07/08/2022 MLB Network Radio Host Mike Ferrin joins The Bench
MLB Network Radio Host Mike Ferrin joins The Bench to talk Astros. John and Lance ask him about the Astros world series chances, trade deadline possibilities, and more.
13m Jul 08, 2022
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07/07/2022 The Bench Hour 3
To kick off the final hour of the show, John and Lance talk NBA Summer League and other moves around the NBA. Next, the guys discuss Brett Favre's comment on Davante Adams. To wrap up the show, the guys host their weekly segment 'News of the Weird'.
43m Jul 07, 2022
43m
07/07/2022 The Bench Hour 2
To kick off the second hour of the show, John and Lance discuss which Astros has the worst plate discipline. Next, the guys analyze CBS sports headquarters list of best NFL rosters. To cap off the hour, the guys talk about their radio nightmares. 
51m Jul 07, 2022
51m
07/07/2022 The Bench Hour 1
To kick off the first hour of the show, John and Lance recap Astros game 3 loss against the Royals and Dusty Baker's lineup decisions. Next, the guys discuss whether or not there is still national hatred for the Astros. To wrap up the hour, the guys talk about the Baker Mayfield trade. 
51m Jul 07, 2022
51m
07/06/2022 The Bench Hour 3
43m Jul 06, 2022
43m
07/06/2022 The Bench Hour 2
50m Jul 06, 2022
50m
07/06/2022 The Bench Hour 1
56m Jul 06, 2022
56m
07/05/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the third hour, John and Lance discuss which Astros should be All-Stars, before being joined by the intern to discuss Forrest Whitley's first Triple-A start since 2019. The guys then discuss the future of other conferences with UCLA and USC darting for the Big Ten.
47m Jul 05, 2022
47m
Professional golfer Preston Stanley joins The Bench
Preston Stanley joins the show to relive his performance at the John Deere Classic.
11m Jul 05, 2022
11m
07/05/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour, John and Lance take a detour to banter on ill character at Wimbledon and which NBA teams Kevin Durant is talking to. The guys then discuss the Astros' needs and what positions may not be addressed at the trade deadline, before being joined by golfer Preston Stanley.
45m Jul 05, 2022
45m
07/05/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour, John and Lance recap the Astros-Angels series, Framber Valdez's strikeout success and the Astros' walk-off Monday. The guys also discuss the future of the staff and where Cristian Javier falls if the team reverts to a five-man rotation before indulging in the 2022 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
57m Jul 05, 2022
57m
07/01/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the final hour of The Bench Lance and Del recap day one of NBA free agency and all the big money deals. Then, Lance and Del debate potential landing spots for Kevin Durant. Next, Lance and Del are joined by Athlon Sports writer Bryan Fischer to discuss the college football landscape. To end the show, News of the Weird.
43m Jul 01, 2022
43m
07/01/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour of The Bench Lance and Del continue to talk Astros and debate whether Alex Bregman is back to form. Then, Lance and Del discuss what schools are next to flee the Pac-12. Next, Lance says the Rockets should call the Nets about someone not named KD or Kyrie. To wrap up the hour, Lance and Del take some calls and answer listener questions. 
51m Jul 01, 2022
51m
07/01/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour of The Bench Lance is joined by Del Olaleye and they discuss the Astros continued dominance over the New York teams. Then, Lance and Del debate the recent Kevin Durant trade request and how it benefits the Rockets. Next, Lance and Del talk about the seismic shift in college football with yesterday's news. To end the hour, Lance poses the question is this the greatest nine game...
55m Jul 01, 2022
55m
Athlon Sports Columnist Bryan Fischer joins The Bench
Bryan Fischer of Athlon Sports joins The Bench to discuss UCLA and USC recent move to the Big Ten. He also goes over the future for college football in terms of realignment and NIL. 
16m Jul 01, 2022
16m
06/30/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
To kick off the final hour of the show, John and Lance talk about management of the Houston Texans and what changes need to be made to be successful. Next, the guys talk about golfers moral compass when joining the LIV Tour. To wrap up the show, the guys give their 'weird news' of the week. 
