Bald Guys On The Bench

Graham Cohen and Scott Wasco
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Bald Guys on the Bench is a sports comedy podcast for the everyday fan, by the everyday fan. Join PGA professional, Scott Wasco, and sports enthusiast, Graham Cohen, as we share our knowledge and unique observations from the NFL, NBA, Baseball, NHL, and PGA Tour. 

  1. 3D AGO

    Fourth Quarter Chaos And Holiday Cheer

    Send us a text Recorded December 21st, 2025 One play can change a season—and this week, we saw dozens. We kick off with holiday vibes and then dive headfirst into the wildest swings of Week 16: Rams-Seahawks flipped from a stalemate to a shootout, punctuated by a two-point conversion that went from “dead” to “good” because one player kept playing. From there we break down how coaching, urgency, and culture are separating contenders from pretenders as the calendar turns. Sam Darnold steadied late and fed his stars, while Puka and JSN traded haymakers in a second half that felt like January. Chicago showed what a cultural reset looks like: better line play, smarter situational decisions, and a locker room that knows who deserves the ball. The onside kick recovery and walk-off to DJ Moore weren’t accidents—they were earned moments. On the other coast, the Chargers are peaking on defense: more interceptions than passing TDs allowed, no 300-yard passers surrendered, and a clean sheet in second halves. We talk Herbert’s MVP value when “valuable” actually means irreplaceable. College football brought its own chaos. Oklahoma blitzed Bama early, then a botched punt and pick six swung the door shut. We wrestle with the real value of bowl games in the NIL era, why coaches now have to recruit boosters, and how Oregon-Texas Tech might determine the path to the title. And we scan a tightening AFC and NFC: Bills’ window narrowing, Jaguars surging, Panthers punching above expectations, Steelers safeguarding Tomlin’s streak with better offense production and a defense stepping up to the challenge. If you love decisive coaching calls, culture that holds under pressure, and a playoff picture changing by the quarter, you’re in the right place. Hit play, ride the chaos with us, and then tell us your bold January prediction. Subscribe, share with a friend who lives for fourth-and-short, and leave a quick review to help more fans find the show. #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #nfl #cfp #steelers #lachargers

    1h 12m

  2. DEC 16

    Rivers Returns, Chiefs Fall, Chaos Reigns

    Send us a text Recorded December 14th, 2025 A 44-year-old quarterback doesn’t just stroll back into the NFL and steady a two-minute drill in Seattle… unless his name is Philip Rivers. We unpack the most cinematic moment of Week 15, from Rivers’ reunion with Shane Steichen’s offense to the precision throws that sparked a sideline full of goosebumps and a high school team cheering from afar. It wasn’t just nostalgia—it was a masterclass in processing and timing under pressure. Meanwhile, the Chargers’ defense turned the rivalry with Kansas City on its head, sweeping the Chiefs with edge pressure, disguised coverages, and well-timed takeaways. We get honest about what’s actually wrong in KC: a ravaged offensive line, a quarterback gutting it out, aging weapons, and a cap sheet that’s about to bite. Is the dynasty over or just dented? We break down what the film says, what the numbers say, and what the offseason needs to fix. Then we zoom out to a different firestorm: Michigan’s coaching implosion. From social media receipts to recruiting optics and leadership failures, we talk about how programs try to protect the shield—and why that doesn’t work in a screenshot world. There were monsters on defense, too. Miles Garrett continued a Defensive Player of the Year campaign for the ages, closing in on the single-season sack mark with violent hands and perfect bend. The AFC East tightened after the Bills erased a massive deficit, and we dig into the tiebreaker math that might decide seeding. Over in the NFC, the Rams’ second-half adjustments and multi-tight end looks made them look like the most complete team standing, while injuries to key playmakers scrambled confidence in would-be contenders. If you love the sport when it gets messy and meaningful—when legacies shift, rosters wobble, and December turns pretenders into pumpkins—this one’s for you. Hit play, ride the highs and rants with us, then tell a friend who needs football therapy. Subscribe, share, and drop a review with your boldest playoff prediction. Who’s surging at the right moment? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #nfl #philiprivers #lachargers #steelers #chiefs #sherronemoore #michiganwolverines

