The Ben Maller Show
Episodes
Hour 1 - The Sequel Not the Equal
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about the Spurs losing Game 2 of the Western Finals and who deserves the blame for San Antonio's loss, if the Thunder crossed the lin...
Hour 2 - Giving Credit
21 May 2026
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Ben Maller talks about Aaron Rodgers crediting his so far imaginary wife for helping him reach the decision to play one more season in Pittsburgh befo...
Hour 3 - Basketball Fullback
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson continuing to defend James Harden's defense, the latest on Cubs OF Pete Crow-Armstrong's 2026 season ...
Hour 4 - Very Jerry
21 May 2026
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Ben Maller talks about Cowboys owner Jerry Jones saying WR George Pickens gets another season to "answer all those questions", Jerry defending interna...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ben talks about the Spurs losing Game 2 of the WCF to the Thunder amid way too many turnovers, Aaron Rodgers crediting his wife that no one has se...
Hour 1 - Having a Harden of a Time
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about the Knicks rallying from 22 points down in the 4Q of Game 1 of the ECF to defeat the Cavaliers, who deserves most of the blame ...
Hour 2 - Bad Rice
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about Chiefs WR Rashee Rice going to jail for some marijuana, the takeaway from Rice's latest legal snafu, Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigb...
Hour 3 - Putting the Wreck in Mavwrecks
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about Jason Kidd getting fired from the Mavericks and if it was actually a "mutual decision", former NBA top pick Ben Simmons getting...
Hour 4 - Absentee
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about Ravens coach Jesse Minter shrugging off Lamar Jackson's absence at voluntary practice, if D.J. Moore is looking at a career ren...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ben talks about the Knicks mounting an amazing 4th quarter comeback against the Cavaliers to win Game 1 of the ECF, Chiefs WR Rashee Rice getting ...
Hour 1 - Uh-OKC
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Thun...
Hour 2 - Leaving the Sainthood
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hour 3 - Watch Out for Your Wife
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Hour 4 - No Show
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, Ur...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hour 1 - Hitting On No Cylinders
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pist...
Hour 2 - Rodgers Returns
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Hour 3 - Sham Wow
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about NBA reporter Shams Charania getting heat for spoiling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win, Dodgers starter Blake Snell having elb...
Hour 4 - Elementary My Dear Watson
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Fifth Hour: Niko from Vancouver Mailbag!
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this Sunday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Ben is joined by legendary Podcast P1 Niko from Vancouver — the mastermind behind the unforget...
The Fifth Hour: Cloak-and-Dagger Maller Intervention
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 perfectl...
The Fifth Hour: The Maller Travel Log - Boston Edition
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 editi...
Hour 1 - NFL Schedule Release Hoopla
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 streng...
Hour 2 – No Call, Bad Call?
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Hour 3 - Mattingly Mirage
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 perform...
Hour 4 - NFL QB Check In
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Joke...
Hour 1 - One Away
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Hour 2 - Rematch
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Hour 3 - Heel
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Plank talks about the latest comments from Lane Kiffin that have caused an uproar and how Kiffin just needs to be the "bad guy", how views on ga...
Hour 4 - Contractual Obligation
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Plank talks about the possibility of a no-NBA weekend, what the Lakers are going to do with LeBron (or without), the Rams plan with Ty Simpson, ...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Plank fills in for Big Ben and talks about the Cavaliers going up 3-2 on the Pistons as they try to move on to the ECF and face off against the ...
Hour 1 - Are You Not Entertained?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe is in for Ben Maller and talks about the latest in the NBA playoffs with the Spurs dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, which te...
Hour 2 - Piece by Piece
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe talks about the latest leaks from the 2026 NFL schedule including the Broncos and Chiefs starting off the season on Monday Night Football an...
Hour 3 - True Competition
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe talks about reports that the Minnesota Vikings expect there to be a real QB competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, NBA jersey s...
Hour 4 - One Away
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe talks about the Spurs being one win away from facing the Thunder in what most people believe will be the "true" NBA Finals, a handful of new...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
13 May 2026
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Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about the Spurs beating up on the Minnesota and moving within one win of advancing to the Western Conference Fin...
Hour 1 - The C Word
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe is in for Ben Maller and talks about the Lakers getting swept out of the playoffs by the OKC Thunder, how impressive LeBron James' durabilit...
Hour 2 - Wet the Whistle
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe talks about the latest pieces of the NFL schedule to be released including Cowboys vs. Giants on Week 1's Sunday Night Football, what the La...
Hour 3 - Can't Trust 'Em
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe talks about how Shohei Ohtani is being a bit selfish in his chase for a Cy Young, the Cavaliers evening up the series against the Pistons an...
Hour 4 - Homer Logic
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe talks about Timberwolves fans who believe that Victor Wembanyama should have been suspended for Game 5, the Lakers looking like they were go...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about the Lakers getting swept out of the 2nd round by the OKC Thunder, the Cavs evening their series against th...
Hour 3 - Dynasty Makers
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about the Wizards winning the NBA lottery, the Pacers president apologizing to fans for losing their pick, how t...
