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DRAMA MAMA
Drama for mamas. Hosted by Benjamin De Almeida. Or BENOFTHEWEEK. Depends on who you ask… https://www.instagram.com/dramamamadramamama/ Business Inquiries: teambenoftheweek@rangemp.com Originally produced by Studio71. But now it's produced by meee :)
Episodes
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how tiktok treats disabled people
This week Ben dives headfirst into the topic of TikTok's systematic efforts to deplatform people living with disabilities. After seeing some disheartening…
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forced positivity vs forced negativity
Ever been stuck in a situation with someone who can't stop blurting out toxic positivity? Or worse, someone who forces negativity just for the sake of having a…
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what will happen if tiktok gets banned
It's not the first time there's been widespread discussion about the potential ban of TikTok but Ben wants to walk us through what it look like if we were to…
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why everything on the internet costs money now
The internet used to be FREE, what the f*ck happened?!?!! This week Ben looks at why online platforms that used to be free are introducing monthly fees. Ben…
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the problem with using parents for views
We all know using your children for views is bad, but is the reverse more ethical? This week Ben is diving into the morality of children using their parents…
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do you give people the ick
Urban Dictionary defines “icks” as "something that’s a turnoff when you have romantic interest in someone" or "is used to describe something that makes you…
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harry styles is overrated i cant pretend anymore
Fresh off his watch of the 2023 Grammy Awards, Ben is bringing you his controversial takes on this year's music. Do you think the album of the year award…
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beauty influencers love to argue about nothing
The beauty influencer community is in flames right now and Ben is boldly asking "why??". Following a viral TikTok by Mikayla Nogueira where the comment section…
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the downfall of snapchat
What does Snapchat think we want from them?!! This week Ben breaks down the rise and fall of Snapchat and theorizes why it's in its flop era by looking at the…
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new year same stinky me
New Year, New You?? Not so fast...let's ground ourselves in reality and consider what's possible and what's a scam. Ben shares why he thinks the majority of…
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why i made an onlyfans...
Ben made an OnlyFans and this is his tell all! Ben dishes on the making of his last YouTube video of the year and the anxieties that have come with it. He goes…
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why i fled the country
Ben has been jet-setting all across the country this year and he's ready to tell you what he's learned! He gives travel tips and shares how his time away from…
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titkok thinks doja cat is possessed…
Ben needs some of y'all to go touch some grass...please. This week Ben dives into the TikTok Doja Cat drama and explains why she is absolutely NOT a part of…
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i almost won breakout creator of the year
Fresh off the red carpet from the 2022 Streamy Awards, Ben is sharing what is was like to be nominated for Breakout Creator of the Year! Get the inside scoop…
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swearing
Is swearing really so bad? This week Ben unpacks swearing culture, media platforms regulations for swear words, and his personal views on what's okay to say…
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why i don't tell people my race
This week Ben tackles the topic of diversity and representation. Ben opens up about instances where he was made to feel like a "diversity invite" and…
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family vloggers are war criminals
This week Ben expresses his distaste for the rise of social media family empires and highlights why the trend is so harmful! From privacy concerns to parents…
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twitter is dead
So Elon Musk bought Twitter...if Twitter wasn't already on it's way out of relevancy, it is now! Ben breaks down what this new ownership means for everyday…
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weed
Ben is celebrating one year free from the devil's lettuce! Join him as he opens up about his journey with Miss Mary Jane from the fun times, the foggy times…
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getting cheated on
Not even Kylie Jenner can avoid getting cheated on now?! This past month has been an endless stream of celebrities getting caught cheating from Adam Levine to…
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tiktokers are defending SWEATSHOPS
Oh no SHEIN didn't!! The aftermath of The Cut's recent article, Shein Is Even Worse Than You Thought, has left the internet in shambles and Ben is offering…
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i unstanned kanye west
This week Ben calls himself boo boo the fool following Kanye West's latest tweet. Ben goes on to discuss his feelings about ~separating the art from the…
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dream proved the internet is horrible...
Dream's face reveal shook the internet and Ben is horrified!! Ben dissects the spectacle of the face reveal and theorizes why people reacted the way they did…
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tiktokers keep romanticizing serial killers...
