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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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63:48

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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EP. 110 A Friday Night With Ben: From Malört Mayhem...

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2025/11/08

Send us a text The phones won’t stop ringing, the Malört keeps pouring, and somehow we still manage to time-travel back to the moment music met television and everything changed. We kick off with the Malört Challenge and a flurry of live calls, then pivot to a genuine, grounded tribute to veterans as we gear up for a special in-studio conversation with Vietnam veteran and author Mel Borden. Along the way, we share a programming note about country artist Olivia Harms, because good stories and ...

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EP. 109 From MTV’s Birth To Billboard’s Top 40:...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/11/01

Send us a text Ready to drop into a very specific moment when radio ruled and MTV was just learning to crawl? We spin the clock back to November 1, 1981 and walk through the Billboard Top 40, blending chart facts with the stories, studio secrets, and memories that make these songs glow again. We start by setting the ground rules—Hot 100 vs Top 40 vs AC—then dive straight into the countdown. Expect a wide-angle view: the Go-Go’s shaking up pop with Our Lips Are Sealed, Pat Benatar powering ea...

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EP. 108 IT'S HALLOWEEN! Our Top 10 Halloween Movies:...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/10/25

Send us a text Three longtime friends sit down to build the ultimate Halloween watchlist—and accidentally write a love letter to the entire horror genre. We start with a simple premise: the best movies to watch in October don’t need jack-o’-lanterns on screen, they just need that unmistakable fall feeling. From Universal monsters to modern slashers, from moody thrillers to cult parodies, we mix personal favorites with film craft insights and the kind of late-night stories only movie nerds can...

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EP. 107 "GALE BIRD"....Country Music, Faith, Marriage...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/10/18

Send us a text What if a country song could change the way you love the people closest to you? We sit down with Josh Gale and Sean Monahan of Charleston’s Gale Bird to unpack their high-energy live show, the heart behind their new single “Roses,” and why they reject the “Christian country” box while still writing about what God cares about: marriage, courage, humility, and hope. From the first riff, you’ll hear what sets them apart—lush harmonies, big-time guitar solos, and a commitment to e...

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EP. 106 RIP ACE FREHLEY....MY TRIBUTE TO THE SPACEMAN!

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/10/17

Send us a text The news hit like a power chord: Ace Frehley, the Space Ace who helped launch KISS into legend, is gone at 74. We didn’t plan this show, but some losses demand a pause, a story, and a stack of records. So we pulled the vinyl, opened the gatefolds, and traced how one guitarist turned curiosity into devotion—from hearing KISS Alive for the first time to wearing out Love Gun on a summer wall with a boombox and friends. We walk through Ace’s DNA as a player and writer: the early c...

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EP. 105 "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE"! The "Greatest" Greatest...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/10/11

Send us a text What if a single album could define an era, spark a memory, and convert a newcomer in one spin? We dive into the compilations that earned permanent residency in car stereos, living rooms, and playlists—records that are more than samplers, they’re time machines. From Queen’s precision-crafted anthems to CCR’s jukebox grit, from the Eagles’ California melancholy to the Beatles’ Red and Blue masterclass in evolution, we trace how the best greatest-hits collections tell a bigger st...

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EP. 104 From No-Show to Big Show: Sheriff Chad Bianco...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/10/04

Send us a text The show opened on an empty chair and an honest apology—and then turned into one of our most substantive conversations yet. Sheriff Chad Bianco, longtime Riverside County law enforcement leader and 2026 California gubernatorial candidate, sat down with us to map out practical, fast-acting ways to tackle the problems Californians feel every day: $4+ gas, brazen theft, encampments, soaring insurance risk from fires, and schools that feel more political than practical. We start w...

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EP. 103 "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!"....The One-Hit Wonder...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/09/27

Send us a text Ever wondered about the untold stories behind those songs that dominated the airwaves for just a fleeting moment? Friday Night Live takes you on a musical journey through decades of one-hit wonders, revealing the surprising connections and career trajectories that followed these brief moments of fame. After catching up on recent events (including a nostalgic alumni gathering that kept the conversation flowing until midnight), I dive into what makes certain albums true masterpi...

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EP. 102 KISS Alive! at 50: How One Live Album Changed...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/09/13

Send us a text Fifty years ago, a struggling band in makeup and platform boots released an album that would not only save their career but reshape music history. KISS Alive, celebrating its golden anniversary this month, stands as perhaps the most consequential live album ever recorded. Before September 1975, KISS had released three studio albums that failed to capture the explosive energy of their theatrical live shows. The band was considering leaving their label, Casablanca Records, which...

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EP. 101 Breakfast with Ben: Music Memories and...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/09/06

Send us a text What makes an album perfect from start to finish? This question sparked a lively exploration during this special "Breakfast with Ben" episode, where we journeyed through the musical landscape of 1975 and beyond. Taking a nostalgic dive into the top 30 singles of 1975, we rediscovered gems that shaped a generation - from War's "Lowrider" and KC and the Sunshine Band's dance floor anthems to Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" and the year's #1 hit, Captain and Tennille's "Love ...

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EP. 100 THE YEAR IS 1975....THE MUSIC WAS FANTASTIC!

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/08/30

Send us a text Step into a time machine as we celebrate the golden anniversary of rock's most extraordinary year. 1975 wasn't just another chapter in music history—it was the year that redefined what rock could be, delivering albums that would shape generations of musicians and listeners alike. From Queen's operatic masterpiece "A Night at the Opera" to Bruce Springsteen's cinematic "Born to Run," the class of '75 represents an unparalleled creative explosion. These weren't just collections ...

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EP. 99 From Buffalo Trace to Pappy Van Winkle:...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/08/16

Send us a text Step into the world of premium bourbon with Ben Maynard and special guest "Brother Jim," the "Bourbon Beard of Knowledge," as they embark on a sensory journey through five exceptional spirits ranging from accessible staples to legendary collector's items. The tasting begins with Buffalo Trace ($35), offering a spicy introduction with caramel and vanilla notes that develop as it breathes. Moving to Henry McKenna 10 Year ($55), the hosts discover how its higher proof creates a m...

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EP. 98 LEIGH BROWN...."First You Learn, Then You...

The Ben Maynard Program ·

2025/07/26

Send us a text What happens when the cameras leave a disaster zone but thousands still need help? Leigh Brown, founder of Patriot Relief Fund, discovered the answer firsthand after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina in September 2024. While FEMA representatives claimed roads were too difficult, the Red Cross was notably absent, and government officials failed to return calls, everyday Americans stepped up with extraordinary determination. In this eye-opening conversation, Lei...

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