Hour 1 - Sweeps & Elbows
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe fills in for Ben Maller and talks about the Knicks sweeping the 76ers with Knicks fans taking over Philly, the Timberwolves evening the seri...
Hour 2 - New York State of Mind
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe is in for Ben Maller and talks about the Knicks completing the sweep of the 76ers and why New York is going to be a tough out in the Eastern...
Hour 4 - NFL Strip Tease
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe talks about the upcoming NFL schedule release and why the Patriots' schedule is the one he's looking forward to the most, some good bets to ...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe fills in for Big Ben and talks about the Timberwolves evening their series against the Spurs with Victor Wembanyama getting ejected for a fl...
The Fifth Hour: Sunday Hat Trouble
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben is barking into the powerful Fifth Hour Podcast microphones for a Sunday Special, and the heat is on. The P1s are coming for his neck, accusing hi...
Ben Maller Show Best of the Week
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ben talks about the two Game 7s in the NBA Playoffs on Sunday that did not live up to the hype with the Pistons easily dispatching the Magic and t...
The Fifth Hour: Boston Maller Meet & Greet Preview!
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller checks in from the remote podcast studio for a special Fifth Hour preview as the show gears up for the first-ever back-to-back, belly-to-be...
Hour 1 - Vikings On The Up?
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe is in for Ben as he talks about the NBA Playoffs so far and why the Lakers may be doomed against the Thunder. Plus, Brian talks about Jauan ...
Hour 2 - The New Tourney Expansion!
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe is in for Ben as he talks about the new expansion for the NCAA Tourney going forward starting next year. Plus, Brian chats it up with some c...
Hour 3 - On The Love Boat?
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe is in for Ben as he talks about the new revelation regarding Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini with a video of them on the rented boat surfaces....
Hour 4 - Injuries In NBA Playoffs
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe is in for Ben as he talks about injuries in the NBA Playoffs and how teams such as the Knicks will handle the lineups going forward. Plus, w...
Best Of The Ben Maller Show
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Ben Maller Show, Brian Noe is in for Ben as he talks about the newest expansion that the NCAA will be implementing into its tou...
Hour 1 - Back in the Saddle
07 May 2026
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Brian Noe fills in for Ben Maller and talks about the Spurs dominating the Timberwolves in Game 2 of their matchup, the Knicks taking care of business...
Hour 2 - Playing Favorites
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about Jaylen Brown saying this was his favorite season in the NBA, Anne Hathaway being named People's Most Beaut...
Hour 3 - Pimp My Ride
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe is in for Ben Maller and talks about Ric Flair taking a shot at Luka Doncic for not being available for the Lakers playoffs run and Luka's c...
Hour 4 - Recruiting
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe talks about Cardinals WR Kendrick Bourne recruiting Aaron Rodgers to the team via social media and forcing comment from the team, a salaried...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Noe fills in for Big Ben and talks about the latest in the NBA Playoffs including the Knicks taking a 2-0 series lead over the 76ers, the Spurs ...
Hour 1 - As Expected
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller discusses if the Lakers have an Austin Reaves problem in the playoffs following his dud in the Lakers Game 1 loss to the Thunder, SGA sayin...
Hour 2 - Doing It The Harden Way
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about "playoff" James Harden showing up for the Cavaliers in their Game 1 loss to the Pistons, what Donovan Mitchell accomplished by ...
Hour 3 - True Crime Mystery
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about the Rangers Brandon Nimmo saying his trade from the Mets was strictly a "baseball decision", the Chicago Cubs getting a win in ...
Hour 4 - Hey Buckaroo
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about Stephen Jones declaring the Cowboys are feeling "really good" about the Micah Parsons trade, if Kenneth Walker took a shot at t...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ben talks about the Lakers getting blown out by the Thunder in Game 1 and Austin Reaves having an historically bad game, James Harden turning the ...
Hour 1 - No More Home Cooking
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about who gets the blame for the San Antonio Spurs stumbling at home in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, what this performa...
Hour 2 - Sterling Gold
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about the passing of legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling and what the secret sauce was that made Sterling such a great charac...
Hour 3 - Catch a Tiger By It's Tail
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about Tigers ace Tarik Skubal being set to undergo elbow surgery, what the issue is going forward now for Skubal and the Tigers, the ...
Hour 4 - Wearing Thin
05 May 2026
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Ben Maller talks about reports that the Steelers' patience is wearing thin with Aaron Rodgers, Texans owner Cal McNair saying the Texans are fully com...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ben talks about the Spurs getting upset by the Timberwolves in Game 1 of their series, the 76ers getting blown out by the Knicks, legendary Yankee...
Hour 1 - Game 7 Bummers
04 May 2026
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Ben Maller talks about what's wrong with Paolo Banchero's Orlando Magic after they get eliminated in Game 7 by the Pistons, if the glass is half-full ...
Hour 2 - Demotion Situation
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about what went wrong for Anthony Volpe in the Bronx as the Yankees option him to the minors, Red Sox fans flying a plane over the st...
