You submitted them, Ben is gonna read them! This week, Ben does another installment of fan-submitted stories where YOU almost died! Stories include a bomb threat in the school bleachers, bouncing knives that almost put an eye out, getting demolished by a dodgeball and spending time in a hospital, more drowning (of course), and much more! If you live just a bit longer, be sure to use your final moments to listen to this episode! Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlm...
Dec 15, 2021•37 min•Ep. 43
So what if you find yourself taking one step past almost dying and get yourself dead? This week, Ben has an existential crisis and ponders what happens after we die. He explores his religious background, growing up strictly Catholic and being scared into praying an unhealthy amount, as well as his thoughts on what other religions teach in regards to post-death. And although Ben isn't the most religious person nowadays, he discusses some of the benefits he's received from growing up religious. Do...
Dec 08, 2021•35 min•Ep. 42
If you're drinking milk right now, you might want to set that glass down for now. Ben details how he discovered he is (most likely) lactose intolerant after chugging huge glasses of milk daily and it causing some gastrointestinal problems. Ben was unable to control his flatulence around groups of friends, yet still manages to eat tons of cheese daily. Plus, Ben basically sprains his ankle live during the podcast. Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/ALMOSTDIE...
Dec 01, 2021•37 min•Ep. 41
This is a spicy one! This week, Ben details the story of how he lost his virginity and the story of his first kiss (not in that order), and both are a doozy. Starting with the kiss, Ben talks about how an ongoing game of truth or dare led them to finally kiss each other's mouths for the first time ever in the most romantic spot ever, inside a bush, which ended in her running away. In the second story, Ben details his "first time," even though his mom already knows this story. Ben talks about how...
Nov 24, 2021•45 min•Ep. 40
Coming live from Ben's car, Ben reads even more of your tweets and stories that detail times you barely escaped death. Your stories involve you being stalked by a creepy guy while having a dead phone, losing controls of your bowels while in the middle of class, murderous birds and way more! Plus, there's a story that Ben couldn't even legally read! Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmostDiedYT Don’t ...
Nov 17, 2021•38 min•Ep. 39
How is it that Ben, a self-described introvert, is able to talk to random strangers and hack into Zoom calls? Simple, he's a psycho! This week, Ben describes his thought processes before he approaches a crowd and tells the story behind his most recent video where he pretended to be a Walmart employee and posted it to TikTok. He breaks down how he produces his videos using a little thing called movie magic. Watch the Walmart video here: https://www.tiktok.com/@benoftheweek/video/70271476323634905...
Nov 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 38
If you've been following Ben on social media lately, you might be wondering where he is. Well, the answer is nowhere! This week, Ben explains his living situation, which is basically that he doesn't live in any one place, but he's beginning to settle down in one new place. Plus, Ben explains why Halloween in L.A. is extra and stresses him out. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmostDiedYT Don’t forge...
Nov 03, 2021•36 min•Ep. 37
It's time we discuss the killer clown craze of 2016 (and yes, Ben participated). This week, Ben tells a Halloween-themed story where he discusses the time he dressed up as a killer clown and scared his friend and made her furious. Ben also urges everyone to trick-or-treat while you can enjoy it and also how parents go overboard when they check their kids candies for razor blades, even though he is a helicopter parent to his dog. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAl...
Oct 27, 2021•37 min•Ep. 36
Ben loves Airbnb, but this is a cautionary tale for when you book a stay somewhere. This week, Ben details his recent stay in Paris that started with his neighbors screaming at each other and ended with Ben almost dying and maybe never returning to Europe again. While Ben was watching Netflix, his neighbor stormed upstairs and pounded on his door. Plus, Ben details the million different emergency numbers in Europe. Get 15% off their Raycon order at BUYRAYCON.com/almost Tweet your crazy near-deat...
Oct 20, 2021•37 min•Ep. 35
This week, Ben is in Spain (for secret reasons) and talks about his self-destructive tendencies that he overcame, then gave into, then overcame again! He also gives you ideas on how YOU can avoid falling into a pit of despair. Plus, Ben has a premonition on his possible new YouTube channel. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmostDiedYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're...
