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. 4d ago

    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

    47 min

  2. 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

    58 min

  3. Jun 23

    Shinnecock Survival

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded June 22nd, 2026 Golf at Shinnecock Hills does not care about your feelings, and neither do we. After the U.S. Open wraps, we sit down to unpack what “Let Shinnecock be Shinnecock” really looks like when the greens are firm, the margins are tiny, and par feels like stealing. If you love major championship golf, this one is a masterclass in picking spots, accepting bogeys, and surviving the kind of test that exposes every weak decision. Wyndham Clark gives us the perfect case study. We talk through how he wins without needing to flush it for 72 holes, why his par saves are the real highlight reel, and how a hot putter can carry you when everything else is wobbling. We also revisit the Oakmont locker story and ask a tougher question: why do fans hold grudges against some players while giving others a lifelong pass for behavior that is objectively worse? Then we get into the part that had us fired up: the crowd. Heckling, cheering for balls to roll off greens, phones out for live betting, and people chasing social clips instead of watching the competition. We debate a clean solution inspired by the Masters: limit phones, cut the beer culture at majors, and make removals actually mean something. If the game is growing, we want it to grow the right way. If you’ve got thoughts on fan behavior, USGA setups, or what golf etiquette should be in 2026, hit play and join the argument. Subscribe, share with your golf group chat, and leave a review with your take: should majors ban phones and limit alcohol? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #shinnecockhills #usopen #wyndhamclark

    52 min

  4. Jun 18

    US Open @ Shinnecock Hills

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded June 17th, 2026 Shinnecock Hills has a way of making professional golfers look human, and that’s exactly why we love the US Open. We sit down on a Wednesday night, crack one open, and get right to the good stuff: the course, the wind, the setup, and the bets that make the weekend even more fun to watch. We also react to the surprise news that the USGA and R&A are delaying the golf ball rollback, and we talk through what that might actually mean for the modern power game, dispersion, and scoring.  From there, we zoom out to the state of pro golf and the “two-tier” vibe around elevated events, sponsors, and how often the biggest names really show up. Then it’s full Shinnecock preview mode, including the legendary history, the scars from past setups, and why a course can have wide fairways but still demand total control into firm, exposed greens. With 30 to 40 mph winds in the forecast and the USGA planning to syringe greens between waves, we break down the biggest variable at any US Open: getting the right tee time draw.  Finally, we build our card with a simple structure: favorites, mid-tier picks, and long shots. Graham rolls with Matt Fitzpatrick, Scott lands on Xander Schauffele (with plenty of love for Tommy Fleetwood), and we dig into names like Patrick Reed, Russell Henley, Sam Burns, Tyrrell Hatton, Wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland, and Harris English. If you’re watching Shinnecock all weekend, come sweat it with us. Subscribe, share the show with a golf buddy, and leave a quick review. Who’s your pick to win, and what score takes the trophy? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #pgatour #usopen #shinnecockhills

    31 min

  5. Jun 9

    Stanley Cup Finals Madness

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded June 7th, 2024  A four-goal lead with 13 minutes left should be a cruise control win, right? Not in this Stanley Cup Final. We come in hot on the Golden Knights vs Hurricanes chaos, from lightning-fast goals and blown leads to reviews that change the entire mood of a building. By the time it hits double overtime, we’re not just talking strategy and matchups, we’re talking about what playoff sports does to your sleep, your stress levels, and your ability to speak without jinxing your own team. We also zoom out to the golf world because the nerves don’t stop at the rink. The Memorial Tournament at Jack Nicklaus place gives us pressure swings, a playoff finish, and the moment everyone replayed all weekend: Scottie Scheffler laying into caddie Ted Scott after a number goes wrong. That turns into a real conversation about why elite players snap, how putting can humble the best ball-strikers on the planet, and why you can’t expect anyone to win every week even when they’re world No. 1. Then we hit the US Women’s Open at Riviera, where Nelly Korda and Charley Hull remind us that a “short putt” is only short in theory until a major title is on the line. Finally, we jump to the NBA Finals with Knicks vs Spurs, where the contrast is everything: New York’s poise and late-game execution versus San Antonio’s youth, talent, and a few mistakes that only show up under the brightest lights. We talk Jalen Brunson’s clutch runs, what one inbound can do to a series, and the jaw-dropping Madison Square Garden ticket prices that have everyone doing math they don’t want to do. If you’re into the Stanley Cup Final, the NBA Finals, PGA Tour storylines, and big-moment debate with zero fluff, hit play, then subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a quick review. What was the most unbelievable moment of the week for you? #baldguysonthbench #graboneandcrackone #stanleycupfinald #nhl #nba #nbafinals #scottiescheffler #vgk #carolinahurricanes #nyknicks #sanantoniospurs

    56 min

  6. Jun 2

    Finals Fever

    Send us Fan Mail June 1st, 2026  Standing room only for a Finals game costs how much? That ticket-price gut punch turns into a bigger conversation about what championship pressure feels like when your team is actually there, and why the quiet days before Game 1 can be the most nerve-racking part of the whole run. We bounce through the biggest headlines first, because the NFL decided to hijack June 1st. We react to the Rams going full “win now” with the Miles Garrett move, what it signals about roster building, and why teams like LA treat draft picks like poker chips. Then we dig into the AJ Brown trade to the Patriots, what New England is really buying for Drake May, and why the NFC East still feels like a weekly coin flip depending on which offense shows up. From there it is Finals mode on two fronts. We break down the Stanley Cup Finals matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes: who faced the tougher road, where the physical edge shows up, why goaltending and shot blocking can flip a series, and what Vegas needs to steal on the road. On the NBA side, we talk Spurs vs Thunder Game 7, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander navigates contact, what happens when a team’s No 2 disappears, and why Victor Wembanyama changes the entire geometry of a series. Plus, we debate the viral sports betting story of the $2,500 parlay that turns into a $1.7 million sweat and the cash-out decision everyone argues about. If you’re riding with the Knights, the Knicks, or you just want smart sports talk with real fan energy, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a quick review telling us who you’ve got in both Finals. #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #stanleycupfinals #nbafinals #nyknicks #spurs #vegasknights #carolinahurricanes

    54 min

  7. May 27

    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

  8. 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
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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
    207
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bald Guys On The Bench
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