From The Bench Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/from-the-bench-ae803daf-c468-4a32-8310-99f77d632ab2 From the Bench with Caroline McGartland, Sean Duffy and Ben Lindsley of WSUM Sports lean into their unathletic abilities. With an emphasis on Wisconsin Sports, this trio uses discussion mixed with game to give an entertaining fifty minutes of sports. © 2026 WSUM c8246c6c-c4a4-5e2c-9e7f-8b5003e9929a yes en Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:37:38 -0700 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:38:11 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/RlP9_2gY9pQ1WoRMxAT07J51VrOxNykvU-wY2yB4zyY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YjE2/NTdiMzMyMzA4OWYx/MDFmNzU5ZjU4Nzli/NjUzMS5qcGVn.jpg From The Bench episodic WSUM From the Bench with Caroline McGartland, Sean Duffy and Ben Lindsley of WSUM Sports lean into their unathletic abilities. With an emphasis on Wisconsin Sports, this trio uses discussion mixed with game to give an entertaining fifty minutes of sports. From the Bench with Caroline McGartland, Sean Duffy and Ben Lindsley of WSUM Sports lean into their unathletic abilities. sports, college sports, from the bench, WSUM No No Are The Packers AWFUL? 31 31 Are The Packers AWFUL? full 1c580455-8dfa-4f07-914b-9087539c2a3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee22fc45 In this episode of From The Bench, the gang discusses who they think the Brewers' third starting pitcher should be for the playoffs. The Packers win an overtime nailbiter against the New York Jets, but will this be a sustainable way of winning against tougher opponents? Plus, has the Badgers offense finally found its identity after wide receiver Tyrell Henry's record-breaking performance against Eastern Michigan?

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, the gang discusses who they think the Brewers' third starting pitcher should be for the playoffs. The Packers win an overtime nailbiter against the New York Jets, but will this be a sustainable way of winning against tougher opponents? Plus, has the Badgers offense finally found its identity after wide receiver Tyrell Henry's record-breaking performance against Eastern Michigan?

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:37:31 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3221 In this episode of From The Bench, the gang discusses who they think the Brewers' third starting pitcher should be for the playoffs. The Packers win an overtime nailbiter against the New York Jets, but will this be a sustainable way of winning against tougher opponents? Plus, has the Badgers offense finally found its identity after wide receiver Tyrell Henry's record-breaking performance against Eastern Michigan?

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy Caroline McGartland At Least The Brewers Are Good 30 30 At Least The Brewers Are Good full fbc6a030-cdba-4526-abf1-8903c3dfd98c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c572cf1 In this episode of From The Bench, how much longer of a leash are we going to give Matt LaFleur's playcalling after yet another late-game collapse at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings? Badger football gets its first win of the season against Western Illinois by a score of 36-9, but QB Colton Joseph does not look like what we expected him to be thus far. Plus, what should the Brewers' priorities be for the remainder of the regular season after clinching their fourth straight division title?

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, how much longer of a leash are we going to give Matt LaFleur's playcalling after yet another late-game collapse at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings? Badger football gets its first win of the season against Western Illinois by a score of 36-9, but QB Colton Joseph does not look like what we expected him to be thus far. Plus, what should the Brewers' priorities be for the remainder of the regular season after clinching their fourth straight division title?

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:45:14 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3033 In this episode of From The Bench, how much longer of a leash are we going to give Matt LaFleur's playcalling after yet another late-game collapse at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings? Badger football gets its first win of the season against Western Illinois by a score of 36-9, but QB Colton Joseph does not look like what we expected him to be thus far. Plus, what should the Brewers' priorities be for the remainder of the regular season after clinching their fourth straight division title?

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Same Old Badgers? 29 29 PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Same Old Badgers? full 1e35a9d3-60b6-49ac-82fb-b468f25a1493 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a564e11 In this pre-recorded episode of From The Bench, a horrible second half against Notre Dame leaves the gang wondering if this year is going to be any different for Luke Fickell and the Badgers. Plus, Ben knows what needs to be done with the first round picks taken from the LA Clippers, and Ben and Sean share their expectations for the Packers as the NFL season kicks into gear.