This week Ben grants you all permission to start bullying people who romanticize serial killers! With Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story topping the charts on…
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celebrities hate their babies
From Apple to Stormi to X Æ A-12 there's a trend among celebrities to name their children with aggressively unique names. Is this a narcissistic desire to make…
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how i predicted the queen’s death last year
Is Ben to blame for the death of Queen Elizabeth II? Maybe.... This week Ben talks coincidences, predicting the future, and why he should absolutely NOT be…
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the cringe to cool pipeline
This week Ben rants about the phenomenon of everything that used to be considered cringe now becoming cool. He takes us through several case studies looking at…
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influencer parents are out of control
Addison Rae's mom did WHAT at the VMAs?! This week Ben breaks down the erratic behavior of parents of influencers, unraveling the causations and consequences…
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gabbie hanna manic posted 120 tiktoks today
Did anybody else wake up to 120 manic Gabbie Hanna TikToks? Straight from his hotel room in Germany, Ben has taken one for the team and done vigorous research…
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this human hard boiled egg wont shut up
Have you heard of the bald-headed-egg spewing sexist rhetoric on the internet and amassing a cult following? This week Ben does a deep dive on Andrew Tate, who…
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why i dropped out
Are you in college and hating every minute? Thinking about what steps to take after graduating high school? This week Ben opens up about his college experience…
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why instagram keeps making stinky updates
Have you gotten the most recent Instagram update yet? Are you wondering where all your friends posts are and why you keep seeing random reels in your feed?…
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i was in a mr beast video what is life
After weeks of hinting at something big, Ben finally reveals what he's been up to this month! Listen in as Ben delves into his experience working with THE Mr…
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cancelling people does not work
Who do you know that's gotten cancelled and stay cancelled? This week Ben takes a look at society's obsession with 'cancel culture' and reflects on how…
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changing yourself for others
Do you find yourself code switching in certain environments? Do you catch yourself acting different then you would when you're with people you're comfortable…
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faking mental illness
Do you know anyone who uses mental illness like it's a quirky trend? Do you have a friend that pretends to have a disorder just for attention? This week, Ben…
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BONUS EPISODE: Ben went to TanaCon 2018
Live from VidCon 2022, Ben shares his chaotic experience attending TanaCon back in 2018. Ben then gives a mic to his listeners as they share the drama in their…
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letting them fade away
Have you ever grown out of a friendship? Decided to stop being the one to always make the plans and never hear from the person again? This week Ben reflects on…
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getting unfollowed
Is Instagram over? What does it mean when you get unfollowed by someone? How many people do you have muted?? This week Ben talks all things Instagram from…
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how to deal with stupid people
Life is full of stupid people and Ben is here to offer some advice on how to deal with them! Tune in as he reflects on how he navigates being around people who…
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plastic surgery got y'all looking like you have a shellfish allergy
Have you ever considered plastic surgery? Do you think the rise of elective surgery is bad? Ben talks BBL's gone wrong, the botox boom, and why he thinks…
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breaking up with friends
Ben is back from his month of traveling and ready to read through listener drama! Tune in as Ben reads through your tweets and offers advice on navigating…
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why are influencers boxing each other
Fresh off the plane from Portugal, Ben sits down with all of you to talk influencer boxing matches. Why are they happening? What is it all for? Why does Ben…
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if you gatekeep go suck a toe
Is gatekeeping good or bad? Have you been a gatekeeper before? Have you been the one to break open the gate for something/someone? This week Ben shares his…
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how to be a nice hater
Do you ever just really really hate someone and don't know why? Guilty of trolling strangers online? Following the 2022 Met Gala, Ben discusses online haters…
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starting rumors for fun
Have you ever started a rumor about someone? Have you ever been the subject of a major rumor? Was is true? This week Ben breaks down the anatomy of rumor…
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i am a coachella survivor
Goodbye I ALMOST DIED, Hello DRAMA MAMA!!! In this introductory episode, Ben explains the podcast rebrand and dishes about his personal history with drama. He…
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The Last Episode of I Almost Died
Ben is bringing you THE LAST I ALMOST DIED EPISODE EVER and he is absolutely devastated! After walking us through his somber news he announces what to expect…
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Pretty Privilege
It's Coachella season and Ben is already over it. A festival once known for roughing it in the desert for the love of music now feels overshadowed by Instagram…
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I Got In A Fight
Ben spotted Josh Richards at the gym this week and is contemplating how to return a YouTube award to him?? The Oscars happened and Ben has a lot of thoughts on…
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I Haven't Slept For Three Days
Tune in as Ben narrates his past 72 hours of sleep-deprived insanity! From clubbing all night to driving through New Mexico all day, Ben has had quite the…
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Please Bee Careful!
This week Ben reads your tweets! From dangerous bedrooms to being stabbed in the hand, things take a dangerous turn!! Tune in to hear Ben's near-death-by-bees…
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I Became a Gym Bro
Against all odds, Ben has become a gym bro?! Okay well, maybe he doesn't work out like The Rock but he's discovered the joy of being a regular at his gym. Tune…
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What Being an Adult Is Like
Ever wonder what it's like to be an adult who must pay rent, make their own appointments, grocery shop, etc.?! This week, Ben dives into the absurdity of being…
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Cringe Culture & Genetically Modified Cats
*Trigger Warning* Body Image/Body Dysmorphia This week Ben walks us through all his late night thoughts from losing track a time in a TikTok black hole, to…
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Would You Rather?
This week on I Almost Died, Ben mixes it up with a game of Would You Rather? He reminsices old TikTok when it was a lawless wasteland, argues why having eyes…
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Valentine's Day Special: Ben Gives Relationship Advice
Whether your snuggled up with your SO and riding solo this Valentine's Day, Ben is here with some advice! Tune in to hear Ben's advice for navigating…
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Ben Is Spiraling
Ben opens up this week about his struggles with mental health. Tune in for this honest conversation about feeling like your social battery needs charging, how…
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Back in Canada with Fan NDEs
Ben is back and reading fan submitted near-death experiences this week! From feisty peacocks to houses burning down to choking on spaghetti and meatballs, you…
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Ben Suffers From Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever gotten some level of success or admiration, but felt like it was all a big lie? This week, Ben discusses what it's like to have a popular YouTube…