Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast It's Ben a Week
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| She's Ben Kidnapped While Pregnant (ft. Jen Kirk) | 12 May 2026 | 00:56:34 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with his friend Jen Kirk for an emotional and eye-opening Mother’s Day episode unlike any other. At just 16 years old, Jen became pregnant and made the heartbreaking decision to place her son up for adoption. But this isn’t just a story about adoption — it’s a story about survival, sacrifice, family, trauma, and what motherhood can really look like. Jen opens up about navigating an open adoption in the late 1980s, choosing her son’s adoptive parents herself, and the emotional reality of watching him grow up from a distance through letters and photographs. The conversation takes a shocking turn when Jen reveals that during her pregnancy, she was allegedly hidden away in a remote cabin after her stepmother attempted to take the baby for herself — leading to a terrifying situation involving private investigators, police, and a dramatic rescue coordinated by her mother. Ben and Jen also discuss:
Now, nearly 40 years later, Jen has a close relationship with her biological son, his children, and his adoptive family — proving that families can take many different forms. This episode is emotional, shocking, heartbreaking, healing, and a powerful reminder that motherhood is never one-size-fits-all. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| The Teacher Who Believed in Ben (ft. Brenda Ramin) | 05 May 2026 | 00:49:53 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with someone who changed his life — his ninth grade science teacher, Brenda Ramin. From getting kicked out of Catholic school to convincing a teacher to secretly take him to California, this episode is full of wild stories, chaos, and the kind of support that can change everything. Ben and Brenda reflect on their 20+ year relationship, the infamous Hollywood trip that changed everything, and what it was like being “that kid” in high school who didn’t quite fit the mold. They dive into sneaking into gated communities, getting chickenpox during a headshot trip, pushing back on authority, and how one teacher saw something in Ben that others didn’t. This episode is hilarious, nostalgic, and a reminder that sometimes all it takes is one person believing in you to completely change your path. In this episode:
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| I've Ben Flying at 30,000' (ft. Joe The Pilot) | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:57:55 | |
The world feels like it’s on fire — and Ben is boarding a flight anyway. On this episode of It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by friend Joe, a commercial airline pilot flying one of the largest passenger aircraft in the world, for a behind-the-scenes deep dive into aviation, fear of flying, turbulence, airplane safety, and what really happens in the cockpit. They break down: • Do you actually need airplane mode? Joe shares real stories from 20+ years of flying — including engine failures, bird strikes, auto-land landings in low visibility, and why flying is still statistically safer than driving. Then in this week’s Breaking Point, Ben unloads on airport behavior — TSA confusion, zone boarding chaos, adults wearing pajamas, barefoot passengers, and why flying etiquette has completely collapsed. AJ joins at the end to talk turbulence anxiety, travel rituals, and their upcoming trips (including AJ singing the national anthem during wartime). If you’ve ever feared turbulence, questioned airplane safety, or lost your mind watching someone in 37B block the aisle — this episode is for you. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| It’s Ben the 2026 Olympics (ft. Cassandra) | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:46:30 | |
Ben has done it again — he accidentally started internet drama. After posting a short clip about barrel racing culture being “a little clicky,” Ben somehow triggered 150,000+ views, thousands of comments, and a wave of angry Facebook users — all because he said, “Everyone needs to calm down. You’re not Beyoncé.” In this episode of It’s Ben A Week, Ben reads the wildest hate comments, responds to online trolls, and breaks down how quickly social media outrage spirals. From grammar wars to legal threats from “Debbie from Facebook,” this is peak internet chaos. Then the energy shifts to a chaotic recap of the 2026 Winter Olympics with returning guest Cassandra. They debate figure skating meltdowns, Olympic pressure, Lindsey Vonn’s injury, bobsled logic, and whether they could realistically train for the next Games. AJ joins at the end to talk about engagement anniversaries, relationship awareness, and why spatial awareness in a warm-up pen might actually be a life skill. If you love internet drama, Olympics commentary, comedy podcasts, or watching people argue in Facebook comment sections — this episode is for you. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben My Valentine? (ft. Lisa Curry) | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:52:30 | |
Valentine’s Day is over — and Ben has thoughts. On this episode of It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by stand-up comedian Lisa Curry for a brutally funny breakdown of modern relationships, social media culture, and why Valentine’s Day might be the most performative holiday of the year. Ben and Lisa dive into dating pressure, Galentine’s, joint Facebook accounts, and the theory that the more couples post about their relationship online, the more unstable it actually is. Ben shares the unhinged story of catching an ex swiping on Tinder in first class on a Valentine’s trip he paid for — yes, really. The conversation spirals into sports culture, NFL fandom, and whether professional sports might secretly be the most homoerotic institution in America. From men in tight pants tackling each other to emotional meltdowns over football losses, nothing is safe. In this week’s Breaking Point, Ben goes off on tandem bikes, while Lisa calls out dog owners who walk their pets while glued to their phones. AJ joins at the end for a post-Valentine’s relationship check-in, where they talk about social media expectations, cheap chocolates, and why small acts of love matter more than Hallmark holidays. If you’ve ever questioned Valentine’s Day, modern dating, social media relationships, or the emotional intensity of NFL fans, this comedy podcast episode is for you. Follow Lisa Curry 🎤 Watch Lisa Curry’s stand-up special Emotionally Edging here: 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Having Breast Reductions (ft. Sherri Harris) | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:52:04 | |
