Podcasts about Big Ben

June 11 – Ep. 103: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss Mike McCarthy's OTAs, which are being described as notably more intense and structured than Mike Tomlin's in recent years. Will players burn out toward the end of the season, as Ben Roethlisberger suggested, or is that a silly thought? Next, we discuss Big Ben's record prediction of 12-5, and whether or not that is too optimistic. We offer our early record predictions as well. For the last topic, we dive into Brendan Sorsby's mess in the NCAA, and why it's an awful thing not only for college football, but for sports in general. We wrap up the show with a listener question about an under-the-radar trade candidate. Thank you for joining us for this 40-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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.

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.

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.

Netflix star Antoni Porowski (Queer Eye) has teamed up with National Geographic for a new T.V. show called “Best in the World with Antoni Porowski”. We discussed how the main engineer behind London's Big Ben keeps it ticking, Paris' cycling culture and secret historic furniture warehouse, Lucha Libre in Mexico City, and much more. Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

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.

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.

Big Ben talks about Victor Wembanyama playing poorly and the Spurs giving up Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Knicks, an arrest warrant being issued for WR Brandon Aiyuk for speeding, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Aaron Donald flirting with the idea of coming out of retirement to return to the Rams, an NBA Finals preview and who Ben thinks will take home the title, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Myles Garrett getting traded from the Browns to the Rams, Russell Wilson choosing a broadcasting gig with CBS over playing for the Jets, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Alanis Morissette Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Ben Maller Show, Big Ben talks about Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals with the Spurs beating the Thunder in a devastating loss for Oklahoma City. Plus, Ben talks about the MLB labor talks and may need a cap, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben heads back to the audio sweatshop for another chaotic edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, spinning wild tales from the Naked City that sound too bizarre to be true. From an awkward run-in with “royalty” at the legendary Pastrami Queen to castles, abstract art, museum snobs, and a Belichickian-style death stare that could freeze lava, this episode is loaded with vintage Maller storytelling. Ben also reveals the universal survival phrase for anyone trapped in a fancy, bougie museum by family members pretending to understand modern art. Plus, a mini tribute to the late great Anthony Bourdain and a preview of the long-awaited return of NFL Book’em featuring new twists like the Maller Hopper. Subscribe, review, and spread the gospel of the Maller Militia. 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 Instagram @BenMallerOnFOX ... #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben heads back to the audio sweatshop for another chaotic edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, spinning wild tales from the Naked City that sound too bizarre to be true. From an awkward run-in with “royalty” at the legendary Pastrami Queen to castles, abstract art, museum snobs, and a Belichickian-style death stare that could freeze lava, this episode is loaded with vintage Maller storytelling. Ben also reveals the universal survival phrase for anyone trapped in a fancy, bougie museum by family members pretending to understand modern art. Plus, a mini tribute to the late great Anthony Bourdain and a preview of the long-awaited return of NFL Book’em featuring new twists like the Maller Hopper. Subscribe, review, and spread the gospel of the Maller Militia. 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 Instagram @BenMallerOnFOX ... #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Thunder losing Game 6 of the WCF against the Spurs and who had the edge in the pivotal Game 7, the MLB owners salary cap proposal to the players, 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 returns to the Factory of Fun — the remote audio sweatshop powering another chaotic edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast! This one’s for the true P1 zealots of the Maller Militia as Big Ben takes a nostalgic trip through the legendary madness of Newbie Night. From Jersey to Vancouver, the phones lit up with unforgettable characters, viral moments, oddball legends, Moose McGillycuddy’s, Goldilocks, and the kind of late-night lunacy only nocturnal radio can provide. But wait, there’s more! Benny also dives headfirst into foodie fun territory with tales from the restaurant world, including the mystery of Apple Pie backed beans and the latest Burrito Bonanza winner — a tortured celebrity sports fan finally tasting victory. It’s sarcastic, absurd, spicy, and unfiltered. Listen, subscribe, give five stars, and spread the gospel with good old-fashioned word-of-mouth advertising! 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.

