The Ben Maller Show
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.
Ben Maller Show Best of the Week
Big Ben talks about the Spurs losing the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks and how much damage this does to Victor Wembanyama's reputation, former Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby heading to the NFL Supplemental Draft, Maller's Mountain of Money: Tupac Edition, and more!
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The Fifth Hour: Smooth Jazz and "Laker girlllls"
The podcast sweatshop is back open for business! Ben Maller bobs and weaves his way through another edition of the Friday Fifth Hour, sharing a surprisingly heartfelt story about a 40-plus-year Lakers employee he connected with through the magic of radio despite being a card-carrying member of the Lakers Haters Society of America. The Quote of the Week makes its triumphant return, and then things get wonderfully weird. Ben discovers that no actual garlic was harmed in the making of garlic sauce, learns you can buy Cotton Candy Cat Fur, celebrates the return of Fried Apple Pies, and investigates...
Hour 1 - You Had One Job
Ben Maller talks about NYC screwing up a banner giving Patrick Ewing's No. 33 to Dillon Jones during the Knicks championship parade, Knicks guard Tyler Kolek being stopped by NYPD thinking he was a fan, a possible return to the Lakers by Anthony Davis, and much more!
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Hour 2 - Dead Poets Society
Ben Maller talks about the latest in Lamar Jackson's contract negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens, Dak Prescott selling some serious optimism with the Cowboys, J.R. Smith publicly calling out Kyrie Irving for ghosting the 2016 Cavs reunion, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!
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Hour 3 - Factory of Sadness
Ben Maller talks about Deshaun Watson's OTA struggles in Cleveland, Todd Bowles accusing his own team of quitting, Colts CB Sauce Gardner having to address his age, Lame Jokes of the Week, and much more!
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Hour 4 - Twin Killing
Ben Maller talks about Byron Buxton declaring "I am a Twin" amid trade speculation, Sonny Gray pointing out that the Red Sox are a bad team, the push to streamline the MLB Draft, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Big Ben talks about the New York Knicks championship parade and the big banner screw up, the latest in the Lamar Jackson contract situation in Baltimore, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more!
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Hour 1 - Ram It!
Ben Maller talks about Myles Garrett's comments on a possible Aaron Donald return to the Rams, Bucs coach Todd Bowles being indifferent about DT Vita Vea's "hold in" during OTAs, Jets OC Frank Reich praising Geno Smith, and much more!
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Hour 2 - Love Line
Ben Maller talks about reports of a possible LeBron James and Kevin Love reunion with the Lakers, James Dolan giving pushback on entering the second apron, why Trae Young would opt out of his contract after a miserable season in D.C., Maller to the Third Degree, and more!
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Hour 3 - Just a Shoe
Ben Maller talks about Sonny Vaccaro saying that Nike botched the Caitlin Clark shoe, how this latest injury to Ronald Acuna Jr. will play out with the Braves, why MLB is tinkering with the Home Run Derby, another edition of #AskBen, and more!
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Hour 4 - A Bengal Roar
Ben Maller talks about Joe Burrow saying the Bengals have "no excuses" and that they have everything they need to win a Super Bowl, Brendan Sorsby's agent saying that 26 NFL teams have contacted him in preparation for the supplemental draft, Fact or Fiction, and more!
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Big Ben talks about Myles Garret's comments on a possible Aaron Donald return to the Rams, reports of a potential LeBron James and Kevin Love reunion on the Lakers, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!
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Hour 1 - Reporting to Duty
Ben Maller talks about George Pickens showing up to minicamp and saying he's ok with not getting an extension, Chiefs WR Rashee Rice having to dodge reporters after leaving jail, NFL teams already making inquiries about Brendan Sorsby, and more!
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Hour 2 - Tuckered Out
Ben Maller talks about Dodgers OF Kyle Tucker using some light self-depreciating humor about his season so far, MLB looking to stop the Yankees' Jose Caballero's pitch-clock routine, the odds that Cooper Pratt becomes a star for the Brewers, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!
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Hour 3 - Betting on the Wrong Horse
Ben Maller talks about the OTA struggles of Fernando Mendoza with the Raiders, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather being accused of writing a bad check, the record-breaking NBA Finals TV ratings, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!
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Hour 4 - Not Going Anywhere
Ben Maller talks about Terry Bradshaw saying FOX will have to fire him because he's not retiring, advice for the Bucs on how to handle Baker Mayfield's contract situation, if there is an ulterior motive for Baker appearing on Netflix's Quarterback documentary series, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Big Ben talks about George Pickens saying he is good with being on the franchise tag, Dodgers OF Kyle Tucker using some self-depreciating humor when talking about his disappointing season, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!
