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75K to 252K🎙 ~2x weekly·69 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
151K to 503K🇺🇸20%🇬🇧20%🇨🇦20%+3 more - Active Followers
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60K to 201K
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The Most Personal Thing I’ve Ever Ben Part Of
May 19, 2026
31m 23s
She's Ben Kidnapped While Pregnant (ft. Jen Kirk)
May 12, 2026
56m 34s
The Teacher Who Believed in Ben (ft. Brenda Ramin)
May 5, 2026
49m 53s
Customer Service Has Ben a Nightmare
Apr 28, 2026
23m 24s
The Fire Has Ben Building (ft. Eleven)
Apr 21, 2026
50m 18s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/19/26 |  The Most Personal Thing I’ve Ever Ben Part Of | This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben does something completely different. For the first time ever, Ben is sharing the audio/video from "I", a documentary he created nearly 10 years ago while living in Los Angeles. The film premiered at the Twin Cities Film Festival with three sold out screenings and became one of the most meaningful projects he’s ever worked on. The documentary explores identity, trauma, addiction, grief, self-love, religion, sexuality, mental health, and survival t... | 31m 23s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  She's Ben Kidnapped While Pregnant (ft. Jen Kirk) | 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 ... | 56m 34s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 |  The Teacher Who Believed in Ben (ft. Brenda Ramin) | 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’... | 49m 53s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 |  Customer Service Has Ben a Nightmare | 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... | 23m 24s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 |  The Fire Has Ben Building (ft. Eleven) | 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 ... | 50m 18s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 |  Connection Has Ben Missing (ft. Melissa Daniels) | 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... | 39m 37s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 |  We've All Ben Through Trauma (ft. Camryn Watson) | 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 m... | 1h 08m 51s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 |  The Charges Have Ben Stacking Up (ft. 4x Felon) | This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with a guest whose story sounds unbelievable — until you realize it’s completely real. From being a normal teenager with a good life to becoming a four-time convicted felon, this episode dives into how a series of small decisions, bad influences, and a flawed system completely changed the course of her life. What started with unknowingly accepting a fake $100 bill quickly escalated into felony charges, jail time, a prison rehab program (SAFP), and 1... | 1h 03m 33s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 |  It’s Ben 20 Years of Hannah Montana (ft. AJ) | This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben and AJ kick things off by celebrating the 20-year anniversary of Hannah Montana — and Ben fully leans into his lifelong obsession with Miley Cyrus, sharing stories from concerts, meeting her multiple times, and even ending up on The Ellen Show because of her. The conversation turns into a bigger discussion about celebrity culture, fame, and how social media has completely changed the way we experience entertainment. From the days of controlled media moments t... | 34m 26s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 |  Dorothy Has Ben Found (ft. Bethany Weaver) | This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by Bethany Weaver, the actress and choreographer stepping into one of the most iconic roles of all time — Dorothy in Wicked. Bethany shares what it was like being cast in the highly anticipated Wicked film adaptation, how the role is intentionally portrayed in a more mysterious and physical way, and why her performance focuses on movement, silhouette, and storytelling rather than traditional on-screen presence. Ben and Bethany dive into the reality ... | 59m 43s | ||||||
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| 3/10/26 |  This Story Has Ben Locked Away for Years (ft. Maria Hynan) | This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben recaps a wild trip to Missouri where AJ performed the National Anthem at a sold-out Mizzou vs Arkansas basketball game on ESPN. From courtside VIP access and locker room tours to experiencing his first-ever college basketball game, Ben shares what it was like watching AJ sing in front of 20,000 people. But the story doesn’t stop there. Ben also reflects on college culture, dorm life, and why living with roommates was never exactly his aesthetic. The conversat... | 33m 24s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 |  I've Ben Flying at 30,000' (ft. Joe The Pilot) | 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? • Can a plane fly on one engine? • What happens during turbulence?  ... | 57m 55s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 |  It’s Ben the 2026 Olympics (ft. Cassandra) | 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 lega... | 46m 30s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 |  Ben My Valentine? (ft. Lisa Curry) | 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 st... | 52m 30s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 |  Ben Having Breast Reductions (ft. Sherri Harris) | 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... | 52m 04s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  I've Ben Rejected | 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 ... | 40m 17s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 |  We've Ben Frozen Solid in Texas | 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: Why Texas is absolutely not built for Arctic weatherFrozen pools, non-functioning Jandy systems, and panic... | 44m 29s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | ![[Throwback Thursday] Ben in the Bush with Urzila Carlson episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/czpt978nn47e39p45bsdbpahr8tf?.jpg) [Throwback Thursday] Ben in the Bush with Urzila Carlson | 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... | 1h 16m 35s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 |  This Has Ben a Lifetime Friendship (ft. Maria Hynan) | 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 ... | 54m 32s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 |  What Happens After It’s All Ben Lost (ft. Greg Young) | 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 We... | 46m 04s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 |  Season 2 Trailer – It’s Ben A Week | 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 ... | 0m 57s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 |  Ben Is Back (ft. AJ) | 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: Taking a much-needed break and realizing how strange it felt not recordingWriting notes in his phone when things happened and ... | 49m 54s | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | ![[BONUS] Ben Getting Ready for 2026 (ft. Eleven) episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/broo2p4ys2ghxa4jrzs2i9zfup3w?.jpg) [BONUS] Ben Getting Ready for 2026 (ft. Eleven) | 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... | 11m 11s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | ![[BONUS] It’s Ben a Year — The Highlights episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fbjemis57u2rdyjdjogg7g09w4j5?.jpg) [BONUS] It’s Ben a Year — The Highlights | 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… to screaming about Starbucks foam… to talking Bravo, Beyoncé, grief, scandal, relationships, sex toys, r... | 30m 48s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 |  It’s Ben a Year — The Season One Finale (ft. AJ) | 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 audien... | 41m 19s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
7 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 6 markets.