The Ben Maller Show

Big Ben heads back to the audio sweatshop for another chaotic edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, spinning wild tales from the Naked City that sound too bizarre to be true. From an awkward run-in with “royalty” at the legendary Pastrami Queen to castles, abstract art, museum snobs, and a Belichickian-style death stare that could freeze lava, this episode is loaded with vintage Maller storytelling. Ben also reveals the universal survival phrase for anyone trapped in a fancy, bougie museum by family members pretending to understand modern art. Plus, a mini tribute to the late great Anthony Bourdain and a prev...

Ben Maller returns to the Factory of Fun — the remote audio sweatshop powering another chaotic edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast! This one’s for the true P1 zealots of the Maller Militia as Big Ben takes a nostalgic trip through the legendary madness of Newbie Night. From Jersey to Vancouver, the phones lit up with unforgettable characters, viral moments, oddball legends, Moose McGillycuddy’s, Goldilocks, and the kind of late-night lunacy only nocturnal radio can provide. But wait, there’s more! Benny also dives headfirst into foodie fun territory with tales from the restaurant world, including the mystery of Apple...

Big Ben talks about Jaxson Dart getting slack for introducing President Trump, James Harden's attitude after the Cavaliers got swept out of the playoffs by the Knicks, Maller's Mountain of Money: Lenny Kravitz Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the Spurs forcing a Game 7 against the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, SGA going AWOL for the Thunder in Game 6, where things went haywire for OKC in the third quarter, who has the edge in Game 7, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the MLB owners opening salary cap proposal to the players, what MLB owners are actually accomplishing with this offer, the analytics crowd saying that Fernando Tatis Jr. will be fine even though he has hit 0 HRs so far this season, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Jaxson Dart having to address his Giants teammates over introducing President Trump, Chiefs coach Andy Reid calling Rashee Rice's trip to jail a 'life lesson', the firestorm surrounding Bryce Harper's toothpaste habits, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about C.J. Stroud saying that he has held up his end of the bargain to earn a contract extension from the Texans, the Cold War vibes on A.J. Brown talks between Philly and New England, why NFL owners continue to be stubborn over turf fields, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the Thunder losing Game 6 of the WCF against the Spurs and who had the edge in the pivotal Game 7, the MLB owners salary cap proposal to the players, 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 what the holdup is with Lamar Jackson getting a new contract from the Ravens as Jackson stays mum about it at training camp, Von Miller lobbying to come back to the Broncos for one more season, if it's "criminal" that Troy Aikman never got a shot to run the Cowboys' front office, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Vikings QB Kyler Murray saying he wants to help J.J. McCarthy any way he can while J.J. described their relationship as two guys sitting on the opposite side of the classroom, Adam Silver not believing that flopping is a big problem in the NBA, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Travis Kelce buying a stake in the Cleveland Guardians and if that means Taylor Swift will automatically become part-owner through marriage, Ron Darling's rant on the Mets coaching staff's lack of accountability, the opening labor proposal by the players to MLB, #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Eagles QB Jalen Hurts avoiding discussing A.J. Brown's likely trade from Philadelphia, Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski's endorsement of Tua Tagovailoa's "God-given" accuracy, Browns WR Jerry Jeudy endorsing Shedeur Sanders, Fact or Fiction, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the holdup with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens agreeing to a new deal, Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy having conflicting comments about their relationship in the QB room, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about what went wrong with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in their loss to the Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, what Stephon Castle accomplishes by calling out the officials, Reggie Miller blaming the NBA refs and giving SGA a pass for flopping, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about just how much trouble Packers RB Josh Jacobs is facing over his domestic violence arrest, picking apart the prepared statement from Josh Jacobs' defense attorney, the generic statement from the Packers after his arrest, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla being named the NBA's Coach of the Year after calling the award "stupid", the Cavs holding on to Kenny Atkinson after getting swept out of the playoffs, reports of Trailblazers owner Tom Dundon taking steps to relocate, Maller to the Third Degree, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about who benefits from the Supreme Court's ruling, Brian Flores or the NFL, if it's true that Jon Gruden is sitting pretty because of this decision by the Supreme Court, why the national media keeps asking Trevor Lawrence if he's happy in Jacksonville, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the Spurs losing Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals following a poor performance from Wemby, Packers RB Josh Jacobs getting arrested for domestic violence, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the Cavaliers getting swept as the Knicks move on to the NBA Finals, James Harden rubber-stamping his playoff performance for the Cavs, coach Kenny Atkinson saying the Cavs took a step forward this season, Cleveland giving the boot to Fat Joe and a number of NY celebs from courtside, and more!

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Big Ben brings out the Maller Scale of Concern for Dodgers SS Mookie Betts, if the Brewers are being irresponsible by letting Jacob Misiorowski empty the tank like this in May, Dwyane Wade's claim that Victor Wembanyama has no weakness, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Wander Franco getting a pardon in the Dominican court, what happens next in the Wander Franco story with the Rays, if it's time for Cubs manager Craig Counsell to panic after 9 straight losses, Maller's Mountain of Money: Lenny Kravitz Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Marcus Freeman saying he wasn't ready to leave Notre Dame for the NFL, Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza being upset with the NFL forcing him to attend the rookie premiere, why would the Chiefs even consider giving a new contract to Rashee Rice, Cite the Bite, and more!

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Big Ben talks about James Harden rubber-stamping his playoff performance for the Cavs after they get swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Maller Scale of Concern for the Dodgers, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Lenny Kravitz Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the OKC Thunder losing to the Spurs in Game 4 of the WCF and where it went wrong for OKC, Devin Vassell saying that the Thunder "get away with a lot", Spurs fans trolling SGA with props, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about James Hardens' performance for the Cavaliers, if the Detroit Pistons should trade Jalen Duren, Jacoby Brissett and the Cardinals being far apart on contract talks, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Giants QB Jaxon Dart getting political with President Trump over the weekend, Abdul Carter interjecting himself into the Jaxon Dart story, the media coverage of Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer's move, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Angels fans continuing to protest team owner Arte Moreno, how Angels fans can force MLB to act, Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. taking $34 million loss in court, Maller Militia Feud, and much more!

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Big Ben talks about the Spurs taking down the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, James Harden's continued poor performance for the Cavaliers, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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For years on the overnight show and here on The Fifth Hour, Ben Maller has claimed he’s a “distant relative of Nostradamus and friend of Nostradeanus.” Now the legendary Seattle wise man himself joins the Mailbag! Ben and Nostradeanus chop it up about bucket-list sporting events, the mysterious extinction of female callers on overnight radio, the future of AI replacing humans behind the mic, Costco chicken fingers, outrageously overpriced $55 pizza slices, and the strange bond of late-night radio lifers. It’s rapid-fire storytelling, sarcasm, hot takes, and the kind of unfiltered late-night banter that sounds like two guys arguing...

Big Ben heads to the Big Apple and immediately suffers a fashion faceplant worthy of a Manhattan walk of shame. On this Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Ben shares tales from the naked city that never sleeps while chasing his older brother around New York like an overcaffeinated tourist with giant bozo the clown shoes that left him as numb as a bug. From rooftop parks, legendary pizza and bagel stops to numb feet and urban chaos, Maller pulls back the curtain on his life outside the overnight microphones. Ben also reveals why he gets emotionally attached...

Big Ben talks about Aaron Rodgers finally coming to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers to play for one more season, the OKC Thunder losing Game 1 of the WCF at home to the San Antonio Spurs, Maller's Mountain of Money: Pete Townshend Edition, and more!

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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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