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You read that correctly, Ben wrote a book when he was 14 years old. If you want to hear the dark mindset of a teenage benoftheweek, you'll want to listen as Ben reads through the first half of his self-published satirical self-help book. This is a hybrid audiobook and commentary episode, where Ben talks about his online life before turning 15, much of which he doesn't remember writing. Stay tuned...

This week, Ben throws a Christmas-load worth of shade on influencers and influencer culture, and lumps them into two categories, pretty or funny, and these aren't necessarily compliments. He talks about times he's met some of the meanest people are also some of the prettiest people, and that usually leads to them becoming influencers. Ben also touches on how some online beef has moved into IRL and...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with murder and suicide. This week, Ben talks about some very serious crimes that happened in his home town very near to him. The first story is about his elderly neighbors, ones he had known pretty well, who were discovered dead in their home late one night, and was rumored to be a suicide pact. The second story is about Ben walking past a murder-suicide on his...

You submitted them, Ben is gonna read them! This week, Ben does another installment of fan-submitted stories where YOU almost died! Stories include a bomb threat in the school bleachers, bouncing knives that almost put an eye out, getting demolished by a dodgeball and spending time in a hospital, more drowning (of course), and much more! If you live just a bit longer, be sure to use your final mom...

So what if you find yourself taking one step past almost dying and get yourself dead? This week, Ben has an existential crisis and ponders what happens after we die. He explores his religious background, growing up strictly Catholic and being scared into praying an unhealthy amount, as well as his thoughts on what other religions teach in regards to post-death. And although Ben isn't the most reli...

If you're drinking milk right now, you might want to set that glass down for now. Ben details how he discovered he is (most likely) lactose intolerant after chugging huge glasses of milk daily and it causing some gastrointestinal problems. Ben was unable to control his flatulence around groups of friends, yet still manages to eat tons of cheese daily. Plus, Ben basically sprains his ankle live dur...

This is a spicy one! This week, Ben details the story of how he lost his virginity and the story of his first kiss (not in that order), and both are a doozy. Starting with the kiss, Ben talks about how an ongoing game of truth or dare led them to finally kiss each other's mouths for the first time ever in the most romantic spot ever, inside a bush, which ended in her running away. In the second st...

Coming live from Ben's car, Ben reads even more of your tweets and stories that detail times you barely escaped death. Your stories involve you being stalked by a creepy guy while having a dead phone, losing controls of your bowels while in the middle of class, murderous birds and way more! Plus, there's a story that Ben couldn't even legally read! Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benof...

How is it that Ben, a self-described introvert, is able to talk to random strangers and hack into Zoom calls? Simple, he's a psycho! This week, Ben describes his thought processes before he approaches a crowd and tells the story behind his most recent video where he pretended to be a Walmart employee and posted it to TikTok. He breaks down how he produces his videos using a little thing called mov...

If you've been following Ben on social media lately, you might be wondering where he is. Well, the answer is nowhere! This week, Ben explains his living situation, which is basically that he doesn't live in any one place, but he's beginning to settle down in one new place. Plus, Ben explains why Halloween in L.A. is extra and stresses him out. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benofthewe...

It's time we discuss the killer clown craze of 2016 (and yes, Ben participated). This week, Ben tells a Halloween-themed story where he discusses the time he dressed up as a killer clown and scared his friend and made her furious. Ben also urges everyone to trick-or-treat while you can enjoy it and also how parents go overboard when they check their kids candies for razor blades, even though he is...

Ben loves Airbnb, but this is a cautionary tale for when you book a stay somewhere. This week, Ben details his recent stay in Paris that started with his neighbors screaming at each other and ended with Ben almost dying and maybe never returning to Europe again. While Ben was watching Netflix, his neighbor stormed upstairs and pounded on his door. Plus, Ben details the million different emergency...

This week, Ben is in Spain (for secret reasons) and talks about his self-destructive tendencies that he overcame, then gave into, then overcame again! He also gives you ideas on how YOU can avoid falling into a pit of despair. Plus, Ben has a premonition on his possible new YouTube channel. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on You...

This week, Ben is in Paris. He questions why we no longer own swords and reads your near-death experiences. Most of which include almost drowning. Pools, beaches, and boogie boards all seem to play a culprit.  Get 15% off their Raycon order at BUYRAYCON.com/almost Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmos...

Are you still alive right now? Congratulations! You've basically won the life lottery! This week, Ben details all the ways that the world could end at any minute, killer cars, serial killers walking among us and why it's a miracle that any of us are still standing. Plus, Ben tells the story of how riding a bike at night made him the laughing stock at the police station. If you’re ready to save mon...

Whether it's middle school or college, Ben has some advice for you to how to successfully go back to school and not die. He goes through how to make friends, how to keep up with your schoolwork, and how to maintain your mental health even during stressful times. Plus, Ben recounts his worst BTS experience where he left after about a year, but without any friends. Tweet your crazy near-death experi...

This week, Ben recounts the story of his trip to New York that ended with outrunning and outliving a giant weather event, Hurricane Ida. Ben ignores an emergency message to stay inside and hunker down and orders Uber Eats, forcing a delivery driver to risk his life to deliver a few dumplings. Plus, Ben rejects his mother's phone calls on air. If you’re ready to save money on your Doordash orders,...

This week, Ben attempts to understand why any of you have fun going on scary rides at theme parks and state fairs. He talks about why he doesn't go near roller coasters for the thrills, but for the ambiance. Plus, Ben ranks the best theme parks that he's been too that are scaredy cat-approved. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on...

This week, Ben talks the severe lack of security on schools back in the day. He talks about gang fights outside of his school, having a bomb squad show up, and why all these experiences (and other things) have caused him to stop "hacking" Zoom classes for good. Plus, Ben introduces his new segment, "Random Little Thoughts," and brings about a new conspiracy theory about chicken pox. Get 15% off th...

This week, Ben runs down a ton of your near-death experiences that involve drowning (lots of drowning), car accidents, creepy men and women, and way more. Then Ben tells you how he discovered he has a serious nickel allergy. Plus, Ben has a realization live on the podcast that his dad lied to him. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast...

This week, Ben tries to understand why people are afraid of the ocean since the likelihood of being attacked by a shark is super low, and why you should really be afraid of lakes. He also tells the story of how he miraculously became a certified lifeguard, yet still managed to nearly drown in some out of control waves off the coast of Mexico. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benofthewee...

Ben waxes poetic on clubs and parties, something he's not the biggest fan of, but has been known to attend. Ben also tells the story of going to a party out in the middle of nowhere, partying with people twice his age, and took drinks from strangers, which led to one of his friends potentially being drugged. Please be safe out there! Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #...

Be careful out there! Ben talks about the time some sketchy people with brass knuckles tried to scam Ben into thinking he hit their car and demanded they give him money. So how did he get out of it? By coming up with a fantastic lie (thanks to YouTube) and speeding out of there. Plus, Ben does his best "redneck Canadian" accent and how he pretends to be insane near strangers. Get 15% off their Ray...

We take you back to 2016 when Pokemon Go was the hottest app and Ben was a full-on PG addict. This week, Ben tells the thrilling story of when he was out catching pocket monsters and was being stalked by a mysterious creep in a truck. And spoiler alert, Ben is still playing Pokemon Go. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube:...

Before you get mad, Ben loves dogs. But this week, Ben discusses the time his friend's dog treated Ben like lunch. Ben talks about the dog's long-standing behavioral issues, how the dog had previously attacked a homeless man, and reminds everyone how important it is to train your pets. Plus, Ben explains why he would never clone his dog (which is a real thing!) Tweet your crazy near-death experien...