A boy travels in a pink suitcase. Mubarak freed from prison. Hot statues hard not to touch. Deflated Balls. Regrets. Chris Christie spending 300K on food. Falling Spaceships. And A Milli Vanilli Reunion worth missing.
Gleib drives from the Irvine Improv to the Hollywood Improv with comic Mark Serritella, and Mark decides to interview Gleib. They discuss Gleib's big breaks, old performance issues, getting started in standup. Then at the Hollywood club comics Darren Carter, Josh Nasar, Rene Garcia, and Alex Ortiz join Ben for a classic trash-talking hang.
What do penises and potholes have in common? Bruce Jenner is becoming a Kardashian. Chinese Models pretend to be homeless. Hey Baltimore, how about a little Balti-less? Bloods and Crips make a truce. Dr. Oz refuses to not promote garbage. New Zealand’s Prime Minister gets grabby. Are Aliens Real? A Fox makes a sandwich. Oh, and more! Follow @bengleib onPeriscope #begleibers
"Return of That Ben Guy.” The podcast returns! Suge Knight’s got some Points on his License. World makes Nuclear Deal with Iran that both sides think is something else entirely. A Bunch of Awkward People think they’re gonna become President. Bieber Gets handsy with Grande. Some Pizza Places hate Gay People. Mouse Brains are Getting Better Thank God. People have Sex pretty much any place these days. Marco Rubio would totally go to a Gay Wedding! And much more.
Andy Dick joins Gleib to discuss Alec Baldwin, US spy plane crash in Iran, if Jen Aniston is the sexiest woman ever, Obama's Bieber fever, Republicans sucking oil through a pipe, Lindsay Lohan naked, the Russian President's filthy mouth, Charlie Sheen pulling a Weiner, what kangaroos are like on heroin, and somehow, much more. Plus Andy shares some VERY personal stories, and gives out his phone number.
Meghan McCain reminds Ben he pranked her dad, John McCain. Then they discuss her new job at MSNBC, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears turning 30, Cain dropping out, if Rick Perry was high, a frozen Larry King, why Ron Paul shouldn't talk publicly, if there's a heaven, Vegas, things that start with 'S', the Republican candidates, and gay rights. Pretty much everything that happened Last Week on Earth.
NBA superstar Blake Griffin joins Gleib for his debut episode, where we discuss Kim Kardashian's idiotic fans, people being attacked with pepper spray and tampons, if J Lo lied to us, Romney's deceitful ad, Herman Cain bangin' everyone, partying at the revolution, if George Clooney is too handsome to live, and one very hungry hippo. Pretty much everything that happened Last Week on Earth.
Gleib explains his absence from the podcast lately, filling you in on what has been going on in his life, both good and bad. He also misses you terribly.
Gleib explains his absence from the podcast lately, filling you in on what has been going on in his life, both good and bad. He also misses you terribly.
Ben Gleib and Ben Morrison fight about... Gleib's glued fingers THE ISIS CRISIS. white house fence jumper. Both Bens got the iphone 6. miley cyrus' friend's house hollywood's box office woes (tears) celebrity hacker photo leaks the continued implosion nfl
Comedians Stephanie Simbari & Julia Reiss join Gleib. Royal baby. Silent orgasms & faking it. Should oral sex be a crime? More Weiner sexting scandals. Texas heartbeat abortion bill. The Zimmerman verdict & Obama's comments. Sharknado sequel coming. Should kids' education be optional. Malala Yousafsai speaks to U.N. on her 16th birthday! UK trying to ban computer porn. Are Chinese knockoffs good or bad? Klan leader's son rejects racism. Detroit files for bankruptcy. Senate proposes w...
Everything that happened during the last week. George W. Bush opens a library? An NBA player comes out. Martha Stewart wants sex. Best clips from the White House Correspondents Dinner. Virgin Airlines wants you to hit on people? Paul Ryan's intern cyber-stalking women. Syria used chemical weapons, will the U.S. intervene now? W didn't want war? Obama threatens to get a tattoo. Zack Braff wants your money. Drugs on Bieber's tour bus. Why going to prison in Maryland is awesome. Congress moves quic...
Last Week On Earth with Ben Gleib 139: Shooting Water from Cracks by Ben Gleib
Gleib drives to Vegas with comedians Stephanie Simbari and Sara Weinshenk, on the way to shows. They cover news and weirdness from the last week, as it starts to rain.
Ben Morrison joins Gleib for this SPECIAL ALERT EPISODE! covering the Russian downing of Flight 17, The Israeli ground invasion of Gaza, and the Immigration Crisis of 50,000 DANGEROUS, ADORABLE CHILDREN crossing the border. (Plus a bunch of random stuff.) 3 Crazy Stories. 1 Podcast.
Driving through Las Vegas on Friday night after our two shows at Harrah's to do a free show at South Point Casino off the strip, called Dirty at 12:30, comedian Gene Pompa and Gleib discuss all sorta things. Like why freeways used to be crazy. Parents flip flopping genders. The LA riots. Korean liquor store owners. Squaring off with Steven Seagall. And a good mix of truthful and fictional stories. You should be able to tell which is which. Maybe. Also none of this is was recorded. Gleib promises...
Ben's podcast? Ben Gleib and Ben Morrison aren't sure who's podcast this is. So they go on a very weird, tangential, all improvised journey to find out.
