The Ben Maller Show

On this supersized edition of the Fifth Hour, Ben Maller takes you on another audio road trip, bouncing from the music of Roy Orbison to the surprising origin of the ice cream sundae—which exists thanks to old alcohol laws. Along the way you'll learn about star berries, population shifts that could reshape the world, and a collection of oddball fun facts worthy of the Maller Militia Hall of Fame.

Then it's time for the main event.

This is the official preview of MallerPalooza™ 2026, the annual celebration of controlled chaos where a vaudeville variety show collides wit...

Ben Maller goes vroom, vroom on the latest edition of the Fifth Hour, serving up a grab bag of fun facts about motorcycles, piña coladas, and kebabs. Buckle up as he takes you on an audio road trip through "The Valley of the Fan" and "Palm Tree Island," complete with thug babushkas, ants the size of the Death Star, and the kind of bizarre detours only Maller can navigate. There's also a Word of the Day shaped by both the Bible and Bugs Bunny, hijacked by Elmer Fudd and kids, with a side order of foodie fun. Shows l...

Ben Maller talks about the Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors trade being put on hold until the NBA completes its investigation into the Clippers, NBA teams leaving LeBron James voice memos to recruit him, Spurs broadcaster Jacob Tobey being fired for an affair, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Giants All-Star Logan Webb snapping at a radio guy and then deleting his X account, trade chatter surrounding Padres pitcher Mason Miller, James Dolan's celebrity naughty list, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Viking coach Kevin O'Connell continuing to sell an open competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, rumor that Shedeur Sanders is closing the gap on the Browns' starting QB job, the idea that Christian Pulisic is getting unfairly criticized for the U.S World Cup flop, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about reports of Tom Brady helping the Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald prepare to beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl, Josh Allen calling the Bills coaching change "necessary", Jaylen Brown grumbling about "no loyalty" in the NBA, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the Kawhi Leonard trade being put on hold until the NBA finishes it's investigation of the Clippers, Giants pitcher Logan Webb snapping at a radio host and then deleting his social media, 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 Mark Cuban taking the Mavericks owner to court and if he has a winnable case, Bucks GM Jon Horst saying he wasn't forced to trade Giannis and that it was a mutual decision, what convinced Tim Hardaway Sr. to let his son wear his retired #10 jersey for the Heat, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander announcing that he will retire at the end of the season and if he is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, how likely is it that Don Mattingly keeps the Phillies managerial gig, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Congress calling out the WNBA for treatment of Caitlin Clark, global futbol fans demanding the end of hydration breaks, Alexi Lalas defending the business model of youth soccer as a for-profit business, #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about reports that Jaylen Brown may have poisoned his trade market, where this Coach Prime rollercoaster is actually headed in Colorado, Conor McGregor being roasted for his penmanship, Fact or Fiction, and more!

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Big Ben talks about Mark Cuban taking the Mavs owner to court and if he actually has a chance to win, Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander announcing his retirement after the season, Maller to the Third Degree, another edition of #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the odds that Tyreek Hill has played his last NFL game, the Bucs being in "no rush" to work out new deals with Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea, Von Miller saying the Commanders were the wrong pick, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Tom Brady saying Messi's comeback for Argentina "might top" the Patriots epic Super Bowl rally, a World Cup announcer saying to U.S. fans "This doesn't have to be the last soccer you watch for the next four years", and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about the media battle over the future of Mets star Francisco Lindor, Mets infielder Bo Bichette's vague message on his no-trade clause, if Charles Barkley made a bold move or a boneheaded move by skipping the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce wedding, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about reports of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum growing apart and having a "nonexistent" relationship, which part of the LeBron James sweepstakes we are in, the latest on Brandon Aiyuk, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Big Ben talks about Tom Brady saying Lionel Messi's comeback for Argentina "might top" his Patriots Super Bowl comeback, the media battle over the future of Mets star Francisco Lindor, 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 went wrong for Team USA in the loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, if this run to the World Cup version of the Sweet 16 counts as a moral victory, some Americans celebrating Team USA's loss, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about reports of Tom Brady's Raiders going after troubled CB Terrion Arnold, the Cleveland Browns receiving $88 million in injury insurance payback for Deshaun Watson, the possibility of the Commanders pivoting to Stefon Diggs, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Travis Kelce being named one of the NFL's Top 100 players, if Nuggets fans should have any concerns about Nikola Jokic leaving the Rocky Mountains, Coach Prime and Belichick abstaining from the EA Sports College Football game again, Maller's Mountain of Money: Kevin Hart Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Celtics president Brad Stevens claiming the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown for "optionality", Stevens tap-dancing around questions of Paul George making the Celtics better, owner Bill Chisholm saying the trade wasn't about saving money, Cite the Bite, and more!

