The Fifth Hour: The Ruben
Summary
Ben Maller kicks off the episode by celebrating obscure holidays like Culinarian’s Day and National Carousel Day, sharing historical trivia about merry-go-rounds. He then recounts his humorous "chair caper," detailing how he rescued free dining chairs from a curbside sale against his wife’s initial resistance. Finally, Maller discusses Ruben Berman, the 1921 New Yorker whose lawsuit against the Giants established the tradition of fans keeping foul balls, a story he discovered while watching vintage baseball games.
Topics discussed
Intro and Ad Breaks
Culinarian's Day, Cowboy Day, and Carousel History
The Great Chair Caper: Free Furniture Heist
Past Free Furniture Finds
Ruben Berman and the Foul Ball Legal Precedent
Outro and Final Ad Breaks
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