]]> In this pre-recorded episode of From The Bench, a horrible second half against Notre Dame leaves the gang wondering if this year is going to be any different for Luke Fickell and the Badgers. Plus, Ben knows what needs to be done with the first round picks taken from the LA Clippers, and Ben and Sean share their expectations for the Packers as the NFL season kicks into gear.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:31:11 -0700 WSUM WSUM 4252 In this pre-recorded episode of From The Bench, a horrible second half against Notre Dame leaves the gang wondering if this year is going to be any different for Luke Fickell and the Badgers. Plus, Ben knows what needs to be done with the first round picks taken from the LA Clippers, and Ben and Sean share their expectations for the Packers as the NFL season kicks into gear.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy What To Do About Josh Jacobs 28 28 What To Do About Josh Jacobs full 4f41996c-47e9-4f7d-b77e-24092ce55477 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7944d0dc In this episode of From The Bench, Ben, Sean and Caroline are BACK for another season of Wisconsin sports. The gang mulls the impending legal challenges of Packers RB Josh Jacobs, debates whether NFL players should be allowed to go back to college and previews the Badgers' week 1 matchup against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Plus, the debut of our newest segment: One Good Thing!

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, Ben, Sean and Caroline are BACK for another season of Wisconsin sports. The gang mulls the impending legal challenges of Packers RB Josh Jacobs, debates whether NFL players should be allowed to go back to college and previews the Badgers' week 1 matchup against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Plus, the debut of our newest segment: One Good Thing!

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:23:55 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3253 In this episode of From The Bench, Ben, Sean and Caroline are BACK for another season of Wisconsin sports. The gang mulls the impending legal challenges of Packers RB Josh Jacobs, debates whether NFL players should be allowed to go back to college and previews the Badgers' week 1 matchup against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Plus, the debut of our newest segment: One Good Thing!

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy  04/30/26: Brandon Cisse is a Green Bay Packer. 27 27  04/30/26: Brandon Cisse is a Green Bay Packer. full 8272d3d6-d2b8-40ab-8a44-37d89f47c528 https://share.transistor.fm/s/078cb5de In this episode of From The Bench, the Packers draft class is in, and it may just be the best one we've seen in a hot minute. John Blackwell may be off to Duke, but the Badgers have already reloaded in the transfer portal. Plus, Sean plans to beat up a washing machine and the boys reminisce on the first year of the show

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, the Packers draft class is in, and it may just be the best one we've seen in a hot minute. John Blackwell may be off to Duke, but the Badgers have already reloaded in the transfer portal. Plus, Sean plans to beat up a washing machine and the boys reminisce on the first year of the show

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:38:57 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3232 In this episode of From The Bench, the Packers draft class is in, and it may just be the best one we've seen in a hot minute. John Blackwell may be off to Duke, but the Badgers have already reloaded in the transfer portal. Plus, Sean plans to beat up a washing machine and the boys reminisce on the first year of the show

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy  04/23/26: DRAFT DAY SPECIAL 26 26  04/23/26: DRAFT DAY SPECIAL full 6b1d480d-9965-4a0e-a886-aeceb36355b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/127840a5 In this episode of From The Bench, we come to you LIVE during the first round of the NFL Draft. We have reactions to the back half of the picks as they happen and analyze some of the draft's defining picks, including a shocker in Jeremiyah Love to the Cardinals at 3rd overall and the Cowboys taking top safety Caleb Downs at pick 11. 

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, we come to you LIVE during the first round of the NFL Draft. We have reactions to the back half of the picks as they happen and analyze some of the draft's defining picks, including a shocker in Jeremiyah Love to the Cardinals at 3rd overall and the Cowboys taking top safety Caleb Downs at pick 11. 

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:38:15 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3233 In this episode of From The Bench, we come to you LIVE during the first round of the NFL Draft. We have reactions to the back half of the picks as they happen and analyze some of the draft's defining picks, including a shocker in Jeremiyah Love to the Cardinals at 3rd overall and the Cowboys taking top safety Caleb Downs at pick 11. 

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy 04/16/26: Mocking Our Way Downtown 25 25 04/16/26: Mocking Our Way Downtown full 69b9734e-5a3a-456a-a8c2-68f1fa355bd6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/393216f1 In this episode of From The Bench, the boys complete the show's first (patent pending) From The Bench Mock Draft ahead of next week's NFL draft. They answer the question on everybody's mind: do the Bears go quarterback round one? Plus, Men's Hockey could not pull off the win against Denver in the national championship, but Sean explains why fans should not be angry about it.