Ben is fresh off a trip to Mexico and immediately reminded why Facebook might be ruining his life. In this episode, Ben spirals (just a little) over online political fights, racism disguised as “memes,” performative outrage, and why arguing on social media never actually changes anyone’s mind. Fan-favorite guest Sherri Harris returns for Season 2 and brings one of the wildest stories yet — a terrifying heart scare that leads to an ER visit, an ambulance ride, a wildly incorrect diagnosis, and a crash course in America’s broken healthcare system… all while uninsured. The episode also dives into body image, beauty standards, plastic surgery honesty, nipple nightmares, pain pills, bad restaurant behavior, dirty bar glasses, and why Ben officially hits his Breaking Point with customer service everywhere. It’s funny, unfiltered, slightly unhinged, and deeply relatable — because sometimes it really has Ben A Week. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| I've Ben Rejected | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:40:17 | |
This week, Ben goes solo and gets real about something we all deal with but rarely talk about: rejection. From career disappointments and missed opportunities to being ghosted, iced out, or simply left on read, rejection shows up in ways both loud and subtle. Ben opens up about a recent week that hit harder than expected, how setting high expectations can backfire, and why rejection hurts even when you think you’re “used to it.” Ben reflects on early experiences of rejection, from growing up feeling different to navigating acting, friendships, relationships, and creative careers where “no” often comes without explanation. He shares why ignoring people can be more painful than hearing no, how social media fuels comparison, and why rejection often feels personal even when it isn’t. This episode is part rant, part therapy session, and part reminder that rejection doesn’t mean failure — it often means redirection. Ben talks about learning when to sit in the feeling, when to let it go, and how not to let other people’s limitations talk you out of your dreams. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overlooked, or discouraged lately, this one’s for you. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| We've Ben Frozen Solid in Texas | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:44:29 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben should really be saying It’s Ben A Weekend. After an unexpected Arctic blast hits Texas, Ben opens the episode iced in, frustrated, and fully spiraling as ranch life meets extreme weather. From frozen pools and broken automation systems to a three-foot koi fish recovering in the bathtub, nothing about this weekend goes according to plan. Ben breaks down:
Because the roads are iced over and no one can leave, Ben is joined by the only guest available — his partner AJ Sarcione. Together, they dive into:
The episode then shifts into a deeper conversation about humanity, outrage culture, and the pressure to perform beliefs online. Ben and AJ talk about:
They wrap the episode with a reminder to stay warm, be kind, and remember that real conversations don’t happen in comment sections. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| [Throwback Thursday] Ben in the Bush with Urzila Carlson | 22 Jan 2026 | 01:16:35 | |
Throwback Thursday. With Season 2 officially underway and new listeners joining, I wanted to resurface one of my favorite conversations from Season 1. This episode with comedian Urzila Carlson is funny, honest, and exactly the kind of conversation that defines It’s Ben A Week. If you’re new here, this is a great place to start. ___________________________________________ This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with Urzila Carlson — global comedy powerhouse, Taskmaster trauma survivor, and certified expert in both sarcasm and swearing. Originally from South Africa, now based in New Zealand, Urzila has taken the comedy world by storm with her Netflix specials, unfiltered stand-up, and razor-sharp takes on everything from LGBTQIA+ to not ending up porn. She’s a scene stealer in her new movie Kinda Pregnant, but first — we need Ben to get the name right! The episode opens with a full breakdown of:
Then Urzila joins and they dive into:
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| This Has Ben a Lifetime Friendship (ft. Maria Hynan) | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:54:32 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by one of the longest friendships of his life — his childhood neighbor and lifelong friend, Maria Hynan. From growing up together on a lake in Wisconsin to navigating rebellion, mistakes, growth, and parenthood, this episode is a full-circle conversation about where we come from and who we become. Ben and Maria reminisce about meeting at five years old, fighting like siblings, rearranging Ben’s room every summer, Taekwondo classes, stolen fish from a pet store, and the chaos of growing up together. But the conversation quickly deepens as Maria opens up about her teenage years, strict parenting, rebellion, addiction, a life-changing pregnancy at 18, and how becoming a mother ultimately saved her life. Together, they talk honestly about breaking generational cycles, redefining parenting, and what it means to give your children a childhood they don’t have to recover from. Topics include:
The episode closes with the return of Breaking Point, where Ben spirals over rumors of a possible Hannah Montana 20th anniversary concert and Maria shares her frustration with people lacking basic self-awareness — especially when it comes to body odor. This episode is funny, emotional, raw, and deeply nostalgic — a reminder that some friendships don’t fade, they evolve. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| What Happens After It’s All Ben Lost (ft. Greg Young) | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:46:04 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with his longtime friend Greg for one of the most personal and grounded conversations yet. Greg opens up about welcoming a new baby, surviving the devastating Palisades fires, and what it’s really like when your home is suddenly at risk — or gone — overnight. From evacuating through smoke-filled streets to navigating insurance chaos, grief, and gratitude at the same time, this episode blends humor, heartbreak, and honesty in a way only It’s Ben A Week can. The conversation also takes its usual chaotic turn — covering dad jokes, fitness burnout, wellness trackers, goat lore, and a truly infuriating scam that sent Ben straight to his breaking point. Heavy topics, real laughs, and the reminder that sometimes all you can do is get through the week. In this episode, we cover:
