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The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller

Fox Sports Radio and iHeartPodcasts
NFL
College Football
Las Vegas
Benny Vs. the Penny
Los Angeles Dodgers
Fox Sports Radio
Major League Baseball
California
Dodgers
Mallerpalooza
Social Media
Hulk Hogan
Cincinnati
NBA
Costco
World Series
Valentine's Day
Los Angeles
Lee Elia
Raiders

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. Fro... more

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Latest Episodes

Against the advice of medical professionals and several respected audio engineers, Ben Maller crawls back into the remote audio sweatshop for another fresh Fifth Hour. Robbie the Mariners Fan checks in from Sasquatch Country, while Weedman Hippie bea... more

Pack the car, lower your expectations and make sure your tetanus shot is current—the Maller Travelogue has returned! Benny goes wandering around the Golden State, proving California still has some gold left once you get far enough away from traffic, ... more

Mel Proctor invades this edition of The Fifth Hour! The legendary gasbag spins yarns about Earl Weaver, Mickey Mantle and a gaggle of sports characters like Earl Weaver and Mickey Mantle from his 40-plus years behind the microphone. Mel called games ... more

We went to the bullpen and called in a Hall of Fame closer to the weekend pod palooza! Hollering James from Minneapolis joins Ben for a rambunctious edition of the Fifth Hour Mailbag. Legendary for his thunderous snoring and undying love of the Ben M... more

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Recent Guests

Mel Proctor
Broadcast veteran, author of Destitute Darlings
Former baseball broadcaster for the Hawaii Islanders; author
Episode: The Fifth Hour: Aloha Destitute Darlings
Hollering James
Regular caller and notable member of the Maller Militia known for his loud presence and Minnesota persona
Maller Militia
Episode: The Fifth Hour: Hollaring with James
Ross Porter
Former Dodgers broadcaster and broadcaster/author
Ross Porter Sports (website and books)
Episode: The Fifth Hour: "HEY PORTER"
Ferg Dogg
Listener from Fullerton contributing to the Round Robin
Listener
Episode: The Fifth Hour: Round Robin Mailbag
Weedman Hippie
Legend in the Maller Militia, hurricane survivor broadcasting from a lifeguard tower
Independent listener community member
Episode: The Fifth Hour: Round Robin Mailbag
Jay T The Wingman
Celebrity panelist, Wingman persona
Self-described Wingman
Episode: The Fifth Hour: Round Robin Mailbag
Bernie Fratto
Longtime Fox Sports Radio colleague and radio veteran
Fox Sports Radio
Episode: The Fifth Hour: Bye Bye Bernie
Robbie the Mariner Fan
Fan and recurring caller of The Fifth Hour
Episode: The Fifth Hour: Robbie The Mariners Fan Mailbag!
Edmund Dallas steamboat Willie Garcia
Former Fox Sports Radio colleague, long-time radio pal
Fox Sports Radio Alumni
Episode: The Fifth Hour: Tabernacle of The Chicken Finger With Eddie Garcia

Host

Ben Maller
Host of The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller; FOX Sports Radio

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 505 ratings
  • Great Show!

    Maller and Danny G have great chemistry and keep me entertained...unless they don’t

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrewFromKU
    United States7 months ago
  • FIVE STAR! FIVE STAR! FIVE STAR!

    If you need sports takes you have not heard, or just hear about a man who takes 90 minute showers and misses the bus to a professional sports event this is your show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    White Conner
    United States9 months ago
  • 5th hour

    Big ben and Danny G are 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Landscaper shorty
    United Statesa year ago
  • 24/7

    Ben and Danny G! You guys bring so much joy to my ears each weekend. Idk how you guys just keep going and going every week non stop with your radio shows and weekend podcasts and just deliver such greatness. 5 stars as always. Ben I loved getting to meet you at the KC meet and greet at the Landing and hope we can do it again soon! Also 5 stars to the Ben Maller Chicken Fingers as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lawson the Radiator Builder
    United Statesa year ago
  • 4 hrs must not be enough.

    I call myself a "PC" listener. Podcasts. I'm on the dreaded day shift (but love the sleep pattern)

    I started listening to the Ben Maller SHOW live just before his '09 vacation and got hooked upon his return. And here I am...5th HR!

    I chase that with a 5Hr Energy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thru-Way Nick
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Audience cites entertaining, quick-witted takes and memorable segments across episodes.
Fans note the show's mix of sports, pop culture, and personal stories.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and banter.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#163
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#72
Israel/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#98
South Africa/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Fifth Hour: Aloha Destitute Darlings
Q: And what was it like? I know when I got into the business, it was very difficult to kind of get your foot in the door. I can only imagine what it must have been like when you were getting started in the 70s and the 80s and have to work your way up the broadcast ranks.
Mel describes a determined, opportunistic path: leveraging NFL Films connections, taking early analyst gigs for modest pay, and gradually building experience across radio and television to become a trusted play-by-play voice.
The Fifth Hour: Round Robin Mailbag
Q: Do you think a completely no-prep show could work?
Ben suggests it would be a fun test but ultimately feels guilty about not preparing, implying prep remains a core part of his craft and audience expectations.
The Fifth Hour: Bye Bye Bernie
Q: What makes overnight callers different, and how do you keep them engaged over four hours?
The discussion highlights the mix of highly charged topics and the importance of authentic, unrehearsed commentary that resonates with a nocturnal audience.
The Fifth Hour: Bye Bye Bernie
Q: How do you manage the unique demands of overnight radio and still keep content fresh?
Bernie describes heavy preparation, a large weekly effort, and cultivating a stable group of guests to provide ongoing variety for the audience.
The Fifth Hour: Bye Bye Bernie
Q: Why did you decide to hit the pause button on the radio show?
Bernie explains that after years of intense travel and family events, he needed a sabbatical to regroup, spend fall in Michigan, and reassess balance between work and life.

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This show blends hard sports discussion with offbeat pop culture, personal storytelling, and late-night riffing. Episodes frequently jump between sports takes, media industry anecdotes, and playful digressions about technology, travel, and memes, all delivered with a sharp, uncensored style. Listeners can expect brisk banter, recurring segments, and a mix of guests that bring deep industry insight alongside humorous, hyperbolic takes. A standout trait is the host duo's ability to thread nostalgia, current events, and everyday quirks into compact, entertainment-focused episodes that feeling like a late-night talk show in podcast form.

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2. 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe
3. Even Money: NFL Betting Podcast
4. Petros And Money
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What guests have appeared on The Fifth Hour?

Recent guests on The Fifth Hour include:

1. Mel Proctor
2. Hollering James
3. Ross Porter
4. Ferg Dogg
5. Weedman Hippie
6. Jay T The Wingman
7. Bernie Fratto
8. Robbie the Mariner Fan

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