46m Jun 30, 2022
46m
06/30/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour of the show, John and lance discuss updates in the Deshaun Watson case and dissect the Astros starting pitchers. 
54m Jun 30, 2022
54m
06/30/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
To kick off the first hour of the show, John and Lance talk about the players the Houston Rockets need to build around to succeed as a team. Next, the guys analyze Astros pitchers and where their success has come from this season. To wrap up the first hour, they guys talk about Yordan Alverez and the rest of the Astros outfield. 
53m Jun 30, 2022
53m
General Manager for the University of Miami Alonzo Highsmith joined The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein
15m Jun 29, 2022
15m
Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Chris Mannix joined The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein
17m Jun 29, 2022
17m
6-29-22 The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein Hour 3
48m Jun 29, 2022
48m
6-29-22 The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein Hour 2
51m Jun 29, 2022
51m
6-29-22 The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein Hour 1
58m Jun 29, 2022
58m
06/28/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
To kick off the final hour of the show, Sports Attorney Dan Lust joins The Bench to talk about Deshaun Watson and the Texans. Next, the guys talk about the future of Davis Mills and the Texans. To cap off the show, the guys talk latest on the Astros. 
49m Jun 28, 2022
49m
Sports Attorney Dan Lust joins The Bench
Sports Attorney Dan Lust joins The Bench to talk about Deshaun Watson and the Texans. 
16m Jun 28, 2022
16m
06/28/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
To kick off the second hour of the show, John and Lance talk about Kyrie Irving and his future in the NBA. Next,  Auburn Men's Basketball Coach Steven Pearl joins The Bench to talk about Houston Rockets Draft pick Jabari Smith Jr. To cap off the hour, the guys talk about an upcoming boxing match between Ex NFL players Adrian Peterson and Le'Veon Bell along with other NFL news.
51m Jun 28, 2022
51m
Auburn Men's Basketball Coach Steven Pearl joins The Bench
Auburn Men's Basketball Coach Steven Pearl joins The Bench to talk about Houston Rockets Draft pick Jabari Smith Jr. 
15m Jun 28, 2022
15m
06/28/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
To kick off the show, John and Lance discuss the latest on the Houston Astros. Next, the guys give the latest on the Deshaun Watson case. To wrap up the first hour, the guys talk about John Wall and the Houston Rockets.
52m Jun 28, 2022
52m
06/27/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the final hour, John and Lance talk the importance of the Astros' series split with the Yankees and where the team stands. The guys later indulge in the News of the Weird.
45m Jun 27, 2022
45m
06/27/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour, John and Lance banter on the latest Deshaun Watson report and how long his suspension will be. The guys jump into a discussion about fans abandoning their teams due to players' off-the-field antics, before a pivot to some Jeff Luhnow talk.
53m Jun 27, 2022
53m
06/27/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour, John and Lance recap the Astros' trip to Yankee Stadium before hearing Buster Onley's thoughts on where the team goes at the deadline. 
52m Jun 27, 2022
52m
06/24/2022 The Bench Hour 3
On this hour of the bench, John and Lance are joined by basketball legend Clyde Drexler to talk about the Big 3 coming to Dallas, Texas. Next up, would you take 10 NBA All-Star Appearances or 2 championship rings? John and Lance also go in-depth about Paolo Banchero's draft to the Orlando Magic. This hour concludes with "News of the Weird.
48m Jun 24, 2022
48m
Clyde Drexler Talks The Big 3
On this hour of the bench, John and Lance are joined by basketball legend Clyde Drexler to talk about the Big 3 coming to Dallas, Texas
18m Jun 24, 2022
18m
Joel Meyers Talks About the NBA Draft
On this hour of the bench, John and Lance are joined by sportscaster Joel Meyers to talk about the NBA Draft, and Jabari Smith's draft to the Houston Rockets.
13m Jun 24, 2022
13m
06/24/2022 The Bench Hour 2
On this hour of The Bench, John and Lance discuss the Astros and Yankees game. Next, going into further detail about Jabari Smith's draft to the Houston Rockets, Joel Meyers joins us this hour. Finally, concluding this hour, the "What Did You Learn While You Were Sick Segment?"
