The Boncast

Rae Foreman is a modern American Goddess. I hope that you enjoy our conversation and that it compels you to have open discussions about the world we live in. Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe

Sex Icon SJOD (Steven Jake O’Donnell) is one of the most progressive musicians of our time. Starting out in the DIY scene of the Chicago suburbs, he has been creating and developing his revolutionary sound for years. His new album Love Isn’t Supposed to Hurt is a departure and a rebirth of love in the new age. He has gained international notoriety, and some may even say he has paved the way for a new form of consciousness. Subscribe in the name of Love. Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe

Mike George is considered “The Funniest Man in Show Business.” He is a stand-up comic living in Chicago. He graduated from Syracuse University, where he claimed the name “White-Claw Mike.” He has not read Infinite Jest. The Boncast is a grassroots podcast started by Ben Bon. He is always grateful for you tuning in. Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe

Brian Campbell is a good man. He is a husband, a caseworker, and an Aquarius. Brian was raised on the south side of Chicago and attended Northwestern University. His contribution to his friends and family is very meaningful, and in addition to being smart and handsome, he helps the people he loves with his genuine character. Subscribe and progress the human narrative. Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe

Dylan G “Lil Dylan, is one of Chicago’s youngest rising BEASTS. At the age of 21, he is a iconic Gen Z’er from iconic Evanston, ILL. He works at Lids by Wrigley Field making custom hats. He is a savage in all that he does and is so base that even Ben Bon has to keep up sometimes. Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe

Blaine McBroom is a naturalist. They studied comedy writing at Columbia College. They were a member of the Neo-Futurist Theater Group in Chicago. They recently moved to Alaska for spiritual and creative development. Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe

Jake Honer is a screenplay writer from Kansas City. His first screenplay, “NPC” was recently finished. He is a graduate of Kansas University where he met his fiancee.Subscribe to my Substack at https://substack.com/@benbonkoske Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe

Todd Flood is a California native and a byproduct of the 1970’s. Convict, Nair-do-well and semi-reformed criminal. Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe

Miles Godfrey is a well-loved philosopher. Many consider him a genius of a certain caliber, “The Holy Fool.” He recently became a father. He is a Working-Class Hero - pursuing becoming an engineer while working full-time as a professional CTA worker. Subscribe for more geniuses Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe

Tony Mest is a World-Class Drummer. He began drumming at the age of two and has consistently developed as a musician for the past twenty years. He rose to local fame by playing with the punk band Going Backwards. He has played with bands from the Chicago area and toured around the country. He currently plays in three bands, including Rat Tally, and the progressive punk band Kafiza.Ben Bon is just trying to get to the bottom of everything. Subscribe for more random pointless banter. Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe

Sam Jackson is a recovery advocate, national social worker, and urban artist. The Boncast is a podcast that covers everything from astrology to philosophy. Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe

Patrick Baranovskis is a grass-roots revolutionary. He has been active in philanthropic work and rebellions against unjust institutions throughout the country. His educational background is in Environmental Science. He focuses on Food distribution throughout the Greater Chicago Area. This is the first episode of The Boncast. I promise I will be more coherent next time. Stick around, and I might even say something intelligent. Get full access to Poet Without a Pen at benbonkoske.substack.com/subscribe