Explore every episode of the podcast The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller
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| The Fifth Hour: BLIND LEADING THE BLIND | 11 Oct 2026 | 00:49:16 | |
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: mysterious pants bulges, getting Joe Rogan money, chocolate pumpkin lawsuits, Jed Who Fled intervention, missing audio drops, Tyreek Hill drama, and scandalous locker-room legends. Plus, Dianna Russini’s comeback, William Shatner photography, Martian mystery doors, garlic-fueled romance, WoofStock, West Virginia living, and a tearful farewell to Celeste Frozen Pizza. No guardrails, no adult supervision, and absolutely no refunds! The lunatics have taken over the podcast asylum, and Benny's holding the microphone! Ben Maller has Mail Bag fun for your Sunday! 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. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Iron Mike & Sticks | 10 Oct 2026 | 00:31:56 | |
Fire up the Hot Tub Time Machine! The factory of pod is back in business with a tribute to Iron Mike Ditka! Ben revisits zany caller Doc Mike’s wild Chicago steakhouse encounters with the Bears legend, then reveals his own failed attempts to get Ditka on this podcast, landing Iron Mike alongside Maller Militia royalty like Genie in Medford. Plus, it’s a two-dog night at Fox Sports Radio! Ben meets a four-legged giant named Sticks and commits the ultimate canine betrayal against his beloved English bulldog, Moxie! Vintage Maller storytelling you simply won’t find anywhere else! Ben Maller has a fun Saturday podcast for you! ...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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Levitating with Benny Radio | 09 Oct 2026 | 00:29:16 | |
Forget Kevin Bacon. Benny Radio is apparently two degrees from Dua Lipa, and all it took was a baseball game and a guy dressed like a traffic cone! On this edition of The Fifth Hour, Ben reveals how a random Yankees playoff game, a homemade taco feast, and the legendary Marlins Man somehow turned into a backstage drama-o-rama involving the pop superstar. Naturally! Marlins Man, the Forrest Gump of the sporting world and a senior member of the Maller Militia's celebrity wing, has done it again. Ben delivers the juicy details nobody else has, because apparently this is what investigative podcast journalism looks like now. PLUS, an exclusive tale of how Benny nearly missed his own radio show thanks to a real-life Fast & Furious audition on the 101 Freeway. Who knew getting to work required stunt-driving experience? And just when you thought civilization couldn't get any stranger, the world is under attack by Mama Lukes! It's another journey into the absurd with the Nocturnal Colonel, where the stories are true, even when they sound completely made up! Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: The Doc and the Lucky Charm | 04 Oct 2026 | 00:42:45 | |
Ben Maller does a belly-whopper into the deep end of the mailbag, where good judgment goes to die. The Wheel of Maller Militia Legends lands on Doc Mike from Chicago and Mike the Leprechaun from the Commonwealth. Doc isn’t a real doctor—he just plays one on the radio and podcasts—but his résumé includes classic Maller bits like "marrying" Spin Cycle Regina in Minnesota, presidential campaigns nobody asked for, brewing Bloody Goat Beer, the beer for losers, and delivering an alarming number of goat heads to the Cubs at Wrigley Field over the years. Perfectly normal behavior. Mike the Leprechaun, meanwhile, continues his blood feud with Marcel in Brooklyn after helping host iconic Maller Meet & Greets in Boston and Worcester and witnessing Benny’s 99 MPH* opening pitch at the WooSox game. (*Estimated by extremely unreliable sources.) The fellas chew through podcast sausage, the Ben Maller Show on TV, kayaking around venomous snakes in the Congo Basin, underwater UFOs, homemade urine therapy straight from the tap—because apparently plumbing wasn’t disgusting enough—shady bookkeeping, the slow death of late-night TV and more. This is where the razzle meets the dazzle, unless it's just another marginal episode of The Fifth Hour. Ben Maller has Mail Bag fun for your Sunday! 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. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Benny Big Pumpkin | 03 Oct 2026 | 00:30:00 | |
Benny Radio is back in the podcast dojo, providing the marginal weekend podcast content America never requested. The mind of Maller goes helter-skelter: MLB broadcasters get yearly emotional goodbye shows while overnight radio keeps spinning plates until someone builds the Panama Canal. Plus, a public-service announcement exposing Big Pumpkin and the annual slaughter of innocent vegetables. Then it’s Foodie Fun, featuring black garlic cheese curds, the Cheddar CurderBurger, and other financial mistakes disguised as lunch. Support this imaginary audio only pirate ship—it’s bonus-time Fifth Hour madness! Ben Maller has a fun Saturday podcast for you! ...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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Where have you gone Verbal Octagon™ | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:35:31 | |
