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SunnyV2 might just be the worst youtuber ever according to Ben. From posting problematic videos to mobilizing hate speech, Ben is so over SunnyV2's platform. Tune in to hear why his content sucks and what it greater exemplifies across creator spaces. 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...

"unalive" "seggs" "corn" MAKE IT STOP!! Ben is back this week to remind you that you ARE NOT in face "shadow banned", your content just SUCKS! Creators on TikTok have long made code words in lieu of saying the real thing in hopes of avoiding their account getting flagged, but things have gotten out of hand. Full fledged adults are using these code words IRL and Ben thinks it's CHEUGY AS HELL. Get...

Ben's starting to feel like there's been no new ideas in over a decade... With Olivia Rodrigo having to pay royalties to other artists for her original songs being too similar to creators copying Mr. Beast thumbnails verbatim, to every movie being made being a sequel to a sequel, Ben is OVER IT. Join Ben as he breaks down the difference between using other artists for inspiration versus blatantly...

Whose feeling capital E, existential?!! This week Ben predicts the collapse of our species, gets down about the death of celebrity in modern culture, and theorizes why so many horror films have been coming out lately. Tune in for ALL the DRAMA, plus stick around until the end of the episode to hear an exciting personal announcement!! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Do...

This week Ben dives headfirst into the topic of TikTok's systematic efforts to deplatform people living with disabilities. After seeing some disheartening videos on the app and researching the issue Ben is ready to bring attention to this important issue and discuss what needs to change. Go to https://ZocDoc.com/MAMA and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today...

Ever been stuck in a situation with someone who can't stop blurting out toxic positivity? Or worse, someone who forces negativity just for the sake of having a hot take? This week Ben dives into the topic of forced negativity and forced positivity as it relates to online culture. He explores the YouTube comment section, TikTok comment etiquette, and influencers whose entire brand is based on being...

It's not the first time there's been widespread discussion about the potential ban of TikTok but Ben wants to walk us through what it look like if we were to wake up one day and no longer have it! This week on Drama Mama, Ben explains the TikTok privacy concerns, why the app was banned in India, and what banning the app in the US would mean for the Biden administration. Ben also breakdown why TikT...

The internet used to be FREE, what the f*ck happened?!?!! This week Ben looks at why online platforms that used to be free are introducing monthly fees. Ben also looks beyond social media at the streaming and gaming industries and discusses why the business practices of all these companies hurt the consumer. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to...

We all know using your children for views is bad, but is the reverse more ethical? This week Ben is diving into the morality of children using their parents for views online. While parents can consent to being filmed in a way a toddler can't, the older generations lack of digital literacy poses the question of whether they fully understand the extent of what they are consenting. Tune in to find ou...

Urban Dictionary defines “icks” as "something that’s a turnoff when you have romantic interest in someone" or "is used to describe something that makes you uncomfortable". This week Ben reads out your icks and tells you if he thinks they are valid! From Double texting to having bad dental hygiene to chewing with your mouth open, tune in to find out what icks are top of mind in the culture today. W...

Fresh off his watch of the 2023 Grammy Awards, Ben is bringing you his controversial takes on this year's music. Do you think the album of the year award really belonged in Harry Styles' hands? Who the hell is Bonnie Raitt?? Are you loving all of Kendrick Lamar's wins??? Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're...

The beauty influencer community is in flames right now and Ben is boldly asking "why??". Following a viral TikTok by Mikayla Nogueira where the comment section calls out the beauty influencer for lying about the power of a mascara, Ben dissects the state of the online beauty community and theorizes why it's seen a decline in engagement. Has the intersection of makeup marketing and beauty influence...

What does Snapchat think we want from them?!! This week Ben breaks down the rise and fall of Snapchat and theorizes why it's in its flop era by looking at the business decisions that led it's content down a dark and mind-numbing path. From handing buckets of cash to creators to pushing click-bait content with no longevity, Ben pulls back the curtain on where the company went wrong. Watch the podca...

New Year, New You?? Not so fast...let's ground ourselves in reality and consider what's possible and what's a scam. Ben shares why he thinks the majority of New Years' Resolution are crap, shares his resolutions for 2023, and offers advice on how you can achieve yours this year! Go to https://Zocdoc.com/MAMA and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMa...

Ben made an OnlyFans and this is his tell all! Ben dishes on the making of his last YouTube video of the year and the anxieties that have come with it. He goes on to discuss OnlyFans, sexism in the sex work industry, and the hellhole that is Twitter.  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 usin...

Ben has been jet-setting all across the country this year and he's ready to tell you what he's learned! He gives travel tips and shares how his time away from LA's influencer culture gave him new perspective and clarity in his life. Go to https://Zocdoc.com/MAMA and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podc...

Ben needs some of y'all to go touch some grass...please. This week Ben dives into the TikTok Doja Cat drama and explains why she is absolutely NOT a part of the illuminati! Ben goes on to discuss the sexist and uneducated reactionary responses too many people have when a female artist changes their look. This episode is calling out all the celeb obsessed, chronically online people and begging them...

Fresh off the red carpet from the 2022 Streamy Awards, Ben is sharing what is was like to be nominated for Breakout Creator of the Year! Get the inside scoop on the intricacies of one of the biggest nights of the year for social media stars!! Go to https://Zocdoc.com/MAMA and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe t...

Is swearing really so bad? This week Ben unpacks swearing culture, media platforms regulations for swear words, and his personal views on what's okay to say and what isn't. 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 link: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaBENOFTHEWEEK If you like the show, telling...

This week Ben tackles the topic of diversity and representation. Ben opens up about instances where he was made to feel like a "diversity invite" and situations where he was assumed to be a race he isn't. Ben zooms out and discusses how media and companies try to show themselves to be diverse while remaining incredibly homogenous at top levels and actively making life worse for people of other nat...

This week Ben expresses his distaste for the rise of social media family empires and highlights why the trend is so harmful! From privacy concerns to parents commodifying their own children into products for public consumption as a way to make money, family vloggers have a dark underbelly. Listen as Ben opens up about his own fears and considerations he'd take with his online presence if/when he h...

So Elon Musk bought Twitter...if Twitter wasn't already on it's way out of relevancy, it is now! Ben breaks down what this new ownership means for everyday users from having to pay to use the platform to new guidelines for getting the infamous blue check. Tune in as Ben predicts the death of Twitter and what it could mean for other social media platforms! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit....

Ben is celebrating one year free from the devil's lettuce! Join him as he opens up about his journey with Miss Mary Jane from the fun times, the foggy times, and the freaky times. Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an episode! 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 li...

Not even Kylie Jenner can avoid getting cheated on now?! This past month has been an endless stream of celebrities getting caught cheating from Adam Levine to one of the Try Guys, will the world ever know peace? This week Ben opens up about his personal experience being cheated on and theorizes why infidelity is so common in celebrity circles. Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an...

Oh no SHEIN didn't!! The aftermath of The Cut's recent article, Shein Is Even Worse Than You Thought, has left the internet in shambles and Ben is offering some reflections. Many argue there is no conscious consumption under capitalism but Ben thinks there's at least some better options than buying 41 items of clothing for 12$ at the detriment of exploited workers! Tune in as Ben explores both sid...