Station Survey: Masters Champions Dinner

We surveyed the crews at 104.5 ESPN and LouisianaSports.net to find out what their ultimate Champions Meal would look like. Inspired by the tradition of Masters winners choosing their dream menu, we asked everyone to build their perfect spread—from appetizers to dessert, drinks included.

For the reigning champion, the pressure of competing in the Masters Tournament extends to Champions Dinner menu decisions. #themasters pic.twitter.com/9eotAv25WS

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 8, 2025

The results are deeply personal and deliciously chaotic.

Jacob Hester, Co-Host, Off the Bench: 

• Appetizer: Crawfish Beignets with Remoulade Sauce
• Entree: Blackened Redfish with Creole Butter
• Sides:
  • Duck & Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
  • Buttermilk Cornbread with Cane Syrup Glaze
• Dessert: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
• Drinks:
  • Signature Cocktail: Vieux Carré
  • Sweet Tea, Diet Coke, H2O (with MyHy, obviously)
  • Café du Monde Chicory Coffee (served with dessert)

T-Bob Hebert, Co-Host, Off the Bench: 

• Appetizer: Firecracker Shrimp
• Entree: Fried Chicken and Bone-In Ribeye Steak
• Sides:
  • Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
  • Green Beans with Bacon
  • Rolls or Chips with Chorizo Queso
• Dessert:
  • 2 Chocolate Chip Cookies with Milk & Vanilla Ice Cream
• Drinks:
  • La Fin Du Monde Beer
  • Port Wine
  • A Finishing Cigarette (in true Masters patio fashion)

Taylor Sharp, Video Producer, Off the Bench: 

• Appetizer: Fried Pickles
• Entree: Cheeseburger
• Sides: Mac n Cheese, Chili Cheese Fries
• Dessert: Chocolate Cake
• Drink: A Nice American Lager

Alondra Villareal, Audio Producer, Off the Bench: 

• Appetizer: Boudin Eggrolls
• Entree: Filet Mignon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Asparagus
• Dessert: Skillet Cookie with Ice Cream (like Scottie)
• Drink: Veuve Clicquot Champagne

Charles Hanagriff, Co-Host, Live at Lunch: 

• Appetizer: Crawfish Pies
• Entree: Jambalaya, File’ Gumbo, Boiled Crawfish
• Dessert: King Cake

Jordan Kitchens, Producer, Live at Lunch: 

• Appetizers:
  • Cheeseburger Sliders with Applewood Smoked Bacon
  • Chips and Salsa
• Entree: Ribeye Steak (Medium) with Jambalaya Pasta
• Sides:
  • Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
  • French Fries
• Dessert: Slutty Brownies
• Drinks:
  • Fruit Punch Minute Maid
  • Water
  • Daiquiris

Hunt Palmer, Host, Hunt Palmer Show: 

• Appetizers: Seafood Gumbo, Boudin Balls
• Entree: Ribeye and Trout Almondine
• Sides: Crawfish Mac and Cheese, Creamed Spinach
• Dessert: Crème Brûlée
• Drink: Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Jacob Beck, Audio Producer, Hunt Palmer Show:

• Appetizers:
  • Crawfish & Crab Dip with Bow Tie Pasta
  • Fried Frog Legs
  • Sensation Salad
• Entree:
  • Pan-Seared Speckled Trout with Capers
  • Filet Mignon with Rosemary & Garlic Butter
• Sides:
  • Red Beans and Rice
  • Fried Okra
  • Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
• Dessert: Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
• Drink: Sazerac (the cocktail)

Cassi Speziale, Video Producer, Hunt Palmer Show:

• Appetizer: Crab Claws
• Entree: Steak
• Side: Potatoes Au Gratin
• Dessert: Brownie

Matt Moscona, Host, After Further Review: 

• Entree: Crawfish Boil with Corn, Potatoes, Mushrooms, Celery
• Side: Boiled Shrimp
• Dessert: Mississippi Mud Pie
• Drink: Bud Light

Paul O’Neill, Video Producer, After Further Review: 

• Appetizers:
  • Catfish Bites
  • Boudin Balls
• Sides: Potatoes, Corn, Sausage, and Veggies
• Entrees: Boiled Crawfish, Crabs, and Shrimp
• Desserts: Strawberry Cheesecake
• Drink: Beer

Chris Marler, Social Media Manager/SEC Content Writer:

• Appetizers: Chips and Queso
• Sides:
  • Sautéed Mushrooms
  • Mushroom Green Bean Risotto (From the Freezer)
• Entrees: Ribeye
• Desserts: Banana Pudding (From Publix)
• Drink:
  • Crispy Diet Coke (12 oz Can)
  • Unsweetened Tea

Rivers Hughey, Digital Media Manager:

• Appetizers:
  • Blue Store Shrimp Fried Rice
  • Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch
• Sides:
  • Chick Fil A Kale Crunch Salad
  • Waffle Fries with Chick-fil-A Sauce
• Entrees:
  • Little Caesar’s Hot and Ready Pepperoni Pizza
  • Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers with Cane’s Sauce
• Desserts:
  • Domino’s Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Wendy’s Frosty & French Fries
• Drink: Superior Margaritas (On the Rocks)