The Benchwarmers - Episode 30

·1 hr 22 min·5 clips

The hosts ditch their script and debate replacing their iconic 'Thunderstruck' intro song with something new.

The episode opens with the hosts acknowledging they have no script, setting a loose, conversational tone. They debate changing their long-running intro song 'Thunderstruck' and solicit listener suggestions. Conversation shifts to NDSU sports, with the hosts criticizing UND fans and discussing the women's basketball team's rebuilding efforts under Jory Collins. A personal anecdote emerges about a former NDSU women's basketball coach who allegedly broke a host's phone screen without apologizing. The hosts reflect on their time as student-athletes, admitting they rarely supported other NDSU teams due to time constraints and relationships. They analyze why baseball is compelling, noting pitchers must throw strikes, eliminating stalling tactics. Discussion turns to NDSU's successful softball and track programs, including coach Justin St. Clair's move to Nebraska. The hosts share high school track memories, including beating a future NFL player in shot put. They preview NDSU's upcoming pro day, assessing draft prospects like Cody Mauch and Nash Jensen. A deep dive into former NDSU defensive line coach Jamar Cain's career follows, tracking his contracts from Oklahoma to LSU and his new role as a pass rush specialist for the Denver Broncos. The hosts analyze NFL topics, including Aaron Rodgers' trade limbo, Austin Ekeler's contract dispute, and the 49ers' quarterback situation. March Madness talk includes UConn's free-throw prowess and Rick Pitino's move to St. John's. A viral tweet comparing weightlifting to masturbation sparks a rant about lazy media analysis. The episode concludes with stories about the misery of NDSU spring football practices, including PTSD-inducing alarm sounds and grueling schedules.

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A scriptless sports chat turns Broncos roster confusion and celebrity guessing into loose, funny momentum.

The Benchwarmers turns its loose setup into the point, opening with appreciation for the intro song before drifting into Coach Kane, pass-rush coaching, the Denver Broncos, and Nico Benito's name.

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Press play when you want Broncos talk that can wander from Coach Kane's pass-rush specialist gig into alive-or-dead celebrity guesses before the roster is fully settled.

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