Something has gone missing from the overnight airwaves—and a listener in Ohio wants answers. On the Friday Fifth Hour, Benny Radio investigates the disappearing Sweet Science of verbal boxing, taking the Maller Mobile down Memory Lane to revisit legendary audio heavyweights in the Verbal Octagon™. Big Ben reveals the secret sauce needed to develop the next generation of radio gladiators. Plus, a heartfelt salute to Mr. Belding, Dennis Haskins, a longtime friend of the show, including the story behind an unforgettable night at the legendary Dimples in Burbank. Your bonus-time hodgepodge! Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Benny Island Life Mailbag | 27 Sep 2026 | 00:40:35 | |
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 beams in from the South Florida sunshine. The Mail Bag tackles Buckeye Benny Island Life, radio quality control, insect-soaked hot dogs, Instagram hiding, the Cookie McDouble, AI domination, ham radio, the Need for Speed, fall traditions and Anthony in Louisiana’s call blueprint. Ben Maller has Mail Bag fun for your Sunday! 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. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Roadside Rip Van Maller | 26 Sep 2026 | 00:35:36 | |
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, politicians and people charging $19 for avocado toast. It’s a “Darling” of an adventure featuring the Cathedral of Giants, 24 hours living off the grid, and the three magical letters posted on a restaurant window that scream: you have made some questionable navigation choices. Along the way, Ben becomes roadside Rip Van Maller, gets an unwanted lesson in organic farming and discovers what happens when civilization—and cell service—disappear. Then we change gears to remember the late Lawrence Tanter, the legendary Lakers PA announcer who spent more than 40 years behind the microphone. Somehow, a card-carrying Lakers hater and the voice of the Lakers became friends, bonding over the dying art of radio. Travel stories, radio stories, California weirdness and assorted nonsense—dump it into the Maller blender, hit purée and pray the lid stays on. It’s the Life of Maller edition of The Fifth Hour. Ben Maller has a fun Saturday podcast for you! ...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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Aloha Destitute Darlings | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:39:02 | |
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 for among others, the Orioles, Rangers, Nationals, Bullets, Clippers, and even the Triple-A Hawaii Islanders, broadcasting from the legendary dump known as the “Termite Palace.” That baseball circus inspired his new book, The Destitute Darlings—the insane story of a team going broke, bouncing checks and somehow winning a championship. You can’t make this stuff up! Grab your copy on Amazon or wherever books are sold. Hollywood, stop making superhero sequels and make this movie. Enjoy! Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Hollaring with James | 20 Sep 2026 | 00:43:35 | |
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 Maller Show, James is one of the great larger-than-life cartoon characters of the Maller Militia. 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. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Chatty McAlgorithm? | 19 Sep 2026 | 00:34:04 | |
Ben is back in the audio sweatshop on a Saturday, because apparently relaxation is for other people. Wackadoodle Hollywood legend Robert De Niro triggers a trip down memory lane with some classic tales of unforgettable Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda, including a legendary afternoon at the Smoke House where everything seemed perfectly normal until, naturally, it wasn’t. Ben also asks the important question nobody else has the courage—or interest—to ask: Where is Doug? Then it’s off to the future, unfortunately, as AI golf analyst guy makes his debut and immediately books everyone a first-class ticket on the Vomit Comet. Is the sports world really ready for Chatty McAlgorithm? Nobody asked for him, nobody needed him, but here he is. Pretty, pretty, pretty unnecessary. Ben Maller has a fun Saturday podcast for you! ...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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: All Hail King Eddie! | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:34:48 | |
