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EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 19 MIN

Ben on Hold, Ben on Standby, Ben Over It

from It's Ben a Week · host Ben McDonnell

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is back with a short and savage solo rant. Two companies landed on his official shit list: AT&T and Starbucks — and he’s not holding back.It all started with a simple iPhone case return that turned into a full-blown customer service nightmare. Between a useless app, a store manager hiding in the back, and a call center that sounded like a rave in the background, Ben lost his mind trying to return a $45 case.Then Starbucks caught some smoke — because apparently baristas can’t handle the complexity of… pouring cold foam on top of coffee. Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew season is sacred, and Ben is done with tan-colored, pre-mixed disasters.But the chaos didn’t stop there. Ben also breaks down:A claustrophobic seatmate who carried six personal fans and called his wife every five minutesA barefoot, back-pocket-toe-wiggling vegan Neanderthal on his New York flightThe exclusive Wicked event in LA that had Ben living his Broadway fantasyHousewives sightings at Craig’s (because, of course)And the Delta disaster that split him and AJ onto separate oversold flights, leaving AJ downgraded from first class to the back of the planeIt’s corporate chaos, Starbucks shade, and travel trauma — all in one episode.🎧 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

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben is back with a short and savage solo rant. Two companies landed on his official shit list: AT&T and Starbucks — and he’s not holding back. It all started with a simple iPhone case return that turned into a full-blown customer service nightmare. Between a useless app, a store manager hiding in the back, and a call center that sounded like a rave in the background, Ben lost his mind trying to return a $45 case. Then Starbucks caught some smoke — because app...

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