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

June 28, 2025 42 mins

Big Ben talks about the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the Championship, why the Clippers should have no regrets about trading SGA, Aaron Rodgers retirement comments, another edition of the Maller Militia Feud, & more! 

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Ben Maller (produced by Danny G.) has a great Friday for you! He talks: Bingo Day, Disneyland Hook-Up, Word of the Week, Foodie Fun, & more! 

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June 27, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller opens the show talking about the news Wander Franco being found guilty in his sexual abuse case, Justin Tucker accepting his 10-game suspension after his alleged sexual assault cases & the guy who disrupted the Super Bowl Halftime show claims he was shot by Antonio Brown + a new edition of the Who Am I Game!  

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June 27, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller begins hour 2 discussing Kyle Tucker’s comments about a possible extension with Cubs, Alex Cora wants the media and fans to stop talking about the Rafael Devers trade, should the Dodgers be concerned about the ongoing offensive slump that Mookie Betts is in  + a new edition of Maller to the Third Degree, & much more! 

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June 27, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller starts off hour 3 by reacting to Austin Reaves declining the max extension from the Lakers, what that could mean for Reaves future, Giannis Antetokoumpo sending a questionable text message regarding his future after the NBA Draft, & a new edition of Lame Jokes of The Week!  

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June 27, 2025 41 mins

Ben Maller closes out Friday’s show by talking about whether or not Bills HC Sean McDermott is on the hot seat heading into the season, did Jets HC Aaron Glenn had some ulterior motives with his praise over QB Justin Fields, Odell Beckham might be headed to Pittsburgh, new editions of Brie’s Cheeses & Sports Jeopardy!  

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June 27, 2025 24 mins

Big Ben talks analyzes Kyle Tucker’s comments about a possible extension with Cubs, Red Sox Manager Alex Cora wants the media and fans to stop talking about the Rafael Devers trade, should the Dodgers be concerned about the ongoing offensive slump that Mookie Betts is in  + new editions of Maller to the Third Degree & Lame Jokes of The Week!  

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June 26, 2025 45 mins

Ben Maller opens this 'Best of' edition of the show discussing the Mavericks taking Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft! How excited should Flagg be with his landing spot? How good will he be? He also reacts to a questionable pro comparison Kendrick Perkins gave for the young star. Later, Ben gets into the Utah Jazz drafting Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft despite Bailey openly trying to avoid ...

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June 26, 2025 41 mins

Ben Maller opens hour 4 of the show reacting to the news that new Cowboys (and former Steelers) receiver George Pickens bailed on a youth football camp at the last minute. Then he discusses Patriots owner Robert Kraft saying the Pats are "gonna have fun" this year... what does that even mean? Ben also shares where he stands on the MLB banning a heckling fan from all 30 ballparks. Plus, more fun with a brand new edition of 'Fact or ...

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June 26, 2025 42 mins

Ben Maller opens hour 3 of the show discussing the news that the MLB is looking to move the Tampa Bay Rays home playoff games. He also gets into Pirates outfielder O'Neil Cruz's general lack of effort recently... is it a big deal, little deal or no deal? Ben later weighs in on the NHL looking to add extra regular season games. Plus, more fun with a new edition of AskBen!

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June 26, 2025 41 mins

Ben Maller opens hour 2 of the show reacting to the Utah Jazz drafting Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft despite Bailey openly trying to avoid going there. What message did Danny Ainge send by drafting him anyway? Then, Ben poses the question: now that the first round of the NBA draft is in the books, what are the odds we see the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown in the coming days/weeks? Plus, more fun with brand new editio...

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June 26, 2025 41 mins

Ben Maller opens the show discussing the Mavericks taking Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft! How excited should Flagg be with his landing spot? How good will he be? Ben also reacts to a questionable pro comparison Kendrick Perkins gave for the young star. Plus, more fun with the 'Who am I?' Game!

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June 25, 2025 42 mins

Ben Maller opens this 'Best of' edition of the show discussing the three-team Kristaps Porzingis trade sending him to Atlanta. Which team got the best end of the deal? Then he reacts to Kyrie Irving declining his player option with the intension of signing a new 3-year extension with the Mavericks! Later, Ben reacts to Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke saying there could exist a reality where Denver considers trading Nikola Jokic if certa...

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June 25, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller opens hour 4 of the show reacting to Aaron Rodgers saying on The Pat McAfee Show that this coming NFL season will most likely be his last. Do we buy that? Then Ben gets into recent comments from Browns receiver Diontae Johnson talking about his experience playing for the Ravens last year. Plus, more fun with a new edition of 'Password'!

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June 25, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller opens hour 3 of the show discussing recent comments from Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke where he said there could exist a reality where Denver considers trading Nikola Jokic if certain players were to get injured. Then, he reacts to the news that the Florida Panthers racked up a $500k bill while celebrating their Stanley Cup win. Plus, more fun with new editions of 'Too Much or Not Enough' and 'Queen of Hearts'!

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June 25, 2025 39 mins

Ben Maller opens hour 2 of the show reacting to the biggest storylines coming out of the OKC Thunder victory parade... Alex Caruso seemed to throw shade a few days ago at his former team, the Lakers, and the 2020 championship he won with them. Then, he tried to do damage control, wearing the ring from that championship to the OKC parade. Later, Ben reacts to reports that Jrue Holiday is angry about the Celtics trading him to Portla...

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June 25, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller opens the show discussing the three-team Kristaps Porzingis trade sending him to Atlanta. Which team got the best end of the deal? Then he reacts to Kyrie Irving declining his player option with the intension of signing a new 3-year extension with the Mavericks! Plus, more fun with the 'Who am I?' Game!

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June 24, 2025 40 mins

Ben Maller opens the show discussing the release of the NBA Finals Game 7 Ratings and why it was so meaningless in the grand scheme of the rest of the Finals games, then dives into the ridiculousness of the chatter of shortening the NBA playoffs to reduce injuries & MORE! 

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Ben Maller goes in depth on Fernando Tatis lawsuit that Tatis is filing against a lending deal company he was involved in, then transitions into how Alex Rodriguez believes Pete Rose could’ve had years added to his life if he would’ve been  inducted to the HOF, and if Wander Franco will ever get another opportunity in the MLB again if he’s found guilty + a new edition of Maller to the Third Degree, & much...

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Ben Maller starts off hour 3 by recapping the continuous back and forth between Pirate OF Andrew McCutchen and former MLB Executive David Samson over baseballs then analyzes how new Mets reliever Richard Lovelady is requesting to go by Dicky Lovelady & a new edition of Maller’s Mountain of Money!

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