    1h 18m

  3. DEC 9

    College Playoff Chaos And Week 14 Whiplash

    Send us a text Recorded December 7th, 2025  Playoff crowns fell, rankings scrambled, and the sport felt brand new again. We dive straight into the chaos: Texas Tech’s Big 12 breakthrough, Alabama undercutting Georgia’s aura, and Indiana turning a “nice story” into a serious program statement. NIL money, smarter staffing, and modern recruiting are redistributing power, and the postseason committee is trying to referee it with rules that reward optics as much as results. We unpack the Notre Dame dilemma, why independence costs leverage, and how a 12-team bracket still leaves room for controversy—plus the cleaner fix we’d actually bet on. Then we flip to Week 14 and get brutally honest about what changed. The Cowboys’ passing game shrank the moment CD left, exposing how quickly a plan can collapse when your No. 1 vanishes. George Pickens’ effort questions resurfaced. Ben Johnson’s Coach of the Year case? It’s real, built on identity and adaptability. Ravens-Steelers delivered the kind of rock fight where one blown call becomes the headline, even though the game turned on missed chances and situational execution. We explain what Pittsburgh did differently, why Baltimore shouldn’t point to a single play, and where that leaves both teams in the AFC grid. Quarterbacks moved the needle more than the box score shows. Josh Allen’s late burst—legs, windows, timing—flipped Bills-Bengals faster than the win probability model could refresh, while Burrow’s back-to-back turnovers broke Cincinnati’s grip. In the North, Jordan Love found rhythm, and Caleb Williams mixed magic with late-game decisions that will define Chicago’s ceiling. We close with a sharp Eagles-Chargers preview: injuries in the trenches, primetime tendencies, and how a solid defense and clean protection can still tilt a “wide-open” AFC. Parity isn’t a subplot this year—it’s the theme. If you vibed with the honesty and the heat, tap follow, share this with a friend who loves ball, and drop a review with your spiciest playoff take—we’ll read our favorites on the next show. #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #cfp #nfl #steelers #lachargers #notredame

    1h 21m

  4. DEC 5

    Holiday Hangovers And Football Chaos

    Send us a text Recorded December 2nd, 2025 Holiday cheer gave way to gridiron chaos, and we dove headfirst into the mayhem. From Thanksgiving upsets that rewired NFL momentum to a college football carousel spinning at portal speed, we unpack what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s broken. We start with the shockers: the Packers’ fourth-down swagger, the Bears bulldozing the Eagles on the ground, and the Cowboys playing with a new edge under Brian Schottenheimer. Then we zoom out—are there any true juggernauts, or is parity finally the rule? Pittsburgh takes center stage as we confront the difference between leadership and adaptability. Bills repeatedly hit the same run concept and the Steelers never forced a change. That’s not just a talent gap; it’s a coaching and identity problem. We talk Tomlin’s future, why scheme has to evolve, and which candidates could actually reset the culture—yes, we weigh Brian Flores versus Kliff Kingsbury—and why a youth movement at quarterback might be the most honest path forward. College football is even louder. Lane Kiffin bolts to LSU on early signing week, and the portal’s timing turns strategy into a sprint. We break down how NIL reshapes recruiting, why early heavyweight schedules may be a dying art, and whether Michigan’s staff is capping a gifted freshman by avoiding a real passing menu. Penn State’s recruiting slippage, Texas claim-staking, and a Duke–UVA title-game quirk all feed the bigger question: can tradition survive when money and mobility call the plays? We close with the Chargers’ defense finally matching their offense’s urgency, Justin Herbert’s left-hand update, and a prime-time test against the Eagles that could swing playoff seeding. Along the way, we trade bold picks, own our shot bets, and share a surprise Santonio Holmes FaceTime that made our day. If you love smart football talk with zero fluff, pull up a seat on the bench. Enjoyed the ride? Follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop a review with your spiciest playoff prediction—we’ll read our favorites on air. #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #thanksgiving #nfl #collegefootball #lanekiffin #olemiss #lsu #steelers #lachargers #miketomlin #pennstate

