Last Week on Earth with Ben Gleib
SModcast
News. Pop Culture. Politics. Weird stories. EVERYTHING that happened during the last week. Comedian Ben Gleib catches you up on it all, while making fun of basically everything. Some people tell him this podcast is the way they prefer to get the news. He thinks these people are geniuses. Sometimes he's joined by celebrity guests like comedians, actors, politicians, Four-Star Generals, and his parents. But mostly he talks to himself. If you've been in a coma for the last 7 days, this podcast should not be high on your list of things to tackle. Join the #braintrust
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Networks:
SModcast
Description:
News. Pop Culture. Politics. Weird stories. EVERYTHING that happened during the last week. Comedian Ben Gleib catches you up on it all, while making fun of basically everything. Some people tell him this podcast is the way they prefer to get the news. He thinks these people are geniuses. Sometimes he's joined by celebrity guests like comedians, actors, politicians, Four-Star Generals, and his parents. But mostly he talks to himself. If you've been in a coma for the last 7 days, this podcast should not be high on your list of things to tackle. Join the #braintrust
Twitter:
@bengleib
Language:
English
Contact:
2660 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91505 818-295-5000
Email:
ken.plume@viewaskew.com
Episodes
#252: The New Season Starts Now!
8/13/2022
The pod is back! Gleib catches us up on everything since last season. Including his new hour special "THE MAD KING" dropping on Youtube Aug 14! His engagement! FBI raids Trump. Dad jokes. Beyonce changes her lyrics. Russia invades Ukraine. Demi Lovato is a she again. Gun reform passes. Some Kardashian BS. Inflation Reduction Act Passes. Jan 6 hearings close in on the Orange Monster. McDonalds against McWar Crimes. Gleib starts therapy and quits adderall. Vegas gives money away. A homophobic...
Duration:00:59:44
#251: Charlie Kirk Destroyed in Abortion Debate
10/15/2021
Gleib flew to Arizona to debate Charlie Kirk, the hugely popular conservative voice aka political hack on the incredibly important topic of abortion. Gleib researched very carefully, and went in ready to fight for women's rights, while keeping his ability to bring humor to difficult topics. We hope you enjoy listening to this debate. Please consider supporting the podcast at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Duration:01:35:24
#250: Virtually Live with Maz Jobrani & Katrina Davis
9/2/2021
Gleib is joined by Katrina Davis & Maz Jobrani recorded in front of a live virtual audience on the new app Fireside. They discuss pranking David Beckham. Gleib’s hidden camera video at an Anti-Vax restaurant. U.S. botched pullout from Afghanistan. Britney. J Lo & Affleck back together. The Bachelorette. A dangerous roller coaster. Only Fans. And better PR for bats. Follow @mazjobrani @katrinasivad, download Fireside Chat, and support the podcast with great perks at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Duration:01:17:58
#249: Iliza Shlesinger is Good on Audio
7/7/2021
After 10 years, Gleib's dear friend Iliza Shlesinger joins him to talk about her new movie "Good on Paper" and how Gleib new her lying ex the film is based on, changing priorities as you get older, jealousy and whether it can be healthy, how past trauma can effect us, what the biggest problems facing us are, her work ethic, and what we are most excited about and annoyed by now that life is back post-pandemic. Plus Gleib asks her for a part in her next movie, and then he tells us about maybe...
Duration:01:18:19
#248: Godfrey: Street Love
4/22/2021
Godfrey joins Gleib to discuss street love. Anger & Black oppression. Why he won’t get a vaccine yet and thinks Bill Gates is shady. Billionaires not returning calls. Reflections on the Chauvin trial and verdicts. Are police trained to hate Black and Latino folks? Auditioning via zoom. Virtual comedy shows. Why he hates improv. Joe Rogan. Dimming the sun. Are things getting better? Listen and find out. Follow @godfreycomedian and support the pod at Patreon.com/bengleib
Duration:01:06:16
#247: Blair Imani joins Gleib
3/12/2021
Gleib summarizes the absurdity, then is joined by Blair Imani, the critically-acclaimed historian, social activist, and public speaker to discuss if Harriet Tubman should be on the $20, if any progress was made in the Black Lives Matter protests last summer, the acceptance of other races, gender identities and religions, and why she is semi-retired from organizing. Plus Gleib covers Nicholas Cage's fifth marriage, anal COVID tests, CPAC and the fake outrage over Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head...
Duration:01:24:09
#246: Ben Morrison Returns!
2/12/2021
Ben Morrison returns to the podcast after a couple years, now that he and Gleib have reconciled their falling out. They discuss a year quarantined, Trump's second Impeachment trial, a man who gets paid for nothing, guilty pleasure TV shows, craziness at baby showers and gener reveals, a woman with Gorilla Glue in her hair, and a Benjamin Button planet. Follow @BentheMorrison and support the pod at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Duration:01:15:36
#245: A Decade in the Making: Sophia Bush Returns!
2/3/2021
A full decade since her last appearance, Sophia Bush joins Gleib to catch up on all that has transpired, and how much weirder the world has become. They dive deep into the meaning of truth, the importance of clear messaging, the blurring of right and wrong, Breitbart coming after her, the effect of online trolls, how the pandemic has changed her, what unique skill set she's developed, and what she would change about herself. Plus, they put WHAT on a burger in China? Support the podcast at...
