Portcast with Ron Bennington

Jim Norton | Ep 007 | PortcastJim Norton pulls up a chair to talk with Ron and offers some questionable advice on hospital etiquette — from dealing with slow-moving old people to finding the perfect moment to plug a gig while visiting a friend with cancer. visiting Patrice O'Neal in the hospital, the possibility of living forever, and, naturally, Bigfoot.Portcast is recorded during Ron Bennington's chemotherapy treatment, filmed in an active chemotherapy suite. Some abrupt cuts and unusual visual changes are sometimes necessary to protect the privacy of patients, and staff, and to facilitate Ron’s medical care.SiriusXM host Ron Bennington was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in March 2026.Visit https://portcastshow.com for moreFollow on IG Instagram.com/BenningtonSXM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sal Vulcano | Ep 006 | PORTCAST with Ron BenningtonComedian, Impractical Joker and podcaster Sal Vulcano pulls up a chair to sit with Ron Bennington during his chemotherapy and talk about hospital laughter, the real Italians of Staten Island, Sal's nightmares and how to get a three- or four-some.There will be laughs, there will be guffaws, and yeah, some tears.About PORTCASTPORTCAST is a comedy podcast hosted by SiriusXM's Ron Bennington, recorded during his chemotherapy treatments for stage IV colon cancer. Each episode brings a comedian into the chemo suite for candid conversations about comedy, life, friendship, and everything in between.Pull up a chair.Visit: https://portcastshow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Burr | Ep 005 | Portcast (Full Episode) Comedian Bill Burr pulls up a chair to sit with Ron Bennington during his chemotherapy and finds out, he may have trouble getting into the Hall of Fame. Bill and Ron also talk about Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Brian Reagan, Frankie Bastille, and Patrice O’NealPortcast is recorded during Ron Bennington's chemotherapy treatment, filmed in an active chemotherapy suite. Some abrupt cuts and unusual visual changes are sometimes necessary to protect the privacy of patients, and staff, and to facilitate Ron’s medical care. SiriusXM host Ron Bennington was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in March 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Night Live’s Michael Che pulls up a chair with Ron Bennington for a conversation about comedy, cancer, caregivers, and finding reasons to laugh when life gets serious. Che talks about the influence of Patrice O’Neal, growing up broke and funny, why laughter helps us process pain, and the strange healing power of getting onstage. Ron opens up about the unexpected fellowship he’s found since his diagnosis—and why having comedians visit him during treatment has become such an important part of PORTCAST. Then Ron has a surprise for Che: SNL’s legendary Wally the Cue Card Guy shows up in the chemo room, cue cards in hand. Portcast is recorded during Ron Bennington's chemotherapy treatment, filmed in an active chemotherapy suite. Some abrupt cuts and unusual visual changes are sometimes necessary to protect the privacy of patients, and staff, and to facilitate Ron’s medical care. SiriusXM host Ron Bennington was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in March 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Kirson | Ep 003 | Portcast (Full Episode) Comedian Jessica Kirson pulls up a chair to sit with Ron Bennington during his chemotherapy and makes him laugh so much, he’s worried his cancer will spread faster. They also talk all the non controversial topics like religion, sexuality and gender, doing cocaine by yourself, and Jessica has something she's willing to do, for Ron.Portcast is recorded during Ron Bennington's chemotherapy treatment, filmed in an active chemotherapy suite. Some abrupt cuts and unusual visual changes are sometimes necessary to protect the privacy of patients, and staff, and to facilitate Ron’s medical care. SiriusXM host Ron Bennington was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in March 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.