
"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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 77 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureComedy InterviewsComedy | |||

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 everything from growing up as t... more
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 opens up about the journey it... more
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 discomfort.
After spending ... more
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... more
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Ben is really so talented and easy going! def recommend his photography and podcast
Ben has such a great personality in person and on the pod! You’ll definitely enjoy the listen.
Ben is hilarious, honest, and on point!! Love the pod and Ben. I also need Starbucks to make it make sense with the order ahead.
Listened to “Customer Service” episode and laughed out loud on multiple occasions. I agree it shouldn’t be THAT hard to find good customer service, and not be a dick. What are we doing out here???
Ben is so talented with photography and piles on more fun with these podcasts!!
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This show blends Texas grit with Hollywood wit through outrageous stories, candid conversations, and unapologetic humor hosted by a barrel racer and photographer. Across episodes, the host chats with friends, fellow entertainers, and recurring guests about personal experiences, current events, relationships, and resilience, always keeping a bold, funny, and unfiltered tone. Notable throughlines include real-life disasters and challenges, dating and relationship dynamics, and candid reflections on fame, mental health, and self-growth, often anchored by entertaining storytelling and sharp humor. The format tends to skew toward relatable life anecdotes, interactive banter, and guest-driven stories that shine a light on human quirks and shared ... more
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It's Ben a Week launched 2 years ago and published 77 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on It's Ben a Week include:
1. Marin Ludeman
2. Trevor Donnelly
3. Sherry Finley
4. Jen Kirk
5. Brenda Ramin
6. Melissa Daniels
7. Camryn Watson
8. Bethany Weaver
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