Hour 3 - Pay to Play
04 May 2026
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Ben Maller talks about what Joel Embiid accomplished by offering to bribe Sixers fans to avoid selling their tickets to Knicks fans, reports that the ...
Hour 4 - The Fish Are Not Biting
04 May 2026
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Ben Maller talks about George Pickens looking around the NFL swap meet before agreeing to the Cowboys tag, Fernando Mendoza's plans to skip the White ...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ben talks about the Orlando Magic blowing their series lead and losing to the Pistons in Game 7, the Cavaliers moving on after beating the Hawks i...
The Fifth Hour: Justin in Cincinnati Mail Bag
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller has Mail Bag fun for your Sunday! Ben teams up with Maller Militia legend Justin in Cincinnati for the Sunday Mailbag on the Fift...
The Fifth Hour: Middle Seat Maller
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben returns to the audio sweatshop for a special Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour. He previews the upcoming Boston Maller Meet-and-Greet—May 8...
Ben Maller Show Best of the Week
02 May 2026
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Big Ben talks about Alex Cora getting fired as manager of the Red Sox and what is next for the World Series winning manager, Rob Thomson getting the p...
The Fifth Hour: Cincy Postgame
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A global exclusive on The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller! Buckle up as Ben takes you on a wild, behind-the-scenes ride through his journey to Cincinnati f...
Hour 1 - No More Nugs
01 May 2026
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Ben Maller talks about the Denver Nuggets getting eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves and who deserves the blame, where things have gone wrong fo...
Hour 2- Godfather Quote
01 May 2026
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Ben Maller talks about LeBron James claiming that Al Pacino was blown away by his Godfather movie knowledge, Draymond Green saying that Steve Kerr hel...
Hour 3 - It's Getting Late Early
01 May 2026
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Ben Maller talks about reliever Luke Weaver complaining of the "pressurized failure mindset" saying that the Mets are "kind of being suffocated", Conn...
Hour 4 - To the Valley of the Sun?
01 May 2026
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Ben Maller talks about reports that Aaron Rodgers going to the Arizona Cardinals "makes the most sense", if rookie WR Makai Lemon actually needs permi...
Best of The Ben Maller Show
01 May 2026
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Big Ben talks about the Denver Nuggets getting eliminated from the playoffs by a Timberwolves team without Anthony Edwards, LeBron James claiming that...
Hour 1 - Lakers Letdown
30 Apr 2026
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Ben Maller talks about how concerned LeBron and the Lakers should be after losing to the Houston Rockets at home with a chance to close out the series...
Hour 2 - Expect the Unexpected
30 Apr 2026
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Ben Maller talks about George Pickens signing the franchise tag with Dallas and if that means the end of this storyline, what John Harbaugh is saying ...
Hour 3 - Hole in None
30 Apr 2026
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Ben Maller talks about LIV Golf going bankrupt and what the Saudis achieved by burning billions of dollars down the golf hole, if there is a pathway b...
Hour 4 - Facing the Customers
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about Patriots coach Mike Vrabel receiving a standing ovation from Patriots fans as he returned in the wake of the Dianna Russini aff...
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30 Apr 2026
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Big Ben talks about the Lakers coming up short in Game 5 against the Rockets in LA, George Pickens signing the franchise tag with the Cowboys, Maller ...
Hour 1 - Fired in Philly
29 Apr 2026
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Ben Maller talks about Rob Thomson getting fired as manager of the Phillies and GM Dave Dombrowski saying they "needed a different voice", the odds th...
Hour 2 - Feeling Green
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Maller talks about who gets the blame for the Celtics blowout loss to the 79ers in Boston, the NBA changing the lottery process in an effort to di...
Hour 3 - Don't Call Me
29 Apr 2026
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Ben Maller talks about 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk being accused of ghosting interested teams in trading for him, how things are looking for Carlos Mendoza...
Hour 4 - Airport Bingo
29 Apr 2026
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Ben Maller talks about Mike Vrabel being harassed by the tabloid media, Russell Wilson being courted by the Jets, the Steelers putting an unrestricted...
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29 Apr 2026
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Big Ben talks about Phillies manager Rob Thomson getting fired and Don Mattingly taking over, the Celtics getting blown out at home by the 76ers, Mall...
Hour 1 - Timberrrr!
28 Apr 2026
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Ben Maller talks about the Minnesota Timberwolves getting run off the court by the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 and how things are looking for Minnesota w...
Hour 2- Seasonal Soap Opera
28 Apr 2026
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Ben Maller talks about reports that George Pickens is considering demanding a trade from the Cowboys, the Bills GM giving an endorsement of WR Keon Co...
Hour 3 - And The Pick Is In...
28 Apr 2026
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Ben Maller talks about Oregon QB Dante Moore being ahead of Arch Manning for the top spot in the 2027 NFL Draft, Edwin Diaz being confident in a retur...
Hour 4 - A Magic Potion
28 Apr 2026
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Ben Maller talks about Mike Vrabel and the Patriots getting roasted for his return to the team after 1 day away, the tabloids catching the Patriots co...
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28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ben talks about the latest in the NBA Playoffs including the Nuggets dominating the Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards and the Suns getting elim...