'Vibing The Apocalypse'
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Vibing The Apocalypse is your go-to podcast for an extraordinary mix of humor, insight, and end-times curiosity. Hosted by Ben Brown, aka The Fresh King Benjamin, a former Mormon polygamist turned stand-up comedian, this show delves into apocalyptic scenarios with a comedic twist. Ben brings his unique life experiences and humor, honed in his successful ”The Comedy Rumble” shows, to every episode. Whether you’re here for the laughs or the intriguing discussions, get ready to vibe through the apocalypse with a fresh perspective and a lot of laughs.
Now Available On All Podcast Platforms
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Cults, Capitalism, and Cell Phones: A Modern Survival Guide
In this episode of 'Vibing the Apocalypse', host Fresh King Benjamin welcomes guest Stephani Lucas to discuss the apocalypse, embracing spirituality over organized religion, and thriving in a fast-changing world. Lucas shares her journey from being deeply embedded in the corporate world of insurance and finance to embracing her witchy, spiritual side, highlighting the importance of personal sovereignty, connecting with nature, and self-care. They delve into practical tips for living sustainably, such as regenerative farming, reducing exposure to electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs), and the benefits of mineral supplements. The conversation also touches on the destructive impacts of capitalism, the potential of sacred geometry, and the importance of aligning with the Earth's frequencies for healing and growth. Additionally, the episode teases future discussions on the significance of water in the context of climate change and personal well-being.
00:00 Welcome to Vibing the Apocalypse00:29 Upcoming Comedy Show Announcement01:51 Meet Stephani Lucas: A Witchy Financial Expert03:13 Stephani's Journey from Corporate to Witchcraft05:31 Rejecting Cults and Embracing Spirituality07:41 Navigating the Modern World with Ancient Wisdom14:15 Taking Control of Your Health in a Toxic World22:32 The Magic of Gardening and Reconnecting with Nature30:47 Exploring EMF Protection and Quantum Energy32:01 Disconnecting for Health: The Impact of EMFs and Technology33:24 The Earth's Changing Frequencies and Human Impact33:39 Healing Vibrations and the Power of Frequencies36:07 The Environmental and Health Costs of Modern Convenience37:31 Reconnecting with Cooking: An Art Form Lost to Convenience38:56 The Dangers of Processed Foods and Embracing Organic40:25 Apocalypse Now: Climate Change and Environmental Degradation47:10 Sacred Geometry, Teleportation, and the Mysteries of the Pyramids51:39 Alien Encounters and the Unveiling of Truths54:18 Wrapping Up: Apocalypse Preparation and Final Thoughts
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
ENCORE: The Fresh King Benjamin on "A Is For Adversity w / Jen Banks"
Ben Brown, also known as the Fresh King Benjamin, is a stand-up comedian who grew up in a Mormon polygamist compound. He uses his comedy to share his experiences and start conversations about Mormonism. Ben has faced some pushback from active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but he believes that comedy can help bridge the gap and create understanding. He sees humor as a transcendent value that allows people to find something funny in difficult situations and not let them have power over them. Ben's goal is to elevate people's energy through comedy and help them respond to challenges as their best selves.
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Harnessing the Power of Setting Boundaries
In this episode of 'Vibing the Apocalypse', host Fresh King Benjamin discusses the significance of setting personal boundaries as a key skill to navigate our post-apocalyptic world. Sharing his own experiences growing up in a polygamist Mormon compound and his subsequent escape into the outside world, Benjamin emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's self-worth and setting limits for self-preservation. He provides a four-step framework to setting effective boundaries: stating the inappropriate behavior, expressing how it makes you feel, describing the preferable behavior, and stating what you will do if your request is not honored. Benjamin advocates for the need to enforce respect and understanding in our dealings with others, considering the ever-increasing chaos of the world.
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Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Turtle Island: A Journey of Diversity and Healing in the Apocalypse
In this episode, The Fresh King Benjamin reflects on a recent show and shares his experience of performing while feeling sick. He then delves into the concept of Turtle Island as a way to understand the current state of the apocalypse in America. He discusses the white supremacist origins of Mormonism and how it shaped his worldview. The Fresh King Benjamin also shares his transformative trip to Uganda and the impact it had on his beliefs. He highlights the foundational sins of America, including the genocide of Native Americans and the enslavement of African people. Finally, he introduces the term 'diverse immunity' and emphasizes the value of diversity in communities. The conversation explores the concept of Turtle Island as a place of diversity and resources, where different cultures, ideas, and worldviews come together. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing this diversity to overcome challenges. The chapter also discusses the upcoming show and invites listeners to join the podcast as guests to share their skills and perspectives.
