The Ben Maller Show

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.

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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 anyw...

Big Ben talks about Spain defeating Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Final, if this loss hurts Lionel Messi's legacy, the Miami Heat mistakenly posting a link to a LeBron James press conference, Maller's Mountain of Money: Chris Cornell Edition, and more!

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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 featur...

Brian Noe is in for Big Ben and talks about where LeBron will be playing this season and what the rest of his career will look like, Tyreek Hill being a little too honest about his rehab as he attempts an NFL comeback, criticisms about a recent article on Caitlin Clark, and more!

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Brian Noe fills in for Ben Maller and talks about the latest with LeBron James while he makes a couple predictions. First, where LeBron will play this season, and secondly, how much longer LeBron will play and if he will win any more championships. 

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Brian Noe talks about the video from Tyreek Hill as he attempts a comeback in the NFL after his brutal leg injury, why you shouldn't be "penciling" anyone in to the Super Bowl, air-conditioning settings, and much more! 

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Brian Noe talks about the fatigue over LeBron James' latest decision and if it's actually about picking the right spot or cranking up the drama, what LeBron's motivations are at this point in his career, Coop's distaste for country music, and much more!

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Brian Noe talks about the trend of teams moving to domed stadiums in the NFL as the debate rages on about the Bears plans for a dome stadium, a ridiculous article about Caitlin Clark and her "responsibilities", Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Jake Paul claiming that a couple of NFL teams and coaches have reached out and are interested in bringing him in, the Raiders being reluctant to give Fernando Mendoza his entire signing bonus upfront, QB Jimmy Garoppolo planning to continue his NFL career, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about LeBron sending a message to Adam Silver by dragging this free agent decision out, if Jalen Brunson deserved the NBA 2K27 cover over Victor Wembanyama, WNBA players upset with social media trolls, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Tyreek Hill posting a video of him running and if the glass is half empty or half full on a potential comeback, Aaron Donald's $30m contract boondoggle with the Rams, Drew Brees endorsing the beef between Tom Brady & Logan Paul, #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about if the Red Sox are actual AL pennant contenders amid their 15-game win streak, if MLB has put a bullseye on Yankees infielder Jose Caballero's back, the continued load management for Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski, Fact or Fiction, and more!

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Big Ben talks about Jake Paul claiming that he has been contacted by a couple of NFL teams who are interested in bringing him in, if LeBron is sending a message to Adam Silver by dragging out his free agency decision, Maller to the Third Degree, #AskBen, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the Miami Heat "mistakenly" posting a link to a future LeBron James press conference, Jonathan Kuminga as the Cavs backup plan if they lose LeBron, P.J. Tucker saying Jalen Brunson is better than SGA, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Aaron Donald's decision to play for the Rams or not still a mystery, the Cardinals planning to give Jacoby Brissett a pay bump, buzz about the Seahawks being purchased mainly as a massive tax write-off, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Paul Skenes denying interest in pitching for the Yankees, Dave Roberts saying the Dodgers are almost "sellers more than buyers" at the trade deadline, RB Jonathan Taylor mulling over a Colts training-camp "hold-in", Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about coach Marcus Freeman saying he's "all-in" at Notre Dame and not looking at the NFL, the idea that the World Cup has proven soccer has become a true mainstream television event in the U.S., Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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Big Ben talks about the Miami Heat posting a link to a future LeBron James press conference then taking it down and calling it a mistake, Aaron Donald's decision whether or not to return to the Rams still being a mystery, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Rich Paul saying that LeBron James is not taking his time in free agency to get attention; he's waiting to make the right basketball decision, NFL owners plotting to extend Roger Goodell yet again, coach Will Stein saying he wasn't being arrogant when he said Kentucky can win big because of him, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the likely outcome of the Tarik Skubal trade chatter in Motown, the Padres planning to trade closer Mason Miller, Dodgers/Lakers owner Mark Walter business dealings being investigated by the Feds, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about the forecast on Aaron Judge's return to the Yankees, Carlos Beltran complaining about the red flags around Astros cheating investigation, the odds of Beltran landing the Mets manager gig, Maller's Mountain of Money: Chris Cornell Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about what Tom Brady is trying to accomplish by futzing around with Logan Paul and the WWE, if Brady is cheapening his brand with this WWE stunt, Nick Sirianni using ChatGPT to coach the Eagles, Cite the Bite, and more!

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Big Ben talks about Rich Paul explaining why LeBron James is taking his time with choosing his next NBA destination, the latest on the Tarik Skubal trade chatter around the Detroit Tigers, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Chris Cornell Edition, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Spain defeating Argentina in the World Cup Final and if Argentina looked tired or did Spain make them look tired, if this loss dents Lionel Messi's legacy, the World Cup halftime show, and much more!

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Ben Maller talks about George Kittle and the NFLPA's "WorthTheCost" campaign for 100% grass fields, the idea of the NFL adding a third place game, the big three-team deal of Lou Dort between OKC, Atlanta, and Dallas, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman should feel about the state of the Yankees after losing the series to the Dodgers, the Mets getting dinged for using AI for pitch calling, Bo Bichette giving a murky answer when asked about waiving his no-trade clause, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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Ben Maller talks about A.J. Brown calling Patriots QB Drake Maye a "true leader", if Giants coach John Harbaugh read RB Cam Skattebo the riot act for his botched rehab backflip, the Rams being connected to Deebo Samuel, Maller Militia Feud, and more!

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Big Ben talks about Spain defeating Argentina in the World Cup Final and if Argentina looked tired, George Kittle continued campaign for 100% grass fields in the NFL, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more!

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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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