Comedians Todd Glass & Sara Weinshenk joined Gleib at 2am in the Improv parking lot, to discuss stoned sandwiches, fruit stand technique, road travel strategies, and how to deal with aggressive people in witch hats. Last Week on the Road.
In this riveting conversation, star of Comedy Central's "Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!" tells us of his rise to being one of the most original comedians working today, his infamous mental breakdown, and what it's like doing warm-up for some of the biggest TV shows. This is one of Gleib's favorite conversations. Follow Brody @brodyismefriend
ROB FORD TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION. NASA FINDS MEGA EARTH. EDWARD SNOWDEN WAS A SPY FOR THE CIA. WE MAKE CONFUSING DECISIONS ABOUT AFGHANISTAN. IS SOPHIA LOREN TOO UGLY FOR THE MOVIES? SCIENTISTS MAKE ARTIFICIAL GENE CODE. AND EVEN MORE UNBELIEVABLE, GEORGE CLOONEY IS ENGAGED. All this and MUCH MORE.
Starting with a freestyle news rap, Ben Morrison & Gleib flow down at Morrison's pad about the events of the last week. With his girlfriend Christine and 2 random Israeli dudes in the background.
Last Week on the Road Gleib was at one of Kelly Carlin's legendary Polymind hangs, and around the fire was Emmy winner David Feldman, Director Paul Provenza, Kelly Carlin, (3 past LWOE guests in one recording!) and her husband Director of Photograph Bob McCall. They discuss everything from political movements to net neutrality, optimism vs nihilism, and if paradigms can truly ever be shifted. They are also joined by comedian Chris Bonno, musician Gary Stockdale, Richard Green, and daughter of le...
Chris Franjola (Chelsea Lately, After Lately) joins Gleib to discuss why we eat chemicals instead of food, lesbians, if world events really matter, Obama saying the private sector is doing fine, Romney wanting less police, firemen, and teachers, Bill Clinton messing things up for Obama again, how Chris became part of Chelsea's world, why he moved here looking for fame, and if being recognized is all he thought it would be, his time living in Saudi Arabia, Chelsea and Jennifer Aniston's friendshi...
Bloomberg BANS large sodas. Obama praises George W. Bush. Tuna goes nuclear. What is a Diamond Jubilee? BIEBER hits a wall. Cannibals attack. What are BATH SALTS? Govt talks about ZOMBIES. New phone tracks your eye movements. Mubarrak sentenced to life in PRISON. Syria's peace is very violent. Bad jobs report comes out, Obama and Romney ARGUE over who's worse at creating jobs & BILL CLINTON defends Romney. Eurozone is in trouble. Zimmerman's back in JAIL Gov. Walker recall election. Tons of ...
Tebow poses with Strippers, Blind activist comes to America, Iran is being shifty before the nuclear talks, College students are studying less, a horse swims 2 miles, is there more than ONE UNIVERSE? Ron Paul suspends his campaign, again Boehner threatens America's credit worthiness, Gleib rants about Patriotism and his days on the High School football team, startling allegations about Obama and Reverend Wright, Campaign Ads & TACTICS between Obama & Romney, Gov. Rubio slams Obama, PARIS...
Gleib's parents Nate and Ziva are his guests, and they discuss Bin Laden's secret files being uncovered, how they knew they wanted to marry each other after just 6 days, if women should be CEOs or fighter pilots, when they knew Ben would become a comedian, if they ever thought he was gay, the three of them reflect on the LA Riots 20 years after having lived through them, what it was like for Ziva to be in the Israeli army and in the office of famed one-eyed Israeli Minister of Defense Moshe Daya...
Gleib discusses his encounter with a famous criminal, if Michael Phelps should retire at 26, Gingrich dropping out, the passing of the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, the Obama campaign officially kicks off, Joe Biden is both great and bad on Meet the Press, if the Obama administration is changing its position on gay marriage, Romney's gay spokesman resigning, Romney letting Obama be accused of treason, Romney accusing Obama of politicizing Bin Laden's death when he's really the one politicizing it, O...
Gleib discusses the Secret Service Colombian Prostitute scandal, Kim Kardashian running for Mayor, Obama eating a dog, if Syria's ceasefire is just for show, Fox's Steve Doocy making up an Obama quote, the nation's mood improving, Norway killer's insane statements, if we really need an iPad mini or a smartphone on our wrist, a genius 4 year old, and a 6 year old getting arrested, lenders getting back into subprime credit, a study saying porn shuts down parts of the brain, Republicans passing a t...
Gleib and Felicia Day (The Guild, Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog) discuss why she chose to start a Youtube network instead of being cast on a network TV show, the Secret Service prostitute scandal, Santorum dropping out, how her web show "The Guild" came about, Brangelina getting engaged, if we should be afraid of Google, how Felicia and Gleib first worked together in their old improv troupe with Kristen Wiig, what it was like to shoot "Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog," what the worst job ever is...
Gleib discusses a Chinese teen selling his kidney for an iPhone, Jason Biggs being attacked by monkeys, Google debuting computer glasses, a woman's breasts saving her life, Wisconsin's Governor Walker repealing women's rights, the arrival of the flying car, if computers make us smarter or dumber, a study on female parking, the economy growing and slowing at the same time, and what economic numbers really mean, Obama finally going after Romney by name, Meghan McCain slamming the Republican candid...