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| Season 2 Trailer – It’s Ben A Week | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:00:57 | |
Season 2 of It’s Ben A Week is here. Hosted by barrel racer and photographer Ben McDonnell, It’s Ben A Week is a weekly comedy and culture podcast featuring candid conversations, unfiltered storytelling, and honest takes on relationships, identity, career chaos, and whatever the hell just happened this week. Season 2 launches with a refreshed look, elevated production, and a sharper creative focus — blending solo episodes with guest conversations from comedy, television, and pop culture. New episodes every week. Welcome to Season 2. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Customer Service Has Ben a Nightmare | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:23:24 | |
Some weeks are great… and some weeks just push you to your breaking point. On this solo episode of It’s Ben A Week, Ben is back with a full-on rant — and honestly, it’s been building. Between chaotic customer service, confusing systems that make no sense, and interactions that leave you questioning humanity, this week had Ben asking: what is wrong with people? From a dentist appointment that somehow turned into a full-blown front desk disaster, to a restaurant experience that defies all logic, to the ongoing saga of Starbucks mobile orders that apparently no one understands — nothing is safe this week. Ben dives into:
This episode is chaotic, relatable, unfiltered, and exactly what you need if you’ve ever dealt with frustrating people and thought: there’s no way this is real. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Is Back (ft. AJ) | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:49:54 | |
Season Two is officially here. On the first episode of Season 2 of It’s Ben A Week, Ben returns after a three-week break feeling recharged, reset, and fully ready to level things up. With a brand-new studio, upgraded set, new artwork, and a fresh intro, Ben reflects on the wild first year of podcasting and what’s next for the show. Ben opens the episode talking about:
Ben then recaps an unforgettable holiday season, including:
After reflecting on the energy shift from the Year of the Snake into the Year of the Fire Horse, Ben invites listeners to lean into change, momentum, and going after what they want in 2026. Then, Ben is joined by his partner and frequent collaborator AJ Sarcione to officially kick off Season 2. Together, they dive into:
The episode closes with a reflection on boundaries, control, growth, and protecting your energy — setting the tone for what Season 2 of It’s Ben A Week is all about. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| [BONUS] Ben Getting Ready for 2026 (ft. Eleven) | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:11:11 | |
This week on a special Bonus Episode of It’s Ben A Week, Ben couldn’t bring himself to leave a single Tuesday empty — so he returns with friend, spiritual guide, and fan favorite Eleven for a short but powerful New Year energy reading and manifestation session. Together, Ben and Eleven reflect on the end of 2025, the emotional weight of the year, and why most New Year’s resolutions set people up to fail. Instead, they offer a softer, more realistic approach to change — one rooted in awareness, compassion, and patience. Eleven breaks down:
Ben shares his take on resolutions:
Then Eleven pulls cards for the collective (shaman, hunter, apocalypse), unfolding themes of intuition, clarity, sovereignty, transformation, and new beginnings. This mini-episode is grounding, mystical, funny, honest, and the perfect companion as you step into 2026 with intention — and compassion. As you step across the threshold into a new year, this reading may have stirred something familiar—a truth rising from the last of the Snake’s shedding, or the first spark of the Fire Horse calling you forward. For those who feel that pull, Eleven extends an invitation to deepen the journey. She is opening space for 1:1 sessions designed to support anyone ready to explore their personal path, clarify what they’re carrying into 2026, and anchor the intentions that want to take form in the year ahead. Listeners can book a session here: https://www.bringsoul.life/portal/Hom A new year offers a new map. Eleven is here to help you read it. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| [BONUS] It’s Ben a Year — The Highlights | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:30:48 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, we’re celebrating 50 episodes, one full year, and the end of Season One with a special highlight reel. Whether you’ve listened since the beginning or joined somewhere along the way, this episode captures the wild, emotional, hilarious, chaotic, meaningful, and unforgettable moments that defined 2025. From crying with mothers who have lost children… Enjoy a curated collection of the moments listeners replayed the most:
Ben also pops in throughout to reflect on:
It's the perfect ending to a year — especially for Ben. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| It’s Ben a Year — The Season One Finale (ft. AJ) | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:41:19 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben wraps up his very first year of podcasting with a deeply personal and celebratory Season One Finale. After 50 straight weeks — zero missed Tuesdays — Ben sits down with the one person who started this journey with him: AJ. With thousands of listeners tuning in from across the world, Ben reflects on how the podcast began, how much it’s grown, and how much work went into creating something from scratch with no team, no production company, and no built-in audience. Ben opens the episode with a candid look back at:
AJ joins and the two dive into:
Then the episode becomes a full-circle reflection on Season One:
The finale ends with a heartfelt conversation about Season Two:
