Best Compelling Football Talk Podcasts (2024)

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Best of The Ben Maller Show 40:23

36m ago40:23

40:23

Big Ben breaks down an exciting NBA Playoff double header with the Nuggets storming back to defeat the Lakers on a buzzer-beater, the Knicks getting a gift from the 76ers to win their Game 2, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Iggy Pop Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Bears will announce their new stadium plans at a really weird time 15:39

4h ago15:39

15:39

While recording their podcast, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer learn that the Bears are going to announce their plans for a new stadium on Chicago's lakefront this Wednesday, one day before the start of the NFL Draft, where they're set to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams. Umm, why the weird timing on that? To learn more about listener data and ou…

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We're learning more about who Caleb Williams really is 17:23

4h ago17:23

17:23

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer have heard the long interview that quarterback Caleb Williams did with the Pivot Podcast. The guys believe we'll be getting a lot more depth with Williams when he speaks compared to the last couple quarterbacks the Bears had. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr…

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Bears appear ready to handle the 'Caleb Williams experience' 11:32

4h ago11:32

11:32

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss Wiederer's article in the Chicago Tribune in which he went on a deep dive with general manager Ryan Poles into the process the Bears have gone through as they now prepare to draft quarterback Caleb Williams. The team seems to understand what they're getting into. To learn more about listener data and our privacy…

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Hour 1 - Mile High Magic 39:19

2h ago39:19

39:19

Ben Maller talks about the Nuggets erasing a 20 point deficit to the Lakers and winning Game 2 with a Jamal Murray buzzer-beater, who gets the blame from the Lakers, LeBron & Darvin Ham blaming the officials, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 2 - Gift in the Garden 38:33

2h ago38:33

38:33

Ben Maller talks about a furious comeback from the Knicks against the 76ers in Game 2, Joel Embiid calling the loss unacceptable, Nick Nurse filing a grievance with the NBA, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 3 - Booted in the Bronx 39:10

2h ago39:10

39:10

Ben Maller talks about Aaron Boone calling it "embarrassing" that umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected him, the ump saying that it wasn't the fan got Boone ejected, Maller's Mountain of Money: Iggy Pop Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 4 - Wilson to Wilson 39:10

2h ago39:10

39:10

Ben Maller talks about the Denver Broncos trading for Zach Wilson, Wilson's camp blaming the Jets for ruining his career, Cite the Bite, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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[FULL EPISODE] Draft week is finally here! 42:43

11h ago42:43

42:43

The week we've been waiting for is finally here! It's NFL Draft week! David Haugh and Dan Wiederer still have a ton to discuss leading up to the draft, where the Bears are expected to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall. We're getting to know more about Williams, who recently spoke in a lengthy interview with the Pivot Podcast. I…

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Best of The Ben Maller Show 35:19

8m ago35:19

35:19

Big Ben talks about James Harden and the Clippers handling Luka and the Mavs, LeBron James saying that the Lakers have "no room for error" against the Nuggets, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 1 - The Leg Off 38:29

27m ago38:29

38:29

Ben Maller talks about the Clippers dominant victory over the Mavericks in Game 1, if the Heat targeted Jayson Tatum with a cheap shot, how the Bucks avoided the Doc Rivers effect, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 2 - The King's Decree 38:05

28m ago38:05

38:05

Ben Maller talks about LeBron James saying "there's no room for error" against the Nuggets, the Miami Heat fans being called out for being front-runners, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 3 - Dodger Blues 38:38

29m ago38:38

38:38

Ben Maller talks about Dodgers fans being agitated with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, if the Yankees should be worried about fans booing Aaron Judge, Insta-Advice Line for a cockroach, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 4 - Wandering Eye 38:00

30m ago38:00

38:00

Ben Maller talks about Dak Prescott saying he's not afraid to play out his Cowboys contract, Antonio Brown starting then debunking his own Justin Herbert trade rumors, Maller Militia Feud, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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The Fifth Hour: "Hardest Part is Getting it Up" Mail Bag 41:44

2d ago41:44

41:44

Maller & Danny G. deliver 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 Mal…

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The Fifth Hour: Bust a Corn Nut & Maller Log 32:18

3d ago32:18

32:18

Ben Maller & Danny G. have a fun Saturday for you! They're talking: Bust a Nut, Jingle Love, & have a great, detailed Maller Travel Log! ...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 Twit…

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Fog Dog 43:21

10h ago43:21

43:21

Episode #117 features a visit from all-time great Gopher QB Rickey Foggie, who is about to open the new arena league season as coach of the Minnesota Myth. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Sponsored by: (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com), Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (https://www.a…

