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The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller

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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 co...

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Fox Sports Radio and iHeartPodcasts

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Upward Trend 04.04.2020

Another month in quarantine means you get more content on the Fifth Hour with Ben Maller. Despite the trying times, Ben and his raucous wingman return for another round with a few more irons in the fire. With the loaded menu on hand, the fellas provide some good news for the podcast and some potential positive news for the country. All that plus a look into some numbers and a steady diet of audien...

Duel Vision 03.04.2020

Lee Klien, a longtime friend of Ben, joined the fellas for a journey down memory lane. Lee has seen and done a lot during his time in the media industry, working in the sports and news sectors. His relationship with Ben stems from a sneaky move by Ben as it led to a longstanding relationship. Spend a few minutes with the guys and let us know what you think! Rate, subscribe, and give the guys a rev...

Dime Bag 29.03.2020

What better way to have a podcast than to make sure you, the listener, are a part of the fiasco! Ben and his bombastic wingman jump quickly into a a giant haystack to see exactly what it is you want. They turn the tables around to answer your inquiries so sit back and give it a listen! Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and on Instagr...

Instant Karma 28.03.2020

The beat goes on in life and much like the stock market, you must hold on for this bumpy ride. Ben and his lubricated wingman return for a another week of mayhem thanks to the mainstream media and their consistent drivel. With the general public following the rules and staying indoors, the fellas make sure your agony on the couch is short lived. Grab a drink and eat a pizza because the guys are he...

Lightning in a Bottle 27.03.2020

Due to the unfortunate circumstances of the Coronavirus outbreak, MLB's regular season has all of us stuck in the dugout. However, World Series Champion Lenny Dykstra paid a visit to Ben Maller and his battery mate for what was a colorful conversation. Rest assured Lenny will join the guys again, but this was a helluva start. Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com Follow...

Roll Call 25.03.2020

An early wake up call has Ben and his anxious wingman back in the saddle for a mid-week affair. The fellas get back at it with some new rules and a slate of material that will cover you throughout the week. Of course all the boring talk of work is quickly wiped away with the hint of a special guest waiting in the wings. With no athletic events taking place they guys do what they do best by not sti...

Mobile Containment 20.03.2020

The practice of social distancing is of critical importance right now and there's no better expert on the subject than Ben. He returns for another week with his disinfected wingman to provide an observation from the confined radio halls that were once swarming with countless bodies. Things have been trimmed down across the country, but the fellas look at the silver lining during this coronavirus e...

Super Sized Quarantine 13.03.2020

The sports world has been placed on hold with the Coronavirus coming to the United States, but the show must go on. Ben and his immunized wingman get back to work with a special poultry dish that comes in hot! It might be a new trend or a swing n a miss, but the fellas take a look a documentary that has some eye-opening hits to it. All that plus the mailbag and the guys continue to do homework by...

I'm a Pilot! (Act 2.) 06.03.2020

More from Ben and his wingman! Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and David @DavidJGascon Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm a Pilot! (Act 1) 06.03.2020

Flying under the radar this week, Ben and his gritty wingman return for more fun and plenty of drama. The fellas run up against Super Tuesday, the poisoned streets of LA, and a dark cloud that is hanging over the Maller Mansion. All that plus more fun inside the grab bag, date night, and some studies surrounding the contagious coronavirus. Sit back and enjoy another treat from the guys. It sure be...

Patch Work 28.02.2020

A week after a horrendous trip to the bathroom Ben and his well-dressed wingman return to work with a slight delay that would make visitors to LAX proud. A turbulent start did not delay some pipping hot takes and make lessons in the classroom from the guys. With a possible trip on the horizon, the fellas take a look at what's coming around the corner and they discuss the joys of the ballet. All th...

Poop Festival 21.02.2020

We've all been there at least once. A time where we've had no margin for error and little time left on the clock. Well Ben was recently at that point and it left his masterful wingman in a state of shock. Pushed and pressed into pain before all hell breaks loose, Ben elaborates on a tragic story before the guys move on to some drama at Costco. All that plus some bitching and moaning by a few cheer...

Love is in the Air, Everywhere 14.02.2020

A glowing return of Ben and his lovable wingman for a new edition of The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller has the guys back in the kitchen. The Maller Mansion is getting a remodel and the price tag is close to six figures. Outside of the home repairs, the fellas have a special Valentine's Day report that will keep men and women on high alert after they open their gifts. All that and some mail bag mischi...

