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.
Episodes
Ben Maller talks about the OKC Thunder losing to the San Antonio Spurs in 2OT in Game 1 of the WCF, who gets the biggest portion of blame for the Thunder's loss, if this performance by Victor Wembanyama will stand the test of time, and much more!
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Ben Maller talks about Saints GM Mickey Loomis' comments on finding a fit for Alvin Kamara, where Kamara would land if the Saints do pull the trigger on a trade, Jacoby Brissett ghosting the Cardinals voluntary OTAs, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!
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Ben Maller talks about Jason Varitek's wife taking shots at the Red Sox front office, Bo Bichette's explanation for his struggles with the Mets, NBA players saying they'd essentially prefer the bubonic plague to playing for the Grizzlies, Maller's Mountain of Money: Pete Townshend Edition, and more!
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Ben Maller talks about Eagles QB Jalen Hurts skipping A.J. Brown's wedding, Joe Burrow saying the Bengals have everything they need to win in 2026, Urban Meyer losing out on over $30M from the Jaguars, Cite the Bite, and much more!
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Big Ben talks about the Thunder losing at home to the Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Saints GM Mickey Loomis making comments about Alvin Kamara's fit on the roster, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Pete Townshend Edition, and more!
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Ben Maller talks about Cade Cunningham's Pistons losing Game 7 at home against the Cavaliers by 31 points, coach J.B. Bickerstaff saying that the Pistons losing Game 7 is not a disappointment, what storylines stand out about the NBA Conference Finals, and more!
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Ben Maller talks about the Steelers finally coming to terms with Aaron Rodgers, how much Rodgers has left in the tank for Pittsburgh, the projection for the Steelers now that Rodgers has decided to come back for one more season, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!
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Ben Maller talks about NBA reporter Shams Charania getting heat for spoiling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win, Dodgers starter Blake Snell having elbow surgery, if the Panthers are making the right call by not extending Bryce Young before the season, Insta-Advice Line, and more!
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Ben Maller talks about reports of Deshaun Watson being in the lead for Browns QB1 status, Deion Sanders grumbling over the Jaguars not consulting him about coaching Travis Hunter, Eli Manning claiming he was behind forcing the Chargers draft day trade and not his dad, Maller Militia Feud, and more!
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Big Ben talks about the Detroit Pistons getting blown out at home in Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Steelers finally coming to terms with Aaron Rodgers for one more season, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!
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On this Sunday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Ben is joined by legendary Podcast P1 Niko from Vancouver — the mastermind behind the unforgettable poutine-powered Maller Meet & Greet north of the border. Ben reveals how he got hornswoggled into a surprise third Meet & Greet during the wild New England road trip, complete with hardball skullduggery and what can only be described as “The Maller Gastrointestinal...
Ben channels the spirit of Mark Twain on a wild Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, proving once again that facts should never ruin a perfectly ridiculous story. From a cloak-and-dagger “pastry meetup” that turned into a full-blown emergency intervention with a Willie Wonka-style entrance, to tales of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow flexing historic power in Boston, this episode zigzags through the chaos of the 2026 ...
Big Ben recaps the opening chapter of his week-long Commonwealth crusade and the Maller Odyssey to Maine as only the Beethoven of B.S. can. This edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast features lighthouse lore, a Monet moment, the zombie-apocalypse starter kit, paying double for parking, McDonald’s Happy Meal Buckets, the Hype Man from Hell, and preparing for atmospheric reentry turbulence. Add in bachelor parties, naval victories,...
In his return after his vacation, Ben Maller opens hour 1 discussing the NFL Schedule release dealio, what does it really mean when it comes to strength of schedule & the biggest takeaways from the NFL schedule + a new edition of the “Who Am I Game?”
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In hour 2, Ben asks if the NBA is covering up for a bad no-call from the officials that hurt the Detroit Pistons in game 5, how do the Adam Silver's plan for "flat odds" in the draft lottery sound to fans around the league. In the NFL, Sean McVay was not upset with the Rams selecting QB Ty Simpson, but was annoyed for other reasons, is this accurate + Maller to The Third Degree!
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In hour 3, Ben wonder if this Phillies turnaround has anything to do with Don Mattingly's managerial magic, where are we at with Cal Raleigh's performance so far this season with the Mariners + a new edition of the Lame Jokes of the Week!
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Ben Maller closes out this week by discussing the timeline of Jalen Hurts as a Philadelphia Eagle, why is there so much discussion surrounding Trevor Lawrence and his hair + an all-new Sports Jeopardy!
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Big Ben recaps the NFL Schedule Release Day and what are the biggest takeaways that we take away from each team's schedule + Big Ben’s Lame Jokes of the Week!
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Chris Plank fills in for Ben Maller and talks about the Cleveland Cavaliers going up 3-2 against the Detroit Pistons and coming within 1 win of facing the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, what's next for LeBron James, and more!
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Chris Plank talks about the NFL revealing that the 2026 season will kickoff with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and the Patriots and if NBC will address the whole Mike Vrabel controversy, Kyler Murray poised to have a big year in Minnesota, and more!
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