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, MLB, NHL, and PGA Tour. 

  1. 6d ago

    President’s Cup Comeback And The NFL

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded September 28th, 2026 Five turnovers forced. Zero wins to show for it. That Chargers vs Bills finish sends us straight into the kind of fan spiral you only earn by watching every snap, and we don’t pretend it’s fine. We talk through what the game actually looked like, why Justin Herbert ends up forcing throws, and how penalties, roster gaps, and offensive identity problems turn “should’ve won” into 0-3. If you’ve been searching for a real Chargers 0-3 conversation that’s more than clichés, you’ll feel this one. Before we get to the pain, we hit the President’s Cup at Medinah and the U.S. comeback that saved the week. The singles surge sparks the bigger Ryder Cup question: why can the same players look locked in alone but out of sync together? We dig into pairings, preparation, and the idea that younger players might bring the team-first edge the U.S. keeps chasing. Then we roll through college football and NFL Week 3 like fans do on a Monday night: the lines that screamed trap, the moments that flipped games, and the teams that suddenly don’t match our preseason confidence. Fantasy football and survivor picks get their usual airtime, because that stress is real, too. If you had a wild sports weekend, you’re not alone. Subscribe for more, share this with the friend who’s also spiraling, and leave a review with one take you’re ready to defend. What’s the single biggest fix you’d make for the Chargers right now?

  2. Sep 23

    NFL Reality Check Time

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded September 22nd, 2026 Hope is cheap in August and brutally expensive by Week 2. We’re back on the bench talking football the only way we know how: honest, annoyed, and still watching every snap. The Chargers and Steelers both open the season with the kind of losses that don’t just hurt the standings, they mess with your confidence in the entire plan. We unpack how we got here, from coaching choices and scheme fit to basic execution like drops, penalties, and finishing drives. College football at least gives us a palate cleanser, because the big games have actually felt big. We get into Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss, the atmosphere, the storylines, and what the NIL era is doing to the idea of loyalty and “program identity.” Then it’s right back to NFL reality: why Justin Herbert is getting blamed, what the Chargers offense is missing, and how a brutal schedule can expose every weak link fast. On the Steelers side, the math is simple: you can’t win if you can’t score. We talk quarterback play, play calling, the run game, and why even a strong defense can’t rescue an offense that can’t find rhythm. We also hit survivor pool chaos, early-season surprises, injuries, and the feeling that betting logic has been thrown in the trash. If you’re living the early-season meltdown, you’re not alone. Subscribe, share this with the most stressed fan you know, and leave us a review with your hottest take: what’s the one fix your team needs right now?

  3. Aug 20

    Back On The Bench

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded August 18th, 2026 Football season is creeping in, golf season is heating up, and we’re finally back after a long hiatus, so we come in hot with life updates and sports takes. Graham goes back to Erie for his 25-year high school reunion, squeezes in Cedar Point, then somehow ends up playing golf for the first time in years and that turns into an instant debate about scoring, rules, and the sacred phrase “ball and hole.” If you’ve ever played a messy round with friends and argued about what “counts,” you’re going to feel seen.  Then we get real. Scott talks through dropping his daughter off for freshman year of college at ECU and the weird aftermath: the quiet house, the emotions you don’t expect, and even the family dog acting different once the routine changes. It’s one of those moments where sports takes a back seat and life hits the front of the conversation.  After that, we jump back into the headlines with the FedEx Cup playoffs and why the PGA Tour postseason can feel decided before it gets interesting. We break down Scottie Scheffler’s dominance, Rory McIlroy’s event schedule and the double standard around it, and why the points format needs to create more late-Sunday pressure. We wrap with NFL preseason buzz, training camp injuries, roster depth, and early fantasy draft feelings as the chaos ramps up. If you enjoyed this, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs football back, and leave us a review. What’s your most ridiculous “rules dispute” story in sports? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone

  4. Jul 28

    A Rookie Shocks The PGA Tour

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded July 27th, 2026 A tournament that sounded like a throwaway on the schedule turned into one of the most fun PGA Tour weekends in a while and it might’ve introduced the next real name in American golf. We’re breaking down the 3M Open, where a 21-year-old Jackson Koivun didn’t just hang around on Sunday, he out-executed with Scottie Scheffler charging and pressure screaming on every hole. We talk through the shots that mattered, the putts that flipped momentum, and why his decision-making looked way older than his age. From there, we zoom out to what one win can change: FedEx Cup standings, PGA Tour playoff paths, and how quickly the sports world tries to crown a new star. We also hit the team-event chatter around the Presidents Cup and why roster depth feels completely different depending on which side you’re looking at. And because golf never stays quiet for long, we dig into the Lucas Glover controversy that lit up the timeline, including what actually happened with metal spikes, spike marks, and why AimPoint got blamed anyway. Then we pivot into summer’s other big conversations: LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers, what “healthy” really means in the NBA, NFL training camp opening up, and the fantasy football itch that makes you join one league too many. If you like golf podcast breakdowns, sports debates that feel like a real hang, and a little chaos in the middle, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend, leave a review, and tell us what’s your biggest overreaction of the week? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #pgatour #jacksonkoivun #lebronjames

