Podcasts about Third degree

Ben Maller talks about the Lamar Jackson hype thrown out by WR Rashod Bateman, Shaedeur Sanders picking up 2 speeding tickets in the span of 12 days, the Chiefs planning to use Travis Kelce early and often in 2025, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Thunder getting dominated in Game 6 by the Pacers as Indiana forces a Game 7 in the NBA Finals, Ravens WR Rashod Bateman hyping up Lamar Jackson heading into the season, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about reports that the Steelers traded George Pickens to accommodate the wants and needs of Aaron Rodgers, Jair Alexander joining the Ravens and how that will work out, Jerry Jones giving Cowboys cheerleaders a 400% increase in pay, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Lakers being sold for $10 billion to Mark Walter of the Guggenheim Group, reports that the Steelers traded George Pickens to appease Aaron Rodgers, Maller to the Third Degree, another edition of #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ben Maller talks about Desmond Bane of the Grizzlies getting traded for four unprotected first-round picks to the Orlando Magic, the paranoia over the number of picks the Magic gave up, what this trade means for Ja Morant's future in Memphis, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the SF Giants, Desmond Bane getting traded from the Grizzlies to the Orlando Magic for FOUR first-round picks, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week's Indie Artist Music Hustle with Blonde Intelligence. I am your host, Ms. Roni, and I always seek to give you exquisite cranial repertoire. Maxx Osama takes us behind the curtain of his dual life as both a culinary creator and musical artist in this captivating episode of Indie Artist Music Hustle. The Tennessee-based independent musician opens up about how his early passion for poetry evolved into hip-hop artistry, creating a foundation for authentic storytelling that defines his sound today."I cook on beats and I cook in restaurants," Maxx shares with refreshing candor, explaining how he balances his day job at a buffet-style restaurant with his true calling as a musician. With over 100 professional releases under his belt, his prolific output comes from a place of genuine creative urgency – often recording two to three tracks daily when inspiration strikes.The conversation dives deep into the evolving landscape of hip-hop, where Maxx navigates the delicate balance between lyrical complexity and mainstream appeal. He thoughtfully addresses how today's music industry often feels "more like a popularity contest than a talent contest," yet remains committed to versatility without compromising his artistic integrity. His recent singles "Third Degree" and "My Story" showcase this adaptability, with the latter evolving into an ongoing series born from personal loss and emotional expression.What stands out most is Maxx's global perspective on artistic collaboration. Having worked with producers and artists from Australia, the UK, and across the United States, he embraces the borderless nature of modern music creation. His involvement in "The Heist" – an ambitious project bringing together 20 artists through Shadow Works Entertainment – demonstrates his commitment to community and creative partnership.Whether discussing the challenges of capturing audience attention in the first few seconds of a track, the implications of AI in music production, or the authenticity behind rap beefs, Maxx offers nuanced insights that will resonate with creators and music lovers alike. Search "Maxx Osama" on any streaming platform to experience his music, and reach out for collaborations regardless of genre or geography – this is an artist genuinely open to connection and creative exchange.Support the show

Ben Maller talks about Miami-Dade County authorities seeking to arrest former NFL player Antonio Brown on a charge of attempted murder, Jets owner Woody Johnson being in talks to purchase a stake in English Premier League soccer franchise Crystal Palace, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Florida Panthers blowing a 3-0 lead to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, Miami-Dade County seeking to arrest Antonio Brown for attempted murder, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about five teams denying permission to the Knicks to interview for their head coaching position, Tom Thibodeau taking out a full-page ad in the NY Times to thank the fans, Adam Silver saying ESPN has 'always been about more hardcore basketball', Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Pacers completing another comeback to win Game 3 against the Thunder and take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals, five teams denying the Knicks the opportunity to interview their coaches, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Aaron Rodgers' first press conference as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the NBA Finals having record low ratings, 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 Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder having the lowest TV ratings in 18 years, SGA & the Thunder being listed as 5.5-point favorites in Indiana for Game 3, Shaq's podcast partner suggesting a cell phone ban in NBA crowds, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the daughters of Jim Irsay taking over the ownership of the Indianapolis Colts, QB Anthony Richardson seeking a second opinion about his injured shoulder, the Packers firing DB Jaire Alexander, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Edmonton Oilers getting blown out by the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, ownership of the Indianapolis Colts transferring to the daughters of Jim Irsay, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Michael J. Fox Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the forecast for the future of Kirk Cousins as the trade market dries up, Nick Chubb joining the Houston Texans, Bills RB James Cook not showing up for anything and putting his house up for sale, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Pacers getting blown out by the Thunder in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, what's next for Kirk Cousins as the NFL trade market dries up, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Aaron Rodgers finally signing a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, if critics are being too harsh on Rodgers, how the relationship will go between Rodgers and Mike Tomlin, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers sending the Thunder to an improbable loss in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Aaron Rodgers finally signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, 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 talks about reports that many Knicks players are unhappy with Jalen Brunson's father having such a strong presence on the coaching staff, Adam Silver talking about the perceived lack of interest in 2 small market teams in the Finals, Maller to the Third Degree, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Leon Draisaitl scoring a goal in OT to bring the Oilers to a 1-0 lead