DRAMA MAMA

Hold onto your headphones because Drama Mama is leveling up with its very first guest! In this electrifying episode, our charming host, Ben, takes the spotlight alongside his enigmatic roommate, Curtis, for a revealing roommate reveal like no other. Get ready to meet Curtis and hear the inside scoop on their dynamic in the most entertaining way possible. Ben opens the door to his world, sharing th...

On this episode of Drama Mama, our host Ben is spilling all the tea on the state of the music biz, and let's just say, he's depressed! Get ready for some real talk as Ben dives into how music labels are making artists churn out TikToks, and how viral TikTok sounds are lowkey calling the shots on who's making it big. He's keeping it 100 on how this new wave is changing the game for artists, and it'...

In this week's episode of Drama Mama, your host Ben shares a personal tale of travel woes as he reveals how government actions have disrupted his long-cherished plans to visit India. Ben embarks on a journey through the tangled web of international relations, dissecting the reasons why various countries find themselves at odds and how these geopolitical rifts have inadvertently impacted his wander...

On this week’s Drama Mama, Ben takes a captivating dive into the world of alleged alien sightings, shedding light on the intriguing phenomenon and the peculiar indifference that often surrounds it within the general public. Ben skillfully navigates the intricate web of conspiracy theories, probing the ethical implications they carry and questioning the motivations that drive individuals to obsess...

On this episode of Drama Mama, Ben takes a personal deep dive into his four-year odyssey of relocating to America, unveiling the challenges he's faced, and why it's undeniably the most arduous journey he's ever embarked upon! With unwavering candor, he shines a light on the labyrinthine complexities of the American immigration system, sharing his own experiences of navigating its convoluted pathwa...

On this week's episode of Drama Mama, your host Ben takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he laments the disappearance of laser tag arenas across the globe, now being swiftly replaced by virtual reality experiences. Join Ben as he shares his heartfelt stories of laser tag birthday parties, reminiscing about the joy and camaraderie they brought to his youth. Listen in to discover why Ben belie...

Get ready to LOL as Ben dives deep into the land of look-alikes in this jaw-dropping episode. From screen heartthrobs to iconic YouTubers, BENOFTHEWEEK takes you on a rollercoaster of laughs as he ranks his fave “clones”. Get ready to ROFL as he dishes the hilarious deets on the uncanniest twinning moments he's had since getting online. Whether it's the identical smiles or the same hair, our host...

On this week's episode Ben is turning the spotlight to the unsettling behavior of TikTok "sensation" Bentellect. Join Ben as he unravels the disturbing pattern of Bentellect's alleged actions: soliciting individuals for collaborative OnlyFans content, but resorting to cruelty and disrespect upon rejection. Drama Mama takes viewers on a journey through text receipts, revealing the disgust experienc...

Another week, another insane story emerging from the internet: LIL TAY REPORTED DEAD. Join Ben this week as he chronicles the unfolding of the Lil Tay Death Hoax. Where they hacked? Was their father involved?! How did this blow up so fast on the internet?!! Ben dissects this story and uses it as a case study to explore the growing trend of pulling large stunts for attention on the internet. Thanks...

The Island Boys are making out for clout? What has the internet come to!! This week on the podcast Ben tries to unpack the virality machine that has influencers stooping to the lowest lows for clout. Ben also dives into the broader topic of how the internet's ability to have a creator blow up at the speed of light lends itself to creators going desperate measures to secure a bag. Go to https://Zoc...

Ben is coming to you LIVE from VIDCON with the epic tale of how they defeated their stalker! After blowing up on TikTok during the pandemic, Ben started getting knocks at the door of his parent's house from strangers asking for "BENOFTHEWEEK". What was Ben to do? How was he to navigate these encounters?! You won't want to miss this special episode of DRAMA MAMA!! Watch the podcast on YouTube: http...

After over a year of contemplation Ben has bravely decidedly to broach the subject of cults, specifically ones that are hitting a little too close to home. After watching a former acquaintance fall victim to a weird religious cult, Ben decided to do some digging into the rising trend of influencers joining cults. Join him on today's episode to learn everything he's found from his research. Watch t...

