SModcast Network

Last Week on Earth with Ben Gleib

Comedy EN ↓ 170 episodes

News. Pop Culture. Politics. Weird stories. EVERYTHING that happened during the last week. Comedian Ben Gleib catches you up on it all, while making fun of basically everything. Some people tell him this podcast is the way they prefer to get the news. He thinks these people are geniuses. Sometimes he's joined by celebrity guests like comedians, actors, politicians, Four-Star Generals, and his parents. But mostly he talks to himself. If you've been in a coma for the last 7 days, this podcast should not be high on your list of things to tackle. Join the #braintrust

Author

SModcast Network

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

soundcloud.com

Latest episode

May 26, 2025

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android almost 10M downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

#165: Trump Shaker! 26.05.2016

Gleib and Ben Morrison discuss if Trump is qualified, if Bernie is hurting the Democrats, Trump's all white Supreme Court picks, what really happened in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia's being part of 9/11, and EARTH SHATTERING KARDASHIAN NEWS! Follow @benthemorrison and watch "Ben Gleib: Neurotic Gangster" June 3, 10pm on Showtime.

#164: The Notorious G.L.E.I.B. 18.05.2016

From The Den on Sunset Blvd. Gleib defends Kim Kardashian & Donald Trump, discusses ego, rap, and the American Dream, with a writer named Frankie Strauss, Brits Natalie Marie Ames and Oli, bar owner Micchael Bellisario, and a cameo that ends this episode in a rap feud.

#163: Bikini Clad Muslims: Guest Ben Morrison 11.05.2016

Ben Morrison returns to discuss what it’ll be like having just Hillary against Trump, if Trump actually makes any sense, if Bernie’s plans are plausible, why Bernie’s political revolution should become people demanding Hillary choose him as her VP, things Trump could do if he loses, and if a coma can lead to swearing and cheese. Follow @benthemorrison on the socials. Watch Gleib’s hour standup spe...

#162: Unisex Lemonade: Guest Stephanie Simbari 06.05.2016

Comedian Stephanie Simbari joins Gleib from their condo in Edmonton to discuss Beyonce's Lemonade, Trump becoming the presumptive nominee, gossip culture and the elusiveness of truth, evidence that the Saudi government helped plan 9/11, Anti-LGBT laws violating the Civil Rights Act, Unisex bathrooms, Unicorns, and a machine that butters toast. Follow Stephanie @stephsimbari & listen to her podcast...

#161: Guests Cenk Uygur & Tomi Lahren: Yanking the Spectrum 28.04.2016

Did Gleib find any common ground between controversial Republican host from Glen Beck's TheBlazeTV Tomi Lahren and liberal founder & host of The Young Turks Cenk Uygur? On opposite ends of the spectrum, the two of them couldn't be further apart politically, yet they joined Ben for an honest conversation about Muslims, immigration, money in politics, and voter ID laws. Did they agree on anything? L...

#160: An American Unicorn 20.04.2016

Shooting a man on the street video to use in Gleib's Political Idiotest special for GSN, he went to Hollywood Boulevard with a camera crew to speak with voters from across the country. He spoke with people from LA, Virginia, Florida, New York, and Missouri, asking them who they are supporting for president, and what issues are most important to them. Do we have more in common than we think? Watch...

#159: Licky Boom Boom Down 14.04.2016

Hillary and Bernie take the gloves off. Flammable Trump scarves. Coch Brothers work with Obama. Muslim woman helped catch Paris bomber. Anti-encryption legislation not moving forward. Anti-LGBT legislation slightly better but no not really. And favorite celebrities.

#158: Human Arrow Children 06.04.2016

There's a Rob Kardashian? Trump odd abortion and nuke statements. Children form an arrow. More anti-LGBT laws passed. Siestas threatened! Interesting financial news and superpower dreams. Basically everything that happened during the Last Week on Earth.

#157: Sweet Hijack Racist Robot 30.03.2016

A robot trained by twitter becomes hateful super quick. Trump attacks Cruz' wife and gets endorsed by irrelevant morons. Remembering the brilliant Garry Shandling. Georgia Anti-gay bill tries really hard to pass. And the most romantic hijacking of all time. #braintrust follow @lastweekonearth

#156: Patrol and Secure Yourself 23.03.2016

Trump & Cruz act like idiots after the terror attacks in Brussels, Hulk Hogan gets paid for sex (sorta,) Ben Carson respects being called a molester, Kasich doesn't understand how people knowing him works, Congress stonewalls the Supreme Court, Rubio hates great jobs, Lindsey Graham endorses poison, a tribute to our pal Mayor Rob Ford, Obama goes to Cuba, Vagina speakers, and the Easter Bunny lose...

#155: Bonus episode: Gleib's Parents are back! 18.03.2016

Gleib's parents Nate and Ziva return to LWOE in this bonus episode, for a very wide ranging talk about morality, politics, charity, ego, laziness, sports teams, quantum physics, childhood memories, and random song references. Follow Nate on twitter @natedogdodger #LWOE #braintrust

#154: Trump Made Me Do It 16.03.2016

Thanks to Donald Trump, the podcast returns! Gleib is back with his take on Trump, Ariana Grande, The Bachelor, Excessive Heat, the Gun Debate, Underwater Pole Dancing, Justin Bieber, and more Trump. #LWOE #begleibers #braintrust

#153: LWOTR: Gleib's Israeli Uncle 15.07.2015

Gleib's uncle Shmuel Brenner was high up in the Israeli Government. In the Oslo Peace Accords in 1995 he was the head of the Israeli Sub-commitee on Environmental Issues between the Israelis and Palestinians, eventually reaching a deal. While giving Ben a ride to the Israeli airport back in November they discussed if the damage to the environment is reversible, the difficulty of negotiating with r...

