The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers

KTBS Sports in the Ark-La-Tex

Episodes

July 30, 2025 34 mins

Football is back!  Alex and Daniel have kicked off the Countdown to #3fever Tour and give us an inside look at the preparations for the upcoming high school football season.  The Benchwarmer get into a heated uniform debate and Louisiana Tech Athletics Director Ryan Ivey joins the show to talk about LA Tech's move to the Sun Belt Conference.

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Football is back (kind of).  The Benchwarmers break down an interesting first day at Cowboys Training Camp and look ahead to the season for both Dallas and New Orleans.  This week the Benchwarmers are joined by Doug Ireland of the Shreveport-Bossier Journal, Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, National Football Foundation, and more.

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July 16, 2025 51 mins

SEC Media Days are here, LA Tech is headed to the Sun Belt, and Daniel is at the top of his game.  The Benchwarmers are joined by Roy Lang III of the Shreveport-Bossier Advocate.

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It's a KTBS 3 Sports family reunion this week! Former KTBS Sports Directors Tatum Everett and Paul Crane reunite with Alex and Daniel to talk about their time together at channel 3. The Benchwarmers also break down their time at Freedom Fest Finale and possible advertisements on LSU uniforms.

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July 2, 2025 47 mins

We have reached the great lull in the sports calendar; the Benchwarmers talk about sports betting and Alex is mad at the Sabres.  Alex and Daniel are joined by Evangel quarterback Peyton "Pop" Houston to talk about the expectations for his junior season, his college decision, and much more.

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June 25, 2025 62 mins

LSU baseball wins another natty, the NBA and NHL champions have been crowned, and Alex is working on a big story.  The Benchwarmers are joined this week by first year Southwood head coach Deaumante Johnson.

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June 18, 2025 64 mins

Alex is on the road, Shreveport dominates the US Open, and we are overflowing with national sports topics. The Benchwarmers are joined by Centenary head football coach Byron Dawson as the Gents prepare for their second official season on the gridiron. 

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June 11, 2025 58 mins

Daniel returns as an engaged man, the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals are awesome, and Alex is mad about video games.  The head coach of the undefeated, 59-0 NAIA National Champion LSUS Pilots, Brad Neffendorf, joins the Benchwarmers to talk about his team's historic run.

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June 4, 2025 62 mins

With Daniel still on vacation, Taylor Gibson gets his time on the bench.  LSUS is perfect, the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals are set, and Bossier Offensive Coordinator Jeff Harper joins the Benchwarmers to look ahead to the Southern Classic Chicken Friday Football Fever season.

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May 28, 2025 44 mins

Daniel is on vacation , Sidney is in Idaho, and LSUS is chasing a NAIA World Series.  Sidney Lain joins the show from Idaho to give us a behind the scenes look at her coverage of the Pilots.  The Benchwarmers also visit with North DeSoto quarterback Luke Delafield fresh off his baseball state championship with the Griffins.

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May 21, 2025 32 mins

The Benchwarmers are joined by Benton head coach Stephen Dennis.  Coach breaks down his departure from Huntington, his favorite band, his favorite restaurant, and much more.

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May 14, 2025 39 mins

Derek Carr retires, the Cowboys found their wide receiver, and North DeSoto baseball is headed to the championship.  The Benchwarmers are joined this week by Calvary head softball coach Tiffany Wood after the Cavs 5th consecutive state title.

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May 7, 2025 43 mins

Daniel battles a cold, the LHSAA Softball and Baseball playoffs are wrapping up, and we learn why you should never let Alex borrow anything.  The Benchwarmers are joined this week by Parkway head coach Coy Brotherton as the Panthers are in the middle of spring practice.

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The Benchwarmers NFL Draft Grades are in, LSUS is undefeated, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are awesome.  This week LSUS head coach Brad Neffendorf and Haughton head football coach Matthew Sewell join Alex and Daniel on the bench.

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April 23, 2025 54 mins

The NFL Draft is here, and the Benchwarmers present their first-round mocks. Former Arkansas Razorback and Pleasant Grove Hawk Landon Jackson joins the show to discuss his path to the Draft. Alex and Daniel also give a lesson on movie theater etiquette, watch the Mudbugs' season come to an end, bring you Matt's Minute, and much more.

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April 16, 2025 48 mins

The Saints need a quarterback, Rory won the Masters, and we get a history lesson regarding Alex's socks.  The Benchwarmers are joined this week by Mudbugs head coach Jason "Soupy" Campbell as the team prepares for another playoff run.

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Join Alex Anderson and Daniel Brown for their weekly conversation covering topics like the Final Four, the NHL scoring record, the Mudbugs' playoff run, and much more.

This week, Alex and Daniel are joined on the bench by former Haynesville star and Florida Gator Cam'Ron Jackson as he prepares for his new life in the NFL.

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