The Ben Maller Show

Big Ben talks about who gets the blame for the San Antonio Spurs blowing a 29-point lead for the biggest collapse in NBA Finals history, Patrick Mahomes getting over $500M in a reworked deal with the Chiefs, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the idea that Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is getting special treatment from the NBA after he was not assessed a flagrant foul for his shove of Jalen Brunson, former Knicks star Stephon Marbury demanding retaliation, LeBron James picking himself as the GOAT, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about reports saying "it's more likely than not" that Aaron Donald is returning to the Rams, Kyler Murray complaining about having to share reps on the Vikings, Aaron Glenn saying the Jets have to earn the right for prime time TV, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about why Dave Roberts would avoid calling Kyle Tucker a Dodgers disappointment, if Torey Lovullo's vote of confidence puts this Ketel Marte drama to rest in Arizona, Joe Burrow restructuring his contract with the Bengals, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Stephon Castle saying he expects to win the next three NBA Finals games, Josh Allen leading the NFL in merchandise sales, WR Brandon Aiyuk continuing to crank up the screws on the 49ers, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the NBA declining to upgrade Victor Wembanyama's shove of Jalen Brunson to a flagrant foul, reports that Aaron Donald is more likely than not going to return to the LA Rams, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about what happened to the Knicks momentum in the NBA Finals as they lose to the Spurs in Game 3 at MSG, if the fix was in against the Knicks as Mike Brown complains about officiating, people paying a fortune to watch the Knicks lose, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Alex Bregman saying he's "been terrible" for the Cubs, reports that Red Sox owner John Henry hasn't considered sacking GM Craig Breslow, L'Jarius Sneed coming back to the Chiefs, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti defending SGA with a rant against social media, if LeBron James avoided the Knicks because the lights are too bright, how Wemby should feel about getting profane rhythmic chanting from Knicks fans, Maller's Mountain of Money: Kanye Edition, and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Justin Jefferson's comments on Vikings QB Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, buzz that Shedeur Sanders has closed the gap on Deshaun Watson in Browns QB battle, former Bills coach Sean McDermott showing up to Giants minicamp, Cite the Bite, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Knicks dropping Game 3 of the NBA Finals at home against the Spurs, Alex Bregman saying that he's "been terrible" for the Cubs, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Kanye West Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Spurs star Victor Wembanyama saying he's 'built for' the pressure of being down 0-2 in the NBA Finals to the Knicks, how much damage Wemby has done to his brand through these first 2 NBA Finals games, MSG security measures for President Trump at Game 3, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk going on a social media rant while wearing a Commanders hat, why the 49ers are still holding on to him, sideline reporter Erin Andrews vacationing with Matthew Stafford and his family, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Padres star Manny Machado pushing back against analytics, how big of a problem Dansby Swanson is for the Cubs, why the D-Backs would even bother signing Max Kepler when he's on PED suspension, Insta-Advice Line, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Denzel Ward saying that he wants to retire with the Browns, Baker Mayfield and the Bucs not being close on an extension, what the trade market is like for Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman, Maller Militia Feud, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Victor Wembanyama commenting on the pressure of being down 0-2 in the NBA Finals heading to Madison Square Garden, Brandon Aiyuk going on a social media rant while wearing a Commanders hat, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Fifth Hour, Mike the Leprechaun — the only known human walking the planet with a permanent Ben Maller Show tattoo — drops by the remote studio for a Sunday Funday verbal workout in the audio sweatshop. The boys crack open a jam-packed mailbag and wander deep into the wilderness of listener questions. Topics include America’s most passive-aggressive roadway, the tragedy of...

Ben turns a family trip to an amusement park with nephew Jude into a full-blown game of Mortal Kombat! Along the way, there's elementary-school pizza courtesy of "Doris," lemonade with no lemons, and an Apple Watch-fueled adventure. Ben transforms into an artificially flavored Robin Hood, taking down Bernie Madoff at the Hedge Fund game, before embarking on a scavenger hunt to save the 2026 NFL Bo...

Big Ben talks about the San Antonio Spurs upsetting the OKC Thunder in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals, Myles Garrett getting traded from the Cleveland Browns to the LA Rams, Maller's Mountain of Money: Alanis Morissette Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fifth Hour Podcast sails into rough waters as Ben Maller enters the audio dojo to investigate the biggest Maller Militia mystery of the week. Fan favorite Fergdog saw his social media account vanish under suspicious circumstances, and rumors are flying that jealous P1s launched a little not-so-friendly fire. Was it sabotage, coincidence, or another chapter in the never-ending radio soap opera?...

Ben Maller talks about Aaron Judge getting diagnosed with a stress fracture in his first rib, if the Yankees can survive a midseason stretch without Aaron Judge, if the frustration from Manny Machado is real or just the annual "say something tough without follow-through", and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the NBA's punishment against the guy who ran on the court at the NBA Finals and if it will stop future idiots, Knicks star Jalen Brunson staying away from the Larry O'Brien Trophy, Austin Reaves seeking a max contract from the Lakers, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about why Angels owner Arte Moreno would keep Mike Trout hog-tied to Anaheim, what the Red Sox are saying by booting starter Brayan Bello to the minors, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell claiming J.J. McCarthy is handling the Kyler Murray addition "really well", Lame Jokes of the Week, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Packers giving Christian Watson a $110M extension, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer not being concerned with George Pickens skipping voluntary OTAs, T.J. Watt's message on the difference between Mike Tomlin & Mike McCarthy, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Aaron Judge getting diagnosed with a stress fracture in his rib and being set to miss time, the NBA's punishment for the guy who rushed the court to take a selfie, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.