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, the boys complete the show's first (patent pending) From The Bench Mock Draft ahead of next week's NFL draft. They answer the question on everybody's mind: do the Bears go quarterback round one? Plus, Men's Hockey could not pull off the win against Denver in the national championship, but Sean explains why fans should not be angry about it.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:37:42 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3238 In this episode of From The Bench, the boys complete the show's first (patent pending) From The Bench Mock Draft ahead of next week's NFL draft. They answer the question on everybody's mind: do the Bears go quarterback round one? Plus, Men's Hockey could not pull off the win against Denver in the national championship, but Sean explains why fans should not be angry about it.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy 04/09/26: John Blackwell is GONE. What Now? 24 24 04/09/26: John Blackwell is GONE. What Now? full a66e5a1b-8791-49e9-93d9-a21056a833d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b579a339 In this episode of From The Bench, friend of the show Johnny Raider joins the bench as Sean desperately tries to defend his claim of being the GOAT at flag football. The boys cope with John Blackwell entering the transfer portal, but unfortunately money calls. Plus, can Badger Hockey go 2-for-2 in national championships?

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, friend of the show Johnny Raider joins the bench as Sean desperately tries to defend his claim of being the GOAT at flag football. The boys cope with John Blackwell entering the transfer portal, but unfortunately money calls. Plus, can Badger Hockey go 2-for-2 in national championships?

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:37:09 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3141 In this episode of From The Bench, friend of the show Johnny Raider joins the bench as Sean desperately tries to defend his claim of being the GOAT at flag football. The boys cope with John Blackwell entering the transfer portal, but unfortunately money calls. Plus, can Badger Hockey go 2-for-2 in national championships?

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy 03/26/26: Wisconsin is a Hockey School 23 23 03/26/26: Wisconsin is a Hockey School full 4a7eb813-d902-4724-802d-5c7ad1a68c6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cdc7ce6  In this episode of From The Bench, the Badgers are national champions in Women's Hockey, which naturally is the only college sport that even matters. Sean sees this as the most legendary team in program history, but the Women's Basketball team may not be far behind as they head to the WBIT Final Four. Plus, in honor of MLB Opening Day, Ben tests Sean's knowledge of the best baseball names.

]]>  In this episode of From The Bench, the Badgers are national champions in Women's Hockey, which naturally is the only college sport that even matters. Sean sees this as the most legendary team in program history, but the Women's Basketball team may not be far behind as they head to the WBIT Final Four. Plus, in honor of MLB Opening Day, Ben tests Sean's knowledge of the best baseball names.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:36:31 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3156  In this episode of From The Bench, the Badgers are national champions in Women's Hockey, which naturally is the only college sport that even matters. Sean sees this as the most legendary team in program history, but the Women's Basketball team may not be far behind as they head to the WBIT Final Four. Plus, in honor of MLB Opening Day, Ben tests Sean's knowledge of the best baseball names.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy 03/12/26: A Four Person Show?!?! 22 22 03/12/26: A Four Person Show?!?! full f7c54db8-fa63-4748-b8fd-b19b664c1d50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/331b2bdc The bench is more crowded than ever as guests Spencer and Nadiri join the show! Free agency is headlined by the Ravens backing out of their trade for Maxx Crosby, and Nadiri thinks there's too much hate around Bam Adebayo's record-breaking 83-point game. Plus, Spencer breaks down the March Madness bubble and predicts who makes it to the dance and who just barely misses out.

]]> The bench is more crowded than ever as guests Spencer and Nadiri join the show! Free agency is headlined by the Ravens backing out of their trade for Maxx Crosby, and Nadiri thinks there's too much hate around Bam Adebayo's record-breaking 83-point game. Plus, Spencer breaks down the March Madness bubble and predicts who makes it to the dance and who just barely misses out.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:35:51 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3269 The bench is more crowded than ever as guests Spencer and Nadiri join the show! Free agency is headlined by the Ravens backing out of their trade for Maxx Crosby, and Nadiri thinks there's too much hate around Bam Adebayo's record-breaking 83-point game. Plus, Spencer breaks down the March Madness bubble and predicts who makes it to the dance and who just barely misses out.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy 03/05/26: Isaac Gard You Dog 21 21 03/05/26: Isaac Gard You Dog full c76ff8bf-7f8d-4a48-972a-148081804f2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/975d159f Ben has returned to the studio after nearly dying, and just in time to learn that From The Bench is an award-winning sports show (courtesy of the WBA). Isaac Gard produces an all-time moment in the Badgers' senior night win over Maryland, the boys go over the latest in NFL news, and where does Sean think the league's top free agents are heading?

