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Come for the Florida State football and recruiting news, stay for the nonsense. The Noles247 Podcast offers honest analysis from Brendan Sonnone, Chris Nee, and Zach Blostein.

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Latest Episodes

Brendan Sonnone, Chris Nee, Zach Blostein, and Kolby Crawford are On the Bench to discuss Florida State's latest recruiting updates before official visit season begins.

You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple ... more

The newest member of Noles247, Kolby Crawford, joins an OTB hosted by Trey Rowland to explain his journey to the bench.

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This episode of On the Bench discusses the latest recruiting developments, news from the ACC's spring meetings, and baseball's comeback win over Miami.

You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Goo... more

This episode of On The Bench discusses the following topics:

- The pipeline to the NFL has never been worse for FSU while current peers are thriving.

- Ashton Daniels' more accurate price tag?

- FSU is struggling to buy goodwill on the recruiting ... more

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Recent Guests

Kolby Crawford
Newest edition to the Noles247 staff, previously at VT Scoop
Noles247/247Sports Network
Episode: OTB: Welcome to the party, Kolby
Brett Nevitt
Guest contributor, palate cleanser
On The Bench Podcast
Episode: OTB: Bit of recruiting, spring meetings, and baseball's comeback
Josh Darrow
Miami sideline reporter and host of the Behind You podcast for Miami Hurricanes football
Miami Hurricanes
Episode: OTB: Miami rivalry week, recruiting impacts, & beyond enemy lines w/Josh Darrow
Michael Alford
FSU's Vice President and Director of Athletics
Florida State University
Episode: OTB: FSU AD Michael Alford on construction progress, the salary-cap era, and more
Dane Draper
Guest analyst and contributor on football insights
Episode: OTB: The Catwalk Stalk, Scrimmage Takeaways
Bud Elliott
College football analyst at 247Sports and CBS Sports
247Sports
Episode: OTB: Bud Elliott talks Florida State in EA Sports CFB 25 | OTB
John Papuchis
FSU Special Teams Coordinator
Florida State University
Episode: OTB: Pod with Papuchis ft. John Papuchis (plus recruiting talk with the youngins)
Alex Atkins
FSU's offense coordinator and offensive line coach
Florida State University
Episode: OTB: 'The old-man stride' ft. Alex Atkins
Adam Fuller
Defensive coordinator at Florida State University
Florida State University
Episode: OTB: 'We’ve got speed everywhere' ft. FSU DC Adam Fuller

Hosts

Trey Rowland
Host of On The Bench; leads discussions on football, recruiting, and show direction.
Brendan Sonnone
Co-host/analyst; brings scouting, game-by-game insights, and recruiting context; known for strong personality and banter.
Chris Nee
Co-host who covers FSU football coverage and contributes analysis and sourcing.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Best on the beat

    The boys keep it real

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stanford Nole
    United Statesa month ago
  • Left on the Bench

    Discovered Jeff Cameron recently and so thankfully I have no use for this pod anymore. Sonnone thinks he’s a stand up comic and constantly derails the convos and the other two sound like they are being held captive while on air. Audio quality is also terrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MD8123
    United States2 months ago
  • Too much Whining

    I am a long time listener to OTB, and subscriber. I am tired of listening to Brandon & Zack whine about why Norvel has not been fired. STOP!!!

    Chris is the lone voice trying to present a professional podcast. Thank you, Chris!

    -Report on the team! -Report on last week’s performance

    -Report on next week’s opponent.

    If this whining continues, I may be compelled to unsubscribe!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CLH on Golf
    United States6 months ago
  • Brendan is horrible

    Please take him off the podcast. Please.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KnightNole77
    United States7 months ago
  • Sonnone is a star, others not so much

    Sonnone is Great; funny, awkward and informed. He knows his stuff and makes it a great listen. I love how he breaks down scouting and his immense football knowledge. The rest… not so much. Chris feels like human ChatGPT in the robotic way, Zach adds very little and is gross to see on the YouTube versions. The pod is missing Dane who was entertaining and very knowledgeable about scheme and talent evals. Follow for sonnones content and let’s hope Dane makes a comeback.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AJperry73
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans enjoy cross-sport coverage (basketball, baseball) and entertaining banter alongside serious analysis.
Some listeners critique audio quality and hosting style, calling for tighter moderation.
A subset notes sponsor reads can be intrusive but tolerate them as part of the format.
Listeners praise deep football and recruiting analysis with strong host knowledge.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#227
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#215
Germany/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#90
Netherlands/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#95
India/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#171
China/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

OTB: Defensive portal grades, hoops on a roll, and a baseball preview
Q: What do we learn about Gus Malzahn's retirement and why he left?
It's a family-related situation drawing his attention, resulting in his decision to retire.
OTB Roundtable: Transforming expectations for the 2025 season
Q: What do you think overall of Florida State's schedule with 10 games left?
Florida State can compete with anyone on its schedule, and recalibrating the toughness scale is necessary based on current performances.
OTB Roundtable: Transforming expectations for the 2025 season
Q: What has been your biggest surprise with this team this year?
The execution of new systems under new coordinators has been remarkably clean and effective.
A Podcast of Projections: Bama/Season Preview
Q: What gives you the most anxiety regarding Florida State this season?
Depth at receiver and offensive line, as well as quarterback effectiveness, as they rely heavily on Tommy Castellanos.
A Podcast of Projections: Bama/Season Preview
Q: What is your biggest if for Florida State?
If they stay healthy, especially on the offensive line, they will be in trouble if the offensive line gets banged up.

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A fan-focused sports podcast centered on Florida State football, with frequent coverage of recruiting, spring practice, quarterback questions, NIL dynamics, and athletic department finances. Across episodes, listeners can expect in-depth game and roster analysis, insider-style takes, and lively banter about recruiting, basketball, and baseball, often paired with sponsor reads and guest insights. The show tends to blend data-driven evaluation with personality-driven commentary, making it appealing to dedicated Seminoles supporters who want both technical breakdowns and entertaining conversation. A few standout angles include campus culture, donor-driven funding discussions, and ongoing coverage of coaching changes and roster-building strateg... more

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