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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
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Big Ben talks about Spain defeating Argentina in the World Cup Final and if Argentina looked tired, George Kittle continued campaign for 100% grass fields in…
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The Fifth Hour: "Porta-Potty Commando" Mail Bag!
It’s never a lazy Sunday on the Fifth Hour Podcast. Ben Maller is joined by Fox Sports Radio’s Briana Muro for a bippity-boppity edition of the…
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The Fifth Hour: Remember Me Guy
Benny and the boys are back in the audio dojo for a Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour! This time around, Ben goes on one of his patented scenic detours…
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The Fifth Hour: MallerPalooza Recap
It was an epic night at MallerPalooza 2026, and now the circus has packed up, the lights have gone dark, and it's time for the official postgame show. Ben…
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Hour 1 - Open For Business
Ben Maller talks about the chances that Francisco Lindor gets traded by the Mets midseason, the MLB HR Derby on Netflix having its worst ratings in a…
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Hour 2 - The Heat is On
Ben Maller talks about Giannis Antetokounmpo saying that he is leaving his comfort zone and that playing for the Heat is a challenge, if there is any way that…
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Hour 3 - Makin It Rain
Ben Maller talks about Conor McGregor's historic UFC return setting records for Paramount+ and the gate but what the moral of the story actually is, LeBron…
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Hour 4 - Talking Into the Wind
Ben Maller discusses if Cowboys QB Dak Prescott qualifies as an underappreciated QB, Dion Dawkins saying the 2026 NFL season is "kill or be killed" for the…
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Big Ben talks about the chances that Francisco Lindor gets traded from the Mets midseason, Giannis Antetokounmpo getting introduced by the Miami Heat and…
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Big Ben talks about England choking away the game to Argentina in the World Cup Semi-Final, if the All-Star Game is in trouble after a dud in Philadelphia, a…
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Hour 1 - World Cup of Meltdowns & Mallerpalooza!
Ben Maller talks about Argentina's comeback against England if it was a great comeback or a monumental English choke, sportsbooks celebrating France's upset…
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Hour 2 - All-Star to Dim Star
Ben Maller discusses if the MLB All-Star Game is in the danger zone after a dud in Philly, MLB's scheme to issue harsh penalties to players who try to get out…
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Hour 3 - Staying in the Bayou
Ben Maller talks about Alvin Kamara's decision to rework his contract and stay with the Saints, Florida State coach Mike Norvell saying he's not concerned…
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Hour 4 - The Only Franchise
Ben Maller talks about Cowboys WR George Pickens being the only player to play on the franchise tag in 2026, how concerned Giants coach John Harbaugh should be…
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Hour 1 - Got Offense?
Ben Maller talks about what stood out about the 2026 MLB All-Star Game with the AL defeating the NL 4-0, how the latest features played out for this year's…
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Hour 2 - Worthy of Ad Time?
Ben Maller talks about Rob Manfred campaigning for an MLB salary cap, Manfred admitting that he "failed" with the luxury tax, the player's union calling MLB's…
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Hour 3 - Here We Go Buffalo
Ben Maller talks about Bills RB James Cook praising the "new energy in the building" under new head coach Joe Brady, if Brian Kelly was successful in cleaning…
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Hour 4 - An Evolving Situation
Ben Maller talks about Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman no longer demanding that the Yankees apologize to him, Wilson Contreras saying he won't waive his…
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Big Ben talks about the low-scoring 2026 MLB All-Star game, the new features of the game, Rob Manfred campaigning for an MLB salary cap, Maller to the Third…
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Hour 1 - Walker Walk-Off
Ben Maller talks about Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker winning the Home Run Derby and what it will do for his career, if the financial windfall counts as…
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Hour 2 - It Wasn't Intentional
Ben Maller talks about Bryce Harper implying that he is the victim of this FanDuel/Cameo drama, Mike Trout passing on a contender and wanting to stay at the…
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Hour 3 - Red, White, and Broke
Ben Maller talks about the Christian Pulisic World Cup marketing flop, where all of these hydration breaks in soccer are headed, the mandatory FIFA…
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Hour 4 - What Were You Expecting?
Ben Maller talks about Juan Soto and other MLB All-Stars calling the salary cap unacceptable, the revelation that Baker Mayfield was hiding multiple bumps and…
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Big Ben talks about Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals winning the Home Run Derby, Bryce Harper implying that he is the victim of this FanDuel/Cameo…
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Should Seahawks 12s be worried about the new ownership group? ... What is your initial reaction to Stefon Diggs YouTube sales pitch? FIFA is considering…
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Hour 4- Connor McGregor SCANDAL?
With Conor McGregor AND Dana White denying he was hurt before the UFC fight, does this end the drama? ... Is this the end of Conor McGregor as a relevant…
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Hour 3- Zack Wheeler being petty or right?
Give me the word for Phillies ace Zack Wheeler campaigning for an All-Star spot, then rejecting a replacement offer? ... How did Rob Manfred screw up the…
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Hour 2- FIFA Expansion + Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro
FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup to 64 countries. Where does this road lead? ... Is the World Cup lacking without a Cinderella in the Final Four?…
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Hour 1- Seahawks sale DRAMA + Stefon Diggs
Should Seahawks 12s be worried about the new ownership group? ... What is your initial reaction to Stefon Diggs YouTube sales pitch? ... How did so many people…
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The Fifth Hour: Cheeseburger Index Mail Bag
No weekends. No vacations. No parole. The Fifth Hour Mailbag keeps cranking as Robbie the Mariners Fan climbs back into the co-host chair alongside Ben Maller…
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The Fifth Hour: MallerPalooza 2026 Preview!