The band is back together! Eddie Garcia makes his triumphant return to The Fifth Hour as the dynamic duo reunites—and it sounds so good. Ben catches up with Eddie on how his metamorphosis into a full-time Pod Guy is going, life after the overnight radio grind, and the current temperature of his lukewarm Pittsburgh Steelers. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Get the dump button ready | 13 Sep 2026 | 00:40:25 | |
“Mama, There Goes That Man!” Ben is back with a lukewarm edition of The Fifth Hour, joined by his Pacific Northwest pal and longtime senior member of the Maller Militia, Robbie the Mariners Fan! Grab the scuba gear because the boys are going way too deep into the Mailbag. On the menu: NFL inflation soaring 72% in a decade, artificial intelligence eventually killing us all, the ancient history of the radio dump button, and some guy Ben and Robbie have never heard of ranking Ben’s show on the radio. Very prestigious. Apparently. Plus: the lost art of actually showing up for work, avoiding load management, getting sick in a foreign country, who helped Ben develop his gasbag radio style, and the proper technique for handling meathead fanboys and brown-nosing callers. It’s radio anthropology mixed with nonsense, unsolicited wisdom and several topics nobody requested. Normal retail price: $799.99. Maller Militia price: FREE. 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. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Penny for your thoughts? | 12 Sep 2026 | 00:29:17 | |
Benny returns for your Saturday audio needs—because apparently you have nothing better to do. He breaks down the must-see college football games and recklessly tosses in a couple bonus picks against the spread. Then, A Penny for Your Thoughts: Why is Benny vs. The Penny back on radio? Ben takes you behind the curtain for the TV negotiations, Hollywood nonsense and attempted resurrection. Plus, what happens when the late great Barry Melrose and the Mandela Effect meet The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Sure, why not? Normal price: $999. P1 price: FREE. Frankly, still overpriced. Tell a friend, tell a friend, tell a friend. Ben Maller has a fun Saturday podcast for you! ...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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: "HEY PORTER" | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:37:29 | |
On this edition of The Fifth Hour, Ben shares his memories of September 11th, including a visit to the World Trade Center just weeks before the attacks and, years later, the world’s most unfortunate hotel stay in Boston. What are the odds? Apparently much better than you’d like. But the star of the show is the great Ross Porter. The legendary Dodgers broadcaster, friend, and mentor joins Ben for baseball, broadcasting, and never-before-told stories from an amazing career—including the MLB broadcasting record Ross owns that will almost certainly never be broken. It’s a must-listen for Dodgers fans, broadcasting nerds and anyone curious about Ben’s early years, back before he became the overnight gasbag on Fox Sports Radio. Ross Porter, baseball stories, Maller archaeology—and absolutely no resort fee. Enjoy. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Round Robin Mailbag | 06 Sep 2026 | 00:46:40 | |
It’s the first-ever Round Robin edition of the Sunday Mailbag—because apparently answering emails now requires a committee. Jay T "The Wingman" from the Smoky Mountains, Weedman Hippie from Hollywood, Florida, and his trusty sidekick Lisa from Long Island join Benny to chop down the mighty tree of P1 questions from the Maller Militia. Ben Maller has Mail Bag fun for your Sunday! 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. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Gastronomic Voyeurism | 05 Sep 2026 | 00:51:05 | |
It’s the Saturday Fifth Hour, your audio tailgate before college football goes completely off the rails! Benny celebrates an 11-year-old girl bullying a key figure in American history into a makeover, then unveils Benny’s Big Board: Lane Kiffin Exit Edition. This is NOT a list! Two decades of HR violations, ranked for your listening pleasure. Plus, Vegas leftovers featuring the Mona Lisa of mutilated spuds, gastronomic voyeurism, and a glass-shattering good time with Benny the Bootlegger. Another unauthorized transmission from the Maller Militia underground. 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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Like Opening a Giant Box of Crayons | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:41:01 | |
Benny takes you behind the curtain for The Post Game show from the Great Maller Meet & Greet in Sin City! The Maller Militia assembled from parts unknown, and Benny got perhaps the strangest gift in meet-and-greet history. There was also a postgame party plan involving aquaman that died on the operating table. Plus, more yapping about Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers punishment and the hodgepodge of Hollywood cinema that defines the Kawhi era. Babushka's are studying at Maller University, a celebrity caller’s spouse gets whacked by Vegas Vic’s revenge, and she may have ridden the Vomit Comet! Plus, the sausage-making behind these grassroots Maller meet-and-greets—and why they’re radio magic. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: White Whale | 30 Aug 2026 | 00:32:59 | |
