Episodes

Waddle to Denver?! The Broncos make a BLOCKBUSTER move and we break down what it means for the offense and the AFC landscape. Then it’s officially BRACKET SEASON—our Bracket Brawl is LIVE with $100 on the line, and we reveal our full first round picks and how they shape Round 2. Quick hits around the NBA & NHL before wrapping with Player & Benchwarmer of the Week. Madness is here… let’s ride.

The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships are here and Jimmy Pallotto is breaking down his full tournament predictions. In this Far End of the Bench bonus preview, Jimmy goes weight class by weight class from 125 lbs through Heavyweight, analyzing the biggest matchups, potential upsets, and the wrestlers most likely to leave as NCAA Champions. After predicting every bracket, the show wraps up with final team score projections and national title picks heading into the biggest weekend in college wre...

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 across the sports world while getting ready for March Madness and March Mattness. #NFLFreeAgency #NBATradeDeadline #MarchMadness #Avalanche #FEOTB

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 and the NCAA Tournament. The guys also take a hard look at the Denver Nuggets, whose frustrating stretch continues as the NBA playoff race approaches. Next, Jimmy and Niko dive into their first post-NFL Combine mock draft discussion, looking at how the 2026 NFL Draft picture...

🇺🇸 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 Canada’s run was overrated from the start. But back in Denver… 🏀 The Nuggets come out of the All-Star Break flat after a brutal comeback loss — so Jimmy has to ask Niko the real question: Is it time to hit the panic button? Are we overreacting in February… or are there...

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 chaotic and exciting stretch in sports: March Madness, the NBA playoff race tightening up, and the NHL push toward the postseason. Plus, Player of the Week and Benchwarmer of the Week — because accountability never takes a break. Extra reps start now.

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 breakdown of Super Bowl 60, the brutal reality of the Bengals’ season, and the coaching shakeups reshaping the AFC North. From Cincinnati frustration to division-wide power shifts, Maxon brings the Ohio perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. This one is exactly what a bonus...

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 table for what’s coming next, and letting the conversation go wherever it wants to go — because that’s usually where the best takes live. This isn’t a recap. It’s not a prediction show. It’s a bench-side conversation with someone who sees the game the same way we do: honest,...

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 how this matchup sets up on the biggest stage. We also dive into Super Bowl prop bets, the fun ones, the smart ones, and the ones that might make you look like a genius or a lunatic by Sunday night. Plus, Nikola Jokic is back, and after barely talking basketball for the la...

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’re breaking down how and why teams broke in the biggest moments of the season: 🏈 AFC Championship: Patriots @ Broncos 🏈 NFC Championship: Rams @ Seahawks From coaching decisions and late-game execution to quarterback pressure and playoff identity, we’re cutting through...

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 the future of Indiana football, and why this season deserves its place in college football history. Then the NFL flips the script. We recap every Divisional Round playoff game, where chaos ruled, margins disappeared, and legacies were tested. Wild finishes, coaching decis...

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 Super Bowl trip on the line. One team leans on experience and opportunism. The other on resilience and momentum. There will be no style points — just execution when it matters most. In the NFC, Rams vs. Seahawks brings rivalry energy to the biggest stage. Seattle has look...

🔥 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 End of the Bench, we break down the CFP Semifinals, react to the absolute madness of Wild Card Weekend, and dive deep into the Indiana vs Miami National Championship matchup. 🏈 Inside this episode: CFP Semifinal chaos — what broke, what held, and what it means Wild Car...

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 actually matters from the first five playoff games, which teams exposed themselves, which stars answered the moment, and what it all means heading into the final matchup. No hindsight takes. No fake outrage. Just real playoff reactions from The Far End of the Bench. Tap in....

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 Playoff semifinals, where legacies are on the line and the margin for error is gone. Then it’s time for the Olympic hockey roster wars 🇺🇸🇨🇦 Who made the cut? Who got snubbed? And which omissions will be debated for years? To wrap it up, we recap our regular-season Pick’Em re...

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 Avalanche are on a historic run, with Brock Nelson and Martin Necas stepping up after the shock of the Rantanen trade. 🏈 The College Football Playoff is officially underway — we recap the first round and preview the quarterfinals as the madness ramps up. 📊 Pick’Em returns f...

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 the postseason kicks off Friday, then boldly predicting the entire bracket like nothing bad could ever come back to haunt us. We take a necessary (and painful) moment to mourn the emotional and mathematical end of the Bengals season, because sometimes the numbers don’t lie...

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 the byes really mean, and who’s walking into the postseason with real momentum. #CFBPlayoff #CollegeFootball And then… Michigan happened. Sherone Moore was fired today — and not for the reason you think. We get into the details, the optics, and what this means for the Wol...

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 Conference Championship Weekend. Then it’s to the pros — Joe Burrow made his return and gave Bengals fans a Thanksgiving to remember. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos are 10-2 and sitting pretty in the AFC… yes, you read that right. We close it out with our Week 14 NFL Picks...

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 CFP rankings we think the committee will screw up next, and the real contenders in the Heisman race heading into December. Then it’s to the NFL where we talk about the biggest story of the week: Joe Burrow is BACK. What does it mean for the AFC playoff picture? And can t...

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. We give the Denver Broncos the credit they finally deserve and break down where every NFL division stands heading into Week 12, plus our full slate of NFL picks. Niko has been dying to talk about his Denver Nuggets and the start of the 2025 NBA season, and Jimmy breaks d...

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 while Niko rides his hot streak. 📉 Jimmy’s Record: 27–12–1 🔥 Niko’s Record: 32–8 🏈 Jimmy’s Week 11 Picks: Patriots over Jets Steelers over Bengals Buccaneers over Bills Ravens over Browns 🏈 Niko’s Week 11 Picks: Broncos over Chiefs Texans over Titans 49ers over Car...

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 greatest Fall Classic in two decades? Plus, the Broncos’ six-game win streak has Mile High Country buzzing again, and we’re breaking down how Denver went from doubted to dominant. 🐴💪 We’ll hit every highlight, debate every storyline, and—like always—keep it raw, real, and s...

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 openeings plus a little look at the rankings turning the corner into November. Then its a shot at the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays before Week 8 picks in the #NFL. Niko had a perfect week 7 so he is back to a game and a half lead! Remember to check out all...