Two years ago, James Jones appeared on our podcast and was fired for his controversial remarks. Now, he’s back to share his side of the story and more. Summary In this lively and heartfelt episode, Benny Kline reconnects with James Jones, who faced unexpected fallout from a podcast appearance two years ago that led to his resignation from teaching. James opens up about the challenges of that decision, its impact on his family, and his surprising transition to a fulfilling career in parks and rec...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 2025Ep. 47
My friend, Ed, In this lively episode, Ed and Benny bounce between tales of straight jackets, Teslas, and retail chaos. From magic shop pranks to bizarre encounters in the workplace, the duo keeps things light, weird, and funny. Along the way, they dig into deeper themes like gender identity, family dynamics, and the strange beauty of human behavior—all wrapped in their signature storytelling style. Highlights: Straight jacket escape attempt Shoplifting horror stories A magic prank gone too far ...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 2025Ep. 46
Ben , Jeff, and Trent dive into a wild mix of topics, from the highs and lows of live streaming to high school basketball highlights and late-night fast food runs. They break down the chaos of NBA trades, debate the cost of family trips to Disney, and tackle the ever-confusing world of tipping culture. The conversation also touches on podcasting struggles, social media algorithms, and the fine line between censorship and free speech. Things take a turn as they discuss aviation safety (yes, plane...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Season 2025Ep. 45
This episode is a rollercoaster of nostalgia, deep thoughts, and lighthearted debates. We dive into gaming friendships, the wild evolution of technology, and how social media might be frying our attention spans. There’s a nostalgic detour into childhood cartoons, the Bozo Show, and even some good ol’ alien conspiracies. Then, we shift gears to real-world chaos—California’s environmental struggles, rising insurance rates, and the ridiculous housing market. Sprinkle in some Disneyland stories, Sup...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 2025Ep. 44
Happy Vasectomy! "Vasectomy Mishaps, Wedding Surprises, and Emergency Ball Surgery" In this episode of I Don't Drink Coffee Podcast , we've got a little bit of everything to keep you entertained and maybe cringing a bit. LJ takes us through his recent vasectomy experience, and let's just say, it didn't go exactly as planned. Meanwhile, Ben shares the heartwarming and somewhat unexpected story of his grandma's surprise singing performance at his wedding back in 2008. LJ catches Ben snapping his f...
Oct 31, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Season 2023Ep. 43
Get ready to dive into a thought-provoking and inspiring conversation on the latest episode of the " I Don't Drink Coffee Podcast" ! We have exciting updates to share as well. Tune in to hear LJ's tantalizing restaurant review that caught the attention of more than just taste buds - accolades are pouring in, and we're here to dish all the delightful details! And wait, there's more! Ben spills the beans on the thrilling developments in McAlester, unveiling the buzz around the new middle school an...
Aug 29, 2023•51 min•Season 2023Ep. 42
Join us on the " I Don't Drink Coffee Podcast " for a jam-packed episode of captivating stories and exciting adventures. From mouthwatering BBQ burritos to intriguing family tales, LJ's ties to "Killers of the Flower Moon," Ben's rescue mission for baby possums, and the latest restaurant at Robbers Cave State Park, this episode has it all! Get ready to satisfy your taste buds as we explore the irresistible world of BBQ burritos. Discover the smoky flavors and savory fillings that make them a cul...
Jul 12, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Season 2023Ep. 41
In this episode of our podcast, we dive right back into the groove and have a blast! Join us as we share captivating stories, delve into the latest happenings, and much more. 10 years ago today.... Join us as we come together to remember our dear friend, Dustin Heath Bridges, who was taken from us by a devastating tornado 10 years ago on May 31st 2013. In this heartfelt episode, we reflect on the impact this event had on our lives, forever etching it in our memories. We can't believe it's been a...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2023Ep. 40
WE WROTE A SONG! LIVE! Hardy and Hardaway join us on this VERY special episode of IDDCP. Hardy and Hardaway? Is that a law firm? Tag team? Ambiguos Gay Duo? Who knows. Come find out! Anyway, we talk about everything from Ben's OnlyFans to lip filler to getting random bh pics on Instagram. What a way to start off the new year with a show like this one. We think you'll LOVE it! #notforkids #thistookplaceindecember2022
Jan 11, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Season 2023Ep. 39
Logan Johnson : Former Maximum Security prison guard comes on iddcp to discuss his early career at Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Oklahoma, touching on his time as Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT) and his time being on the team that helped perform executions. IF you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE to help us get the word out. You can also listen to us wherever you listen to your podcasts. We've included some links below. Just search for " I Don't Drink Coffee Po...