It’s emotional, honest, funny, chaotic, nostalgic, and full-circle — the perfect ending to an unbelievable first season. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Facing the Holidays After Loss (ft. Blain) | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:41:56 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben opens the episode by recapping the unbelievable viral rise of Jeff the Possum, whose video has now hit nearly 3 million views across TikTok and Instagram. Ben shares the wild influx of new followers, the hate comments from people wanting “more Jeff, less podcast,” and the unexpected chaos of going viral over a porch possum instead of the content he actually produces. But quickly, the episode shifts into something much deeper. Just five months ago, Blaine’s husband Danny — a beloved member of Ben and AJ’s friend group — passed away from spindle cell liposarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Blaine opens up about:
Ben and Blaine share stories of Danny at his best: Together they explore:
Blaine also shares unexpectedly touching and humorous moments — like accidentally calling Danny’s mom from Danny’s number, or the headstone being placed just days before recording. This episode is raw, heartfelt, honest, and full of love. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| This Week Has Ben Sex, Scams, and Secret Santa (ft. Joy) | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:00:28 | |
⚠️ Warning: this episode is X rated and NSFW This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by his friend — Joy — for the dirtiest, wildest, and most X-rated episode in the history of the show. And before they even get to the sex talk, Ben has a Thanksgiving meltdown to unload. The episode opens with Ben’s Thanksgiving Eve nightmare:
Then the episode shifts into the Naughty Secret Santa the two are preparing for — including:
Ben and Joy talk openly, honestly, and hilariously about everything most people are scared to admit — proving that talking about sex doesn’t have to be taboo, shameful, or secret. It’s the most unfiltered, eyebrow-lifting, educationally chaotic episode yet. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| He’s Ben Abused, Abandoned, and He Survived (ft. Weston Brown) | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:58:31 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with Weston Brown, a Texas native whose shocking and emotional story has captured national attention. Weston grew up in a hyper-religious, politically extreme household just outside Dallas — homeschooled, isolated, and forbidden from music, movies, doctors, or anything that didn’t fit a narrow version of “God’s plan.” When he came out as gay, he was fired from his church job, cut off from his family, and told he could never come home. Years later, Weston discovered that his mother — now living in Granbury — had become a political activist trying to ban books with LGBTQ+ characters. So he returned to Texas, took the podium at a school-board meeting, and made headlines across the country with his brave, heartfelt testimony. That moment inspired a documentary and his upcoming memoir. Ben and Weston dive into:
It’s an episode filled with courage, catharsis, and hope — proof that even in the most closed-minded places, truth and love will always find a way through. Follow Weston Brown Instagram: @wstn.brwn 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Best Friends with John Wayne’s Granddaughter (ft. Laura Munoz-Bottini) | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:51:25 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by one of his best friends — actress and producer Laura Munoz-Bottini, who just happens to be the granddaughter of The Duke himself, John Wayne. The episode opens with martinis, cinnamon sticks, and chaos as Ben and Laura reminisce about their first acting class together in 2015, where Darrell the acting coach famously told Ben to “go write a letter in the closet and fight for Little Ben.” (Yes — in the closet.) From there, the conversation flows from laughter to legacy as Laura opens up about:
The episode takes a hilariously unhinged turn when Laura recounts a career pitch gone wrong that ends with poop in a Tesla, while Ben shares his latest run-in with “Humpty Dumpty Margy” — a troll from his past who came back swinging in the YouTube comments. Together they dive into:
It’s part Hollywood history, part therapy session, and part comedy chaos. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Making Spirits Bright (ft. Shane) | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:35:37 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, the Christmas season officially begins — and Ben’s not waiting for anyone’s permission. AJ’s out of town, the Halloween décor is gone, and Mariah Carey has defrosted, which means it’s tree-trimming time. Between giant ornaments hanging from the ceiling and a three-day decorating marathon, Ben dives into why Christmas joy should never be delayed — and why Thanksgiving can kick rocks (dry turkey, stuffing, and all). After some holiday chaos — including a performance of “Defying Gravity” on a party bus at 70 mph — Then Ben sits down with Shane, president of Hood County Christmas for Children, to talk about the real magic of the holidays: giving back. Together, they break down:
Ben also shares his take on performative charity, social-media highlight reels, and why real generosity doesn’t need a photo op. It’s equal parts comedy, chaos, and Christmas heart — proving that holiday spirit and helping others will always be in season. 🎁 Learn More or Get Involved with Hood County Christmas for Children
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| Ben Standing Up, Not Backing Down (Happy Halloween) | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:24:06 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, it’s Halloween — and Ben’s fired up. After a whirlwind of travel from LA to Cabo (and back), Ben’s back home, zipping around the ranch on his Segway, reminiscing about his past Halloween costumes — from Miley Cyrus to Jesus floating on a cloud. But between the laughs and chaos, this episode takes a sharp and heartfelt turn. A Facebook post claiming “science proves no one is born gay” sets Ben off on a passionate rant about religion, judgment, and why using faith to justify hate isn’t holy — it’s hypocritical. He breaks down:
It’s honest, unfiltered, and unapologetically Ben — balancing heartfelt storytelling, humor, and truth bombs that land hard. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| The Fire Has Ben Building (ft. Eleven) | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:50:18 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by returning guest Eleven for a conversation that blends astrology, manifestation, personal growth, and real-life chaos. From the “Year of the Fire Horse” energy to feeling like everything is almost about to take off, Ben and Eleven unpack what it means to be in a season of building, waiting, and trusting timing. They dive into the tension between staying grounded and craving freedom — from life on the ranch and daily responsibilities to the desire for spontaneity, travel, and expansion. The conversation expands into: • Astrology, Aries season, and collective energy shifts Eleven also leads a powerful moment of intention-setting and pulls a card for listeners — centered around destiny, creativity, and believing in your own path. Plus, Breaking Point returns with Ben’s rant about Starbucks mobile orders — because even in a spiritual awakening… some things still need to be said. If you’re feeling stuck, on the edge of something bigger, or trying to find clarity in a chaotic world, this episode will hit. Connect with Eleven: Instagram: @iamelevenxx Email for ceremonies: magic@iamelevenxx.com 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Dealing with Disney Adults and Android Users (ft. Bryan & John) | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:41:59 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by his friends Bryan and John from Out Loud and Laughing for what can only be described as a pumpkin-spiced fever dream. It starts innocent — PSLs, Starbucks baristas, and why no one uses proper grammar anymore — but spirals quickly into the Android vs. iPhone debate, porn bans in Texas, Disney adult confessions, and Greg Abbott jokes that might get everyone canceled. From there, Ben and the boys get deep (and deranged):
By the time it’s over, the trio has covered astrology, sperm counts, seatbelt tickets, and what happens when you hand a lesbian cop a Home Depot gift card. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Living Without Fear (ft. Gabrielle) | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:38:02 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined once again by his good friend Gabrielle, and things get deep fast — but not before a Starbucks rant. The blue-haired barista saga continues, complete with foam mishaps, stick-and-poke tattoos, and a debate over why grandmas dye their hair blue. From there, the conversation shifts from funny to philosophical, as Ben and Gabrielle dive into the idea of fear — how it shapes us, limits us, and how choosing adventure and self-belief can completely transform your life. They open up about:
Ben and Gabrielle leave listeners with a healthy dose of truth, laughter, and motivation — reminding everyone that fear only wins if you let it. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Down for All the Right Reasons (ft. Tara & Haley) | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:41:54 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben welcomes a very special pair of guests — his cousin-in-law Tara, and her daughter Haley, who instantly steals the show. Tara shares her family’s powerful and emotional story of raising a child with Down syndrome — from the shock of the diagnosis to the overwhelming joy and laughter Haley brings into their lives every day. She opens up about young motherhood, the early medical scares, the misconceptions around disabilities, and how her family turned fear into faith, humor, and love. Then Haley takes the mic — and chaos (in the best way) ensues. From family drama, football, and TikTok fame to wrestling gossip and telling people to “kiss my ass,” she proves why everyone falls in love with her the moment they meet her. 📌 In this episode:
This episode is equal parts laughter, love, and pure light — a reminder that joy, humor, and resilience often come in the most unexpected packages. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben on Hold, Ben on Standby, Ben Over It | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:19:12 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is back with a short and savage solo rant. Two companies landed on his official shit list: AT&T and Starbucks — and he’s not holding back. It all started with a simple iPhone case return that turned into a full-blown customer service nightmare. Between a useless app, a store manager hiding in the back, and a call center that sounded like a rave in the background, Ben lost his mind trying to return a $45 case. Then Starbucks caught some smoke — because apparently baristas can’t handle the complexity of… pouring cold foam on top of coffee. Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew season is sacred, and Ben is done with tan-colored, pre-mixed disasters. But the chaos didn’t stop there. Ben also breaks down:
It’s corporate chaos, Starbucks shade, and travel trauma — all in one episode. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Wearing Kelly’s Shoes (ft. Liam Kyle Sullivan) | 23 Sep 2025 | 01:12:34 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben fulfills a childhood dream — sitting down with viral video pioneer Liam Kyle Sullivan, the creator of Kelly from the Shoes video that defined early YouTube and inspired a generation of comedians. They dive into everything from the origin of Kelly to how YouTube fame in the 2000s was completely different from TikTok virality today. Liam shares behind-the-scenes stories about creating Shoes, Muffins, and Text Message Breakup, how Susan Walker was born, and why Shoes almost didn’t happen. The conversation covers:
For Ben, it’s more than nostalgia — he credits Kelly with inspiring him to create his own skits and chase acting in LA. Follow Liam Kyle Sullivan
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| AJ’s Been Hired, I’ve Ben Fired | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:44:54 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben and AJ are back together — and it’s a rollercoaster. Ben kicks off with his latest run-ins with religious trolls, from women claiming “being gay is a choice” to strangers spamming his DMs with Bible verses. His clapbacks? Iconic. (“You know what else is a choice? Your dental hygiene.”) AJ brings his calmer perspective, reminding Ben (and all of us) that leading with heart usually wins — but Ben’s still choosing chaos. Then the conversation moves to:
