About this episode

Ben Maller and the crew explore various topics, including nostalgia for pop culture and a tribute to beloved TV actors.

Benny and the boys are back in the audio dojo for a Saturday edition of the Fifth Hour! This time around, Ben goes on one of his patented scenic detours, bouncing from the Caspian Sea to acai berries, coconut trees and the mind-bending fact that we hear roughly 30,000 words a day. The World Cup radio coverage unexpectedly reunites Ben with the legendary "Remember Me Guy," sparking a trip through the hot tub time machine to revisit  Superbad , the original iPhone, Bob Barker and  The Sopranos . Plus, Ben delivers a heartfelt Maller sermon honoring beloved TV actor Hal Williams and tips his cap to Randolph Mantooth, while reminding us of Plato's line that "those who tell stories rule the world." Ben's still waiting for the crown, but until then, settle in for another magical, mystical ride through the Palace of Pontification. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!"   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 Engage with the podcast by emailing us at  RealFifthHour@gmail.com   ... Follow Ben on Twitter  @BenMaller  and on Instagram  @BenMallerOnFOX ... #BenMaller #FSRWeekends See…

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