Best Ben Raab Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 216 - Three Self Absorbed Guys 44:46

6h ago44:46

44:46

The guys react to feedback. Then, the reveal a surprise upcoming guest that will have you walking on air and feeling free. Plus, burritos, sourdough bread bowls and chicken cordon bleu.

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Episode 215 - Offering Thanks 47:08

6h ago47:08

47:08

The guys give thanks to strangers. Ben worships dogs. And indoor plumbing becomes the one topic that divides Ben, Mitch and Paul in a dramatic Thanksgiving Day debate.

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Episode 214 - Rotten Milk, Rotten Clues 49:02

2h ago49:02

49:02

Cashews rule the day. Chocolate has a percentage. Milk goes bad. And the format of the show is completely thrown out due to familial feedback.

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Episode 213 - Two Truths and a Lie 42:26

7h ago42:26

42:26

Mitch tells two truths and a lie. Paul tells two truths and a lie. Ben doesn't follow the rules. Also, they guys take a turn that could be illegal.

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Episode 212 - Five for Ten 42:00

23d ago42:00

42:00

Paul gets Ben coffee. The guys want validation. And quarters are being stolen from cars and Mitch doesn't even care.

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Episode 211 - Our Non-Political Unpartisan Voting Week Episode 45:24

1M ago45:24

45:24

The guys talk about the future, missing teeth, eye patches and the ultimate question all cogs in the wheel must ask themselves. Also: VOTE VOTE VOTE.

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Episode 210 - The 2nd Annual What-a Speed Round 55:35

1M ago55:35

55:35

An exciting return to the fertile grounds of The What-a Speed Round brings dozens of blazingly-fast topics from the mysterious bowl for all to enjoy.

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Episode 209 - The Surprise 1:04:30

1M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Paul and Mitch surprise Ben. Ben is surprised, but not really. Plus, three topics come out of the bowl and each one has ulterior motives.

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Episode 208 - From Beyond 53:49

2M ago53:49

53:49

After threatening to make it happen for weeks, the guys bring International celebrity psychic medium Colby Rebel to the show, contacting their loved ones from beyond.

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Episode 207 - Things Get Emotional 40:10

2M ago40:10

40:10

There is emotional piano music for Paul. There is emotional piano music for Ben. There is also emotional piano music for Mitch. Then, an emotional master class discussion on just what an actor playing a detective might say when it was time to leave, sans piano music.

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Episode 206 - Airport Pad Mode 37:09

2M ago37:09

37:09

Mitch changes his mind. Paul says Ben's wrongs actually now make a right. And a fictitious term that makes no logical sense becomes the centerpiece of a spirited risk assessment discussion.

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Episode 205 - Two Ply 43:25

2M ago43:25

43:25

The age old question takes attention away from the "other" bowl. Plus, the boys go back and forth, up and down and round-and-round about a topic that makes no one green with envy.

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Episode 204 - De Minimis Mitch 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

New listeners get their own glossary of terms, and Ben explains it all. Plus, BMWs, Elmo, bedtime stories and the personification of the road.

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Episode 203 - Reflections on the Highway of Life 43:49

3M ago43:49

43:49

Two touching stories of familial connection. One not-so touching story of pure industrial curiosity. Also, Ben makes a drastic health decision that will have far reaching consequences.

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Episode 202 - Not So Gross 42:54

3M ago42:54

42:54

The guys return on the shoulder of giants (or perhaps on the heels of greatness) while people are clearly searching for the guys. Mitch is back, Ben plays guitar and Paul is more than reliable. Plus, someone wants to have coffee with Bob.

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Episode 201 - Keith David Keith 1:02:42

3M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

The Season Two Premiere. Iconic actor Keith David (They Live, The Thing, Armageddon, Rick & Morty) joins iconic actor David Keith (An Officer and a Gentleman, Daredevil, NCIS) for an iconic moment in entertainment history. Plus, the guys accuse audiobook "readers" of something evil and completely inappropriate. Sadly, this episode is NOT sponsored …

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Bonus Clip - Toothpicks 5:24

3M ago5:24

5:24

In honor of our epic Season 2 premiere, we present a classic flashback to a hilarious moment from Episode 119 ("Lean Cuisine") in which Ben and Paul argue about the true nature of toothpicks. Don't forget to tune in to our Season Two Premiere on August 26th, featuring special guest stars and iconic actors Keith David (The Thing, They Live, There's …

