The Ben Maller Show

Ben Maller talks about the Rockets losing to the underdog Lakers and if Houston has a Kevin Durant problem, who gets the blame for the Celtics flopping in Game 2 against the 76ers, where the Spurs are heading after Victor Wembanyama left the Spurs' Game 2 loss against the Blazers with a concussion, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Mets losing 12 consecutive games and Pedro Martinez saying the team needs to make a statement, the Angels leaving Shohei Ohtani out of their nostalgic Big A video, the Trailblazers owner pinching pennies, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Mike Tomlin taking a job at NBC as part of the Sunday Night Football crew, Pete Schrager saying you should avoid pick-tipping for a better NFL Draft experience, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Patriots coach Mike Vrabel basically admitting he was fooling around with Dianna Russini without actually admitting it, rumors that Falcons TE Kyle Pitts will be traded by the end of the weekend, talks that Jeremiyah Love could go #3 overall, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Rockets failing to defeat the Lakers even with the return of Kevin Durant, the Mets losing 12 games in a row and jeopardizing their chances at the playoffs this early in the season, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about what went wrong for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets down the stretch as they lose to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2, who wears the shame bell for the Knicks blowing a double-digit lead to the Atlanta Hawks in the 4Q at home, the performance by C.J. McCollum, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Cubs Manager Craig Counsell saying the MLB's Ohtani Rule is "bizarre", Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz being out three months due to "loose bodies" in his elbow, Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler getting death threats from Red Sox fans, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Aaron Rodgers not announcing his plans for the Steelers before the draft, Matthew Stafford's future with the Rams, the 49ers thinking there's "a chance" they can trade Brandon Aiyuk, Maller's Mountain of Money: Iggy Pop Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the latest round of rumors that connect Eagles WR A.J. Brown to the Patriots, Justin Jefferson's comments on Kyler Murray joining J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota, the Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey becoming the NFL's highest paid kicker, Cite the Bite, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Denver Nuggets getting upset by the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 and the Knicks blowing a double-digit lead to the Atlanta Hawks, Cubs manager calling the Ohtani Rule "bizarre", Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Iggy Pop, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Mets having the worst record in baseball after losing 11 straight, Francisco Lindor coming to the defense of manager Carlos Mendoza, if the Dodgers have an Edwin Diaz problem, the Royals having an issue with Salvador Perez, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Cincinnati Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence and sending the No. 10 overall pick to the Giants in return, Jacoby Brissett demanding starter money from the Cardinals despite going 1-11 last season, Maller to the Third Degree, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Detroit Pistons getting upset by the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of their series, if Luka Doncic got snubbed for the MVP award, reports that Nike is struggling to sell basketball sneakers because NBA players aren't as popular, Insta-Advice Line, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel not being able to come up with any evidence for the NY Post, Russini originally using the sexism defense then backtracking, Nike pulling a Boston Marathon ad, Maller Militia Feud, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the free-falling New York Mets as they are now tied for the worst record in baseball, the Cincinnati Bengals trading their 1st round draft pick for Giants DT Dexter Lawrence, Maller to the Third Degree, Insta-Advice Line, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller clocks back into the audio sweatshop and opens up the Fifth Hour mailroom for another wild edition of the Maller Mail Bag. Listener questions fly in from all directions — tongues, robot warriors, churros, Diet Coke, introvert life, and Ben’s alleged psychic powers as a distant cousin of Nostradamus (and drinking buddy of Nostradeanus). Nothing is off limits, everything is fair game, and the answers are equal parts wisdom and nonsense. It’s chaotic, it’s weird, it’s the Fifth Hour. Like, subscribe, follow, and tell a friend — word of mouth is the real MVP! 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.

Ben Maller pulls up a chair at the Round Table and explains why this was his destiny—kings, commoners, and burger flippers all welcome. It’s a tale of timing, thrift, and a perfectly circular stroke of karma. Then, Maller flips the script and unloads on Coachella, tracing its journey from gritty, anti-establishment roots to the full-blown Influencer Olympics—selfie sticks, sponsored vibes, and corporate cash running the show. From backyard wins to big-business takeovers, it’s a classic Maller monologue with bite. Like, follow, and subscribe for more unfiltered audio mayhem on the Fifth Hour podcast. 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.

Big Ben talks about Rory McIlroy winning the Masters to go back-back, Dianna Russini resigning from The Athletic and the Mike Vrabel scandal, Maller's Mountain of Money: Lou Bega Edition, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller clocks back into the audio sweatshop, firing up the Fifth Hour remote studio to chronicle the great “Calling Dick” saga — a full-blown hostage negotiation to get the legendary Dick in Dayton a ride to the Maller Meet & Greet in Cincinnati. Will he make it, or is this another transportation cold case? Plus, Ben serves up a crispy Maller Monologue on the origin of the high five — from Dodger lore to playground betrayal (“too slow!”). It’s road trips, radio legends, and random history, all mashed together in classic, off-the-rails Fifth Hour fashion. 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.

Brian Noe fill in for Big Ben and talk about LaMelo Ball only being fined $60K after the play-in tournament fiasco involving Bam Adebayo & the differences between Adam Silver as commissioner & if David Stern would have handled the punishment the same way. Brian dives into why the NFL draft has similarities to March Madness + an fishy edition of the Who Am I game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.