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The world is confusing. Ben Cohen and Michael Parker are here to help make sense of it through highly intelligent, hilarious banter.

The Bantercast The Bantercast

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 8 Ratings

The world is confusing. Ben Cohen and Michael Parker are here to help make sense of it through highly intelligent, hilarious banter.

    Bantercast #71: The Impeachment Special

    Bantercast #71: The Impeachment Special

    In this special episode of The Bantercast, Ben Cohen and Michael Parker discuss the first day of impeachment hearings. How clear cut was the case against Trump? Did the Democrats do a good job communicating the severity of Trump's alleged crimes, and were Republicans effective in countering it? Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe! 

    • 52 min
    Bantercast #70: I Am Not Your Guru - Tony Robbins And Guru Worship

    Bantercast #70: I Am Not Your Guru - Tony Robbins And Guru Worship

    In this episode of The Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss Tony Robbins and the rising popularity of self help gurus on social media. Why are we so enamored with gurus? Why do we always look to others for enlightenment and spiritual guidance, and what is it about Donald Trump that makes people think he has the answers to their problems? 

    • 1 hr
    Bantercast #69: Death, Dying And The Afterlife

    Bantercast #69: Death, Dying And The Afterlife

    In this episode of The Bantercast, hosts Ben Cohen and Michael Parker discuss death, dying and the afterlife. Ben recently lost his grandmother and a good friend, so has been dealing with the after effects of death. Why is it we have such a hard time with death in the West? What do we gain by confronting death and dying, and what should we think about the afterlife? This episode isn't depressing, but rather a how-to guide on how to think about something that is going to happen to all of us. 

    • 52 min
    Bantercast #68: Why Being In Your 30's Sucks

    Bantercast #68: Why Being In Your 30's Sucks

    In your 20's, you think you rule the world. In your 30's, you learn you don't even rule yourself. Why is this decade the most challenging for so many people? Ben Cohen and Michael Parker discuss!! 

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Bantercast #67: The Random Bollocks Episode

    Bantercast #67: The Random Bollocks Episode

    In this episode, Ben and Michael talk about completely random bollocks. From micro forests in figs (yes, figs have micro forests) to radical theories on global warming and how to talk to Trump supporters, this episode truly has it all. 

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Bantercast #66: The Magical Cactus - Healing With San Pedro

    Bantercast #66: The Magical Cactus - Healing With San Pedro

    In this episode of The Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss Michael's profound experience with the psychoactive cactus, San Pedro. Michael suffered from extreme depression, anxiety and panic attacks, and has been using several plant medicines to heal himself. You do not want to miss this episode! 

    • 1 hr 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Xxdythra ,

Love podcast. Sound issues!

I love this podcast. Please fix Ben’s sound level so he is as loud as the other speakers. Perhaps Ben is not speaking into the microphone? Thanks!

Dave Mao ,

Hilarious conversations, serious topics, fantastic guests

Found my new commute podcast. Keep'em coming!

FlipMyCollar ,

The greatest podcast in the galaxy

This podcast is the best, and I'm not just saying that because Im biased.

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