The Ben Maller Show

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When the moon comes out, Ben Maller emerges with the most compelling overnights in sports talk radio. One of the original sports bloggers, Maller brings his token sarcasm, informative insight and stimulating opinions to sports fans each evening, while taking calls from listeners nationwide.

The Fifth Hour: Boston Maller Meet & Greet Preview!
Yesterday at 11:00 AM

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...


Hour 1 - Vikings On The Up?
Yesterday at 10:40 AM

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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Hour 2 - The New Tourney Expansion!
Yesterday at 10:35 AM

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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Hour 3 - On The Love Boat?
Yesterday at 10:30 AM

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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Hour 4 - Injuries In NBA Playoffs
Yesterday at 10:25 AM

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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Best Of The Ben Maller Show
Yesterday at 10:20 AM

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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Hour 1 - Back in the Saddle
Last Thursday at 10:04 AM

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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Hour 2 - Playing Favorites
Last Thursday at 10:03 AM

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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Hour 3 - Pimp My Ride
Last Thursday at 10:02 AM

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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Hour 4 - Recruiting
Last Thursday at 10:01 AM

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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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Last Thursday at 10:00 AM

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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Hour 1 - As Expected
Last Wednesday at 10:04 AM

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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Hour 2 - Doing It The Harden Way
Last Wednesday at 10:03 AM

Ben Maller talks about "playoff" James Harden showing up for the Cavaliers in their Game 1 loss to the Pistons, what Donovan Mitchell accomplished by calling out the Pistons flopping, if Michigan coach Dusty May should go to the Warriors or Magic, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Hour 3 - True Crime Mystery
Last Wednesday at 10:02 AM

Ben Maller talks about the Rangers Brandon Nimmo saying his trade from the Mets was strictly a "baseball decision", the Chicago Cubs getting a win in their lawsuit over the Wrigley Field rooftops, Arthur Blank's affordable World Cup pricing plan, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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Hour 4 - Hey Buckaroo
Last Wednesday at 10:01 AM

Ben Maller talks about Stephen Jones declaring the Cowboys are feeling "really good" about the Micah Parsons trade, if Kenneth Walker took a shot at the Seahawks, Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning being comped to Justin Herbert & Justin Fields, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Last Wednesday at 10:00 AM

Big Ben talks about the Lakers getting blown out by the Thunder in Game 1 and Austin Reaves having an historically bad game, James Harden turning the ball over constantly for the Cavaliers in their loss to the Pistons, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Hour 1 - No More Home Cooking
Last Tuesday at 10:04 AM

Ben Maller talks about who gets the blame for the San Antonio Spurs stumbling at home in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, what this performance by Anthony Edwards does for his status, the 76ers getting blown out by the Knicks in Game 1, and much more!

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Hour 2 - Sterling Gold
Last Tuesday at 10:03 AM

Ben Maller talks about the passing of legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling and what the secret sauce was that made Sterling such a great character in baseball, Sterling being a friend of The Ben Maller Show, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more!

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Hour 3 - Catch a Tiger By It's Tail
Last Tuesday at 10:02 AM

Ben Maller talks about Tigers ace Tarik Skubal being set to undergo elbow surgery, what the issue is going forward now for Skubal and the Tigers, the magic formula for Banana Ball as they draw 100,000 fans to a college football stadium, Maller's Mountain of Money: Adele Edition, and more!

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Hour 4 - Wearing Thin
Last Tuesday at 10:01 AM

Ben Maller talks about reports that the Steelers' patience is wearing thin with Aaron Rodgers, Texans owner Cal McNair saying the Texans are fully committed to C.J. Stroud, Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.'s injury status, Cite the Bite, and more!

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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Last Tuesday at 10:00 AM

Big Ben talks about the Spurs getting upset by the Timberwolves in Game 1 of their series, the 76ers getting blown out by the Knicks, legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling passing away at age 87, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Adele Edition, and more!

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Hour 1 - Game 7 Bummers
Last Monday at 10:04 AM

Ben Maller talks about what's wrong with Paolo Banchero's Orlando Magic after they get eliminated in Game 7 by the Pistons, if the glass is half-full or half-empty for Donovan Mitchell's Cavaliers as they eliminate the Atlanta Hawks, Jaylen Brown grumbling about the NBA refs, and more!

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Hour 2 - Demotion Situation
Last Monday at 10:03 AM

Ben Maller talks about what went wrong for Anthony Volpe in the Bronx as the Yankees option him to the minors, Red Sox fans flying a plane over the stadium to demand ownership changes, debate over Alex Cora being part of Boston's problems, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Hour 3 - Pay to Play
Last Monday at 10:02 AM

Ben Maller talks about what Joel Embiid accomplished by offering to bribe Sixers fans to avoid selling their tickets to Knicks fans, reports that the Vikings owners are cutting costs to sell the team, Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham wanting a cap on NIL spending, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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Hour 4 - The Fish Are Not Biting
Last Monday at 10:01 AM

Ben Maller talks about George Pickens looking around the NFL swap meet before agreeing to the Cowboys tag, Fernando Mendoza's plans to skip the White House for Raiders OTAs, Cowboys safety Caleb Downs having the NFL's top-selling rookie jersey, Maller Militia Feud, and more!

