The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller

A sprinkle of parody and a taste of satire closes out the weekend with Ben and David, but not before they acknowledge the public. Listener comments, questions, and concerns are read by the guys before a new week of content gets spilled out over the radio. With no lack of fake news out in the universe, Ben is on his toes trying to decipher the news cycle code. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and post...

A bad lapse in judgement led to not one, but two wrongs by Ben and he returns to the airwaves to face the music. More parking lot drama and some reckless behavior has put Ben in some hot water over recent days. Never one to miss taking a shot, David joins Ben to rub his nose in his misfortunes and point out a couple important things that have led to the success of the Fifth Hour with Ben Maller. M...

Sports is officially back, but some things appear to be stuck to it for the foreseeable future. Ben and his relentless wingman return with political pundit, Dave Rubin. An author, world traveler, and public speaker, Dave joins the guys to talk about the tangled web weaved between sports and politics thanks to recent events that have hit home. Dave gives the fellas his thoughts on where things look...

In the world of disillusion, Ben and David come back with more parody and legit news that might throw you for a loop. Not to be ignored are your emails with a healthy dose of bitchin' & moaning after a week of alternative audio. Keep the questions coming and make sure you reach out to the guys on their Cameo accounts for personalized messages and much, much more. Make sure to subscribe, rate,...

Buffet's haven't been in use for quite some time, but Ben and his bold wingman change that in this episode. The guys made a rare appearance together in order to celebrate a special day and they elaborate on that. On top of the festivities, the fellas spend more time reviewing a short news package than maybe you'd like. All that plus a boat load of studies and a journey to paradise for big Ben. Mak...

A new week brings an out of town guest from the other side of the globe. Longtime friend and colleague, D'Arcy Waldergrave, pays Ben and David a visit for the first time in 2020. A sports junkie himself, D'Arcy discusses the similar situation he has faced in New Zealand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Like most pro's in radio, D'Arcy has made the pivot and done so in style to make sure his voice...

After surviving the off and on furlough period, Ben is back to his normal routine and that means more classwork. Ben and David dive into another session by studying recent trends and discussing what the rest of this summer looks like with the current climate the nation is living in. Not to be forgotten, the guys open up another mailbag to see what people want to talk about. Recent weeks have seen...

The usual suspects make radio fun, it doesn't matter the stakes. You may know the main actors, but can you identify those that add spice to sports talk conversations? Ben and his isolated wingman explore that subject from the depths of their bunkers as they continue to conspire and create during the year of the pandemic. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and post a review on iTunes whenever you get th...

Keeping it in the family, Ben and David pay a visit to broadcasting legend, Dick Stockton. With over 50 years of service and nearly three decades with FOX, Dick has lived a fruitful life behind the golden microphone. A career that has left no sport unturned, Dick talks to the guys about the evolution of each respective league, his path to prominence, what some of his personal hobbies are, and he a...

Recovering from a lengthy 4th of July party, Ben and David take some aspirin before addressing listener emails and requests after the holiday. Still plenty of inquiries and thoughts with a national shutdown so the guys continue to answer the pressing matters. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and post a review of the podcast whenever you get the chance. Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFi...

Stuck indoors does not mean you have a shortage of entertainment these days. Ben and his reckless wingman make sure that you get an extra serving on this episode when David catches Ben off balance with some peculiar headlines in the news today. Collecting himself, Ben transitions to new studies and trends with the coronavirus staring down the 4th of July holiday. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and...

Sports, social issues, and politics continue to overlap in 2020. With the current climate being volatile, Ben and David decided to pass an invitation to Leo Terrell. A civil rights attorney and product of Los Angeles, Leo stops by the studio for first the first time ever to provide insight and knowledge on today's environment. Leo's strong stance is gear toward some of the most prominent names acr...

Not the most G-rated episode ever, Ben and David get away from the sports scene to address a painful masculine moment in time. Florida man returns with more stupidity that does the state proud. The mob of listeners want their voice heard so the guys oblige by jumping into the mailbox with some sincere questions that provide a few private answers. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and post a review of...

Technical difficulties and a horrible flashback made its way to the Maller Mansion during a live show. Ben and his audible wingman relive a helpless feeling from this week that left the national airwaves in suspense. The guys also open up the textbook to see what they should be studying due to the trends of today, while Ben breaks loose with a new pop quiz session. Make sure to subscribe, rate, an...

Baseball looms and so do the sweet sounds of the game. A surprise guest, John Sterling, visits Ben and David to share some of his feelings leading up to a new season. Spending decades behind the mic, John talks about his personal feelings surrounding steroids and the impact it has on the game. Turning 82 in July, Sterling elaborates on his career and when it will end. Make sure to subscribe, rate,...

A new week is celebrated in style with those men celebrating Father's Day. Ben and David go back inside the audio castle for a game of wits that stretches the mind a bit. David jumps out of the ring and goes over the pond again as the guys review some puzzling news that isn't related to the sports world. Saving the best for last, you the listener, get all of your questions and suggestions addresse...

With the week coming to a close, Ben and David reflect on a Cowboy making his first stand. The guys shift focus from the old paradigm to one that could benefit all that are impacted by it. After being sidetracked not sideswiped, Ben goes back inside the classroom to pull out a new study or two, while David lands on the disabled list. Not to be overlooked, Florida Man comes back as electric as ever...

Tensions continue to be high outdoors, but Ben and his wingman continue to do their part to keep things on level ground. The guys offer something different by taking their act to the Windy City to visit an old friend with a familiar voice. Sports is offering some signs about getting back to work, but there is caution from the media and some medical professionals. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and...

Little time is wasted when the guys don't stick to sports by referencing a possible Jurassic Park. The reviews and love continues to come in along with some great questions from the audience. The guys also give some free advice by steering the masses away from drinking their own urine. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and post a review of the podcast whenever you get the chance. Engage with the podca...

The backtracking, countless apologies, and a few polarizing topics...2020 is shaping up to be one helluva year. Ben and his troublesome wingman are back in the saddle to aggressively look at everything that is hitting the good ole USA. A lengthy and serious chat gives way to some figures that are forming a new norm this turbulent year for all. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and post a review of the...

There was a time not too long ago that Ben was walking the hallways of WEEI in Boston. Those days are done, but not the stories behind it. A friend of the family and former morning host at WEEI, Gerry Callahan drove head first into the studio to share the wild side of Boston sports talk radio with the fellas and to also elaborate on some of the current events surround the Boston Red Sox and Torii...

More jaw-dropping than you'd normally expect, but the fellas promise to not disappoint. Ben and David wrap another weekend of immaturity by taking you away from the sports scope before circling back to you, the fans. A fun-filled mailbag of goodies provides some fascinating questions that hit home to many. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and post a review of the podcast whenever you get the chance....

Most schools are out, but there's a thought students will get back to the classrooms in a few months. That doesn't mean you can't learn a thing or two with Ben and David when they bust loose on relevant intel for those hungry for knowledge. It's game on with the guys and an opportunity for you to see what you are retaining. The state of Florida has the spotlight on them again for more eye sores. M...

Another first on The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller takes place, but it shockingly happens without the captain navigating his ship. The fellas get a surprise visit from UFC fighter Ashlee Evans-Smith as she goes outside of the octagon to share the wild side of life as a professional. All athletes have a different path to get to the highest level, but some also like to have fun along the way. Make sure...

A nation that's on fire has also become extremely flammable on social media. Ben and his cautious wingman return for a new weekend of fun by diving face first into a sea of banter that has been captivating throughout the week. Even without games being played, sports is back to being under the microscope because of Drew Brees and other prominent superstars. Is today's drama a simple case of right o...