On this supersized edition of the Fifth Hour, Ben Maller takes you on another audio road trip, bouncing from the music of Roy Orbison to the surprising origin…
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The Fifth Hour: The Valley of The Fan
Ben Maller goes vroom, vroom on the latest edition of the Fifth Hour, serving up a grab bag of fun facts about motorcycles, piña coladas, and kebabs…
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Hour 1 - Return to Sender?
Ben Maller talks about the Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors trade being put on hold until the NBA completes its investigation into the Clippers, NBA teams…
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Hour 2 - No Webby Award
Ben Maller talks about Giants All-Star Logan Webb snapping at a radio guy and then deleting his X account, trade chatter surrounding Padres pitcher Mason…
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Hour 3 - Still Open?
Ben Maller talks about Viking coach Kevin O'Connell continuing to sell an open competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, rumor that Shedeur Sanders…
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Hour 4 - Benedict Arnold Goat
Ben Maller talks about reports of Tom Brady helping the Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald prepare to beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl, Josh Allen calling the…
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Big Ben talks about the Kawhi Leonard trade being put on hold until the NBA finishes it's investigation of the Clippers, Giants pitcher Logan Webb snapping at…
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Hour 1 - Courtroom Cuban
Ben Maller talks about Mark Cuban taking the Mavericks owner to court and if he has a winnable case, Bucks GM Jon Horst saying he wasn't forced to trade…
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Hour 2 - Just Go
Ben Maller talks about Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander announcing that he will retire at the end of the season and if he is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, how…
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Hour 3 - An Act of Congress
Ben Maller talks about Congress calling out the WNBA for treatment of Caitlin Clark, global futbol fans demanding the end of hydration breaks, Alexi Lalas…
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Hour 4 - An Act of Sabotage
Ben Maller talks about reports that Jaylen Brown may have poisoned his trade market, where this Coach Prime rollercoaster is actually headed in Colorado, Conor…
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Big Ben talks about Mark Cuban taking the Mavs owner to court and if he actually has a chance to win, Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander announcing his retirement…
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Hour 1 - The Brady Bunch
Ben Maller talks about Tom Brady saying Messi's comeback for Argentina "might top" the Patriots epic Super Bowl rally, a World Cup announcer saying to U.S…
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Hour 2 - Media Meltdown
Ben Maller talks about the media battle over the future of Mets star Francisco Lindor, Mets infielder Bo Bichette's vague message on his no-trade clause, if…
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Hour 3 - A Need for Speed
Ben Maller talks about the odds that Tyreek Hill has played his last NFL game, the Bucs being in "no rush" to work out new deals with Baker Mayfield and Vita…
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Hour 4 - Throwing Spaghetti
Ben Maller talks about reports of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum growing apart and having a "nonexistent" relationship, which part of the LeBron James…
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Big Ben talks about Tom Brady saying Lionel Messi's comeback for Argentina "might top" his Patriots Super Bowl comeback, the media battle over the future of…
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Hour 1 - U.S. Gets K.O'd
Ben Maller talks about what went wrong for Team USA in the loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, if this run to the World Cup version of the Sweet 16 counts as a…
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Hour 2 - NFL Naughty List
Ben Maller talks about reports of Tom Brady's Raiders going after troubled CB Terrion Arnold, the Cleveland Browns receiving $88 million in injury insurance…
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Hour 3 - Another Wedding Gift?
Ben Maller talks about Travis Kelce being named one of the NFL's Top 100 players, if Nuggets fans should have any concerns about Nikola Jokic leaving the Rocky…
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Hour 4 - Someone's Gotta Defend It
Ben Maller talks about Celtics president Brad Stevens claiming the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown for "optionality", Stevens tap-dancing around questions of Paul…
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Big Ben talks about what went wrong for Team USA in their loss to Belgium during the Round of 16 in the World Cup, the Raiders going after former Lions CB…
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Hour 1 - International Debacle
Ben Maller debates if President Trump crossed a line by lobbying FIFA to lift the red card suspension against Folarin Balogun, if Belgium has a winnable case…
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Hour 2 - Bye Buy Blue
Ben Maller talks about the message MLB is sending by buying out umpires C.B. Bucknor, Laz Diaz, and Brian O'Nora, if Marlins manager Clayton McCullough…
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Hour 3 - Father Knows Best
Ben Maller talks about Cleveland keeping a roster spot open for Bronny James, if Jaylen Brown is actually overrated and we're all too scared to say it, if Red…
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Hour 4 - Best Laid Plans
Ben Maller talks about what happened between WR Brandon Aiyuk and Commanders QB Jayden Daniels on social media, former Rams DT Aaron Donald dropping the "eyes"…
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Best of The Ben Maller Show
Big Ben talks about President Trump lobbying FIFA to lift the red card suspension against Team USA's Folarin Balogun, MLB buying out the contracts of several…
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The Fifth Hour: "Fifth on the Fifth" Mailbag!
It's a patriotic Fifth on the Fifth as Ben Maller teams up with his Fox Sports Radio partner-in-crime, Briana Muro, for a special holiday edition of the Fifth…
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The Fifth Hour: Baby Shower Benny
Ben returns to the audio dojo on the Fourth of July and explains how he was drafted—against his better judgment—into attending a baby shower in the…
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The Fifth Hour: Wolfman Jack Attack
Ben Maller is back behind the mighty microphones of the Fifth Hour Podcast, broadcasting from beneath the Palace of Pontification in the legendary Audio…