EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 52 MIN
Ben My Valentine? (ft. Lisa Curry)
from It's Ben a Week · host Ben McDonnell
Valentine’s Day is over — and Ben has thoughts.On this episode of It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by stand-up comedian Lisa Curry for a brutally funny breakdown of modern relationships, social media culture, and why Valentine’s Day might be the most performative holiday of the year.Ben and Lisa dive into dating pressure, Galentine’s, joint Facebook accounts, and the theory that the more couples post about their relationship online, the more unstable it actually is. Ben shares the unhinged story of catching an ex swiping on Tinder in first class on a Valentine’s trip he paid for — yes, really.The conversation spirals into sports culture, NFL fandom, and whether professional sports might secretly be the most homoerotic institution in America. From men in tight pants tackling each other to emotional meltdowns over football losses, nothing is safe.In this week’s Breaking Point, Ben goes off on tandem bikes, while Lisa calls out dog owners who walk their pets while glued to their phones.AJ joins at the end for a post-Valentine’s relationship check-in, where they talk about social media expectations, cheap chocolates, and why small acts of love matter more than Hallmark holidays.If you’ve ever questioned Valentine’s Day, modern dating, social media relationships, or the emotional intensity of NFL fans, this comedy podcast episode is for you.Follow Lisa Curry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olympianlisacurry TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@olympianlisacurry🎤 Watch Lisa Curry’s stand-up special Emotionally Edging here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iipzHWRTbQc🎧 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
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Valentine’s Day is over — and Ben has thoughts. On this episode of It’s Ben A Week, Ben is joined by stand-up comedian Lisa Curry for a brutally funny breakdown of modern relationships, social media culture, and why Valentine’s Day might be the most performative holiday of the year. Ben and Lisa dive into dating pressure, Galentine’s, joint Facebook accounts, and the theory that the more couples post about their relationship online, the more unstable it actually is. Ben shares the unhinged st...
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