Best Ben Olson Podcasts (2026)

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Seeing Red(Flags) (Vanderpump Rules S12E5) 1:02:22

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Lisa gives Marcus an opportunity to DJ a premiere party at SUR. Venus attempts to mend his friendship with Kim. Shayne dates two girls at the same time. Audrey tells Angelica about Chris and Jason’s other job, which leads to explosive consequences. Full video and ad-free & bonus episodes at patreon.com/VanderpumpRobs Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS…

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#099 Jonathan Swanson: Scaling Thumbtack, 10x Delegation, and Designing an Ideal Life 56:21

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:30) - Who are your heroes? (00:09:26) - The infancy and evolution of Athena (00:15:12) - Inflection points (00:18:14) - Jonathan’s reasoning for going public with interviews (00:20:08) - How do you pick countries to work in? (00:22:41) - Who is the core Athena customer? (00:28:09) - Jonathan’s 6 EAs (00:32:13) - Su…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 1-6-2026 1:16

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"Stranger Things" Documentary Gets Release Date, Travis Kelce Tiptoes Around Retirement Talk, Post Malone Plans To Release Two New Albums In 2026… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Grades First, LSAT Later (Ep. 540) 1:17:55

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A student writes in asking whether they should focus on studying for the LSAT while having a low GPA. Ben and Nathan advise them to prioritize focusing on earning the best possible grades before beginning LSAT prep. Also in this episode: - A question about choosing between law schools with a $15,000 difference - Advice a student received from anoth…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 1-5-2026 1:28

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31st Annual Critics Choice Awards, Billy Joel Gives First Live Performance Since Brain Condition Diagnosis, BTS Officially Announces 5th Album, "Avatar 3" Passes Billion-Dollar Mark… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Pour Decisions (Vanderpump Rules S12E4) 1:03:38

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Kim plans a girls’ night that descends into madness when Natalie refuses to ignore their problems. Chris helps Audrey move into her new apartment. Jason attempts to reconnect with Angelica after an awkward situation. Full video and ad-free episodes at patreon.com/VanderpumpRobs Read Kate’s Substack and Rob’s Substack Buy Kate's book Advertise with …

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Higher Medians for 2025 (Ep. 539) 1:39:39

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The ABA has released new 509 data revealing how LSAT and GPA medians have shifted over the past year, along with updated data into how schools are distributing scholarships. Ben and Nathan break down the numbers and react to several schools that have made significant changes. Also in this episode: - How to handle LSAT questions you’ve seen before -…

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Ep 1407 Homes for Homeless Animals 53:55

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When the daughter’s pet dog passed on after many years of friendship, she became very sad and teared up. Hoping to ease her pain at the passing of her good friend, I said, “Honey, life is a succession of good dogs!” Not too much longer, the daughter started pestering for a new dog. After an extended search, we were presented with a choice between t…

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Guillermo Zapata 13:45

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Rob sat down with SUR co-owner Guillermo Zapata at SUR just before a Vanderpump Rules watch party to talk all things restaurant life, reality TV, and what may be coming next! Support the podcast at Patreon.com/VanderpumpRobs Read Kate’s Substack and Rob’s Substack Buy Kate's book Advertise with Vanderpump Robs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co…

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Ben and Nathan Get Roasted (Ep. 538) 1:50:56

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The internet is full of opinions, and not all of them are kind. This week, Ben and Nathan dig into a reddit thread, reacting to some of the tougher criticisms aimed at the Demon and our co-hosts. Also in this episode: - Ben and Nathan react to Washington’s decision to retroactively lower its bar passage score - A listener asks whether applying Earl…

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Local Foods Act Legislation: Should government be forced to accomodate local food? 53:53

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The label on the meat package reads, “Product of USA.” But the meat in the package could have come from Australia, Brazil or China, and be from one animal or hundreds of animals. This leads us to ask: Should government be forced to accommodate local food farms? The 1406th edition of the Food Chain Radio Podcast with Michael Olson features Judith Mc…

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Loose Lips and Deep Rifts (Southern Charm S11E5) 10:10

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[Here's a Patreon Preview...Enjoy!] Craig throws his first pool party since his breakup and Austen is a no-show. Salley finds herself in multiple arguments as she spreads deeply personal gossip about Molly and is confronted by Venita about Craig. Full video and ad-free episodes at patreon.com/VanderpumpRobs Read Kate’s Substack and Rob’s Substack B…

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Crash Out Queens (Vanderpump Rules S12E3) 1:02:51

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Lisa organizes the annual SUR photoshoot where new hostess Angelica catches Jason’s eye. Venus confronts Marcus and Kim about their on-again/off-again relationship. Natalie and Shayne go on their first date, but things go awry at Angelica’s pool party. Full video and ad-free episodes at patreon.com/VanderpumpRobs Read Kate’s Substack and Rob’s Subs…

