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The Ben Maynard Program

"Tell Your Story". Everyone has a story. Not just the famous. This is a guest driven program but when we are "guest free", It"s just YOU and ME! I love music and we will talk a lot about it. Enjoy the ride!#podcast #benmaynardprogram #music #tellyourstory #music #spotify #maynard #videopodcast #thebenmaynardprogram@buzzsprout.com #socialmedia #journey

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54:57

EP. 129 We Build The Ultimate April 1976 Playlist

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/04/11

Send us Fan Mail April 1976 is one of those weeks where the radio dial feels like an entire universe. We pull up the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 from the first week of April 1976 and react in real time, from songs we wore out as kids to deep cuts we barely recognize until the title jogs the memory. Along the way we talk about what Top 40 radio edits left out, why certain hooks became permanent, and how a track can rise, fall, or hang on for dear life depending on what the culture wanted that wee...

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EP. 128 Growing Up Under Iran’s Regime And Finding...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/03/29

Send us Fan Mail Most Americans only meet Iran through a headline, a chant, or a talking head. Then Sormeh walks into our studio and calmly says what almost never makes the news: the Iranian people are not the Iranian regime, and many Iranians don’t hate Americans at all. She grew up in Tehran, lived the fear and the censorship, and still has family there, so this isn’t theory or politics for sport. It’s personal. We talk about what it feels like to be a kid forced to chant “Death to America...

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EP. 127 How The Roth Era Made Van Halen A Game Changer

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/03/28

Send us Fan Mail Van Halen didn’t just get popular, they changed what rock music sounded like when the needle hit the record. Craig Dodge joins me after a year of planning to talk through the David Lee Roth era and why those early records still feel loud, hungry, and unreal decades later. We start with the personal stuff, how we go back to Cub Scouts, how Craig first heard “Jamie’s Cryin’,” and why Van Halen's debut still lands like a musical event rather than just another classic rock album....

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EP. 126 We Rewind To 1976 To Pick Must Hear Albums...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/03/22

Send us Fan Mail 1976 is having a moment again, and not as a dusty nostalgia trip. We rewind to the albums turning 50 and lay out a practical listening roadmap for anyone who wants to remember what made the 70s album era so powerful or finally understand why these records still dominate classic rock radio, streaming playlists, and vinyl shelves. We hit the giants and the curveballs: the Doobie Brothers stepping into a new identity with Michael McDonald, Queen expanding their theatrical rock ...

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EP. 125 KISS Destroyer Turns 50 And Still Sounds Massive

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/03/16

Send a text Destroyer turns 50, and I’m not letting that milestone pass quietly. KISS released this album on March 15, 1976, right after KISS Alive! lit the fuse, and you can hear a band going from hungry club monsters to full-on arena legends. I break out the record, the memories, and the little details that made this LP feel larger than life the first time you dropped the needle. A lot of that “larger” comes from producer Bob Ezrin. I talk about his reputation, his hands-on style, and why ...

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The Abrupt End Of A Drunk Show

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/03/15

Send a text The last 20 minutes are the part I can’t fully remember and that’s exactly why we’re talking about it. After our “drunk show” ended abruptly, I went back and watched the footage, and what I saw was a clean, uncomfortable lesson in how fast alcohol can flip the switch on judgment, memory, and basic safety. If you’ve ever said “I’m fine,” or if you’ve ever tried to squeeze a long night of drinking into a short window, this story lands differently. We break down what happened,...

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EP. 124 "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!"....THE DRUNK SHOW Part Deux

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/03/15

Send a text How many drinks does it take before you swear you’re fine, even when your body is clearly not? We put that question on a timer and a breathalyzer, turning a Friday night live hang into a public service experiment with real numbers, real impairment, and a hard line about never driving after drinking. Ben runs “Drunk Show Part Deux” the only way that makes sense: shots on a strict 10 minute schedule, frequent BAC checks, and constant reminders that confidence is not competence. You...

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EP. 123 We Break Down Who Deserves A Spot In The Rock...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/03/07

Send a text Three things collided this week: desert heat, a driverless ride that actually worked, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot that begged for a verdict. After a two-day run at Phoenix’s Extra Innings Music Festival, we came home with sunburned shoulders, a camera roll of Waymo selfies, and a sharper filter for what makes a set soar and a Hall candidate stick. Bret Michaels fired the opener like a pro, Dierks Bentley won over a skeptic with tight musicianship, and Luke Bryan closed...

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EP.122 From Streets To SWAT - What Makes A Good Cop...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/02/22

Send a text A directionless teen takes a wild turn into purpose, discipline, and service—then ends up racing across Morocco on TV. That’s Jim Vaglica’s path: 32 years in law enforcement, 16 on a regional SWAT team, and a front-row role in the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt. We open the door on what policing really feels like from the inside: the adrenaline of a real catch, the judgment calls on domestic calls where an arrest might do more harm than good, and the internal frictions that wear ...

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EP. 121 "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE"!....FROM JASON WITH LOVE!

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/02/14

Send a text A cool 58 degrees, an empty propane tank, and a heroic cup of hot cocoa set the stage for a live Friday night hang that turns into a love letter to radio, a deep dive into Friday the 13th, and a reality check on Valentine’s Day. We kick off with World Radio Day and trace how voices over the air shaped our imaginations, from Dodgers games called through static to morning shows that made the commute feel like a party. That early magic still powers what we do now—podcasts as intimate...

