AJ Benza: Fame is a Bitch

AJ Benza: Fame is a Bitch

"Fame is a Bitch" with AJ Benza, deconstructs some of the biggest scandals and tragedies of our lifetime. These stories are about the powerful seduction and fateful grip of fame. Our tragic figures are those that couldn't fight off the influences, pressures, and distractions that worked like grease upon their grip. Benza brings an insiders perspective and his tough-guy demeanor, bold narratives and aggressive pursuit of the truth, distinguish him as an authentic and original voice. AJ knows as well as anyone that "Fame is a Bitch."

Episodes

Everything Is A Bitch Episode Thirty Seven: I'll Be There For You

July 30, 2025 • 57 mins
AJ and Mike caught up for an impromptu Everything Is A Bitch where AJ shared just how much the show and all of you mean to him.
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Honesty

July 29, 2025 • 38 mins
My take on the Billy Joel HBO documentary and my decision to take a few days off.
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Relationships Is A Bitch Episode Thirty Nine: No Play At Coldplay

July 25, 2025 • 64 mins
Remembering Ozzy Osbourne and his life with Sharon, beware of that Kiss Cam, the biggest scandal in US history and Open Champion Scottie Scheffler is boring. 
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Those Were The Days

July 22, 2025 • 34 mins
Hollywood still treating men as dolts in every movie and TV series...Disappearing New York City...When Muslims take over...A look back at Spy Magazine.
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Relationships Is A Bitch Episode Thirty Nine: Donald Heart Ukraine

July 16, 2025 • 68 mins
Elmo gets hacked, Sesame Sazami, Trump cheats at golf and Putin pisses off DJT.
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Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay

July 15, 2025 • 41 mins
Memories of hijinx at Newsday sports and my job at a publishing company, raising hell and laughing like crazy...My father and his best friend's heroics on a sinking ammunition ship, the S.S. El Estero, in the New York Harbor in 1943.
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Politics Is A Bitch: Messy

July 14, 2025 • 54 mins
President Trump's presidency took a hit with his decision to wave off Jeffrey Epstein questions. How long will Pam Bondi and Dan Bongino last?
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Relationships Is A Bitch Episode Thirty Eight:

July 14, 2025 • 69 mins
Kenny makes an entrance, Australian Beef Wellington, six year-old meets with God, Uranus enters Gemini and a $10 million Birkin
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Relationships Is A Bitch Episode Thirty Seven: Prayers For Texas

July 9, 2025 • 55 mins
The worst of all tragedy, the bromance is really over now and AJ's high school fantasy
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Spirits In The Material World

July 8, 2025 • 42 mins
The wild parrots of Southern California...Denise Richards is about to be a single lady again...The ghost tales of Primm Valley, Whiskey Petes and Buffalo Bills' Hotel and Casino in Nevada.
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Everything Is A Bitch Episode Thirty Six: Venice In Retrograde

July 2, 2025 • 70 mins
The wedding of the century, a 5th grade murder plot and man-eating birds.
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I've Got You Under My Skin

July 1, 2025 • 48 mins
Memories of July 4th weekends, when my father and tough uncles ruled the world...A trip down memory lane of Frank Sinatra's legendary toughness and generosity.
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Hot Child In The City

June 30, 2025 • 36 mins
Two interesting Netflix docs...Jeff Bezos marries Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy in a star-studded affair with 100 bold names attending...Robin Quivers' cancer may have returned. Does this mean Howard Stern will retire?...Memories of hitching to the beach, hopping into a friend's truck and flirting with pretty girls in the ocean.
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Politics Is A Bitch: Summer In The City

June 29, 2025 • 29 mins
New York City is facing the fact that it may have an Islamic, Socialist become its mayor.
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Relationships Is A Bitch Episode Thirty Five: California Dreamin

June 29, 2025 • 64 mins
What caused Mike's crazy vivid dream and what was GeminiNearMe's interpretation. 
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Give Peace A Chance

June 24, 2025 • 35 mins
Are the Middle East Peace Talks real? And, if so, will Trump be awarded the Nobel Prize?...Kicking it with David Spade back in the day...Yes, Jonathan Bailey is gay, but that kiss was too much...WNBA is a joke...Big development for Blake Lively and Taylor Swift...Michele Obama stick her foot in her mouth again.
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Relationships Is A Bitch Episode Thirty Four: Shark Love

June 18, 2025 • 65 mins
The statue of liberty, Couple's Therapy, sexual confessions, man loves shark and the Polk County Sheriff.
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Jailhouse Rock

June 18, 2025 • 40 mins
Is Harvey Weinstein writing a tell-all in prison?…Was R Kelly’s overdose in prison an accident or a plan to kill him?…New Barbara Walters doc landing next week…The very different ways my father and I battled STDs in our youth. Don't forget AJ's exclusive deals...

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Relationships Is A Bitch Episode Thirty Three: The Bromance Is Over

June 11, 2025 • 72 mins
The bromance between the most powerful man in the world and the richest man in the world has come to an end but what can be salvaged from it, Simone vs Riley, the streets of LA, Tobasco Torture and the true love of a murderer
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If You Want To Stay

June 11, 2025 • 52 mins
ABC News suspends loudmouth Terry Moran...An update on the L.A. riots...Memories of naming my cars...My thoughts on the importance and brilliance of Sly Stone.

Don't forget AJ's exclusive deals with promo code FAME at...

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