    1h 26m

  5. NOV 26

    From Playoff Hopes To Coaching Blunders: A Candid NFL Week 12 Recap

    Send us a text Recorded November 24th, 2025 The scoreboard didn’t tell the full story of Week 12—coaches did. We dive straight into the moments that swung games, from gutsy fourth-down calls that backfired to field goals left on the turf that changed playoff math. With Monday Night Football rolling in the background, we zoom out to what matters in November: identity, game flow, and knowing when to pocket points. If you’ve yelled “take the points” at your TV, this one’s for you. College chaos wasn’t far behind. We unpack Tennessee Tech’s baffling FCS playoff seeding after a conference title and top-10 ranking, and trace how politics, money, and geography can warp merit. Then it’s program fit and recruiting gravity—why certain coaches flip classes overnight and how NIL turned roster building into a year-round chess match. Rivalry week looms, with Ohio State–Michigan getting the weather twist that could change everything. On Sundays, the contrasts were stark. Houston’s pass rush smothered Buffalo, Dallas lit up the stat sheet while battling their building’s infamous sun glare, and Cleveland’s defense put the league on notice with a ten-sack avalanche. We make the DPOY case for Myles Garrett, give a sober assessment of the Steelers’ direction and Tomlin’s timeline, and run a Chargers self-audit that balances Herbert’s heroics against injuries and missed adjustments. Add in the Lions’ offensive edge with Jahmyr Gibbs surging into fantasy RB1 territory and Jaymo’s game-breaking juice, and the NFC picture gets tighter than it looks. We wrap with the Thanksgiving slate—Packers-Lions, Chiefs-Cowboys, Bengals-Ravens—and why short-week discipline and clock decisions matter more than ever. If you want candid takes, smart context, and some laughs along the way, pull up a seat on the bench with us. Subscribe, share with a friend who argues fourth-down math, and drop your boldest Thanksgiving upset pick in a review.

    1h 19m

  6. NOV 19

    Saturday To Sunday: Fans, Bets, And Blowups

    Send us a text Recorded November 18th, 2025  A skydiving Navy SEAL dog, a 385-drone halftime show, and 268 texts later, the weekend delivered more storylines than a rivalry week deserves. We start where fans actually live: wall-to-wall games, survivor sweats, and the bets that felt brilliant until one sideline flag flipped everything. From Oklahoma’s statement wins to Kirby Smart’s audacious onside kick, we separate swagger from substance and ask whether the SEC still scares the field like it used to. Arch Manning becomes a case study in hype versus development, where progressions, pass protection, and patience matter more than last name and headlines. On Sundays, reality bites harder. Pittsburgh finds unexpected calm after an injury pivot while we debate whether the Pickens trade was smart culture or missed firepower. Context matters—double teams, quarterback fit, and offensive structure live under every stat. Then it’s a hard look at the Chargers’ trenches: quick game abandoned, time of possession crushed, and a couple of calls that swung the mood but not the math. Across the NFC, Rams and Seahawks play turnover roulette with playoff seeding on the line, while the Niners lurk a step behind. Along the way we spotlight rookies stepping into real volume, the way NIL reshaped the recruiting map, and how officiating in high-leverage moments can still tilt a Sunday night. We end where candid fans always do: what’s fixable now, what’s not, and who we actually trust to win in January. If you’ve got thoughts on the new playoff pecking order or want to vent about flags that changed your ticket, we want to hear it. Tap follow, share the show with a football friend, and drop your boldest playoff upset in a review—who’s shocking the bracket next? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #nfl #steelers #lachargers #collegefootball

