The Fifth Hour: Robbie The Mariners Fan Mailbag!
Summary
Ben Maller and guest Robbie the Mariner Fan host the Fifth Hour mailbag, discussing podcast scams, fantasy football drafts, and listener anecdotes about cars and Costco samples. They touch on NFL preseason news, including Drew Allar’s struggles, and share humorous stories from regular callers like Lucky Tony and Mike the Leprechaun. The episode also covers topics such as Venice Beach’s cleanliness, Detroit’s school attendance incentives, and Ben’s upcoming meet-and-greet in Las Vegas.
Topics discussed
Intro ads and show opening
Fantasy football drafts and Vegas meetup
Listener asks about podcast booking scams
The prevalence of listeners named Mike
Do dogs eat better than their owners?
Fake news and parody accounts
Lucky Tony's reinvention and Starbucks jobs
Starbucks CEO and NFL insider son
Piggly Wiggly store closures and branding
Marcel's health and Jack and Leslie legacy
Outback John's long commute to work
Robbie's fantasy football draft performance
Living off Costco samples and lake memories
Venice Beach ranked worst for cleanliness
Mid-roll ads and sponsor messages
Eddie's radio career and Marlins Man
Chronic absenteeism and show wrap-up
Outro ads and sign-off
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