Aruba, Audis, And Ben Missing My Lug Nuts (ft. Cassandra Broadway)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, things go off the rails fast — literally. I try to rescue a squirrel stuck in my truck tire and end up driving the wheels off my dually. Then I recap my stressful (and slightly unhinged) car buying journey and why I chose the new Audi Q6 over a Tesla. Spoiler: I just can’t give Elon my money.Then AJ’s best friend of 20 years — and my instant bestie — Cassandra joins me for the full episode. This episode covers: The great squirrel rescue gone wrong (lug nuts were… not reinstalled) Car buying chaos, dealership drama, and why the Q6 wonA wild Aruba bachelorette party  — featuring:15 strangers1 spelling beeA broken ribPirate shipsFlamingos (kind of)A stranger named GinaAnd a 4-day drunken airport delayCassandra’s life as a professional baton twirler (yes, really) Conspiracy theories, reincarnation, dreams, and what might be lurking under Kansas Red flags, including people who brush their teeth in the showerPlus: AJ returns at the end to call me out about the tire incident, remind me I’m a menace with tools, and explain why I should not give homeownership advice.—PS: If you’ve ever been stranded in Aruba, twirled competitively, or blamed a coyote for your chaos… this episode is for you.🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week New episodes every week filled with unfiltered stories, wild guests, and brutally honest laughs. Hosted by photographer and professional barrel racer Ben McDonnell.📍 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Wherever you get your podcasts🔗 Connect with Ben: Instagram: @itsbenaweek TikTok: @itsbenaweek Website: itsbenaweek.com💬 Want to be on the show? Submit your story or pitch at itsbenaweek.com