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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Last Monday at 10:00 AM

Big Ben talks about the Orlando Magic blowing their series lead and losing to the Pistons in Game 7, the Cavaliers moving on after beating the Hawks in their own Game 7, Yankees SS Anthony Volpe getting optioned to the minors, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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The Fifth Hour: Justin in Cincinnati Mail Bag
Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

Ben Maller has Mail Bag fun for your Sunday! Ben teams up with Maller Militia legend Justin in Cincinnati for the Sunday Mailbag on the Fifth Hour podcast. The guys go coast-to-coast—and beyond—answering listener questions with their signature mix of chaos and comedy. From YouTubers gone wild to a bizarre mac & cheese-fueled get-rich-quick scheme, nothing is off limits. They dive into obese sea lions, coconut water chatter, and even crack open a few Mountain Dew conspiracies. It’s rapid-fire, off-the-rails fun as they pull off a classic “dipsy-doo dunkaroo” on fan questions. Don’t miss it—subscribe, follow, and keep...


The Fifth Hour: Middle Seat Maller
05/02/2026

Ben returns to the audio sweatshop for a special Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour. He previews the upcoming Boston Maller Meet-and-Greet—May 8 after the Red Sox game and May 9 in Worcester after the WooSox. Ben explains how he became “Middle Seat Maller” and survived a turbulence thrill ride that left his stomach somewhere over Wyoming. Plus, a never-before-told story of a Motley Crew of Maller Militia foot soldiers, show legends — Queen Roxanne, Robbie the Mariners fan, Can’t Close the Deal Neal, Corbin, and Tommy from Atlanta—forming a Voltron-style Special Forces unit on a wild Ohio/Kentucky expedition. Ex...


Ben Maller Show Best of the Week
05/02/2026

Big Ben talks about Alex Cora getting fired as manager of the Red Sox and what is next for the World Series winning manager, Rob Thomson getting the pink slip from the Phillies as GM Dave Dombrowski says they "need a different voice", Maller's Mountain of Money: Penelope Cruz Edition, and more!

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The Fifth Hour: Cincy Postgame
05/01/2026

A global exclusive on The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller! Buckle up as Ben takes you on a wild, behind-the-scenes ride through his journey to Cincinnati for the massive Maller Meet & Greet in Newport, Kentucky. From travel tales to surreal moments that felt straight out of The Twilight Zone, nothing is off-limits. Why does a self-proclaimed introvert thrive on meeting the Maller Militia? What was it like locking eyes with Dick in Dayton for the very first time? And how did this entire experience turn into a blur of reality-bending, pinch-me moments?

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Hour 1 - No More Nugs
05/01/2026

Ben Maller talks about the Denver Nuggets getting eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves and who deserves the blame, where things have gone wrong for the Celtics as they fail to close out the Philadelphia 76ers, the Atlanta Hawks getting eliminated in blow out fashion by the Knicks, and more!

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Hour 2- Godfather Quote
05/01/2026

Ben Maller talks about LeBron James claiming that Al Pacino was blown away by his Godfather movie knowledge, Draymond Green saying that Steve Kerr held him back from reaching his full potential, Suns owner Matt Ishbia saying Devin Booker isn't getting traded, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Hour 3 - It's Getting Late Early
05/01/2026

Ben Maller talks about reliever Luke Weaver complaining of the "pressurized failure mindset" saying that the Mets are "kind of being suffocated", Connor McDavid calling the Oilers "an average team with high expectations", Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!

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Hour 4 - To the Valley of the Sun?
05/01/2026

Ben Maller talks about reports that Aaron Rodgers going to the Arizona Cardinals "makes the most sense", if rookie WR Makai Lemon actually needs permission from Nick Foles for the Eagles No. 9 jersey, Roger Goodell challenging Cleveland to rise up in order to host a Super Bowl, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!

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Best of The Ben Maller Show
05/01/2026

Big Ben talks about the Denver Nuggets getting eliminated from the playoffs by a Timberwolves team without Anthony Edwards, LeBron James claiming that Al Pacino was blown away by his Godfather knowledge, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!

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Hour 1 - Lakers Letdown
04/30/2026

Ben Maller talks about how concerned LeBron and the Lakers should be after losing to the Houston Rockets at home with a chance to close out the series in Game 5, who gets the blame for the Orlando Magic loss to the Pistons, what went wrong for the Raptors down the stretch against the Cavs, and more!

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Hour 2 - Expect the Unexpected
04/30/2026

Ben Maller talks about George Pickens signing the franchise tag with Dallas and if that means the end of this storyline, what John Harbaugh is saying about the Giants' mindset, how worried Boston should be that Garrett Crochet's shoulder barked this early, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Hour 3 - Hole in None
04/30/2026

Ben Maller talks about LIV Golf going bankrupt and what the Saudis achieved by burning billions of dollars down the golf hole, if there is a pathway back to the PGA for the guys who defected, the debate of NASCAR drivers being athletes, #AskBen, and more!

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Hour 4 - Facing the Customers
04/30/2026

Ben Maller talks about Patriots coach Mike Vrabel receiving a standing ovation from Patriots fans as he returned in the wake of the Dianna Russini affair scandal, QB Drake Maye stepping up to defend Vrabel, Jordon Hudson engaging in the Chris Simms NFL media conspiracy, Fact or Fiction, and more!

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Best of The Ben Maller Show
04/30/2026

Big Ben talks about the Lakers coming up short in Game 5 against the Rockets in LA, George Pickens signing the franchise tag with the Cowboys, Maller to the Third Degree, another edition of #AskBen, and more!

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