The Ben Maller Show

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...

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 ti...

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 M...

Ben Maller talks about the chances that Francisco Lindor gets traded by the Mets midseason, the MLB HR Derby on Netflix having its worst ratings in a generation, why LeBron James is taking so long to decide his next NBA landing spot, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Giannis Antetokounmpo saying that he is leaving his comfort zone and that playing for the Heat is a challenge, if there is any way that the dynamic duo of the Greek Freak and Bam Bam don't succeed, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Conor McGregor's historic UFC return setting records for Paramount+ and the gate but what the moral of the story actually is, LeBron James saying he could average 10ppg at age 65, Adam Silver saying it's "incredibly unfair" that Caitlin Clark has become a "political football", Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!

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Ben Maller discusses if Cowboys QB Dak Prescott qualifies as an underappreciated QB, Dion Dawkins saying the 2026 NFL season is "kill or be killed" for the Bills, Joe Flacco saying he doesn't care about the Super Bowl MVP trophy or ring from the Ravens, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the chances that Francisco Lindor gets traded from the Mets midseason, Giannis Antetokounmpo getting introduced by the Miami Heat and saying that he is leaving his comfort zone, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more!

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Big Ben talks about England choking away the game to Argentina in the World Cup Semi-Final, if the All-Star Game is in trouble after a dud in Philadelphia, a few of the most memorable performances from Mallerpalooza 2026, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Argentina's comeback against England if it was a great comeback or a monumental English choke, sportsbooks celebrating France's upset loss in the World Cup to Spain, the long-term forecast on the MLS marketing push to convert World Cup fans, the start of Mallerpalooza 2026, and more!

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Ben Maller discusses if the MLB All-Star Game is in the danger zone after a dud in Philly, MLB's scheme to issue harsh penalties to players who try to get out of the 2028 Olympics, if the Lance McCullers trade is an upgrade for the Brewers, and more Mallerpalooza!

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Ben Maller talks about Alvin Kamara's decision to rework his contract and stay with the Saints, Florida State coach Mike Norvell saying he's not concerned about being on the hot seat, Sophie Cunningham complaining she doesn't make enough to retire, and more Mallerpalooza!

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Ben Maller talks about Cowboys WR George Pickens being the only player to play on the franchise tag in 2026, how concerned Giants coach John Harbaugh should be with the health of Malik Nabers, Bills WR Keon Coleman's message for the haters, and more Mallerpalooza!

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Ben Maller talks about what stood out about the 2026 MLB All-Star Game with the AL defeating the NL 4-0, how the latest features played out for this year's ASG, if John Smoltz had other motives with his end of All-Star messaging, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Rob Manfred campaigning for an MLB salary cap, Manfred admitting that he "failed" with the luxury tax, the player's union calling MLB's commercials for a salary cap "perverse", Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Bills RB James Cook praising the "new energy in the building" under new head coach Joe Brady, if Brian Kelly was successful in cleaning up his bumpy departure from Notre Dame, Tim Hardaway Sr. saying active NBA players shouldn't be doing podcasts, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman no longer demanding that the Yankees apologize to him, Wilson Contreras saying he won't waive his no-trade clause and wants to stay in Boston, Giants All-Star Luis Arraez's demand to stay at 2nd base, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the low-scoring 2026 MLB All-Star game, the new features of the game, Rob Manfred campaigning for an MLB salary cap, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker winning the Home Run Derby and what it will do for his career, if the financial windfall counts as Walker picking himself up by his bootstraps, the overall assessment of Netflix's maiden voyage with the HR Derby, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Bryce Harper implying that he is the victim of this FanDuel/Cameo drama, Mike Trout passing on a contender and wanting to stay at the Big A, Kyle Kuzma saying NBA players are treated like 'short-term contractors', Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the Christian Pulisic World Cup marketing flop, where all of these hydration breaks in soccer are headed, the mandatory FIFA ego-stroking with "dignitary shots" during the World Cup, Maller's Mountain of Money: RIP Sam Neill Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Juan Soto and other MLB All-Stars calling the salary cap unacceptable, the revelation that Baker Mayfield was hiding multiple bumps and bruises, people pretending that Jalen Hurts belongs in the Top 10 when evidence says otherwise, Cite the Bite, and more!

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Big Ben talks about Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals winning the Home Run Derby, Bryce Harper implying that he is the victim of this FanDuel/Cameo scandal, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: RIP Sam Neill Edition, and more!

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Should Seahawks 12s be worried about the new ownership group?  ... What is your initial reaction to Stefon Diggs YouTube sales pitch? FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup to 64 countries. Where does this road lead? + Maller to The Third Degree. 

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With Conor McGregor AND Dana White denying he was hurt before the UFC fight, does this end the drama? ... Is this the end of Conor McGregor as a relevant figure in UFC? ... Read the tea leaves on the latest developments from Aaron Donald's future with Rams?

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Give me the word for Phillies ace Zack Wheeler campaigning for an All-Star spot, then rejecting a replacement offer? ... How did Rob Manfred screw up the pronunciation of the White Sox first pick?  ... Texans are holding off on giving QB C.J. Stroud a big extension. How does this land for you?

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FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup to 64 countries. Where does this road lead? ... Is the World Cup lacking without a Cinderella in the Final Four? ... + NBA... What does Bam Adebayo snapping at Tyler Herro and sucker punching him tell us about the Heat dynamic?

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Should Seahawks 12s be worried about the new ownership group?  ... What is your initial reaction to Stefon Diggs YouTube sales pitch?  ... How did so many people fall for the doctored Dak Prescott muscle photo?

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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 ni...

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 wit...

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 l...

Ben Maller talks about the Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors trade being put on hold until the NBA completes its investigation into the Clippers, NBA teams leaving LeBron James voice memos to recruit him, Spurs broadcaster Jacob Tobey being fired for an affair, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Giants All-Star Logan Webb snapping at a radio guy and then deleting his X account, trade chatter surrounding Padres pitcher Mason Miller, James Dolan's celebrity naughty list, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Viking coach Kevin O'Connell continuing to sell an open competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, rumor that Shedeur Sanders is closing the gap on the Browns' starting QB job, the idea that Christian Pulisic is getting unfairly criticized for the U.S World Cup flop, Lame Jokes of the Week, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about reports of Tom Brady helping the Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald prepare to beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl, Josh Allen calling the Bills coaching change "necessary", Jaylen Brown grumbling about "no loyalty" in the NBA, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the Kawhi Leonard trade being put on hold until the NBA finishes it's investigation of the Clippers, Giants pitcher Logan Webb snapping at a radio host and then deleting his social media, Maller to the Third Degree, Lame Jokes of the Week, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more! 

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Ben Maller talks about Mark Cuban taking the Mavericks owner to court and if he has a winnable case, Bucks GM Jon Horst saying he wasn't forced to trade Giannis and that it was a mutual decision, what convinced Tim Hardaway Sr. to let his son wear his retired #10 jersey for the Heat, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander announcing that he will retire at the end of the season and if he is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, how likely is it that Don Mattingly keeps the Phillies managerial gig, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Congress calling out the WNBA for treatment of Caitlin Clark, global futbol fans demanding the end of hydration breaks, Alexi Lalas defending the business model of youth soccer as a for-profit business, #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about reports that Jaylen Brown may have poisoned his trade market, where this Coach Prime rollercoaster is actually headed in Colorado, Conor McGregor being roasted for his penmanship, Fact or Fiction, and more!

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