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It"s Ben a Week

"It’s Ben a Week" is an unfiltered, bold, and hilariously unpredictable podcast where Texas grit meets Hollywood wit. Hosted by actor, barrel racer, and photographer Ben McDonnell, it’s your weekly escape into outrageous stories, candid conversations, and unapologetic humor.

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Ep. 28: Hamptons, Housewives, and Ben Faking Diarrhea

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2025/07/15

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: A returned Christmas card from someone who ghosted me… and blocked me Getting kicked out of a dive bar by a bartender dressed like Pippi LongstockingAlmost getting

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Ep. 27: SoulCycle Has Ben My Cult (ft. David Zint)

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2025/07/08

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

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Ep. 26: Ben in the Dominican Republic

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2025/07/01

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: I booked a national commercial shooting in the Dominican Republic I had to cancel Beyoncé and miss my friend’s funeral My passport got accidentally handed to a stranger in a busted

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Ep. 25: I've Ben Shooting with Top Headshot...

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2025/06/24

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

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Ep. 24: Ben Going Bravo and Boo Boo for Labubu

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2025/06/17

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

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Ep. 23: Ben Clownin’ Around (ft. Gilly Adams)

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2025/06/10

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

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Ep. 22: I've Ben Gay! 🌈 (Birthday & Pride Special)

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2025/06/03

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

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Ep. 21: Ben A Survivor — Brain Surgery, Grief, and...

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2025/05/27

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,

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Ep. 20: Aruba, Audis, And Ben Missing My Lug Nuts...

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2025/05/20

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: The great squirrel rescue gone wrong (lug nuts were… not

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Ep. 19: Moms Have Ben Through It (Mother’s Day Special)

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2025/05/13

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 —

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Ep. 18: Stagecoach & Patti LaBelle — It’s Ben Crazy...

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2025/05/06

In this episode of It’s Ben a Week, I’m joined by my longtime bestie Elise Hansen to break down the chaos of Stagecoach and Coachella—two festivals that are as different as acid and whiskey. But first, we recap one of the wildest nights of our lives: AJ manifested his dream (again) and ended up singing on stage with the one and only Patti LaBelle. And yes, there's video.In this episode we discuss:The chaos of airplane etiquette (why are adults bringing stuffed animals?)Coachella vs. Stagecoach:

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Ep. 17: Hangxiety Has Ben Real (Ft. Holly Williams)

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2025/04/29

This week on It’s Ben A Week, I’m exposing one of my worst enemies: hangover anxiety—or as I like to call it, Ben-xiety. Why is it that after a fun night of drinking, I wake up convinced that everyone hates me and I'm about to get canceled by my friend group?I break down why vodka is my toxic best friend, why I'm a world-class drunk texter, and why hangovers on vacation just hit different. Plus, I do a little "science" deep dive on why alcohol messes with your neurotransmitters

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Ep. 16: We've Ben Buying a Ranch

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2025/04/22

This week on It's Ben A Week, I try to make sense of Easter... and somehow end up ranting about Braille drive-thru menus, espresso mispronunciations, and whether Jesus just Houdini’d himself out of that tomb. I also give you an inside look at my week—from dealing with Starbucks stick-figure family vans, to accidentally draining our ranch's entire propane tank for one 10-minute swim.Then AJ joins me for the full interview segment and we finally tell the real story of how we ended up living

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Ep. 15: YouTube Star Turned Death Doula… She’s Ben On...

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2025/04/15

From beauty guru to jungle-dwelling death doula—this week’s guest has lived. Ben reconnects with his longtime friend Eleven (aka Lynette), a former YouTube star turned psychedelic guide, spiritual teacher, and self-described shapeshifter.They dive into everything from ayahuasca trips, queer identity, and death work to what it really means to evolve, let go, and embrace change. And yes, there’s talk of puking in the jungle and shitting yourself in a white ceremonial robe. (You’ve been warned.)Whether

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Ep. 14: I've Ben Under Caroline Rhea's Spell

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2025/04/08

This week, Ben sits down with comedy royalty — the one and only Caroline Rhea. You probably know her best as Aunt Hilda from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, but today she’s trading her spellbook for stories, jokes, and a whole lot of heart.This episode is equal parts stand-up set, therapy session, and fun — and yes, Caroline can still get recognized just by laughing. In this episode:We record live from one of Caroline’s comedy showsCaroline officially becomes my comedy coach (God help her)AJ shares love

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Ep. 13: Ben Acting With Trisha LaFache

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2025/04/01

This week on It’s Ben a Week, I’m joined by the insanely talented Trisha LaFache—actress, writer, director, lawyer, coach, podcaster and all-around legend—who’s taking us behind the scenes of her career, from television to her unforgettable role in Jury Duty.We get into the absolute madness of Hollywood, the weirdest audition stories, and what it really takes to survive in this business. Trisha is raw, hilarious, and completely unfiltered—just the way we like it.What We Cover:The chaos and comedy of

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Ep. 12: We've Ben Talking Sex, Spirits, and...

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2025/03/25

In this episode of It’s Ben a Week, we’re diving into the most unhinged small-town stories ever—ghosts, UFOs, secret sex clubs, and, somehow, a sweet potato that no one saw coming. Ben is joined by Sherry, a friend and small-town insider, as they break down: Ben’s latest medical nightmare and why his elbow is still trying to kill himA haunted house so terrifying, the entire family had to fleeThe time PETA came for Ben’s life over a rattlesnakeGranbury’s underground sex club and the town’s thr...

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Ep. 11: This Has Ben KAOS

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2025/03/18

In this episode of It’s Ben a Week, I’m recapping my insane Caribbean yacht trip, from the luxury and debauchery to the near medical emergency that almost had me airlifted off the boat. We cover: The over-the-top yacht experience—how the crew packs your bags better than you doHow a tiny scratch turned into a full-blown arm infection that nearly ruined the tripThe moment I realized my elbow was the size of a grapefruit and made a terrible medical mistakeSt. Barts, Nikki Beach, and a cabaret sh...

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Ep. 10: Ben Caught Cheating

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2025/03/11

In this episode of It’s Ben a Week, we are diving into the messy world of cheating, red flags, and relationship disasters. From personal experiences to jaw-dropping betrayals, this episode is packed with drama, scandal, and a few hard truths. We cover: The ultimate cheating scandal that left Ben’s friend blindsidedHow to spot red flags early and why ignoring them never ends wellSocial media and cheating—the DMs that expose everythingBen’s own history with cheating partners and why he always s...

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Ep. 9: Ben Unleashed

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2025/03/04

This week, I’m going solo—no guests, just me, my unfiltered thoughts, and a whole lot to say. We’re talking about the most reckless dog owners (yeah, the ones who throw their dogs in the back of trucks like cargo—what the actual hell?), the chaos of running a podcast, and my ongoing koi pond nightmare. Spoiler: it’s still leaking. I also dive into imposter syndrome, podcast stats that blew my mind, and why this show is already in the top 10% of podcasts (what?!). Plus, a PSA to stop DMing me ...

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