Big Ben talks about Jaxson Dart getting slack for introducing President Trump, James Harden's attitude after the Cavaliers got swept out of the playoffs by the Knicks, Maller's Mountain of Money: Lenny Kravitz Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the holdup with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens agreeing to a new deal, Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy having conflicting comments about their relationship in the QB room, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amidst the increasing urgency of powering data centers, a new solution has entered the mix: send them out to sea. In this episode, Shayle speaks to Garth Sheldon-Coulson, co-founder and CEO of Panthalassa. The company is building 85-meter steel "nodes" – taller than Big Ben – that it deploys into the deep ocean. These untethered, self-propelled nodes harness wave energy to power AI clusters, then beam their data back to land via satellite. The technology isn't without its fair share of logistic complications, but it nonetheless offers a pathway to powering the AI boom that's largely independent from grid or fuel constraints. Shayle and Garth cover topics including: - The physics and mechanics that power Panthalassa's nodes - The significance of building an autonomous fleet - The energy generation waiting to be tapped in the open ocean - The logistics and unit economics behind scaling Panthalassa's technology - Why deep-sea compute is well-suited for long-running workloads like inference and reinforcement learning - Catalyst: AI scaling pathways: On grid, on edge, off grid, off planet - Catalyst: How to build more hydropower - Latitude Media: Are Thiel-funded floating data centers enough to make wave energy pencil?  - Open Circuit: Grid utilization vs expansion: The 100 GW debate - Latitude Media: What geothermal can learn from offshore wind's demise Credits: Hosted by Shayle Kann. Produced and edited by Max Savage Levenson. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is our executive editor. Catalyst is brought to you by EnergyHub. EnergyHub helps utilities build next-generation virtual power plants that unlock reliable flexibility at every level of the grid. See how EnergyHub helps unlock the power of flexibility at scale, and deliver more value through cross-DER dispatch with their leading Edge DERMS platform, by visiting energyhub.com. Tune into Critical Capital, a brand new podcast from Crux and Latitude Studios. Hosted by Crux CEO Alfred Johnson, Critical Capital explores the interlocking forces powering clean and critical infrastructure. Join us every other Tuesday for in-depth conversations at the intersection of energy, government, finance, and global markets. Listen here, or wherever you get podcasts. Catalyst is brought to you by FischTank PR, an award-winning climate and energy tech, renewables, and sustainability-focused PR firm dedicated to elevating the work of both early-stage and established companies. Learn more about their PR approach and how they can support your company's messaging by visiting ⁠fischtankpr.com⁠.

Big Ben talks about the Spurs losing Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals following a poor performance from Wemby, Packers RB Josh Jacobs getting arrested for domestic violence, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech breaks down the political fallout from President Trump's Iran deal, what it means for America's foreign policy, and why the outcome could become a defining test for Vice President JD Vance. Ben is joined by author and scholar Os Guinness to discuss his new book, “A Freedom Like No Other: America 250 and the Restoration of the American Republic,” the crisis of American freedom, and whether the republic can be restored on its 250th anniversary.  Later, former senator, governor, ambassador, and congressman Sam Brownback joins the show to discuss his book “China's War on Faith” and why America must rethink its dependence on China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Ben talks about James Harden rubber-stamping his playoff performance for the Cavs after they get swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Maller Scale of Concern for the Dodgers, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Lenny Kravitz Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben brings out the Maller Scale of Concern for Dodgers SS Mookie Betts, if the Brewers are being irresponsible by letting Jacob Misiorowski empty the tank like this in May, Dwyane Wade's claim that Victor Wembanyama has no weakness, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Rodgers news hits differently when it's big enough to find you while you're out of the country, and that's where we start from the basement. We talk through what Rodgers coming back to Pittsburgh means for the Steelers right now, not as a fantasy, but as a real “win now” window. I lay out why this roster looks like a legit playoff team on paper, what still has to break right, and why it's too early to throw around Super Bowl contender like it's a guarantee. From there, we get nerdy in the best way: quarterback fundamentals, footwork, and why seeing a young QB drill something like a three-step drop can spark a bigger question about the college football pipeline. We break down under-center mechanics, pro-style timing, anticipation throws, and the difference between the clean “handbook” version of the position and the real NFL moments where protection fails and you survive on feel, instincts, and experience. If you love the chess match side of football, this part is for you. We also dig into the offensive line as a chemistry problem, not just a talent problem. OTAs are for shuffling pieces, testing combinations, and finding the five who actually function as one unit. Then we close with something personal: celebrating Ashley's seminary graduation and what it takes for a whole family to support a long-term goal. Subscribe, share this with a Steelers fan, and leave a review with your prediction: what's the Steelers' final record with Rodgers under center?

