This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben kicks off the episode by honoring a dear friend of the podcast, Heidi, whose courage, humor, and zest for life left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. Ben reflects on her battle with cancer, the importance of living life fully, and why she’ll always be remembered.
Then… the chaos begins.
What was supposed to be a relaxing Fourth of July pool party quickly turned into one of the most expensive weekends Ben has ever had. Between a broken pool robot, a massive hornet nest, a snapped sprinkler line, an exploding air conditioner, a mysteriously green swimming pool, a draining koi pond, and a horse trailer that nearly caught fire, it truly became a weekend to remember.
Along the way, Ben also shares his completely unfiltered opinions on:
Later, AJ joins the aftershow to recap the Fourth of July weekend, celebrate Heidi’s life, debate homeownership, and call Ben out for his online shopping habits.
This episode is heartfelt, hilarious, chaotic, and proof that when it rains… it pours.
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