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News. Pop Culture. Politics. Weird stories. EVERYTHING that happened during the last week. Comedian Ben Gleib catches you up on it all, while making fun of basically everything. Some people tell him this podcast is the way they prefer to get the news. He thinks these people are geniuses. Sometimes he's joined by celebrity guests like comedians, actors, politicians, Four-Star Generals, and his parents. But mostly he talks to himself. If you've been in a coma for the last 7 days, this podcast should not be high on your list of things to tackle.
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1After a long hiatus, the podcast returns for an important episode. Gleib is an Israeli American, and his in-studio guest is Palestinian American comedian Sammy Obeid. Since the Israel/Hamas war broke out three months ago, we've all been stuck in separate social media echo chambers. So Gleib wanted to change that and have a face to face conversation with a comedian buddy on the opposite side of perhaps the most complex and controversial issue of our time. Plus he updates us on two very difficult life updates since the last time we met, and shares a great life hack. Follow @SammyObeid on Socials, and support the pod by subscribing to Gleib's patreon at Patreon.com/bengleib
The pod is back! Gleib catches us up on everything since last season. Including his new hour special "THE MAD KING" dropping on Youtube Aug 14! His engagement! FBI raids Trump. Dad jokes. Beyonce changes her lyrics. Russia invades Ukraine. Demi Lovato is a she again. Gun reform passes. Some Kardashian BS. Inflation Reduction Act Passes. Jan 6 hearings close in on the Orange Monster. McDonalds against McWar Crimes. Gleib starts therapy and quits adderall. Vegas gives money away. A homophobic principal. A sexually inappropriate teacher. The Big Burqa Bounce Back. Liam Neeson loves guns. And Los Lobos Reinvents Itself. Please share the new hour special THE MAD KING, on Helium Comedy Studios YouTube and leave comments on it! And you can support Gleib and the pod at Patreon.com/bengleib
Gleib is joined by Katrina Davis & Maz Jobrani recorded in front of a live virtual audience on the new app Fireside. They discuss pranking David Beckham. Gleib’s hidden camera video at an Anti-Vax restaurant. U.S. botched pullout from Afghanistan. Britney. J Lo & Affleck back together. The Bachelorette. A dangerous roller coaster. Only Fans. And better PR for bats. Follow @mazjobrani @katrinasivad, download Fireside Chat, and support the podcast with great perks at Patreon.com/BenGleib
After 10 years, Gleib's dear friend Iliza Shlesinger joins him to talk about her new movie "Good on Paper" and how Gleib new her lying ex the film is based on, changing priorities as you get older, jealousy and whether it can be healthy, how past trauma can effect us, what the biggest problems facing us are, her work ethic, and what we are most excited about and annoyed by now that life is back post-pandemic. Plus Gleib asks her for a part in her next movie, and then he tells us about maybe the weirdest thing to ever happen at a swingers club. Follow @iliza and support the pod at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Godfrey joins Gleib to discuss street love. Anger & Black oppression. Why he won’t get a vaccine yet and thinks Bill Gates is shady. Billionaires not returning calls. Reflections on the Chauvin trial and verdicts. Are police trained to hate Black and Latino folks? Auditioning via zoom. Virtual comedy shows. Why he hates improv. Joe Rogan. Dimming the sun. Are things getting better? Listen and find out. Follow @godfreycomedian and support the pod at Patreon.com/bengleib
Gleib summarizes the absurdity, then is joined by Blair Imani, the critically-acclaimed historian, social activist, and public speaker to discuss if Harriet Tubman should be on the $20, if any progress was made in the Black Lives Matter protests last summer, the acceptance of other races, gender identities and religions, and why she is semi-retired from organizing. Plus Gleib covers Nicholas Cage's fifth marriage, anal COVID tests, CPAC and the fake outrage over Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head being "cancelled" but not cancelled, Biden somehow getting in trouble for saying Neanderthal Thinking, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the smuggling of 68 pounds of cocaine and 200 pounds of bologna, weird things said on dates, and Gleib shares some good personal news. Support the pod at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Ben Morrison returns to the podcast after a couple years, now that he and Gleib have reconciled their falling out. They discuss a year quarantined, Trump's second Impeachment trial, a man who gets paid for nothing, guilty pleasure TV shows, craziness at baby showers and gener reveals, a woman with Gorilla Glue in her hair, and a Benjamin Button planet. Follow @BentheMorrison and support the pod at Patreon.com/BenGleib
A full decade since her last appearance, Sophia Bush joins Gleib to catch up on all that has transpired, and how much weirder the world has become. They dive deep into the meaning of truth, the importance of clear messaging, the blurring of right and wrong, Breitbart coming after her, the effect of online trolls, how the pandemic has changed her, what unique skill set she's developed, and what she would change about herself. Plus, they put WHAT on a burger in China? Support the podcast at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Alyssa Milano joins Gleib to discuss life regrets, marijuana, activism, being a child star, if Biden should stop trying for unity, if Trump should be convicted for his second impeachment, motherhood, happy Fauci, and the moment in her youth that changed her life. Plus, Gleib goes off on Congress, Biden's inauguration & updates us on The Bachelor. Support us at Patreon.com/BenGleib