  5. Jul 22

    Sports Hangover And Special Guest

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded July 20th, 2026 The sports weekend is packed, then the calendar hits that weird dead zone where you’re scrolling for anything to watch and wondering how we’re already done with golf majors until April. We put a bow on the World Cup, talk about why some finals feel like a grind, and how easy it is to trust the loudest storyline instead of the actual stats on the screen. Then we dive into the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale where links golf does what it always does: humble the favorites, reward creativity, and hand the trophy to the guy who catches lightning at exactly the right time. We break down Ryan Fox’s incredible finish, the bunker situation that could’ve blown up his week, and the pure nerves of standing over a late birdie putt when you can’t feel your hands. We also get into Scottie Scheffler’s “should’ve won” ball striking, Sam Burns’ consistency, Cam Young’s near-playoff heartbreak, and a little pace-of-play comedy that every golfer will recognize. The spiciest part is the Bryson DeChambeau penalty conversation. We talk rules, intent, camera coverage, and why the reaction after the ruling can matter as much as the ruling itself. Plus, we welcome Aiden Rigney to the bench to share what it’s like working pro sports as a camera operator, from college sidelines to MLB All-Star Week and inside the Phillies dugout. If you enjoyed the laughs and the deep sports nerdery, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. What’s your take on the Bryson ruling, and who impressed you most at The Open? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #worldcup #theopen #ryanfox

  6. Jul 15

    From Home Run Derby Heat To Open Championship Bets

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded July 13th, 2026 A weekend recap turns into a full-speed July sports grab bag, the way it always does when you’ve got friends in town, cold drinks on deck, and a TV stuck on whatever event has the most chaos. We start with the Home Run Derby happening live, reacting to the swings and talking about why the format actually matters if MLB wants the night to feel like a real contest instead of a time-trial with commercials. Then we lock in on golf, because it’s Open Championship week at Royal Birkdale and the lead-up is already weird. Tom Kim closes out the Scottish Open in style, Scottie Scheffler somehow misses a cut, and it sparks the bigger question we can’t stop asking: why do fans love yelling “choke” when golf is the one sport where the ball just sits there and still manages to embarrass the best players on earth? We dig into Rory’s ugly miss, a great Hank Haney story about Tiger, and why links golf exposes every tiny weakness. From there we go full picks mode for The Open: favorites we actually like, “middle of the pack” value plays, and a true long shot dart throw. We also hit the quick summer staples, including All-Star break baseball takes, a Pirates stat that sounds fake, fantasy football research ramping up, and a late UFC detour that ends with Patty Pimblett delivering a nasty finish while the main event leaves everyone annoyed. If you’re betting The Open, tracking golf form, or just want a sports hang that feels like a real conversation, queue this one up. Subscribe, share it with your group chat, and leave a review with your Open Championship winner pick so we can steal it. #baldguysonthebench #graboneancrackone #mlb #homerunderby #theopen

  7. Jul 8

    Run Kick Heartbreak

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded July 6th, 2026 Getting eliminated is one thing. Getting eliminated after you finally start caring is another. We’re fresh off watching the United States crash out of the World Cup, and we talk through the whiplash of going from “I’m not a soccer fan” to glued to the screen, arguing about cards, coaching, effort, and how a match can feel over even when the score says it isn’t. If you’ve ever surprised yourself by riding for the stars and stripes in a sport you barely follow, you’ll recognize the feeling. From there, we zoom out to the bigger USMNT and soccer in America conversation: what the historical finishes say, why accessibility matters for building fans, and what has to change for the US to climb into the top tier of global soccer. We hit the uncomfortable parts too, like development paths, money incentives in youth sports, and why so many top players end up needing Europe to reach their ceiling. Then we do what we do best: argue sports legacy with our whole chest. Is LeBron James a top 10 Laker if you judge only his Lakers tenure, not his full career? We run the list, compare eras, bring in the rings debate, and even use a simple filter that sparks instant disagreement: would the Lakers actually build the statue? We also mix in golf talk (Rickie Fowler drama, big putts, big rounds, and a feel good PGA Tour win), plus a little MLB All Star energy to close. If you laughed, got mad, or nodded along, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review. What’s your top 10 Lakers list and what did you see in that US match? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #worldcup

  8. Jul 1

    Dog Days Of Summer

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded June 29th, 2026 Sports don’t slow down in the summer, they just get weirder. We start with a simple weekend check and somehow end up in a whirlwind of nostalgia, scandal, and real-life perspective shifts that hit way harder than a box score. We talk about Linda Cohn signing off from SportsCenter and why that matters to anyone who grew up building their sports fandom around ESPN highlights and familiar voices. From there we vent a little about the Mets, the manager firing, and why fans always end up arguing about the same question: is it the roster, the clubhouse, or the front office pulling the wrong strings? Then the tone changes with Chris Johnson (CJ2K) sharing his ALS diagnosis. We look back at how unreal his peak was and how sobering it is to watch an all-time athlete face something bigger than football, including the technology that helps him communicate. After that, the chaos returns with Phil Mickelson’s ongoing fallout, the PGA Tour’s late tee times, Victor Hovland getting back in the winner’s circle, and a pace-of-play rant about AimPoint putting. We also hit the Champions Tour spotlight with Michael Block, shout out Mike Tree chasing another U.S. Senior Open, and close with the modern sports betting reality check as the Malik Beasley story brings the “you can’t hide anymore” era into sharp focus. If you like honest takes, dark humor, and sports talk that bounces from headlines to real life, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone

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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, MLB, NHL, and PGA Tour. 

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  • Creator
    Graham Cohen and Scott Wasco
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bald Guys On The Bench
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