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Bonus Clip - Dead Raccoon Carcass 5:19

3M ago5:19

5:19

In honor of our epic Season 2 premiere, we present a classic flashback to a hilarious moment from Episode 117 ("What-a Speed Round") in which the guys are forced to make a choice between a dead raccoon carcass or a missing limb. Don't forget to tune in to our Season Two Premiere on August 26th, featuring special guest stars and iconic actors Keith …

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Bonus Clip - Garbage Eating 5:48

4M ago5:48

5:48

In honor of our epic Season 2 premiere, we present a classic flashback to a hilarious moment from Episode 113 ("Coffee Grounds") in which the guys discuss just what it would take to get them to eat food out of the garbage. Don't forget to tune in to our Season Two Premiere on August 26th, featuring special guest stars and iconic actors Keith David …

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Bonus Clip - Grilled Cheese 5:48

4M ago5:48

5:48

In honor of our epic Season 2 premiere, we present a classic flashback to a hilarious moment from Episode 111 ("A Significant Security Risk") in which the topic no one seems to remember putting into the bowl just happens to be "Grilled Cheese". Don't forget to tune in to our Season Two Premiere on August 26th, featuring special guest stars and icon…

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Bonus Clip - Baby Boy Ben 4:44

4M ago4:44

4:44

In honor of our epic Season 2 premiere, we present a classic flashback to a hilarious moment from Episode 110 ("Tenth Anniversary Special") in which Ben recounts the childhood memory that tickles Mitch the most -- the day he was kidnapped by his babysitter. Don't forget to tune in to our Season Two Premiere on August 26th, featuring special guest s…

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Bonus Clip - Fridge Pig 3:37

4M ago3:37

3:37

In honor of our epic Season 2 premiere, we present a classic flashback to a hilarious moment from Episode 106 ("Fridge Pig") in which Mitch reveals a horrible (and hilarious) moment from his childhood that left him with (hilarious) emotional scars for life. Don't forget to tune in to our Season Two Premiere on August 26th, featuring special guest s…

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Season Two Premiere Teaser 2:12

4M ago2:12

2:12

The details of the Season Two premiere (and the iconic guests who will be joining the guys) is revealed in this early teaser trailer for the August 26th premiere episode. V.O.: Salli Saffioti (https://www.instagram.com/sallisaffiotiactress)

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Episode 125 - Season Finale 47:06

5M ago47:06

47:06

The Season One finale. The guys talk about playthings, Mitch engineers some over-the-top drama, and a show that originally had no cliffhanger to speak of ends with a final discovery that changes everything going forward.

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Episode 124 - A Lot of Fitness Going On 41:14

5M ago41:14

41:14

Mitch has got jet lag. Paul has got green powder. And Ben has got a fitness of things. Plus, everyone is an excellent driver. They swear.

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Episode 123 - Generations 48:34

5M ago48:34

48:34

An episode of coincidences, close calls and stalkers. Ben needs yarn. Mitch needs energy. And Paul needs it to all go back to the way it was.

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Episode 122 - Spite Ideas 43:25

5M ago43:25

43:25

Peas, carrots, celery and the trifecta of vegetables. Mitch gets spiteful and the boys suffer for it. Plus, Starbucks gets even.

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Episode 121 - The Music Overlords 40:22

6M ago40:22

40:22

The boys listen to a variety of theme songs, all artificial in nature. Plus, Fridge Pig goes to Eurovision, and a song makes everyone question everything about everyone.

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Episode 120 - Apologies 37:57

6M ago37:57

37:57

Some official apologies, some not-so-official apologies, some take backs and some give backs. Plus, a telephone call with a special guest and a cough doesn't get any blessings from Ben.

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Episode 119 - Lean Cuisine 42:30

6M ago42:30

42:30

Mitch calls his mom. Ben calls for oral hygiene. Paul calls Whole Foods. There's a whole lotta callin' going on.

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Episode 118 - Mother Graham's Potpourri 40:58

6M ago40:58

40:58

Mitch's microphone smells like his childhood. Ben worries about the robot dogs. And Paul would rather everything happen off-screen in this cleanest, most explicit episode ever.