]]> Ben has returned to the studio after nearly dying, and just in time to learn that From The Bench is an award-winning sports show (courtesy of the WBA). Isaac Gard produces an all-time moment in the Badgers' senior night win over Maryland, the boys go over the latest in NFL news, and where does Sean think the league's top free agents are heading?

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:35:18 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3264 Ben has returned to the studio after nearly dying, and just in time to learn that From The Bench is an award-winning sports show (courtesy of the WBA). Isaac Gard produces an all-time moment in the Badgers' senior night win over Maryland, the boys go over the latest in NFL news, and where does Sean think the league's top free agents are heading?

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy 02/26/26: In Which the Bench is Emptied 20 20 02/26/26: In Which the Bench is Emptied full 71779548-8ebb-4e43-be5d-089248b105b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/566ed40e In this episode of From The Bench, Sean is left to run the show on his own while Ben is out sick. Badger basketball is off to a slow start during their west coast road trip, and could the Packers be in the running to pick up kicker Brandon Aubrey?  Plus, previews of the upcoming NFL Combine and Draft!

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, Sean is left to run the show on his own while Ben is out sick. Badger basketball is off to a slow start during their west coast road trip, and could the Packers be in the running to pick up kicker Brandon Aubrey?  Plus, previews of the upcoming NFL Combine and Draft!

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:34:35 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3294 In this episode of From The Bench, Sean is left to run the show on his own while Ben is out sick. Badger basketball is off to a slow start during their west coast road trip, and could the Packers be in the running to pick up kicker Brandon Aubrey?  Plus, previews of the upcoming NFL Combine and Draft!

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Sean Duffy 02/19/26: Freed From the Shackles of Rich Bisaccia 19 19 02/19/26: Freed From the Shackles of Rich Bisaccia full 5c8b9c04-48ef-442c-b4cb-ebfca249592a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4645b6d6  From The Bench welcomes its first guest to the show: Zoe! The newfound trio discusses fruit-filled chocolate, the correct way to draw the sun, and how a couple of new acquisitions are fitting into the Bucks' new-look roster. Rich Bisaccia is out as special teams coordinator for the Packers, and are the Bears on their way to Indiana? Plus, an update on the Winter Olympics.

]]>  From The Bench welcomes its first guest to the show: Zoe! The newfound trio discusses fruit-filled chocolate, the correct way to draw the sun, and how a couple of new acquisitions are fitting into the Bucks' new-look roster. Rich Bisaccia is out as special teams coordinator for the Packers, and are the Bears on their way to Indiana? Plus, an update on the Winter Olympics.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:33:56 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3254  From The Bench welcomes its first guest to the show: Zoe! The newfound trio discusses fruit-filled chocolate, the correct way to draw the sun, and how a couple of new acquisitions are fitting into the Bucks' new-look roster. Rich Bisaccia is out as special teams coordinator for the Packers, and are the Bears on their way to Indiana? Plus, an update on the Winter Olympics.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy 02/12/26: SAM DARNOLD WINS THE SUPER BOWL 18 18 02/12/26: SAM DARNOLD WINS THE SUPER BOWL full 393f80a1-1bfa-49e2-881b-229a05149d4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0f2d898 In this episode of From The Bench, are the Seahawks entering a dynasty after a convincing Super Bowl win against the Patriots? Plus, what do the Brewers do at third base now that Caleb Durbin has been surprisingly traded to the Red Sox? Nick Boyd continues to cook while taking down Illinois, and Ben gains an unhealthy obsession with curling.

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, are the Seahawks entering a dynasty after a convincing Super Bowl win against the Patriots? Plus, what do the Brewers do at third base now that Caleb Durbin has been surprisingly traded to the Red Sox? Nick Boyd continues to cook while taking down Illinois, and Ben gains an unhealthy obsession with curling.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:33:24 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3416 In this episode of From The Bench, are the Seahawks entering a dynasty after a convincing Super Bowl win against the Patriots? Plus, what do the Brewers do at third base now that Caleb Durbin has been surprisingly traded to the Red Sox? Nick Boyd continues to cook while taking down Illinois, and Ben gains an unhealthy obsession with curling.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy 02/05/26: Giannis is Still a Buck 17 17 02/05/26: Giannis is Still a Buck full 5a45e181-082d-4fa0-992a-4211c120174b https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe9bdba1 In this episode of From The Bench, it's the NFL Honors! Between updates on football's award winners, the boys review the big moves at the NBA trade deadline, including the lack of a big move for Giannis and the Bucks. Plus, the Packers have finally held their end-of-season press conference; what can we learn from one of the unluckiest seasons in recent memory? And the debut of our newest segment: Quick Hits, where we spotlight what's happening in the Badger sports we don't always get to talk about!

