07/14/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour of The Bench, John, Lance, and Del continue their Astros discussion with guest, Alyson Footer joining the program. Later, the guys brainstorm new names for the Washington football team.
1hr Jul 14, 2021
1hr
MLB.com Executive Editor Alyson Footer joins The Bench
MLB.com executive editor and former sports columnist for the Astros, Alyson Footer joins John and Lance to talk about the Astros and their cheating scandal, minor league
18m Jul 14, 2021
18m
07/14/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour of The Bench, John, Lance, and Del focus on baseball and discuss the All Star game without any Astros. The baseball talk continues with José Altuve's home run to beat the Yankees, and whether or not fans should trust the Astros. Later, the guys give their thoughts on the Rockets potentially trading for Cade Cunningham to be their No. 1 pick.
54m Jul 14, 2021
54m
07/13/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 4
In the final hour, John and Del take another look at the Shohei Ohtani and Stephen A. Smith situation. They also take a look at top players on each NFL teams and their ratings, and everyone's favorite, News of the Weird. 
49m Jul 13, 2021
49m
07/13/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the third hour, John and Lance take an unorthodox turn to the English soccer and a recent gold headline, as well as, John Wall's recent liked tweet about being traded. They also turn to a disturbing San Francisco 49ers story from decades ago, and also bring in the intern to talk about the Astros.
53m Jul 13, 2021
53m
St. Louis Cardinal Matt Carpenter joins The Bench
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter joins the show to talk about the Astros' cheating scandal, All-Star selections and the ballad of Yadier Molina.
27m Jul 13, 2021
27m
07/13/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour, John and Lance dissect who are the frontrunners for Comeback Player of the Year in the NFL. To close out the hour, they are joined by the St. Louis Cardinals utility man, Matt Carpenter.
56m Jul 13, 2021
56m
07/13/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour, John and Lance review the Home Run Derby festivities from the night before along with Orbit being booed, as well as, the MLB Draft. They also dive into the Stephen A. Smith issue with Shohei Ohtani. 
57m Jul 13, 2021
57m
07/12/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 4
In the final hour of the show, John and Del talk about Team USA loss to Nigeria in an Olympic Exhibition Game, plus gives us interesting news regarding College Sports plus "News of the Weird" with John from around the world.
50m Jul 12, 2021
50m
07/12/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the 3rd hour, the guys talk Novak Djokovic, the worst contracts on the Houston Texans roster. Plus more Houston Astros talk and lineups.
54m Jul 12, 2021
54m
07/12/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In hour 2, John and Lance gives their MVP for the first half of the season, Texans begging fans to buy tickets, and more on the NBA Finals and Astros.
51m Jul 12, 2021
51m
07/12/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour to kick off The Bench, John and Lance talk about Altuve homerun to send the Yankees home after the 9th inning comeback. They also talk about Giannis performance in the Game 3 win in the NBA Finals, plus Connor McGregor broken tibia coming in his fight vs. Dustin Poirier.
58m Jul 12, 2021
58m
07.09.21 The Bench with John & Lance Hour 4
ESPN Houston's own John Granato and Lance Zierlein speak on Correa missing the All Star game. Next Conor McGregor's upcoming match along with the Soccer Euro Cup. 
53m Jul 09, 2021
53m
07/09/21 The Bench with John & Lance Hour 3
ESPN Houston's own John Granato and Lance Zierlein talk about the Astros bullpen and the status of Deshaun Watson and the Texans. Lastly the NBA finals game recap.
53m Jul 09, 2021
53m
07/09/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the 2nd hour, the guys continue talks about the Astros and shout out the new Spelling Bee Champ!
57m Jul 09, 2021
57m
07/09/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour, the guys talk about Correa and Altuve deciding to skip the All-Star game, the NBA Finals, and James Harden being detained in Paris.
56m Jul 09, 2021
56m
07/08/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 4 (AJ Hoffman fill-in)
In the fourth hour, John, Lance and Del discuss the current state of the Astros in the AL West, as well as, the most hated athletes. They are also joined by everyone's favorite, Gilbert, before indulging in some Throw Shade Thursday. 
54m Jul 08, 2021
54m
07/08/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3 (AJ Hoffman fill-in)
In the third hour, John and AJ are joined by Jeff Van Gundy to talk about the Rockets' draft pick and the NBA Finals. As Jeff steps away, The Bench looks at more Astros' news along with sports betting. 
52m Jul 08, 2021
52m
ESPN Jeff Van Gundy Joins The Bench
Jeff Van Gundy, ESPN NBA broadcaster, joins The Bench to discuss the Rockets' draft pick among other topics dealing with the NBA Finals. 
21m Jul 08, 2021
21m
07/08/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2 (AJ Hoffman fill-in)
In the second hour, John and AJ look at possible trade options around the league for the Astros, as well as, the Patriots of the South's (Texans) new free agency target and the Rockets possibly trading the second overall pick.
52m Jul 08, 2021
52m
07/08/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1 (AJ Hoffman fill-in)
In the first hour, John and AJ discuss Dave Stewart's comments on Trevor Bauer's situation and how it could affect other people, as well as, the Astros' bullpen and game last night.
55m Jul 08, 2021
55m
07/07/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 4
In the final hour of The Bench, John and Del discuss the XFL and predict when they will see its return. The guys give their thoughts on Oklahoma releasing Mikey Henderson after an arrest warrant. Later, the guys debate over whether Chris Paul or Devin Booker will take the MVP. John wraps up the program with his "News of the Weird."
