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. 4d ago

    Memorial Day Sports And Golf Tales

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded May 25th, 2026 A referee gets picked for the Final Four and can’t even leave the hotel to grab dinner without risking getting sent home. That detail alone tells you how deep sports betting pressure runs behind the scenes, and it sets the tone for a Memorial Day hang that bounces between real sports talk and the kind of stories you only get when the group chat becomes a road trip. We take you with us to Georgia for a golf weekend that swings from Augusta sightseeing to private-club rounds near Lake Oconee. Think lightning delays, sideways rain, a brutal false-front par 3 at Champions Retreat, and that perfect-strike heartbreak when your ball lands by the cup and then rolls all the way back down the hill. Then the trip gets even better: a host sits down at lunch and slowly realizes he’s playing with Taylor Heinicke, and a water-front par 3 turns into a Waste Management-style scene with boats yelling like it’s a stadium. On the pro sports side, we unpack the Golden Knights’ playoff run, the coaching chatter that doesn’t add up, and the stats that make a comeback feel impossible until it isn’t. We also hit the NBA playoffs, why the Knicks being good matters, and why foul hunting and inconsistent officiating can make fans lose their minds. We close with a surprisingly practical golf takeaway: switching to a yellow golf ball can be the simplest fix if you’re struggling to track shots in the air. If you like playoff energy, golf trip chaos, and honest takes with plenty of laughs, subscribe, share this with a sports friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone

    1h 4m

  2. May 20

    A Navy Officers Homecoming and The PGA Championship

    Send us Fan Mail Eleven months away changes how you see everything, including the “small stuff.” We sit down with our friend Chris for our 200th episode right after he returns from a marathon Navy deployment, and he doesn’t sugarcoat it. From a fire that wipes out part of the laundry space to the routines that keep sailors sane, Chris explains what life on a ship really looks like when the timeline keeps moving and you still have to deliver every day. The conversation gets heavier when the crew thinks they’re headed home, then gets redirected back to Fifth Fleet and into the Red Sea. Chris walks us through leading sailors on their first deployment through extensions, frustration, and uncertainty, plus the family strain that comes with missed holidays and missed milestones. He also shares a firsthand, boots-on-the-ground stretch in Saudi Arabia that he calls the worst experience of his life, while still being proud of the work. Then we swing back into classic Bald Guys energy: golf stories, a quick round of sports trivia, a PGA Championship recap with wild weather and clutch moments, and playoff talk across the NHL and NBA. We even unload on the NFL schedule and what “rest disadvantage” feels like as a fan. If you’re here for military stories, sports talk, or both, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review telling us your favorite moment. #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #pgachampionship

    1h 6m

  3. May 12

    Quail Hollow Drama And A PGA Championship Preview

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded May 11th, 2026 Rickie Fowler goes from a rough opening round at Quail Hollow to lighting the place up, and the reaction online is exactly what you’d expect: loud, certain, and often clueless. We break down the full Truest Championship roller coaster, including the 63-after-74 bounce back, the Sunday charge from seven shots behind, and the late-stretch pressure on the Green Mile that turns one swing or one putt into a whole narrative. From there, we shift into a PGA Championship preview with real betting talk: favorites, long shots, and the “pizza money” plays we actually like. We hit the odds board and the form guide with names like Cam Young, Ludvig Aberg, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Nikolai Hojgaard, and of course Fowler, plus the bigger point we keep coming back to in golf: confidence and consistency move everything, even before a win shows up. We also keep it true to the vibe with some fast sports hits: a chaotic NFL team-name quiz that turns into shenanigans, Stanley Cup playoff stress with the Golden Knights, and NBA playoff thoughts as the series tighten up. If you’re into PGA Tour storylines, golf betting picks, and the kind of sports talk that sounds like your group chat, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend who says “choke” too easily, and leave a review with your PGA Championship winner pick. #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #rickiefowler #quailhollow #pgachampionship

    1h 4m

  4. May 4

    Playoff Night Whiplash

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded May 3rd, 2026 A 23 to 1 Kentucky Derby winner, a wire-to-wire PGA Tour takeover at Doral, and playoff hockey that makes you question reality, we had all of it on the screen at once and we talked through every twist. We’re Graham Cohen and Scott Wasco, and our Sunday-night recap turns into the kind of sports conversation you’d have at the bar or in the group chat, only with the mics on and the bets, grievances, and big takes fully logged. We break down Cam Young’s statement win and the moment that says a lot about a player: calling a penalty on himself and still making par under pressure. Then we look at Rickie Fowler’s momentum, the world ranking math behind major championship spots, and why Quail Hollow always changes how we think about form, course fit, and outright bets. If you’re into PGA Tour storylines, golf betting angles, and the lead-up to the next major, you’ll feel right at home. From there it’s Stanley Cup playoffs and NBA playoffs chaos. We hit the shockers, the goalie conversations, the “shots on goal” stat debate, and the emotional swings that only playoff hockey delivers. We also map the NBA bracket, talk injuries, depth, and which matchups feel real versus inflated by regular-season narratives. We wrap with NFL Draft reactions, roster-building reality checks, and the schedule release anticipation that makes every fan base start dreaming. Subscribe for more weekly sports talk, share this with your most unhinged sports-texting friend, and leave a review if you want us to keep the mics hot, what game or storyline had you yelling at the TV this week? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #nhl #stanleycupplayoffs #kentuckyderby