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, it's the NFL Honors! Between updates on football's award winners, the boys review the big moves at the NBA trade deadline, including the lack of a big move for Giannis and the Bucks. Plus, the Packers have finally held their end-of-season press conference; what can we learn from one of the unluckiest seasons in recent memory? And the debut of our newest segment: Quick Hits, where we spotlight what's happening in the Badger sports we don't always get to talk about!

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:32:49 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3265 In this episode of From The Bench, it's the NFL Honors! Between updates on football's award winners, the boys review the big moves at the NBA trade deadline, including the lack of a big move for Giannis and the Bucks. Plus, the Packers have finally held their end-of-season press conference; what can we learn from one of the unluckiest seasons in recent memory? And the debut of our newest segment: Quick Hits, where we spotlight what's happening in the Badger sports we don't always get to talk about!

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy 1/29/26: There's a Fire in my Gut 16 16 1/29/26: There's a Fire in my Gut full e3bd9840-44a8-417d-8035-756a164d7310 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e60adfc In this episode of From The Bench, the boys break down Green Bay's new defensive coordinator hire in Jonathan Gannon and discuss the head coach hiring cycle around the league. Plus, Wisconsin Men's Basketball clutches out a season sweep against Minnesota after one of the worst first-halves of ball we have ever seen. And which NBA team has the best package to trade for Giannis if he goes by the trade deadline?

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, the boys break down Green Bay's new defensive coordinator hire in Jonathan Gannon and discuss the head coach hiring cycle around the league. Plus, Wisconsin Men's Basketball clutches out a season sweep against Minnesota after one of the worst first-halves of ball we have ever seen. And which NBA team has the best package to trade for Giannis if he goes by the trade deadline?

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:32:14 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3231 In this episode of From The Bench, the boys break down Green Bay's new defensive coordinator hire in Jonathan Gannon and discuss the head coach hiring cycle around the league. Plus, Wisconsin Men's Basketball clutches out a season sweep against Minnesota after one of the worst first-halves of ball we have ever seen. And which NBA team has the best package to trade for Giannis if he goes by the trade deadline?

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy 1/22/26: We're So Back 15 15 1/22/26: We're So Back full d127de22-de66-4099-b331-ea21e5fdb0d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18d37799 In this episode of From The Bench, three becomes two as Caroline has been banished to Ireland for the semester. Leaving just Ben and Sean for the foreseeable future, will they manage to keep the show afloat? Or will Sean, I don't know, forget to come to the first show of the year? That's called foreshadowing.

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, three becomes two as Caroline has been banished to Ireland for the semester. Leaving just Ben and Sean for the foreseeable future, will they manage to keep the show afloat? Or will Sean, I don't know, forget to come to the first show of the year? That's called foreshadowing.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:31:39 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3037 In this episode of From The Bench, three becomes two as Caroline has been banished to Ireland for the semester. Leaving just Ben and Sean for the foreseeable future, will they manage to keep the show afloat? Or will Sean, I don't know, forget to come to the first show of the year? That's called foreshadowing.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy 12/10/25: In Which Sean is Given Too Long a Leash 14 14 12/10/25: In Which Sean is Given Too Long a Leash full 641e3b96-f32f-4676-b2d8-4c2b9fcf2935 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bcf2092 In this, the final episode of 2025 for From The Bench, Sean fulfills his vow to run the soundboard. Safe to say that will not be happening again. The gang reacts to the newly revealed College Football Playoff bracket and how Notre Dame probably needs to join a conference now. Plus, with four weeks until the playoffs, what do the Packers need to do to hold on to first place in the NFC North?

]]> In this, the final episode of 2025 for From The Bench, Sean fulfills his vow to run the soundboard. Safe to say that will not be happening again. The gang reacts to the newly revealed College Football Playoff bracket and how Notre Dame probably needs to join a conference now. Plus, with four weeks until the playoffs, what do the Packers need to do to hold on to first place in the NFC North?

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:30:57 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3203 In this, the final episode of 2025 for From The Bench, Sean fulfills his vow to run the soundboard. Safe to say that will not be happening again. The gang reacts to the newly revealed College Football Playoff bracket and how Notre Dame probably needs to join a conference now. Plus, with four weeks until the playoffs, what do the Packers need to do to hold on to first place in the NFC North?