#152: Pretty Damn Good Week 09.07.2015

Gleib covers the news of one of the best weeks in American History (gay marriage legalized, Obamacare held up, and Confederate flag coming down,) shares great news for women, and gives handy tips to avoid shark attacks.

#151: John Fugelsang: Balls News Liars 24.06.2015

John Fugelsang joins Gleib on Kim Kardashian's dirty talk, how social media effects comedy, the racist attack in South Carolina, getting hit in the balls, the state of civil rights, porn, Hillary Clinton, Brian WIlliams' reinstatement, weathermen, meteors, Christopher Walken, whether a comedian should always please a crowd. N more! Watch Idiotest every weds at 10/9c on GSN.

#150: Letterman Landing Strip 20.06.2015

David Letterman's talent booker & warm up comic Eddie Brill joins Gleib from Nebraska to talk the week's news, Taylor Swift in BDSM gear, Trump running for President, why men prefer a Brazilian Wax, what Letterman and George Carlin were like, if eating brains is good for you, W's plans for ISIS and Bin Laden's porn.

#149: Big Eyes Big Apple 10.06.2015

All the news from the last week on earth, recorded in New York City. Gleib discusses a Chinese actress with big eyes, how dumb Mike Huckabee is, the new feud between Drake and Jay Z, and a surprisingly helpful tip from ISIS.

#148: Gleib's Girl & the Angry Korean 04.06.2015

Gleib's girlfriend Rome Shadanloo and best friend Chong Chong join him to discuss Caitlyn Bruce Jenner, the new super drug, Amateur Porn, the end of NSA spying, FIFA scandal, Mike Huckabee's transgender fantasies, Rand Paul's and Cher on Isis and Spying, Cali's water crisis, Bono's apology, and a judge trying to F Hillary Clinton. Follow @RomeApple on Twitter & IG and watch @IdiotestShow on GSN! #...

#147: Bean Curd Podcast Happiness: LWOTR from China 27.05.2015

Gleib is in China and has dinner with some comedians. They use a mic stand made of bean curd and discuss Chinese state censorship and what brought them to China from the US. Gleib then realizes he's about to miss his flight and it ends running thru the streets of Beijing.

#146: LWOTR: Don’t want a LaBeouf 21.05.2015

Recorded in Calgary, Ben Morrison joins Gleib to discuss how dumb Shia LeBouf is, the upper limit of J/O References, if Russia’s intentions are nefarious, they reveal who likes gravy. Plus Vaping. Weird Science. Madonna’s drape of Drake. Bad Nicknames. Jerry Lewis. Never Not Dry. And Turkey Cranberry Orphan Boys.

#145: Deflate the Suitcase Boy 14.05.2015

A boy travels in a pink suitcase. Mubarak freed from prison. Hot statues hard not to touch. Deflated Balls. Regrets. Chris Christie spending 300K on food. Falling Spaceships. And A Milli Vanilli Reunion worth missing.

#144: Stress Demons (LWOTR) 07.05.2015

Gleib drives from the Irvine Improv to the Hollywood Improv with comic Mark Serritella, and Mark decides to interview Gleib. They discuss Gleib's big breaks, old performance issues, getting started in standup. Then at the Hollywood club comics Darren Carter, Josh Nasar, Rene Garcia, and Alex Ortiz join Ben for a classic trash-talking hang.

#143: Okay Diane! 29.04.2015

What do penises and potholes have in common? Bruce Jenner is becoming a Kardashian. Chinese Models pretend to be homeless. Hey Baltimore, how about a little Balti-less? Bloods and Crips make a truce. Dr. Oz refuses to not promote garbage. New Zealand’s Prime Minister gets grabby. Are Aliens Real? A Fox makes a sandwich. Oh, and more! Follow @bengleib onPeriscope #begleibers

#142: Return of that Ben Guy 22.04.2015

"Return of That Ben Guy.” The podcast returns! Suge Knight’s got some Points on his License. World makes Nuclear Deal with Iran that both sides think is something else entirely. A Bunch of Awkward People think they’re gonna become President. Bieber Gets handsy with Grande. Some Pizza Places hate Gay People. Mouse Brains are Getting Better Thank God. People have Sex pretty much any place these days...

#3: Guest Andy Dick: "Naked Drone Sheep Mouth" - Last Week On Earth with Ben Gleib 07.11.2014

Andy Dick joins Gleib to discuss Alec Baldwin, US spy plane crash in Iran, if Jen Aniston is the sexiest woman ever, Obama's Bieber fever, Republicans sucking oil through a pipe, Lindsay Lohan naked, the Russian President's filthy mouth, Charlie Sheen pulling a Weiner, what kangaroos are like on heroin, and somehow, much more. Plus Andy shares some VERY personal stories, and gives out his phone nu...

Listen to the Last Week on Earth with Ben Gleib podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.