Episodes

  • Thanksgiving Special: NFL Abroad, QBs, & Kitchen Playbooks

    Thanksgiving Special: NFL Abroad, QBs, & Kitchen Playbooks
    Nov 26 2025
    Ben breaks down his experience attending an NFL game in Madrid, what international fans get right, what they don’t, and why the league’s global ambitions may never capture the uniquely American spirit of football. Next, ESPN senior writer and bestselling author Seth Wickersham joins Ben to unpack his acclaimed book American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback. Seth reveals the hidden demands and emotional realities of playing the most scrutinized position in sports. Finally, celebrated culinary mind Christopher Kimball joins Ben to talk all things Thanksgiving: cooking in a rental cabin, turkey strategy, pie mistakes, stocking a kitchen, picky-eating kids, the decline of home cooking, and how preparing food can strengthen families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Kennedy Says Republicans Need to Change Direction or Risk Defeat

    Kennedy Says Republicans Need to Change Direction or Risk Defeat
    Nov 19 2025
    Senator John Kennedy joins Ben Domenech on The Big Ben Show to discuss his new book “How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will.” They dive into the state of American politics, the decline of civility in Congress, and how ideology has replaced common sense in D.C. Ben and Senator Kennedy talk about unqualified judicial nominees, the rise of socialism in the Democratic Party, AOC’s growing influence, and how the MAGA coalition is evolving. Kennedy also shares his trademark humor from dogs to squirrels, and his take on what it takes to lead with principle in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • MAGA Chaos, Nigeria Violence, & Trump’s China Test

    MAGA Chaos, Nigeria Violence, & Trump’s China Test
    Nov 12 2025
    Ben Domenech breaks down the growing fractures inside the American right and whether we are witnessing the beginnings of a MAGA movement crack-up. He’s joined by Mariam Wahba from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to unpack the Christian persecution crisis in Nigeria, and by Michael Sobolik of the Hudson Institute to analyze Trump’s second-term China policy from TikTok to Taiwan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Democrats Are Now the Party of Socialists and Would-Be Assassins

    Democrats Are Now the Party of Socialists and Would-Be Assassins
    Nov 5 2025
    Ben Domenech dives into New York City’s shocking election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani and what it reveals about the far-left takeover of the Democratic Party. National Review columnist Caroline Downey joins to unpack Gen Z’s role, class resentment, and how socialism is reshaping America’s biggest city. Then, author and scholar Charles Murray discusses his new book Taking Religion Seriously exploring faith, science, and why smart people still believe. They also reflect on Thomas Sowell’s legacy, art’s decline, and whether religion is returning to public life. Let us know your thoughts: What are your thoughts on the financial burden with streaming services in order to watch your favorite sports games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • AOC Insists She's Not Crazy, Plus NBA Scandals and VA Elections

    AOC Insists She's Not Crazy, Plus NBA Scandals and VA Elections
    Oct 29 2025
    Ben Domenech dives into America’s political and cultural chaos in this episode of The Big Ben Show. He opens with a sharp look at the Democratic Party’s growing internal divide and how progressive elites have lost touch with working-class voters. Next, journalist Ethan Strauss joins to unpack the FBI’s explosive NBA gambling investigation, revealing insider betting, mob ties, and why legalized sports betting may be eroding trust in the game. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares discusses how his race has become a referendum on decency and what rising crime and weak prosecution mean for voters. Finally, Ben breaks down Taylor Sheridan’s move from Paramount to NBC, exploring what it says about the power of creators in today’s streaming wars. Let us know your thoughts: What do you think about the threat of a Democratic Party that is run by its most extreme members? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • What It’s Like to Cover Trump’s Whirlwind

    What It’s Like to Cover Trump’s Whirlwind
    Oct 24 2025
    In this bonus episode of The Big Ben Show, host Ben Domenech sits down with Brent Scher, editor-in-chief at The Daily Wire for a candid discussion on the future of journalism and political media. They explore how the news landscape is shifting, what independent media means for public trust, and how new voices are challenging legacy outlets. From newsroom culture and political coverage to the influence of social platforms, Ben and Brent unpack what’s changing and what journalists, creators, and audiences should expect next. Recorded in Palo Alto, this wide-ranging conversation offers sharp insights into media, politics, and the evolving role of storytelling in democracy. What do you think is the biggest change in journalism today? 🎙️ Listen and SUBSCRIBE for more candid conversations on speech, culture, media power, and politics. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fRPRZRNC9O7S8u40CSk2D Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-ben-show/id1556479134 Follow The Big Ben Show on all social platforms: X: https://x.com/BigBenShowFox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigbenshowfox/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Winning the War, Losing a Generation: Israel, Sobriety & America’s Shift

    Winning the War, Losing a Generation: Israel, Sobriety & America’s Shift
    Oct 22 2025
    In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech unpacks a defining question of our time: What happens when you win the war but lose a generation? Ben explores how Israel’s global image is shifting among Gen Z, young Christians, and American conservatives and why social media, faith, and foreign policy are reshaping how a new generation views the Middle East, Trump, and America’s role in the world. Later, Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson joins to break down President Trump’s brokered ceasefire deal in Israel, what it means for Netanyahu, JD Vance, and the future of “America First” foreign policy. Then, journalist Katie Herzog sits down with Ben to discuss her new book Drink Your Way Sober, a science-based approach to recovery that challenges traditional AA methods. They explore the rise of Gen Z sobriety, faith in modern America, and why our cultural relationship with alcohol is changing. Let us know your thoughts: Will JD Vance be the next President of The United States in 2028? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Virginia's Election Heats Up, and the Lawfare Backlash with Peter Navarro

    Virginia's Election Heats Up, and the Lawfare Backlash with Peter Navarro
    Oct 15 2025
    Ben kicks off with reaction to a breakthrough Middle East deal and why critics are suddenly quiet. Senior Editor of the Daily Caller, Amber Duke, joins to break down Virginia’s governor race, Spanberger’s debate stumbles, the Jay Jones text scandal, and how crime and school policies are driving voters. Peter Navarro then details his Reagan National arrest, his executive privilege fight, and his case against DOJ and the FBI, plus what it means for 2025 and China. Ben closes on cable’s collapse, why the NFL rules the bundle, and where streaming consolidation is headed. COMMENT DOWN BELOW: which streaming services feel essential vs easy to drop, and how much you’re willing to pay for TV/streaming for your household. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins