Bench Opinions

WhatAWeek: Cold Showers, Busy Streets & friendly Scousers

This week’s chaos includes everything from running out of water at home, wild nights out in Liverpool, and the soul-destroying task of driving (and parking) in Berlin.It’s a mix of first-world problems, big city headaches, and a few laughs along the way.

Rugby: URC Quarterfinals - The Jaden Hendrikse wink

The URC semi-finals delivered big moments and even bigger talking points.We break down all the action, zoom in on the Stormers' costly lineout issues, and dive into the controversy swirling around the Sharks after their clash with Munster — were the bad sportsmanship accusations fair or just sour grapes? The Bulls beat Edinburgh and Leinster dispatched Scarlets in the other quarter finals. 
Tactics, tension, and a touch of chaos — it’s all in this week’s episode.

WhatAWeek: Rats in the beer garden...

Claus and Dom had a week of note and they want to tell you about it. What do you do when you spot a rat in a place they shouldn't be? Playing golf with a stranger who turns into a sky commentator, how do you deal with that? For a comprehensive guide to navigating life, you've come to the right place.

Football: The United way? Or not?

Dom and Claus are back on the couch and Claus knows it has been a tough year for Dom and his beloved Manchester United. So? Claus decided to quiz him on where the club is at, what the loss to Spurs means for Amorim and will there finally be a rebuild? For all of this and more, take a listen....

WhatAWeek: Is Berlin the unfriendliest city? Do you have to be shirtless for Hyrox?

The boys are back on the couch to unpack another week of life in this whacky world we live in. Join us as we unpack Hyrox weekend in Berlin, the new list of unfriendliest cities in the world and all the other goodness of life.

THE LAST LEFTOVER EPISODE: Scottie’s PGA Statement & Verstappen takes Imola

We break down Scottie Scheffler’s commanding PGA Championship win — what it means for golf’s pecking order and who (if anyone) can stop him.Then we head to Italy for a recap of the F1 race in Imola, unpacking the key results, big moves, and what it tells us about the season ahead.
Golf dominance, F1 drama — we’ve got it covered.

Rugby: URC Knockouts: Who Goes Through & How Far Can SA Teams Go

The URC playoffs are here and we’re breaking down the quarterfinal matchups.We give our predictions for each game, debate which South African team is built to go deepest, and throw in a few spicy takes on who could lift the trophy.
It’s win-or-go-home time — let’s see who’s got it.

Football: From Crystal Palace Fairy Tales to UCL Fortune: Football’s Two Sides

This week, it's heart vs. wallet in the world of football.We dive into the romantic dream of Crystal Palace lifting the FA Cup, Everton’s emotional farewell to Goodison Park, and the cold, hard cash riding on a Europa League win for United or Spurs.
Is football still about the glory, or has the money truly taken over?

WhatAWeek: Are there too many public holidays?

Claus and Dom sit down to discuss another week. Public holidays, trade fairs and the free shit they come with. Is solar the future? How many panels does it take to power a van? What are we saying about business cards? All this knowledge and POWER, just for you.

Leftovers: PGA Championship Preview

Our own golf swings are falling apart — but that won’t stop us from weighing in on the PGA Championship.
We chat about personal struggles on the course, who’s coming in hot for the major, and what it’ll take to lift the trophy.Spoiler: it’s probably not one of us.