The Sunday pod throws you a curveball—we’re putting the usual mailbag in mothballs for a week. Why? Because we’re still basking in the strange, slightly sticky afterglow of Saturday’s big Maller Meet & Greet in Las Vegas. Benny opens the case files from the Maller Bureau of Investigations, where an unofficially deputized P1 went above and beyond in the years-long hunt for our elusive White Whale. Captain Ahab had the ocean; we apparently have sports-radio archives and people with way too much free time. Then there’s dinner. A simple plan. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. Instead of arriving at the Temple of Cholesterol for some artery-clogging fellowship, Ben somehow ends up in a cul-de-sac involving a Honda and fertilizer. Honda. Fertilizer. Cul-de-sac. Perfect. Because apparently asking for dinner directions now requires a degree in urban planning and a hazmat endorsement. It’s the Fifth Hour—where even getting something to eat becomes a three-act disaster. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" #BenMaller #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: The Gremlin Manifesto | 29 Aug 2026 | 00:29:17 | |
Ben Maller gets you ready for the Comic-Con for people with insomnia, otherwise known as the Maller Meet & Greet in Las Vegas—because apparently strangers from overnight radio gathering in a bar is considered a social event. Plus, Ben unveils The Gremlin Manifesto, a tale as old as technology itself. After another romantic dance with the tech gods ended with equipment going haywire, Ben was forced to launch a one-man counterinsurgency from the old country. Nothing dramatic, just a grown man fighting machines that are supposed to make life easier. Ben also produces dusty official, government-stamped paperwork. Yes, apparently the government once took time away from misplacing billions of dollars to certify something involving Ben Maller. Finally, your tax dollars at work. All that and more on The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller. 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 ... #BenMaller #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Bye Bye Bernie | 28 Aug 2026 | 00:37:38 | |
For nine years, Bernie Fratto has been a granite countertop of weekend overnight radio on Fox Sports Radio — dependable, durable and somehow still standing after years of exposure to the radioactive waste known as the broadcasting business. A longtime pinch-hitter on the Ben Maller Show, Bernie drops by the Audio Sweatshop before taking a sabbatical from professional gasbaggery. Bernie and Ben unlock the Nostalgia Vault, dust off the broadcasting fossils and swap you-can’t-make-this-up tales from the Radio Wars — strange bosses, stranger decisions and enough broadcasting malpractice to fill a Costco. It’s a Fifth Hour exclusive! Climb aboard the Nostalgia Train as we travel back to radio’s wonderfully dysfunctional past, where common sense went to die and every hallway had a story. All aboard! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Robbie The Mariners Fan Mailbag! | 23 Aug 2026 | 00:41:00 | |
The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller sets sail into the murky waters of the Sunday Mailbag, with Robbie the Mariners Fan riding shotgun as the fellas swashbuckle their way through another hodgepodge of listener questions. On the menu: a Mike & Dogs invasion of the Ben Maller Show, the great Starbucks relocation mystery, Fake News, and the comedy stylings of Lucky Tony. Also, doggy diets, Piggly Wiggly problems, automobiles with enough miles to qualify for Social Security, and living that sweet lake life. The boys visit the top human zoo on the planet, activate the Marlins Man hotline, investigate why squids are apparently taking over the highways, and debate whether kids should actually get paid to attend school. Holy cannoli! Whatever happened to a gold star and a carton of chocolate milk? It's a grab bag of malarkey, mayhem, Maller Math, and listener-generated nonsense. No hocus-pocus, just focus! 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. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Tabernacle of The Chicken Finger With Eddie Garcia | 22 Aug 2026 | 00:37:01 | |
