The Teacher Who Believed in Ben (ft. Brenda Ramin)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with someone who changed his life — his ninth grade science teacher, Brenda Ramin.From getting kicked out of Catholic school to convincing a teacher to secretly take him to California, this episode is full of wild stories, chaos, and the kind of support that can change everything.Ben and Brenda reflect on their 20+ year relationship, the infamous Hollywood trip that changed everything, and what it was like being “that kid” in high school who didn’t quite fit the mold.They dive into sneaking into gated communities, getting chickenpox during a headshot trip, pushing back on authority, and how one teacher saw something in Ben that others didn’t.This episode is hilarious, nostalgic, and a reminder that sometimes all it takes is one person believing in you to completely change your path.In this episode:Getting kicked out of Catholic school and transitioning to public school  The teacher who actually understood Ben  The secret California trip that could’ve gotten her fired  Sneaking into a gated Malibu neighborhood to find The OC house  Getting chickenpox in LA during headshot week  High school rebellion, authority issues, and being “that kid”  Doing the Single Ladies dance at prom  Why one supportive teacher can change everything  🎧 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