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Episode 117 - What-a Speed Round 46:03

7M ago46:03

46:03

Racoons, rock stars, Rush and twelve other topics all come out of the bowl in the WAWTA 1st Annual Speed Round. It'll make your head spin. In a good way.

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Episode 116 - A Series of Unfortunate Skin Regimens 36:42

7M ago36:42

36:42

McDoñald's has a tilde. The boys discuss soap. And in an attempt to be as timely as possible, Drake and Kendrick Lamar take center stage.

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Episode 115 - "Three Taps Means I Love You" 39:13

7M ago39:13

39:13

Mitch throws around the word "dumb" with reckless abandon, Ben plugs a new vanity project, and the boys collectively debate the act of being affectionate.

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Episode 114 - The Andrea Diaries 37:38

7M ago37:38

37:38

There's some buddy-buddying going on this week with the boys, a celestial discussion that confounds, and the unearthing of 'The Andrea Diaries' which will challenge listeners to question Ben's true past.

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Trailer: Benjamin Go Bye-Bye 1:36

7M ago1:36

1:36

In 1971, baby boy Benjamin went missing from his Long Island home, only to be found wandering the streets of New York City's Times Square. How he got there and who was responsible continues to be a mystery today. Join the WAWTA investigative team for this 8-episode special mystery podcast event and uncover the secrets of Benjamin Go Bye-Bye at the …

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Episode 113 - Coffee Grounds 34:43

8M ago34:43

34:43

Mitch gets cold. Ben wants to float. And Paul poses a question to the boys that has life-altering consequences. Plus, coffee grounds.

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Episode 112 - Brought to You by Seagram's Club Soda 40:13

8M ago40:13

40:13

Club soda takes over. Ben gets Mitch a gift but clearly excludes Paul for a reason. And the most complicated social party card game ever has its coming out party.

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Episode 111 - A Significant Security Risk 40:38

8M ago40:38

40:38

The popcorn bowl is compromised. The future of the show's ideas hang in the balance. Everyone loses their shit.

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Episode 110 - Tenth Anniversary Special 41:46

8M ago41:46

41:46

The boys celebrate a very significant milestone in the history of the podcast. Childhood Ben takes a spontaneous trip to Manhattan. Plus, Mitch acts out.

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Episode 109 - "Ringing the Bell" 35:35

9M ago35:35

35:35

Ben adds numbers. Mitch poses a very funny question. And Wall Street takes center stage.

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Episode 108 - Sweet Teeth 37:30

9M ago37:30

37:30

Ben talks about Reggie Jackson. Mitch talks about jawbreakers. And Paul doesn't like going to bed with cough drops. Somewhere along the way, the conversation gets very sweet.

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Episode 107 - Stove Top S'mores 36:52

9M ago36:52

36:52

Paul tussles with marshmallow. Mitch avoids some turkey. And Ben recounts a marvel-ous moment from his past that changed his life forever.

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Episode 106 - Fridge Pig 38:22

9M ago38:22

38:22

Ben and Paul ask the ultimate question: will Mitch's losing streak continue? Plus, a pink nemesis from one of the boys' chilly pasts brings real PTSD to the surface.

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Episode 105 - Bucket Lists 33:48

9M ago33:48

33:48

Ben, Mitch and Paul all win a participation trophy for this week's episode.

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Episode 104 - To-mah-to, Po-tah-to 32:04

9M ago32:04

32:04

A simple saying becomes a complicated mathematical conundrum for the boys.

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Episode 103 - Glory Days 39:29

10M ago39:29

39:29

Ben, Mitch and Paul reminisce about the past. Emotions are bared.By WAWTA LLC

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Episode 102 - "You Two Fools" 36:54

10M ago36:54

36:54

This week, the topic out of the popcorn bowl puts Mitch on the spot.By WAWTA LLC

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Episode 101 - Meet the Guys 36:57

10M ago36:57

36:57

The premiere episode of 'What Are We Talking About' with Ben, Mitch and Paul.By WAWTA LLC

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Launch Trailer 1:50

11M ago1:50

1:50

Launch Trailer for the 'What Are We Talking About?" podcast with Ben, Mitch & Paul. Join the boys every Monday for weekly episodes whose topics are just as much of a mystery to the hosts as they are to you. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @wawtacast.

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