Big Ben talks about the Spurs taking down the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, James Harden's continued poor performance for the Cavaliers, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben heads to the Big Apple and immediately suffers a fashion faceplant worthy of a Manhattan walk of shame. On this Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Ben shares tales from the naked city that never sleeps while chasing his older brother around New York like an overcaffeinated tourist with giant bozo the clown shoes that left him as numb as a bug. From rooftop parks, legendary pizza and bagel stops to numb feet and urban chaos, Maller pulls back the curtain on his life outside the overnight microphones. Ben also reveals why he gets emotionally attached to the eccentric late-night callers who become part of his extended radio family — and why he starts worrying when longtime characters suddenly disappear from the airwaves. Subscribe, follow, and help keep the Pirate Ship sailing. 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 Instagram @BenMallerOnFOX ... #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Aaron Rodgers finally coming to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers to play for one more season, the OKC Thunder losing Game 1 of the WCF at home to the San Antonio Spurs, Maller's Mountain of Money: Pete Townshend Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben heads to the Big Apple and immediately suffers a fashion faceplant worthy of a Manhattan walk of shame. On this Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Ben shares tales from the naked city that never sleeps while chasing his older brother around New York like an overcaffeinated tourist with giant bozo the clown shoes that left him as numb as a bug. From rooftop parks, legendary pizza and bagel stops to numb feet and urban chaos, Maller pulls back the curtain on his life outside the overnight microphones. Ben also reveals why he gets emotionally attached to the eccentric late-night callers who become part of his extended radio family — and why he starts worrying when longtime characters suddenly disappear from the airwaves. Subscribe, follow, and help keep the Pirate Ship sailing. 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 Instagram @BenMallerOnFOX ... #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Magical Big Ben belfry ambience for fighting off procrastination or for mechanically induced focus. 10 hours of Big Ben, clock innards, musical plucks, London street ambience, and classic British broadcasting.____If I were to quickly pitch the episode ingredients: we have a sprinkling of Big Ben, London street ambience, and a 60-year-old BBC episode I found online. Tossed together with all sorts of clocks and drifty stuff. I imagine we are amongst the bells of the belfry with an FM Radio. Enjoying whatever magical clock-mechanic sounds happen all around. (I envision the magic fits between Tinker Bell and Rube Goldberg.)All of the above is meant for procrastination thumping sounds, get a bunch of work done!Ok, so lately I've been listening to What's All This Then, a delightful podcast hosted by two British expats and a guest covering British minutiae. So like beans on toast, why British folks don't rinse their dishes after lathering them in bubbles, et al. During a recent episode, a host mentioned that if you were to stand at the base of the Elizabeth Tower — or, as yanks know it, “Big Ben” and listen to BBC Radio 4, you will hear the live recording of the bell before the sound can travel down from the heights. Radio signals travel faster than sound waves. And that was all I needed to spiral into a manic mini-obsession over Big Ben... Also Big Ben is just the bell?I listened myself to BBC 4—the bell's gong plays at the top of the hour and the ringing is live. I also learned Humpty Dumpty wasn't a cannon(?)I did my best to explain all of the above to my wife over dinner, including the Humpty bit, and she was like, “I thought Humpty was an egg?”Also, I was like, “Hon — did you know A1 is not American? And they've got this whole other brown meat sauce!”She's like, “This is the most boring conversation I've ever had.”I reminded her that she regularly shares the contents of her dreams during meals. The night before, she recounted Six Flags opening a location in our basement and the cat got lost down there. You want to talk boring? Recounting efforts to rescue a cat out of a dream-basement tilt-a-whirl. PS: Nerd stuff — if you guessed that I positioned the hands of the... Big Ben clock(?) to 7:30 as an homage to the late great emcee Big L (from his track Criminal Slang)—you would be correct. "If you 7:30, that mean you crazy..." And the title is referencing a super nerdy mash-up of DJ eccentrics and jazz/funk drummers.Have a nice weekend!