Duration:01:25:43
#244: Guest Alyssa Milano
1/27/2021
Alyssa Milano joins Gleib to discuss life regrets, marijuana, activism, being a child star, if Biden should stop trying for unity, if Trump should be convicted for his second impeachment, motherhood, happy Fauci, and the moment in her youth that changed her life. Plus, Gleib goes off on Congress, Biden's inauguration & updates us on The Bachelor. Support us at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Duration:01:32:21
#243: Sklar Brothers & Dan Van Kirk: Dumb People Town Crossover Episode
1/16/2021
The Sklar Brothers & Daniel Van Kirk join Gleib for a special "Dumb People Town" crossover episode, on the day of the attempted coup when an angry Trump mob stormed the Capitol building. This capped off an insane Last Week with Trump's threatening call to the Georgia Secretary of State, Kim and Kanye probably getting divorced, scary robots getting their groove on, Whole Foods CEO saying people don't need health care, two babies named Baby, and a couple Florida Man stories. Support our...
Duration:01:53:00
#243: Sklar Brothers & Dan Van Kirk: Dumb People Town Crossover Episode
1/7/2021
The Sklar Brothers & Daniel Van Kirk join Gleib for a special "Dumb People Town" crossover episode, on the day of the attempted coup when an angry Trump mob stormed the Capitol building. This capped off an insane Last Week with Trump's threatening call to the Georgia Secretary of State, Kim and Kanye probably getting divorced, scary robots getting their groove on, Whole Foods CEO saying people don't need health care, two babies named Baby, and a couple Florida Man stories. Support our...
Duration:01:52:59
#242: 2020 in Review w/ Good News!
12/31/2020
Gleib summarizes 2020 with the good news that happened throughout the bad. Plus news from the last week, COVID silver linings, a Florida woman and bread updates. Join the Patreon at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Duration:01:16:14
#242: 2020 in Review w/ Good News!
12/30/2020
Gleib summarizes 2020 with the good news that happened throughout the bad. Plus news from the last week, COVID silver linings, a Florida woman and bread updates. Join the Patreon at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Duration:01:16:14
#241: Granting Wishes & Guest Jessica Care Moore
12/21/2020
Gleib shares the Braintrust's weird wishes. Poet & activist Jessica Care Moore joins to discuss working with Nas & Talib Kweli, White Privilege, what it's like being Black in America. Plus Putin respecting our elections more than Trump does, the smartest thing Florida has ever done, a judge who really values porn, and a log to the nards. Join the Patreon at Patreon.com/BenGleib
Duration:01:45:33
#240: Conceding to Idiots
12/12/2020
The podcast is back! Gleib catches us up on Biden's election, Trump's ongoing coup attempt and bogus fraud claims, and the reasons we can't allow idiots to control the narrative. Plus Cardi B's purse, Hunter Biden's taxes, shocking billionaire news, hypocritical Anti-LGBTQ lawmakers caught having an orgy, marrying ghosts, and maskless bank robbers in the time of COVID. Check out Gleib's patreon at Patreon.com/bengleib
Duration:01:10:06
#239: Socially Distant from Steve Hofstetter, Chris Bowers & Dr. Larry
4/8/2020
Comedians Steve Hofstetter & Chris Bowers join Gleib to discuss the insane list of things Bowers doesn't like, and some very unpopular opinions. They cover what we all miss from normal life, hilarious reasons people are calling 911, the return of Jussie Smollett, a tiger with Coronavirus, Trump demanding appreciation from givernors and bragging about banging models while talking about people dying, an incredibly helpful fetish site, and Florida advising caution in a very special Florida way....
Duration:01:43:36
#238: No Sense of Smell with Aida Rodriguez
3/26/2020
Comedian Aida Rodriguez joins Gleib to discuss why she shares her personal life and takes on social issues from the stage, why she started standup when she was homeless, why Cenk Uygur lost badly in his Congressional race, why she supports Bernie over Biden, and if strippers should be allowed to deliver food during the pandemic. Plus Gleib covers the Taylor Swift Kimye flare up, Congress' historic $2 Billion pandemic aid package, Jared Leto is now a cult leader, a huge toilet paper smuggling...
Duration:01:29:52
#238: No Sense of Smell with Aida Rodriguez
3/26/2020
Comedian Maz Jobrani joins Gleib during the global quarantine to discuss finding your voice, the infallibility of Trump, identity comedy, how he got to the next level in his career, and the risk of going political. Plus Gleib covers Jared Leto’s obliviousness, Vanessa Hudgens indifference to death, horrible airplane snack boxes, a weed shop sued by a bank, how rich people misinterpret Bernie, and how swimming pools can make you pregnant. Follow @MazJobrani and support the podcast at...
Duration:01:29:52
#237: Quarantined with Maz Jobrani
3/20/2020
Comedian Maz Jobrani joins Gleib during the global quarantine to discuss finding your voice, the infallibility of Trump, identity comedy, how he got to the next level in his career, and the risk of going political. Plus Gleib covers Jared Leto’s obliviousness, Vanessa Hudgens indifference to death, horrible airplane snack boxes, a weed shop sued by a bank, how rich people misinterpret Bernie, and how swimming pools can make you pregnant. Follow @MazJobrani and support the podcast at...
Duration:01:19:14
#236: Coronavirus Lizzo Style with Dr. Larry Burchett
3/15/2020
Dr. Larry Burchett joins Gleib to discuss what the real situation with the Coronavirus is, how much we should really panic & how best to protect ourselves. Plus, a new planet that rains metal. Trump declares national emergency. Everything closes from the NBA to Broadway to Tom Hanks. Lizzo helps guide us through. The Bachelor Peter is a mess. A study shows weed reduces crime. Afghanistan has 2 presidents. And is Body Spray Pepper Spray? Follow @DrLarryBurchett and become a podcast patron at...
Duration:01:23:56