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The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller
Hosted by Fox Sports Radio and iHeartPodcasts · EN
Making the leap from radio to digital is now a reality for Ben Maller as he does it right before your eyes. The overnight host on FOX Sports Radio is double-dipping by featuring a weekly podcast with unique content and entertaining guests that can not be heard on his radio show. Not your garden-variety sports podcast, Ben mucks it up in a way that's not safe for work, but is sure to entertain. From sports to politics, science to trends, fascinating studies to prophetic parodies, this vehicle explores it all. A multimedia veteran, Ben helps solve life's problems one week at a time for all to consume.
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The Fifth Hour: Variety Pack Mailbag!
2w ago00:50:36Tap to summarizeIt’s that time again. For reasons science still can’t explain, you people keep showing up for the Mailbag. Robbie the Mariners Fan rides shotgun as we cannonball into a supersized cereal bowl of randomness. On the menu: constellations, baseball card scam artists, pet peeves, Roomba contraband, human trees, creative traffic-ticket excuses, fighting dogs, why prediction markets are under siege, density altitude, permanent stick-on tattoos, Flock cameras, and the legendary Maller Hopper. It's a buffet of bewilderment with absolutely no educational value guaranteed—yet somehow, you'll probably make it to the end anyway. 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 Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and listen to the original terrestrial radio edition of "Ben Maller Show," Monday-Friday on Fox Sports Radio, 2a-6a ET, 11p-3a PT!...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" #BenMaller #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Fifth Hour: Outrage Economy
2w ago00:38:07Tap to summarizeOn the latest Fifth Hour with Ben Maller, we ask the important questions that society has recklessly ignored. Why does Canada need a thing called Big Mustard? How did the Romans look at a toothache and think, "Yeah, this'll fix it"? Is disc golf an actual sport or just hiking with Frisbees? Why are clowns still employed? What's the deal with sticky sand? Sand isn't supposed to stick—that's the whole business model! We'll make a pit stop over Lake Winnebago, wander through the outrage economy where everyone's professionally offended, marvel at the psychological masterpiece known as buy one, get one free hot takes, and pay tribute to the crayon-eating fan boys who loudly complain while faithfully paying the bills. Plus, life inside a technological Bermuda Triangle for a P1, where chargers disappear, passwords evaporate, software updates arrive at the worst possible moment, and every gadget eventually decides, "You know what? I'm done." No hocus pocus, just focus... on absolutely everything you never knew you needed to think about. 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.
Transcribe →The Fifth Hour: Human-Go Pro
2w ago00:35:05Tap to summarizeFrom pillar to post, take a trip inside the mind of Maller as Benny bounces from one random thought to the next. This episode covers everything from rip currents and mutts to why avocados aren't actually a fruit—and the surprising connection to an Irishman. Plus, a Fifth Hour exclusive featuring Maller Medical Madness, as Ben shares the bizarre story of how he became a human GoPro, powered by what felt like battery acid. Along the way, he dives into Taco Bell's legendary Seven-Layer Burrito, Yiddish proverbs, instant replay, Bob Barker, and how, like a Twilight Zone episode, MLB announcers predicted the future 30 years ago. It's babble, banter, and bull—the way only the Fifth Hour can deliver. 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.
Transcribe →The Fifth Hour: Jerry Coleman Mail Bag!
3w ago00:50:49Tap to summarizeBaltimore radio lifer Jerry Coleman joins Ben from the popular BMore Sports Podcasts, because apparently neither of them had anything more productive to do. Together they stumble into another Sunday Mailbag, where the conversation somehow wanders through pickles, Spaceballs, Tony Romo, influencer degrees, callers who get dumped, macaroni-and-cheese pizza, Shark Week, human refrigerators, McDonald's fries, LeBron James, and whatever other nonsense wandered into the inbox. It's a completely unnecessary, oddly satisfying episode of the Fifth Hour Podcast. If you'd like your own bizarre question to become everyone's problem, send it to RealFifthHour@gmail.com. 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 Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and listen to the original terrestrial radio edition of "Ben Maller Show," Monday-Friday on Fox Sports Radio, 2a-6a ET, 11p-3a PT!...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" #BenMaller #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Fifth Hour: The Ruben
3w ago00:39:56Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Audio Deli! On this Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Ben serves up a 105-year-old Reuben sandwich that helped launch an iconic baseball tradition—all thanks to the mysterious algorithm that somehow decided 40-year-old NBC baseball broadcasts belonged in his life. Along the way, Benny reveals the exclusive tale of his "audition" for Mission: Impossible and the Navy SEALs, as he negotiates a delicate, highly classified late-night operation involving raccoons, skunks, and the cover of darkness. Throw in a little Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo, a dash of absurdity, and the kind of original audio content you won't find anywhere else, and you've got another classic ride in the Maller Mobile. 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.