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Hour 1 - Forced to Run
Ben Maller is talking about QB Brendan Sorsby deciding to leave Texas Tech for the NFL's Supplemental Draft, how Sorsby stacks up and if he will be selected, Giants pitcher Logan Webb being available, and more!
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Hour 2 - Saved by the Ball
Ben Maller talks about the media claiming that the Sphere in Las Vegas is partially responsible for the Knicks breaking their curse and winning the championship, De'Aaron Fox unfollowing the Spurs on social media, Stefon Diggs practically begging the Commanders for a job, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!
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Hour 3 - One and Done?
Ben Maller talks about Dana White saying the UFC lost a lot of money on the White House event and that they'll never do it again, Cape Verde playing Spain to a draw at the World Cup, Maller's Mountain of Money: Tupac Edition, and more!
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Hour 4 - The Arch March
Ben Maller talks about the odds of Arch Manning skipping the NFL Draft again to stay at Texas, Browns GM Andrew Berry singing the praises of QB Shedeur Sanders, George Pickens attending mandatory Cowboys minicamp, Cite the Bite, and more!
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Big Ben talks about Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby deciding to leave college and enter the NFL's Supplemental Draft, the idea that James Dolan's Sphere in Las Vegas helped the Knicks to end their championship drought, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Tupac Edition, and more!
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Hour 1 - Wemby Weaksauce
Ben Maller talks about Victor Wembanyama failing to congratulate the Knicks after they defeated the Spurs in the NBA Finals, how much damage Wemby has done to his brand, if Mitch Johnson deserves to keep his job with the Spurs, and more!
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Hour 2 - Bo Gotta Go?
Ben Maller talks about rumors that Bo Bichette will opt out of $84 million left on his contract with the Mets, if Jo Adell or Seiya Suzuki would be a better fit for the Phillies playoff push, why anyone should buy the A's hype in Las Vegas, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!
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Hour 3 - The No-Struggle Bus
Ben Maller talks about the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the Las Vegas Golden Knights to take home Lord Stanley's Cup, if the World Cup's opening TV ratings prove soccer is finally a mainstream hit in the USA, the latest on 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, Insta-Advice Line, and more!
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Hour 4 - Just the Beginning?
Ben Maller discusses if Jalen Brunson will lead the New York Knicks into dynasty mode, the grassroots movement for the Knicks giving Spike Lee a championship ring, Wemby saying the Spurs "absolutely dominated" for most of the series, Maller Militia Feud, and more!
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Big Ben talks about Victor Wembanyama storming off the court after the Knicks defeated the Spurs in Game 5 to win the NBA Championship, talks that Bo Bichette will opt out of the remainder of his contract with the Mets, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!
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The Fifth Hour: J-Scoop Mail Bag!
The Sunday Mailbag goes completely off the rails as Ben Maller teams up with legendary musician, composer, world traveler, former Marine, and longtime Maller Militia member J-Scoop for a wild ride through listener-generated chaos. From weight-loss wonder drugs and Yosemite adventures to the return of McDonald's fried pies, marble racing madness, Lego Prison, pirate whack-a-mole, Mr. Beast, garlic sauce obsessions, and everything in between, no topic is safe. The questions come fast, the answers come faster, and the rabbit holes get deeper by the minute. If you enjoy sports, pop culture, bizarre life observations, and two gasbags wandering into c...
The Fifth Hour: Benny Burrito Drama
What do a touchdown, a dinger, and a game-winning basket have in common? The clap! On this Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Ben Maller explores the strange origins of clapping and how this universal tradition has evolved over time. Plus, a routine meal-prep session at the Maller Mansion turns into Benny's Burrito Russian Roulette, a culinary cliffhanger packed with suspense, laughs, and questionable decisions. Random knowledge, oddball stories, and weekend fun. Subscribe, follow, and enjoy!
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Ben Maller Show Best of the Week
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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The Fifth Hour: Lake Maller
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...
Hour 1 - A Fall Zebra
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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Hour 2 - Early Voting
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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Hour 3 - You Get a Break!
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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Hour 4 - Doctor of the Stars
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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Best of The Ben Maller Show
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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Hour 1 - Choke City
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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Hour 2 - Makin It Rain
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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Hour 3 - Two for One?
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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Hour 4 - Silly in Philly
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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