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 12/03/25: The Aftermath of Badger Football... Without the Axe 13 13 12/03/25: The Aftermath of Badger Football... Without the Axe full 3d98d111-d434-4fcd-bc60-1e8cc922f55a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3a5a7fe In this award-winning episode of From The Bench, the Badger football season ends with tragedy at Minnesota and the gang has some thoughts. Plus, Ben contends that Badger basketball's loss to BYU falls squarely on the ugly purple court they played on, and Caroline gets gaslight about the difference between a "time out" and a "timeout."

]]> In this award-winning episode of From The Bench, the Badger football season ends with tragedy at Minnesota and the gang has some thoughts. Plus, Ben contends that Badger basketball's loss to BYU falls squarely on the ugly purple court they played on, and Caroline gets gaslight about the difference between a "time out" and a "timeout."

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:30:18 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3312 In this award-winning episode of From The Bench, the Badger football season ends with tragedy at Minnesota and the gang has some thoughts. Plus, Ben contends that Badger basketball's loss to BYU falls squarely on the ugly purple court they played on, and Caroline gets gaslight about the difference between a "time out" and a "timeout."

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 11/19/25: It's Ben's Fault 12 12 11/19/25: It's Ben's Fault full e44046ef-be8a-4c75-8bdc-2ad19ecd4a25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55fcfef5 In this episode of From The Bench, Ben laments being eliminated from fantasy football playoff contention and the gang concluded that that, along with literally everything else, is his fault. Plus, Jordan Love and the Packers defense need to get their act together after squeaking out a win against the Giants. And is there some fleeting hope for a Badger football upset versus the Fighting Illini?

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, Ben laments being eliminated from fantasy football playoff contention and the gang concluded that that, along with literally everything else, is his fault. Plus, Jordan Love and the Packers defense need to get their act together after squeaking out a win against the Giants. And is there some fleeting hope for a Badger football upset versus the Fighting Illini?

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:29:39 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3398 In this episode of From The Bench, Ben laments being eliminated from fantasy football playoff contention and the gang concluded that that, along with literally everything else, is his fault. Plus, Jordan Love and the Packers defense need to get their act together after squeaking out a win against the Giants. And is there some fleeting hope for a Badger football upset versus the Fighting Illini?

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 11/12/25: Something, Something, Halfway There 11 11 11/12/25: Something, Something, Halfway There full 2a6abc1c-903b-4514-80a7-fde00af5316a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1990faf7 In this episode of From The Bench, the NFL season is halfway done and Ben did the horrifying job of watching our first episode to see where our initial superlative predictions went wrong. And oh boy, did they go wrong. Plus, the boys act like children after a Badger basketball win against Ball State, volleyball is playing like crazy, and the football team finally won a game!

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, the NFL season is halfway done and Ben did the horrifying job of watching our first episode to see where our initial superlative predictions went wrong. And oh boy, did they go wrong. Plus, the boys act like children after a Badger basketball win against Ball State, volleyball is playing like crazy, and the football team finally won a game!

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:29:04 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3305 In this episode of From The Bench, the NFL season is halfway done and Ben did the horrifying job of watching our first episode to see where our initial superlative predictions went wrong. And oh boy, did they go wrong. Plus, the boys act like children after a Badger basketball win against Ball State, volleyball is playing like crazy, and the football team finally won a game!

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 11/05/25: I'll Trade Ya 10 10 11/05/25: I'll Trade Ya full 5c992112-7919-4890-a2c9-cd619659d942 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd508c59 In this episode of From The Bench, the gang takes a look at the week's best and worst trades as the NFL trade deadline has come and gone. Plus, where do the Packers go now that Tucker Kraft is done for the season? And we finally have a distraction from Badger football as the seasons have started for men's basketball and wrestling.

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, the gang takes a look at the week's best and worst trades as the NFL trade deadline has come and gone. Plus, where do the Packers go now that Tucker Kraft is done for the season? And we finally have a distraction from Badger football as the seasons have started for men's basketball and wrestling.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:28:14 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3469 In this episode of From The Bench, the gang takes a look at the week's best and worst trades as the NFL trade deadline has come and gone. Plus, where do the Packers go now that Tucker Kraft is done for the season? And we finally have a distraction from Badger football as the seasons have started for men's basketball and wrestling.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 10/29/25: The First (And Last) "Sean's Sheleven" 9 9 10/29/25: The First (And Last) "Sean's Sheleven" full 7a5b46bd-b4ae-4d75-9938-bda5ede297f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d30526c  In this episode of From The Bench, the gang debates the merits of college students going trick-or-treating for paper clips and thumbtacks. They briefly break down Aaron Rodgers' failed revenge game against the Packers, and Sean rips into the Steelers' new throwback uniforms in a new, improvised segment. Plus, the speculation is on for why Badgers transfer forward Elijah Gray has been removed from the roster ahead of the season opener.

