The Benchwarmers Podcast with Sonny Carolla
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsSit back and let us take you to a Fantasy Football championship. We will discuss which NFL players to sit or start, who to grab off the wavier wire and how each of their teams are doing in the Carolla Digital fantasy league.
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Episodes
Avatar + Injuries + Week 14 Picks
December 09, 2022 00:56 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBSonny and Gabe start the show off by talking about Avatar and James Cameron's other big films. The guys then discuss the World Cup and other upcoming sports. Before the show wraps up the guys go through injuries and give their Week 14 Picks/Spreads.
Thanksgiving Break + Week 13 Picks
December 04, 2022 18:36 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBWe are back! Sonny and Gabe recap their weeks off and go through all the major injuries in Fantasy Football. The guys then make picks for week 13.
Week 11 Picks + News
November 22, 2022 06:55 - 1 hour - 33 MBSonny and Gabe break down week 10 and look ahead to week 11 in the NFL.
Lebron + 2022 Week 10 Picks
November 11, 2022 00:39 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBThe Benchwarmers start the show off by diving into Lebron's lying. The guys then get into the top NFL news and story lines. Before the show wraps up, the guys then give their week 10 picks and fantasy matchups.
2022 Week 9 Picks + More Trades + Picks
November 03, 2022 19:54 - 1 hour - 30 MBGabe and Sonny recap the latest news and trades in the NFL. They then talk about their fantasy matchups and share how their Halloween was. The guys also make some picks before the show wraps up.
2022 Week 8 Picks + CMC
October 27, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBSonny and Gabe break down two big Running Back trades in the NFL. The guys also go through injuries and make their spread picks.
2022 Week 7 Picks + NFL Cities
October 23, 2022 07:07 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBSonny and Gabe break down all the latest news and injuries in the NFL. The guys also then talk about cities with only one team.
2022 Week 6 Picks + NFL News + Devon Biehn
October 13, 2022 05:45 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBSonny and Gabe welcome Devon Biehn to the show! The guys go through the highlights of week 5 and discuss their fantasy teams. The guys also make some predictions for the NFC East and do picks for week 6.
2022 Week 5 Picks + Tua + Fantasy Matchups
October 06, 2022 21:02 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBSonny and Gabe break down the latest news from week 4 of the NFL. The guys then go through their fantasy teams and make predictions for week 5.
2022 Week 4 Picks + Fantasy Matchups + Cleatus + Grimace
September 29, 2022 20:58 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBSonny and Gabe are back in the studio to recap week 3 in the NFL and how their fantasy teams are doing. The guys also make spread picks on the week 4 games. Before the show wraps up Sonny brings up a few news stories that lead to some interesting tangents.
2022 Week 3 Picks + Fantasy Matchups
September 22, 2022 20:06 - 1 hour - 28 MBWeek 3 is here! Sonny and Gabe start the show by recapping some huge upsets in week 2. The guys then go through the injury report and preview their week 3 matchups. Before the show wraps up the guys give their picks for the week and Sonny makes his week 3 survivor pick.
2022 Week 2 Picks + Fantasy Matchups
September 15, 2022 04:42 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBSonny and Gabe break down how their teams did in week 1. The guys share their thoughts on some of the NFL week 1 games and how they think will do in week 2. Before the show wraps up, Sonny and Gabe make some picks for week 2.
2022 Week 1 Picks + Fantasy Matchups
September 08, 2022 21:01 - 54 minutes - 23 MBSonny and Gabe start the show by recapping the draft and the players they chose. The guys then make picks for all the week 1 games. Good luck to you and your fantasy team in week 1!
2022 Carolla Fantasy Draft
September 08, 2022 03:17 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBFantasy Football is back! The guys draft and react to all of their picks. After the draft the guys go through their teams and look ahead at the upcoming fantasy matchups.
News + Best 2nd Year QBs + AFC West
September 05, 2022 17:12 - 1 hour - 29 MBSonny starts of the show by telling us why he thinks Trey Lance will step up this year and be a fantasy league winner. This leads to a conversation about other 2nd year quarterbacks. The guys also chat about their projections for the AFC West.
Monterey + Back To School + NFL News
August 25, 2022 22:10 - 53 minutes - 23.7 MBSonny starts the show off by telling us how Monterey with his dad was. This leads into a conversation about starting school again and what he thinks about his classes so far. The guys then shift into some NFL news and make some prediction on the NFC South.
NFL News + Mock Draft
August 19, 2022 00:31 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBSonny and Gabe break down the latest NFL news and also talk about HBO's Hard Knocks season with the Detroit Lions. This leads to a conversation about the worst teams in the NFL. Before the show wraps up the guys do a mock draft.
