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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. MAR 31

    Tiger Woods, Gary Woodland, And March Madness

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded March 29th, 2026 The sports calendar is doing that thing again where every headline feels bigger because the biggest stages are right around the corner. Masters week is almost here, and we start with that buzz, the Augusta anticipation, and how the whole golf world starts to tilt toward one place on the map as soon as April hits.  Then the mood shifts hard: Tiger Woods lands in the news with a DUI, and we talk through the frustration that comes with watching a superstar make a choice that feels avoidable. We get into accountability, public perception, and the simplest question we always come back to with high-paid athletes: why not just hire a driver or call a ride and remove the risk entirely? It’s not about erasing what Tiger did on the course, it’s about what it means when the spotlight finds you again at the worst possible time.  From there, we get to one of the best stories in sports this year: Gary Woodland winning the Houston Open after brain surgery and everything that followed, from PTSD to the emotional moment on the final green. We also hit PGA Tour access and sponsor exemptions, then jump into March Madness madness with Elite Eight swings, a brutal Duke collapse, and our Final Four picks. We close with a wild NHL turn as the Golden Knights fire their coach while still in a playoff spot.  If you’re riding with us into Masters week and the Final Four, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. Who are you picking to win it all, and do you think Tiger plays Augusta after this? #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #marchmadness #garywoodland

    1h 3m

  7. MAR 24

    March Madness Rundown

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded March 22nd, 2026 March Madness doesn’t need constant upsets to be completely unhinged. We’re recording on a Sunday night with the Sweet 16 almost set, and we’re breaking down the games that went from “comfortable favorite” to “why can’t you inbound the ball” in about 30 seconds. We talk the wild finishes, the teams that look scary right now, and the matchup slate we can’t wait to watch, plus a quick check on our Bald Guys on the Bench bracket challenge standings and who still has real point potential. Then we zoom out to the bigger college basketball conversation: what happens to blue blood traditions in the NIL era and the transfer portal era? We get into the UNC coaching noise, the idea of “keeping it in the family,” and why the old rules don’t fit the new landscape. If you’ve been arguing about one-and-done, roster turnover, and whether coaching still moves the needle for elite recruits, this one’s for you. We also hit a few side quests we couldn’t ignore: the World Baseball Classic final and baseball’s brutal hot-or-cold reality, a little golf talk as the Houston Open and Masters qualification pressure ramps up, and the classic debate about whether the MLB season is just too long. Press play, ride with us through the takes, and then tell us what you think: who’s your Final Four right now? If you enjoy the show, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more sports fans can find us. #baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #marchmadness #themasters

    54 min

  8. MAR 17

    Sports Weekend Whiplash

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded March 15ty, 2026 The best sports nights don’t let you breathe, and that’s exactly where we start: live World Baseball Classic tension, ninth-inning nerves, and the kind of clutch moments that make you forget you’re supposed to be recording a podcast. While we’re riding every pitch, we’re also doing what we always do: calling our shots, sweating bets, and trying to figure out what “safe” even means against an elite lineup. From there we jump into PGA Tour golf and the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, where water, rough, and pressure turn small mistakes into doubles fast. We break down Ludvig Aberg’s ridiculous upside, the swings that changed everything, and why this course keeps delivering drama. Then we give Cam Young his flowers, from the shot-making to the mindset, including the quote that grabbed us: the idea of not setting goals, focusing on the work, and letting the results come when they come. We keep it moving with March Madness talk and our Bald Guys on the Bench bracket challenge. It’s free to join, there’s a prize coming, and we want you in, plus we share a simple betting truth we’ve learned the hard way about when the tournament is most playable. We wrap with NFL free agency and tampering chatter, a quick trivia game on the worst NFL records of the last decade, and Masters Tournament buzz including Tiger rumors and Rickie Fowler’s path to Augusta. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review if you’re having fun with us. Who are you riding with right now: WBC hero, Players winner, or your March Madness sleeper? #baldguysonethebench #graboneandcrackone #wbc  #pag #theplayerschampionship

    44 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
    198
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bald Guys On The Bench
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