]]>  In this episode of From The Bench, the gang debates the merits of college students going trick-or-treating for paper clips and thumbtacks. They briefly break down Aaron Rodgers' failed revenge game against the Packers, and Sean rips into the Steelers' new throwback uniforms in a new, improvised segment. Plus, the speculation is on for why Badgers transfer forward Elijah Gray has been removed from the roster ahead of the season opener.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:27:33 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3262  In this episode of From The Bench, the gang debates the merits of college students going trick-or-treating for paper clips and thumbtacks. They briefly break down Aaron Rodgers' failed revenge game against the Packers, and Sean rips into the Steelers' new throwback uniforms in a new, improvised segment. Plus, the speculation is on for why Badgers transfer forward Elijah Gray has been removed from the roster ahead of the season opener.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 10/22/25: Who Even Is Benjarvus Green-Ellis? 8 8 10/22/25: Who Even Is Benjarvus Green-Ellis? full 3ef4416e-6685-4dd1-910e-4501b6aea777 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf929358 In this episode of From The Bench, it's sad days in Wisconsin following the LA Dodgers sweeping the Brewers in the playoffs and Caroline explains how the Packers aren't where they need to be right now after a close call with the Cardinals. Plus, the gang discusses Ben's karaoke skills and discovers the difference between Benjarvus Green-Ellis the law firm, and Benjarvus Green-Ellis the player.

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, it's sad days in Wisconsin following the LA Dodgers sweeping the Brewers in the playoffs and Caroline explains how the Packers aren't where they need to be right now after a close call with the Cardinals. Plus, the gang discusses Ben's karaoke skills and discovers the difference between Benjarvus Green-Ellis the law firm, and Benjarvus Green-Ellis the player.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:26:51 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3404 In this episode of From The Bench, it's sad days in Wisconsin following the LA Dodgers sweeping the Brewers in the playoffs and Caroline explains how the Packers aren't where they need to be right now after a close call with the Cardinals. Plus, the gang discusses Ben's karaoke skills and discovers the difference between Benjarvus Green-Ellis the law firm, and Benjarvus Green-Ellis the player.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 10/15/25: Who's Even Good Anymore? 7 7 10/15/25: Who's Even Good Anymore? full cf980f98-b165-4d1d-9a11-37f2a6c6452a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2600ffaa In this episode of From The Bench, the gang tries to decide who's good and who's not in the NFL. Plus, Caroline makes a stunning admission about her allegiance to the Minnesota Gophers and the Brewers find themselves in a hole against the Dodgers in the second round.

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, the gang tries to decide who's good and who's not in the NFL. Plus, Caroline makes a stunning admission about her allegiance to the Minnesota Gophers and the Brewers find themselves in a hole against the Dodgers in the second round.

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 12:36:25 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3233 In this episode of From The Bench, the gang tries to decide who's good and who's not in the NFL. Plus, Caroline makes a stunning admission about her allegiance to the Minnesota Gophers and the Brewers find themselves in a hole against the Dodgers in the second round.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 10/8/25: In Which Sean is Very Happy 6 6 10/8/25: In Which Sean is Very Happy full dda41da3-c8e5-4613-b390-fd2b7ff49c52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26af35f3 In this episode of From The Bench, Sean talks about CTE and how good the Jacksonville Jaguars are. Whether or not there's a correlation, I'll let you decide. Plus, the Brewers are off to a good start against the Cubs in the first round of the MLB playoffs.

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, Sean talks about CTE and how good the Jacksonville Jaguars are. Whether or not there's a correlation, I'll let you decide. Plus, the Brewers are off to a good start against the Cubs in the first round of the MLB playoffs.

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 12:35:49 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3284 In this episode of From The Bench, Sean talks about CTE and how good the Jacksonville Jaguars are. Whether or not there's a correlation, I'll let you decide. Plus, the Brewers are off to a good start against the Cubs in the first round of the MLB playoffs.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 10/1/25: Return to Jerryworld 5 5 10/1/25: Return to Jerryworld full 6be43e92-273b-4697-8dc0-4583b4475067 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4977ec1 In this episode of From The Bench, the gang tries to navigate a weird Packers-Cowboys tie, and we brace for impact against Michigan. Also, Ben's Ten runs unreasonably long. My bad.

