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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 30 MIN

[BONUS] It’s Ben a Year — The Highlights

from It's Ben a Week · host Ben McDonnell

This week on It’s Ben A Week, we’re celebrating 50 episodes, one full year, and the end of Season One with a special highlight reel. Whether you’ve listened since the beginning or joined somewhere along the way, this episode captures the wild, emotional, hilarious, chaotic, meaningful, and unforgettable moments that defined 2025.From crying with mothers who have lost children… to screaming about Starbucks foam… to talking Bravo, Beyoncé, grief, scandal, relationships, sex toys, ranch life, Christmas trees, and Jeff the Possum… to interviewing directors, comedians, producers, influencers, and your own family… this year has been a rollercoaster — and this episode is the ultimate montage of it all.Enjoy a curated collection of the moments listeners replayed the most:The unhinged rantsThe heartfelt breakthroughsThe shocking confessionsThe funniest disastersThe guests who inspired usThe stories that changed youAnd the episodes that made It’s Ben A Week what it is todayBen also pops in throughout to reflect on:What he learned this yearWhat surprised himThe moments he’s most proud ofAnd the unexpected ways this podcast has shaped his lifeIt's the perfect ending to a year  — especially for Ben.🎧 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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