The Ben Maller Show

Big Ben recaps the opening chapter of his week-long Commonwealth crusade and the Maller Odyssey to Maine as only the Beethoven of B.S. can. This edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast features lighthouse lore, a Monet moment, the zombie-apocalypse starter kit, paying double for parking, McDonald’s Happy Meal Buckets, the Hype Man from Hell, and preparing for atmospheric reentry turbulence. Add in bachelor parties, naval victories, random roadside adventures, and the inside skinny from behind the microphones, and you’ve got essential weekend listening for the Maller Militia. A must-download travel log packed with chaos, comedy, oddball charac...

In his return after his vacation, Ben Maller opens hour 1 discussing the NFL Schedule release dealio, what does it really mean when it comes to strength of schedule & the biggest takeaways from the NFL schedule + a new edition of the “Who Am I Game?” 

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In hour 2, Ben asks if the NBA is covering up for a bad no-call from the officials that hurt the Detroit Pistons in game 5, how do the Adam Silver's plan for "flat odds" in the draft lottery sound to fans around the league. In the NFL, Sean McVay was not upset with the Rams selecting QB Ty Simpson, but was annoyed for other reasons, is this accurate + Maller to The Third Degree! 

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In hour 3, Ben wonder if this Phillies turnaround has anything to do with Don Mattingly's managerial magic, where are we at with Cal Raleigh's performance so far this season with the Mariners + a new edition of the Lame Jokes of the Week! 

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Ben Maller closes out this week by discussing the timeline of Jalen Hurts as a Philadelphia Eagle, why is there so much discussion surrounding Trevor Lawrence and his hair + an all-new Sports Jeopardy! 

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Big Ben recaps the NFL Schedule Release Day and what are the biggest takeaways that we take away from each team's schedule + Big Ben’s Lame Jokes of the Week!  

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Chris Plank fills in for Ben Maller and talks about the Cleveland Cavaliers going up 3-2 against the Detroit Pistons and coming within 1 win of facing the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, what's next for LeBron James, and more!

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Chris Plank talks about the NFL revealing that the 2026 season will kickoff with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and the Patriots and if NBC will address the whole Mike Vrabel controversy, Kyler Murray poised to have a big year in Minnesota, and more!

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Chris Plank talks about the latest comments from Lane Kiffin that have caused an uproar and how Kiffin just needs to be the "bad guy", how views on gambling have changed over time, and much more!

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Chris Plank talks about the possibility of a no-NBA weekend, what the Lakers are going to do with LeBron (or without), the Rams plan with Ty Simpson, and much more!

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Chris Plank fills in for Big Ben and talks about the Cavaliers going up 3-2 on the Pistons as they try to move on to the ECF and face off against the Knicks, the NFL kicking off the 2026 season with a Super Bowl rematch, Lane Kiffin's latest controversy, and more!

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Brian Noe is in for Ben Maller and talks about the latest in the NBA playoffs with the Spurs dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, which teams remaining in the playoffs are the most entertaining to watch, the WSOP, and more!

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Brian Noe talks about the latest leaks from the 2026 NFL schedule including the Broncos and Chiefs starting off the season on Monday Night Football and the Bengals going up against the Falcons in Madrid, Spain. Rory McIlroy saying he's glad he was wrong about LIV Golf and the PIF, and more! 

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Brian Noe talks about reports that the Minnesota Vikings expect there to be a real QB competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, NBA jersey sponsors, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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Brian Noe talks about the Spurs being one win away from facing the Thunder in what most people believe will be the "true" NBA Finals, a handful of new drops, why the Bengals still won't be good, grass vs. turf, and more!

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Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about the Spurs beating up on the Minnesota and moving within one win of advancing to the Western Conference Finals, the latest highlights from the 2026 NFL schedule, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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Brian Noe is in for Ben Maller and talks about the Lakers getting swept out of the playoffs by the OKC Thunder, how impressive LeBron James' durability has been but how it makes him a "c-word", getting lost on trains, and much more!

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Brian Noe talks about the latest pieces of the NFL schedule to be released including Cowboys vs. Giants on Week 1's Sunday Night Football, what the Lakers can do this offseason, Donovan Mitchell's huge 2nd half, and more!

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Brian Noe talks about how Shohei Ohtani is being a bit selfish in his chase for a Cy Young, the Cavaliers evening up the series against the Pistons and why you can't trust either team in the Eastern Conference, and much more!

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Brian Noe talks about Timberwolves fans who believe that Victor Wembanyama should have been suspended for Game 5, the Lakers looking like they were going to win Game 4 but ultimately coming up short, the Milwaukee Bucks finally wising up, and more!

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Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about the Lakers getting swept out of the 2nd round by the OKC Thunder, the Cavs evening their series against the Pistons, why LeBron is the "C-Word", the latest reveals of the NFL schedule, and more!

