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It's Ben a Week

Ben McDonnell

46 episodes

16 hours ago

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by one of his best friends — actress and producer Laura Munoz-Bottini, who just happens to be the granddaughter of The Duke himself, John Wayne. The episode opens with martinis, cinnamon sticks, and chaos as Ben and Laura reminisce about their first acting class together in 2015, where Darrell the acting coach famously told Ben to “go write a letter in the closet and fight for Little Ben.” (Yes — in the closet.) From there, the conversation flows fr...

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This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by one of his best friends — actress and producer Laura Munoz-Bottini, who just happens to be the granddaughter of The Duke himself, John Wayne. The episode opens with martinis, cinnamon sticks, and chaos as Ben and Laura reminisce about their first acting class together in 2015, where Darrell the acting coach famously told Ben to “go write a letter in the closet and fight for Little Ben.” (Yes — in the closet.) From there, the conversation flows fr...

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It's Ben a Week

Ep. 45: Ben Best Friends with John Wayne’s Granddaughter (ft. Laura Munoz-Bottini)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by one of his best friends — actress and producer Laura Munoz-Bottini, who just happens to be the granddaughter of The Duke himself, John Wayne. The episode opens with martinis, cinnamon sticks, and chaos as Ben and Laura reminisce about their first acting class together in 2015, where Darrell the acting coach famously told Ben to “go write a letter in the closet and fight for Little Ben.” (Yes — in the closet.) From there, the conversation flows fr...

17 hours ago

51 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 44: Ben Making Spirits Bright (ft. Shane)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, the Christmas season officially begins — and Ben’s not waiting for anyone’s permission. AJ’s out of town, the Halloween décor is gone, and Mariah Carey has defrosted, which means it’s tree-trimming time. Between giant ornaments hanging from the ceiling and a three-day decorating marathon, Ben dives into why Christmas joy should never be delayed — and why Thanksgiving can kick rocks (dry turkey, stuffing, and all). After some holiday chaos — including a perf...

1 week ago

35 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 43: Ben Standing Up, Not Backing Down (Happy Halloween)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, it’s Halloween — and Ben’s fired up. After a whirlwind of travel from LA to Cabo (and back), Ben’s back home, zipping around the ranch on his Segway, reminiscing about his past Halloween costumes — from Miley Cyrus to Jesus floating on a cloud. But between the laughs and chaos, this episode takes a sharp and heartfelt turn. A Facebook post claiming “science proves no one is born gay” sets Ben off on a passionate rant about religion, judgment, and why using faith ...

2 weeks ago

24 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 42: Ben Dealing with Disney Adults and Android Users (ft. Bryan & John)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by his friends Bryan and John from Out Loud and Laughing for what can only be described as a pumpkin-spiced fever dream. It starts innocent — PSLs, Starbucks baristas, and why no one uses proper grammar anymore — but spirals quickly into the Android vs. iPhone debate, porn bans in Texas, Disney adult confessions, and Greg Abbott jokes that might get everyone canceled. From there, Ben and the boys get deep (and deranged): Broken bed frames Why d...

3 weeks ago

41 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 41: Ben Living Without Fear (ft. Gabrielle)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined once again by his good friend Gabrielle, and things get deep fast — but not before a Starbucks rant. The blue-haired barista saga continues, complete with foam mishaps, stick-and-poke tattoos, and a debate over why grandmas dye their hair blue. From there, the conversation shifts from funny to philosophical, as Ben and Gabrielle dive into the idea of fear — how it shapes us, limits us, and how choosing adventure and self-belief can completely transf...

4 weeks ago

38 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 40: Ben Down for All the Right Reasons (ft. Tara & Haley)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben welcomes a very special pair of guests — his cousin-in-law Tara, and her daughter Haley, who instantly steals the show. Tara shares her family’s powerful and emotional story of raising a child with Down syndrome — from the shock of the diagnosis to the overwhelming joy and laughter Haley brings into their lives every day. She opens up about young motherhood, the early medical scares, the misconceptions around disabilities, and how her family turned fear into ...

1 month ago

41 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 39: Ben on Hold, Ben on Standby, Ben Over It

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is back with a short and savage solo rant. Two companies landed on his official shit list: AT&T and Starbucks — and he’s not holding back. It all started with a simple iPhone case return that turned into a full-blown customer service nightmare. Between a useless app, a store manager hiding in the back, and a call center that sounded like a rave in the background, Ben lost his mind trying to return a $45 case. Then Starbucks caught some smoke — because app...

1 month ago

19 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 38: Ben Wearing Kelly’s Shoes (ft. Liam Kyle Sullivan)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben fulfills a childhood dream — sitting down with viral video pioneer Liam Kyle Sullivan, the creator of Kelly from the Shoes video that defined early YouTube and inspired a generation of comedians. They dive into everything from the origin of Kelly to how YouTube fame in the 2000s was completely different from TikTok virality today. Liam shares behind-the-scenes stories about creating Shoes, Muffins, and Text Message Breakup, how Susan Walker was born, and why ...

1 month ago

1 hour 12 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 37: AJ’s Been Hired, I’ve Ben Fired

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben and AJ are back together — and it’s a rollercoaster. Ben kicks off with his latest run-ins with religious trolls, from women claiming “being gay is a choice” to strangers spamming his DMs with Bible verses. His clapbacks? Iconic. (“You know what else is a choice? Your dental hygiene.”) AJ brings his calmer perspective, reminding Ben (and all of us) that leading with heart usually wins — but Ben’s still choosing chaos. Then the conversation moves to: The infam...

