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. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcas...
Feb 15, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 43
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 listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaBENOFTHEWEEK If you like the show, telling ...
Feb 08, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 42
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 influencers come to an end? Find out what Ben thinks this week on Drama Mama! Watch the podcast on YouTube:ht...
Feb 01, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 41
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 podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free whe...
Jan 11, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using th...
Jan 04, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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 using this link: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaBENOFTHEWEEK If you like the show, telling a friend about it wou...
Dec 28, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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 podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaBENOFTHEWEEK I...
Dec 21, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 36
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 to find a new personality based in fact. Go to https://Zocdoc.com/MAMA and download the Zocdoc app ...
Dec 14, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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 to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaBENO...
Dec 07, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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 a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http...
Nov 30, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 33
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 nationalities. Tune in for a thoughtful reflection of how racism effects our society and the creator ec...
Nov 23, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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 has a kid of his own. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to s...
Nov 16, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or b...
Nov 09, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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 link: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaBENOFTHEWEEK If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be he...
Nov 02, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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 episode! Get your first box for just $1.49 per meal by going to https://EveryPlate.com and entering ...
Oct 26, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Oh no SHEIN didn't!! The aftermath of The Cut's recent article, Shein Is Even Worse Than You Thought, has left the internet in shambles and Ben is offering some reflections. Many argue there is no conscious consumption under capitalism but Ben thinks there's at least some better options than buying 41 items of clothing for 12$ at the detriment of exploited workers! Tune in as Ben explores both sides of the argument and stick around at the end of the episode where he reads your submitted #DRAMA. ...
Oct 19, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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 subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/DramaMa...
Oct 12, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 featured on an episode! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to s...
Oct 05, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 25
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 bottom of it. Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an episode! Watch the podcast on Yo...
Sep 28, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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 to the madness might just be! Go to GreenChef.com/dramamama135 and use code dramamama135 to get $135...
Sep 21, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaBENOFTHEWEEK If you like the show, tel...
Sep 14, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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 with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an episode! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/D...
Sep 07, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaBENOFTHEWEEK If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpfu...
Aug 31, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 of their art. Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an episode! Watch the podcast on Y...
Aug 24, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 societal lens. You won't want to miss this fascinating look into the storm of Andrew Tate! Tweet with the...
Aug 17, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DramaMamaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free where...
Aug 10, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 first EveryPlate box for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code drama149. L...
Aug 03, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 Wondery app. Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an episode! Watch the podcast on YouTu...
Jul 27, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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/dramamama Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be featured on an episode! Watch the podcast on YouTube: http...
Jul 20, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/dramamama Tweet with the #DramaMamaPodcast to be fe...
Jul 13, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 13
