Benched with Bonnetta

Benched with Bonnetta

Rachel Bonnetta covers all things football – and so much more – on the BENCHED WITH BONNETTA podcast. Listen each week as Rachel recaps the latest NFL news from her unique perspective, sharing her quick-witted observations and interacting with fans and listeners, with appearances by an array of guests from the NFL and sports media landscape. Stop by every Tuesday to take in all the action around the league from the best seat in the house – on the BENCH!

Episodes

June 30, 2025 56 mins

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by ESPN's Mina Kimes to reveal numbers 25 through 21 of NFL Daily's Top 25 Players of the Last 25 Years. Gregg and Mina start the list with Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (02:59), followed by Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Terrell Owens at number 24 (13:20), Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt at number 23 (22:59), Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Walter Jones at number 22 (32:05), and Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Ja...

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Introductions for Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel are brief as it's time to prepare for the NFL Playoffs!  Matt explains the mental focus for players getting ready for playoff gameday and how it changes as teams advance.  Reliving the sad memory of attending a Super Bowl party following a loss, Matt explains why he didn't watch the game after the season. Bobby needs to know how NFL teammate gifts compare to those he exch...

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Rachel Bonnetta is back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is joined by Dan Hanzus to talk all things Jets, Aaron Rodgers, and NFL Free Agency (1:19).

After the break, Rachel tells you the best and worst thing she saw this week (25:00).

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Rachel Bonnetta is back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel talks NFL Combine, the Magic Castle, and Travis Kelce hosting SNL (0:35).

After the break, Rachel drafts her perfect vacation with NFL personalities (13:47).

Finally, Rachel tells you the best and worst thing she saw this week (23:01).

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Rachel Bonnetta is back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is joined by Kyle Brandt and they recap Super Bowl weekend (2:09).

After the break, Rachel shares listeners predictions for Super Bowl LVIII and shares her own (18:42). Finally, Rachel tells you the best and worst thing she saw this week (25:45).

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Rachel Bonnetta is back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta from Radio Row! To start, Rachel recaps her night covering the NFL Honors Red Carpet with interviews from Donna Kelce, Aaron Jones, Brian Daboll, and Justin Jefferson (2:10).

Then she is joined by Bret Michaels to talk Super Bowl LVII and get his reaction to her song (10:13). 

After the break, Rachel finally picks the winner for the Super Bowl (19:00).

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Rachel Bonnetta is back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is joined by comedians Sarah Tiana & Megan Gailey. They start out by recapping the Pro Bowl (0:55), give their thoughts on Pete Davidson (8:13), then give their Super Bowl predictions (10:14). After the break, they assess Tom Brady's interesting thirst trap (17:55).

Finally, Rachel tells you the best and worst thing she saw this week (26:...

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Rachel Bonnetta is back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! Rachel is joined by the guys of ATN, Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal, and Marc Sessler! They discuss the new movie "80 for Brady" (1:40) then compete in the 1st Annual Podcast Pro Bowl (8:54). Events include GOAT Trivia (9:58), Guess the Sound (22:15) and Sell This Product (30:04).

Finally, Rachel tells you the best and worst thing she saw this week (37:09).

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Rachel Bonnetta is back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is joined by Kyle Brandt and they recap the Conference Championship Games and react to the biggest stories of the weekend (1:52).

After the break, Rachel gives her Winners and Losers list from the weekend (20:47). Finally, Rachel tells you the best and worst thing she saw this week (30:02).

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Rachel Bonnetta is back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is joined by Rich Eisen. They talk about his time at NFL Network, why he can't vote for MVP, and Rachel asks him the famous question (0:33).

After the break, Rachel and Rich preview the Conference Championship games including (33:59). Finally, Rachel tells you the best and worst thing she saw this week (47:09).

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Rachel Bonnetta and company are back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is joined by Colleen Wolfe and they reflect on what the world was like when all of the QBs in the Divisional Round were born (4:26).

After the break, Rachel and Colleen preview Divisional Round games including Jaguars-Chiefs (19:10), Giants-Eagles (21:49), Bengals-Bills (23:31), and Cowboys-49ers (26:00). Finally, Rachel tells yo...

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Rachel Bonnetta and company are back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is joined by Kyle Brandt and they recap all the games from Wild Card Weekend (4:01). Then they share their worst audition stories (15:40).

After the break, Rachel shouts out some people who need a raise (22:08). Finally, Rachel tells you the best and worst thing she saw this week (25:30).

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Rachel Bonnetta and company are back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is joined by Colleen Wolfe and they reflect on this season's best soundbites (2:13).

After the break, Rachel and Colleen preview Wild Card Weekend games including Seahawks-49ers (30:24), Dolphins-Bills (32:54), Giants-Vikings (36:04), and Ravens-Bengals (38:00), Cowboys-Buccs (39:17), and Chargers-Jaguars (41:48). Finally, Rachel...

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Rachel Bonnetta and company are back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is joined by Kyle Brandt and they discuss Damar Hamlin and the past week (1:23). Then they share who they think should fill all of the newly open head coach positions (13:23).

After the break, Rachel opens her DMs to hear some miracles in people's lives (21:18). Finally, Rachel tells you the best and worst thing she saw this week...

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January 2, 2023 30 mins

Rachel Bonnetta and company are back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is joined by Kyle Brandt and they discuss some bold predictions from Rachel's DM's (1:57). Then they share their 2023 Ins & Outs (19:13).

After the break, Rachel dives deeper into her 2023 In's & Outs (23:08). Finally, Rachel tells you the best and worst thing she saw this week (27:36).

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December 30, 2022 37 mins

Rachel Bonnetta and company are back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel rolls out the red carpet and hands out the Benched 2022 Messy Awards (5:22).

After the break, Rachel tells you which Week 17 games she's most excited about including Dolphins-Patriots (21:18), Jets-Seahawks (24:12), Rams-Chargers (26:12), and Bills-Bengals (28:55). Rachel wraps the show up by opening up her DMs to hear your New Y...

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December 27, 2022 14 mins

Rachel Bonnetta and company are back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is talks about the best and worst times for NFL coaches to get fired (2:10).

After the break, Rachel looks ahead to Thursday night's game between the Cowboys and Titans (7:48). Finally, Rachel tells you the best and worst thing she saw this week (10:19).

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December 23, 2022 36 mins

Rachel Bonnetta and company are back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel talks about the best Christmas gifts NFL players have given their teammates (4:58).

After the break, Rachel tells you which Week 16 games she's most excited about including Giants-Vikings (15:08), Seahawks-Chiefs (17:55), Eagles-Cowboys (20:17), and Packers-Dolphins (23:14). Rachel wraps the show up with a Mohan's Minute (26:48) ...

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Rachel Bonnetta and company are back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel tries to figure out how to talk to Brad Pitt (1:05). Then she debates which NFL players would survive the longest on Survivor (6:34).

After the break, Rachel tells you which Week 15 games she's most excited about including Bills-Dolphins (16:41), Jets-Lions (19:37), Bengals-Bucs (22:18), and Rams-Packers (24:19). Rachel wraps the...

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Rachel Bonnetta and company are back for a brand new episode of Benched with Bonnetta! To start, Rachel is joined by Kyle Brandt and they discuss the NFL's Naughty and Nice lists (2:20). After the break, Rachel looks ahead to Thursday night's game between the 49ers and Seahawks (21:57). Finally, Rachel opens her DM's to find out the best and worst Christmas gifts everyone has received (27:03).

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