The Ben Maller Show

Big Ben talks about 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk taking to social media to put pressure on the team to trade him while wearing a Commanders hat, the San Antonio Spurs giving up the biggest blown lead in NBA Finals history to the Knicks in Game 4, Maller's Mountain of Money: Kanye West Edition, and more!

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On the kickoff to the weekend edition of the Fifth Hour, Ben Maller pulls back the curtain and shares more tales from behind the microphone. The hype machine for the 2026 World Cup has reached Animaniacs-level absurdity, and Ben is here to separate fact from propaganda. Plus, a shocking discovery at the Maller Mansion: the sudden appearance of “Lake Maller,” the newest Great Lake in North America. Ben launches a full-scale Maller Investigation to uncover the mysterious origins of the indoor waterfront property. Along the way, there are lessons learned from dishwashers, unexpected household chaos, and a healthy dose of “The Mo...

Ben Maller talks about the idea that the NBA refs cost the Spurs the victory because of the wrong call on Stephon Castle, if the Knicks fans take over of the Spurs home arena will give New York an edge, the chances that Stefon Diggs returns to Buffalo, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about 49ers TE George Kittle saying you're an idiot if you believe that Kyle Shanahan is on the hot seat, former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs getting denied parole, the Denver Broncos extending Sean Payton for five more years, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Team USA Men's coach Mauricio Pochettino complaining about mandatory World Cup hydration breaks, why this price gouging from FIFA isn't a surprise, where this FIFA ticketing skullduggery is heading, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache getting investigated by MLB over Conor McGregor's alleged PED use, if Yankees GM Brian Cashman should apologize to Aroldis Chapman, A.J. Brown's praise of Drake Maye, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!

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Big Ben discusses if the NBA officials are to blame for the San Antonio Spurs' loss in Game 4, George Kittle giving a vote of confidence to Kyle Shanahan well ahead of the season, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the Spurs historical 29-point blown lead in the NBA Finals as the Knicks come back to take a 3-1 series lead, how much credit do the Knicks get for the comeback, if the Finals are in the fridge for the Jalen Brunson and the Knicks, the World Cup Pick'em, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about the message the Chiefs are sending with Patrick Mahomes' reworked extension, if the Chiefs are cooked after giving so much money to Mahomes, Raiders QB Kirk Cousins implying he is not the mentor for Fernando Mendoza, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Richard Jefferson claiming the Warriors would give back two KD titles for the 2016 ring, LeBron James complaining about NBA pregame shows, Braves slugger Ronald Acuna Jr. getting injured again, #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Eagles QB Jalen Hurts commenting on A.J. Brown's story on their relationship cooling off, Deshaun Watson ending his media boycott to talk about his relationship with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, Fact or Fiction, and much more!

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Big Ben talks about who gets the blame for the San Antonio Spurs blowing a 29-point lead for the biggest collapse in NBA Finals history, Patrick Mahomes getting over $500M in a reworked deal with the Chiefs, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the idea that Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is getting special treatment from the NBA after he was not assessed a flagrant foul for his shove of Jalen Brunson, former Knicks star Stephon Marbury demanding retaliation, LeBron James picking himself as the GOAT, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about reports saying "it's more likely than not" that Aaron Donald is returning to the Rams, Kyler Murray complaining about having to share reps on the Vikings, Aaron Glenn saying the Jets have to earn the right for prime time TV, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about why Dave Roberts would avoid calling Kyle Tucker a Dodgers disappointment, if Torey Lovullo's vote of confidence puts this Ketel Marte drama to rest in Arizona, Joe Burrow restructuring his contract with the Bengals, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Stephon Castle saying he expects to win the next three NBA Finals games, Josh Allen leading the NFL in merchandise sales, WR Brandon Aiyuk continuing to crank up the screws on the 49ers, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the NBA declining to upgrade Victor Wembanyama's shove of Jalen Brunson to a flagrant foul, reports that Aaron Donald is more likely than not going to return to the LA Rams, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about what happened to the Knicks momentum in the NBA Finals as they lose to the Spurs in Game 3 at MSG, if the fix was in against the Knicks as Mike Brown complains about officiating, people paying a fortune to watch the Knicks lose, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Alex Bregman saying he's "been terrible" for the Cubs, reports that Red Sox owner John Henry hasn't considered sacking GM Craig Breslow, L'Jarius Sneed coming back to the Chiefs, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti defending SGA with a rant against social media, if LeBron James avoided the Knicks because the lights are too bright, how Wemby should feel about getting profane rhythmic chanting from Knicks fans, Maller's Mountain of Money: Kanye Edition, and more! 

