[BONUS] It’s Ben a Year — The Highlights

This week on It’s Ben A Week, we’re celebrating 50 episodes, one full year, and the end of Season One with a special highlight reel. Whether you’ve listened since the beginning or joined somewhere along the way, this episode captures the wild, emotional, hilarious, chaotic, meaningful, and unforgettable moments that defined 2025.

From crying with mothers who have lost children…
 to screaming about Starbucks foam…
 to talking Bravo, Beyoncé, grief, scandal, relationships, sex toys, ranch life, Christmas trees, and Jeff the Possum…
 to interviewing directors, comedians, producers, influencers, and your own family…
 this year has been a rollercoaster — and this episode is the ultimate montage of it all.

Enjoy a curated collection of the moments listeners replayed the most:

• The unhinged rants
• The heartfelt breakthroughs
• The shocking confessions
• The funniest disasters
• The guests who inspired us
• The stories that changed you
• And the episodes that made It’s Ben A Week what it is today

Ben also pops in throughout to reflect on:

• What he learned this year
• What surprised him
• The moments he’s most proud of
• And the unexpected ways this podcast has shaped his life

It's the perfect ending to a year  — especially for Ben.

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