1 month ago

44 minutes

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Ep. 36: Ben With Bears (ft. Domenica Albero)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by his new bestie Domenica Albero, fresh from a Northern California “camping” trip that was less sleeping bags, more fairytale chaos. What started as a Lake Tahoe getaway (complete with a bear under the deck charging at Ben) turned into a full-blown fantasy vacation with castles, rivers, nightly theme parties, and… golf cart near-death experiences. They break down: Why every night ended with them on a pool table performing Wicked like it was the Ton...

2 months ago

42 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 35: Ben Missing (ft. Cassandra Broadway)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Cassandra Broadway is back, and we’re covering everything from medical meltdowns to missing persons mysteries. Ben kicks things off with his annual LabCorp rant after another disastrous blood work experience — barcode scanning drama, fasting for nothing, and why phlebotomists have the same customer service energy as the post office. Then the conversation spirals into: Why camping feels like punishment when you already live on a ranch with 70 animalsBen’s upcoming...

2 months ago

31 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 34: Ben Basic About Pumpkin (ft. Sherri)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Sherri is back for her third appearance (making her the show’s most frequent guest — besides AJ, of course). And as always, no topic is off limits. The episode kicks off with the return of pumpkin spice season at Starbucks, leading to a full breakdown of pumpkin cream cold brews, muffins, candles, and Sherri’s inside knowledge of how to grow (and rotate!) the perfect pumpkin. Things quickly spiral into Starbucks foam wars, blow job comparisons at the drive-thru, ...

2 months ago

39 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 33: Ben The Life Of Showgays (ft. Bryan & Jon)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, the studio is loud, shady, and glitter-covered as Ben is joined by Bryan and Jon from the podcast Out Loud and Laughing. The mics heat up instantly as the trio dives into Taylor Swift’s new album, Life of a Showgirl — breaking down lyrics, Easter eggs, and why she has the best marketing team. From there, nothing is off limits — Housewives drama, murder hypotheticals, Caitlyn Jenner rants, pop culture meltdowns, and the eternal question: if you could get away with...

2 months ago

37 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 32: He's Ben Writing & Directing Hollywood Blockbusters (ft. Rawson Marshall Thurber)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, I’m joined by Rawson Marshall Thurber — the writer and director behind blockbuster hits like Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Central Intelligence, Skyscraper, Red Notice, and the upcoming Voltron film. He’s worked with everyone from Ben Stiller to Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Aniston, and Gal Gadot — and now… me. Then Rawson and I get into: How Dodgeball came to beWhat it’s really like working with The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Jennifer AnistonThe pre...

3 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 31: Ben-eath the Surface: Beauty, Needles & Truth (ft. Botox Queen Laura Fischer)

She’s the only person Ben trusts to poke his face with needles—and for good reason. In this episode, Ben is joined by Beverly Hills-based nurse practitioner and aesthetic guru Laura Fischer for an honest, hilariously relatable, and incredibly informative deep dive into all things skincare, Botox, filler, and the myths surrounding aesthetic treatments. From what age you should actually start Botox, to the difference between “filler face” and tasteful enhancement, Laura spills all the tea. Ben ...

3 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 30: Have You Ben AI-Curious? (ft. ChatGPT)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, we’re trying something new — and maybe a little futuristic. First, Ben kicks things off with some classic rage and chaos: a Starbucks, a Male Truck Drivers, and a bar fight with a cowboy bigot that ends with a bloody vape pen to the face. Then things take a turn… because our guest this week is not a celebrity, influencer, or mom — it’s ChatGPT. Yes, Ben interviews artificial intelligence — the app that’s changing the world. ChatGPT and Ben get into it: What...

3 months ago

45 minutes

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Ep. 29: Ben in the Bush with Urzila Carlson

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with Urzila Carlson — global comedy powerhouse, Taskmaster trauma survivor, and certified expert in both sarcasm and swearing. Originally from South Africa, now based in New Zealand, Urzila has taken the comedy world by storm with her Netflix specials, unfiltered stand-up, and razor-sharp takes on everything from LGBTQIA+ to not ending up porn. She’s a scene stealer in her new movie Kinda Pregnant, but first — we need Ben to get the name right! ...

3 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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Ep. 28: Hamptons, Housewives, and Ben Faking Diarrhea

This week on It’s Ben A Week, It's all about Montauk, Manhattan, and the Cowboy Carter tour. What was supposed to be a chill summer getaway turned into a full-throttle saga featuring a Real Housewives, a bar showdown, a fake diarrhea excuse to Delta, and me almost getting decked by a guy a local fisherman. In this episode, I cover: A returned Christmas card from someone who ghosted me… and blocked me Getting kicked out of a dive bar by a bartender dressed like Pippi LongstockingAlm...

3 months ago

33 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 27: SoulCycle Has Ben My Cult (ft. David Zint)

This week, Ben sits down with his SoulCycle instructor and longtime friend, David Zint — master instructor, motivational powerhouse, and unofficial therapist. After clocking over 750 hours of riding with David, Ben gets deep about how SoulCycle helped him through breakups, grief, and the chaos of acting life — and why it was never about burning calories. But before we spin into the deep stuff, Ben shares his extremely unpatriotic feelings about the Fourth of July, why he’s ready to cancel kid...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

It's Ben a Week

Ep. 26: Ben in the Dominican Republic

This week on It’s Ben A Week, it’s just me — and the wildest work week I’ve ever had. I booked a national commercial that had me on a flight to the Dominican Republic in 12 hours. Problem is… it was the same weekend as my friend’s funeral and the Beyoncé concert I’d been planning to go to for months. Here’s what went down: I booked a national commercial shooting in the Dominican Republic I had to cancel Beyoncé and miss my friend’s funeral My passport got accidentally handed t...

4 months ago

39 minutes