Oct 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 34
This week, Ben is in Paris. He questions why we no longer own swords and reads your near-death experiences. Most of which include almost drowning. Pools, beaches, and boogie boards all seem to play a culprit. Get 15% off their Raycon order at BUYRAYCON.com/almost Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmostDiedYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this ...
Oct 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 33
Are you still alive right now? Congratulations! You've basically won the life lottery! This week, Ben details all the ways that the world could end at any minute, killer cars, serial killers walking among us and why it's a miracle that any of us are still standing. Plus, Ben tells the story of how riding a bike at night made him the laughing stock at the police station. If you’re ready to save money on your Doordash orders, DoorDash is offering a FREE MONTH for DashPass right now! Tweet your cra...
Sep 29, 2021•36 min•Ep. 32
Whether it's middle school or college, Ben has some advice for you to how to successfully go back to school and not die. He goes through how to make friends, how to keep up with your schoolwork, and how to maintain your mental health even during stressful times. Plus, Ben recounts his worst BTS experience where he left after about a year, but without any friends. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmo...
Sep 22, 2021•36 min•Ep. 31
This week, Ben recounts the story of his trip to New York that ended with outrunning and outliving a giant weather event, Hurricane Ida. Ben ignores an emergency message to stay inside and hunker down and orders Uber Eats, forcing a delivery driver to risk his life to deliver a few dumplings. Plus, Ben rejects his mother's phone calls on air. If you’re ready to save money on your Doordash orders, DoorDash is offering a FREE MONTH for DashPass right now! Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to...
Sep 15, 2021•36 min•Ep. 30
This week, Ben attempts to understand why any of you have fun going on scary rides at theme parks and state fairs. He talks about why he doesn't go near roller coasters for the thrills, but for the ambiance. Plus, Ben ranks the best theme parks that he's been too that are scaredy cat-approved. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmostDiedYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you...
Sep 08, 2021•37 min•Ep. 29
This week, Ben talks the severe lack of security on schools back in the day. He talks about gang fights outside of his school, having a bomb squad show up, and why all these experiences (and other things) have caused him to stop "hacking" Zoom classes for good. Plus, Ben introduces his new segment, "Random Little Thoughts," and brings about a new conspiracy theory about chicken pox. Get 15% off their Raycon order at BUYRAYCON.com/almost Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek us...
Sep 01, 2021•37 min•Ep. 28
This week, Ben runs down a ton of your near-death experiences that involve drowning (lots of drowning), car accidents, creepy men and women, and way more. Then Ben tells you how he discovered he has a serious nickel allergy. Plus, Ben has a realization live on the podcast that his dad lied to him. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmostDiedYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever...
Aug 25, 2021•36 min•Ep. 27
This week, Ben tries to understand why people are afraid of the ocean since the likelihood of being attacked by a shark is super low, and why you should really be afraid of lakes. He also tells the story of how he miraculously became a certified lifeguard, yet still managed to nearly drown in some out of control waves off the coast of Mexico. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmostDiedYT Don’t forget...
Aug 18, 2021•36 min•Ep. 26
Ben waxes poetic on clubs and parties, something he's not the biggest fan of, but has been known to attend. Ben also tells the story of going to a party out in the middle of nowhere, partying with people twice his age, and took drinks from strangers, which led to one of his friends potentially being drugged. Please be safe out there! Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmostDiedYT Don’t forget to subsc...
Aug 11, 2021•37 min•Ep. 25
Be careful out there! Ben talks about the time some sketchy people with brass knuckles tried to scam Ben into thinking he hit their car and demanded they give him money. So how did he get out of it? By coming up with a fantastic lie (thanks to YouTube) and speeding out of there. Plus, Ben does his best "redneck Canadian" accent and how he pretends to be insane near strangers. Get 15% off their Raycon order at BUYRAYCON.com/almost Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IA...
