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

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    209
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bald Guys On The Bench
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