The Fifth Hour: Benny Traveling Man
Summary
Ben Maller recounts a spontaneous 700-mile road trip from Los Angeles to Goodyear, Arizona, to visit Buc-ee's with his wife and her friends. He details the grueling drive through desert traffic, the stark contrast in gas prices across the state line, and a late-night reunion with former radio partner Turk Stevens. The episode concludes with fun facts about Creamsicles and Kool-Aid, plus updates on new menu items from Taco Bell and Domino's.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show intro
Podcast analytics and AI fears
Planning the trip to Buc-ee's
LA traffic and desert driving
Gas prices and Arizona truck stops
Arriving at Buc-ee's and meeting Turk
Buc-ee's food and shopping spree
The drive home and trip stats
Fun facts: Creamsicles and Kool-Aid
Navajo Code Talkers history
Foodie news and mailbag update
Outro and sponsors
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