The Sklar Brothers & Daniel Van Kirk join Gleib for a special "Dumb People Town" crossover episode, on the day of the attempted coup when an angry Trump mob stormed the Capitol building. This capped off an insane Last Week with Trump's threatening call to the Georgia Secretary of State, Kim and Kanye probably getting divorced, scary robots getting their groove on, Whole Foods CEO saying people don't need health care, two babies named Baby, and a couple Florida Man stories. Support our Patreon at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Gleib summarizes 2020 with the good news that happened throughout the bad. Plus news from the last week, COVID silver linings, a Florida woman and bread updates. Join the Patreon at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Gleib shares the Braintrust's weird wishes. Poet & activist Jessica Care Moore joins to discuss working with Nas & Talib Kweli, White Privilege, what it's like being Black in America. Plus Putin respecting our elections more than Trump does, the smartest thing Florida has ever done, a judge who really values porn, and a log to the nards. Join the Patreon at Patreon.com/BenGleib
The podcast is back! Gleib catches us up on Biden's election, Trump's ongoing coup attempt and bogus fraud claims, and the reasons we can't allow idiots to control the narrative. Plus Cardi B's purse, Hunter Biden's taxes, shocking billionaire news, hypocritical Anti-LGBTQ lawmakers caught having an orgy, marrying ghosts, and maskless bank robbers in the time of COVID. Check out Gleib's patreon at Patreon.com/bengleib
Comedians Steve Hofstetter & Chris Bowers join Gleib to discuss the insane list of things Bowers doesn't like, and some very unpopular opinions. They cover what we all miss from normal life, hilarious reasons people are calling 911, the return of Jussie Smollett, a tiger with Coronavirus, Trump demanding appreciation from givernors and bragging about banging models while talking about people dying, an incredibly helpful fetish site, and Florida advising caution in a very special Florida way. Then Dr. Larry Burchett joins us again to give us an update from the E.R., put COVID-19 in perspective, share the most current info, and answer questions we are all wondering.Follow @SteveHofstetter @BowersComedy @DrLarryBurchett
Comedian Aida Rodriguez joins Gleib to discuss why she shares her personal life and takes on social issues from the stage, why she started standup when she was homeless, why Cenk Uygur lost badly in his Congressional race, why she supports Bernie over Biden, and if strippers should be allowed to deliver food during the pandemic. Plus Gleib covers the Taylor Swift Kimye flare up, Congress' historic $2 Billion pandemic aid package, Jared Leto is now a cult leader, a huge toilet paper smuggling bust, Hulk Hogan settling his case, North Korea firing missles, Dr. Fauci wanting to push Trump to the ground, Trump pushing bogus Coronavirus cures, people ignoring stay at home orders, the Olympics being postponed, a theory about Greta Thunberg, why Florida exists, and the craziest things people have seen during quarantine times. Follow @FunnyAida on Twitter.
Comedian Maz Jobrani joins Gleib during the global quarantine to discuss finding your voice, the infallibility of Trump, identity comedy, how he got to the next level in his career, and the risk of going political. Plus Gleib covers Jared Leto’s obliviousness, Vanessa Hudgens indifference to death, horrible airplane snack boxes, a weed shop sued by a bank, how rich people misinterpret Bernie, and how swimming pools can make you pregnant. Follow @MazJobrani and support the podcast at patreon.com/bengleib
Dr. Larry Burchett joins Gleib to discuss what the real situation with the Coronavirus is, how much we should really panic & how best to protect ourselves. Plus, a new planet that rains metal. Trump declares national emergency. Everything closes from the NBA to Broadway to Tom Hanks. Lizzo helps guide us through. The Bachelor Peter is a mess. A study shows weed reduces crime. Afghanistan has 2 presidents. And is Body Spray Pepper Spray? Follow @DrLarryBurchett and become a podcast patron at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Comedian & Actor Tone Bell joins Gleib to discuss their shirtless Mexico moped gang & if they'd rather their daughter be a stripper or go on The Bachelor. Plus everyone dropped out of the presidential race. The biggest explosion in history. (Not Biden’s campaign resurgence, but in outer space.) Gleib announces who he endorses now that Warren is out. His personal Coronavirus hysteria update. Taylor Swift is now a man. Flavor Flav came for Bernie Sanders. We discuss "Manspreading". Chrissy Teigan and Tristan Thompson news. A Bachelor update. Some nostalgia for things we miss. A kid wins a bunch of cannabis. A sort of maybe successful peace deal with the Taliban while still attacking each other. A rare rebuke from the Supreme Court. A Dinosaur skull with preserved DNA in it. And someone made a really really bad pot of coffee. Follow @ToneBell
Gleib summarizes the last week and is joined by LA City Council candidate Aura Vasquez to answer the 30 trillion dollar question: Is Bernie electable? Plus Kanye did a bad thing leaving an elevator. A unique way to make alcohol. Pentagon pledges to not use AI for evil. Bees turn on the Police. Two Presidential Debates in one week as Bernie becomes frontrunner. Secret Identities. Bad Jobs. A cool way to stop crime. Is a tampon tax a good idea? Warren makes a big reversal. Bill Gates annoys Elon Musk. What's 911 even for? A Cheesecake scandal. Plus Kazoos in the News. Follow @AuraMVasquez on Twitter and check out Aura2020.com
Comedians Brad Williams & Chris Porter join Gleib for some 1942 Tequila while discussing sex tapes, nip slips, Brad's new baby, Chris' extreme love for farm animals, if the bass is a necessary instrument, the new mile high jet pack, the return of Rick Moranis, Hookers for Jesus, Trump pardoning Blogojevich and Michael Milken, Attorneys resigning over Trump getting Roger Stone's sentence reduced, and the new Snake Police Drama. Follow @iamchrisporter & @FunnyBrad.
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