The boys are LIVE from JR's Southpork Ranch at the Iowa State Fair. The boys recap the Field of Dreams game and discuss the matchup for 2027. They discuss some Iowa football media takeaways. They are joined by Ross Peterson; Brooks Reynolds;  Professional sports bettor Rob Donaldson. They finish week 2 of the new show with Lucas' notebook. 

The boys are back from Vegas and do a quick recap of the last night there. They get you ready for the Iowa State Fair that is underway as well as giving you the details for their show tomorrow which will be at the fair LIVE from JR's Southpork Ranch. They discuss the field of dreams game; Jayden Daniels controversy; Alec Busse from 247 Sports talks Cyclones and College Football; and wrap with Lucas' Notebook. 

Last day in Vegas for the boys as they do the show LIVE from Stadium Swim at Circa.  Derek Stevens who is the owner and CEO of Circa Resort and Casino joins the show to talk about his rise in the gaming world and much more. The boys also go over the betting lines for Iowa State and SEMO as well as Iowa and NIU. They discuss the viral golf cheating story and finish with Lucas' Notebook. 

Week two starts live from Las Vegas at Circa and Stadium Swim. The boys discuss their thoughts on Circa and Stadium Swim. They talk to David Eickholt from 247 Sports; Mike Palm VP of operations at Circa; Ben Hutchens of the Quad City Times. They finish the show with Lucas' Notebook. 

It's a good vibes Friday and a wrap on week one for the boys. Sean Roberts talk about the NFL Hall of Fame game and the save college sports act to start the show. Heather Burnside and Connor Ferguson joins the show and they finish by picking the hardest game with on both Iowa and Iowa States schedule. 

A day closer to wrapping up week 1 of Beyond the Bench with Sean Roberts and Lucas Strain. Sean and Lucas talk about the upcoming trip to Vegas and a little on the Iowa State Fair. The boys talk sports betting and some baseball with professional sports bettor Rob Donaldson. Alec Busse from Cyclone Report and 247 Sports joins to talk some Iowa State and College football plus Lucas' Notebook. 

Week 1 of Beyond The Bench with Sean Roberts and Lucas Strain is cooking. Sean and Lucas talk Hawkeyes and Cyclones with Sean Bock from Hawkeyeinsider.com / 247 Sports and Bill Seals from Cyclone Report/ On3. The boys discuss what they would call for the Opening Drive for the new Akron Zips season ticket contest. Lucas' Notebook and the bookmark. 

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Day two of Beyond the Bench with Sean Roberts and Lucas Strain! Sean and Lucas give their best and worst stories from their time off, reacting to the MLB trade deadline; Alex Cohen talks Cubs; Jeff Dubrof brings the heat; and Lucas' Notebook.

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The debut of Beyond the Bench with Sean Roberts and Lucas Strain on the Rush Radio Network. Monday, August 3, 2026.

Today's guests are Drake AD Brian Hardin, David Eickholt of Hawkeye Insider, and Ben Hutchens of the Quad City Times.

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