Jul 15, 2022•4 hr 12 min•Season 2022Ep. 38
Donnie comes on the show to talk about his time from being a meth manufacturer to prison cook to upstanding citizen. This is a show you DO NOT want to miss! SUBSCRIBE while you're here! Thank you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LJ! Happy Birthday Dustin Bridges! We miss you, brother! Shoutouts: McClendon Garden Center located in McAlester, Oklahoma. Taco Bell located in McAlester, Oklahoma. McAlester High School baseball team located in McAlester, Oklahoma. Anchor: https://anchor.fm/idontdrinkcoffee Apple: http...
May 18, 2022•3 hr 16 min•Season 2022Ep. 37
Trent joins us and talks about recently turning 40, a birthday surprise that made him cry, his greatest accomplishment in his first 40 years and what he wants to do in the next 40 years. We touch base on LJ's 1 year weight loss surgery anniversary. And much much, more! Shout-outs in this video: C4 Performance , Dude Jerky , 2022 Tushka Boys Basketball Champions , 2022 McAlester Lady Buffaloes Basketball Champions ! Don't forget to subscribe to the channel! Listen to us here: Apple: https://apple...
May 06, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Season 2022Ep. 36
E35: Chris Turner We had to get him drunk to get him to agree to come on but once Chris Turner got going, he opened up so you can see why he's the hardest working man in show biz. Follow our Facebook Page here: https://bit.ly/34ebQ4c Join our Facebook Group here: https://bit.ly/3IE02HA As always, we greatly appreciate all the shares, comments and reviews! We try to pay close attention and love you all. -Benny Kline and Lucas Johnson...
Feb 09, 2022•4 hr 41 min•Season 2022Ep. 35
Pretty exciting news for the I Don't Drink Coffee Podcast . Short episode here because our guest showed up on time so we stopped this one to start that one so be looking for that episode SOON! Follow our Facebook Page here: https://bit.ly/34ebQ4c Join our Facebook Group here: https://bit.ly/3IE02HA As always, we greatly appreciate all the shares , comments and reviews ! We try to pay close attention and love you all. - Benny Kline and Lucas Johnson...
Jan 26, 2022•13 min•Season 2022Ep. 34
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? Uncle Benny and LJ start the long road of getting caught up on events since the last show. The "I Don't Drink Coffee Podcast" is on all platforms. Even Youtube. Follow us. Subscribe. Like. Share. Live. Laugh. Love us. Love your body.
Dec 31, 2021•4 hr 22 min•Season 2021Ep. 33
SPONSORS: Blackline Insurance Group : https://bit.ly/3s27Wn5 LJ's wife, Brandy, comes on the show this week to tell her side of their weight loss surgeries....barely. Listen to us here: Anchor: https://bit.ly/2OxW89D Apple: https://apple.co/2ommode Breaker: https://bit.ly/2S2fc1Y Google: https://bit.ly/2MLwy09 Overcast: https://bit.ly/2BGcqGr Pocketcast: https://pca.st/I7CM RadioRepublic: https://bit.ly/2JljMDN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Wo0piN Stitcher: https://bit.ly/32PgqRc iHeart Radio: http...
Aug 07, 2021•2 hr 45 min•Season 2021Ep. 32
In this episode Trent Hardaway joins us again to tell us about competing in this year's Bowfishing US Open and LJ tells us about delivering his newly restored car to a sketchy individual in Texas that wanted to buy it. Many more stories in this one. Remember, sharing means caring when it comes to iddcp! Thanks for listening! Don't forget, we need a jingle.
Jul 12, 2021•3 hr 27 min•Season 2021Ep. 31
Co-Host outlines his procedure that he kept secret, even from Ben. Follow us on all social media. It's not hard to find us. We even have a Facebook group. And we're on Youtube.
Apr 20, 2021•3 hr 16 min•Season 2021Ep. 30
Ladies and Gentlemen, do we have a treat for you in this episode. We have the man, the myth, the legend...TRACY ALLEN! We start way back in high school and work our way through his time in the Marines, as well as, his very long career in law enforcement and firefighting. It's a lot to take in and we really just got started into all that has been his very, very eventful life. Strap on those seatbelts and HANG ON! You can find us just about everywhere on the internet. Please leave a review on what...
