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

May 24, 2025 26 mins

Ben Maller & Danny G. have a fun Saturday podcast for you! They talk: Knicks Vomit, Belichick in People, Aaron Rodgers, Benny Burn, Pickleball Embarrassment, On the Home Menu, Phrase of the Week, & More!

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Big Ben talks about the Denver Nuggets getting eliminated in Game 7 against the Thunder in embarrassing fashion, Brock Purdy getting signed to a big money extension by the 49ers, Maller's Mountain of Money: Jack Johnson Edition, and more!

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May 23, 2025 46 mins

Big Ben talks about the Thunder winning easily over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the WCF and who is to blame for Minnesota, if the Pirates could really trade away their star pitcher Paul Skenes, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more!

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May 23, 2025 27 mins

Ben Maller (produced by Danny G.) has a fun Friday for you! He talks: Penny Market, Vancouver on the Horizon, Battering Ram, Phrase of the Week, & more! 

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May 23, 2025 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about the Thunder putting another beatdown on the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the WCF, what happened to playoff Julius Randle, Anthony Edwards not speaking to the media after the game, Michael Malone calling SGA a "foul artist," and much more!

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May 23, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller talks about if the Pirates could deal ace Paul Skenes, if Pirates GM Ben Cherington is lying to protect leverage or if Skenes is really untouchable, if Juan Soto's departure was part of a "master plan" for the Yankees, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Steelers owner Art Rooney saying that they're willing to wait 'a little while longer' for Aaron Rodgers, how the Steelers found themselves in a holding pattern for a 41-year-old QB, Lame Jokes of the Week, and much more!

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May 23, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller discusses if North Carolina is risking its own identity and culture by leaning too hard on Belichick's fame, CBS ranking Bill Belichick 54th out of 68 coaches, Brock Purdy saying that the 49ers window is still open, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!

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May 22, 2025 38 mins

Big Ben talks about the Knicks choking away a big lead against the Pacers late in the 4Q of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the death of Colts owner Jim Irsay at age 65, Maller to the Third Degree, another edition of #AskBen, and more!

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May 22, 2025 38 mins

Ben Maller talks about Jalen Brunson and the Knicks having an epic gag against the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the performance by Aaron Nesmith to lead the Pacers back at MSG, advice to the Knicks going forward, and much more!

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May 22, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller talks about the unexpected passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay and how he will be remembered, his quirky side as an NFL owner, where his death leaves the Colts franchise going forward, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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May 22, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller talks about if the voters got it right giving the MVP award to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over Nikola Jokic, the constant complaints about SGA's foul-baiting and if it takes away from his dominance, if voter fatigue is the reason Jokic didn't win, #AskBen, and much more!

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May 22, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller talks about Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie being so vocally involved with the Tush Push vote, why the Tush Push should be embraced rather than eliminated, if the play is out of the danger zone, Fact or Fiction, and much more!

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May 21, 2025 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about who benefits more from this alleged engagement - Belichick or Jordon Hudson, if Belichick's personal life now overshadows his football legacy, Jordon Hudson filing trademarks for Belichick's catchphrases, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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May 21, 2025 45 mins

Big Ben talks about the OKC Thunder destroying the Timberwolves in the 2nd half of Game 1 and who is to blame for Minnesota, the Mets manager coming out in defense of Juan Soto, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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May 21, 2025 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about the Minnesota Timberwolves getting smoked by the Thunder in the 2nd half of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals and who is to blame, if OKC was so dominant that the series is over after one game, and much more!

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May 21, 2025 39 mins

Ben Maller talks about the Mets manager saying Juan Soto will be fine because he's Juan Soto, Alex Cora missing a Red Sox game for his daughter's graduation, where the Pope's fandom ranks among celebrity sports allegiances, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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May 21, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller talks about why Roger Goodell is pushing so hard for more NFL global expansion, where the next wave of games should be held, what impact the NFL's participation will have on the global perception of flag football, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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May 20, 2025 42 mins

Big Ben talks about the continued attempts to ban the "tush push" as a vote comes this Wednesday, what it will take to get people excited about the NBA Conference Finals, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Jack Johnson Edition, and more!

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May 20, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller talks about the Eagles campaigning to protect the "tush push," the idea that Roger Goodell is using the Packers to push this legislation through, if Nick Sirianni has locked down the Eagles job for the foreseeable future, and much more!

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