yapfest ft. ben and lola

yapfest ft. ben and lola

hello yappers! join best friends ben and lola as they make sense of the world by discussing topics such as which fictional book character to simp over, the history of carabiners, disengaging your temporal mandibular joint, and more!

  1. 05/28/2025

    episode 24 - malört, religious trauma, and the second city pope

    Ben and Lola discuss their religious upbringings, the most *disgusting* beverage in Chicago, and the new Pope. Instagram: yapfest.podcast Tiktok: yapfest.podcast Email: yapfest.pod@gmail.com Mental health resources HERE! ↓ Warm lines (don't call police!): LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) Run by and for Trans people. English and español. StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 24/7 - Centers Native Americans and Alaska Natives Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209 24/7 - Trans-led and operated Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888407-4515 Trained peer supporters (List curated by @inclusivetherapists on Instagram) Additional resources ↓ The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via chat, text, or phone GLAAD: glaad.org Has resources on how to get involved in advocacy, as well as support for those feeling affected by policies and media coverage. PFLAG: pflag.org Local chapters offer support for LGBTQ individuals and their families, creating safe spaces and support systems. ACLU: aclu.org The ACLU'S LGBTQ rights project provides advocacy and legal resources, as well as updates on protections for the community. Lambda Legal: lambdalegal.org Provides legal support and guidance on discrimination cases involving LGBTQ individuals. (Sourced from @midwestern.lesbian on Instagram)

    50 min
  2. 05/14/2025

    episode 23 - our addictive personalities, shoes, and ben's first garden gummy

    Ben and Lola discuss the trials and tribulations of their addictive personalities. Instagram: yapfest.podcast Tiktok: yapfest.podcast Email: yapfest.pod@gmail.com Mental health resources HERE! ↓ Warm lines (don't call police!): LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) Run by and for Trans people. English and español. StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 24/7 - Centers Native Americans and Alaska Natives Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209 24/7 - Trans-led and operated Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888407-4515 Trained peer supporters (List curated by @inclusivetherapists on Instagram) Additional resources ↓ The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via chat, text, or phone GLAAD: glaad.org Has resources on how to get involved in advocacy, as well as support for those feeling affected by policies and media coverage. PFLAG: pflag.org Local chapters offer support for LGBTQ individuals and their families, creating safe spaces and support systems. ACLU: aclu.org The ACLU'S LGBTQ rights project provides advocacy and legal resources, as well as updates on protections for the community. Lambda Legal: lambdalegal.org Provides legal support and guidance on discrimination cases involving LGBTQ individuals. (Sourced from @midwestern.lesbian on Instagram)

    45 min
  3. 03/12/2025

    episode 20 - our pets, ben ate what?, and lola the escape artist

    Ben and Lola tell pet stories; Lola explains how she broke out of her house as a child; Ben has an unconventional snack preference.Instagram: yapfest.podcastTiktok: yapfest.podcastEmail: yapfest.pod@gmail.comMental health resources HERE! ↓Warm lines (don't call police!):LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme lensTrans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada)Run by and for Trans people. English and español.StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-848324/7 - Centers Native Americans and Alaska NativesThrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-820924/7 - Trans-led and operatedWildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888407-4515Trained peer supporters(List curated by @inclusivetherapists on Instagram)Additional resources ↓The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via chat, text, or phoneGLAAD: glaad.orgHas resources on how to get involved in advocacy, as well as support for those feeling affected by policies and media coverage.PFLAG: pflag.orgLocal chapters offer support for LGBTQ individuals and their families, creating safe spaces and support systems.ACLU: aclu.orgThe ACLU'S LGBTQ rights project provides advocacy and legal resources, as well as updates on protections for the community.Lambda Legal: lambdalegal.orgProvides legal support and guidance on discrimination cases involving LGBTQ individuals.(Sourced from @midwestern.lesbian on Instagram)

    50 min
  4. 03/05/2025

    episode 19 - awards season, ben's new cat, and oscars predictions

    Ben explains EGOT history, talks about his new cat, and the pair discuss their Oscars predictions. Instagram: yapfest.podcast Tiktok: yapfest.podcast Email: yapfest.pod@gmail.com Mental health resources HERE! ↓ Warm lines (don't call police!): LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) Run by and for Trans people. English and español. StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 24/7 - Centers Native Americans and Alaska Natives Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209 24/7 - Trans-led and operated Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888407-4515 Trained peer supporters (List curated by @inclusivetherapists on Instagram) Additional resources ↓ The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via chat, text, or phone GLAAD: glaad.org Has resources on how to get involved in advocacy, as well as support for those feeling affected by policies and media coverage. PFLAG: pflag.org Local chapters offer support for LGBTQ individuals and their families, creating safe spaces and support systems. ACLU: aclu.org The ACLU'S LGBTQ rights project provides advocacy and legal resources, as well as updates on protections for the community. Lambda Legal: lambdalegal.org Provides legal support and guidance on discrimination cases involving LGBTQ individuals. (Sourced from @midwestern.lesbian on Instagram)

    48 min
  5. 02/12/2025

    episode 17 - yapfest unsolved (part 2)

    Ben and Lola discuss the Zodiac killer, the 8-day bride, and Jack the Ripper. [CONTENT WARNING] This episode contains descriptions of graphic violence against women that may be upsetting. Instagram: yapfest.podcast Tiktok: yapfest.podcast Email: yapfest.pod@gmail.com Mental health resources HERE! ↓ Warm lines (don't call police!): LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) Run by and for Trans people. English and español. StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 24/7 - Centers Native Americans and Alaska Natives Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209 24/7 - Trans-led and operated Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888407-4515 Trained peer supporters (List curated by @inclusivetherapists on Instagram) Additional resources ↓ The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via chat, text, or phone GLAAD: glaad.org Has resources on how to get involved in advocacy, as well as support for those feeling affected by policies and media coverage. PFLAG: pflag.org Local chapters offer support for LGBTQ individuals and their families, creating safe spaces and support systems. ACLU: aclu.org The ACLU'S LGBTQ rights project provides advocacy and legal resources, as well as updates on protections for the community. Lambda Legal: lambdalegal.org Provides legal support and guidance on discrimination cases involving LGBTQ individuals. (Sourced from @midwestern.lesbian on Instagram)

    59 min

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hello yappers! join best friends ben and lola as they make sense of the world by discussing topics such as which fictional book character to simp over, the history of carabiners, disengaging your temporal mandibular joint, and more!