Off The Bench by Chatterbox Sports

2/23/23: Scott Springer Talks UC, Plus College Basketball and Brandon Miller

On a shortened show due to a fire alarm, Thom, Casey, and Paul discuss college basketball, including the news out of Alabama concerning freshman Brandon Miller.
Cincinnati Bearcats beat reporter Scott Springer joins the show to talk about Bearcats basketball and football.

2/22/23: Big Interview with Chris Sabo, Plus Marty Brennaman and Xavier’s Status

Chris Sabo, the 1988 NL Rookie of the Year and a World Champion with the Cincinnati Reds, joins the show for Wednesday's "Big Interview." Sabo talks about his career, what his life has been like since his playing days, and his desire to rejoin the Reds organization.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about Joey Votto, the Reds, North Carolina basketball, and other topics.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend some time talking about college basketball, including No. 16 Xavier's loss to Villanova on Tuesday night.

2/21/23: NFL Combine, Reds Excitement, CBB, Paul Daugherty, and Tracy Jones

Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about the NFL Combine, excitement for the Reds, college basketball, and more.
Paul Daughtery, writer of "The Morning Line," joins the show to talk about a wide range of topics.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment. 

2/20/23: Bill Michaels Talks Aaron Rodgers, Plus the QB Carousel and CBB Contenders

Bill Michaels, the host of "The Bill Michaels Show," joins Off The Bench to talk about Aaron Rodgers among other topics.
Thom, Casey, and Paul also discuss NFL free agency, the quarterback carousel, and college basketball contenders.

2/17/23: Tim McGee, Bengals O-Line Debate, and Remembering Tim McCarver

Thom begins the show by sharing stories about the late Tim McCarver who passed away on Thursday at the age of 81.
Former Bengal player Tim McGee joins the show to talk about the Bengals and some of their offseason priorities.
The crew debated what to do with the offensive line and also talked about college basketball, baseball, and more.

2/16/23: Jay Morrison, Bobby Nightengale Jr., Tracy Jones, Bengals Offseason, and Reds Spring Training

Jay Morrison, a Bengals writer for The Athletic, joins the show to talk about the Bengals and what they should do in the draft this year.
Reds beat reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer, Bobby Nightengale Jr., joins the show to give an update on the Reds from Arizona.
Former Reds player Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment.
The crew also spends time talking about what the Bengals should do in the offseason, the Reds, and college basketball.

2/15/23: Marty Brennaman, Rich Russo, Bengals Coaching Staff Talk, and CBB Rundown

Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about the Reds since pitchers and catchers have reported to Spring Training.
Fox Sports' Chris Russo, the Director of Super Bowl 57, joins the show to talk about what goes on behind the camera at a game and explain how the broadcast happens.
Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about the Bengals and their coaching staff, especially now that that the coordinators are returning.
They close the show with some college basketball talk.

2/14/23: Thom’s Back, Waste Management Recap, Super Bowl, and Tracy Jones

Thom is back in studio after his weekend at the Waste Management Open. Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about the tournament, the Super Bowl, and other weekend topics.
Former Reds player Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment.

2/13/22: Chiefs Beat Eagles in Super Bowl, Weekend of College Basketball

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl 57 on Sunday night in Arizona. Thom will be back on the show on Tuesday, so Reid, Casey, and Paul break down the game and offer their thoughts. 
They also spend time talking about the weekend of college basketball, and what some of the biggest stories were from the last three days.

2/10/23: NFL Awards Debate, HoF, College Basketball Talk

Reid, Paul, and Casey fill in for Thom who will be back for Tuesday's show.
On Friday, the crew discusses the NFL awards that were given out on Thursday night, Ken Riley being inducted into the Hall of Fame, and college basketball.