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The Fifth Hour: "Attracted to a Metal Cock" 35:39

4d ago35:39

35:39

Maller & Danny G. have another great Friday bonus broadcast! They talk: Garlic Day, Travel Log, Burned Gums, Way to San Jose, Great Outdoors, Gum Stains, Idiom of the Week, Foodie Fun, and more! ...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/…

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Mark Schlereth breaks down differences between college and NFL 14:28

4d ago14:28

14:28

David Haugh speaks with Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth about USC quarterback Caleb Williams, whom the Bears are set to select with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. That conversation leads Schlereth to a thorough breakdown of how different college football is from the NFL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:…

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Which prospect does Mark Schlereth think the Bears should take at No. 9? 12:23

13h ago12:23

12:23

David Haugh and Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth discuss the type of player that Schlereth believes the Bears should target with the No. 9 overall pick in NFL Draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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Best of The Ben Maller Show 38:50

20m ago38:50

38:50

Big Ben talks about reports that Marvin Harrison Jr. is attempting to manipulate the draft, if the Houston Astros are pretenders instead of contenders, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 1 - Manipulation Situation 39:36

1h ago39:36

39:36

Ben Maller talks about reports that Marvin Harrison Jr. is trying to manipulate the draft so he ends up with the Bears, Bills GM Brandon Beane saying that Buffalo doesn't need a "true" No. 1 receiver for Josh Allen, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 2 - Trash Can Malfunction 39:42

1h ago39:42

39:42

Ben Maller talks about the slow start for the Houston Astros and if they are pretenders instead of contenders, if the Orioles should start worrying about Jackson Holliday, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 3 - Hoops Hysteria 38:24

1h ago38:24

38:24

Ben Maller talks about 76ers Paul Reed calling the Knicks an "easier" opponent, Victor Wembanyama saying other NBA stars have reached out to him to join forces, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 4 - Deportation Danger 39:53

1h ago39:53

39:53

Ben Maller discusses if A.J. Brown is in danger of being traded by the Eagles, Lions GM Brad Holmes saying the team isn't taking an "all-in" approach, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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[FULL EPISODE] Mark Schlereth talks Bears, differences between pro & college football 26:22

12h ago26:22

26:22

In a special new episode, David Haugh is joined by Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth! He goes in depth on the vast differences between college and pro football and explains how teams should scout for traits in quarterbacks. A former NFL offensive lineman, Schlereth also breaks down the type of player he'd like to see the Bears draft at No. 9 overal…

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Best of The Ben Maller Show 40:27

10h ago40:27

40:27

Big Ben talks about the latest results of the NBA Play-in Tournament with the Sixers advancing and the Hawks getting eliminated, Jontay Porter getting a lifetime ban from the NBA, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, Puck the World w/ Eddie Garcia, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hour 1 - The Sixer Fixer 37:19

11h ago37:19

37:19

Ben Maller talks about Jimmy Butler and the Heat losing to the Sixers in the NBA play-in tournament, if Trae Young just played his final game for the Hawks after being eliminated by the Bulls, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 2 - Pete Rose Treatment 38:24

11h ago38:24

38:24

Ben Maller talks about Raptors F Jontay Porter getting a lifetime ban for gambling on basketball, if there is a lesson to be learned from this NBA gambling scandal, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 3 - Brandon on the Block? 39:08

11h ago39:08

39:08

Ben Maller talks about the odds that the 49ers will deal WR Brandon Aiyuk before the draft ends, Jalen Hurts making comments about improving the Eagles culture, #AskBen, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 4 - Conniving Kraft 37:33

11h ago37:33

37:33

Ben Maller talks about reports of Robert Kraft meddling with Bill Belichick getting the Falcons job, Belichick dipping his toes into the media world, Puck the World w/ Eddie Garcia, Fact or Fiction, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Babbling about Resurrection | Disruptive Presence 90 36:59

15h ago36:59

36:59

In which John and David consider the insults or comments made about Paul by the Athenians. Ever wondered how a man branded a "babbler" by ancient intellectuals could spark a spiritual revolution? We consider the opposition that Paul encountered, dissecting the term "babbler" and its implications for his message. The often-misinterpreted Greek word …

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This draft looks like a hard one for the Bears to screw up 10:59

1d ago10:59

10:59

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer attempt to project who might be available for the Bears at No. 9 overall in the NFL Draft. It's possible the Bears end up selecting both the top offensive and defensive player in this draft with their pair of top-10 picks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva…

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Bears have little drama around them entering the 2024 NFL Draft 11:50

