The Ben Maller Show

Ben Maller talks about if it's fair to expect anything from 19-year-old Konnor Griffin in his first big-league season with the Pirates and if he really is a "can't miss" prospect, if Giants 3B Matt Chapman crossed the line by going after 1B Casey Schmitt mid-game, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Patriots as the team expected to pull off a trade for Eagles WR A.J. Brown, conflicting reports on Myles Garrett twisting in the wind with the Browns, if it's true that no one wants to play with the Jets, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Raiders signing Kirk Cousins to lead the team and mentor Fernando Mendoza, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni getting a performance evaluation from owner Jeffrey Lurie, 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 discusses if Mike Florio deserves to be mocked and ridiculed for reporting the Broncos' interest in Aaron Rodgers, if the NFL would be endangering players health with scab officials, Fernando Mendoza having a sparkling Pro Day, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the driving force behind Rams WR Puka Nacua's trip to Malibu rehab, if Tiger Woods will successfully avoid the paparazzo while overseas getting rehab, how much confidence the Texans really have in C.J. Stroud, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Mets star Francisco Lindor forgetting how many outs there were, Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara roasting fans for their poor attendance, the Orioles' game ending on ABS called strike, #AskBen, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Eagles backers claiming a recent article on the Eagles QB Jalen Hurts being uncoachable is a media "hit piece", who he thinks the in-house source was that leaked the story about Jalen Hurts, Fact or Fiction, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Mike Florio falling for an April Fool's joke about the Broncos being interested in Aaron Rodgers, reports that Rams WR Puka Nacua has entered rehab, Maller to the Third Degree, another edition of #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller discusses the odds of Aaron Rodgers playing for the Steelers again in 2026, the Raiders' plans to not use Fernando Mendoza as QB1 from the start of the season, Klint Kubiak's plans for a mature adult at QB, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Jerry Jones advising WR George Pickens to fire his agent, Browns coach Todd Monken getting a haircut and missing the coaches photo, Titans' Robert Saleh being "very impressed" with Cam Ward, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Tiger Woods heading to rehab saying he's committed to taking the time to return stronger and healthier, if this rehab trip closes the door to Tiger returning to the PGA Tour, MLB players with a $519 million "war chest", Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Jets coach Aaron Glenn saying that Geno Smith is going to take them to the "promised land", new Giants HC John Harbaugh being open to a possible Odell Beckham Jr. reunion, Roger Goodell supporting the Rooney Rule, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the future of Aaron Rodgers with the Steelers as we still wait for Rodgers' decision on 2026, Jerry Jones advising George Pickens to fire his agent, 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 Rams coach Sean McVay commenting about Puka Nacua's future in LA, the mixed messages from Kyle Shanahan and 49ers owner Jed York on the future of Brandon Aiyuk, Roger Goodell bending the short week schedule, a visit from Eddie Garcia, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Bo Bichette getting booed by Mets fans early in the season, the Milwaukee Brewers signing prospect Cooper Pratt to an 8-year extension, the Blue Jays overpowering pitching staff to start the year, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Michigan hoops coach Dusty May being mentioned for the Chicago Bulls job with Billy Donovan possibly heading out to NC to coach the Tar Heels, Doc Rivers making the Hall of Fame, Shedeur Sanders changing his jersey number, Maller's Mountain of Money: Eric Clapton Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Patriots owner Robert Kraft's plan to expand the NFL regular season to 18 games, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam saying that Deshaun Watson is getting a fresh start in Cleveland, Cite the Bite, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Rams coach Sean McVay commenting on the recent controversy surrounding WR Puka Nacua, Bo Bichette getting booed early on as a new member of the New York Mets, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Eric Clapton Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Ausland is in for Ben Maller and talks about Duke losing in the Elite Eight thanks to a rally and last second shot by UConn, the misconception that the NBA doesn't really play defense, some video game movie news, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Ausland is joined by Law Murray of the Athletic to talk a little bit of March Madness and all things NBA, the Dodgers lapping the field in the NL West early in the MLB season, a look ahead to the Final Four, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Ausland takes calls and debates why the NBA from the 90s isn't actually any better than today's NBA. Also, MLB writer Bill Plunkett joins the show to talk all things MLB and to preview the season ahead, NBA ratings, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Ausland talks about why the MJ vs. LeBron debate isn't worth having and how Jordan himself would agree, Stranger Than Fiction, the struggles for the Rockets and Ime Udoka, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Ausland is in for Big Ben and talks Duke losing at the buzzer to UConn in the Elite Eight, Law Murray of the Athletic joining the show to talk all things NBA, a debate on old school NBA vs. today's game, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller & Danny G. have 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 Sports Radio, 2a-6a ET, 11p-3a PT!...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!"  #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller (produced by Danny G.) has a great Saturday podcast for you! Ben talks: Dinner with Rob, the GTDM Business Model, & 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 [email protected] ... Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and on Instagram @BenMallerOnFOX ... Danny is on Twitter @DannyGRadio and on Instagram @DannyGRadio #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the No. 1 seed Florida Gators getting upset by the Iowa Hawkeyes, Jaxon Smith-Njigba getting a record-breaking contract extension from the Seattle Seahawks, Maller's Mountain of Money: Alyson Hannigan Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller (produced by Danny G.) has a great Friday for you! Het talks: Sin City Fun Facts, Buckeye Benny, Phrase of the Week, & more! ...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.