Summer Break + News
August 10, 2022 06:48 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBThe Benchwarmers are back in the studio to recap their summer breaks and go over the biggest sports headlines from the past month.
2022 NFL Mock Draft
June 23, 2022 06:56 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBSonny and Gabe go through a full mock draft for the next Fantasy Football season. Before the show wraps up, the guys also talk about the Jurassic Park and Jaws movies.
NBA Finals + Springsteen + Top Gun: Maverick Review
June 14, 2022 06:03 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBSonny kicks off the show by explaining why he doesn't like Jayson Tatum. The guys then discuss the NBA Finals and go on a tangent about Bruce Springsteen and other events. Before the show wraps up, Sonny and Gabe review Top Gun: Maverick Review.
NBA Finals
June 06, 2022 06:08 - 1 hour - 26.4 MBSonny and Gabe break down the NBA finals matchup between the Warriors and Celtics. The guys also give their predictions on total games, Finals MVP, and who will win it all.
NFL 2022 Schedule + NBA Playoffs
May 24, 2022 20:47 - 54 minutes - 24.1 MBSonny and Gabe react to the release of the NFL 2022 schedule. The guys preview some games they are excited about and also review the current NBA playoff series.
NBA Playoff Update, Predictions & Tom Brady's Broadcaster Deal
May 12, 2022 17:37 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBSonny and Gabe start the show off by updating you on the current NBA playoffs series. This leads to a conversation about player salaries and the MVP award. Before the show wraps up, the guys discuss Tom Brady's Fox contract.
NBA Playoffs + NFL Draft Review
May 09, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBSonny and Gabe break down the NBA Playoffs and share their reactions to the NFL Draft.
NBA Playoffs + 2022 NFL Mock Draft
April 28, 2022 16:19 - 2 hours - 54.9 MBAfter a week off the guys are back in the studio to break down the NBA playoffs. Sonny and Gabe give their predictions on who will win round 1 and advance to the next round. The guys then change gears and make their predictions on the 2022 NFL Draft.
NBA Playoff Preview
April 17, 2022 18:37 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBThe boys are back after taking a week off for Spring Break. Sonny and Gabe break down the NBA playoff picture and Sonny gives his predictions on possible match ups.
Final Four Preview
April 02, 2022 14:41 - 51 minutes - 22.6 MBSonny and Gabe recap the Elite Eight in March Madness and look ahead to the Final Four. The guys also look at spreads and make some predictions for the Final Four. And at the end of the show the guys break down the new NFL overtime rules.
More NFL Free Agency Moves + March Madness Update
March 24, 2022 19:59 - 49 minutes - 21.3 MBSonny and Gabe are back in the studio to break down all the latest free agency moves in the NFL. The guys also share their predictions on who will be dominant in the AFC West. Before the show wraps up the guys go through their brackets and recap some of the close games that happened.
BONUS EPISODE: Obi Wan Trailer Reaction + The Batman Review
March 22, 2022 04:37 - 41 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this bonus episode, Sonny and Gabe share their thoughts on the upcoming Disney+ Series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. They also break down The Batman and compare it to other Batman movies.
NFL Free Agency + March Madness Brackets
March 17, 2022 09:04 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBHappy St. Patrick's Day! The guys go through all the top NFL Free Agency moves and then breakdown their March Madness brackets! Sonny and Gabe also share which teams they think will go far in the tournament and also talk about which teams they would like to see in the Final Four.
Aaron Rodgers & Russell Wilson
March 10, 2022 22:14 - 1 hour - 26 MBSonny and Gabe break down the latest NFL news stories and give their thoughts on what it means for Fantasy. The guys also make some predictions on how well the Denver Broncos will be next year. We will be doing another bracket with our listeners for March Madness! Go to ESPN/Men's Tournament Challenge and search for "The Benchwarmers Podcast 8099799" to join!
News + March Madness Tips
March 08, 2022 08:11 - 47 minutes - 20.5 MBSonny and Gabe open the show by discussing how Russia's actions are affecting their sports. The guys also discuss the current MLB lockout and some teams they like for March Madness.
2022 NBA All Star Weekend
February 28, 2022 05:31 - 54 minutes - 23.4 MBSonny and Gabe recap the highlights of the NBA All Star Weekend. The guys break down each of the events and the half time show featuring DJ Khaled.
News + Super Bowl LVI Preview
February 12, 2022 21:20 - 51 minutes - 22.5 MBThe guys start off the episode by going through the news and some potential landing spots for Jimmy G. The guys then break down how they think the Super Bowl will play out and what it will mean for each team if they win.
Conference Championship Recap + NFL News
February 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBSonny and Gabe give their thoughts on another amazing weekend of football games in the NFL. The guys also talk about the Brian Flores lawsuit and the Raiders hiring Josh McDaniels for the Head Coach position. Before the show wraps up, the guys weigh in on the team name chosen for The Washington Football team.