1d ago11:50

11:50

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how nice it is to have little drama surrounding the Bears as they enter the NFL Draft this year. It's also become clear that the gifts quarterback Caleb Williams has are surpassing any non-football "concerns" that might surround him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.…

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Caleb Williams is drawing more strong NFL comparisons 14:22

6d ago14:22

14:22

David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from a pair of NFL experts who compared soon-to-be Bears quarterback Caleb Williams to both Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre. Also, there's no quarterback competition once Williams is selected, right? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more…

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Best of The Ben Maller Show 40:28

6d ago40:28

40:28

Big Ben talks about the first round of the NBA play-in tournament with the Lakers advancing and the Warriors getting eliminated, Stephen Jones' explanation for the Cowboys dormant offseason, Maller to the Third Degree, The Queen of Hearts w/ La Reina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hour 1 - Curtains Up 38:25

1d ago38:25

38:25

Ben Maller talks about the start of the NBA play-in tournament with the Lakers defeating the Pelicans to move on as the 7th seed and face the Nuggets in the opening round of the playoffs, and the Warriors getting eliminated by the Kings, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hour 2 - Dormant Dallas 38:24

1d ago38:24

38:24

Ben Maller talks about Cowboys VP Stephen Jones addressing the Cowboys slow offseason, if Trevor Lawrence has done enough to earn a massive extension from the Jags, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 3 - Nothing to See Here 38:10

6d ago38:10

38:10

Ben Maller talks about Dodgers P Tyler Glasnow saying that Ohtani's Dodgers teammates never doubted his innocence, why MLB refuses to jettison Angel Hernandez, Too Much or Not Enough, The Queen of Hearts with La Reina, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 4 - Raw Deal 38:50

1d ago38:50

38:50

Ben Maller talks about Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary after getting selected 1st overall in the draft, Patrick Mahomes' words on family and his NFL future, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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[FULL EPISODE] The Caleb Williams era is nearing 42:14

2d ago42:14

42:14

The Bears are just days away from (likely) selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the top pick in the NFL Draft. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how little drama there is around the Bears, especially since the Justin Fields trade was completed. The only real question for the Bears in this draft is which prospect they'll select at No. 9 …

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Best of The Ben Maller Show 33:36

3d ago33:36

33:36

Big Ben talks about Yankees broadcaster John Sterling announcing his retirement, Daniel Jones making comments about his status with the Giants leading up to the draft, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Emma Thompson Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hour 1 - Going, Going, Gone! 39:39

3d ago39:39

39:39

Ben Maller talks about longtime Yankees broadcaster John Sterling suddenly announcing his retirement from the broadcast booth, why it's so hard to find good broadcasters, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 2 - Dime Store Move 38:46

3d ago38:46

38:46

Ben Maller talks about where Daniel Jones sits with the Giants organization as the draft approaches, how much trouble Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is in over this street race lawsuit, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 3 - Funny Money 38:00

3d ago38:00

38:00

Ben Maller talks about Rory McElroy closing in on a $850M LIV Golf deal, Clay Travis getting denied media credentials to the WNBA draft, Maller's Mountain of Money: Emma Thompson Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 4 - As Quiet as a Lamb 38:38

3d ago38:38

38:38

Ben Maller talks about Cowboys CeeDee Lamb and Vikings Justin Jefferson being expected to skip voluntary camp, scouts agreeing that J.J. McCarthy shouldn't be drafted in the first round, Cite the Bite, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Confronting Idolatry in Athens | Disruptive Presence 89 42:50

3d ago42:50

42:50

In which John and David explore the Apostle Paul's reaction to his visit to Athens where he boldly confronted idolatry and introduced the early Christian gospel. Athens, with its pantheon of gods and penchant for debate, provided unusual ground for Paul's missionary zeal. We consider his emotional turmoil amid the city's idols, contrasting it with …

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Best of The Ben Maller Show 30:42

6d ago30:42

30:42

BIg Ben talks about Shohei Ohtani getting cleared by the feds and if we are getting the full picture, Brandon Aiyuk's agent claiming there has been no trade request, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 1 - Quick Investigation 36:23

7d ago36:23

36:23

Ben Maller talks about Shohei Ohtani getting cleared by federal investigators and wonders if we are getting the full story, Kenley Jansen ripping the quality of the MLB baseballs, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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Hour 2 - Pro Taunt 38:13

7d ago38:13

38:13

Ben Maller talks about Brandon Aiyuk's agent saying no trade demand has been made, Joe Burrow wanting the NFL to allow more taunting, Tee Higgins saying he's committed to the Bengals, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Radio - iHeartRadio

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