Have You Ben AI-Curious? (ft. ChatGPT)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, we’re trying something new — and maybe a little futuristic. First, Ben kicks things off with some classic rage and chaos: a Starbucks, a Male Truck Drivers, and a bar fight with a cowboy bigot that ends with a bloody vape pen to the face.Then things take a turn… because our guest this week is not a celebrity, influencer, or mom — it’s ChatGPT.Yes, Ben interviews artificial intelligence — the app that’s changing the world. ChatGPT and Ben get into it:What AI actually is — and why it isn’t just for tech brosWhy Ben stopped using Google and now just asks “his girl” ChatGPT everythingWhether AI is making us lazy… or unlocking our geniusWill robots take over? Or are they just here to help us write better captions?The dark side: privacy, regulation, ethics, and whether AI will kill our jobsBen confesses he’s formed an emotional bond with his AI voice. It’s not weird. It’s 2025.The episode wraps with a reverse interview, where ChatGPT asks Ben about:His acting career, including Class Act with Eric RobertsWhy he started this podcastHis photography business in DallasBarrel racing, spin class, and being obsessed with coralAdvice to his younger self: Don’t listen to people who gave up on their own dreams🎧 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