It’s Ben 20 Years of Hannah Montana (ft. AJ)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben and AJ kick things off by celebrating the 20-year anniversary of Hannah Montana — and Ben fully leans into his lifelong obsession with Miley Cyrus, sharing stories from concerts, meeting her multiple times, and even ending up on The Ellen Show because of her.The conversation turns into a bigger discussion about celebrity culture, fame, and how social media has completely changed the way we experience entertainment. From the days of controlled media moments to today’s nonstop content overload, Ben and AJ break down why everything feels faster, louder, and less meaningful.Then it’s full chaos as they recap a nonstop travel stretch — from Cabo and Miami to Nashville and Austin for SXSW — including singing the national anthem at Mizzou, wild nights out, celebrity run-ins, and why Nashville might just be “Vegas with cowboy boots.”They also get into:• The reality of influencer culture vs real talent • Why everything on social media feels oversaturated • SXSW parties, iHeart & Spotify events, and unexpected reunions • Drag bars, country music overload, and Broadway in Nashville • Ranch life, landscaping struggles, and moving thousands of pounds of rockIf you love pop culture, Miley Cyrus, travel chaos, social media commentary, and unfiltered comedy podcasts, 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