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"It’s Ben a Week" is an unfiltered, bold, and hilariously unpredictable podcast where Texas grit meets Hollywood wit. Hosted by barrel racer and photographer Ben McDonnell, it’s your weekly escape into outrageous stories, candid conversations, and unapologetic humor.
Ben McDonnell hosts It's Ben a Week, a comedy show with 78 episodes published.
This week on It’s Ben A Week , Ben welcomes back fan-favorite guest Sherry Harris for one of their most unpredictable conversations yet. What starts as a debate about Texas drivers quickly spirals into a hilarious and su
This week on It’s Ben A Week , Ben is joined by one of his closest friends, Laura , for a conversation that quickly goes off the rails — and that’s before the cocktails really kick in. After opening the episode with a ra
This week on I t’s Ben A Week , Ben is finally back after more than a month away from the podcast—and a LOT has happened. After weeks of pre-recorded episodes, Ben returns to share what life has been like while working o
This week on It’s Ben A Week , Ben is joined once again by fan favorites Bryan and Jon from the Out Loud & Laughing podcast for another chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation. The trio dives into eve
This week on It’s Ben A Week , Ben celebrates his birthday, Pride Month, and something he’s never officially done before… coming out. In this deeply personal solo episode, Ben officially shares publicly that he’s gay and
This week on It’s Ben A Week , Ben is joined by his longtime friend Ruby for a chaotic, emotional, and unexpectedly inspiring conversation about moving across the world, starting over, heartbreak, and learning to embrace
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
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
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 C
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, c
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 li
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 st
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
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 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, meeti
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 th
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 experi
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 wo
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 a
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 Val
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It's Ben a Week is hosted by Ben McDonnell. The show is categorised under comedy (interviews) and has published 78 episodes.
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