50m Jun 24, 2022
50m
06/24/2022 The Bench Hour 1
On this hour of the bench, John  and Lance talk about the NBA draft of Jabari Smith to the Houston Rockets. Next, discussing Arch Manning's commitment to the University of Texas, and more on the Deshaun Watson situation.
51m Jun 24, 2022
51m
6/23/22 The Bench Hour 3
In the final hour of The Bench John and Del talk about Texas A&M being bounced out of the college world series and the SEC dominance. Then, John and Del debate if Texas A&M has surpassed Texas. Next, John and Del talk tonight's matchup against the Yankees. John and Del continue talking Astros and discuss possible deadline moves for them to make. Then, John and Del debate the best and worst draf...
43m Jun 23, 2022
43m
6/23/22 The Bench Hour 2
In the second hour of The Bench John and Del continue to talk NBA draft and the possibility the best player falls to the Rockets at number three. Next, John and Del talk about the Astros hot start on their New York series. ESPN Basketball Analyst and National Recruiting Director Paul Biancardi joins The Bench to talk about tonight's NBA draft and the best fits for the Rockets. To cap off the ho...
53m Jun 23, 2022
53m
6/23/22 The Bench Hour 1
In the first hour of The Bench John is joined by Del Olaleye and discuss the greatness of Yordan Alvarez and if it has the chance to go down as the greatest trade in Astros history. Then, John and Del discuss the possibility of the Rockets trading their picks tonight. Next, John and Del debate the seriousness of Congress asking Roger Goodell about Barstool Sports. To round out the hour, John an...
55m Jun 23, 2022
55m
ESPN Basketball Analyst Paul Biancardi joins The Bench
ESPN Basketball Analyst Paul Biancardi joins The Bench to talk about the NBA draft and his favorite fit for the Rockets. Paul also discusses some possible moves the Rockets can make to accelerate their rebuild.
12m Jun 23, 2022
12m
06/22/2022 The Bench Hour 3
45m Jun 22, 2022
45m
06/22/2022 The Bench Hour 2
54m Jun 22, 2022
54m
06/22/2022 The Bench Hour 1
52m Jun 22, 2022
52m
06/21/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
John and Lance carry a conversation derived from Ryan Spaeder's comments into the final hour, previewing more of the Astros' action against New York. The guys later took a look around the NFL before News of the Weird.
44m Jun 21, 2022
44m
MLB Analyst Ryan Spaeder joins The Bench
Ryan Spaeder helped preview the Astros' bout with the Mets and the Yankees, while taking a look around Major League Baseball. 
13m Jun 21, 2022
13m
06/21/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the third hour, John and Lance clown Chase Claypool for thinking he's a top-three wide receiver in the NFL, before discussing the latest Lamar Jackson contract report. MLB Analyst Ryan Spaeder joined the show to discuss the Major League Baseball landscape. 
53m Jun 21, 2022
53m
06/21/2022 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour, John and Lance preview the Astros' test with the Big Apple as well as bantering on the latest Rocket that wants out. The guys then jump into a LIV discussion with another big-name golfer joining. 
54m Jun 21, 2022
54m
06/20/22 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 3
In the third hour, John and Lance continue a discussion on how the Astros will fare against the Big Apple. The guys later look at the NBA Draft and what rumors are floating around the league. 
44m Jun 20, 2022
44m
06/20/22 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 2
In the second hour, John and Lance listen to Paolo Banchero's comments with Houston media. The guys then look at which college football programs are no longer scary, before evaluating the future of the Rockets and the latest on Kyrie Irving and the Nets.
53m Jun 20, 2022
53m
06/20/22 The Bench with John and Lance Hour 1
In the first hour, John and Lance recap the Astros' win Sunday along with J.J. Matijevic's first-career hit being a home run. The guys then look back at a wild U.S. Open, before hearing what listeners learned this weekend.
55m Jun 20, 2022
55m