Off The Bench With Kanell And Bell

Raja and Danny react to deadline deals in the NBA including a lot of change in Cleveland, and what it means for LeBron this year and beyond. Then, the guys discuss Duke-UNC, Jimmy G's extension, and the start of the Winter Olympics. Next it's Topics and 5-star Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh McDaniels ditches the Colts and goes back to Belichick and Brady, so Danny and Raja evaluate what it means for both franchises. It's also National Signing Day, so what's the landscape in college football and how would the guys conduct signing day now? Hana updates us on what's happening in the sports world including an unfortunate injury suffered by Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis and LeBron claiming he would never waive his no-trade clause. The trade deadline in the NBA is set for Thursday, so we preview that, and discuss the impact of trades from a player's perspective. We keep it personal and go Top 5 sports memories for Kanell and Bell before Topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 32 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny, Raja, Deebo and Hana react to an amazing Super Bowl LII and the Eagles first ever Lombardi Trophy! The guys break down everything in the game from Nick Foles impressive performance to the coaching battle to retirement rumors to New England benching a former Super Bowl hero. A further breakdown of the still struggling Cavs and Topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 31 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny and Raja extensively break down Super Bowl LII between the Patriots and Eagles, and issue a list of picks and props on the big game. But first, the guys discuss the wild report that claimed LeBron James would consider meeting with the Warriors this offseason. Hana Ostapchuk updates us on what's happening in the sports world, and asks some 5-star questions, left by our Bench Warmers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 30 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny and Raja react to Alex Smith's trade to Washington, and what it means for the Chiefs and Redskins moving forward. Then, the guys discuss Kevin Love's injury, the Blake Griffin trade, and player/team loyalty. Hana Ostapchuk updates us on the sports world with Here's What's Happening. Then, former pro quarterback and current CBS Sports NFL Analyst Brady Quinn joins the podcast to breakdown various angles as we approach the Super Bowl, including Tom Brady's longevity, Nick Foles effectiveness, and the experience factor. Finally, Topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 29 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny and Raja react to the ongoing scandal with Michigan State athletics and what the future looks like for the Spartans program. Then, the guys discuss how big of a factor distractions are as athletes, especially heading into big games. CBS Sports Senior NFL Writer Will Brinson joins the podcast to talk the fun side of the Super Bowl. Hana Ostapchuck updates us on the latest in the sports world with Here's What's Happening with Hana. Lastly, the 1st Annual NBA Grammys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 28 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny and Raja react to LeBron and Steph's All-Star Draft selections, and play 'Take It or Leave It' regarding the ASG, the return of the XFL, and Tiger's PGA Tour return. Then, the guys welcome on Fred Segal who runs the Twitter account @oldtakesexposed, to discuss some of Danny's freezing cold takes, and Fred's overall prowess and hilarity on the internet. Hana Ostapchuk hits us with Here's What's Happening, Deebo offers some Picks and Props, and it's Friday, so that means 5-star Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 27 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny and Raja discuss LeBron first congratulating himself and then reaching the 30,000-point milestone, while also hitting on the Cavs struggles, Kevin Love's failure to fit in, and Ty Lue's future with the organization. Then, the guys talk about Jason Kidd getting the boot in Milwaukee and potential strife between Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs, before reacting to All-Star reserves and selecting their Top 5 all-time players. Hana Ostapchuk updates us more on what's happening in the world of sports. Finally, some college hoops talk and Topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 26 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny and Raja react to Sunday's conference championships and Super Bowl 52 being set. The guys discuss another showing of Tom Brady's heroics, penalizing the Pats, and tough love from Bill Belichick. They also discuss the Eagles dominating performance against the Vikings, Nick Foles' confidence, and the belief in Philly. Kanell and Bell then chat with Senior Bowl executive director Phil Savage leading up to this weekend's game, about topics such as Baker Mayfield participating, Saban vs. Belichick, and eating Reese's. Then, topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 25 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny and Raja analyze and criticize the All-Star selection process and then act as captains, picking starting lineups of their own. Then, the guys discuss the role of underdogs, bulletin board material, and motivation to succeed in sports. Friday 'Picks and Props' follow, focusing on championship weekend in the NFL, as Kanell and Bell select against the spread winners for Pats-Jags and Eagles-Vikings, before having some fun with fake props. Episode 25 wraps up with 5-star