Takeaways
-Performing with grace and adapting to different circumstances is important in creative endeavors.-Understanding the white supremacist origins of certain ideologies can help in dismantling harmful beliefs.-Personal experiences and interactions with different cultures can challenge and change deeply ingrained beliefs.-Acknowledging and addressing the foundational sins of a nation is crucial for healing and progress.-The term 'Turtle Island' offers a more inclusive and indigenous perspective on the land now known as America.-Embracing diversity and valuing different perspectives can lead to stronger and more resilient communities. Turtle Island is a metaphor for the diverse and resourceful nature of humanity.-Embracing diversity and different ways of being human is crucial in facing apocalyptic challenges.-The podcast host invites listeners to attend the upcoming show and join as guests to share their skills and perspectives.
#TurtleIsland #DiverseImmunity #FreshKingBenjamin #ApocalypseNow #HealingAmerica #MormonismExposed #UgandaTrip #DiversityMatters #FoundationalSins #JoinThePodcast
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Summary
The conversation explores the role of art in the apocalypse and how it can be used for human connection, resourcefulness, and social change. It emphasizes the importance of embracing creativity and art in a world that often stifles it. The value of diversity and individual expression is highlighted, encouraging everyone to tap into their unique contribution. In this conversation, Emily and Benjamin discuss the role of art in the apocalypse and the power of creativity in times of crisis. They explore the concept of the unveiling of truth and the subsequent regeneration that comes from it. They also delve into the creative process and the importance of making the world beautiful and sacred. They emphasize the power of imagination and creation in shaping our reality and taking back our power. They discuss the surrendering of power to those in charge and the need to cultivate skills and be ethical. Finally, they highlight the importance of investing in our immediate surroundings and the human capacity for art and beauty.
Takeaways
-The apocalypse is a time of unveiling truth and the subsequent regeneration that comes from it.-Creativity and art play a crucial role in making the world beautiful and sacred.-Imagination and creation are powerful tools that allow us to shape our reality and take back our power.-It is important to cultivate skills, be ethical, and invest in our immediate surroundings.
#ArtInTheApocalypse #CreativityCanSaveUs #UnveilingTruthRegeneratingBeauty #MakeTheWorldSacred #PowerOfImagination #SurviveAndThriveWithArt #CreativityDiversityEthics
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Practically Magic02:24 Background on the Apocalypse07:14 Art as a Means of Human Connection17:26 Art as Resourcefulness and Problem Solving27:20 Art as a Tool for Social Movement and Cultural Shifts38:20 Embracing Creativity and Art in the Apocalypse46:56 The Value of Diversity and Creative Expression50:15 Embracing Your Unique Contribution51:10 The Apocalypse and the Unveiling of Truth53:07 The Regeneration from the Wreckage of Truth54:27 The Descent and Divide in the Creative Process56:23 The Phases of an Apocalypse57:49 Exiting High Demand Religions and Cults58:46 The Power of Imagination and Creation59:16 Making the World Beautiful and Sacred01:01:13 The Power of Imagination and Creation01:02:11 The Power of Imagination and Creation01:03:17 Taking Back Our Power and Rebuilding01:04:17 Surrendering Power to Those in Charge01:05:41 Cultivating Skills and Being Ethical01:07:07 Investing in Our Immediate Surroundings01:08:30 Fearlessness in Seeking Truth and Creativity01:09:27 Art and Beauty in Times of Decline01:12:20 The Human Capacity for Art and Beauty
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Summary
The host discusses his childhood apocalyptic beliefs growing up in a Mormon polygamist compound and the structure of the apocalypse according to his religious teachings. He explores the concept of apocalyptic mythology and how it has been present in various cultures throughout history. The host also delves into the idea of cycles of history and how civilizations go through periods of growth, expansion, collapse, and rebirth. He explains the role of simulation and mythic frameworks in shaping our understanding of the world. The four phases of an apocalypse are discussed, including the breakage, fallout, stillness, and rebuilding. The host emphasizes the opportunity for change and rebuilding in the current global apocalypse, particularly in terms of working with the environment and creating abundance for everyone. In this episode, the host explores the concept of apocalypse and its impact on society. They discuss the need for serious conversations about adapting to a changing world and rebuilding in a new way. The host shares personal experiences of surviving apocalyptic events and emphasizes the possibility of creating a better future.
