On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network

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Come for the Florida State football and recruiting news, stay for the nonsense. The Noles247 Podcast offers honest analysis from Brendan Sonnone, Chris Nee, and Zach Blostein.

Recent Episodes
  • OTB: How active will FSU be in the Portal? Spring intel, and Sonnone's crazy CB
    Apr 14, 2025 – 01:07:51
  • OTB: FSU AD Michael Alford on construction progress, the salary-cap era, and more
    Apr 8, 2025 – 37:48
  • OTB: The Catwalk Stalk, Scrimmage Takeaways
    Apr 7, 2025 – 01:01:38
  • OTB: Spring Scrimmage Intel, Recruiting Concerns? Basketball Portal Szn
    Apr 1, 2025 – 01:23:18
  • 'What did you say?' Sonnone's snafu, are we concerned, and spring scoop
    Mar 25, 2025 – 01:01:59
  • OTB: Spring is here, media policy change, and the gus bus
    Mar 18, 2025 – 01:00:34
  • OTB: Can Luke Loucks inject much-needed energy into FSU hoops?
    Mar 10, 2025 – 37:16
  • OTB: ACC and FSU settle, no more Venetian Salami
    Mar 3, 2025 – 54:51
  • OTB: MAILBAG!
    Feb 25, 2025 – 01:17:22
  • OTB: Did FSU do enough this offseason to lead to a drastic turnaround in 2025?
    Feb 17, 2025 – 01:18:24
  • OTB: Finding the ‘edge’, hoops coaching candidates, and more
    Feb 11, 2025 – 01:09:07
  • The ACC and ESPN of it all (plus Buy Or Sonnone, and underrated 2025 prospects)
    Jan 31, 2025 – 01:13:29
  • OTB: Shaking Up The QB Board
    Jan 27, 2025 – 46:12
  • OTB: A Junior Day Recap, ft. Pipes, Nee’s Hands, and Kernie Sims
    Jan 21, 2025 – 01:02:04
  • OTB: Our thoughts on FSU's portal haul
    Jan 6, 2025 – 01:04:08
  • OTB: Everything you could ever want to know about FSU's Top 10 Portal class (so far), and who's next
    Dec 30, 2024 – 01:48:12
  • OTB: FSU's 2025 offense is taking shape
    Dec 23, 2024 – 49:08
  • OTB: A cycle-defining recruitment
    Dec 20, 2024 – 01:13:15
  • OTB: Portal and Posse
    Dec 16, 2024 – 01:12:24
  • OTB: The portal has cometh and taketh
    Dec 11, 2024 – 01:18:24
  • OTB: Staff moves and Portal Szn
    Dec 6, 2024 – 01:11:04
  • Instant Reaction: A positive signing day for FSU?
    Dec 4, 2024 – 32:20
  • OTB: How do we feel about FSU's coordinator hires?
    Dec 3, 2024 – 01:17:58
  • Instant Reaction: It's over.
    Dec 1, 2024 – 35:11
  • OTB: A win, what to do at QB and OC talk
    Nov 25, 2024 – 01:15:33
  • OTB: Winning Instant Reaction
    Nov 23, 2024 – 27:16
  • OTB: How will we know if FSU had a good offseason?
    Nov 21, 2024 – 01:23:55
  • OTB: The QB Shuffle and the need for the NFL-ification of FSU's front office
    Nov 14, 2024 – 54:30
  • OTB: ‘When change is necessary’ and you’re Monken me crazy
    Nov 11, 2024 – 01:06:32
  • OTB: Instant Reaction to MAJOR coaching changes at FSU
    Nov 11, 2024 – 43:02
  • OTB: Smackdown in South Bend
    Nov 10, 2024 – 46:43
  • OTB: Sweeping Change
    Nov 7, 2024 – 01:06:46
  • OTB: North Carolina instant reaction
    Nov 2, 2024 – 42:21
  • OTB: What do it mean?
