Far End of the Bench

Avs Survive the Wild, Vegas Is Next & MJ Still Hits | RTP 5-18-26

Ridin’ the Pine is back with another members-first episode before it goes public Friday.   This week, Jimmy breaks down the Avalanche surviving Minnesota in five, Vegas ending Anaheim’s run in six, and why Avs vs. Golden Knights feels like a true Western Conference heavyweight fight. Then it’s NFL schedule talk with the biggest Bengals and Broncos games circled before finishing with a three-watch review of the Michael biopic and Jimmy’s ranking of the best musical performances shown in the movie.   On the bench today:   Avs finish the Wild in 5 Vegas sends the Ducks home Colorado vs. Vegas WCF preview Bengals schedule pressure points Broncos schedule gauntlet Michael movie review Best musical performances ranked   Members get the first take. Public release Friday.   Subscribe, become a Benchwarmer member, and ride with us from the Far End of the Bench.

Avs-Knights Revenge Tour, NBA Reset & The Broncos Schedule Screwjob | Ep. 275

The revenge tour rolls on. Episode 275 of The Far End of the Bench breaks down the Avalanche finishing off the Wild, resets the Stanley Cup Playoff picture, and previews a heavyweight Western Conference Finals showdown between Colorado and Vegas. Then we hit the NBA Playoff reset button before asking the obvious question: why does the Broncos schedule feel like punishment from the league office? We close it out with Player of the Week and Benchwarmer of the Week.   Avs move on. Vegas waits. NBA chaos continues. Broncos fans have questions.   #FarEndOfTheBench #FEOTB #GoAvsGo #Avalanche #StanleyCupPlayoffs #NHLPlayoffs #AvsKnights #DenverBroncos #BroncosCountry #NFLSchedule #NBAPlayoffs #SportsPodcast

Avs Gut Check, Wemby Drama & Schedule Week- RTP 5/11/26

The Avalanche hit a gut-check moment, and Ridin’ the Pine is here to break it all down.   Jimmy dives into the Avs’ latest playoff test, what the response says about this team, and why one loss does not erase the bigger picture. It is panic time for some fans, but championship teams do not survive by being perfect — they survive by adjusting, responding, and proving they can take a punch.   Plus, Jimmy gets into the wider playoff picture, the drama around the league, and why this is exactly the kind of moment that separates contenders from teams just happy to be here.   Subscribe for more Ridin’ the Pine episodes, Avs playoff reactions, and sports takes from The Far End of the Bench.   #GoAvsGo #RidinThePine #FarEndOfTheBench #StanleyCupPlayoffs #Avalanche #NHLPlayoffs

Avs Push Wild to the Brink, Wemby Drama & NFL Schedule Week | Ep 274

The Avs have Minnesota on the edge. This week on The Far End of the Bench, Jimmy and Niko break down Colorado taking a 3-1 series lead over the Wild, what has powered the Avalanche surge, and whether Minnesota has anything left before the series slips away.   Then we zoom out across the Stanley Cup Playoffs, jump into the NBA Playoffs, react to the Wemby ejection drama, and get ready for NFL Schedule Release week with the matchups, storylines, and chaos we’re watching for.   Plus, as always, we close with Player of the Week and Benchwarmer of the Week.   Avs-Wild. Stanley Cup chaos. NBA playoff drama. Wemby controversy. NFL schedule week. Let’s ride.   Subscribe, drop your Player and Benchwarmer of the Week in the comments, and join us at the far end of the bench.

Avs Take Command While the Playoff Field Burns | FEOTB Ep. 273

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. #GoAvsGo #StanleyCupPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs #NHLPlayoffs #DenverSports #FarEndOfTheBench If you are looking to start a live stream or a podcast use our link and get started today! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5075350603956224