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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. 35: Ben Missing (ft. Cassandra Broadway)

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2025/09/02

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:Why camping feels like punishment when you already live on a ranch with 70 animalsBen’s upcoming

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Ep. 34: Ben Basic About Pumpkin (ft. Sherri)

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2025/08/26

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

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Ep. 33: Ben The Life Of Showgays (ft. Bryan & Jon)

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2025/08/19

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,

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Ep. 32: He's Ben Writing & Directing Hollywood...

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2025/08/12

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:How Dodgeball came to beWhat it’s really like working with The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Jennifer AnistonThe pressures of

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Ep. 31: Ben-eath the Surface: Beauty, Needles & Truth...

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2025/08/05

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

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Ep. 30: Have You Ben AI-Curious? (ft. ChatGPT)

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2025/07/29

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:What AI actually is

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Ep. 29: Ben in the Bush with Urzila Carlson

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2025/07/22

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

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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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