    Oct 31, 2024 – 01:21:46
  • OTB: A Messy Instant Reaction
    Oct 27, 2024 – 43:05
  • OTB: Miami Hate Week...Yay
    Oct 22, 2024 – 01:05:44
  • OTB: Rock Bottom Instant Reaction
    Oct 19, 2024 – 45:59
  • OTB: Sod game at Duke? + Latest recruiting developments
    Oct 17, 2024 – 47:18
  • OTB: Sigh, it's the Mid-Season Check-In
    Oct 14, 2024 – 01:48:42
  • OTB: A building Brock, The Duke of Doak, and more
    Oct 7, 2024 – 01:21:39
  • OTB: Clemson Instant Reaction
    Oct 6, 2024 – 48:12
  • OTB: Happy Brocktoberfest
    Oct 3, 2024 – 01:01:14
  • A Bloody Buy or Sonnone
    Sep 30, 2024 – 01:02:19
  • OTB Instant Reaction: Dominated in Dallas
    Sep 29, 2024 – 46:35
  • OTB: 1-0 this week!
    Sep 23, 2024 – 47:28
  • Winning Season: Cal Instant Reaction
    Sep 22, 2024 – 44:47
  • OTB: MAILBAG!!! ACC scuttlebutt, fixes, and king for a day
    Sep 20, 2024 – 01:14:43
  • OTB: 0-3... Case for a QB change
    Sep 16, 2024 – 01:08:37
  • Instant Reaction: FSU drops another to Memphis 20-12
    Sep 14, 2024 – 39:41
  • OTB: Memphis Game Preview, Decommitments + New Offers
    Sep 12, 2024 – 01:01:04
Recent Reviews
  • john in wpb
    Sponsor me drop this clown squad
    If you are a sponsor that legitimately cares about being associated with a group that has a pinch of professional about them you will DROP this clown show. After hearing meathead Adam state with noticeable relief that they had dutifully filled up 30 minutes of air time with their voice noise so he could end the show I found myself asking why would any self respecting person want to be associated with these morons? Sponsors I will not buy your products or use your services if you continue to sponsor this show and am asking my fellow FSU alumni to do same.
  • Steven_1321
    Malzahn / Transfer QB
    Could Malzahn target Thomas Castellanos from BC. I know Castellanos originally committed to Gus at UCF but left for BC. Is there a chance for reunion or is that bridge burned?
  • faux_anonymity1
    Fix Audio Quality Please
    When listening to the Top 40 player episodes there is harsh background noise bleed throughout. I am shocked that this has happened twice now, it renders the episodes basically unlistenable. Easy to fix with a noise gate. Love yall, please for my ear’s sake get on this.
  • atlanta kennel
    request
    how bout we keep the x’s and noles guys on the x’s and noles channel?
  • RetiredNole
    Terrible audio.
    Audio consistently bad.
  • NoleGrad2018
    Quality is subpar
    The actual audio quality is pretty poor. And the lack of effort put in to making the show sound good is apparent. Nee is great, Sonnone and Blostein not as much. Some good episodes but you can skip a lot of them and not miss anything. The Trey episodes are gold, those are better.
  • KnightNole77
    Going downhill fast…
    It’s always great when the first 7 minutes of the podcast are ads and ad reads. Horrible.
  • Kevin6586
    5 starts
    Great show guys! You asked and you shall receive. 5 stars guys, keep it up!
  • Perimeter295
    Say “Florida State”
    For the love of listening, please vary up the “FSU” sometimes. Say “Florida State” or “the Seminoles” or something other than “FSU” all the time. Just a minor bug. Zach Blostein’s voice and general lethargy are difficult to listen to.
  • ShadeyNole
    Brendan Sonnone is quirky
    His voice and his goofy takes make the show brutal
  • Handertoken
    Very good podcast
    These guys rock my socks!
  • Flapjacksonurmom
    Best podcast
    They are just simply the best
  • Petr12765
    Best pod out there for FSU
    Guys are funny. Each brings something unique to the equation, whether its evaluation of a game, to macro program thoughts, to recruiting, to just comic relief. Great pod
  • RJNole
    Host
    The guy that hosts this podcast is obnoxious, and makes it almost impossible to listen anymore.
  • Thatfsudude35
    New Guys
    I say new guys not sure on that but this Andrew and Cooper recruiting show is horrible. The original guys have so much more personality. Awful ride this morning to work listening to these guys! Big thumb down.
  • peanutbutterjones
    Mailbag - FSU UF rivalry
    Any possibility UF would stop our rivalry game once Texas and Oklahoma join and SEC increases conference games. Maybe even shadow starting the Power 2 by scheduling only out of conference with Big10?
  • Tillman Jr#1
    The best Nole podcast
    Go Noles
  • seminoleike
    This will be 5 once Brenda stops talking
    This is the kiddie FSU pod because it’s so unprofessional.
