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Mamma mia, I got stories... Contact Ben: Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com Follow and connect with the show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenstortinishow/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=bad21c1a284e4cfd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-stortini-show/id1796438418 Theme song produced by: SpSnooze

4d ago

Hey Mambo! | Ep #75 - A Monkey Named Scarface, Pink Cadillacs & Real Magic

Imagine, if you will… Parkdale, Toronto, around 2003. It’s one or two in the morning, and a real wiseguy at the Cadillac Lounge asks us if we want to join them at a backyard party. Naturally, we oblige. When we arrive, the backyard looks like a scene from a dream: a giant treehouse, lights everywhere, and a Home Alone-style wire running from the treehouse to an upstairs bedroom. But it’s what we discover inside that bedroom that will stay with me forever. Speaking of the Cadillac Lounge, I also met a true Toronto legend there: Mysterion the Mind Reader. Not only did he make time stand still, but he also did something unlike anything I had ever witnessed before. I saw it with my own two eyes, and I’ll always remember that what I witnessed was real. Throw a little Dean Martin into the mix, and you have an episode that feels like a movie itself. Enjoy! Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you'll join the journey! Contact Ben: Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com Podcast links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow "The Ben Stortini Show" Soundtrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uioR9W1oNHpRp6LTUFaDv?si=bc9643d260954d0f
Aug 28

Time Travellin’ | Dufferin Bus Chaos, One-of-a-Kind People & Blue Iversons | Ep #74

This episode is a journey through time, Toronto and the strange dimensions in between. While training for my next race, I crossed paths with three unforgettable people who seemed like travellers from the future—sent back to remind us to live freely and be ourselves. Then we jump through a portal to Toronto in 2009, where a hot summer ride on the Dufferin bus gets very messy. From there, we travel further into the past for a pre-9/11 border-shopping adventure involving the original blue-tipped Iversons and a U.S. border officer with other plans. Plus, I shout out what might be Toronto’s best fried chicken sandwich—and much more. Pause your clocks, dim the lights and prepare to travel through the past, the future and dimensions beyond explanation. Remember: being one of a kind and not like everyone else is the real win. Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you'll join the journey! Contact Ben: Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com Podcast links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow "The Ben Stortini Show" Soundtrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uioR9W1oNHpRp6LTUFaDv?si=bc9643d260954d0f
Aug 21

Born to Be a Soldier | 4Runner Thieves, Duathlon Training & Why I Hate Golf | Ep #73

Seven people once tried to steal my 4Runner while my family slept. Then, last Friday, my lady called to say a man on a motorcycle was following her. The message is simple: stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. Protect your family, be a soldier, and be a lion. I also talk about duathlon training, running to Mystikal, why I hate golf and poker, and Toronto’s best cookies—Craig’s Cookies. I hope this episode motivates you to go hard in the yard because, just like Mystikal, I was born to be a soldier. Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you'll join the journey! Contact Ben: Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com Podcast links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow "The Ben Stortini Show" Soundtrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uioR9W1oNHpRp6LTUFaDv?si=bc9643d260954d0f
Aug 14

Take A Deuce In A Field | Triathlon, AI & A Garbage Bag of Green | Ep #72

I bought a tri bike, so I guess I’m doing a triathlon. My addictive personality is officially locked in. I also saw a man at the gym who triggered a bizarre Toronto memory from 2003 involving a garbage bag of green, green lights, and aquariums everywhere. Then last night’s power outage got me thinking about Silicon Valley comparing AI to electricity—and why some tech nerds need to do a little more than just touch grass. Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you'll join the journey! Contact Ben: Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com Podcast links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow "The Ben Stortini Show" Soundtrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uioR9W1oNHpRp6LTUFaDv?si=bc9643d260954d0f
Aug 7

Return Of The Mack w/ Adam Alessandrini | Ep #71 - 3rd Place Nationals

I had to get my guy, Adam "Iron Drini" Alessandrini, back on the show to let him shine. After competing at the Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals last week, he brought home a 3rd-place finish in his age group. I couldn't be more proud or happier for him, so this episode is dedicated to you, Adam. We talk about what it was really like preparing for the competition, the highs and lows of the journey, what it felt like stepping onto the stage, and how it felt once it was all over. This episode offers a genuine behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to be a bodybuilder. Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you'll join the journey! Contact Ben: Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com Podcast links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow "The Ben Stortini Show" Soundtrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uioR9W1oNHpRp6LTUFaDv?si=bc9643d260954d0f
Jul 22

Attack Of The Monster Energy Zombies | Ep #70 - Quebec Was A Trip!

The moment we touched down in Quebec, I could smell the Monster Energy drinks. The Esso green drink fiends were everywhere—it felt like we were under attack. The real reason we were there, though, was to welcome my sister's new baby. I couldn't be more proud of her. I also tell the story of dropping my little lady off at summer camp in The Beaches... some people really just need to relax. I pay tribute to the legends Prodigy and Johnny P (RIP), and explain how Ben Simmons and the number 25 somehow found their way into my workouts. This one was a fun ride. Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you'll join the journey! Contact Ben: Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com Podcast links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow "The Ben Stortini Show" Soundtrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uioR9W1oNHpRp6LTUFaDv?si=bc9643d260954d0f
Jul 10

Hooked Like Dope | Ep. #69 - Maybe Grandma Was Right

My grandma (RIP) always told me I should be an actor. So, Grandma, I'm going to give this my all—my everything. After having my first audition just a week ago, I received another callback after sending in my second self-tape, making me two for two: two self-tapes, two callbacks. I can't explain how much fun I'm having since I started exploring this world. It really does feel like this is what I should be doing. Maybe my grandma was right. This episode is about exactly that. I've caught the bug, and now I'm Hooked Like Dope to this game. Let me explain. Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you'll join the journey! Contact Ben: Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com Podcast links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow "The Ben Stortini Show" Soundtrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uioR9W1oNHpRp6LTUFaDv?si=bc9643d260954d0f
Jul 3

Juice | Ep #68 - First Audition!

I've always wanted to entertain. I've always wanted to be in front of the camera. So I finally took the first steps toward making that happen. I may be 46, but you're never too old to pursue your dreams. I got myself an agent, was asked to film a self-tape for a commercial, received a callback from the casting agency, and had my very first audition this week. I'm smiling as I write this because I know my heart is in it. I can't tell you how much fun I had. Whether I get the role or not, this was an incredible experience—one that challenged me, helped me grow, and reminded me why I wanted to do this in the first place. Deep down, I know I'm not going to stop. I feel a change is coming. Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you'll join the journey! Contact Ben: Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com Podcast links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow "The Ben Stortini Show" Soundtrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uioR9W1oNHpRp6LTUFaDv?si=bc9643d260954d0f

Mamma mia, I got stories... Contact Ben: Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com Follow and connect with the show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenstortinishow/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=bad21c1a284e4cfd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-stortini-show/id1796438418 Theme song produced by: SpSnooze

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Ben Stortini
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

81
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