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EP. 120 "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!"....From National Days To...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/02/07

Send us a text Friday Night Live returns with a burst of energy, a few hot takes, and a whole lot of nostalgia. We kick off with quick, friendly reminders to subscribe and jump straight into National Working Naked Day and National Frozen Yogurt Day—because yes, the strange rhythm of our calendar can still make us laugh. Vanilla swirls, cookie dough, and chopped peanut butter cups set the tone: simple treats, simple joy. From there, we celebrate a run of birthdays that spark big conversations...

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EP. 119 Merch, Music Charts, And A Comeback Catch-Up

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/01/31

Send us a text The lights are back on, the hat is on, and we’re rolling with a no-spin catch-up that turns a rough few weeks into fuel. I open the studio door on the cold, the flu, and the beard that survived it all, then lay out how we’re rebuilding momentum: new hats for the community, simpler ways to connect, and a renewed commitment to show up—even when the day job and the sniffles get loud. From there, we stir in some joy. It’s National Hot Chocolate Day, and yes, we get precise: real m...

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EP. 118 MARISA FULLENKAMP...A Young Songwriter, Live...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/01/17

Send us a text Two chords in and you can already feel it: the tug of a small town, the pulse of a busy café, and the stubborn belief that songs should sound like people. We sit down with 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist Marissa Fullenkamp to talk through the craft and courage behind her self-titled debut EP, and she brings the proof—two intimate live performances that turn everyday scenes into something you can hold. Marisa traces her path from humming at the dinner table to piano lessons, ...

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EP. 117 We Revisit January 1980’s Billboard Hits And...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2026/01/11

Send us a text Ready for a time machine that still grooves? We kick off the year by rewinding to the Billboard Hot 100 from the first week of January 1980 and taking a lively, story-rich tour through the songs that defined a moment when radio rotation and word of mouth made hits last. From the O’Jays’ soulful return to Blackfoot’s Southern crunch, from ABBA’s elegant sweep to the Sugarhill Gang’s breakthrough Rapper’s Delight, every stop on this countdown reveals how different genres shared t...

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EP. 116 Three Friends Reflect On 2025, Trade Stories...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/12/28

Send us a text A different backdrop, the same heartbeat. We took the year-end show to the patio and opened the door to a free-flowing conversation with friends—part celebration, part confession, all connection. Between mic tests, guest links, and a stubborn winter cough, we found a groove that felt like a living room: holidays recapped, family updates shared, and a few brave toasts to what’s next. We zoomed out to see where the show traveled this year—six continents, 57 countries, and a surp...

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EP. 115 IT'S THE CHRISTMAS SHOW 2025!

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/12/15

Send us a text Holiday shows should feel like a living room: a little noisy, full of laughter, and anchored by stories that matter. This Christmas special does exactly that. We start with a simple question—what does Christmas mean to you?—and follow it into memories of ping pong tournaments in the garage, first stereos with eight-track decks, and the shared magic of waking up to a tree that somehow made a whole year feel brighter. Then we read Luke 2 and sit with the humility and hope of a ch...

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EP. 114 BILLBOARD'S 50 "BEST" BANDS....WHAT A JOKE!

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/12/11

Send us a text Rock deserves better than vague labels and fuzzy math. So we pulled up Billboard’s “50 Best Rock Bands” and put it under a bright stage light, testing every pick against a simple, honest standard: influence, longevity, catalog depth, cultural impact, and rock radio airplay. When “rock” balloons to include pop, funk, and industrial, the rankings break. We call out the genre creep, make the case for the true architects, and then rebuild the canon with a cleaner set of rules. We ...

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EP. 113 ASHLEY FELTON! Blending 90s Heart With...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/12/06

Send us a text Country music hits different when you hear the story behind the song. We welcome Southern California’s own Ashley Felton, a powerhouse vocalist who blends the heart of 90s country with a bold, modern edge—and a schedule packed with 150-plus shows a year. We talk about the real work of building a career today: how to win over a room with covers, invite them into your originals, and make the numbers add up when recording a single costs thousands and streaming pays in pennies. As...

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EP. 112 From Ranch Life To The Road, Olivia Harms...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/11/15

Send us a text If you miss steel guitar, two-step tempos, and songs born from real work and long roads, you’ll love this one. We welcome Olivia Harms—a ranch-raised artist carrying the torch for true country western honky tonk—who opens up about life on a cattle ranch, the Bakersfield legends who shaped her ear, and why she proudly swims against the pop-country current. From Oregon roots to Texas bars, from George Strait shoutouts to Buck Owens sparkle, Olivia lays out how her sound came to b...

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EP. 111 Valor And Faith: Mel Borden’s Journey

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/11/08

Send us a text A firefight in a jungle clearing. A river turned to splinters by a Browning Automatic Rifle. A mountain trail threaded through rocks and rigged with explosives. Then months of hospitals, traction, and quiet miracles. That’s the terrain of our time with Mel Borden—101st Airborne veteran, Purple Heart recipient, husband, father, and man of unwavering faith—who finally tells the story he resisted for decades. We trace the path from jump school to an ill-fated ceremonial drop in I...

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