The Ben Maller Show

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

January 9, 2026 30 mins

Ben Maller (produced by Danny G.) has a great Friday for you! Long-time caller and Maller Militia member Sir Scratch Off gives a sermon on Ben's language, then curses when the gremlins do a stealth attack on the remote studio. We also celebrate Quitters Day!!!

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Big Ben talks about Carson Beck and the Miami Hurricanes defeating Ole Miss to move on to the championship game, the Dolphins deciding to fire Mike McDaniel, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more!

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January 9, 2026 40 mins

Ben Maller talks about Miami defeating Ole Miss to advance to the National Championship and if this counts as a "Cinderella story" for Carson Beck and the Hurricanes, if the future is bright for Pete Golding at Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin missing out on $250k, and more!

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January 9, 2026 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about the Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel and owner Stephen Ross saying the team needs a "comprehensive" change, what's next for McDaniel after the firing and if Cleveland is a good landing spot, John Harbaugh being the leader for the Dolphins job, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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January 9, 2026 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about MLB commissioner Rob Manfred planning to add an in-season tournament and a split-season to MLB, many teams bailing out on their regional cable TV deals, the latest on the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes in Detroit, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!

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January 9, 2026 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about Aaron Rodgers saying he's happy to "shut all those comments down" after the 'fire Tomlin' chants from Steelers fans, Colts GM Chris Ballard still believing in Daniel Jones, Jaxon Dart speculating on the next Giants head coach, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!

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January 8, 2026 40 mins

Big Ben talks about reports that John Harbaugh could get offered $100 million to coach the Cleveland Browns, a conspiracy theory surrounding the NFL and the official assigned to the Eagles Wild Card game, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!

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January 8, 2026 40 mins

Ben Maller talks about reports that the Cleveland Browns could offer John Harbaugh a $100 million contract, conflicting reports on John Harbaugh losing the Ravens locker room, Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams agreeing that Caleb is "built for these moments," and much more!

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January 8, 2026 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about conspiracy theories involving NFL bias with official Alan Eck and the Eagles, Todd Bowles continuing on as coach of the Buccaneers, the rage directed towards Penn State coach Matt Campbell for taking so many of his Cyclones players, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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January 8, 2026 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about and grades the trade of Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, why the Hawks get an 'F' on their report card, allegations against Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, #AskBen, and much more!

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January 8, 2026 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about Jerry Jones saying his life goal is to retire as the owner with the most Super Bowl wins, George Pickens' future with the Cowboys, Peacock adding enhancements to would allow fans to mute announcers, Fact or Fiction, and more!

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January 7, 2026 49 mins

Big Ben talks about John Harbaugh getting fired after 18 seasons leading the Baltimore Ravens, former Cowboys HC Jason Garrett interviewing for the Tennessee Titans, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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January 7, 2026 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about the Washington Commanders moving on from Kliff Kingsbury and his interest around the NFL, Vikings DC Brian Flores being labeled as a dictator as an NFL head coach, Jerry Jones blaming Matt Eberflus for the Cowboys' problems, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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January 7, 2026 40 mins

Ben Maller talks about the idea that Lamar Jackson played the role of coach killer for John Harbaugh in Baltimore, where Harbaugh should go next, what the Ravens might go for their next head coach, and much more! 

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January 7, 2026 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about Jason Garrett interviewing for the Tennessee Titans job, what the future holds for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins, the Detroit Lions firing OC John Morton, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more!

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January 7, 2026 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about the MLB's Athletics franchise not getting its trademark for Las Vegas, free agent OF Kyle Tucker seemingly being no closer to signing with a team than he did 2 months ago, Clayton Kershaw being a top studio target for NBC, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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January 6, 2026 48 mins

Big Ben talks about Kevin Stefanski being the most sought after coach after getting fired by the Browns, Steelers WR DK Metcalf refusing to talk about getting suspended for wrangling with a Lions fan, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Marilyn Manson Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the chances that Bill Belichick gets the Falcons job this time around, Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa saying a fresh start "would be dope," Cowboys QB Dak Prescott predicting "greatness," Cite the Bite, and more!

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January 6, 2026 40 mins

Ben Maller talks about Kevin Stefanski being the center of attention on the coaching carousel after getting fired by the Browns, Tom Brady targeting the Vikings Brian Flores as the next Raiders head coach, Mike McDaniel saying that he's going to be part of the GM search for the Dolphins, and more!

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January 6, 2026 40 mins

Ben Maller talks about Steelers WR DK Metcalf refusing to comment on his dustup with a Lions fan, Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon saying the sense of urgency for GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen has never been higher, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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