Ben spills the exclusive details of his long-overdue power lunch with former radio sidekick Eddie Garcia — the who, what, where, when and why of the whole operation. It required the Army Corps of Engineers, some highly questionable Maller Math and enough travel to qualify as a Lewis & Clark expedition. The destination? The Tabernacle of the Chicken Finger, where Benny reveals exactly how much power 25+ years at Fox Sports Radio gets you. Spoiler: not much. Plus, we workshop the first-ever Milky Way NFL Draft featuring the Grays, Nordics, Insectoids and Reptilians. Which alien species goes No. 1 overall, and naturally, how do the Browns screw it up? Then it's Tooth Fairy economics: Santa Claus' overnight-working younger sibling has been collecting chompers for generations — but just how many teeth can the Tooth Fairy theoretically harvest from one kid? We crunch the numbers on that brain buster and more in this completely unnecessary, yet somehow must-listen edition of the Fifth Hour. 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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: The Maller Matchmaker | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:33:02 | |
One random night watching a Yankees and Orioles game somehow turned Ben Maller into the executive producer and kingpin of "The Maller Matchmaker: Friend Edition," a completely spontaneous and unnecessary adventure some 2,300-miles away from the People's Republic of California, co-starring Marlins Man and Sports With Coleman. Because when you see Marlins Man behind home plate, naturally the next move is to start meddling in people’s lives. Along the way, Ben plays the adult version of Where’s Waldo?, while Bob Uecker, Don King, Casey Kasem-style “long-distance dedications,” and the Pentagon somehow wander into the story. Sure, why not? Then there’s the important historical investigation nobody requested: What clothing item did President Truman, Elvis Presley, Tom Selleck, and Jimmy Buffett help make popular? We also squeeze in the Atari 2600, Jonestown, and the philosophical dilemma that has tortured mankind for generations: What exactly qualifies as Kool-Aid? It’s Friday’s Fifth Hour — a perfectly normal podcast made by perfectly normal people, unless it's not. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Marcel in Brooklyn Mailbag! | 16 Aug 2026 | 00:52:29 | |
The rumors are true — the man, the myth, the legend, Marcel in Brooklyn escapes the mean streets long enough to punch the clock inside Ben’s audio sweatshop for another supersized Fifth Hour Mailbag extravaganza. The boys rifle through listener questions from across America and beyond, reminiscing about the annual childhood shakedown known as back-to-school shopping, the infamous day Ben Maller was excommunicated from Fox Sports Radio for six months and 26 days, and — because apparently this is what the audience demands — more stories from the toilet. Also on the menu: Little League instant replay, the mysterious disappearance of Credit Card Gordon, car breakdown horror stories, and a Maller mind-bender involving LeBron James, Kyler Murray and those lovable trash-can enthusiasts, the cheating Astros. Plus, how long is too long for family to visit? China’s bullet train, Starbucks coffee gone horribly wrong, and Weed Man transforming into Hawaiian Pig Farmer. And somehow, that’s merely scratching the surface of this jumbo-sized mailbag of nonsense. You can follow Marcel in Brooklyn @MMyrick29 on all the socials for his "unique" style of broadcasting. Download, consume and try not to hurt yourself. 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. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: The Day an Egg McMuffin Owned Mr. Met | 15 Aug 2026 | 00:36:46 | |
Benny cracks open the Fifth Hour vault for a never-before-told tale from a sultry afternoon at Shea Stadium, when an Egg McMuffin somehow owned Mr. Met and brought the usual pregame schmoozing to a screeching halt. It’s one of those wonderfully ridiculous “you had to be there” baseball stories, preserved in Benny’s memory for nearly three decades. From there, Ben reacts to the latest gold rush for the Hamburglar, who apparently has upgraded his criminal enterprise and graduated from swiping ordinary burgers. Then it’s off to the hodgepodge, where no useful knowledge is required: honey bees come equipped with their own built-in air conditioning, the Japanese practice the woodland magic of Shinrin-Yoku, and the French once called tomatoes “love apples” because they supposedly put a little extra ooh-la-la in the boudoir. Baseball, burgers, bees, trees, and aphrodisiac tomatoes — another perfectly wackadoodle edition of the Fifth Hour. 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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Benny Traveling Man | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:37:46 | |