Doctor-Patient Privilege 07.02.2020

Well Benny vs The Penny was rocked to sleep with Kansas City winning Super Bowl LIV and that means you're in trouble. Ben and his accomplished wingman jump back on the wagon to unwind a little bit with the close of another football season. There was no vacation to Miami for the guys, but they still have a few stories to spill. Ben has a full plate of questions from you, the listener, and they fell...

Benny vs The Penny, Super Bowl LIV 31.01.2020

At last! Super Bowl LIV is here! Kansas City vs San Francisco in a battle that many believe will come down to the wire. There's plenty of prop bets for you to feast on before the main course and Ben helps to wet your appetite before the fun begins. It's Ben's last call of the season and his biggest. Will he survive one last dance with the Penny? Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthH...

Life's Observation Deck 31.01.2020

Tragedy rocked the sports world with the unfathomable events on January 26, 2020. Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven other people were killed in a helicopter crash that left no survivors. After a few days to digest things, Ben and his stoic wingman get back to work by reflecting on a few incidents that elevated their heart rates. The guys also dip into the bag to answer some professional questio...

Stuck on Sports 24.01.2020

It's not what most would expect, but Ben and his Hollywood wingman return with a legit sports conversation to open things up. To make matters worse, they go back-to-back on a few hot topics that go from the gridiron to the diamond. All is well in the Maller Mansion (outside the tab) with the kitchen under repairs so there isn't much for Ben to complain about there. The fellas do get back to some n...

Dead Man Talkin' 18.01.2020

In an unprecedented move, Ben and his compulsive wingman return with more death talk. Much like last week Ben opens with an ode to a long lost friend as he plays a deadly game of Bingo. The fellas don't just stop there though because there's a new and active Instagram account on the prowl and a stalker who knows no limits. All that and some glorious glamour shots to rave about on a new edition on...

Benny vs The Penny, Championship Sunday 17.01.2020

A sad, dreadful, pitiful performance last weekend against the Penny has Ben searching for answers. What did he find? Props, props, and more props! Jump on the exotic train with Ben as he spins his wheel with a handful of prop bets before he dips his toes into the deep end of the pool with the AFC and NFC Championship games. The season comes to a close in a couple of weeks so let's end this on a hi...

A White Knight for the Maller Mansion 10.01.2020

The dark cloud from 2019 has returned and found a new home at the Maller Mansion. Panic in the Maller household has led Ben to the edge of the cliff. All is not lost though as Ben's reliable wingman returns with some promising news and a band-aid that could stop the bleeding. The fellas take a look at some recent news, acknowledge a new and improved studio for Ben, and they address some questions...

Benny vs The Penny, Divisional Round 09.01.2020

It's a chance at redemption for Ben Maller as he goes playoff mode in Benny vs the Penny. Four more games and a bonus pick with LSU and Clemson squaring off in the National Championship Game. A questionable Wild Card weekend has paved the way for new found faith, but will it be short lived? Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and David...

Shutout City 31.12.2019

An emergency return to the booth has Ben hot n heavy after a first class, all expenses paid trip to the Emerald City came to a close. Not known to take time off, Ben's loyal wingman was laboring at work when pressed to duty in order to keep Ben somewhat ground after he received a cold reception from the Seattle Seahawks. The fellas close out 2019 by continuing to appreciate the recent studies to e...

Benny vs The Penny, Round 16 20.12.2019

Ben wraps up another year with his matchup against the penny and he's trying to do so with a bang. Ben stays away from Week 17 tanking so jump on the train and go for one last ride! Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and David @DavidJGascon Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/lis...

Closing Time 20.12.2019

The time has passed and so did another edition of the ugly sweater party hosted by Ben Maller. With friends and colleagues together, Ben and his wingman discuss what went right on a cold night in the abyss. Ben has a rare issue with David following the weekend festivities and it includes some coworkers that weren't in attendance. The guys turn to some drama on radio during the sports cliche season...

Benny vs The Penny, Round 15 13.12.2019

The end of the road is near for Benny vs The Penny as we have now set sail on Week 15 in the NFL. Ben has a loaded card full of winners and a few surprises with plenty of favorites getting full support from the public. Engage with the podcast by emailing us at RealFifthHour@gmail.com Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and David @DavidJGascon Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

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