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| Ben With Bears (ft. Domenica Albero) | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:42:46 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by his new bestie Domenica Albero, fresh from a Northern California “camping” trip that was less sleeping bags, more fairytale chaos. What started as a Lake Tahoe getaway (complete with a bear under the deck charging at Ben) turned into a full-blown fantasy vacation with castles, rivers, nightly theme parties, and… golf cart near-death experiences. They break down:
The chaos continues in the aftershow as they spiral into Netflix’s Unknown Number: High School Catfish, the catfishing mom who traumatized her daughter, and why Ben & Domenica think they need to step up their petty game. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Missing (ft. Cassandra Broadway) | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:31:12 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Cassandra Broadway is back, and we’re covering everything from medical meltdowns to missing persons mysteries. Ben kicks things off with his annual LabCorp rant after another disastrous blood work experience — barcode scanning drama, fasting for nothing, and why phlebotomists have the same customer service energy as the post office. Then the conversation spirals into:
AJ pops in at the end to share why Cassandra has been his best friend for 20 years, why their phone calls often involve long stretches of silence, and how that’s the ultimate love language of friendship. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Basic About Pumpkin (ft. Sherri) | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:39:06 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Sherri is back for her third appearance (making her the show’s most frequent guest — besides AJ, of course). And as always, no topic is off limits. The episode kicks off with the return of pumpkin spice season at Starbucks, leading to a full breakdown of pumpkin cream cold brews, muffins, candles, and Sherri’s inside knowledge of how to grow (and rotate!) the perfect pumpkin. Things quickly spiral into Starbucks foam wars, blow job comparisons at the drive-thru, and cream cheese confessions. From there, Ben and Sherri cover:
It’s pumpkin spice meets pure chaos — with Sherri as the reigning queen of stories. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben The Life Of Showgays (ft. Bryan & Jon) | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:37:03 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, the studio is loud, shady, and glitter-covered as Ben is joined by Bryan and Jon from the podcast Out Loud and Laughing. The mics heat up instantly as the trio dives into Taylor Swift’s new album, Life of a Showgirl — breaking down lyrics, Easter eggs, and why she has the best marketing team. From there, nothing is off limits — Housewives drama, murder hypotheticals, Caitlyn Jenner rants, pop culture meltdowns, and the eternal question: if you could get away with it, who’s your first victim? 📌 In this episode:
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| Connection Has Ben Missing (ft. Melissa Daniels) | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:39:37 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by Melissa Daniels, a producer turned creator who left her life in Los Angeles to go on a cross-country “reset tour” — driving city to city and hosting potluck dinners with strangers. What started as a personal creative reset quickly turned into something much bigger: a social experiment around connection, loneliness, and what community actually looks like today. Melissa shares how burnout, the LA wildfires, and years of helping others execute their creative visions pushed her to finally step outside her comfort zone and create something of her own. Together, they dive into: • Why people feel more disconnected than ever (despite social media) • The difference between online connection and real-life relationships • Hosting intimate dinners with strangers across the country • How vulnerability creates instant community • Why discomfort is necessary for growth • “Fake it till you make it” vs “practice it until you become it” • Self-love, emotional regulation, and breaking negative patterns Ben also shares his perspective on modern relationships, social media culture, and why genuine connection feels harder to find than ever. Plus, Breaking Point returns with a rant about people not responding to emails and Melissa’s nightmare Airbnb experience while road-tripping with her cat. If you’ve been craving real connection, meaningful conversations, or a reset in your own life, this episode will hit home. Connect with Melissa: The Reset Tour Project: http://www.theresettourproject.com/ Find her on instagram here Melissa is documenting her journey across the country through her reset tour, hosting community dinners and creating space for real, meaningful connection. She’s currently sharing updates through her personal Instagram and her mindfulness-focused page. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| He's Ben Writing & Directing Hollywood Blockbusters (ft. Rawson Marshall Thurber) | 12 Aug 2025 | 01:22:31 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, I’m joined by Rawson Marshall Thurber — the writer and director behind blockbuster hits like Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Central Intelligence, Skyscraper, Red Notice, and the upcoming Voltron film. He’s worked with everyone from Ben Stiller to Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Aniston, and Gal Gadot — and now… me. Then Rawson and I get into:
It’s equal parts filmmaking masterclass, Hollywood tea, and unfiltered banter. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben-eath the Surface: Beauty, Needles & Truth (ft. Botox Queen Laura Fischer) | 05 Aug 2025 | 01:10:13 | |
She’s the only person Ben trusts to poke his face with needles—and for good reason. In this episode, Ben is joined by Beverly Hills-based nurse practitioner and aesthetic guru Laura Fischer for an honest, hilariously relatable, and incredibly informative deep dive into all things skincare, Botox, filler, and the myths surrounding aesthetic treatments. From what age you should actually start Botox, to the difference between “filler face” and tasteful enhancement, Laura spills all the tea. Ben also shares his own skincare addiction cycles, and why Ben refuses to attend a Botox party in someone’s kitchen. Plus, listeners get an exclusive $100 off referral deal for Laura’s office—because flawless skin should come with perks. In this episode:
