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Off The Bench with Hutchy and Pickers! Join Craig Hutchison and Liam Pickering talking sport and anything else they can think of every week.

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Recent Guests

Tim Tok
Harness racing analyst, guest on Off The Bench
Harness Racing Victoria
Episode: Off The Bench with Hutchy & Pickers - Full Show (07.03.26)
Tim O'Connor
Tim O'Connor, Harness Racing Victoria official
Harness Racing Victoria
Episode: Off The Bench with Hutchy & Pickers - Full Show (28.02.26)
Lynley Watson
Community Engagement Manager, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Episode: Off The Bench with Hutchy & Pickers - Full Show (28.02.26)
Fred Hoiberg
Basketball coach
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Episode: The McCrazies - Fred Hoiberg (28.02.26)
Diesel Williams
Former Australian rules football player and media personality
Episode: Third Person Self Congratulator of the Year (14.02.26)
Tony Collette
Actress starring in the series 'Wayward'
Episode: Picks' Flicks - Wayward (14.02.26)
Kane Cornes
Sports commentator and former AFL player
AFL
Episode: Saturday List - Sporting/Media Identities that Love Getting Their Rigs Out (07.02.26)
Charlie McEvoy
Professional ice hockey player for the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
Episode: The Draft - Best Reality TV shows
Noham Sam
Guest appearing in the episode.
Episode: Off the Record (17.01.26)

Hosts

Craig Hutchison
Host of Off The Bench; long-time media figure with a focus on sports talk and entertainment synergy
Liam Pickering
Co-host known for sports banter and audience interaction; contributes investigative and humorous angles

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 209 ratings
  • No Ham

    Please no more no Ham he’s the ray gun of radio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thunderghhb
    Australia2 months ago
  • A Moment with Margaret

    Best 15 minutes on radio. Look forward to it every week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flogasaurousrex
    Australia3 months ago
  • I love Hutchy

    Big fan of Hutchy and his broadcast craft.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happychappy1234
    Australia7 months ago
  • eBay is not clear at all

    Trying to write down his tips ( me a massive long time listening member of the crew , and auntie Margaret for sure )

    Just do tips like this and stop eBay from carrying on ( picks was also confused ) today he lost the first 3 wins having a carry on ( off to the sick bay ) for sure .

    This is me tipping

    Ranwick

    Race 1/n6

    Race 2/n6

    Now off to sand down

    Race 4/n8

    !!!!! Bla bla bla

    You listen to TODAY 25/01 I had NO glue what the &)@“ he was saying

    I miss the DOC

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nippy charles
    Australiaa year ago
  • Better reception

    Hi love listening to den but in Adelaide the reception is sub par please fix thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chewbacca 1966
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

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Guests and segments are entertaining, with standout moments from Margaret and Tim O'Connor.
The show blends sports banter with entertainment and culture, delivering genuine value through listener interaction.
Overall feedback appreciates the host chemistry and casual, engaging format, though some episodes are seen as repetitive or overly sponsor-heavy.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#113
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#143
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#203
China/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Top of the Trots with Tim O'Connor (28.02.26)
Q: Tim, what's the plan for finalizing the horse lineup for Birdship, and how do you manage the logistics with Gareth?
We're coordinating closely with Gareth to lock in the field by Tuesday noon, ensuring a clear commitment while keeping options open until the deadline; after that, Gareth will reveal the field and we'll adjust based on barrier draws and speed.
A Moment with Margaret (14.02.26)
Q: What do you think about the Super Bowl?
It's a rubbish game; I'd rather not watch it.
A Moment with Margaret (14.02.26)
Q: Are you going to watch The State of Origin tonight?
Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing it!
A Moment with Margaret (24.01.26)
Q: What about the Tennis? You'd be watching the Tennis as well?
Margaret confirmed she watched the tennis and praised Alex's performance, saying he played very well and sent his opponent packing.
A Moment with Margaret (24.01.26)
Q: What did you do to stay cool on a 40-degree air?
Margaret shared that they had no air conditioning and would open windows and create fans from newspapers to keep cool.

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This show blends energetic sports discussion with casual banter and a strong audience connection. Across episodes, hosts cover latest games, racing, and culture, interleaving listener calls, humor segments, and short interviews or guest spotlights. Notable moments often involve guest appearances from sports figures, charity segments, and sponsor-heavy wrap-ups that weave in brand reads without sacrificing the show's playful, conversational vibe. A couple of recurring features—racing updates, nostalgia bits, and lighthearted debates—help distinguish the program as entertainment-forward sports talk.

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Off The Bench launched 13 years ago and published 2665 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Off The Bench include:

1. Tim Tok
2. Tim O'Connor
3. Lynley Watson
4. Fred Hoiberg
5. Diesel Williams
6. Tony Collette
7. Kane Cornes
8. Charlie McEvoy

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