Transcribe →The Fifth Hour: I Saw The Sign
3w ago00:38:58Tap to summarizeOn the Friday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Benny clocks back into the audio sweatshop, serving up drive-thru chatter, plant-based drinks, and vintage jokes before getting to the main course. He tells the tale of the Golden U-Haul, being stonewalled from his Happy Place, and the unforgettable moment he "saw the sign"—one involving 500 pounds of explosives, a massive boom, and some bargain-bin psychobabble. Benny also stars in the radio version of The Twilight Zone's "Where Is Everybody?" before a simple mention—not a shout-out—reunites him with a long-lost Fox Sports Radio alum. Plus, radio war stories featuring Pete Rose, "Papa Joe" Chevalier, and the Fabulous Sports Babe. Th-th-th-that's all, folks! 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.
Transcribe →The Fifth Hour: "Porta-Potty Commando" Mail Bag!
4w ago00:45:57Tap to summarizeIt’s never a lazy Sunday on the Fifth Hour Podcast. Ben Maller is joined by Fox Sports Radio’s Briana Muro for a bippity-boppity edition of the popular Mail Bag. Benny explains how Cuba influenced the daiquiri, uncovers the stolen valor of the ice cream cone, and reveals Albert Einstein’s surprising appreciation for the human tongue—all before diving into questions from P1s and superfans across the globe. The duo tackles everything from SpaceX’s stock crash, Dwight Howard’s classic buffoonery, and the Tom Brady slap controversy to Best in Show comedy, Howard Stern’s one-day workweek, soccer propaganda, Porta-Potty Commandos, Hooters, and an ice cream shop owner making money by betting on the weather. It’s a rollicking ride through the weird, wild, and wonderfully random. Eavesdrop on the magical, mystical journey as your Sunday serving of radio comfort food is ready to enjoy. 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 Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and listen to the original terrestrial radio edition of "Ben Maller Show," Monday-Friday on Fox Sports Radio, 2a-6a ET, 11p-3a PT!...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Fifth Hour: Remember Me Guy
Jul 1800:43:08Tap to summarizeBenny and the boys are back in the audio dojo for a Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour! This time around, Ben goes on one of his patented scenic detours, bouncing from the Caspian Sea to acai berries, coconut trees and the mind-bending fact that we hear roughly 30,000 words a day. The World Cup radio coverage unexpectedly reunites Ben with the legendary "Remember Me Guy," sparking a trip through the hot tub time machine to revisit Superbad, the original iPhone, Bob Barker and The Sopranos. Plus, Ben delivers a heartfelt Maller sermon honoring beloved TV actor Hal Williams and tips his cap to Randolph Mantooth, while reminding us of Plato's line that "those who tell stories rule the world." Ben's still waiting for the crown, but until then, settle in for another magical, mystical ride through the Palace of Pontification. 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.
Transcribe →The Fifth Hour: MallerPalooza Recap
Jul 1700:37:51Tap to summarizeIt was an epic night at MallerPalooza 2026, and now the circus has packed up, the lights have gone dark, and it's time for the official postgame show. Ben heads back into the remote podcast sweatshop to relive one of the wildest nights of the year on a brand-new episode of the Fifth Hour with Ben Maller. Every performance gets put under the Maller Microscope as Ben hands out bouquets, brickbats, and everything in between. Andrew in Bakersfield takes the audience to a full-blown religious revival, Slug goes completely bong bonkers, Kathy in Madison works her magic yet again, and Marcel in Brooklyn closes the curtain with enough hip-hop to make the walls shake.Who soared? Who stumbled? Who completely went off the rails? Ben breaks down the biggest laughs, the memorable moments, the hidden gems, the surprise stars, and, of course, the glorious train wrecks that somehow made the show even better. From the highs... to the lows... to the unforgettable "oh-no" moments that only happen on The Ben Maller Show, nothing escapes review. It's the behind-the-scenes recap that nobody asked for, and the after-party rolled into one. If you were part of MallerPalooza, participating or listening, you'll relive every minute. If you missed it, bad job by you, you'll finally understand why this has become one of the signature nights on the Ben Maller calendar. It's all waiting for you on the latest edition of the Fifth Hour with Ben Maller—because the show after the show is sometimes even crazier than the main event. 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.
Transcribe →The Fifth Hour: Cheeseburger Index Mail Bag
Jul 1200:43:44Tap to summarizeNo weekends. No vacations. No parole. The Fifth Hour Mailbag keeps cranking as Robbie the Mariners Fan climbs back into the co-host chair alongside Ben Maller for another edition of organized audio chaos. The questions? Completely unhinged. The answers? Somehow even more so. This week's grab bag includes the Cheeseburger Index, DNA dog poop detectives, the bizarre world of Guinness World Records, Netflix and the homeless, Minecraft scholarships, internet hurricane IShowSpeed, Sacred Water, and a buffet of other listener-generated oddities that make you question humanity's decision-making skills. It's part talk show, part variety show, part group therapy session for night owls who took a wrong turn at Albuquerque. As always, Ben sprinkles in useless knowledge you didn't know you needed, sarcastic life observations, and enough verbal shenanigans to keep the podcast police on high alert.Listen, laugh, question your life choices, and remember: on the Fifth Hour, normal is grounds for immediate dismissal. 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 Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and listen to the original terrestrial radio edition of "Ben Maller Show," Monday-Friday on Fox Sports Radio, 2a-6a ET, 11p-3a PT!...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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