Far End of the Bench

Black Monday didn’t disappoint.
 
We break down every NFL coaching firing, what it means for each franchise, and which jobs just became the most attractive — and the most toxic. From there, we shift to the College Football Playoff semifinals, where legacies are on the line and the margin for error is gone.
 
Then it’s time for the Olympic hockey roster wars 🇺🇸🇨🇦
Who made the cut? Who got snubbed? And which omissions will be debated for years?
 
To wrap it up, we recap our regular-season Pick’Em results and pick every round of the NFL Playoffs all the way to the Super Bowl, before handing out Player of the Week and Benchwarmer of the Week honors.
 
Chaos, controversy, and cold takes — welcome back to The Far End of the Bench.

Episode 261 of The Far End of the Bench hits every major storyline across the sports world. We start in Denver with Nikola Jokic’s injury and what it means for the Nuggets moving forward. Then we shift to the ice, where the Avalanche are on a historic run, with Brock Nelson and Martin Necas stepping up after the shock of the Rantanen trade.
 
🏈 The College Football Playoff is officially underway — we recap the first round and preview the quarterfinals as the madness ramps up.
📊 Pick’Em returns for Week 18 after a brief break, with Jimmy (47-16-1) and Niko (50-14) battling for bragging rights.
🏆 We wrap it all up with Player of the Week and Benchwarmer of the Week.
 
Buckle up — this one has everything. 🎙️🔥
 
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The calculators are out.
The tears are flowing.
And the Bengals’ playoff hopes? Officially cooked. 🧮😭
 
On Episode 260 of The Far End of the Bench, we dive headfirst into NFL Playoff chaos, starting with first-round picks as the postseason kicks off Friday, then boldly predicting the entire bracket like nothing bad could ever come back to haunt us.
 
We take a necessary (and painful) moment to mourn the emotional and mathematical end of the Bengals season, because sometimes the numbers don’t lie — and sometimes they hurt even worse when they do.
 
Then we say what everyone else is scared to admit:
The Denver Broncos run the NFL right now.
Respect is no longer optional.
 
But this episode isn’t just football.
 
We also spend a long, emotional segment on John Cena’s final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, breaking down what the moment meant, why it hit harder than expected, and how it officially closed a chapter for an entire generation of fans.
 
To cap it off, we rank our Top 5 John Cena matches of all time, revisiting the classics, debating the legacy, and giving Cena his flowers as one of the most important figures in WWE history — whether you loved him or loved to hate him.
 
We wrap everything up with Week 16 picks, plus our always-chaotic Player of the Week and Benchwarmer of the Week, because accountability matters — especially when you’re wrong.
 
If you love:
 
NFL playoff chaos
Overconfident predictions
Bengals pain
Broncos dominance
WWE nostalgia & John Cena debates
 
 
…you’re exactly where you belong.
 
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College football chaos doesn’t take a week off — and neither do we. Episode 259 kicks off with the fallout at Notre Dame and all the madness since the CFB Playoff bracket dropped. We break down every first-round matchup, what the byes really mean, and who’s walking into the postseason with real momentum. #CFBPlayoff #CollegeFootball
 
And then… Michigan happened.
Sherone Moore was fired today — and not for the reason you think. We get into the details, the optics, and what this means for the Wolverines moving forward. #MichiganFootball #SheroneMoore
 
From there, we recap last week’s games, relive the highs and lows, and dive into John Cena’s final match and what that means for the wrestling world. #WWE #JohnCena
 
We wrap it all with our weekly picks, Players of the Week, Benchwarmers, and the segments you come back for every Thursday. #NFL #NCAAF #SportsPodcast
 
If you value loyalty, honesty, and showing up every single week — you’re one of us. Tap in.
#FEOTB #Podcast #SportsTalk #CFB

Benchwarmer Nation, buckle up — this week is loaded.Lane Kiffin is on the move again, leaving Ole Miss and shaking up the SEC. We break down what it means for college football and how it impacts the CFP Outlook heading into Conference Championship Weekend.
Then it’s to the pros — Joe Burrow made his return and gave Bengals fans a Thanksgiving to remember. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos are 10-2 and sitting pretty in the AFC… yes, you read that right.
We close it out with our Week 14 NFL Picks, plus our Player of the Week and Benchwarmer of the Week selections.
🔥 College chaos, NFL redemption, and a little bit of attitude — all in one show.
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Benchwarmer Nation… Feast Week just delivered a FULL plate of chaos and we are here for every bite.
 
