Ep. 22: I've Ben Gay! 🌈 (Birthday & Pride Special)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, it’s my birthday… and I’m officially coming out — right here on the podcast. Surprise! I’m gay. 🌈 (Okay, not that shocking)

I’m turning 33, and this episode is a full reflection on self-love, Pride Month, and the journey of getting comfortable in your own skin. I talk about growing up closeted, internalized shame, high school bullies, my terrifying coming-out moment with my mom on the freeway, and how I finally got to a place where I can proudly say: I love who I am.

Then AJ joins me to recap my wild birthday pool party — including:

• 🎉 Surprise guests flying in from around the country
• 🍰 Me accidentally pouring Fireball all over the birthday cake
• 🔥 Fireball sunburns and Speedo chaos
• 🍻 Our new favorite drinking game: Beer Pressure
• 🎤 And our “Ben There, Done That” segment — complete with AJ’s coming out story (yes, he’s also gay — you’re welcome, world)

This episode is funny, unfiltered, and fully queer joy

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PS: If you’ve never had Fireball pour down your back and fry into your skin in 95-degree heat… don’t.

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