Divisional Round Recap - Conference Championships
January 28, 2022 21:04 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBSonny and Gabe recap an amazing weekend of football in the NFL. The guys break down each game and where they were while watching them. Before the show wraps up the guys give their predictions for the Conference Championships and review the Super Bowl Half Time shows from the past decade.
Super Wild Card Weekend Recap + Divisional Round Preview
January 21, 2022 21:08 - 1 hour - 35 MBSonny and Gabe are back in the studio to recap all the games from the Super Wild Card Weekend. The guys then go over spreads and their thoughts on the Divisional Round of games coming up.
Fantasy Football Season Recap + Super Wild Card Weekend
January 14, 2022 22:16 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBHappy New Year! Sonny and Gabe are back from the holiday break to recap how their fantasy season went. The guys also go through the latest news/injuries in the NFL and preview the matchups for the Super Wild Card Weekend.
Week 14 Recap + Playoff Preview
December 18, 2021 02:19 - 56 minutes - 25 MBNOTE: This show was recorded right before the Urban Meyer news broke. Happy Holidays from the Benchwarmers! Sonny and Gabe recap week 14 of the NFL. The guys dive into some possible scenarios for the AFC and NFC. Before the show wraps up, the guys discuss the leagues playoff standings and who they hope to face.
Week 13 Recap + Week 14 Preview
December 12, 2021 18:54 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBSonny and Gabe recap week 13 in the NFL and also review how their matchup against each other went. The guys also look ahead to week 14 and give their picks for this weeks games. Good luck in playoffs!
Thanksgiving Recap + Dylan Update + Week 13 Preview
December 02, 2021 18:29 - 51 minutes - 22.8 MBThe boys are back from the Thanksgiving break by recapping what they did. They also bring up some news regarding Dylan. Throughout the show the guys give tips for the playoffs and what spreads/picks they like for week 13.
The Return of Dylan + Week 11 Preview
November 18, 2021 22:04 - 38 minutes - 16.3 MBDylan returns to the show to talk about the status of his team. He also reflects on how it is difficult to predict how players will do during the season. The boys also take a look at some of the games you should bet for week 11.
Odell Beckham Jr. + Week 10 Preview
November 14, 2021 07:29 - 48 minutes - 21.7 MBSonny and Gabe start of the show by going over some big news for the Rams. The guys then reflect on Jordan Love's performance and go through possible players the Packers could have drafted. Before the show wraps up the guys give their top picks of the week.
Sonny's Return, Week 8 Recap and Week 9 Preview
November 04, 2021 18:14 - 53 minutes - 23.8 MBSonny is back! The guys recap week 8 in fantasy and how their teams are doing. The guys also spend some time catching up on all the latest news and stories in the NFL. Dylan calls in later to talk about how his season is going and the guys offer some advice. Before the show wraps up, Sonny and Gabe give their picks for the week.
Week 7 Recap and Week 8 Preview
October 29, 2021 22:41 - 28 minutes - 12.3 MBDylan and Gabe recap week 7 in the fantasy football. The guys go through some players who they think you should cut or move on from. Before the show wraps up, the guys also give their picks for the week. Feel better Sonny!
Week 5+6 Recap and Week 7 Preview
October 21, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 25.7 MBThe boys were off last week for Gabe's wedding but are back this week to recap all the latest news in the NFL. Sonny and Gabe also go through their current fantasy league rankings and some controversial news regarding cancel culture/Jon Gruden.
Week 4 Recap + Week 5 Preview + Trades
October 07, 2021 19:10 - 41 minutes - 17.9 MBThe boys are back to recap week 4 in Fantasy Football. The guys go into some controversial trades they have made over the past couple days. The guys also talk about news/injuries and Sonny makes a prediction on the Wilder vs Fury fight this weekend.
BONUS EPISODE: October Preview + Sonny's Halloween Movies
October 05, 2021 17:39 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBHere is a bonus episode from our Patreon! Sonny and Gabe are in the studio to talk about what their plans are for the month of October. The guys also talk about the latest trend that kids are doing in schools and Sonny going to Homecoming. Before the show wraps up, the guys do a deep dive into Halloween themed movies. Cheers!
Week 3 Recap + Week 4 Preview
September 30, 2021 08:20 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBThe guys recap week 3 of the NFL and go through their teams. Dylan asks for advice on what to do if you start off 0-3 in the fantasy season. The guys also go through news/injuries and preview week 4.
Week 3 Recap + Week 4 Preview
September 30, 2021 08:20 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBThe guys recap week 3 of the NFL and go through their teams. Dylan asks for advice on what to do if you start off 0-3 in the fantasy season. The guys also go through news/injuries and preview week 4.