This week, Jimmy and Niko break down Rivalry Weekend across college football — the matchups that will decide the season, the CFP rankings we think the committee will screw up next, and the real contenders in the Heisman race heading into December.
 
Then it’s to the NFL where we talk about the biggest story of the week:
Joe Burrow is BACK.
What does it mean for the AFC playoff picture? And can the Broncos make a statement in a must-win matchup against the Commanders?
 
Plus:
🏀 College Basketball Feast Week preview
🏀 Nuggets early-season takeaways (yes, Niko finally gets to cook)
🏒 Why the Colorado Avalanche might be the best team in the NHL right now
 
We wrap with:
📊 NFL Week 13 picks
⭐ Player of the Week
🍞 Benchwarmer of the Week
 
If you’re a sports fan, this might be the best multi-league weekend of the year — and we’ve got every angle covered.
 
Subscribe, drop a rating, and share the show with someone who needs these takes before Rivalry Weekend kicks off.
 
#FeastWeek #RivalryWeek #CFP #NFL #GoBroncos #Nuggets #Avs #CollegeBasketball #SportsPodcast

The Far End of the Bench is BACK! Episode 256 comes in hot as we dive straight into the wild late-season College Football Playoff rankings, who’s legit, who’s cooked, and who controls their destiny as chaos takes over the CFP.
We give the Denver Broncos the credit they finally deserve and break down where every NFL division stands heading into Week 12, plus our full slate of NFL picks.
Niko has been dying to talk about his Denver Nuggets and the start of the 2025 NBA season, and Jimmy breaks down whether the Colorado Avalanche officially have a goalie controversy with Scott Wedgewood staying red-hot between the pipes.
As always, we close the show with Player of the Week, Benchwarmer of the Week, and the moments you won’t want to miss.
Subscribe, drop a comment, and join the bench for Episode 266 — the comeback starts NOW.
#CFP #CollegeFootball #NFL #Broncos #Nuggets #Avalanche #NBA #NHL #Podcast #SportsPodcast #NFLPicks
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The boys might be on a bye week… but the content doesn’t take a break!
Jimmy P jumps on the mic to deliver some quick-fire NFL Week 11 picks, roast Pat Narduzzi’s wild “100–10” comment, and keep the competitive flame alive while Niko rides his hot streak.
📉 Jimmy’s Record: 27–12–1🔥 Niko’s Record: 32–8
🏈 Jimmy’s Week 11 Picks:
Patriots over Jets
Steelers over Bengals
Buccaneers over Bills
Ravens over Browns
🏈 Niko’s Week 11 Picks:
Broncos over Chiefs
Texans over Titans
49ers over Cardinals
Cowboys over Raiders
💬 What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
A hilarious breakdown of Pat Narduzzi’s “creative math”
Week 11 NFL predictions and playoff implications
A quick reminder that the Bench never takes a week off
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This week on The Far End of the Bench, Jimmy Pallotto and Niko Bryant dive into one of the most unforgettable sports weekends in recent memory! ⚾️🔥 The Dodgers make history with back-to-back World Series titles — is this the greatest Fall Classic in two decades? Plus, the Broncos’ six-game win streak has Mile High Country buzzing again, and we’re breaking down how Denver went from doubted to dominant. 🐴💪
We’ll hit every highlight, debate every storyline, and—like always—keep it raw, real, and straight from the bench. 🗣️
💬 To our loyal Benchwarmers: You’re the reason we’ve built one of the strongest sports communities in Colorado and beyond. Thank you for riding with us every week — your support keeps us grinding and growing! 🙏
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#Dodgers #WorldSeries #BroncosCountry #NFL #MLB #SportsPodcast #FarEndOfTheBench #FEOTB #GoBroncos #DodgersNation #SportsTalk
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PREVIOUSLY RECORDED: 10/28/2025The title says it all, Brian Kelly is the latest name added to the Power 5 coaching hit list in college football after losing badly at home to Texas A&M, hear what the guys think are the best openeings plus a little look at the rankings turning the corner into November. Then its a shot at the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays before Week 8 picks in the #NFL. Niko had a perfect week 7 so he is back to a game and a half lead!
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