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Ben Maller talks about Justin Jefferson's comments on Vikings QB Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, buzz that Shedeur Sanders has closed the gap on Deshaun Watson in Browns QB battle, former Bills coach Sean McDermott showing up to Giants minicamp, Cite the Bite, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the Knicks dropping Game 3 of the NBA Finals at home against the Spurs, Alex Bregman saying that he's "been terrible" for the Cubs, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Kanye West Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Spurs star Victor Wembanyama saying he's 'built for' the pressure of being down 0-2 in the NBA Finals to the Knicks, how much damage Wemby has done to his brand through these first 2 NBA Finals games, MSG security measures for President Trump at Game 3, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk going on a social media rant while wearing a Commanders hat, why the 49ers are still holding on to him, sideline reporter Erin Andrews vacationing with Matthew Stafford and his family, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Padres star Manny Machado pushing back against analytics, how big of a problem Dansby Swanson is for the Cubs, why the D-Backs would even bother signing Max Kepler when he's on PED suspension, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Denzel Ward saying that he wants to retire with the Browns, Baker Mayfield and the Bucs not being close on an extension, what the trade market is like for Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman, Maller Militia Feud, and more!

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Big Ben talks about Victor Wembanyama commenting on the pressure of being down 0-2 in the NBA Finals heading to Madison Square Garden, Brandon Aiyuk going on a social media rant while wearing a Commanders hat, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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On the Fifth Hour, Mike the Leprechaun — the only known human walking the planet with a permanent Ben Maller Show tattoo — drops by the remote studio for a Sunday Funday verbal workout in the audio sweatshop. The boys crack open a jam-packed mailbag and wander deep into the wilderness of listener questions. Topics include America’s most passive-aggressive roadway, the tragedy of low-quality hot dog buns, pajamas, bacteria-infected mosquitoes, Super El Niño, flesh-eating parasites, mummified human bread, and other strange corners of the universe. It’s a buffet of oddities, laughs, and random knowledge only the Fifth Hour can provi...

Ben turns a family trip to an amusement park with nephew Jude into a full-blown game of Mortal Kombat! Along the way, there's elementary-school pizza courtesy of "Doris," lemonade with no lemons, and an Apple Watch-fueled adventure. Ben transforms into an artificially flavored Robin Hood, taking down Bernie Madoff at the Hedge Fund game, before embarking on a scavenger hunt to save the 2026 NFL Book'em. Add in Hollaring James breathing, wheezing, and farting simultaneously, and you've got peak Benfoolery. Subscribe, like, and enjoy!

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Big Ben talks about the San Antonio Spurs upsetting the OKC Thunder in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals, Myles Garrett getting traded from the Cleveland Browns to the LA Rams, Maller's Mountain of Money: Alanis Morissette Edition, and more!

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The Fifth Hour Podcast sails into rough waters as Ben Maller enters the audio dojo to investigate the biggest Maller Militia mystery of the week. Fan favorite Fergdog saw his social media account vanish under suspicious circumstances, and rumors are flying that jealous P1s launched a little not-so-friendly fire. Was it sabotage, coincidence, or another chapter in the never-ending radio soap opera? Benny follows the breadcrumbs. Plus, a trip down memory lane with the origins of saying “cheese” for photos, some classic Foodie Fun, and plenty of sarcastic banter from the pirate ship. Subscribe, follow, and join the voya...

Ben Maller talks about Aaron Judge getting diagnosed with a stress fracture in his first rib, if the Yankees can survive a midseason stretch without Aaron Judge, if the frustration from Manny Machado is real or just the annual "say something tough without follow-through", and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the NBA's punishment against the guy who ran on the court at the NBA Finals and if it will stop future idiots, Knicks star Jalen Brunson staying away from the Larry O'Brien Trophy, Austin Reaves seeking a max contract from the Lakers, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about why Angels owner Arte Moreno would keep Mike Trout hog-tied to Anaheim, what the Red Sox are saying by booting starter Brayan Bello to the minors, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell claiming J.J. McCarthy is handling the Kyler Murray addition "really well", Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the Packers giving Christian Watson a $110M extension, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer not being concerned with George Pickens skipping voluntary OTAs, T.J. Watt's message on the difference between Mike Tomlin & Mike McCarthy, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!

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Big Ben talks about Aaron Judge getting diagnosed with a stress fracture in his rib and being set to miss time, the NBA's punishment for the guy who rushed the court to take a selfie, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about where things went wrong for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs as they lose at home to the Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, who else is to blame besides Wemby for the Spurs blowing a 14-point lead, Jalen Brunson's play for the Knicks, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk's arrest warrant for speeding after he posted a video online of himself driving reckless, Micah Parsons stressing patience amid his ACL rehab, Alvin Kamara arriving at OTAs for the Saints and if that changes anything, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Rob Manfred saying that MLB is 'addressing fans' concerns, if this is the end of the line for Nick Castellanos after getting fired by the Padres, Browns coach Todd Monken taking a meeting with Deion Sanders, #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about both Adam Silver and Michael Jordan both failing to convince James Dolan to end Charles Oakley's ban from MSG, the holdup on the NBA deciding the fate of the Clippers over Kawhi Leonard's alleged no-show job, Fact or Fiction, and more!

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