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.

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Ben Maller Show Best of the Week
Today at 7:00 AM

Big Ben talks about the San Antonio Spurs upsetting the OKC Thunder in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals, Myles Garrett getting traded from the Cleveland Browns to the LA Rams, Maller's Mountain of Money: Alanis Morissette Edition, and more!

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The Fifth Hour: Dog Eat Dog World
Yesterday at 11:00 AM

The Fifth Hour Podcast sails into rough waters as Ben Maller enters the audio dojo to investigate the biggest Maller Militia mystery of the week. Fan favorite Fergdog saw his social media account vanish under suspicious circumstances, and rumors are flying that jealous P1s launched a little not-so-friendly fire. Was it sabotage, coincidence, or another chapter in the never-ending radio soap opera? Benny follows the breadcrumbs. Plus, a trip down memory lane with the origins of saying “cheese” for photos, some classic Foodie Fun, and plenty of sarcastic banter from the pirate ship. Subscribe, follow, and join the voya...


Hour 1 - The Bronx Bummer
Yesterday at 10:04 AM

Ben Maller talks about Aaron Judge getting diagnosed with a stress fracture in his first rib, if the Yankees can survive a midseason stretch without Aaron Judge, if the frustration from Manny Machado is real or just the annual "say something tough without follow-through", and more!

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Hour 2 - Alamo No-No
Yesterday at 10:03 AM

Ben Maller talks about the NBA's punishment against the guy who ran on the court at the NBA Finals and if it will stop future idiots, Knicks star Jalen Brunson staying away from the Larry O'Brien Trophy, Austin Reaves seeking a max contract from the Lakers, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Hour 3 - Kicked Out of Heaven
Yesterday at 10:02 AM

Ben Maller talks about why Angels owner Arte Moreno would keep Mike Trout hog-tied to Anaheim, what the Red Sox are saying by booting starter Brayan Bello to the minors, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell claiming J.J. McCarthy is handling the Kyler Murray addition "really well", Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!

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Hour 4 - A Whole Bunch of Cheese
Yesterday at 10:01 AM

Ben Maller talks about the Packers giving Christian Watson a $110M extension, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer not being concerned with George Pickens skipping voluntary OTAs, T.J. Watt's message on the difference between Mike Tomlin & Mike McCarthy, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!

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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Yesterday at 10:00 AM

Big Ben talks about Aaron Judge getting diagnosed with a stress fracture in his rib and being set to miss time, the NBA's punishment for the guy who rushed the court to take a selfie, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more!

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Hour 1 - Choked Away
Last Thursday at 10:04 AM

Ben Maller talks about where things went wrong for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs as they lose at home to the Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, who else is to blame besides Wemby for the Spurs blowing a 14-point lead, Jalen Brunson's play for the Knicks, and more!

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Hour 2 - A Wanted Man
Last Thursday at 10:03 AM

Ben Maller talks about 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk's arrest warrant for speeding after he posted a video online of himself driving reckless, Micah Parsons stressing patience amid his ACL rehab, Alvin Kamara arriving at OTAs for the Saints and if that changes anything, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Hour 3 - Playing the Fan Card
Last Thursday at 10:02 AM

Ben Maller talks about Rob Manfred saying that MLB is 'addressing fans' concerns, if this is the end of the line for Nick Castellanos after getting fired by the Padres, Browns coach Todd Monken taking a meeting with Deion Sanders, #AskBen, and more!

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Hour 4 - The Air Up There
Last Thursday at 10:01 AM

Ben Maller talks about both Adam Silver and Michael Jordan both failing to convince James Dolan to end Charles Oakley's ban from MSG, the holdup on the NBA deciding the fate of the Clippers over Kawhi Leonard's alleged no-show job, Fact or Fiction, and more!

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

Big Ben talks about Victor Wembanyama playing poorly and the Spurs giving up Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Knicks, an arrest warrant being issued for WR Brandon Aiyuk for speeding, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!

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Hour 1 - Book'Em Dano
Last Wednesday at 10:04 AM

Ben Maller talks about Aaron Donald publicly flirting with a return to the LA Rams, the Falcons extending WR Drake London, Deion Sanders' latest denials about wanting the Cowboys HC job, the return of the NFL Book'Em, and more!

