bookmark unhingedsn.com for the launch October 10th. Follow Unhinged on twitter and instagram @Netw...

On this weeks episode we start with Who Dey! Center of Attention with the Italian Stallion Jimmy Pallotto then its Niko's time to shine as the guyss discuss the Nuggets and what they have meant to the city of Denver during this time. Obviously football happened so there's plenty of that kind of conversation but the Nuggets truly earned all the attention we throw at them this week. Remember to follow the podcast on social media @FeOTBpod on twitter and instagram. Subscribe to the show and rate a...

This week the guys are a bit more cordial and we get into great info right from the start. Happy 1st week mom NFL. Niko talk about Drew Lock and the Broncos upcoming season for the Center of Attention segment. Then once the rest of the episode starts Jimmy and Niko basically go 50 minutes of recap from the Nuggets coming back to win game 7 against Utah and now battling the Clippers, to the Avalanche and their devastating end of the season. At about 50 minutes in the regular segments begin and t...

This week the guys disagree on basically everything Niko has much more of an optimistic outlook on the Nuggs and Avs and management in general. The NBA Playoffs are heating up and of course the guys have to talk some MMA and football as well. Special segment on Chadwick Boseman and his tragic passing last week as well. The ending segments are entertaining as usual with the normal verbal barbs being traded to see who will win the week. Go follow @FeOTBpod on both Instagram and Twitter, we live t...

This episode of Far End of the Bench begins with a special tribute for the Black Mamba Kobe Bryant as his birthday and national day to be recognized, 8/24, was this past Monday. Niko uses the Center of Attention segment at the beginning of the pod to do so. For this week's episode Jimmy and Niko decided to shake things up and instead of regimenting the show this week the guys discuss whatever is on their mind in the world of sports. Niko explains his feelings toward the Nuggets recent string of...

Be sure to like, subscribe, rate and review the pod. Join us on the bench by following @FeOTBpod on twitter and Instagram! Enjoy Episode 2! Time Stamps - Center of Attention :20sec - Recaps 8:20 . NHL 9:00 . NBA 17:40 . UFC 43:40 - Beats of the Week 54:55 - Play of the Week 1hr 4min - Player of the Week 1hr 6min - Game of the Week 1hr 10min

Welcome to the new Far End of The Bench podcast. If you were expecting Center of Attention you are in the right place but a little behind on the news. Niko Bryant and myself Jimmy Pallotto bring a new take on sports going on in the world all from the far end of the bench. Please follow the podcast social medias @FeOTBPOD on both Instagram and Twitter to keep up with content surrounding the podcast and vote in listener polls, you also have free reign to chirp at us any time you see fit. Please su...

This is a bittersweet moment where we aren't saying goodbye to Center of Attention but we are saying hello to a brand new sports podcast with a familiar face, Niko Bryant. Starting next week this podcast feed will be transitioned to Far End of the Bench which will be a sports podcast where we talk major news in the sporting world plus a host of other segments. As for today's episode we are replaying the first time Niko joined Center of Attention way back in January to remind you all of his voic...

Big News for our listeners of this show, after sending out the message on last week's episode about wanting a cohost for the podcast that position has been filled. Staring here in the next few weeks a familiar voice joins me as Niko Bryant will now be the cohost moving forward. Along with this change we will be rebranding the show's title and logo picture but the episodes will still be released on this feed in your podcast platform you listen with. You will recognize the picture change as well a...