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FTC Labels ABA a Monopoly (Ep. 537) 1:30:08

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The FTC submitted a letter to the Texas Supreme Court supporting its decision to drop the ABA as the state’s official accreditor. Ben and Nathan agree that the ABA has been slow to modernize and often lags behind student needs, but they don’t fully align with the FTC’s reasoning. Also in this episode: - A listener asks whether to choose a part-time…

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A Moveable Beast (Southern Charm S11E4) 15:04

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[This one's a Premium preview!] As Whitner's literary-themed party continues, Craig pushes Shep to reveal a damaging rumor about Austen; Molly takes aim at Salley after dibs are called on more than one guy in the group. Full video and ad-free episodes at patreon.com/VanderpumpRobs Read Kate’s Substack and Rob’s Substack Buy Kate's book This episode…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 12-12-2025 1:45

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Clair Obscur Wins Game Of The Year, Disney Partners with OpenAI, New Hunger Games Movie, Supergirl Preview, Voice Actor Jim Ward of 'The Fairly OddParents' Died… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Ep 1405: Nutritional Epigenetics & The Decline of Children's Brains 53:52

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A recent review of U.S. special education data revealed a three-fold increase in autism and a four-fold increase in delayed development among public school children. That leads us to ask: Can bad food make good genes go bad? The 1405th edition of the Food Chain Radio Podcast with Michael Olson features Dr. Renee Dufault, Executive Director and Prin…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 12-11-2025 1:47

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Andy Dick Apparent Overdose, Martha Stewart Wants Her Body To Be Composted, 2026 Met Gala Co-Chairs Named, Justin Timberlake Health Update… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Manifest and Chill (Vanderpump Rules S12E2) with @SexyFountainSoda 1:15:03

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Audrey throws a glamorous 22nd birthday party where she cozies up to Chris, the new bartender. Lisa confronts Marcus. Venus attempts to broker peace between Natalie and Kim, but things go south when Marcus gets involved. Follow Kristina @SexyFountainSoda on TikTok and Instagram Full video and ad-free episodes at patreon.com/VanderpumpRobs Read Kate…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 12-10-2025 1:41

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Most Popular Touring Artists Of The Millennium Revealed, Today Show Names Sheinelle Jones Fourth Hour Co-Host, Mariah Carey's Final Vegas Show To Stream Live On TikTok, Lively And Baldoni Civil Trial Date Postponed… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 12-9-2025 1:38

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Paramount Launches Hostile Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery After Netflix Deal Announcement, 2026 Golden Globe Nominations, Report: Kimmel Contract Extension At ABC, Mariah Carey Ties Billboard Hot 100 Record… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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The One-Point Difference (Ep. 536) 1:04:00

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Ben and Nathan dig into a striking chart showing dozens of schools clustering their LSAT medians at 150 and 160, while almost nobody reports 149 or 159. They break down why schools chase these round-number medians, how it leads to irrational admissions behavior, and what it means for applicants trying to play the rankings game. Also in this episode…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 12-8-2025 1:59

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Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Wedding Speculation, Netflix To Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery Assets In $82B Deal, Five Nights At Freddy's 2, Miley Talks About Dolly’s Health Challenges… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 12-5-2025 1:39

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Five Nights At Freddy's Will Be Big This Weekend, Rosemont Police Find No Evidence To Support Tara Reid Claims She Was Drugged At Hotel Bar, Grateful Dead Break Guinness Record, Hilary Duff Announces Vegas Shows… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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A Novel Approach (Southern Charm S11E3) 8:43

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[This one's a Premium preview!] We begin with some Mormon Wives talk, then Austen’s FOMO for the single life grows as Craig sets his sights on new girl Charley. When the gang gets together for Whitner’s literary-themed birthday, an innocent comment about a hot tub threatens to destroy a friendship. Full video and ad-free episodes at patreon.com/Van…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 12-4-2025 1:26

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Euphoria Season 3, YouTube Says Australia Social Media Ban Will Make Children "Less Safe", Former Home Improvement Actor Arrested, Stranger Things 5 Sets Viewer Record… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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SUR-ving Drama (Vanderpump Rules S12E1) with Jesse Farrar 1:10:17

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Lisa Vanderpump shepherds a group of bartenders and servers through life at SUR; Natalie gets a frosty reception from Kim and Demy when she returns from a weeklong suspension; Shayne flaunts another girl in Natalie's face. Watch Jesse on the GoOffKings stream and hear him on Your Kickstarter Sucks Full video and ad-free episodes at patreon.com/Vand…

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Ep 1404 House 453 - Immunity for Pesticide Manufacturers? 53:50

