The Ben Maller Show

Ben Maller talks about Jets HC Robert Saleh downplaying Aaron Rodgers' unexcused absence from minicamp, Sam Darnold being QB1 when Vikings training camp opens, Fact or Fiction, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA was rocked on the morning of Game 3 of the NBA Finals by the death of the legendary Jerry West. Chris Haynes and Marc Stein found it hard to talk about any other subject beyond sharing their remembrances of The Logo during this pre-game pod.    #fsr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the injury to Kristaps Porzingis and how much impact it will have on the Finals, Joey Chestnut getting banned from the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Maller to the Third Degree, Queen of Hearts w/ La Reina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Kristaps Porzingis suffering what's described as a "rare" leg injury, Luka Doncic getting an injection for his chest injury, insiders believing that J.J. Redick will want to avoid the Lakers' "circus", and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Joey Chestnut getting banned from the July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest, the rationale behind the decision from Nathan's Hot Dogs, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Chiefs TE Travis Kelce planning to play until he can't anymore, Mike Tomlin saying Russell Wilson is still in the pole position, Too Much or Not Enough, Queen of Hearts w/ La Reina, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Aaron Rodgers having an unexcused absence from Jets mandatory workouts, how things are looking for Jordan Love in Green Bay, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and much more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Dan Hurley rejecting the Lakers offer to become their next head coach, Mike Tomlin getting a 3-year contract extension from the Steelers, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Bill Burr Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Dan Hurley rejecting the Lakers courtship, how embarrassing this is for the Lakers, where the Lakers turn now for their next head coach, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Mike Tomlin getting signed to a 3-year extension by the Steelers, the odds that the Steelers get back to a Super Bowl in the next 3 years, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Kyrie Irving making a hand gesture guaranteeing the NBA Finals are going back to Boston, why former Lakers coach Darvin Ham picked the Bucks coaching staff, Maller's Mountain of Money: Bill Burr Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Juan Soto getting a vote as MLB's most overrated player, NCAA president Charlie Baker leading the charge to have college prop bets banned, Cite the Bite, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Mavericks losing Game 2 of the Finals against the Celtics to go down 0-2, Dan Hurley making comments that shed doubt on him coming to the Lakers, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, Maller Militia Feud, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Dallas falling 0-2 to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals and who gets the blame, what happened to Jayson Tatum's domination, if the series is effectively over, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Dan Hurley saying that he is "seriously weighing" the Lakers head coaching position, LeBron James unfollowing Kendrick Perkins on social media, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Dodgers winning the weekend series against the Yankees, Stephen Strasburg saying he felt like he failed with the Nationals, Red Sox owner John Henry saying fans have unrealistic expectations, Insta-Advice Line, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the 49ers not showing urgency with Brandon Aiyuk's contract talks, Damien Harris saying Mac Jones is not responsible for his failure with the Patriots, Maller Militia Feud, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller & Danny G. have Pop Goes the Culture &  Mail Bag fun for your Sunday! All questions sent in by new listeners & P1's of the #MallerMilitia! Download, subscribe, and remember that sharing is caring (unless it's an STD.) Follow Danny G. @DannyGradio and Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and listen to the original terrestrial radio edition of "Ben Maller Show," Monday-Friday on Fox Spor...

Ben & Danny have a fun Saturday pod for you! They talk: Murphy's law Activated, 8 Years of Bad Luck, Idiom of the Week, Garage Sale Crap, & more!  ...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com ... Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and on Instag...

Big Ben talks about Joe Mazzulla trying to downplay Kyrie Irving's villain status, Justin Jefferson getting a massive contract extension to make him the highest paid non-QB, Maller's Mountain of Money: Angelina Jolie Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maller & G. have another fun Friday! They Talk: Pat Sajak's Swan Song, T.J. Simers Tribute, Phrase of the Week, Foodie Fun, & more! ...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!"   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Mavericks getting crushed by the Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Dan Hurley emerging as a surprise candidate for the Lakers head coaching job, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Celtics crushing the Mavs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and who deserves the blame for Dallas, which Celtics player is breathing the biggest sigh of relief, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about UConn coach Dan Hurley emerging as a surprise candidate for the Lakers job, what happened to J.J. Redick's front-runner status, reports saying that LeBron hasn't talked to Lakers brass about either candidate, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the fatigue debate with Mookie Betts and the Dodgers, why the A's are looking to play home games outside of Las Vegas after relocation, Gilbert Arenas downplaying Steph Curry's success, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.