Benny opens the vault for a never-before-told tale of a spur-of-the-moment midnight ride aboard the legendary Maller Party Bus, rumbling through deserted desert wasteland on a pilgrimage to the Mecca of multi-pump refueling. Along the way, Ben conducts an “expansion draft,” bonds with his favorite rodent and somehow turns a simple road trip into another chapter of Maller Madness. There are twists, turns and a reunion with a long-lost radio colleague, capped off by a five-star rustic dining experience — al fresco on the hood of a car in 100-degree heat, because apparently tables and air conditioning are for aristocrats. We even break out the CompuBox Stats to measure the damage from this great desert odyssey. It may not be a good year, but it’s a damn good story. Plus, appetizers featuring Creamsicles, Kool-Aid, Navajo Code Talkers, Tajín toppings and enough random detours to leave your GPS begging for workers’ comp. No hocus pocus, just focus! Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: 162-Year-Old Bottle of Beer Mailbag! | 09 Aug 2026 | 00:41:09 | |
The Sunday Mailbag is supersized because apparently nobody believes in portion control anymore, with Robbie the Mariners Fan returning to the No. 2 chair for another Odyssey through the warped mind of Maller. The fellas examine the mysterious power of Maller+, dig through the dusty archives of classic Maller Music, revisit the historic summit of Mr. T and Benny, and investigate the silent side hustle—because the best hustle is apparently one nobody knows exists. Plus, there’s a 162-year-old bottle of beer that somehow aged better than most of us, Super El Niño doing Super El Niño things, 306-year-old records getting smashed, and someone swimming across the Baltic Sea, which seems like an awful lot of effort when boats have been around for quite some time. It’s history, mystery, maritime stupidity and Mailbag madness—all stuffed into one ridiculous Sunday serving of The Fifth Hour. 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
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| The Fifth Hour: Wicked Pissah | 08 Aug 2026 | 00:36:44 | |
Saturday's Fifth Hour is another wicked pissah—a grab bag of beautifully unnecessary conversation. We go ghost hunting in the bowels of FSR, wonder whether a blocked caller ID apology from a celebrity is sincere or just another Hollywood magic trick, celebrate the lifelong curse of being the middle child, and somehow connect Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Jan Brady's immortal "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!" into one completely unnecessary conversation. History, pop culture, petty grievances, and premium nonsense—because self-improvement is overrated, but wasting an hour with us is oddly satisfying. 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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Benny Buckets | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:34:55 | |
Friday's Fifth Hour is another spectacular waste of an hour you'll never get back, unless it's not. We've got Benny Buckets, the Human Bobsled, and proof that Maller's life has basically become a deleted scene from The Three Stooges. We'll explain how a booze shortage helped the Mayflower find Plymouth Rock, why brides are apparently named after beer, and why lighthouses have joined pay phones and newspapers in the Museum of Stuff Nobody Needs Anymore. It's educational... if your standards are low enough. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Variety Pack Mailbag! | 02 Aug 2026 | 00:50:36 | |
It’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
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| The Fifth Hour: Outrage Economy | 01 Aug 2026 | 00:38:07 | |
On 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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Human-Go Pro | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:35:05 | |
From 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 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Jerry Coleman Mail Bag! | 26 Jul 2026 | 00:50:49 | |
Baltimore 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
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| The Fifth Hour: The Ruben | 25 Jul 2026 | 00:39:56 | |
Welcome 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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: I Saw The Sign | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:38:58 | |
On 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 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: "Porta-Potty Commando" Mail Bag! | 19 Jul 2026 | 00:45:57 | |
It’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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Remember Me Guy | 18 Jul 2026 | 00:43:08 | |
Benny 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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: MallerPalooza Recap | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:37:51 | |
It 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. 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 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Cheeseburger Index Mail Bag | 12 Jul 2026 | 00:43:44 | |
No 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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: MallerPalooza 2026 Preview! | 11 Jul 2026 | 00:38:55 | |