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Hour 2 - Earn Your Spurs
Last Wednesday at 10:03 AM

Ben Maller talks about the NBA Finals matchup between the Spurs and the Knicks and who is his pick to win it all, if there is anything to the idea that the Knicks have momentum heading into the Finals, what a Knicks win would do to the legend of James Dolan, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Hour 3 - Judge's Chambers
Last Wednesday at 10:02 AM

Ben Maller talks about the Yankees optimism that Aaron Judge's injured rib is a minor situation, Angels Jo Adell having a Jose Canseco moment in the outfield, who gets the blame for the Carolina Hurricanes blowing a 2-0 lead against the Vegas Golden Knights, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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Hour 4 - Extra Fluff
Last Wednesday at 10:01 AM

Ben Maller talks about A.J. Brown calling his new gig with the Patriots "close to heaven", Eagles LT Jordan Mailata saying "thank god" the A.J. Brown trade is over, Jim Schwartz saying had he stayed with the Browns it would have been a bad situation, 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 Aaron Donald flirting with the idea of coming out of retirement to return to the Rams, an NBA Finals preview and who Ben thinks will take home the title, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Hour 1 - Going the Extra Myles
Last Tuesday at 10:04 AM

Ben Maller talks about the Cleveland Browns sending DPOY Myles Garrett to the LA Rams and grades the trade, Browns owner Jimmy Haslem saying the Garrett trade was "the right move for us", if this makes up for the Rams drafting Ty Simpson, and more!

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Hour 2 - Mr. Unlimited
Last Tuesday at 10:03 AM

Ben Maller talks about Russell Wilson getting hired as an analyst over at CBS and why he would choose that job over playing for the Jets, Odell Beckham Jr. joining his old team in the Giants, Roger Goodell being dragged to Capitol Hill, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Hour 3 - Round Numbers
Last Tuesday at 10:02 AM

Ben Maller talks about if Jacob deGrom is on track for the Hall of Fame, MLBPA claiming players will lose $500m under the owners opening labor deal, reports that Steph Curry made $1 billion on his Chinese shoe deal, Maller's Mountain of Money: Alanis Morissette Edition, and more!

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Hour 4 - Brown Out
Last Tuesday at 10:01 AM

Ben Maller talks about A.J. Brown getting traded from the Eagles to the Patriots, if trading Brown will derail Jalen Hurts' Eagles offense or if they will be ok, if Brown is the best Patriots WR since Randy Moss, 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 Myles Garrett getting traded from the Browns to the Rams, Russell Wilson choosing a broadcasting gig with CBS over playing for the Jets, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Alanis Morissette Edition, and more!

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Hour 1 - Spurs Ahead Of Schedule?
Last Monday at 10:30 AM

In Hour 1 of the show, Ben Maller talks about Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals with the Spurs beating the Thunder in a devastating loss for Oklahoma City. Plus, Ben chats with callers about donuts, we play the Who Am I game, and more!!

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Hour 2 - MLB Cap Talks
Last Monday at 10:25 AM

In Hour 2 of the show, Ben Maller talks about how the Detroit Tigers may not be able to afford Pitcher Tarik Skubal and MLB may need a cap. Plus, Ben goes over the MLB labor talks, we have Maller to the Third Degree, and more!!

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Hour 3 - The Chet Holmgren Problem?
Last Monday at 10:20 AM

In Hour 3 of the show, Ben Maller talks about how the Thunder could possibly have a Chet Holmgren problem in OKC. Plus, Ben goes over the NBA Finals matchup between the Spurs and the Knicks, the lesson from Shedeur Sanders making 17.7 million in merch sales, we play Insta-Advice Line, and more!!

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Hour 4 - Brandon Aiyuk Still A 49er?
Last Monday at 10:15 AM

In Hour 4 of the show, Ben Maller talks about how Brandon Aiyuk is still on the 49ers team with a trade supposedly unlikely at this time. Plus, Ben goes over Tom Brady's complaints about practice squads, we play Maller Militia Feud, and more!!

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Best Of The Ben Maller Show
Last Monday at 10:10 AM

On this episode of The Ben Maller Show, Big Ben talks about Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals with the Spurs beating the Thunder in a devastating loss for Oklahoma City. Plus, Ben talks about the MLB labor talks and may need a cap, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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The Fifth Hour: RobbieTheMarinersFan Mail Bag!
Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

Step right up for a wild ride through the audio funhouse as Ben Maller fires up another Sunday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast! Fan favorite Robbie the Mariners Fan jumps back into the ring for a loaded Mail Bag packed with bizarre, hilarious, and thought-provoking listener questions from across the Maller Militia universe. The fellas bob and weave through debates about UAPs, San Antonio nuns, chicken nuggets on rollercoasters, talking dogs, baseball legend Sparky Anderson, the mysterious Blue Octopus, cone heads, classic video game nostalgia with Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!, mini pigs, and much more. It’s the perf...


The Fifth Hour: Pastrami Queen
05/30/2026

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...


The Fifth Hour: Newbie Night Returns!
05/29/2026

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...


Ben Maller Show Best of the Week
05/29/2026

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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Hour 1 - Thunder Blunder
05/29/2026

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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Hour 2 - Put a Cap On It
05/29/2026

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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Hour 3 - Throwing Darts
05/29/2026

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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Hour 4 - C.J. No Way
05/29/2026

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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Best of The Ben Maller Show
05/29/2026

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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Hour 1 - To Pay or Not to Pay
05/28/2026

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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Hour 2 - Purple Problems
05/28/2026

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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Hour 3 - Taylor and the Tribe?
05/28/2026

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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Hour 4 - NFL Watergate
05/28/2026

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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