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Big Ben talks about what went wrong for Team USA in their loss to Belgium during the Round of 16 in the World Cup, the Raiders going after former Lions CB Terrion Arnold, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Kevin Hart Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller debates if President Trump crossed a line by lobbying FIFA to lift the red card suspension against Folarin Balogun, if Belgium has a winnable case to block Balogun from playing, if the LA Angels are really going to keep Mike Trout, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the message MLB is sending by buying out umpires C.B. Bucknor, Laz Diaz, and Brian O'Nora, if Marlins manager Clayton McCullough deserves heat for pulling his pitcher during a perfect game, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Cleveland keeping a roster spot open for Bronny James, if Jaylen Brown is actually overrated and we're all too scared to say it, if Red Sox 1B Wilson Contreras should have apologized for his recent muckraking, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about what happened between WR Brandon Aiyuk and Commanders QB Jayden Daniels on social media, former Rams DT Aaron Donald dropping the "eyes" emoji on social media, Juan Soto saying he had "no issue" with Francisco Lindor, Maller Militia Feud, and more!

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Big Ben talks about President Trump lobbying FIFA to lift the red card suspension against Team USA's Folarin Balogun, MLB buying out the contracts of several umpires, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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It's a patriotic Fifth on the Fifth as Ben Maller teams up with his Fox Sports Radio partner-in-crime, Briana Muro, for a special holiday edition of the Fifth Hour! Benny and Bree crack open the overflowing Mailbag of Mischief and answer questions from the loyal P1s of the Maller Militia here, there, and everywhere. B & B are bouncing from one random rabbit hole to the next. On the menu: Joey Chestnut battling the summer heat, rooftop cooling hacks, classic game show drama-o-rama, cyborg cockroaches, Nepo Babies, proper shotgun etiquette, Stinking Genius load management, hairy pastry, and a buffet o...

Ben returns to the audio dojo on the Fourth of July and explains how he was drafted—against his better judgment—into attending a baby shower in the Southern California town made famous by a beloved 1980s cult classic. What begins as social exile turns into an unexpected excellent adventure as he discovers common ground with complete strangers... before being rescued by smoke. Plus, Ben celebrates Independence Day by diving into random patriotic trivia involving George Washington, the Liberty Bell, hidden messages, forgotten dates, and Americans with split allegiances. It's history with extra hot sauce. And according to Alf and...

Ben Maller is back behind the mighty microphones of the Fifth Hour Podcast, broadcasting from beneath the Palace of Pontification in the legendary Audio Dungeon! After a brief radio sabbatical, Benny pulls back the curtain on where he's been and why a few so-called loyal listeners were exposed as nothing more than counterfeit P1s. Then, a random text about old laundry sent Maller down a rabbit hole and into a full-blown radio geek frenzy, celebrating the larger-than-life legacy of Wolfman Jack and the magic of the golden age of radio. Plus, by popular demand, the Word of the W...

In Hour 1 of the show, Brian Noe fills in for Big Ben Maller as Brian goes more into depth on the hype of the World Cup as the US advanced to the next round. Plus, Brian has some fun with the crew, we play Who Am I, and so much more!!

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In Hour 2 of the show, Brian Noe fills in for Big Ben Maller as Brian talks about the Jaylen Brown trade fallout. Plus, Brian goes to the callers to have some fun, some World Cup bets, and much more!!

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In Hour 3 of the show, Brian Noe fills in for Big Ben Maller as Brian talks about how ridiculous Michigan fans are by claiming they would rather beat Ohio State over a championship every time. Plus, Brian gives his underrated and not talked enough about team and more!!

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In Hour 4 of the show, Brian Noe fills in for Big Ben Maller as Brian goes quick with some various bite sized topics with Caitlin Clarks voting on the All-Star game. Plus, Brian has some fun competing with Jonas Knox's goal impression, we here from Papi's picks, Marvin Harrisons son Jett commits, and much more!!

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On this episode of The Ben Maller Show, Brian Noe fills in for Big Ben Maller as Brian talks about how ridiculous Michigan fans are by claiming they would rather beat Ohio State over a championship every time. Plus, Brian gives his underrated and not talked enough about team, we play the Who Am I game, and more!!

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Brian Noe, filling in for Ben Maller, discusses why he's rooting Team USA to lose in the World Cup and analyzes the Lakers trade for Walker Kessler and why the Lakers are showing how desperate they are. Brian also analyzes the Jaylen Brown trade to the 76ers and why the Celtics may have surpassed the Mavericks trading Luka ass the worst trade of all time. Biran and LaReina also get to know each other better with a fun game. 

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Brian Noe, filling in for Ben Maller, discusses Team USA's path to a deep World Cup run and analyzes all of the blockbuster trades from the NBA offseason so far. 

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Brian Noe, filling in for Ben Maller, discusses the widespread outrage of Caitlin Clark's treatment in the WNBA. Noe showcases why the WNBA has turned their back on their biggest start and they need her more than ever. 

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Brian Noe, filling in for Ben Maller, starts off the show discussing why he is rooting against Team USA at the World Cup and it may shock you. Then he discusses the Lakers desperation giving up four picks for Walkers Kessler before also discussing the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George. 

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In the final hour of the Ben Maller Show, Brian Noe questions recruiting pitches from various players through the years & why is it considered weak when players take the bait from pitches, but why isn’t it weak from the players recruiting + Kawhi Leonard getting traded back to Toronto!   

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