  • Airfelix23
    Great FSU podcast
    The additions of Trey Rowland, Coach AB, and Kevin has improved the overall podcast experience on OTB. The content is informative and gives much more insight on all things Florida State. Thanks!
  • nolefan1999
    Great listen
    Don’t understand all the negative comments recently about the podcast. Guys are having fun and provide way over the top in depth information on not just football but also baseball and basketball occasionally. Started listening to the pod first and now subscribe to noles 247. Go Noles!
  • Truffletopia Tony
    Most Comprehensive FSU Podcast!
    I’ve been listening to the major FSU Podcasts for about 4 years, and I always listen to OTB first, when multiple come out at the same time. The cast is great. They are usually the first with any pertinent FSU information, and they are very realistic in their opinions. I love the core of OTB, and they’ll always be my favorite, but with the addition of so many people to cover FSU, who bring unique tools to the table, there is truly something for everyone. If you’re into recruiting, film, game analysis, you’ll find anything and everything you need here.
  • bone thugs e harmony
    Buy or sonnone with a blostein bullet
    Hard to find a more genuine pod. It can get off the tracks at times, but that’s part of the charm. The addition of Trey and Coach AB have been fantastic.
  • Rod Weaver
    Let them nut’s hang!
    I enjoy the content, it helps me get through work/day. However, it’s ok to not be so conservative with reviewing the games. Example the upcoming Louisiana game. FSU should be able to take these boys to the woodshed. I had to turn it off because Dane was gassing them up! Other than that the content is pretty good!
  • Mdizzy nizzzy
    Excellent show
    Five stars but had to remove one for y’all allowing Brendan to do Faulk in the Road
  • Tonyr830
    Great Nole Podcast
    A variety of characters and each having their own insights and perspectives. Loads of content.
  • CAW17WPB
    Changes need work
    Long time listener. Thankful that Trey led the last instant reaction. Just can’t let the other two run an instant reaction - lack of emotion and engagement makes them painful to listen to. Nole thy Enemy is great. Original crew also still informative and entertaining.
  • ncnole_mom
    I miss the old days.
    Gotten really hard to listen to. I rarely stop by for a listen. Hope y’all find your way again.
  • noles19801
    Hard to imagine how far this has gone down
    Used to really like this podcast when Chris and Josh did 90% of the talking. Zach is ok. Brendan is tough to listen to. He should not be in charge of anything. Trey is ok, at least he has some talent. The Kevin guy should not be breaking down film and neither should the “coach” that is really a high school teacher that volunteers to help with the football team. The production of the podcasts isn’t very good, too many amateur hour moments.
  • bam@cam
    Do better
    This used to be a great pod cast but has been hard to listen to lately. To much “extra stuff” not related to the Noles whatsoever. People talking over one another. It’s just hard to listen to.
  • tim.a.norton
    Lost focus
    Loved the pod for several years. The recent changes/additions have altered the vibe and muddled the feed. My opinion/suggestion would be to offer multiple podcasts under a Noles 24/7 network — OG content, film stuff, interview pieces — so users like me can filter through unwanted content.
  • Taggartt
    Good luck!
    Show has gone down hill. Used to be very good and now it’s just, sad 😞
  • NoleFan1123
    Film Review on a Pod?
    Imagine hosting a FSU Podcast and having to ask the others on the Pod multiple times who the player is because you don’t know them by their jersey number. Film review episode is already a tough listen not knowing what they’re watching while they’re analyzing plays/schemes/coverages/etc but the host can’t be bothered to learn player’s jersey #’s and adds very little analysis of value. Trey and Brendan are making this POD a very tough listen, hanging in for now and hoping for better
  • Dkc1995
    Love the addition
    This pod has grown so much with the team! So much content keep it up!!!!
  • PMo561
    Too Many Cooks
    This podcast was “must listen” for several years until recently. Love X’s & Noles but that’s only useful for YouTube since it’s film based. Theres wayyyy too many different voices now and there’s not much direction. OTB has become a fluff show for the most part. I used to never skip episodes and now I find myself deleting much more often
  • be marvelous
    Please stick to content
    I had to unfollow after the Louisville instant reaction. Been a follower for several years. But when the host is constantly talking over guys trying to provide insight and analysis, it’s frustrating to listen to. I appreciate your passion, but please realize how difficult it can be for someone who only has a short amount of time to listen to podcasts, it gets to the point where I have to try to ffwd through unnecessary tangents. Again, I hope you guys are able to tighten it up, but you have to understand your audience may not have the time or patience/slash/attention span to have analysis interrupted with nonsense. Go Noles!