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| Have You Ben AI-Curious? (ft. ChatGPT) | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:45:04 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, we’re trying something new — and maybe a little futuristic. First, Ben kicks things off with some classic rage and chaos: a Starbucks, a Male Truck Drivers, and a bar fight with a cowboy bigot that ends with a bloody vape pen to the face. Then things take a turn… because our guest this week is not a celebrity, influencer, or mom — it’s ChatGPT. Yes, Ben interviews artificial intelligence — the app that’s changing the world. ChatGPT and Ben get into it:
The episode wraps with a reverse interview, where ChatGPT asks Ben about:
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| Ben in the Bush (ft. Urzila Carlson) | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:16:02 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with Urzila Carlson — global comedy powerhouse, Taskmaster trauma survivor, and certified expert in both sarcasm and swearing. Originally from South Africa, now based in New Zealand, Urzila has taken the comedy world by storm with her Netflix specials, unfiltered stand-up, and razor-sharp takes on everything from LGBTQIA+ to not ending up porn. She’s a scene stealer in her new movie Kinda Pregnant, but first — we need Ben to get the name right! The episode opens with a full breakdown of:
Then Urzila joins and they dive into:
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| Hamptons, Housewives, and Ben Faking Diarrhea | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:33:09 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, It's all about Montauk, Manhattan, and the Cowboy Carter tour. What was supposed to be a chill summer getaway turned into a full-throttle saga featuring a Real Housewives, a bar showdown, a fake diarrhea excuse to Delta, and me almost getting decked by a guy a local fisherman. In this episode, I cover:
If you’ve ever faked a medical condition to see your idol, got kicked out of a bar on vacation, or spent thousands on concert tickets — this one’s for you. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| SoulCycle Has Ben My Cult (ft. David Zint) | 08 Jul 2025 | 01:04:41 | |
This week, Ben sits down with his SoulCycle instructor and longtime friend, David Zint — master instructor, motivational powerhouse, and unofficial therapist. After clocking over 750 hours of riding with David, Ben gets deep about how SoulCycle helped him through breakups, grief, and the chaos of acting life — and why it was never about burning calories. But before we spin into the deep stuff, Ben shares his extremely unpatriotic feelings about the Fourth of July, why he’s ready to cancel kids at the gym, how fireworks nearly ruined a friendship (and his barn), and the latest Beyoncé ticket meltdown that tested his burnt toast theory and his blood pressure. From spin-room therapy to Ozempic mood swings to tear-filled podium rides — this episode is full of breakthroughs, beefs, and Beyoncé. Before we clip in, I vent about:
Then David and I dive deep into:
Whether you're a SoulCycle addict, a movement skeptic, or just emotionally backed up — this episode moves you. Book a class with David Zint in LA: soul-cycle.com 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben in the Dominican Republic | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:39:53 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, it’s just me — and the wildest work week I’ve ever had. I booked a national commercial that had me on a flight to the Dominican Republic in 12 hours. Problem is… it was the same weekend as my friend’s funeral and the Beyoncé concert I’d been planning to go to for months. Here’s what went down:
By the end of the trip, I was sore, starving, and exhausted — but also totally in awe. I’ve worked my ass off to be a full-time actor, and this job reminded me that the chaos is worth it. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| I've Ben Shooting with Top Headshot Photographer (ft. Steph Girard) | 24 Jun 2025 | 01:12:43 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, I’m kicking things off with a story that made me question everything: a friend ghosted me in the middle of planning an episode… after confirming, bullet pointing, and saying “love you.” I went full Nancy Drew, messaged her mom, and basically spiraled into a wellness check meltdown. If you’ve ever been stood up, blocked, or left wondering “am I crazy or is this sociopathic?” — same. But then — the episode redeems itself — because I’m joined by one of my all-time favorite humans and mentors: Stephanie Girard, LA’s number one headshot photographer (and my friend since 2014) and the woman behind all of It’s Ben A Week's iconic branding photos. In this episode, we talk about:
We also get into mentorship, creative growth, and why the best artists are the ones who give back. Check out Stephanie’s work: https://www.stephgirardheadshots.com 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Going Bravo and Boo Boo for Labubu | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:50:48 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, I’m kicking things off with some real talk. We just lost a dear friend — Danny — to cancer, and my heart goes out to his husband Blaine and everyone in our crew who’s hurting. Life hit hard this week, but so did the laughs, the chaos, and the cocktails… because grief doesn’t come in a straight line. We flew to LA for the week and let me tell you — travel was a disaster, AJ caught Labubu fever, I got bullied by a flight attendant with power trip energy, and Disneyland was amazing as we skipped every line with private tour guides. Then, I’m joined by Barbara, a TV producer who's worked on:
We talk all things behind the camera:
We also touch on AJ’s unholy obsession with Labubu dolls, Bravo cult energy, and why Ultimate Girls Trip: Ranch Edition is now my pitch to Bravo. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben Clownin’ Around (ft. Gilly Adams) | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:42:06 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, I talk about why children don’t belong at the gym, why iPad babies are ruining customer service, and how I ended up almost cheering when a dumbbell landed on a toddler (he’s fine… allegedly). Then I head back to LA for my best friend’s insane baby shower, and I reflect on how Pride Month is being erased by the government — including renaming the Navy ship named after Harvey Milk and quietly stripping trans names from the Stonewall monument. Not okay. Then I sit down with Gilly Adams — actor, director, and professional clown — to talk about his incredible new documentary American Clown. We go deep on:
