It's Ben a Week
Ben McDonnell
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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 actor, barrel racer, and photographer Ben McDonnell, it’s your weekly escape into outrageous stories, candid conversations, and unapologetic humor.
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S2E9 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…
S2E8 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…
S2E7 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…
S2E6 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…
S2E5 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…
S2E4 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…
S2 [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…
S2E3 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…
S2E2 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…
S2 Season 2 Trailer – It’s Ben A Week
Season 2 of It’s Ben A Week is here.Hosted by actor and photographer Ben McDonnell, It’s Ben A Week is a weekly comedy and culture podcast featuring candid conversations, unfiltered storytelling, and…
S2E1 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…
S1E52 [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…
S1E51 [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…
S1E50 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…
S1E49 Ben Facing the Holidays After Loss (ft. Blain)
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben opens the episode by recapping the unbelievable viral rise of Jeff the Possum, whose video has now hit nearly 3 million views across TikTok and Instagram. Ben shares…
S1E48 This Week Has Ben Sex, Scams, and Secret Santa (ft. Joy)
⚠️ Warning: this episode is X rated and NSFWThis week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by his friend — Joy — for the dirtiest, wildest, and most X-rated episode in the history of the show. And…
S1E47 Bennifer Take on Bravocon & Wicked (ft. Jennifer Geisser)
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by one of his favorite people on earth — Jennifer Geisser, Executive Vice President of Communications for Bravo and Peacock Unscripted, and the woman…
S1E46 He’s Ben Abused, Abandoned, and He Survived (ft. Weston Brown)
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with Weston Brown, a Texas native whose shocking and emotional story has captured national attention.Weston grew up in a hyper-religious, politically…
S1E45 Ben Best Friends with John Wayne’s Granddaughter (ft. Laura Munoz-Bottini)
This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by one of his best friends — actress and producer Laura Munoz-Bottini, who just happens to be the granddaughter of The Duke himself, John Wayne.The episode…
S1E44 Ben Making Spirits Bright (ft. Shane)
This week on It’s Ben A Week, the Christmas season officially begins — and Ben’s not waiting for anyone’s permission. AJ’s out of town, the Halloween décor is gone, and Mariah Carey has defrosted,…
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It's Ben a Week has published 64 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Comedy, Comedy Interviews.
It's Ben a Week is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 49m.
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