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, the gang tries to navigate a weird Packers-Cowboys tie, and we brace for impact against Michigan. Also, Ben's Ten runs unreasonably long. My bad.

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 12:35:01 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3364 In this episode of From The Bench, the gang tries to navigate a weird Packers-Cowboys tie, and we brace for impact against Michigan. Also, Ben's Ten runs unreasonably long. My bad.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 9/24/25: In Which Ben is Really, Really Angry. 4 4 9/24/25: In Which Ben is Really, Really Angry. full f2e2266a-1827-46ed-83c2-e34704245690 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb47526c In this episode of From The Bench, Ben airs his grievances after a tough Packers loss to the Cleveland Browns. The gang laments another Badger football loss, and is head coach Luke Fickell on his way out? But hey, at least volleyball is good.

]]> In this episode of From The Bench, Ben airs his grievances after a tough Packers loss to the Cleveland Browns. The gang laments another Badger football loss, and is head coach Luke Fickell on his way out? But hey, at least volleyball is good.

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 12:34:30 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3400 In this episode of From The Bench, Ben airs his grievances after a tough Packers loss to the Cleveland Browns. The gang laments another Badger football loss, and is head coach Luke Fickell on his way out? But hey, at least volleyball is good.

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 9/17/25: No More Monday Night Doubleheaders Please 3 3 9/17/25: No More Monday Night Doubleheaders Please full 885179b4-c0f1-4130-9021-fa4ddabf83bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a5746b1 On this episode of From The Bench, the merits of Monday Night Football doubleheaders are debated to great length, and the Packers start the season on a heater. Badger football drops their first game, badly, and the Brewers are playoff bound!

]]> On this episode of From The Bench, the merits of Monday Night Football doubleheaders are debated to great length, and the Packers start the season on a heater. Badger football drops their first game, badly, and the Brewers are playoff bound!

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 12:33:58 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3279 On this episode of From The Bench, the merits of Monday Night Football doubleheaders are debated to great length, and the Packers start the season on a heater. Badger football drops their first game, badly, and the Brewers are playoff bound!

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Caroline McGartland Sean Duffy 9/10/25: Packers to the Super Bowl. Book It. 2 2 9/10/25: Packers to the Super Bowl. Book It. full 865a12ee-996b-46c9-bd2c-61f255bf93fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d3e7015 On this episode of From The Bench, the gang breaks down the Packers' huge week 1 win against Detroit and the dominance of the Micah Parsons-led defense. Plus, Brewers/Badgers banter and the premiere of the show's newest segment: Ben's Ten!

]]> On this episode of From The Bench, the gang breaks down the Packers' huge week 1 win against Detroit and the dominance of the Micah Parsons-led defense. Plus, Brewers/Badgers banter and the premiere of the show's newest segment: Ben's Ten!

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 12:33:24 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3189 On this episode of From The Bench, the gang breaks down the Packers' huge week 1 win against Detroit and the dominance of the Micah Parsons-led defense. Plus, Brewers/Badgers banter and the premiere of the show's newest segment: Ben's Ten!

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy Caroline McGartland The Beginning  1 1 The Beginning  full 4264c1b5-8c66-4e89-bf77-d2edc790be96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9991649d Welcome to From the Bench !! in this show, featuring Ben Lindsley, Sean Duffy and Caroline McGartland, we will be discussing all things sports, honing in on our beloved state of Wisconsin. This episode features all our different personalities and us working out technical difficulties with a side of sports. 

(Also, the first minute of the show was corrupted in the mixdown)

]]> Welcome to From the Bench !! in this show, featuring Ben Lindsley, Sean Duffy and Caroline McGartland, we will be discussing all things sports, honing in on our beloved state of Wisconsin. This episode features all our different personalities and us working out technical difficulties with a side of sports. 

(Also, the first minute of the show was corrupted in the mixdown)

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:10:37 -0700 WSUM WSUM 3324 Welcome to From the Bench !! in this show, featuring Ben Lindsley, Sean Duffy and Caroline McGartland, we will be discussing all things sports, honing in on our beloved state of Wisconsin. This episode features all our different personalities and us working out technical difficulties with a side of sports. 

(Also, the first minute of the show was corrupted in the mixdown)

]]> sports, college sports, from the bench, No Caroline McGartland Ben Lindsley Sean Duffy