Takeaways
Apocalyptic beliefs and mythologies have been present in various cultures throughout history.
Apocalypses can be seen as cycles of history, with civilizations going through periods of growth, expansion, collapse, and rebirth.
Our understanding of the world is shaped by both physical reality and the mythic frameworks we operate in.
Apocalypses have four phases: breakage, fallout, stillness, and rebuilding.
The current global apocalypse presents an opportunity for change and rebuilding, particularly in terms of working with the environment and creating abundance for everyone. Apocalyptic events can serve as catalysts for change and growth.
It is important to have serious conversations about adapting to a changing world.
Personal apocalypses can lead to personal transformation and growth.
We have the opportunity to rebuild and create a new world.
Chapters
00:00Childhood Apocalyptic Beliefs
17:05Apocalyptic Mythology
21:12Cycles of History
27:37Simulation and Mythic Frameworks
31:29The Four Phases of an Apocalypse
44:10Opportunity for Change and Rebuilding
49:02Working with the Environment and Creating Abundance
02:00The Concept of Apocalypse
10:00The Impact of Apocalyptic Events
20:00Adapting to a Changing World
30:00The Role of Personal Apocalypse
40:00Rebuilding and Creating a New World
50:00Conclusion and Invitation to the Next Episode
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Summary
In this episode, The Fresh King Benjamin shares his personal journey from growing up in a Mormon polygamist compound to leaving the LDS Church and finding freedom. He discusses the concept of the apocalypse and the breaking of the old world, as well as his role as a prophet of Mormonism. The host also explores his experiences of discovering the falsehood of Mormonism and rebuilding his life. He shares his exploration of the wicked world and the transformative experience of attending Burning Man. In this episode, the host shares a profound experience he had at Burning Man, where he reflects on the cycles of history and the burning down of societies. He emphasizes the need for societal change and the opportunity to build something new that is more caring and inclusive. The host also discusses the severity of the climate apocalypse and the choices we have as a global community. The podcast aims to explore the meaning of the apocalypse and how to navigate various aspects of life during these apocalyptic times.
Takeaways
The host shares his personal journey of leaving a Mormon polygamist compound and the LDS Church, highlighting the process of deconstructing his beliefs and rebuilding his life.The concept of the apocalypse is discussed, emphasizing the breaking of the old world and the opportunity for rebuilding and creating a new world.The host explores the falsehood of Mormonism and the harm caused by the manipulation and control within the religion.The transformative experience of attending Burning Man is highlighted, showcasing the freedom and creativity found in the exploration of the wicked world. Apocalypses are part of the cycles of history, where societies build and then break down.The current burning down of society presents an opportunity to build something new that is more caring and inclusive.The severity of the climate apocalypse requires acknowledging our global community and taking care of all humans.The podcast aims to explore the meaning of the apocalypse and how to navigate relationships, finance, art, religion, government, and politics during these apocalyptic times.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Practically Magic02:23 The Apocalypse and the Breaking of the Old World05:14 Growing Up in a Mormon Polygamist Compound09:12 The Split in Mormonism and the AUB13:01 Becoming a Prophet of Mormonism14:45 Discovering the Falsehood of Mormonism22:31 Leaving the LDS Church and Rebuilding Life35:14 Exploring the Wicked World and Finding Freedom44:16 The Transformational Experience of Burning Man48:10 The Revelation at Burning Man49:08 Apocalypses as Cycles of History50:07 The Need for Societal Change51:06 Opportunity to Build Something New53:30 The Severity of the Climate Apocalypse55:23 Choices in the Global Apocalypse56:48 Exploring the Apocalypse57:44 Sharing the Beauty of the World58:11 Next Steps and Future Episodes
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Name: "Vibing The Apocalypse"
Host: The Fresh King Benjamin
Release Date: January 14, 2024
About: The Fresh King Benjamin is an escapee from a Mormon polygamist compound. He is a comedian and uses the art to bring awareness to injustices he has went through in his journey.
Where to listen: Ride The Wave Media Podcast Network
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