We took a breath — now we’re back.

Episode 266 kicks off with a full Super Bowl breakdown, what surprised us, and what it means for the offseason. From there we hit the Olympic storylines before setting the stage for the most chaotic and exciting stretch in sports: March Madness, the NBA playoff race tightening up, and the NHL push toward the postseason.

Plus, Player of the Week and Benchwarmer of the Week — because accountability never takes a break.

Extra reps start now.

Jordan Maxon is back — and when our most-frequent guest checks in, it’s never quiet.

In this second bonus show, Jimmy from The Far End of the Bench goes solo to welcome back the host of The Maxon Report for a raw, honest breakdown of Super Bowl 60, the brutal reality of the Bengals’ season, and the coaching shakeups reshaping the AFC North. From Cincinnati frustration to division-wide power shifts, Maxon brings the Ohio perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

This one is exactly what a bonus show should be — unfiltered takes, real football conversations, and no wasted time. Just two voices who know the AFC North and aren’t afraid to say it how it is.

If you’re gearing up for the Super Bowl, trying to process what went wrong in Cincy, or figuring out which teams actually won the AFC North coaching carousel…

👉 this episode is for you.

🎙️ Bonus Episode

🎤 Hosted by Jimmy (The Far End of the Bench)

🏈 Super Bowl 60

🐅 Bengals breakdown

🧠 AFC North coaching moves

🔥 Maxon unfiltered

Welcome back to The Far End of the Bench.

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Before the main episode drops, we’re warming up with a special preview show as Daren Briare, host of the Fatboy Fadeaway Sports Podcast, joins The Far End of the Bench. We’re talking ball, setting the table for what’s coming next, and letting the conversation go wherever it wants to go — because that’s usually where the best takes live.

This isn’t a recap. It’s not a prediction show. It’s a bench-side conversation with someone who sees the game the same way we do: honest, passionate, and unfiltered.

Tap in, catch the vibes, and get ready — the full episode is right around the corner.

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We’re back after a week off and it’s officially Super Bowl week. 🏈🔥

The Seahawks and Patriots are headed to the big game, and we break down how each team punched their ticket, what really mattered in their playoff runs, and how this matchup sets up on the biggest stage.

We also dive into Super Bowl prop bets, the fun ones, the smart ones, and the ones that might make you look like a genius or a lunatic by Sunday night.

Plus, Nikola Jokic is back, and after barely talking basketball for the last month, it’s time to let Niko cook. We break down Jokic’s return, what it means for the Nuggets, and where the NBA picture stands heading into the stretch run.

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Pressure doesn’t create outcomes — it reveals them.

Conference Championship Weekend delivered everything January football promises: legacy moments, season-ending mistakes, and teams that simply weren’t built for the stage.

We’re breaking down how and why teams broke in the biggest moments of the season:

🏈 AFC Championship: Patriots @ Broncos

🏈 NFC Championship: Rams @ Seahawks

From coaching decisions and late-game execution to quarterback pressure and playoff identity, we’re cutting through the noise to talk about what actually decided these games — and what it means moving forward.

No hindsight narratives. No box-score watching.

Just real reactions, real football talk, and real consequences.

⏰ Live Reaction Show — 8:15 PM MST

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From perfect to pandemonium.

Indiana completes a historic run, finishing a perfect season and capturing the first national championship in program history. We break down what made this title run inevitable, what it means for the future of Indiana football, and why this season deserves its place in college football history.

Then the NFL flips the script.

We recap every Divisional Round playoff game, where chaos ruled, margins disappeared, and legacies were tested. Wild finishes, coaching decisions under the microscope, and playoff pressure at its absolute peak.

From there, we update the playoff Pick’Em standings, reset the board, and turn our full attention to what’s next — a preview of both the AFC and NFC Championship Games. Matchups, storylines, pressure points, and our official picks as the road to the Super Bowl narrows to four.

We close it out with our signature segments, because it wouldn’t be The Far End of the Bench without them.

History was made. Chaos followed. Championships are on the line.

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Championship Weekend doesn’t care how you got here — only who survives.

The AFC and NFC titles are set, and the margins are razor thin.

In Denver, it’s Patriots vs. Broncos — discipline, defense, and toughness collide with a Super Bowl trip on the line. One team leans on experience and opportunism. The other on resilience and momentum. There will be no style points — just execution when it matters most.

In the NFC, Rams vs. Seahawks brings rivalry energy to the biggest stage. Seattle has looked dominant, physical, and confident. The Rams arrive battle-tested, opportunistic, and unafraid of the moment. Momentum meets mastery — and something has to give.

On this episode of The Far End of the Bench, we break down:

🔥 What the Divisional Round revealed

🔥 Why these matchups are more dangerous than they look

🔥 Which teams are truly built for Championship pressure

🔥 And what actually decides games at this stage

No recycled takes. No hype without substance. Just real playoff football analysis.

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🔥 January football went completely OFF THE RAILS.

The CFP delivered chaos.

Wild Card Weekend brought carnage.

And now everything points toward a National Title showdown with everything on the line.

In Episode 263 of The Far End of the Bench, we break down the CFP Semifinals, react to the absolute madness of Wild Card Weekend, and dive deep into the Indiana vs Miami National Championship matchup.

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No safe takes.

No fence sitting.

Just postseason football the way it’s meant to be talked about.

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Five playoff games are in the books — and the NFL postseason has already flipped the script.

Dynasties are wobbling. Narratives are dying. And one game is still left to drop the hammer.

We’re going LIVE to break down what actually matters from the first five playoff games, which teams exposed themselves, which stars answered the moment, and what it all means heading into the final matchup.

No hindsight takes. No fake outrage. Just real playoff reactions from The Far End of the Bench.

Tap in. The margin is gone.

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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.