    1h 22m

  7. NOV 13

    Chargers Outmuscle Steelers On Primetime

    Send us a text Recorded November 11th, 2025 Two best friends, one primetime gut punch, and a pop pass into the record books. We open with Veterans Day gratitude and a whirlwind of weekend stories—from Buffalo bars pouring Labatt Blue to a chilly 5 a.m. swim run—before locking into the only thing that matters in November: who actually wins at the line of scrimmage. We walk through Chargers vs Steelers with clear eyes. The safety that changed the quarterback’s clock. Third downs that evaporated. A defense that tackled clean, hit on time, and suffocated drives. Keenan Allen passes Antonio Gates as the Chargers’ all-time receptions leader on a smart, low-risk pop pass, while role players step up with timely breakups and heavy hits. One missed deep ball early could have tilted the night, but physical football and mistake-free series closed the door. Then we zoom out. Coaching seats warm not just because of records, but because messages get old; even good programs need fresh voices. Win-now gambles on aging stars demand a Plan B that builds tomorrow’s core while the window is cracked today. The AFC looks wide open—Herbert is on pace for gaudy production despite missing elite tackles—while the NFC’s balance shines with the Rams and Seahawks lining up for a true measuring-stick game. And yes, the streaming wars matter: when ESPN vanishes from your grid, tradition breaks. We trade workarounds, laugh about surprise corporate cameos, and celebrate the rituals that make football feel like home, from suite-side anthem FaceTimes to a fantasy-league prank that finally wakes up the group chat. Tap play for a grounded breakdown, some hard truths about roster building and coaching timelines, and a reminder that November football rewards teams that block, tackle, and think. If you enjoyed the ride, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop a review—what’s your hottest Week 11 take?

    1h 11m

  8. NOV 8

    World Series By An Inch

    Send us a text Recorded November 6th, 2025 An inch at home plate. A blackout on your TV. A weekend that made sports feel as big and brittle as ever. We kick off with the Disney–YouTube TV fight that yanked ESPN and ABC from millions of screens, forcing fans into 24-hour workarounds and reminding everyone that the game behind the games—distribution and dollars—can bench you without warning. From there, we dive headfirst into a World Series that earned the capital letters: seven taut games, razor-thin margins, and a Game 7 call at home that will live on slow-motion loops forever. We dissect the base-running decisions, the way managers weaponized starters as relievers, and why payroll panic misses the truth about execution. Then we zoom out to legacy talk: Clayton Kershaw’s resume, the context around his rings, and whether “best pitcher of his generation” actually fits. Spoiler: it might. The NFL matched the drama with its own brand of whiplash. Lamar and Baltimore hammered Miami and rattled the Dolphins’ foundation, the Steelers’ defense woke up and wrecked the Colts’ script, and the Chargers limped forward with Herbert’s legs as the emergency plan against elite pass rush. We size up Seattle’s surge in the NFC, marvel at a 68-yard bomb that looked good from 73, and unpack the new overtime math where seven-minute drives warp strategy and courage points decide seasons. Chaos reigned in Bears-Bengals, and the human side showed when Daiyan Henley played through tragedy and found a game-swinging sack. We wrap by pulling golf into the frame: LIV’s pivot to 72-hole events signals a pragmatic bid for world ranking points and a step toward reunifying the majors with the best fields possible. Different sports, same lesson—details decide everything. The cleat on the plate, the chip block on third and long, the media deal you never see until your screen goes dark. If you live for the margins, this one’s for you. If you enjoyed the ride, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop a review to help more sports fans find us. Your takes fuel the next episode—what moment stunned you most?

    1h 11m
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Bald Guys on the Bench is a sports comedy podcast for the everyday fan, by the everyday fan. Join PGA professional, Scott Wasco, and sports enthusiast, Graham Cohen, as we share our knowledge and unique observations from the NFL, NBA, Baseball, NHL, and PGA Tour. 

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  • Creator
    Graham Cohen and Scott Wasco
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Bald Guys On The Bench
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