Last Week on Earth with Ben Gleib

Cultural commentator and comedian Baratunde joins Gleib from Austin Texas to discuss the state of our society, government, AI, and those trying to break it all. Follow him @baratunde and follow @bengleib. Get tix to Gleib’s 5th anniversary Gleib Off The Top at NowhereComedy.com

In this experimental pilot episode of a potential new podcast called “The Wrong Side of History”, Gleib on the left is joined by Lee Trink on the right, an activist, Trump supporter, former president of Capitol Records, and former CEO of FaZe Clan, to discuss and debate the big issues of the day. They debate Elon Musk and all the DOGE cuts, the Arkansas anti-trans bill that would hold people liable for even giving someone an opposite gender haircut, the Trump administration Signal chat war plans Pete Hegseth fiasco, and Trump’s controversial deportations, from Mahmoud Khalil to the Guatemalan nationals deported to El Salvador for suspected gang ties. This is a pilot so please let us know what you thing. DMs are open @bengleib and @leetrink on Instagram.

Acclaimed comedian and brilliant thinker Sam Jay (HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay, writer Saturday Night Live) joins Gleib to share her thoughts on Why you have to accept people who don’t accept you, the world of lies, the link between extremism and having good times, partying at Gleib’s house, living in the boy/girl middle world, flowing with a trip, being tired of thinking, Musk and Trump, going to the rodeo, understanding the anti-abortion crowd, why lots more people should not vote, war liquors, the crucial role of fruit, non-POV comedy, why she has Seinfeld’s head and Bill Burr’s legs, what AI will do to children, playing games with freedom, and the great American Ponzi scheme. Plus a special surprise appearance from “Jay Leno“. Follow @samjaycomic on Instagram. @BenGleib on Instagram and subscribe to Gleib’s Only Fans Onlyfans.com/BenGleib

Gleib is in Miami at Love Burn, which is Miami‘s Burning Man. He got back to his room at the end of the night, and while on the ground stretching, he just recorded stream of consciousness about the state of our country… into his iPhone. Just recording it for himself, not planning on it being the podcast at all. He then thought it would be interesting to release. So he recorded an intro, and as he tried to gather you all to listen, the universe conspired in a funny (and painful) way that you will hear, to try to stop it! But we can’t be stopped! Mad Ones of the world unite!!! Come enjoy Gleib’s standup show this Sunday in Cincinnati at the Funny Bone comedy club, the only date he’s doing right now on the Rock Comedy Tour. Tickets at BenGleib.com

Gleib welcomes Neuroscientist Dr. David Rock, author of international bestseller "Your Brain at Work", to discuss the politics of the mind, brain hacks, mental health secrets, why we are so polarized and how to overcome it, what power does to the brain, and the importance of reappraisal to better handle life's challenges. Plus Gleib covers the LA fires, Meta removing fact checkers to please Trump, how this will descend only the US further into chaos, and Zuckerberg's hair. Follow @bengleib and check out Neuroleadership.com/

Gleib recaps 2024, finds some silver linings, shares why Kamala lost, thoughts on Hawk Tua girl, why he’s not freaking out about the next Trump term…yet, shares his goals and things he wants to manifest for the new year, and sets the vibe for ‘25. Plus Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Drake and Kendrick, Mu Dang, Mangione and United Healthcare, South Korea becoming IRL Squid Game, what people get wrong about Israel, Hamas and Iran, why you have to listen to new music, Assad’s regime falling in Syria, the rapid rise of AI, social media’s biggest problem, the Dodgers winning, Gleib’s dad appearing in a very unique way, H1B Visas, if RFK can make America Healthy Again, breakdancing, and snooze buttons. Follow @bengleib on social media especially Instagram where he now lives full time.

Gleib covers Trump’s obsession with Arnold Palmer’s Junk. Biohacking psychedelics to get rid of bad trips. Deserted Redboxes. Sinwar eliminated. If Trump wins he’ll let Elon regulate the agencies that regulate him. Woody Allen goes to a sex app party. And a Doritos restaurant. Get a ticket to the 5th Annual Gleib Off The Top Halloweed Spectacboolar at WeAreNowhereStudios.com and follow @bengleib on IG

Gleib covers the last of our brains leaving our heads, in all the ways it did the last few weeks. And is joined for some truly beautiful music performed live in studio by emerging recording artist HAPPIE. But crazy stuff like tech giants going nuclear, Trump dancing on stage for 40 minutes, Kamala's cry voice speaking style, the most UNHINGED and crazy dangerous court decision about AI and elections, Hamas leader Sinwar eliminated, the Million Catholic Women March, building homes made of mushrooms on the moon, and a town being attacked by parrots. Follow @Happie.Hoffman on IG and get a ticket to the 5th Annual Gleib off the Top Halloween show Nov 3 at wearenowherestudios.com

