The Ben Maller Show

Big Ben pulls back the curtain for a wild Friday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast with stories you won’t hear anywhere else. While his radio career has crossed paths with legendary stations like WEEI and 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, Maller reveals the most outrageous personal “award” he’s ever received — courtesy of a diehard member of the Maller Militia making a permanent commitment to the show. Ben thought he was getting punked during the shocking reveal. Plus, Maller reveals a painful medical mishap at “the office” that temporarily damaged the golden pipes and his prized “moneymaker.” It’s chaos, comedy...

Ben Maller talks about Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 with the Cavs losing to the Knicks, where things went wrong for Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell's health excuse, if this series is in the bag for the Knicks, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about the Rams giving Matthew Stafford a 1-year $55 million contract extension, the Giants extending GM Joe Schoen, Giants QB Jaxon Dart doing a 180 on his reckless running style, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the latest injury update on Tigers ace Tarik Skubal including the possibility that he could be traded, who would be bidding for Skubal's services, reports of Arte Moreno botching trades for Junior Caminero and Andy Pages, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Browns coach Todd Monken still not even meeting with Myles Garrett, if Monken's bluntness is refreshing or a bad sign, Titans coach Robert Saleh publicly dismissing the idea of a "revenge game" against the Jets, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the Knicks easily winning Game 2 of the ECF against the Cavs, Matthew Stafford getting a big money contract extension from the Rams, 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 losing Game 2 of the Western Finals and who deserves the blame for San Antonio's loss, if the Thunder crossed the line by dogpiling Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being a bit too honest postgame, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about Aaron Rodgers crediting his so far imaginary wife for helping him reach the decision to play one more season in Pittsburgh before retirement, Rodgers declaring he's staying in Pittsburgh because of coach Mike McCarthy, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson continuing to defend James Harden's defense, the latest on Cubs OF Pete Crow-Armstrong's 2026 season at Wrigley Field, the St. Louis Cardinals creating a "High-Energy Fan" section, #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Cowboys owner Jerry Jones saying WR George Pickens gets another season to "answer all those questions", Jerry defending international travel for games, Roger Goodell saying reports on a "soft" market for the sale of the Seahawks are not accurate, Fact or Fiction, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the Spurs losing Game 2 of the WCF to the Thunder amid way too many turnovers, Aaron Rodgers crediting his wife that no one has seen for his decision to come back to play one more year for the Steelers, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the Knicks rallying from 22 points down in the 4Q of Game 1 of the ECF to defeat the Cavaliers, who deserves most of the blame for this Cavs collapse, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson saying he was "super proud" of the way his team played, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about Chiefs WR Rashee Rice going to jail for some marijuana, the takeaway from Rice's latest legal snafu, Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba's reaction to the NFL mailing him the wrong award, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about Jason Kidd getting fired from the Mavericks and if it was actually a "mutual decision", former NBA top pick Ben Simmons getting a fishing title, if this MLB 'Shirts Off' thing is a fad or a trend, Maller to the Third Degree, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Ravens coach Jesse Minter shrugging off Lamar Jackson's absence at voluntary practice, if D.J. Moore is looking at a career renaissance in Buffalo, Malik Willis questioning the Dolphins trade of Jaylen Waddle, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the Knicks mounting an amazing 4th quarter comeback against the Cavaliers to win Game 1 of the ECF, Chiefs WR Rashee Rice getting some jailtime for violating probation with marijuana, Maller to the Third Degree, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the OKC Thunder losing to the San Antonio Spurs in 2OT in Game 1 of the WCF, who gets the biggest portion of blame for the Thunder's loss, if this performance by Victor Wembanyama will stand the test of time, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about Saints GM Mickey Loomis' comments on finding a fit for Alvin Kamara, where Kamara would land if the Saints do pull the trigger on a trade, Jacoby Brissett ghosting the Cardinals voluntary OTAs, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Jason Varitek's wife taking shots at the Red Sox front office, Bo Bichette's explanation for his struggles with the Mets, NBA players saying they'd essentially prefer the bubonic plague to playing for the Grizzlies, Maller's Mountain of Money: Pete Townshend Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Eagles QB Jalen Hurts skipping A.J. Brown's wedding, Joe Burrow saying the Bengals have everything they need to win in 2026, Urban Meyer losing out on over $30M from the Jaguars, Cite the Bite, and much more!

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Big Ben talks about the Thunder losing at home to the Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Saints GM Mickey Loomis making comments about Alvin Kamara's fit on the roster, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Pete Townshend Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Cade Cunningham's Pistons losing Game 7 at home against the Cavaliers by 31 points, coach J.B. Bickerstaff saying that the Pistons losing Game 7 is not a disappointment, what storylines stand out about the NBA Conference Finals, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the Steelers finally coming to terms with Aaron Rodgers, how much Rodgers has left in the tank for Pittsburgh, the projection for the Steelers now that Rodgers has decided to come back for one more season, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about NBA reporter Shams Charania getting heat for spoiling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win, Dodgers starter Blake Snell having elbow surgery, if the Panthers are making the right call by not extending Bryce Young before the season, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about reports of Deshaun Watson being in the lead for Browns QB1 status, Deion Sanders grumbling over the Jaguars not consulting him about coaching Travis Hunter, Eli Manning claiming he was behind forcing the Chargers draft day trade and not his dad, Maller Militia Feud, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the Detroit Pistons getting blown out at home in Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Steelers finally coming to terms with Aaron Rodgers for one more season, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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On this Sunday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Ben is joined by legendary Podcast P1 Niko from Vancouver — the mastermind behind the unforgettable poutine-powered Maller Meet & Greet north of the border. Ben reveals how he got hornswoggled into a surprise third Meet & Greet during the wild New England road trip, complete with hardball skullduggery and what can only be described as “The Maller Gastrointestinal Classic.” Then it’s time for the Mailbag as Ben and Niko go rapid fire on Big Tech spying, sending food back at restaurants, Anthony in Louisiana playing Rico Suave, hot dog fries, outlawing radio ji...

Ben channels the spirit of Mark Twain on a wild Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, proving once again that facts should never ruin a perfectly ridiculous story. From a cloak-and-dagger “pastry meetup” that turned into a full-blown emergency intervention with a Willie Wonka-style entrance, to tales of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow flexing historic power in Boston, this episode zigzags through the chaos of the 2026 Worcester Maller Meet & Greet. Add in Mike the Leprechaun’s one-man variety show, a sea of colorful humanity, and enough awkward social encounters to fill a documentary, and you’ve got another unforgettable Maller travel l...

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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