Far End of the Bench

The Bench is rolling solo for Episode 273.
Jimmy takes over the mic to break down the Colorado Avalanche’s statement start through Games 1 and 2, why this team looks dangerous again, and what Minnesota has left besides cheap shots and desperation.
Then we zoom out across the Stanley Cup Playoffs and NBA Playoffs, where pressure is rising, favorites are getting tested, and every series is starting to reveal who is built for the moment.
Avs control the ice. Playoff chaos controls everything else.
Drop your biggest playoff takeaway in the comments and tell us who deserves Player of the Week and Benchwarmer of the Week.
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Niko is back on The Far End of the Bench for Episode 272, and Denver sports are sitting on the edge. The Nuggets head to Minnesota for their biggest game since winning the NBA title, needing a Game 6 win to force Game 7 back home. We break down what this moment means for the Jokic-Murray era, react to the Avalanche sweeping the Kings, and look at how that changes the NHL playoff picture moving forward. Plus, we hit the biggest stories across the NBA and NHL playoffs and announce our new YouTube membership tiers. Become a Benchwarmer member for $2.99/month and get exclusive early access to Ridin’ the Pine every week. Like, comment, subscribe, and join the Bench.

The NFL Draft is LIVE and chaos is unfolding in real time. Jimmy is joined by Brandon, CEO of Variety Sports Network, to break down every pick, surprise, steal, and draft-night mistake as it happens.
 
We dive into the NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs, early MLB storylines, and Cardinals baseball from a true St. Louis perspective. Plus, Brandon shares what’s next for VSN and how he’s building something bigger in sports media.
 
Draft reactions. Playoff takes. Baseball talk. Real conversation.
 
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Dom is back on Ridin’ the Pine as we break down a packed weekend in sports. We’re talking Rory’s Masters win, the start of the NBA and NHL playoffs, DU winning its 11th national hockey championship, why the Colorado Rockies continue to be a disaster, and all the hype heading into WrestleMania. Colorado sports chaos, playoff energy, and major storylines all in one episode.
 
Subscribe, like, and drop your takes in the comments: What was your biggest takeaway from the Masters, which playoff teams are built for a run, and is there any fixing the Rockies?
 
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Ridin’ the Pine is back this week with Jimmy flying solo while Niko handles playoff lacrosse season with the Mammoth and his coaching duties. On this episode, Jimmy breaks down the Men’s and Women’s Final Four, the absolute chaos in the NBA Western Conference playoff race, what the Avalanche need to do to take the Central, and why this month before the NFL Draft is full of smoke screens, lies, and overreactions. Same show, same energy, just a different setup this week.
 
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March Madness is down to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, and we are breaking down what matters most as the tournament starts separating the real contenders from everybody else. Then we head back to Denver as the Nuggets get healthy at the right time and ask the big question: what is actually realistic for this team when the full group is back on the floor? After that, we check in on the Avalanche as they fight to hold their lead in the Central and build momentum for the stretch run. We wrap it all up with our Player of the Week and Benchwarmer of the Week. If you don’t stay down and you never quit, come on over here and sit on The Far End of the Bench.
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Waddle to Denver?! The Broncos make a BLOCKBUSTER move and we break down what it means for the offense and the AFC landscape. Then it’s officially BRACKET SEASON—our Bracket Brawl is LIVE with $100 on the line, and we reveal our full first round picks and how they shape Round 2. Quick hits around the NBA & NHL before wrapping with Player & Benchwarmer of the Week. Madness is here… let’s ride.

The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships are here and Jimmy Pallotto is breaking down his full tournament predictions.
 
In this Far End of the Bench bonus preview, Jimmy goes weight class by weight class from 125 lbs through Heavyweight, analyzing the biggest matchups, potential upsets, and the wrestlers most likely to leave as NCAA Champions.
 
After predicting every bracket, the show wraps up with final team score projections and national title picks heading into the biggest weekend in college wrestling.
 
Whether you’re filling out your bracket or just getting ready for the tournament, this preview covers every division, every contender, and the biggest storylines of the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships.

NFL free agency is already shaking up the league, the NBA trade deadline delivered some massive moves, and Nazem Kadri is officially back with the Avalanche. Jimmy Pallotto and Niko Bryant break down the biggest storylines across the sports world while getting ready for March Madness and March Mattness.
#NFLFreeAgency #NBATradeDeadline #MarchMadness #Avalanche #FEOTB

March is here and the sports calendar is heating up. On Episode 268 of The Far End of the Bench, Jimmy Pallotto and Niko Bryant break down conference tournament week in college basketball as teams prepare for March Madness and the NCAA Tournament.
 
The guys also take a hard look at the Denver Nuggets, whose frustrating stretch continues as the NBA playoff race approaches.
 
Next, Jimmy and Niko dive into their first post-NFL Combine mock draft discussion, looking at how the 2026 NFL Draft picture is starting to take shape.
 
They also check in on the Colorado Avalanche as the NHL playoff push intensifies.
 
As always, the episode wraps up with Player of the Week and Benchwarmer of the Week.
 
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