Gleib covers Earth's new moon. The potential end of men. Israel blowing up terrorist Hezbollah pagers. If immigrants are eating cats and dogs. The Trump Kamala debate filled with lies. If we are going to be eating more insects. The world's first 3D printed fish meat. AI clones banned in CA for actors. A three-part phone. The discovery of edging atoms. The real threat of Trump. If cell phones actually give you brain cancer. And a 9 month long cruise. Get the last tickets to Gleib's new special ENDINGS at bengleib.com

Gleib covers Trump admitting he lost and meddled with the election. Katy Perry's genius way to get dishes done. People not being allowed to wear masks in New York. Gen Z not drinking. The real difference between Kamala and Trump. The murder of 6 hostages in Gaza including an American. The rise of far right extremism in Germany. The problem with hot passport pix. And a man with a very dumb run. And a podcast sponsor you just will not believe. Get tickets to Gleib's special taping September 21 in LA, tickets at bengleib.com

Gleib covers RFK endorsing Trump. Meth not being watermelon. NASA stranding people in space. Biden pressured META to censor COVID and Hunter's laptop stories. Kim Kardashian skimming and cramming. Taliban's insane new restrictions on women, World's biggest diamond. Israel's preemptive strike on Hezbollah, operations in the West Bank, and rescuing a Muslim hostage in Gaza. Hundreds of Republican officials endorsing Kamala. A strange crazy fast object escaping our galaxy. Media and AI companies partnering and watermarking metadata. The end of Bennifer, again. Republican voter suppression efforts. Trump reindicted on election/Jan 6 case. Santos pleads guilty. And a new streaming service you won't believe. Please subscribe, rate and review. Get tickets to Gleib's special taping September 21 in LA at bengleib.com and follow @bengleib

Gleib covers everything from the last week, like Trump's v weird X Space with Elon. Kim K and Jennifer Aniston are doing what with Salmon sperm? Biden speaks at DNC and isn't joking. Kamala communism? And her new economic plans. A living human computer? AI firms not wanting to be liable for major catastrophes. North Korea opening to tourists! Trump making next level wild claims lately. A perfume that smells like what??? And much more. Please subscribe, rate, and review and follow @bengleib on social media.

Gleib and the podcast are back from retirement! Welcome to a new era for the pod. And the weekly covering of EVERYTHING that happened on Earth during the last week. This episode includes a hurricane with a drug problem, a lesbian wedding, Biden's debate that changed it all, Trump getting shot in the ear, Gleib getting sort of blamed by Piers Morgan, Kamala's surge, the Olympic boxing gender controversy, 3D printers doing crazy things, the unleashing of robot dogs, a Taylor Swift terror plot, and an arcade claw machine up to new tricks. Subscribe to the pod wherever you get yours, and follow @bengleib on IG and X.

Gleib catches us up on everything including his new hour special "THE MAD KING" dropping on Youtube Aug 14! 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 principal. A sexually inappropriate teacher. The Big Burqa Bounce Back. Liam Neeson loves guns. And Los Lobos Reinvents Itself. Please share the new hour special THE MAD KING, on Helium Comedy Studios YouTube and leave comments on it! And you can support Gleib and the pod at Patreon.com/bengleib

After a long hiatus, the podcast returns for an important episode. Gleib is an Israeli American, and his in-studio guest is Palestinian American comedian Sammy Obeid. Since the Israel/Hamas war broke out three months ago, we've all been stuck in separate social media echo chambers. So Gleib wanted to change that and have a face to face conversation with a comedian buddy on the opposite side of perhaps the most complex and controversial issue of our time. Plus he updates us on two very difficult life updates since the last time we met, and shares a great life hack. Follow @SammyObeid on Socials, and support the pod by subscribing to Gleib's patreon at Patreon.com/bengleib

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

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

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 the weirdest thing to ever happen at a swingers club. Follow @iliza and support the pod at Patreon.com/BenGleib

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

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 being "cancelled" but not cancelled, Biden somehow getting in trouble for saying Neanderthal Thinking, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the smuggling of 68 pounds of cocaine and 200 pounds of bologna, weird things said on dates, and Gleib shares some good personal news. Support the pod at Patreon.com/BenGleib