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  • Bad Bunny gets invited to Seahawks Super Bowl parade

    Bad Bunny gets invited to Seahawks Super Bowl parade
    2026/02/11
    In Episode 304 of Empty The Bench, Nick Morgasen and Zain Bando take a victory lap through the aftermath of Super Bowl LX, breaking down how the Seattle Seahawks’ "Dark Side" defense secured a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium. The duo dives into the cultural spectacle of the halftime show, reviewing Bad Bunny’s historic headline performance and those high-profile cameos from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin that brought a Puerto Rican celebration to the global stage. After recapping the championship fallout, the guys pivot to the future with their way-too-early predictions for the 2026-27 season, debating whether Seattle is poised for a repeat or if a new contender will emerge from a shifting NFL landscape.

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    59 分
  • Jeffrey Epstein takes down Giants at Super Bowl LX

    Jeffrey Epstein takes down Giants at Super Bowl LX
    2026/02/04

    Welcome to Episode 303 of Empty The Bench with Nick Morgasen and Zain Bando. This week, we dive deep into the journey to Santa Clara for Super Bowl LX, analyzing exactly how the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots emerged from the pack to secure their spots in this historic 60th championship game. We take a hard look at the "Epstein Files" to uncover what is really happening within the front offices of the New York Jets and Giants, while also grading the latest moves in the NFL coaching carousel following the major hires of John Harbaugh and Robert Saleh. The conversation shifts to the collegiate ranks to discuss Arthur Smith’s surprising move to Ohio State and what his offensive philosophy means for the Buckeyes' future, followed by an NBA breakdown of the Knicks' recent victory over LeBron James and the Lakers at the Garden. We wrap things up with a full recap of the high-octane action from UFC 325 in Sydney—highlighted by Alexander Volkanovski’s dominant performance—before finally locking in our official picks and best bets for the Super Bowl.



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    1 時間 31 分
  • Jemele Hill’s controversial take on Kevin Stefanski

    Jemele Hill’s controversial take on Kevin Stefanski
    2026/01/28
    Nick Morgasen and Zain Bando return to the airwaves for Episode 302 of Empty the Bench to break down a massive week in sports news, starting with a deep dive into the finalized Super Bowl 60 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. The guys analyze the seismic shifts across the NFL coaching carousel following major hires in Atlanta, New York, and Pittsburgh, while also tackling the social media firestorm surrounding Jemele Hill’s comments on the Atlanta Falcons hiring Kevin Stefanski and her claims regarding the fan base's reaction to the move. Beyond the gridiron, the duo discusses the logistical chaos as a historic winter storm forces a wave of postponements across College Basketball and the NBA, plus a full recap of the high-octane action from UFC 324 featuring the war between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. It is a jam-packed episode covering everything from the championship hunt to the headlines shaping the sports world today, so be sure to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite platform to support the show.

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    1 時間 16 分
  • Matt LeFleur tells Ben Johnson to shake on it

    Matt LeFleur tells Ben Johnson to shake on it
    2026/01/14

    On this episode of Empty The Bench, Nick Morgasen and Zain Bando discuss the "WILD" NFL Wildcard Weekend, predictions for the College Football National Championship,

    Conor McGregor wants to fight Floyd Mayweather, Angel Reese at it again AND SO MUCH MORE!

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    1 時間 22 分
  • NFL Black Monday overshadows priest helping Steelers

    NFL Black Monday overshadows priest helping Steelers
    2026/01/06

    A massive milestone has arrived! For our 300th episode, we’re taking a trip down memory lane while breaking down the biggest headlines in sports. Nick Morgasen and Zain Bando are joined by a very special guest: the man who helped start it all, former host Tom Albano.


    Tom returns to the mic to pull back the curtain on the origin story of Empty The Bench, sharing never-before-told stories about how the network was built and how the show evolved into the powerhouse it is today.


    Topics also discussed include: Tom, Nick, and Zain discuss the early days of the ETB Network and the vision that sparked 300 episodes of content, NFL "Black Monday where the coaching carousel is spinning, a local priest was spotted pouring holy water on the Steelers endzone during Sunday Night Football, CFP Predictions AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

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    1 時間 45 分
  • Fernando Mendoza says 'thank you' to Skip Bayless

    Fernando Mendoza says 'thank you' to Skip Bayless
    2025/12/17
    On the FINAL episode of Empty The Bench for 2025, Nick Morgasen and Zain Bando discuss Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman, Diego Pavia says "F the voters", Torn ACL's for Patrick Mahomes & Micah Parsons, Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua preview AND SO MUCH MORE!

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    1 時間 58 分
  • Curt Cignetti sends 'grow-up' letter to Notre Dame before CFP

    Curt Cignetti sends 'grow-up' letter to Notre Dame before CFP
    2025/12/10
    On this episode of Empty The Bench, Nick Morgasen and Zain Bando discuss the College Football Playoff Top 12, College Football Teams opting out of Bowl Games, NFL Week 14 recap AND SO MUCH MORE!

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    1 時間 26 分
  • Lane Kiffin becomes Kim Kardashian of college football | Empty The Bench EP 297

    Lane Kiffin becomes Kim Kardashian of college football | Empty The Bench EP 297
    2025/12/03
    On this episode of Empty The Bench, Nick Morgasen and Zain Bando discuss the twists and turns of Lane Kiffin ending up at LSU, Major College Football coaching moves, NFL Week 14 Thursday Night Football predictions, UFC drops first two Paramount cards AND SO MUCH MORE!

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    1 時間 22 分