The Ben Maller Show

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 the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, what's next for LeBron James, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 will address the whole Mike Vrabel controversy, Kyler Murray poised to have a big year in Minnesota, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 gambling have changed over time, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 teams remaining in the playoffs are the most entertaining to watch, the WSOP, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and the Bengals going up against the Falcons in Madrid, Spain. Rory McIlroy saying he's glad he was wrong about LIV Golf and the PIF, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 sponsors, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 drops, why the Bengals still won't be good, grass vs. turf, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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' durability has been but how it makes him a "c-word", getting lost on trains, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Lakers can do this offseason, Donovan Mitchell's huge 2nd half, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and why you can't trust either team in the Eastern Conference, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Noe talks about Timberwolves fans who believe that Victor Wembanyama should have been suspended for Game 5, the Lakers looking like they were going to win Game 4 but ultimately coming up short, the Milwaukee Bucks finally wising up, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 series against the Spurs as Victor Wembanyama gets ejected for an elbow to the head of Naz Reid, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Conference, a recap of the Boston Maller Militia Meet & Greet from Blind Scott, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Clippers are to thank for a potential OKC dynasty, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hit in the NBA and WNBA, how confident he is that Wemby won't get suspended, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Cavs beating the Hawks, legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling passing away, Maller's Mountain of Money: Adele Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-belly Maller Meet and Greets. Ben walks down memory lane, reliving the unforgettable characters and chaos that define these events—from Pete in Pittsburgh rocking a paper bag over his head, to Mouthwash Mike going all-in on questionable life choices, to Ed and Christina from Spokane leading the legendary Maller Man March through Seattle. It’s nostalgia, anticipation, and a celebration of the Maller Militia. But it’s not all laughs—Ben also opens up about a traumatic trip to the gas pump that left emotional scars. Hit play, follow, subscribe, and spread the word—the pirate ship keeps sailing with you on board. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMallerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Jennings signing in Minnesota, the Kyler Murray fit for the Vikings, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 callers, gets a reading on Aaron Rodgers from a psychic, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Plus, Brian chats with callers, tells a story of bike riders for charity, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, we have a special guest call in from Boston, discuss the return of Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 tournament going forward. Plus, Brian gets a vibe check on the Minnesota Vikings after signing Jauan Jennings and how the NFC North stacks up, a reading on Aaron Rodgers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 at home against the 76ers, Russell Wilson mulling a contract offer from the Jets as TV networks pursue him, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Beautiful Woman, Framber Valdez accepting a 5-game suspension for throwing at Trevor Story, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 comments on trying to get back, the baffling positive commentary surrounding Kyler Murray on the Vikings, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 job watching every single World Cup matchup, phone calls from the militia, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 saying that Game 1 for the Thunder was "very simple", what the NBA accomplished by fining Jaylen Brown, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 calling out the Pistons flopping, if Michigan coach Dusty May should go to the Warriors or Magic, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 their lawsuit over the Wrigley Field rooftops, Arthur Blank's affordable World Cup pricing plan, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Seahawks, Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning being comped to Justin Herbert & Justin Fields, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 performance by Anthony Edwards does for his status, the 76ers getting blown out by the Knicks in Game 1, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the passing of legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling and what the secret sauce was that made Sterling such a great character in baseball, Sterling being a friend of The Ben Maller Show, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 magic formula for Banana Ball as they draw 100,000 fans to a college football stadium, Maller's Mountain of Money: Adele Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about reports that the Steelers' patience is wearing thin with Aaron Rodgers, Texans owner Cal McNair saying the Texans are fully committed to C.J. Stroud, Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.'s injury status, Cite the Bite, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 or half-empty for Donovan Mitchell's Cavaliers as they eliminate the Atlanta Hawks, Jaylen Brown grumbling about the NBA refs, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 stadium to demand ownership changes, debate over Alex Cora being part of Boston's problems, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Vikings owners are cutting costs to sell the team, Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham wanting a cap on NIL spending, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 House for Raiders OTAs, Cowboys safety Caleb Downs having the NFL's top-selling rookie jersey, Maller Militia Feud, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 pink slip from the Phillies as GM Dave Dombrowski says they "need a different voice", Maller's Mountain of Money: Penelope Cruz Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for the massive Maller Meet & Greet in Newport, Kentucky. From travel tales to surreal moments that felt straight out of The Twilight Zone, nothing is off-limits. Why does a self-proclaimed introvert thrive on meeting the Maller Militia? What was it like locking eyes with Dick in Dayton for the very first time? And how did this entire experience turn into a blur of reality-bending, pinch-me moments?In his signature gasbag style, Ben pulls back the curtain and delivers never-before-told stories, raw observations, and a few laughs along the way. It’s part road trip diary, part fan celebration, and all Maller. Settle in and enjoy the ride.Be sure to follow, subscribe, and leave a five-star review to keep the pirate ship sailing. Your support keeps the microphones hot, the stories flowing, and the Fifth Hour rolling strong. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Denver Nuggets getting eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves and who deserves the blame, where things have gone wrong for the Celtics as they fail to close out the Philadelphia 76ers, the Atlanta Hawks getting eliminated in blow out fashion by the Knicks, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about LeBron James claiming that Al Pacino was blown away by his Godfather movie knowledge, Draymond Green saying that Steve Kerr held him back from reaching his full potential, Suns owner Matt Ishbia saying Devin Booker isn't getting traded, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about reliever Luke Weaver complaining of the "pressurized failure mindset" saying that the Mets are "kind of being suffocated", Connor McDavid calling the Oilers "an average team with high expectations", Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about reports that Aaron Rodgers going to the Arizona Cardinals "makes the most sense", if rookie WR Makai Lemon actually needs permission from Nick Foles for the Eagles No. 9 jersey, Roger Goodell challenging Cleveland to rise up in order to host a Super Bowl, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in Game 5, who gets the blame for the Orlando Magic loss to the Pistons, what went wrong for the Raptors down the stretch against the Cavs, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about the Giants' mindset, how worried Boston should be that Garrett Crochet's shoulder barked this early, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 back to the PGA for the guys who defected, the debate of NASCAR drivers being athletes, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 affair scandal, QB Drake Maye stepping up to defend Vrabel, Jordon Hudson engaging in the Chris Simms NFL media conspiracy, Fact or Fiction, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 that interim manager Don Mattingly can oversee a turnaround, Alex Cora rejecting the Phillies, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.