Just when you thought the internet couldn't possibly become more like an episode of Black Mirror, Ben is here to introduce you to some chilling TikTok Live money making schemes. Creators are becoming more and more like NPCs and TikTok's payouts are becoming more and more dystopian. Tune in to find out what Ben thinks about the future of monetizing content creation! The Fits Everybody collection an...

Who is in charge of SHEIN's PR?!! Last week, waves were made when SHEIN invited influencers to tour their sweat shops... Find out what Ben has to say about the state of influencer marketing, brands being evil, and the ethics of paid promotions. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this...

Have apology videos reached their boiling point? After years of creators navigating the art of the apology videos, Colleen Ballinger reached new heights last week when she posted an apology video in the form of a 10-minute ukelele song with lyrics like, "all aboard the toxic gossip train, chugging down the tracks of misinformation". This week Ben discusses the latest in "cancel culture", predicts...

Did you hear the good news?! MEMES ARE BACK!! The McDonald's Grimace Shake, the Titanic death toll increase --> memes are officially returning. Join Ben as he theorizes who is responsible for the meme renaissance and what it means for the future of "monoculture"! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listenin...

Did you hear about the submarine on a Titanic expedition that went missing this week?! Fear not, Ben is here with the details! This week Ben talks about tourist adventures that take it too far, analyzes people's fears of the ocean, and broadens the discussion to all phobias and the cultural significance of identifying oneself through a fear. Are you scared of the ocean? Maybe it's time you should...

Ben has seen one too many creators pretending to be a different race online?!! Pop culture has a long history of stealing from black culture from language to fashion to everything in-between. On the extreme end of this, there are people who outwardly claim to be black when they are from entirely different ethnic groups. This week Ben dives into a few case studies of this phenomenon and theorizes t...

Ben went to Super Mario World, so you don't have to...what he expected to be a cool, interactive experience was hours of waiting in line for ONE RIDE and surprise extra costs everywhere he turned. Ben details his personal experience going to Super Mario World and goes on to theorize where the creatives behind the world went wrong! Go to https://Zocdoc.com/MAMA and download the Zocdoc app for FREE....

This week Ben does a deep dive on Doja Cat's messy "rebrand". Ben compares content creator rebrands to that of musical artists and theorizes why the majority of rebrands fail. Stick around until the end of the episode when Ben reads YOUR drama! Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to https://LIQUIDIV.COM and use code DRAMA at checkout.  Watch the po...

Ben's journey to YouTube success is LONG and WINDED!! After being on YouTube for over a decade, Ben sits down with you today to talk about the past, present, and future of his time on YouTube. He reflects on everything he's learned, offers advice to those of you interested in pursuing a similar path, and discusses what he hopes to continue to build going forward. Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nati...

Is it just Ben or are fluxes of influencers getting into the art of cigarette smoking? Using @bestdressed as a case study, Ben breaks down the resurgence of the glamourization of smoking in online spaces and highlights the dangers of smoking while having a captive and impressionable young audience. Ben theorizes why smoking has made its way back into the lexicon and reminds us all of why we should...

Just because something is popular doesn't mean it's good! But also, enjoying popular things isn't so wrong either!! This week Ben talks about the magic of consuming content outside of the mainstream and how TikTok has democratized what becomes popular. Ben theorizes a happy marriage between appreciating both popular and more niche content and urges you to keep your mind open to different types of...

Another day, another rich person flaunting their wealth on the internet. From thousand-dollar Erwhon hauls to two-thousand-dollar pizza, to having to decide whose private jet to take, rich people need to chill. Join Ben this week as he breaks down the trend on TikTok of rich people showcasing their wealth and explains why he thinks it's problematic. Go to https://Zocdoc.com/mama and download the Z...

Do you think you're special? If everyone's special than is no one special? Why do we think someone is more important than someone else? This week Ben grapples with the frustration of our society equating greater worth to certain people over others. Ben breaks down why he thinks seeing yourself as special is problematic and the ways in which this trend in today's society harms us. Watch the podcast...