Big Ben pulls back the curtain for a wild Friday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast with stories you won’t hear anywhere else. While his radio career has crossed paths with legendary stations like WEEI and 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, Maller reveals the most outrageous personal “award” he’s ever received — courtesy of a diehard member of the Maller Militia making a permanent commitment to the show. Ben thought he was getting punked during the shocking reveal. Plus, Maller reveals a painful medical mishap at “the office” that temporarily damaged the golden pipes and his prized “moneymaker.” It’s chaos, comedy, behind-the-scenes radio war stories, and unfiltered weekend podcast madness. Subscribe, follow, and help fuel the audio supply chain across the Blue Marble seven days a week. It’s another chaotic, laugh-filled weekend pod packed with exclusive stories, radio war tales, and classic Maller mayhem. Subscribe, follow, and help feed the overnight audio supply chain. 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.

Big Ben talks about the Knicks easily winning Game 2 of the ECF against the Cavs, Matthew Stafford getting a big money contract extension from the Rams, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Spurs losing Game 2 of the WCF to the Thunder amid way too many turnovers, Aaron Rodgers crediting his wife that no one has seen for his decision to come back to play one more year for the Steelers, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Knicks mounting an amazing 4th quarter comeback against the Cavaliers to win Game 1 of the ECF, Chiefs WR Rashee Rice getting some jailtime for violating probation with marijuana, Maller to the Third Degree, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech dives into the startling New York Times-Siena poll numbers revealing a country fractured by age. While older Americans largely support the President's military actions in Iran, voters under 44 are opposed and deeply pessimistic about the economy. Fox News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume weighs in on whether the war is a strategic victory or a failure and the potential for an AOC or Gavin Newsom run in the future. Later, Rep. Nancy Mace joins the show to discuss her race for Governor of South Carolina. She outlines her plan to eliminate state income tax and why she is retiring from a broken Congress that prioritizes clicks over substance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Ben talks about the Thunder losing at home to the Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Saints GM Mickey Loomis making comments about Alvin Kamara's fit on the roster, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Pete Townshend Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Knicks are rolling into the Eastern Conference Finals against a Cleveland team that just played two seven-game series. We break down why New York's plus -19.8 net rating makes this Eastern Conference Final feel less like a series and more like a formality. Then the West Coast superstar slump report: Fernando Tatis Jr. has gone 46 games without a home run, Cal Raleigh is hitting .161, and Rafael Devers is nowhere near the player San Francisco paid for. Plus, 20-year-old Colt Emerson makes his MLB debut for Seattle after signing the largest pre-service extension in baseball history. JP Crawford is a free agent after 2026. The clock is ticking. Also on the show: the next number one MLB Draft pick nobody is talking about, a live Spurs vs OKC update, and Ben went geoduck hunting. Sharp takes. West Coast bias. Backed by data. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Big Ben and K Winn. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Knicks ECF: Is Cleveland Already Dead? 5:41 MLB: Tatis, Raleigh & Devers Are All Broken Right Now 7:42 46 Games. Zero Home Runs. What Is Happening to Tatis? 13:34 The Next #1 Pick Nobody Is Talking About 16:40 Colt Emerson Arrives. JP Crawford's Clock Is Ticking. 21:50 Spurs vs OKC Mid Game 24:18 Ben Went Geoduck Hunting  

Big Ben talks about the Detroit Pistons getting blown out at home in Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Steelers finally coming to terms with Aaron Rodgers for one more season, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben recaps the NFL Schedule Release Day and what are the biggest takeaways that we take away from each team's schedule + Big Ben’s Lame Jokes of the Week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben recaps the opening chapter of his week-long Commonwealth crusade and the Maller Odyssey to Maine as only the Beethoven of B.S. can. This edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast features lighthouse lore, a Monet moment, the zombie-apocalypse starter kit, paying double for parking, McDonald’s Happy Meal Buckets, the Hype Man from Hell, and preparing for atmospheric reentry turbulence. Add in bachelor parties, naval victories, random roadside adventures, and the inside skinny from behind the microphones, and you’ve got essential weekend listening for the Maller Militia. A must-download travel log packed with chaos, comedy, oddball characters, and classic Benny Brightside storytelling. 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.