Ben Maller talks about which is the better NCAA Tournament story: Arizona dominating or Arkansas coach John Calipari getting embarrassed. Also, do the Iowa Hawkeyes count as a "Cinderella", expectations for Bill Murray's son Luke coaching at Boston College, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the extreme pomp and circumstance of Dodgers Opening Day, advice for Dodgers fans on price gouging, other big headlines across the major leagues, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller discusses if Paul Skenes gets a mulligan for his poor outing because of the Pirates atrocious defense, what manager Craig Counsell should be concerned about with the Cubs, how Alex Bregman's maiden voyage with the Cubs went, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Tom Brady looking into returning to the NFL as a player but was shot down, if the NFL should carve out a Tom Brady exception, if George Gervis is right to be furious with Caleb Williams trying to steal his Iceman nickname, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Arizona Wildcats dominating Arkansas and embarrassing John Calipari in the process, the big hoopla surrounding Dodgers Opening Day, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about MLB's Opening Day with the Giants getting pummeled by the Yankees 7-0, Barry Bonds claiming that he was set to become a Yankee and the highest paid player in baseball history, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Tony Vitello's first game as skipper of the Giants as they get crushed 7-0 on Opening Day, C.C. Sabathia comparing Aaron Judge to Alex Rodriguez, Rob Manfred saying this was a "great Opening Day", and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Barry Bonds saying he would have been a Yankee except that he hung up on George Steinbrenner, the field at Dodger Stadium getting a naming rights sponsor, Alex Bregmen saying it's World Series or bust for the Cubs, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Richie Garcia's rant about MLB embarrassing umpires in front of 30,000 fans, if a Myles Garrett trade from Cleveland is still possible this offseason, the idea that North Carolina hoops can get any coach it wants, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas' plan to have PED cheats wear different color hats and patches on their jersey for the rest of their career, the maiden voyage of Netflix's MLB coverage, Fact or Fiction, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Rams WR Puka Nacua being accused of making antisemetic comments and biting a female companion in a Sprinter van, if this is something that the NFL needs to address, the Raiders and Cardinals reportedly options for Kirk Cousins, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of Opening Day in baseball, Ben Maller talks about Pete Crow-Armstrong getting an extension from the Chicago Cubs and who comes out the winner, if Frank Thomas has a winnable case in his lawsuit against the White Sox, Fanatics, and Nike, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about new Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa saying his best football is still ahead of him, Maxx Crosby's name still being floated on the NFL flea market, reports that Odell Beckham Jr. is back on NFL teams' radar, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Mike Tomlin being said to be in conversations for a gig on TV, which NFL broadcast network should Tomlin team up with, Dan Orlovsky being in hot water over his draft analysis, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about accusations against Puka Nacua claiming antisemitic comments and biting a female companion, Pete Crow-Armstrong getting a big contract extension from the Chicago Cubs, 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 the Seahawks 4-year, $168 million extension of Jaxon Smith-Njigba being universally praised, how this JSN deal could backfire for the Seahawks, what the trickle-down economics are on this contract around the NFL, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Braves starter Spencer Strider ending up back on the IL, how Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell is never ready on time, the Angels putting up images of Alek Manoah at the Big A despite never having played a game, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Yankees GM Brian Cashman speaking out against the narrative that manager Aaron Boone doesn't make the lineups, if it's true that the aura around the Yankees has waned, reports that Kansas star Darryn Peterson and Duke's Cameron Boozer have fallen out of the Top 3 of the NBA Draft, Maller's Mountain of Money: Alyson Hannigan Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller discusses if Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy reuniting in Pittsburgh qualifies as a "great story", the Kansas City Chiefs giving Travis Kelce a 3-year extension, if Tom Brady's reputation would be sullied by going to the WWE, Cite the Bite, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba getting a record-breaking contract extension, Braves starter Spencer Strider going back on the Injured List, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Alyson Hannigan Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about #1 seed Florida getting upset by Iowa and who gets the blame for the Gators getting knocked out, Kansas' Bill Self saying he hasn't decided whether to continue his Hall of Fame coaching career, if NIL killed Cinderella in March Madness, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Tom Brady avoiding answering a question about Maxx Crosby, Shaq picking Michael Jordan over Kobe and LeBron, a recent Spurs/Hornets game being beaten by the Bassmaster Classic, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Phillies being praised for being classy with this Christopher Sanchez extension, Mariners star Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena being willing to forgive & forget, Insta-Advice Line, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.