Jan 16, 2021•49 min•Season 2021Ep. 29
Ladies and Gentlemen, do we have a treat for you in this episode. We have the man, the myth, the legend...TRACY ALLEN! We start way back in high school and work our way through his time in the Marines, as well as, his very long career in law enforcement and firefighting. It's a lot to take in and we really just got started into all that has been his very, very eventful life. Strap on those seatbelts and HANG ON! You can find us just about everywhere on the internet. Please leave a review on what...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr•Season 2021Ep. 29
Ladies and Gentlemen, do we have a treat for you in this episode. We have the man, the myth, the legend...TRACY ALLEN! We start way back in high school and work our way through his time in the Marines, as well as, his very long career in law enforcement and firefighting. It's a lot to take in and we really just got started into all that has been his very, very eventful life. Strap on those seatbelts and HANG ON! You can find us just about everywhere on the internet. Please leave a review on what...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr•Season 2021Ep. 29
Ladies and Gentlemen, do we have a treat for you in this episode. We have the man, the myth, the legend...TRACY ALLEN! We start way back in high school and work our way through his time in the Marines, as well as, his very long career in law enforcement and firefighting. It's a lot to take in and we really just got started into all that has been his very, very eventful life. Strap on those seatbelts and HANG ON! You can find us just about everywhere on the internet. Please leave a review on what...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr•Season 2021Ep. 29
Ladies and Gentlemen, do we have a treat for you in this episode. We have the man, the myth, the legend...TRACY ALLEN! We start way back in high school and work our way through his time in the Marines, as well as, his very long career in law enforcement and firefighting. It's a lot to take in and we really just got started into all that has been his very, very eventful life. Strap on those seatbelts and HANG ON! You can find us just about everywhere on the internet. Please leave a review on what...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr•Season 2021Ep. 29
Ladies and Gentlemen, do we have a treat for you in this episode. We have the man, the myth, the legend...TRACY ALLEN! We start way back in high school and work our way through his time in the Marines, as well as, his very long career in law enforcement and firefighting. It's a lot to take in and we really just got started into all that has been his very, very eventful life. Strap on those seatbelts and HANG ON! You can find us just about everywhere on the internet. Please leave a review on what...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr•Season 2021Ep. 29
Christmas 2020. The day we've all been waiting on. That means 2020 is allllmost over. We've been busy everyone. Ben has been out of state across the country and LJ has been petting his doggies. In this episode, we cover some good stuff. We talk about what we've been up to, the McAlester Buffaloes playing against El Reno in the Quarter-Finals---an EPIC comeback victory that rivals any comeback you've ever seen. Including the Patriots vs. Falcons in the Super Bowl. Anyhow, just give it a listen an...
Dec 24, 2020•3 hr 45 min•Season 2020Ep. 28
He needs no introduction. Unless, of course, you don't know him. But people all over the world know him. The man. The myth. The legend. I call him "Israel". Some call him "Ish". Some even still call him "Sheriff". He's been all over the world. Several times. On magazine covers. On documentaries. On LIVE news coverages. In newspapers. He's literally done it all. We talk about it all. Even some jaw dropping revelations about a family that tragically went missing in Oklahoma that received national ...
Nov 02, 2020•38 min•Season 2020Ep. 27
H A P P Y H A L L O W E E N He needs no introduction. Unless, of course, you don't know him. But people all over the world know him. The man. The myth. The legend. I call him "Israel". Some call him "Ish". Some even still call him "Sheriff". He's been all over the world. Several times. On magazine covers. On documentaries. On LIVE news coverages. In newspapers. He's literally done it all. We talk about it all. Even some jaw dropping revelations about a family that tragically went missing in Okla...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr•Season 2020Ep. 27
He needs no introduction. Unless, of course, you don't know him. But people all over the world know him. The man. The myth. The legend. I call him "Israel". Some call him "Ish". Some even still call him "Sheriff". He's been all over the world. Several times. On magazine covers. On documentaries. On LIVE news coverages. In newspapers. He's literally done it all. We talk about it all. Even some jaw dropping revelations about a family that tragically went missing in Oklahoma that received national ...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr•Season 2020Ep. 27
He needs no introduction. Unless, of course, you don't know him. But people all over the world know him. The man. The myth. The legend. I call him "Israel". Some call him "Ish". Some even still call him "Sheriff". He's been all over the world. Several times. On magazine covers. On documentaries. On LIVE news coverages. In newspapers. He's literally done it all. We talk about it all. Even some jaw dropping revelations about a family that tragically went missing in Oklahoma that received national ...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr•Season 2020Ep. 27
He needs no introduction. Unless, of course, you don't know him. But people all over the world know him. The man. The myth. The legend. I call him "Israel". Some call him "Ish". Some even still call him "Sheriff". He's been all over the world. Several times. On magazine covers. On documentaries. On LIVE news coverages. In newspapers. He's literally done it all. We talk about it all. Even some jaw dropping revelations about a family that tragically went missing in Oklahoma that received national ...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr•Season 2020Ep. 27