Whether you love clowns, fear them, or haven’t seen one since your sixth birthday party — this episode might just change how you see them. AMERICAN CLOWN https://danceswithfilms.ticketspice.com/dwf28-american-clown 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| We've All Ben Through Trauma (ft. Camryn Watson) | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:08:51 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with trauma therapist Camryn Watson, LPC for a conversation that turns into something way more personal than expected. From breaking down what “trauma” actually means (and why it’s become such a buzzword) to exploring how our past shapes our present, this episode dives into the real psychology behind how we cope, avoid, and heal. Ben opens up about his own childhood, his complicated relationship with his stepdad, and a completely unexpected moment that had him sobbing on the couch over Hannah Montana — and what it revealed about his past. They get into trauma vs. “wounds,” how two people can experience the same event completely differently, and why coping mechanisms like humor can both help and hide deeper emotions. Camryn explains how trauma impacts the nervous system, why some people stay stuck in a victim mindset, and what real healing actually looks like. The conversation also explores therapy misconceptions, inner child work, relationships, and the moment many people “turn on themselves” — often without realizing it. Plus, Ben and AJ unpack everything afterward, diving deeper into self-awareness, growth, and why having someone in your corner — whether it’s a therapist, coach, or mentor — can change everything. This episode is funny, honest, uncomfortable, and deeply relatable — all at the same time. Connect with Camryn Watson, LPC 📧 Email: Camryn@lifevibes.co 🌐 Website: https://lifevibes.co 🧠 Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/camryn-watson-fort-worth-tx/988354 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| I've Ben Gay! 🌈 (Birthday & Pride Special) | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:26:04 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, it’s my birthday… and I’m officially coming out — right here on the podcast. Surprise! I’m gay. 🌈 (Okay, not that shocking) I’m turning 33, and this episode is a full reflection on self-love, Pride Month, and the journey of getting comfortable in your own skin. I talk about growing up closeted, internalized shame, high school bullies, my terrifying coming-out moment with my mom on the freeway, and how I finally got to a place where I can proudly say: I love who I am. Then AJ joins me to recap my wild birthday pool party — including:
This episode is funny, unfiltered, and fully queer joy — PS: If you’ve never had Fireball pour down your back and fry into your skin in 95-degree heat… don’t. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Ben A Survivor — Brain Surgery, Grief, and Growth (ft. Gabrielle) | 27 May 2025 | 01:05:00 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, I’m saving dogs, dodging kids at the gym, raging about kettlebells, and reflecting on Katy Perry’s outer space comeback tour. Oh — and I shot a gun for the first time. No big deal. Then I’m joined by a brand new friend — yoga instructor, tarot reader, and all-around badass Gabrielle, who shares her incredible story of surviving emergency brain surgery at 14, losing her mom shortly after, being kicked out of her house at 16, and still somehow becoming a business owner, healer, and deeply self-aware human. Her story is raw, emotional, and wild — and full of moments that made my jaw drop. We also talk:
It’s inspiring, intense, and deeply real — just the way we like it. 🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/itsbenaweek 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Aruba, Audis, And Ben Missing My Lug Nuts (ft. Cassandra Broadway) | 20 May 2025 | 01:00:45 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, things go off the rails fast — literally. I try to rescue a squirrel stuck in my truck tire and end up driving the wheels off my dually. Then I recap my stressful (and slightly unhinged) car buying journey and why I chose the new Audi Q6 over a Tesla. Spoiler: I just can’t give Elon my money. Then AJ’s best friend of 20 years — and my instant bestie — Cassandra joins me for the full episode. This episode covers:
Plus: AJ returns at the end to call me out about the tire incident, remind me I’m a menace with tools, and explain why I should not give homeownership advice. — PS: If you’ve ever been stranded in Aruba, twirled competitively, or blamed a coyote for your chaos… this episode is for you. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||
| Moms Have Ben Through It (Mother’s Day Special) | 13 May 2025 | 01:29:23 | |
This week on It’s Ben A Week, we’re honoring Mother’s Day — but not in the Hallmark card way. This is an episode about real moms, real loss, real love, and the unthinkable strength it takes to show up when life knocks you flat. First up: I talk with my incredible friend Victoria, who shares the story of losing her newborn daughter Eden — and how grief became the most powerful fuel for her growth. She opens up about the trauma, therapy, and the promise she made to Eden that still guides her today — all while being days away from giving birth again. Then I sit down with Sherri, who never planned to be a mom... until a phone call changed everything. She adopted her cousin’s baby, born with severe special needs, and was told the child wouldn’t survive past one year. That baby is now 14 years old. This is one of the most unbelievable stories you’ll hear — full of heartbreak, miracles, and fierce motherly love. This episode is a raw and emotional ride, but it’s also a powerful reminder to put yourself in someone else’s shoes — even if they’re not shoes you’d ever expect to wear. 👟 To all the moms, moms-to-be, chosen moms, grieving moms, and women who mother in every form — this one’s for you. — PS: Beyoncé, please don’t sue me for the snippet I used. I did spin next to you at SoulCycle. 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week 📍 Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 Connect with Ben: 💬 Want to be on the show? | |||