EP. 93 "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!" with Ben Maynard...Remembering What Matters

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"Friday Night Live" returns to The Ben Maynard Program after weeks of incredible guest interviews! Freshly showered and ready to engage, Ben jumps straight into an authentic, unfiltered conversation about—ironically—our filter-obsessed culture. He shares candid thoughts on dating profile dishonesty and the bizarre phenomenon of people hiding behind digital enhancements when everyone knows what they really look like.
The infamous Malört Challenge makes its triumphant return, with Ben downing a shot of the notoriously bitter liquor (plus an ancient jelly bean stuck to the glass) when a viewer calls in. His reaction alone is worth tuning in for—a moment of genuine suffering in the name of audience entertainment that exemplifies the spontaneous fun of live programming.
Between sips of caffeine-enhanced water and reflections on energy drinks, Ben offers a comprehensive recap of recent podcast guests who've graced the show. From Mick Heyman's financial wisdom in "Mellow Your Money" to Randy Latzman's heartfelt poetry for mothers, and Chris Skates' incredible survival story battling a rare form of leukemia with just a 2% survival rate—the diversity of conversations highlights what makes this podcast special.
The episode takes an unexpectedly moving turn when Ben dons his 1983 high school letterman's jacket to pay tribute to recently deceased classmate Audrey Limon. Reading from his yearbook, he reveals her written ambition to "never get married and have lots of lovers," noting how some parts of her teenage prediction came remarkably true. It's a poignant reminder of connections that span decades and the imprints we leave on each other's lives.
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Chapters

1. Welcome to Friday Night Live (00:00:00)

2. Filters and Dating Profile Honesty (00:05:38)

3. The Malört Challenge Explained (00:10:19)

4. Energy Drinks and Personal Preferences (00:17:22)

5. Recent Podcast Guests Recap (00:26:13)

6. Upcoming Schedule and Angel Concert (00:34:41)

7. Tribute to Audrey Lamone (00:42:15)