Aug 04, 2021•36 min•Ep. 24
We take you back to 2016 when Pokemon Go was the hottest app and Ben was a full-on PG addict. This week, Ben tells the thrilling story of when he was out catching pocket monsters and was being stalked by a mysterious creep in a truck. And spoiler alert, Ben is still playing Pokemon Go. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmostDiedYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're list...
Jul 28, 2021•36 min•Ep. 23
Before you get mad, Ben loves dogs. But this week, Ben discusses the time his friend's dog treated Ben like lunch. Ben talks about the dog's long-standing behavioral issues, how the dog had previously attacked a homeless man, and reminds everyone how important it is to train your pets. Plus, Ben explains why he would never clone his dog (which is a real thing!) Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmost...
Jul 21, 2021•36 min•Ep. 22
Ben is back and is jetlagged! This week, Ben details all his crazy events he experienced while in Paris, France on a recent solo trip. From getting pooped on almost immediately to having someone try to rob him of his luggage, Ben barely escaped death yet again, but this time alone in Europe. Plus, argues with a bird live on the podcast. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmostDiedYT Don’t forget to su...
Jul 14, 2021•36 min•Ep. 21
Late one night, Ben bought a ticket to Paris and it was too late to cancel. So by the time you're listening to this, Ben will be eating baguettes and visiting the Eiffel Tower (and hopefully not having a near-death experience this time) completely by himself. Plus, Ben predicts what his trip to Paris will entail (without knowing any French) and takes suggestions for the next country to visit. Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/ialmostdied Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benofthew...
Jul 07, 2021•36 min•Ep. 20
This week, Ben talks about how he's fighting his addiction to his phone and wants to remind you to look away from your phone and live your life a little bit (but after you've listened to this podcast, of course). Ben gives some tips on how he's been able to reduce his screen time that you can use and why Tik Tok might be the devil. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/IAlmostDiedYT Don’t forget to subscri...
Jun 30, 2021•37 min•Ep. 19
We all know cars are death traps, so it's no surprise that a car almost took Ben (and his family) out! This week, Ben tells the story of when he first learned to drive. While out on a holiday drive, his dad gets the brilliant idea to pull the emergency brake while speeding on icy roads. Plus. Ben weighs in on the TikTok vs. YouTube fight & Ben almost dies mid-podcast! Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit...
Jun 23, 2021•38 min•Ep. 18
This week, Ben reads your story submissions on how you, loyal fans, almost died in a variety of ways. Some of you almost choked to death, some of you almost drowned to death, some of you were almost murdered, and tons of other stories. It's a wonder any of you are still alive! Stay safe out there! Plus, Ben recounts his close call with a creepy orthodontist. Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/ialmostdied! Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Wat...
Jun 16, 2021•36 min•Ep. 17
Sometimes you get what you pay for, and Ben has found that to be true with public transportation. Ben describes the few times he was threatened on buses (with words and weapons), and how he narrowly avoided a brutal and infamous murder that happened on his regular bus route. Plus, Ben rants about how the L.A. public transit system pales in comparison to New York or other major cities. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #IAlmostDiedPodcast! Watch the podcast on YouTube...
Jun 09, 2021•37 min•Ep. 16
We're doing it, we're talking about vaccines, the boring conversations we're all gonna have about the vaccines, and anti-vaxxers. This week, Ben discusses his experiences from getting the Moderna vaccine, including the (totally manageable) side effects, including how someone was even carried out of a stretcher while waiting to get his vaccine. Plus, Ben breaks down why people refusing to get the vaccine makes him scream internally. Tweet your crazy near-death experiences to @benoftheweek using #...
Jun 02, 2021•37 min•Ep. 15
When Ben agreed to be a part of Japanese exchange program for school, he thought it would be all anime and rainbows, but little did he expect he would cause a small international incident. This week, Ben talks about the time he lived with a host family in Tokyo on a whirlwind trip for several days. But when he got mischievous and bought an 18+ mystery prize, he brought the attention of local police who came knocking on his family's door. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visi...
May 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 14
