Phone Tap: Benjamin's Birthday For One
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What is the prank setup and who is the Phone Tap victim introduced at the start?
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How do the hosts explain the context and setup for Benjamin’s reservation prank?
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In today's call, a husband sets up his wife to be pranked at her work. Oh, goodness. She's a waitress slash hostess at a local bistro, and he told us that she is the nicest, sweetest, most helpful worker that you could ever meet.
Oh! I love people like that. Are we going to break her, Jeff?
What awkward reservation details does 'Benjamin' request first?
Well, he loves hearing whenever she gets a little bit uncomfortable because she doesn't know quite how to react. So let's hear how she does when she takes a dinner reservation from timid Benjamin. Oh, no. In your phone tap right now. Brooke and Jeffrey's phone taps on the 20s. Thanks for calling Bistro.
How can I help you? Hi. My name is Benjamin. uh benjamin yes b okay how can i help you benjamin b e n j i'm in benjamin i i got it i got it and benjamin how can i help you i i would like to make a reservation for one for this friday please um sure thing one person this friday uh what time are you looking to come in What time works for you? It's your reservation, Benjamin. Anytime, really. Okay. I would like to do it at 11.59 p.m., please. Oh, we actually close at 11. Oh, so you lied. You lied to me. You lied? You said anytime. No, I just meant anytime within the hours of operation. Sorry, that's on me. Fine. Let's say 7.30. 7.30, party of one for Friday night? Yes. It's a special dinner because it's my birthday.
Wow, cool. Well, I'll make sure to let your server know. You didn't say happy birthday to me. Okay, happy birthday, Benjamin. Yay! Yay! Anything else you need? So my birthday request, I would like my entire meal comped, including the dessert and two free beverages. Because I like to drink Shirley Temples.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the prank setup and who is the Phone Tap victim introduced at the start?
0:00–1:51
2
How do the hosts explain the context and setup for Benjamin’s reservation prank?
1:51–3:07
3
What awkward reservation details does 'Benjamin' request first?
3:07–5:34
4
Why does Benjamin insist on an 11:59pm reservation and how does the hostess respond?
5:34–8:03
5
What surprising birthday demands does Benjamin make (comped meal, surprise song)?
8:03–9:36
6
How does the hostess react to requests to 'make it rain' and visit a strip club?
9:36–10:14
7
When and how is the caller revealed as a prank from the radio show?
10:14–10:24
8
What are the hosts’ closing comments and reaction after the Phone Tap is revealed?
10:24–10:55