Podcast

The Smart Guide to Dumb Stuff w/ Bill and Ben

Comedy, Comedy Interviews, Improv

There's a lot of dumb stuff out there, you may as well get smarter about it.

Episodes
9
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
51 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

9 episodes, newest first

  1. Titus Wonk

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    Bill visits Ben and learns that he loves fancy tacos and no obligations. Ben's cat makes him realize something about himself. Animal matchmaker Titus Wonk joins the show to talk about birds' private parts and his OnlyFans account.

    1 hr
  2. Crispin Farmer, Esq.

    Episode 8

    Show notes

    During his injury update, Ben admits that he kind of wants to keep living with his mother. The guys play their weekly games, and Bill likes Domino's Pizza now. Finally, attorney Crispin Farmer, Esq. joins the show to drum up some business.and talk about representing a serial butt sniffer.

    51 min
  3. Tim Willy

    Episode 7

    Show notes

    Bill has a problematic "smog check" for his son's car. Then there's some cat puke talk before Ben brings on his old lifeguard friend, Tim Willy, who happens to be down on his luck.

    55 min
  4. Charlemagne

    Episode 6

    Show notes

    Ben has a brand new foot injury, imagine that. Bill's weekly game is scrutinized. Special guest and long-time Hollywood intimacy coordinator, Charlemagne, tells the guys about his sultry past with Geena Davis and his tendencies to get "blotto".

    52 min
  5. Jack Wilmington

    Episode 5

    Show notes

    Ben talks about his family vacay and his ear wax issues. Bill delivers his LA taco report and special guest and "hill" expert, Jack Wilmington, laments the loss of his missing daughter.

    50 min
  6. Gary Funk

    Episode 4

    Show notes

    Bill and Ben share their love for lunches.. Quaalude expert and special guest Gary Funk tells of his exploits in drugs, salons, and his friendship with Vince Gilligan.

    1 hr 5 min
  7. Brown Thomas

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    Ben's injury invokes a tragic childhood story, and Bill reveals his vanity. Beard expert Brown Thomas joins the guys to talk about human hair and the lack thereof.

    51 min
  8. Glem Burnish

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    Ben has a severe foot injury and is living with his mother. Special guest Dr. Glem Burnish delights the guys with stories of poo and pus.

    36 min
  9. Shaps Wheeling

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    Welcome to the Smart Guide to Dumb Stuff with Bill and Ben! In the inaugural episode, Ben tells Bill about his revolutionary new diet, remembers an old friend, and the weekly games are introduced. Stick around for special guest Shaps Wheeling who ends up loving Jesus!

    42 min