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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

The latest episode of On The Bench features Noles247's Recruiting Corner with Chris Nee and Kolby Crawford. Chris and Kolby preview Florida State's upcoming weekend visits, 2029 targets to know, and where the 2027 and 2028 classes currently stand.

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In this episode of On The Bench, Trey Rowland hosts the full Noles247 staff to preview the 2026 season. With less than two weeks until Florida State's season opener, our roundtable covers Mike Norvell's optimism over Ashton Daniels, areas of confiden... more

This episode of On The Bench gives the latest outlook on Florida State in the midst of 'moving week' of preseason camp. The trio of Chris, Kolby, and John recap their latest viewing of practice and discuss each position group individually.

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Trey Rowland hosts another episode of On The Bench, featuring Chris Nee, Kolby Crawford, and John Evans. In this episode of OTB, the guys get caught up on Florida State's preseason to this point, including a couple of scrimmages and a trip to Jackson... more

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Recent Guests

Brendan Sonnone
Regional recruiting analyst; former Noles247 contributor
Noles247 / On The Bench
Episode: OTB: So long, Sonnone
Deuce Romson
Starting wide receiver, Florida State
Florida State University
Episode: OTB: Recapping the first day of ACC Kickoff; Norvell & players speak
Jabril Rawls
Cornerback, Florida State
Florida State University
Episode: OTB: Recapping the first day of ACC Kickoff; Norvell & players speak
Ashton Daniels
Starting quarterback, Florida State
Florida State University
Episode: OTB: Recapping the first day of ACC Kickoff; Norvell & players speak
Mike Norvell
Head coach, Florida State Football
Florida State University
Episode: OTB: Recapping the first day of ACC Kickoff; Norvell & players speak
Brett Nevitz
Baseball analyst joining for baseball/portal discussion
On The Bench / Noles247
Episode: OTB: Run of commitments, another OV weekend, & baseball/softball land transfers
Brett Nevid
Post-mortem on baseball, covers as a post-season analysis guest
Noles247 baseball/production team
Episode: OTB: Recruiting updates from the past weekend & thoughts on baseball's season ending
Zach Blostein
National Recruiting Analyst
Noles247 / 24 Seven Sports
Episode: OTB: Goodbye, Zach
Kolby Crawford
Newest edition to the Noles247 staff, previously at VT Scoop
Noles247/247Sports Network
Episode: OTB: Welcome to the party, Kolby

Hosts

Brendan Sonnone
Host of On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network; former Noles247 contributor; regional recruiting analyst
Trey Roll
Host of On The Bench
Trey Rowland
Host of On The Bench
Kolby Crawford
Co-host/interviewer on-site at ACC media day; recruiting contributor
Chris Nee
Host of On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network; co-host on various episodes

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • My guy Trey

    I too believe that Norvell’s recruiting is cheeks and I too want him gone. With or without Norvell, however, FSU is not in a position to “just go out and get the ‘most athletic big guys’.

    How they gonna recruit like the 90’s when B10 & SEC can shake out their pocket change and outbid us?

    Love yall, won’t give Bari any support even at 60

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThrowFive
    United States6 days ago
  • New guys

    Maybe leave the new guys off the show until they at least know players names. I don’t want to listen to opinions of people who know less about the team than a casual fan

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AJZKJdhsj
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best but..

    Still the best FSU podcast by far. But.. Kolby can you take a beat before chiming in, we don’t need everyone talking over one another. Brendan already does that.. 😂 I know it’s a new 3 man show, so I expect the cohesion to continually get better over the course of year one. Thanks for adding commentary to this tortuous tenure of FSU football. #FireNorvell #FireAlfordpp

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erocsit
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best on the beat

    The boys keep it real

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stanford Nole
    United States4 months 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 States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate insiders' takes on NIL/portals, but some dislike perceived negativity or off-topic banter.
The podcast is considered a key source for Florida State coverage by fans and alumni.
Many sponsor mentions are noted; supporters see them as practical for monetization, while critics view them as distracting.
Fans praise Sonnone's depth and on-field knowledge, while critiques often target audio quality and pacing.
The show has strong depth on football strategy and recruiting, but some listeners want tighter coordination among hosts.

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#52
India/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#250
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Talking Points

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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 roundtable-style Florida State football show that blends on-field analysis with recruiting, roster strategy, and program business. Across recent episodes, hosts dissect practice takeaways, quarterback decisions, depth charts, and position battles while weaving in recruiting targets, transfer portal moves, realignment talk, and budget dynamics. The mix of sharp Xs-and-Os with candid banter and sponsor reads gives listeners a practical, opinionated take on how the Seminoles are shaping their season and long-term strategy. Noteworthy is the balance between serious program analysis and playful, personality-driven content, plus a steady stream of guest contributors from media, coaching, and recruiting spheres that adds depth to coverage.

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1. Brendan Sonnone
2. Deuce Romson
3. Jabril Rawls
4. Ashton Daniels
5. Mike Norvell
6. Brett Nevitz
7. Brett Nevid
8. Zach Blostein

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