Chris Plank fills in for Big Ben and talks about the Cavaliers going up 3-2 on the Pistons as they try to move on to the ECF and face off against the Knicks, the NFL kicking off the 2026 season with a Super Bowl rematch, Lane Kiffin's latest controversy, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about the Spurs beating up on the Minnesota and moving within one win of advancing to the Western Conference Finals, the latest highlights from the 2026 NFL schedule, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech opens with the fallout from the Virginia Supreme Court's decision on Democrats' redistricting push, the national reaction from party leaders and media figures, and why the fight over maps became a revealing test of political overreach. Next, Adam Carolla joins the show to explain why California has become nearly impossible to rebuild, especially in Malibu and the Palisades. Adam and Ben discuss overregulation, the “safety first” mentality, the Coastal Commission, and whether California voters are ready to reject the politics that keep the state stuck. Later, Rachel Campos-Duffy joins Ben to discuss her new book, "All American Patriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of America's Greatness,” the importance of family road trips, and why love of country should be passed down through stories, travel, and gratitude.

Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about the Lakers getting swept out of the 2nd round by the OKC Thunder, the Cavs evening their series against the Pistons, why LeBron is the "C-Word", the latest reveals of the NFL schedule, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting cut is brutal. Getting cut on Hard Knocks is a whole different kind of pain. Roosevelt “Rosie” Nix sits down with us to tell the parts of his story most fans never hear, from being labeled “too small” out of Ohio to choosing Kent State because the coaches believed in him first, and how that early trust shaped everything that came next.We talk about Rosie's roots as a defensive lineman, why sacks were always the goal, and how he trained for the NFL as an “athlete” while teams projected him at linebacker, fullback, or anywhere he could help. Then we get into the hard turn: Atlanta, cameras, learning an entirely new offensive language, and a cut that sent him back home to teach at his high school while he kept training for a second chance that was not guaranteed.That second chance shows up in Pittsburgh, and it comes with a twist. Rosie breaks down what it's like to be told by Mike Tomlin, in a quick locker room moment, that you're switching again and you have seconds to decide. We dig into special teams as a career lifeline, the core four phases, why kickoff coverage became his stage, and how belief plus relentless work can turn a “role player” into someone teams actually game plan for. We also catch up on life after football, mental health, and Rosie's new chapter in franchising with Playa bowls.Footbahlin Merch:https://footbahlin-with-ben-roethlisberger.clockwise.io/products

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 fills in for Big Ben and talks about the Timberwolves evening their series against the Spurs with Victor Wembanyama getting ejected for a flagrant 2 elbow, why the New York Knicks have put the league on notice, the NBA lottery, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old Alexander Jordan, terrified of being buried alive during one of his cataleptic fits, rigs a bell from his crypt to his nephew's bedroom — so that if he wakes inside the coffin, he can ring for help. But his nephew Ramsey has been waiting a long time to inherit the Jordan place, and a bell that rings in the dead of night can be silenced more than one way.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Case of the Chateau-Margaux” (October 12, 1977) ***WD00:45:49.691 = Creeps By Night, “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan” (July 13, 1944)01:15:20.185 = The Crime Club, “Cupid Can Be Deadly” (October 16, 1947) ***WD01:43:49.472 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Mad Men Strike Swiftly” (January 05, 1947)02:08:13.766 = CBC Deep Night, “Birth” (July 08, 2005)02:39:10.152 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Vacation With Death” (November 26, 1971) ***WD03:07:52.353 = Diary of Fate, “Joe Mattuck” (March 16, 1948) ***WD03:36:20.390 = Dimension X, “Potters of Firsk” (July 28, 1950) ***WD04:03:51.650 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Stand-In For Death” (December 26, 1944) ***WD04:15:18.925 = The Eleventh Hour, “Bad Day for Big Ben” (1960's – Early 1970's) ***WD04:45:09.364 = Escape, “The Day The General Died” (April 16, 1949)05:14:36.099 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0654

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.

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.