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On August 10, 2018, a California jury awarded Benecia public school landscaper Dewayne Lee Johnson $289 million for the non-Hodgkin lymphoma he claimed was caused by exposure to Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller. That award leads us to ask: Should manufacturers be held accountable for the consequences of their pesticides? The 1404the edition of the Foo…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 12-3-3035 1:43

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Dave Coulier Announces New Cancer Diagnosis, Miley Cyrus Engaged, Bonnaroo 2026 Lineup, Kelly Clarkson Joins Billions Club… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 12-2-2025 1:41

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Age Verification Online, Music Piracy Court Case, Rihanna Album Milestone, New Nick Jonas Album On The Way… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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How to Take Your Last LSAT (Ep. 535) 1:04:43

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A listener writes in asking how to handle the pressure of their final official LSAT attempt. Ben and Nathan remind them that their highest score on record, a 165, is already strong enough for full scholarships at many law schools. They encourage the listener to let go of perfectionism, be comfortable with not finishing a section, and approach test …

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 12-1-2025 1:55

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Zootopia 2 Dominating Movies, Eminem Joins Jack White On Stage At Lions Halftime Show, Benny Blanco's Mom’s Home Invasion, Super Bowl To Include Multi-lingual Signing… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Thirsty Girls (Vanderpump Rules S5E4) with Alana Hope Levinson 52:37

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Scheana shuts down Lala's attempts at friendship in an effort to please Katie and her bridesmaids. Meanwhile, James is flying high when his pageant queen girlfriend comes to town for the summer. Katie lashes out at Schwartz after learning he's secretly seeking therapy. Listen to Alana's podcast The Outfit and follow her on Instagram Watch and liste…

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Making Waves (Southern Charm S11E2) with Stefan Heck 51:07

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Salley hosts a beach party in the hope of getting closer to Craig, but it’s her friend Charley who captures his attention. Austen’s relationship hits a rough patch when Madison reveals a secret to Audrey. Watch Stefan on GoOffKings on Twitch, or listen on Blocked Party Watch and listen to this entire episode ad-free at patreon.com/VanderpumpRobs 50…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 11-26-2025 1:45

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"Stranger Things" Season 5 Streaming, Robert Irwin Wins "Dancing With The Stars", National Dog Show Tomorrow, Elton John’s Vision, Bieber's "Peaches" Cadillac For Sale… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 11-25-2025 1:21

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Jimmy Cliff Dead At 81, New Times Square Ball, Scarlett Johansson To Star In New 'Exorcist" Movie, Billie Eilish 3D Concert Film, Post Malone Feeding First Responders… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Law School Lowballs (Ep. 534) 1:45:58

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A listener writes in after a disappointing first round of scholarship offers. Ben and Nathan explain that initial offers are rarely a school’s best, they’re just the starting point. They reassure the listener that more and better offers are still on the way. Also in this episode: - Whether taking the January LSAT is too late to apply this cycle - Q…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 11-24-2025 2:03

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'Wicked: For Good' Has Record Breaking Opening Weekend, Gold Pocket Watch From Titanic Sells For $2.3M, Warner Bros. Discovery Reviewing Bids, Olivia Dean Calls Out Ticketing Companies Over High Resale Price… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Ep 1244 Fast Food - Weeds of the Food Chain 53:51

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Michael Olson hoss Professor Catherine Keske, Ag Economist, University of California, Merced & Author, “Fast Food is Comforting, But…,” It does not take long for weeds to take over one’s garden. The same can be said for how quickly fast food can displace good food in one’s diet. And so we ask: How does fast food displace good food? Topics include t…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 11-21-2025 1:38

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The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping Preview, Universal Kid-Oriented Theme Park, NBC's Christmas In Rockefeller Center Performers, Music Labels Sign With AI Company… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 11-20-2025 1:43

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"Wicked 2" Aiming For Year's Biggest Debut, Post Malone Settles Custody Battle, Miss Universe Contestant Falls Off Stage, Amazon Prime TV Shows To Get AI Recaps… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC

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Single and Ready to Mingle (Southern Charm S11E1) with Mike Hale 40:54

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Craig is figuring out single life following his break-up; Patricia organises a baby shower for the heavily pregnant Madison; Venita and Salley's budding friendship encounters an unexpected challenge. Listen to Mike's Podcast Your Kickstarter Sucks Watch and listen to this entire episode ad-free at patreon.com/VanderpumpRobs Read Kate’s Substack and…

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Entertainment News Nuggets - 11-19-2025 1:47

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Macy's Floats For Thanksgiving Day Parade, Clair Obscur Racks Up 12 Game Award Nominations, Cynthia Erivo Performing At Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, Ariana Grande Hints "Eternal Sunshine Tour" May Be "One Last Hurrah"... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MWC