On this supersized edition of the Fifth Hour, Ben Maller takes you on another audio road trip, bouncing from the music of Roy Orbison to the surprising origin of the ice cream sundae—which exists thanks to old alcohol laws. Along the way you'll learn about star berries, population shifts that could reshape the world, and a collection of oddball fun facts worthy of the Maller Militia Hall of Fame. Then it's time for the main event. This is the official preview of MallerPalooza™ 2026, the annual celebration of controlled chaos where a vaudeville variety show collides with David Letterman's Stupid Human Tricks and The Gong Show. Ben pulls back the curtain on what separates unforgettable acts from instant disasters, reveals the exclusive celebrity judge for this year's spectacle, and gives newcomers a crash course on what makes the biggest night in Summer overnight sports radio unlike anything else on the air. As if that weren't enough, the Idiom of the Week adds one final splash of razzle-dazzle, proving there are no crocodile tears when it comes to great storytelling, strange trivia, and offbeat laughs. Buckle up, hit play, and enjoy another globe-trotting, fact-packed, theater-of-the-mind adventure that only Ben Maller can deliver. 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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: The Valley of The Fan | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:31:07 | |
Ben Maller goes vroom, vroom on the latest edition of the Fifth Hour, serving up a grab bag of fun facts about motorcycles, piña coladas, and kebabs. Buckle up as he takes you on an audio road trip through "The Valley of the Fan" and "Palm Tree Island," complete with thug babushkas, ants the size of the Death Star, and the kind of bizarre detours only Maller can navigate. There's also a Word of the Day shaped by both the Bible and Bugs Bunny, hijacked by Elmer Fudd and kids, with a side order of foodie fun. Shows like this are why Ben Maller has been called the Rumpelstiltskin of radio—spinning straw into broadcast gold, painting word pictures in the theater of the mind, and turning chicken feathers into audio treasure. Listen, laugh, share, like, and enjoy! Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: "Fifth on the Fifth" Mailbag! | 05 Jul 2026 | 00:43:28 | |
It's a patriotic Fifth on the Fifth as Ben Maller teams up with his Fox Sports Radio partner-in-crime, Briana Muro, for a special holiday edition of the Fifth Hour! Benny and Bree crack open the overflowing Mailbag of Mischief and answer questions from the loyal P1s of the Maller Militia here, there, and everywhere. B & B are bouncing from one random rabbit hole to the next. On the menu: Joey Chestnut battling the summer heat, rooftop cooling hacks, classic game show drama-o-rama, cyborg cockroaches, Nepo Babies, proper shotgun etiquette, Stinking Genius load management, hairy pastry, and a buffet of wonderfully useless knowledge. It's another trip through the Audio Dojo where the strange is celebrated, the mundane is mocked, and organized chaos reigns supreme. Listen, subscribe, rate the podcast, and remember: sharing is caring... unless it's not. 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
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| The Fifth Hour: Baby Shower Benny | 04 Jul 2026 | 00:29:10 | |
Ben returns to the audio dojo on the Fourth of July and explains how he was drafted—against his better judgment—into attending a baby shower in the Southern California town made famous by a beloved 1980s cult classic. What begins as social exile turns into an unexpected excellent adventure as he discovers common ground with complete strangers... before being rescued by smoke. Plus, Ben celebrates Independence Day by diving into random patriotic trivia involving George Washington, the Liberty Bell, hidden messages, forgotten dates, and Americans with split allegiances. It's history with extra hot sauce. And according to Alf and Ferg Dog, this episode is better than burgers, hot dogs, fireworks, and potato salad combined... unless it's not. 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 #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Wolfman Jack Attack | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:34:41 | |
Ben Maller is back behind the mighty microphones of the Fifth Hour Podcast, broadcasting from beneath the Palace of Pontification in the legendary Audio Dungeon! After a brief radio sabbatical, Benny pulls back the curtain on where he's been and why a few so-called loyal listeners were exposed as nothing more than counterfeit P1s. Then, a random text about old laundry sent Maller down a rabbit hole and into a full-blown radio geek frenzy, celebrating the larger-than-life legacy of Wolfman Jack and the magic of the golden age of radio. Plus, by popular demand, the Word of the Week returns, featuring one of Ben's all-time favorite Yiddish gems that's gone from the old neighborhood to the mainstream. It's nostalgia, snark, radio war stories, and the usual controlled chaos—just the way you like it. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: RobbieTheMarinersFan Mail Bag! | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:43:35 | |
