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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
California
Major League Baseball
Mallerpalooza
Social Media
Dodgers
Hulk Hogan
Cincinnati
NBA
Boston
Costco
World Series
Valentine's Day
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

Step right up, Maller Militia! The Sunday circus is back, and America’s Favorite Homeless Guy, Billy Blanks, AKA Weedman Hippie, returns to invade the Fifth Hour mailbag! On today’s Drive-Thru menu: missing Militia legends, Big Daddy from Memphis awk... more

Another day, another mechanical middle finger! On this Fifth Hour, Ben revisits the Greybeard Fonzie Fix before unloading on a Maller Mobile headlight fiasco that triggered automotive PTSD. From mechanical stupidity to historical nonsense, Marco Polo... more

Momentum is a scam! Sports' favorite imaginary friend. The Bigfoot of athletics. Everybody swears they've seen it. Nobody can produce a body. Enough already! Benny unleashes The Anti-Momentum Manifesto in a therapeutic Fifth Hour rant before tackling... more

Blind Scott from Boston has hijacked the Sunday Fifth Hour Mailbag! The legendary Maller Militia wackadoodle makes his debut as Benny's celebrity sidekick from the North End of Bean Town on a supersonic joyride through the absurd. On the Maller menu:... more

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Recent Guests

Blind Scott
Legendary radio caller from the North End of Boston
Independent radio caller network
Episode: The Fifth Hour: BLIND LEADING THE BLIND
Doc Mike
The good doctor, long-time on-air guest with medical anecdotes
Commonwealth-based physician
Episode: The Fifth Hour: The Doc and the Lucky Charm
Mike the Leprechaun
Regular on-air guest known as a humorous commenter and caller contributor
Commonwealth
Episode: The Fifth Hour: The Doc and the Lucky Charm
Robbie the Mariner Fan
Returning guest, long-time listener and commentator
Mariners fan community
Episode: The Fifth Hour: Benny Island Life Mailbag
Weedman Hippie
Regular guest on mailbag segments
Weedman Hippie persona
Episode: The Fifth Hour: Benny Island Life Mailbag
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

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 States10 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 States2 years 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
#152
South Africa/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#153
Israel/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#173
New Zealand/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. The Dan Patrick Show
4. Petros And Money
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Recent guests on The Fifth Hour include:

1. Blind Scott
2. Doc Mike
3. Mike the Leprechaun
4. Robbie the Mariner Fan
5. Weedman Hippie
6. Mel Proctor
7. Hollering James
8. Ross Porter

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