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The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller

Hosted by Ben Maller

The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller is a daily sports and culture podcast hosted by Ben Maller, an overnight host on FOX Sports Radio. It covers sports, politics, science and trends with guests not heard on his radio show. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, daily cadence, typical length about 37 minutes. Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, rate about $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller

Daily sports talk from a FOX Sports Radio host, with a loyal audience

  • Daily episodes across 1,000 episodes give a steady, long-running placement schedule.
  • 447 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars signal an engaged listener base.
  • Guests and mailbag segments give hosts room to read ads in a conversational way.
Best forsports betting and fantasy appssports apparel and fan merchandiseenergy drinks and snacks
Watch forProfanity-heavy style may not suit family-oriented or conservative campaigns.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
News and Politics15%
Science5%
Pop Culture10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, mailbag
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
30 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 447 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000 ratings, 5,000 to 25,000 downloads), show older than five years, daily cadence, iHeart and FOX Sports network distribution, Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest sports news and debateWho are the guests on this week's showHow do listeners submit mailbag questions
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada4%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
FOX Sports RadioiHeartPodcasts
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is distributed by FOX Sports Radio and iHeartPodcasts.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

The description says the show is 'not safe for work', and the dossier does not flag explicit content in the feed.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 39 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

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.…
The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller

The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller is a daily sports and culture podcast hosted by Ben Maller, an overnight host on FOX Sports Radio according to the show's description. The show mixes sports, politics, science and trends, with guests and mailbag segments that are not heard on his radio show. The feed lists 1,000 episodes released daily, with typical episodes running about 30 to 40 minutes.

The show is distributed by FOX Sports Radio and iHeartPodcasts and carries a 4.9-star average from 447 Apple Podcasts ratings. Listener figures are estimates: based on the Apple rating count, the show likely reaches about 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly US adults. The feed shows no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes.

Advertisers in sports betting, sports apparel or snacks may suit the show. An estimated host-read placement costs about $90 to $630 per episode, which buys a conversational read to a sports-focused audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller

How much does The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read rates are about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller about?

It is a daily sports and culture podcast hosted by Ben Maller, covering sports, politics, science and trends, with guests and mailbag segments. Episodes typically run about 30 to 40 minutes.

How do I contact The Fifth Hour with Ben Maller about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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