Ride with Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone TOTALED: Carrying Things + Lines Outside Stores
Dec 10, 2025
Benito and Mary Beth share their exhaustion from life's little annoyances, like carrying too much and waiting in long lines outside stores. They reminisce about nostalgic mall memories and holiday cheer while critiquing the hype around exclusivity. The duo dives into their behind-the-scenes antics and hilarious travel stories. Mary Beth reflects on her SoulCycle days with a strong take on bike etiquette. Expect laughs as they ponder event fatigue and its impact on shopping experiences.
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Mysterious Brand Pickup Mix-Up
- Mary Beth recounted a brand activation pickup mix-up where a driver called claiming to be at the airport for her flight that hadn't landed.
- Her assigned driver still arrived, leaving an awkward mystery about who the other person was.
Doormen, Tans, And An Ice Machine
- Benito told stories from an Airbnb in Toronto where doormen suspected him of sex work due to his late returns and changed appearance.
- He bonded with building staff and broke an ice machine dispute but enjoyed the local characters and routine.
Don’t Make Patrons Clean Premium Classes
- If you pay premium prices for fitness classes, expect not to be asked to clean equipment yourself.
- Mary Beth says venues should handle post-class cleaning rather than making patrons wipe machines.