over the Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, reports that Knicks players are unhappy with Jalen Brunson's father having a such a big voice in the organization, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the New York Knicks deciding to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald giving Sam Darnold a vote of confidence, 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 Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald giving Sam Darnold a vote of confidence, if the Texans should be concerned about CJ Stroud's health, Cowboys DB Trevon Diggs being in-line to lose $500k for not showing up to offseason workouts, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about reports that the Toronto Raptors and Giannis Antetokounmpo have 'mutual interest' and if the Raptors should go all-in to get him, why people are upset with Joe Flacco for saynig he's "not a mentor" in the Browns' QB competition, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Dana Carvey Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about people being upset with Joe Flacco for saying he's 'not a mentor' in the Browns' QB competition, T.J. Watt having a big contract offer from the Steelers on the table, but no deal yet, Barkley being the cover-boy for Madden 26, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Jalen Brunson defending Tom Thibodeau and if the Knicks coach is actually on the hot seat, reports that players and coaches are frustrated with Karl-Anthony Towns' defensive habits, the level of excitement for the NBA Finals, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Dodgers winning the weekend series against the Yankees in convincing fashion, the idea that Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is on the hot seat, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about what stood out from Bears QB Caleb Williams' comments about wanting to play for the Vikings, Williams downplaying the chatter about his father wanting an ownership stake in the Bears, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Thunder defeating a hapless Timberwolves team to advance to the NBA Finals, Caleb Williams commenting about wanting to play for the Vikings, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Knicks failing to even the series against the Pacers in Game 4, Hasson Reddick not showing up to Bucs OTAs, 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 new Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick not showing up to team OTAs, Bengals WR JaMarr Chase saying that maybe they should play in preseason games, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Cowboys plan to protect George Pickens, the NFL admitting that it 'probably has to adjust' following Joe Burrow's complaint about the schedule, WR Brandin Cooks saying that the QB battle in New Orleans is "going to be fun to watch," Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Minnesota Timberwolves falling short against the Thunder in Game 4 with poor performances from their stars, a Cowboys insider saying that George Pickens is "being shielded" in Dallas, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Lenny Kravitz Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Rich Paul saying LeBron James does NOT run the Lakers, Danica Patrick recently opened up and described her relationship with Aaron Rodgers as "emotionally abusive," Maller to the Third Degree, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Pacers epic meltdown as they allow the Knicks to come back from being down 20 to win Game 3, Rich Paul claiming that LeBron James does NOT run the Lakers, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Thunder winning easily over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the WCF and who is to blame for Minnesota, if the Pirates could really trade away their star pitcher Paul Skenes, 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 talks about if the Pirates could deal ace Paul Skenes, if Pirates GM Ben Cherington is lying to protect leverage or if Skenes is really untouchable, if Juan Soto's departure was part of a "master plan" for the Yankees, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the unexpected passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay and how he will be remembered, his quirky side as an NFL owner, where his death leaves the Colts franchise going forward, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Knicks choking away a big lead against the Pacers late in the 4Q of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the death of Colts owner Jim Irsay at age 65, Maller to the Third Degree, another edition of #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Mets manager saying Juan Soto will be fine because he's Juan Soto, Alex Cora missing a Red Sox game for his daughter's graduation, where the Pope's fandom ranks among celebrity sports allegiances, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the OKC Thunder destroying the Timberwolves in the 2nd half of Game 1 and who is to blame for Minnesota, the Mets manager coming out in defense of Juan Soto, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about what it will take to get people jazzed up about the teams in the NBA Conference Finals, why the perception persists that small market teams in the Conference Finals hurts ratings, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the continued attempts to ban the "tush push" as a vote comes this Wednesday, what it will take to get people excited about the NBA Conference Finals, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Jack Johnson Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Denver Nuggets getting blown out in Game 7 against the Thunder as OKC advances to the Western Conference Finals, the 49ers locking up Brock Purdy with a contract extension, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, Are You Smarter Than an FSR Tech Queen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about who benefits the most from the 49ers signing Brock Purdy to a 5-year, $265 million contract extension, what the timing of this announcement tells us, the fact that Purdy has a no-trade clause, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about why Jalen Brunson and the Knicks couldn't close out the series in Boston, who was the biggest X-factor in the Celtics' win, if this loss is an anomaly or a sign of pending doom for the Knicks, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Minnesota Timberwolves advancing to the Western Conference Finals and the Warriors getting eliminated without Steph Curry, Jalen Brunson and the Knicks being unable to close out their series against the Celtics in Game 5, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Jayson Tatum undergoing surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon, the realistic expectations for Tatum once he returns, who deserves the most blame for the Cavs exit from the playoffs, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Pete Rose & Shoeless Joe Jackson getting reinstated back into baseball, Jayson Tatum undergoing surgery to repair his torn Achilles, Maller to the Third Degree, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.