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how i predicted the queen’s death last year Sep 14, 2022

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Is Ben to blame for the death of Queen Elizabeth II? Maybe.... This week Ben talks coincidences, predicting the future, and why he should absolutely NOT be burned at the stake for knowing when the queen would die.

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the cringe to cool pipeline Sep 07, 2022

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This week Ben rants about the phenomenon of everything that used to be considered cringe now becoming cool. He takes us through several case studies looking at fandoms from K-Pop Stans to Furries and theorizes why TikTok is responsible for this shift.

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influencer parents are out of control Aug 31, 2022

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Addison Rae's mom did WHAT at the VMAs?! This week Ben breaks down the erratic behavior of parents of influencers, unraveling the causations and consequences of their actions.

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gabbie hanna manic posted 120 tiktoks today Aug 24, 2022

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Did anybody else wake up to 120 manic Gabbie Hanna TikToks? Straight from his hotel room in Germany, Ben has taken one for the team and done vigorous research on Gabbie's latest public meltdown so you don't have to. Tune in as Ben explains exactly what happened that led to the LAPD conducting a wellness check and listen as he points out this reoccurring pattern of behavior in celebrity's promotion of their art.

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this human hard boiled egg wont shut up Aug 17, 2022

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Have you heard of the bald-headed-egg spewing sexist rhetoric on the internet and amassing a cult following? This week Ben does a deep dive on Andrew Tate, who is popular online for glamorizing toxic masculinity. Ben draws comparisons between Tate fan behavior and that of Emma Chamberlin fans, theorizes why and how Andrew has risen to the notoriety he has, and suggests what this means from a societal lens. You won't want to miss this fascinating look into the storm of Andrew Tate!

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why i dropped out Aug 10, 2022

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Are you in college and hating every minute? Thinking about what steps to take after graduating high school? This week Ben opens up about his college experience and why he ended up dropping out. Ben explains why he think university is mostly a scam and why he is glad he made the choice to build his own path to success.

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why instagram keeps making stinky updates Aug 03, 2022

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Have you gotten the most recent Instagram update yet? Are you wondering where all your friends posts are and why you keep seeing random reels in your feed? This week, Ben breaks down the politics behind why Instagram keeps making so many changes that it's users don't want. He predicts the future of the app and shares insight into what these platform changes mean for the creator economy.

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i was in a mr beast video what is life Jul 27, 2022

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After weeks of hinting at something big, Ben finally reveals what he's been up to this month! Listen in as Ben delves into his experience working with THE Mr. Beast and reads through some juicy fan submitted drama.

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cancelling people does not work Jul 20, 2022

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Who do you know that's gotten cancelled and stay cancelled? This week Ben takes a look at society's obsession with 'cancel culture' and reflects on how different social media stars have been seemingly un-cancelled. Tune in as Ben talks Shane Dawson, David Dobrik, Tana Mongeau, and more!

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changing yourself for others Jul 13, 2022

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Do you find yourself code switching in certain environments? Do you catch yourself acting different then you would when you're with people you're comfortable with? This week Ben talks about the ways in which we change ourselves for others, the issues that arise when you hide certain parts of yourself, and why you should embrace authenticity.

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