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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...

Ben is back and is jetlagged! This week, Ben details all his crazy events he experienced while in Paris, France on a recent solo trip. From getting pooped on almost immediately to having someone try to rob him of his luggage, Ben barely escaped death yet again, but this time alone in Europe. Plus, argues with a bird live on the podcast. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek usin...

Late one night, Ben bought a ticket to Paris and it was too late to cancel. So by the time you're listening to this, Ben will be eating baguettes and visiting the Eiffel Tower (and hopefully not having a near-death experience this time) completely by himself. Plus, Ben predicts what his trip to Paris will entail (without knowing any French) and takes suggestions for the next country to visit. Get...

This week, Ben talks about how he's fighting his addiction to his phone and wants to remind you to look away from your phone and live your life a little bit (but after you've listened to this podcast, of course). Ben gives some tips on how he's been able to reduce his screen time that you can use and why Tik Tok might be the devil. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IA...

We all know cars are death traps, so it's no surprise that a car almost took Ben (and his family) out! This week, Ben tells the story of when he first learned to drive. While out on a holiday drive, his dad gets the brilliant idea to pull the emergency brake while speeding on icy roads. Plus. Ben weighs in on the TikTok vs. YouTube fight & Ben almost dies mid-podcast! Tweet your crazy near-death e...

This week, Ben reads your story submissions on how you, loyal fans, almost died in a variety of ways. Some of you almost choked to death, some of you almost drowned to death, some of you were almost murdered, and tons of other stories. It's a wonder any of you are still alive! Stay safe out there! Plus, Ben recounts his close call with a creepy orthodontist. Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/...

Sometimes you get what you pay for, and Ben has found that to be true with public transportation. Ben describes the few times he was threatened on buses (with words and weapons), and how he narrowly avoided a brutal and infamous murder that happened on his regular bus route. Plus, Ben rants about how the L.A. public transit system pales in comparison to New York or other major cities. Tweet your c...

We're doing it, we're talking about vaccines, the boring conversations we're all gonna have about the vaccines, and anti-vaxxers. This week, Ben discusses his experiences from getting the Moderna vaccine, including the (totally manageable) side effects, including how someone was even carried out of a stretcher while waiting to get his vaccine. Plus, Ben breaks down why people refusing to get the v...

When Ben agreed to be a part of Japanese exchange program for school, he thought it would be all anime and rainbows, but little did he expect he would cause a small international incident. This week, Ben talks about the time he lived with a host family in Tokyo on a whirlwind trip for several days. But when he got mischievous and bought an 18+ mystery prize, he brought the attention of local polic...

School dances can be a lot of fun, assuming you don't almost die in one! This week, Ben relives the time he thought it was a good idea to dress up as a bunch of grapes for a Halloween school dance and try to ask his crush for a slow dance. From the start, things didn't go as planned, as his grape costume, consisting of a tight green morph suit and tons of green balloons, began to fall apart on the...

Are you a hypochondriac? Then this is the episode for you! This week, Ben talks about all the times his anxiety has led him to thinking he's going to die. Ben talks about how a typo made him think he had cancer, the time his red dye fear got so out of control he even avoided apples, how he's afraid everything will give you cancer, and so much more! Plus, Ben gives his tips for how to manage being...