The Fifth Hour: I Saw The Sign
Summary
Ben Maller kicks off the episode by discussing National Drive-Thru and Tequila Days, sharing historical trivia about their origins. He then recounts a humorous encounter with an overly dramatic warning sign in his radio studio regarding overheating batteries. Finally, Maller reflects on his long tenure at Fox Sports Radio, noting how most original colleagues have left, leaving him as a nostalgic survivor of the network's early days.
Topics discussed
Intro ads and show opening
History of the drive-thru and National Tequila Day
Dad jokes and Elvis Presley's death anniversary
Walking through the Fox Sports Radio building
Ads for ZepBound, UnitedHealthcare, and LinkedIn
Conversation with security guard James about moving
The humorous warning sign about exploding batteries
Ads for ZepBound, UnitedHealthcare, and LinkedIn
Reflections on being the last original employee
Phrase of the week: Dog eat dog world
Outro ads for Eliquis, ChatGPT, and NHTSA
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