[Throwback Thursday] Ben in the Bush with Urzila Carlson

Throwback Thursday.With Season 2 officially underway and new listeners joining, I wanted to resurface one of my favorite conversations from Season 1.This episode with comedian Urzila Carlson is funny, honest, and exactly the kind of conversation that defines It’s Ben A Week. If you’re new here, this is a great place to start.___________________________________________This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with Urzila Carlson — global comedy powerhouse, Taskmaster trauma survivor, and certified expert in both sarcasm and swearing.Originally from South Africa, now based in New Zealand, Urzila has taken the comedy world by storm with her Netflix specials, unfiltered stand-up, and razor-sharp takes on everything from LGBTQIA+ to not ending up porn. She’s a scene stealer in her new movie Kinda Pregnant, but first — we need Ben to get the name right! The episode opens with a full breakdown of:Ben’s latest FedEx meltdown while trying to ship coral for his reef tankThe broken customer service loop that left him yelling at a robotThen Urzila joins and they dive into:Her journey from South Africa to Texas to AucklandSwearing in comedy, why the word “cunt” shouldn’t offend youThe time she broke her collarbone on Taskmaster Why airports are built to enrage you (and why pre-boarding should be illegal)What it's like shooting Kinda Pregnant with Amy SchumerWhy lesbians might have it easier than gay men in publicHow comedy handles swearing, slurs, and cancel culture — and what it gets wrongParenting while touring, and being confused for Ursula the Sea Witch🔗 Follow Urzila Carlson:Website: www.urzilacarlson.comTikTok: @urzilacarlsonInstagram: @urzilacarlsonNetflix Special: Overqualified Loser on NetflixNew Movie: Kinda Pregnant 🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a WeekNew episodes every week filled with unfiltered stories, wild guests, and brutally honest laughs. Hosted by actor, photographer, and professional barrel racer Ben McDonnell.📍 Listen & Subscribe:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Wherever you get your podcasts🔗 Connect with Ben:Instagram: @itsbenaweekTikTok: @itsbenaweekWebsite: itsbenaweek.com💬 Want to be on the show?Submit your story or pitch at itsbenaweek.com🎧 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