  • sabotres
    Sonnone is ruining the show
    I think Sonnone has gotten too much free reign and don’t think he’s as entertaining. The only podcasts worth listening to are with Trey hosting.
  • Benjjj88
    Love the OGs BUT….
    I’ve been locked in with OTB for a few years now and have loved it! My only complaint is the new addition of X’s and Noles crew. They are knowledgeable but are hard to listen to. They’re monotone and so dry! Just write those articles and save pods for the original crew.
  • eiruendjwjd
    Bad Talk Radio
    The new additions, especially Trey Rowland, sound like bad talk radio. I have unsubscribed and stopped listening. Just have Brendan, Zach and Chris. Dont need all the rest.
  • jgs9455
    I miss Josh
    I miss Josh, can you get him back and give him a raise? Don’t like the new guys at all. Didn’t listen to X’s and Noles when they were separate, don’t like them now when added to On The Bench. Used to be a favorite podcast.
  • Johnstonlw8
    A bit much
    Interesting info for a FSU alum to listen to doing chores around the house. Gets me more interested in the team and makes me look forward to the fall. Brendan, bro, please stop singing at me. Paying Noles247 subscriber.
  • Shadowfang268
    BGNole93
    Fellas, I’ll be quick, Brendon is ruining the show. It has become way to silly. Didn’t realize what a big influence Josh was on everyone. Brendon, Chris and Zach are being asked to do more without Josh and it’s not working. Sorry guys but unless you get serious and recognize the immaturity you will be nothing more than lightweights regardless how hard you work.
  • ArmchairQB1
    Only giving 2 stars for Zach/Nee
    Producer/host is a middle schooler. I get trying to lighten things up at times but it’s gone way too far since Berg left. Maybe content will change once we’re in season but I’m not holding my breath.
  • Nole'81'11
    I likedLOVE THE THEME SONG! the ask me anything pod! Yes it is weird transparently so. A good thing!
    Really enjoyed the series, including Sadie Dean. Even if Brandon is sorry. Buy or Sonnone is great
  • Tallysw
    Excellent work!
    Trey Roland’s interview with David Hill was excellent. Great moderator, great questions, knowledgeable guest. The podcast provides a lot of information to me as a 24/7 subscriber.
  • CBB Noles
    Disappointed
    I have listened to y’all far a long time and enjoy your perspective! As of today unless y’all are going to take out the filthy language I am done! Be fan and a paying member don’t have to be up to y’all! Thank you ahead of time I hope! Noles13 name Mike Campbell not going to pay to listen to that language!
  • StanleyCup04
    Would be 4 or 5
    But Sannone really needs to rein in it in. He’s trying to be funny with comments or items that are irrelevant to the conversation. Update: last episode with David Hale was better, but still unneeded Sannone nonsense. Audio quality was better than usual. I haven’t given up yet, but it’s close. Maybe fewer episodes with more meaty content is the answer.
  • Matt Gaetz
    Travel episode
    Please. Never again.
  • NorthFLNole
    Sad...
    Brennan is really bad. Yes he last show sucked. Chris and Zach provide great Insight that’s almost always Interrupted for no reason by Sonnone. Between the screaming into the mic or yelling randomly this podcast went from my favorite to being out of my rotation.
  • 5022226
    Mac & Cheese
    I would doc you 1/2 star for having to listen to about 90 sec of “Mac & cheese “. Sheesh. Brendon is completely out of control going from being just plain silly sometimes (I could live with that) to being just plain stupid. Needs to quit interrupting people answering a question to throw something completely off topic in. Sometimes I think he’s not even listening. Occasionally I just turn an episode off. I think he’s getting the message though but we’ll see. Should be docked a weeks pay for the “foot washing crap” show still has potential but needs to find its way very soon. I’ll stick a little longer to see. If the stupid stuff keeps going on I’ll be gone.
  • Eric Roseboro
    They Have Fallen off the Bench
    Without Josh, Brendan and Chris have run the podcast a muck. It’s tough to listen to the episodes now that Josh has left. You can really see now who was the one that was running the show.
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