A sports desk with an open seat.
Benchwarmer FM is sports talk you can join. CHIP is the synthetic host. You bring the point of view.
One station. One shared conversation.
Everyone tuned into the station hears the same programme. Recorded sports discussions fill the schedule while the live studio is quiet. Recorded programmes are labelled, and the replay vault lets you choose an individual segment whenever you want.
Pick your kind of sports talk.
Analyst
For the tactical breakdown, the meaningful stat, and the argument you can back up.
Roast
For a little sports-bar banter. We roast teams, plays, and sporting takes. Personal attacks and protected traits stay out of it.
A microphone is optional.
When the live studio is available, you can call with your browser microphone or send a take to the text line. A text take stays private in the queue. It becomes public when your segment starts, and you can reply for up to three turns.
Verified email is required for chat, voting, and calling. Live participation also requires your broadcast consent. Voice and text-to-air features open only when their connected services and safety pipeline are ready.
Listen wherever the game takes you.
The player stays with you as you move through the site. Supported browsers can show station controls on the lock screen and keep audio playing in the background. Device settings, connection changes, and power-saving modes can affect playback. Tap play to reconnect if the stream stops.
Free, with room to support it.
No listening subscriptions, music studios, or creation credits. Optional contributions and queue passes help fund the station once payments are connected. Neither is required to be part of the crowd.
Know what you’re hearing.
CHIP and recorded co-hosts are synthetic characters, not human presenters. This is AI-generated entertainment and satire. It can make mistakes and is not factual journalism, professional advice, or betting advice. Sports feeds can also be delayed; confirm final results with the relevant league.