45m Jul 07, 2021
45m
07/07/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the third hour of The Bench, John, Lance, and Del predict MVPs for each NFL team. More in football, the guys break down the "Master Scheduler" suggested for College Football. Later, they unpack the Astros shutting down the "Hate Us." shirt.
55m Jul 07, 2021
55m
07/07/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour of The Bench, John, Lance, and Del continue their basketball discussion with news of Chris Wallace, former Grizzlies GM moving to the Rockets to join their basketball operations. More news in the Rockets' program, Kendrick Perkins advocates for Houston to draft Jalen Green at No. 2. The guys wrap up hour two talking 'The Match' featuring Bryson DeChambeau and Aaron Rodgers be...
50m Jul 07, 2021
50m
07/07/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
The first hour of the program heard John, Lance, and Del discuss baseball with Yordan Álvarez hitting two clutch homeruns, pushing the Astros 9-6 over the A's to forge a 5-game winning streak. More in baseball, the guys react to Trevor Bauer's assault allegations and the Dodger's lack of reaction. Later, they analyze Maria Taylor and Rachel Nichols' controversy on diversity at ESPN. The guys wr...
54m Jul 07, 2021
54m
07/06/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 4
The final hour of the show, they guys talk odds to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and NBA Finals odds. 
52m Jul 06, 2021
52m
07/06/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the third hour of the show the guys talk about the Trevor Bauer allegations and Carlos Correa's contract. 
51m Jul 06, 2021
51m
07/06/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
The second hour starts with the guys talking Myles Straw and the Astros lineup. They also talk Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor. 
51m Jul 06, 2021
51m
07/06/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour of the show the guys talk Houston Astros and NBA Finals. 
56m Jul 06, 2021
56m
07/02/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 4
In the final hour, John and Del continue talks about the NCAA and gives us multiple news stories around sports and news of the weird.
50m Jul 02, 2021
50m
07/02/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the third hour, John and Lance talk to the women but also talks some NFL and who is a better franchise, the Texans or Washington Football Team. Plus some NBA talk and free agent point guards.
47m Jul 02, 2021
47m
07/02/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour, John and Lance talk about the NIL and college athletes being paid and the impact that can have in the NCAA.
55m Jul 02, 2021
55m
07/02/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
Hour 1 kicked off with the guys talking Astros and Jose Altuve saving their season, plus talks about the NBA Playoffs maybe being without Giannis or Trae Young.
54m Jul 02, 2021
54m
07/01/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 4
46m Jul 01, 2021
46m
07/01/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
51m Jul 01, 2021
51m
07/01/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
52m Jul 01, 2021
52m
07/01/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
56m Jul 01, 2021
56m
06/30/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 4
In the final hour, Lance sticks around to discuss changes in the NFL with John and Del. With Lance stepping out, John and Del take a look at Kyle Schwarber's home run route and where he ranks in MLB history, and everyone's favorite: News of the Weird.
47m Jun 30, 2021
47m
06/30/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the third hour, John and Lance scout pitchers that the Astros could trade for. They also discuss transgender athletes and how some think it's a disadvantage. 
53m Jun 30, 2021
53m
06/30/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour, John and Lance look at the NBA Playoffs, among other headlines in the news. They also discuss college athletes making money, as well as, transfers and recruiting in this new age. 
57m Jun 30, 2021
57m
06/30/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour, John and Lance talk about the Astros' new offensive woes, as well as, Deshaun Watson out and about at a wedding.
52m Jun 30, 2021
52m
06/29/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 4
In the fourth hour, John and Del discuss some NFL talk including Top 50 player banter, as well as, the NBA playoffs. They also take a look at college athletes making money come July 1 and everyone's favorite: News of the Weird.
48m Jun 29, 2021
48m
06/29/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the third hour, John and Lance list the reasons why Jack Easterby is not trustworthy, as well as, how someone could like him. The Bench then jumps into a discussion about who is the best Astros' player and where some stand with expiring contracts, and who is cooler: Andre Johnson or DeAndre Hopkins?
50m Jun 29, 2021
50m
06/29/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour, John and Lance discuss the controversial comments from Scottie Pippen, as well as, reviewing Brandon Bielak's performance for the Astros last night. The Bench also breaks down Playoff P's (Paul George) record performance. 
57m Jun 29, 2021
57m
06/29/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour, John and Lance discuss the Astros' loss from last night along with a look at a sticky situation in the Baltimore bullpen. The Bench also discusses EURO 2020, as well as, issues with MLB officiating. 
53m Jun 29, 2021
53m
06/28/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 4
In the final hour, finally get Gilbert on the line as they talk more on the Astros and John gives us his "News of the Weird".
45m Jun 28, 2021
45m
06/28/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the third hour, the guys talk about the Hawks vs. Bucks and Trae Young ankle injury. They also talk about the Houston Texans hidden gems.
55m Jun 28, 2021
55m
06/28/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour, the guys talk about Gerrit Cole struggles without Spider Tack. They also talk about the NBA head coaches and Chauncey Billups to Portland, and what's next for Damian Lillard.
59m Jun 28, 2021
59m
06/28/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In hour 1, the guys kick off The Bench talking about the Astros and MLB, plus some NBA and front office move in Dennis Lindsey that could lead him to the Rockets. They also talk the controversy about the College World Series and NBA Playoffs.
54m Jun 28, 2021
54m
06/25/2021 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 4
In the final hour, John and Del talk the NBA and the Clippers winning Game 3 vs. the Suns. They look ahead to the Bucks vs. Hawks game and talk about Ryen Russillo podcast talking about Christian Wood not being a good teammate.
45m Jun 25, 2021
45m