    1 hr

  5. Apr 28

    The NFL Draft, Playoffs, and Brothers Winning Together

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded April 26th, 2026 The sports calendar tried to do too much in one weekend, so we did what any sane fans would do: turned on the games, argued about what we were seeing, and followed the chaos wherever it went. One minute it is Stanley Cup playoff bedlam and the next it is a PGA Tour finish that comes down to a long bunker shot with a tournament win and career-changing exemptions on the line.  We dig into the Zurich Classic team format, why alternate shot ramps up pressure, and how the Fitzpatrick brothers turned a wobble into a signature moment. From there we hit Ryder Cup buzz, then jump to the PGA Club Pro Championship at Bandon Dunes and why those spots in the PGA Championship matter so much to working pros. That leads to a real debate about what “earning it” looks like in golf, and who actually lives the job day to day.  Then it is back to playoff hockey where logic goes to die: sweeps, shock series leads, goaltending changes, and the never-ending argument about whether shots on goal mean anything. We break down the Golden Knights situation, give love to the Wild vs Stars chaos, and set the table for the next round.  Finally, the NFL Draft takes over with big-picture team building: trenches versus highlight picks, trading up when you are scared to lose “your guy,” and the Rams using a premium pick on a quarterback while still sitting among the Super Bowl favorites. We also get into one of the best draft-night stories: the Eagles hiding a $100 bill inside a playbook to see who actually studies it. If you like Stanley Cup Playoffs talk, PGA Tour storylines, and NFL Draft analysis with zero patience for lazy takes, hit subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review. #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #stanleycupplayoffs #nfldraft #zurichclassic

    1h 5m

  6. Apr 18

    Stanley Cup Bracket Breakdown

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded April 17th, 2026 Playoff hockey is the only sport that can make you scared to leave the couch to go pee, and we’re leaning into that chaos with our full Stanley Cup playoffs preview. Scott and Graham are joined by TP and longtime hockey diehard Brian Navarro to run the bracket, call the upsets, and talk through what the NHL postseason actually rewards: structure, forecheck pressure, face-offs, special teams, and a goalie who can get hot at the exact right time. We start with the strangest turns of the regular season, from Buffalo finally returning to the spotlight to the shock of Florida missing the playoffs, plus how late coaching changes can flip a team’s identity overnight. Then we go series by series, using real matchup factors and a little bit of betting context to make our picks. If you’re tracking teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, LA Kings, Vegas Golden Knights, and the upstart Utah Mammoth, you’ll hear exactly what we think will matter when the whistles go away and every shift gets heavier. We also hit the bigger NHL conversation: why overtime standings points feel broken, how a 3-point win system could reshape the playoff race in the next CBA, and why hockey culture is built differently from every other league. We close with Cup winner picks, a quick Cinderella check, and a bracket challenge you can jump into with us. Subscribe, share this with your most stubborn hockey friend, and leave a review with your Finals matchup so we can revisit the receipts.  #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #stanleycupplayoffs

    1h 11m

  7. Apr 14

    Rory Repeats At Augusta

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded April 12th, 2026 Rory McIlroy just went back-to-back at the Masters, and we can’t stop talking about how weird and impressive the path looked. A six-shot lead sounds like a snooze until you remember Augusta National doesn’t care about your lead if your driver starts missing fairways. We dig into the stats, the momentum swings, and why Rory’s putting and clutch recovery shots kept rescuing him when the tee ball tried to sabotage the whole thing. From there, we get into the Sunday chaos that made this tournament fun again: Cam Young battling after an ugly start, Justin Rose flirting with a storybook win before Augusta’s back nine (and a couple nervous decisions) bit back, and Scotty Scheffler quietly doing Scotty things as his name crawls up the leaderboard. We also hit the moments that make the Masters feel like the Masters, including Shane Lowry making hole-in-one history and then crashing back to earth in the most golf way possible. Then we zoom out to the bigger golf talk: LIV Golf results under major pressure, whether the lengthening of holes like 13 is changing the risk-reward identity of Augusta, and why the Masters experience has turned into its own ecosystem of food, merch, the Masters app, and influencer “haul” culture. We even drop a practical reminder about the Masters ticket lottery opening June 1st. If you love major championship golf, smart arguments, and a little unfiltered bench talk, hit play. Subscribe, share with your golf group chat, and leave a review, then tell us: what was the single biggest turning point on Sunday? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #themasters #rorymcilory

    58 min

  8. Apr 8

    Masters Week Fever

    Send us Fan Mail April 7th, 2026 Masters Week is here, and we’re running full speed at Augusta vibes. We start with the tradition that might be more exclusive than the tournament itself: the Champions Dinner. Who shows up, what the menu says about the winner, and why that Tuesday night slot is the one reservation you never miss. From there we hit a few Masters fun facts, plus the weird feeling of a Masters where some of the usual headline names aren’t part of the week.    Then we close the book on March Madness the way fans actually do it: with opinions, bracket pain, and one “game of the year” matchup that turned into a boat race. We talk through how our Bald Guys on the Bench bracket challenge shook out, why people swear pools are rigged when the same names finish near the top, and how much more fun sports get when bragging rights are on the line.    Once we’re back inside the ropes at Augusta National, we get into the real stuff: course conditions, why firm fast greens change everything, and how trends like world ranking can shape Masters betting picks. We run through the Masters all-time money list, then dive into our tier pool decisions and the names we keep circling, from Jon Rahm to Bryson DeChambeau, plus steady plays like Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick, and longer-shot paths to a top finish. We wrap with the kind of Masters stories that hit you in the gut, like amateurs earning a tee time and kids getting a once-in-a-lifetime moment at Drive, Chip and Putt.    If you like golf, sports betting, Masters pools, and the chaos that only Augusta can create, hit play. Subscribe, share the show with a golf buddy, and leave us a review. Who are you taking to win it all this year? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #themasters

    56 min
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bald Guys On The Bench
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