Q&A Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 24 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny and Raja react to the recent feuds in the NBA, highlighted by the Clippers-Rockets skirmish on Monday. Then, the guys give their "Wednesday Top 5" for the best feuds in sports history. Next, Jaguars WR Allen Robinson joins the podcast to discuss rehab for his injury, the vibe in Jacksonville with the franchise a game away from the Super Bowl, Blake Bortles' trash talk, Tom Coughlin and his basketball exploits. Kanell and Bell then analyze coaching hires in the NFL, and what teams should be seeking, before Topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 23 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny and Raja react to a wild weekend in the NFL playoffs, as the Vikings walked-off, the Jags shocked the Steelers in an unexpected way, the Eagles upset the Falcons as a home underdog, and the Patriots cruised to a ho-hum 7th straight AFC Championship appearance. The guys also remember legendary broadcaster Keith Jackson and discuss Markelle Fultz's broken jump shot and give a player's perspective on confidence issues. That's followed by 'Topics' and the debut of "Rate the Flop" with Raja Bell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 22 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny and Raja break down the ongoing strife between players and refs in the NBA and how we can move towards a solution. The guys also discuss Kevin Durant's greatness, and the nature of the Rooney Rule, before 'Picks and Props' on the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Kanell and Bell wrap up by giving naming the first ever "Bench Warmer of the Week", and a Friday tradition of 5-star Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 21 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny and Raja react to Monday's title game and the emergence of Tua Tagovailoa and the future of Jalen Hurts. Danny admits he wrong on the ratings, as the All-SEC championship dominated TV viewership, and laments on the final AP rankings. Then, the guys discuss Nick Saban's greatness and potential pursuit of the NFL. Kanell and Bell transition to analysis on Jon Gruden's hire, before Raja rates another clothesline in the NBA and Danny reacts to competition in the NFL rapper field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 20 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Raja is back and Danny is at the National Championship. The guys start by breaking down the slate of playoff action in the NFL including the Saints sneaking by the Panthers, the Jaguars outlasting the Bills, the Falcons experience topping the Rams, and Titans epic comeback/Chiefs epic collapse. Kanell and Bell also discuss more comments from LaVar Ball, plus a clothesline that might rival Raja's epic one on Kobe back in the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 19 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, Danny leads the way with Hana and Deebo, due to a snowed-in-New-York-Raja. The crew discusses this morning's expose on the Patriots and potential falling out between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Danny answers who will be the last man standing in New England. Then, reaction to UCF claiming a National Championship and holding a celebratory parade, the elite in the NBA's Western Conference, and early returns on All-Star voting. Next, Picks and Props Wild-Card edition, followed by 5-star Q&A Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 18 of Off the Bench with Kanell and Bell, it's all Danny, but who better to lead a college football discussion and debate? He discusses the epic Rose Bowl, Lincoln Riley's playcalling and Baker Mayfield's future. Then, it's Sugar Bowl analysis, to set up an All-SEC title game, which Danny isn't a fan of. Then, he scorns the screwy system the committee has in place and tells us what the playoff should look like. Also covered: Isaiah Thomas finally off the bench and on the court for the Cavs, a Black Monday recap and if Jon Gruden will succeed in Oakland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell and Bell bring you Episode 17 of Off the Bench with guest Aaron Murray, a former college and pro quarterback, and current college football analyst for CBS Sports. Before the actual bowl preview, Murray discusses his transition to broadcasting, his former coach at Georgia, Mark Richt, and his success at Miami, going out of state as a 5-star recruit from Tampa, and issues a few podcasting tips. Then it's bowl time, as Aaron breaks down the Cotton Bowl between USC and Ohio State, the Fiesta Bowl between Washington and Penn State, the Orange Bowl between Wisconsin and Miami, and the Peach Bowl between UCF and Auburn. That's followed by analysis on the College Football Playoff games, featuring Georgia and Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl and Alabama and Clemson in the Sugar Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell and Bell bring you a special holiday edition of Off the Bench, as they get to know each other through a series of questions about their careers and lives in and outside the pros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanell and Bell bring you Episode 15 of Off the Bench. The guys discuss Isaiah Thomas' potential return vs. his former team the Celtics, and other reunion situations we've seen in the NBA this season. Then, Danny and Raja break down what's fair in the world of recruiting in light of Dabo Swinney's recent pitch to a high-schooler, give Picks and Props for Week 16 in the NFL, followed by 5-star Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices