DRAMA MAMA

This week Ben calls himself boo boo the fool following Kanye West's latest tweet. Ben goes on to discuss his feelings about ~separating the art from the artist~ and why this situation further instills his belief that we should never idolize celebrities! Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an episode! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subsc...

Dream's face reveal shook the internet and Ben is horrified!! Ben dissects the spectacle of the face reveal and theorizes why people reacted the way they did, what this suggests about human nature, and why the internet has become such a chaotic space. Get your first box for just $1.49 per meal by going to https://EveryPlate.com and entering code drama149. Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be fea...

This week Ben grants you all permission to start bullying people who romanticize serial killers! With Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story topping the charts on Netflix right now, Ben is calling out the tiktok edits that have people swooning over literal murderers??!! Why is true crime so popular? How have so many people lost all shame on the internet? Ben is dumbfounded and determined to get to the...

From Apple to Stormi to X Æ A-12 there's a trend among celebrities to name their children with aggressively unique names. Is this a narcissistic desire to make their baby special and unique or is it a way to provide a separate public and private title to give their kids a chance of normalcy? Following the birth of Trisha Paytas' daughter, Malibu Barbie Paytas-Hacmon, Ben theorizes what the method...

Is Ben to blame for the death of Queen Elizabeth II? Maybe.... This week Ben talks coincidences, predicting the future, and why he should absolutely NOT be burned at the stake for knowing when the queen would die. 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 yo...

This week Ben rants about the phenomenon of everything that used to be considered cringe now becoming cool. He takes us through several case studies looking at fandoms from K-Pop Stans to Furries and theorizes why TikTok is responsible for this shift. Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code “drama149” at checkout! Tweet wit...

Addison Rae's mom did WHAT at the VMAs?! This week Ben breaks down the erratic behavior of parents of influencers, unraveling the causations and consequences of their actions. 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 link: ...

Did anybody else wake up to 120 manic Gabbie Hanna TikToks? Straight from his hotel room in Germany, Ben has taken one for the team and done vigorous research on Gabbie's latest public meltdown so you don't have to. Tune in as Ben explains exactly what happened that led to the LAPD conducting a wellness check and listen as he points out this reoccurring pattern of behavior in celebrity's promotion...

Have you heard of the bald-headed-egg spewing sexist rhetoric on the internet and amassing a cult following? This week Ben does a deep dive on Andrew Tate, who is popular online for glamorizing toxic masculinity. Ben draws comparisons between Tate fan behavior and that of Emma Chamberlin fans, theorizes why and how Andrew has risen to the notoriety he has, and suggests what this means from a socie...

Are you in college and hating every minute? Thinking about what steps to take after graduating high school? This week Ben opens up about his college experience and why he ended up dropping out. Ben explains why he think university is mostly a scam and why he is glad he made the choice to build his own path to success. Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an episode! Watch the podcast...

Have you gotten the most recent Instagram update yet? Are you wondering where all your friends posts are and why you keep seeing random reels in your feed? This week, Ben breaks down the politics behind why Instagram keeps making so many changes that it's users don't want. He predicts the future of the app and shares insight into what these platform changes mean for the creator economy. Get your f...

After weeks of hinting at something big, Ben finally reveals what he's been up to this month! Listen in as Ben delves into his experience working with THE Mr. Beast and reads through some juicy fan submitted drama. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/dramamama Listen to Fed Up on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, or you can listen early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wo...

Who do you know that's gotten cancelled and stay cancelled? This week Ben takes a look at society's obsession with 'cancel culture' and reflects on how different social media stars have been seemingly un-cancelled. Tune in as Ben talks Shane Dawson, David Dobrik, Tana Mongeau, and more! Get started with your credit journey at chime.com/almost.  Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/dramam...

Do you find yourself code switching in certain environments? Do you catch yourself acting different then you would when you're with people you're comfortable with? This week Ben talks about the ways in which we change ourselves for others, the issues that arise when you hide certain parts of yourself, and why you should embrace authenticity. Get started with your credit journey at chime.com/almost...

Do you know anyone who uses mental illness like it's a quirky trend? Do you have a friend that pretends to have a disorder just for attention? This week, Ben delves into the Gen Z urge to make light of mental illness online from making a caricature out of ADHD to faking Tourettes. Ben gets to the bottom of why exaggerating mental illness online has become so popular. Get 10% off your first month a...

Live from VidCon 2022, Ben shares his chaotic experience attending TanaCon back in 2018. Ben then gives a mic to his listeners as they share the drama in their worlds. From AirBnb struggles to scary Six Flags experiences, to Barbie's heads getting torn off, fans had no shortage of #drama to share on this special one-hour bonus audio episode!! Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an e...

Have you ever grown out of a friendship? Decided to stop being the one to always make the plans and never hear from the person again? This week Ben reflects on friendships ending and drifting further apart, and dishes about all the fun he had a VidCon 2022. Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an episode! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to s...

Is Instagram over? What does it mean when you get unfollowed by someone? How many people do you have muted?? This week Ben talks all things Instagram from awkward encounters post-unfollowing a person, to the absurd things people do for likes, and why we should all stop taking the app so seriously. Go to GreenChef.com/dramamama130 and use code “drama mama130” to get $130 dollars off, plus free ship...

Life is full of stupid people and Ben is here to offer some advice on how to deal with them! Tune in as he reflects on how he navigates being around people who don't always have values that perfectly align with his. 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...

Have you ever considered plastic surgery? Do you think the rise of elective surgery is bad? Ben talks BBL's gone wrong, the botox boom, and why he thinks people should embrace who they are! 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 usi...

Ben is back from his month of traveling and ready to read through listener drama! Tune in as Ben reads through your tweets and offers advice on navigating toxic friendships, weird encounters, and so much more! Ben highlights the importance of setting healthy boundaries in your friendships and cutting off people who bring you down in life. Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an episo...

Fresh off the plane from Portugal, Ben sits down with all of you to talk influencer boxing matches. Why are they happening? What is it all for? Why does Ben want to be in one? Ben also has some choice words for some of the world's most beloved sports, tune in for his unabridged hot takes! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for fre...

Is gatekeeping good or bad? Have you been a gatekeeper before? Have you been the one to break open the gate for something/someone? This week Ben shares his feelings on gatekeeping in media from artists to comedians to YouTubers. Tune in to hear Ben weigh the pros and cons of keeping people's work hidden from the mainstream and why he hates what TikTok has done to the music industry. Watch the podc...

Do you ever just really really hate someone and don't know why? Guilty of trolling strangers online? Following the 2022 Met Gala, Ben discusses online haters and how we tend to project our own insecurities onto others. Ben opens up about the hater he's been in the past and offers sound advice on what rules you should follow if you feel inclined to comment a quip at someone. Watch the podcast on Yo...

Have you ever started a rumor about someone? Have you ever been the subject of a major rumor? Was is true? This week Ben breaks down the anatomy of rumor culture and how it's played out in his own life. 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...