Benny is back in the audio sweatshop, the SpinMaster of Misinformation, Bantering Broadcaster, Beethoven of B.S. joins show legend, Robbie the Mariners Fan, for the latest edition of the wildly popular Sunday Mailbag. The boys crack open the P1 inbox and tackle everything from peanut butter on burgers, hot dog buns, and a pirate's life to the meteoric rise of IShowSpeed, trashcan madness, Wendy's stock, and the legendary Commodore flip phone. Nothing is off limits as every question gets sliced, diced, grilled, and seasoned with a generous shake of Cajun pepper in another freewheeling edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast. 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
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| The Fifth Hour: Post-Apocalyptic Snow Globe | 27 Jun 2026 | 00:32:37 | |
Benny cracks open another chapter from the Life of Maller on this Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast. Forget private jets and VIP lounges—this is the glamorous life of an overnight radio star. Ben embarks on an epic Staycation, battling his way through a concrete jungle, surviving a chemical blizzard inside a post-apocalyptic snow globe, cruising down Misery Mile, hiking through what looked like a landfill, and weaving past an outdoor drug market... all in search of civilization. The reward? Pastrami Nirvana and Cookie Sundae Bliss at the legendary Santa Monica Pier. Along the way, Ben also unveils a billion-dollar business idea: how restaurants can use a little Skull Duggery Pricing to make customers think they're getting the deal of the century—without actually lowering the price. Luxury travel has nothing on this... Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com ...Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and on Instagram @BenMallerOnFOX #BenMaller #FSRWeekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Benny Bogey | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:30:46 | |
Call him Benny Bogey! Ben Maller trades major championship dreams for the glorious chaos of Holey Moley, where miniature golf, cocktails, and questionable athleticism collide. Ben explains why putt-putt might have more in common with Tiger Woods than you'd think, and celebrates his greatest golfing triumph yet: conquering a rotating sheet of plywood. Plus, the Phrase of the Week returns with the surprising origin of "Holy Moly!"—the famous exclamation popularized by comic book heroes like Batman and Shazam. Then it's time for Foodie Fun, featuring Ben's latest culinary brainstorm: the legendary Maller Fluffernutter sandwich. Golf, laughs, language, and late-night food fantasies... just another day in the Fifth Hour! Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: Bye Bye Blue M&Ms Mail Bag! | 21 Jun 2026 | 00:40:25 | |
It’s the Father’s Day edition of the legendary Fifth Hour Mailbag! Ben Maller clocks in from the remote audio sweatshop alongside FSR teammate Briana Muro for a tag-team extravaganza. The dynamic duo dives headfirst into the Maller Militia mailbag, tackling hard-hitting questions about FIFA stadium sponsorships, the mystery of Blue M&Ms, momentum meters, the latest PMS slander aimed at the Maller Brand, irrational fear of doorbells, guerrilla marketing tactics for the Ben Maller Show, and whether Hollywood should dare remake Liar Liar. No topic is too big, too small, or too ridiculous. It’s a grab bag of hot takes, random observations, unsolicited wisdom, and certified nonsense. Buckle up, subscribe, listen, and enjoy the ride through another chaotic edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast! 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. | |||
| The Fifth Hour: VooDoo Googaloo | 20 Jun 2026 | 00:34:28 | |
Ben Maller returns to the audio dojo for a Saturday special, taking a deep dive into a world straight out of The Twilight Zone. It's a dystopian digital wasteland filled with bots, sock puppets, engagement farming, and clipping gone wild — the Voodoo Boogaloo. A place where everything is upside down: up is down, first is last, good is bad, wrong is right, and insanity passes for sanity. Drawing on Plato's Cave, Ben explores how millions mistake curated clips, filtered images, and viral narratives for reality when they're only seeing shadows on the wall. It's a journey through the Matrix of modern social media and the illusion factory that powers it. Plus, another shocking plot twist in the never-ending Life of Maller saga as Ben's home appliance drama takes yet another unexpected turn, proving that sometimes fixing one problem only opens the door to two more,
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