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Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about the Wizards winning the NBA lottery, the Pacers president apologizing to fans for losing their pick, how the Clippers are to thank for a potential OKC dynasty, and much more!

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Brian Noe fills in for Ben Maller and talks about the Knicks sweeping the 76ers with Knicks fans taking over Philly, the Timberwolves evening the series against the Spurs as Victor Wembanyama gets ejected for an elbow to the head of Naz Reid, and much more!

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Brian Noe is in for Ben Maller and talks about the Knicks completing the sweep of the 76ers and why New York is going to be a tough out in the Eastern Conference, a recap of the Boston Maller Militia Meet & Greet from Blind Scott, and more!

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Brian Noe talks about the upcoming NFL schedule release and why the Patriots' schedule is the one he's looking forward to the most, some good bets to hit in the NBA and WNBA, how confident he is that Wemby won't get suspended, and more!

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Brian Noe fills in for Big Ben and talks about the Timberwolves evening their series against the Spurs with Victor Wembanyama getting ejected for a flagrant 2 elbow, why the New York Knicks have put the league on notice, the NBA lottery, and more!

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Ben is barking into the powerful Fifth Hour Podcast microphones for a Sunday Special, and the heat is on. The P1s are coming for his neck, accusing him of violating the Geneva Convention of Fandom—serious charges in the court of the Maller Militia. Ben leans in, breaks it all down, and tells his side of the story with trademark wit and bite.

Plus, a peek into the ultimate green room: John Sterling, Larry King, Vin Scully, and Genie in Medford—radio royalty and chaos in one place. And for the diehards, Ben pulls back the curt...

Big Ben talks about the two Game 7s in the NBA Playoffs on Sunday that did not live up to the hype with the Pistons easily dispatching the Magic and the Cavs beating the Hawks, legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling passing away, Maller's Mountain of Money: Adele Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller checks in from the remote podcast studio for a special Fifth Hour preview as the show gears up for the first-ever back-to-back, belly-to-belly Maller Meet and Greets. Ben walks down memory lane, reliving the unforgettable characters and chaos that define these events—from Pete in Pittsburgh rocking a paper bag over his head, to Mouthwash Mike going all-in on questionable life choices, to Ed and Christina from Spokane leading the legendary Maller Man March through Seattle. It’s nostalgia, anticipation, and a celebration of the Maller Militia. But it’s not all laughs—Ben also opens up about a...

Brian Noe is in for Ben as he talks about the NBA Playoffs so far and why the Lakers may be doomed against the Thunder. Plus, Brian talks about Jauan Jennings signing in Minnesota, the Kyler Murray fit for the Vikings, and more!

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Brian Noe is in for Ben as he talks about the new expansion for the NCAA Tourney going forward starting next year. Plus, Brian chats it up with some callers, gets a reading on Aaron Rodgers from a psychic, and more!

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Brian Noe is in for Ben as he talks about the new revelation regarding Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini with a video of them on the rented boat surfaces. Plus, Brian chats with callers, tells a story of bike riders for charity, and more!

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Brian Noe is in for Ben as he talks about injuries in the NBA Playoffs and how teams such as the Knicks will handle the lineups going forward. Plus, we have a special guest call in from Boston, discuss the return of Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, and more!

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On this episode of The Ben Maller Show, Brian Noe is in for Ben as he talks about the newest expansion that the NCAA will be implementing into its tournament going forward. Plus, Brian gets a vibe check on the Minnesota Vikings after signing Jauan Jennings and how the NFC North stacks up, a reading on Aaron Rodgers, and more!

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Brian Noe fills in for Ben Maller and talks about the Spurs dominating the Timberwolves in Game 2 of their matchup, the Knicks taking care of business at home against the 76ers, Russell Wilson mulling a contract offer from the Jets as TV networks pursue him, and more!

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Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about Jaylen Brown saying this was his favorite season in the NBA, Anne Hathaway being named People's Most Beautiful Woman, Framber Valdez accepting a 5-game suspension for throwing at Trevor Story, and more!

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Brian Noe is in for Ben Maller and talks about Ric Flair taking a shot at Luka Doncic for not being available for the Lakers playoffs run and Luka's comments on trying to get back, the baffling positive commentary surrounding Kyler Murray on the Vikings, and more!

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Brian Noe talks about Cardinals WR Kendrick Bourne recruiting Aaron Rodgers to the team via social media and forcing comment from the team, a salaried job watching every single World Cup matchup, phone calls from the militia, and more!

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Brian Noe fills in for Big Ben and talks about the latest in the NBA Playoffs including the Knicks taking a 2-0 series lead over the 76ers, the Spurs evening up their series against the Timberwolves, the hype surrounding Kyler Murray with the Vikings, and more!

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Ben Maller discusses if the Lakers have an Austin Reaves problem in the playoffs following his dud in the Lakers Game 1 loss to the Thunder, SGA saying that Game 1 for the Thunder was "very simple", what the NBA accomplished by fining Jaylen Brown, and more!

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