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!

Episodes

May 28, 2025 49 mins

Ben and Lola discuss their religious upbringings, the most *disgusting* beverage in Chicago, and the new Pope.


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Ben and Lola discuss the trials and tribulations of their addictive personalities.


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Ben and Lola talk about space.


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April 2, 2025 50 mins

Ben and Lola read Reddit posts.


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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...

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Ben explains EGOT history, talks about his new cat, and the pair discuss their Oscars predictions.


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Mark as Played

Ben and Lola take BuzzFeed quizzes.


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February 12, 2025 58 mins

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.


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February 5, 2025 57 mins

Ben and Lola explore the cold cases of Lizzie Borden, the Chicago Tylenol Murders, and the Black Dahlia.


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January 29, 2025 55 mins

Ben and Lola spell for their lives.


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Ben and Lola discuss Riverdale; Lola explores etymology; Ben and Lola discuss language.


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Ben and Lola recap 2024.


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Ben and Lola have their first special guest; Ben, Lola, and Eleanor debrief a trip to Florida; Eleanor debriefs her wedding.


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Mental health resources HERE! ↓

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Mark as Played

In the final episode of the queer media mini-series, Ben continues to discuss RuPaul's Drag Race.


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Warm lines (don't call police!):

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Ben discusses Love, Simon, Lola talks about Why Women Kill, Ben explains RuPaul's Drag Race, and more.

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Ben and Lola discuss queer media. (Part 1)


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Warm lines (don't call police!):

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Lola explains current WWE lore to Ben, Ben tells his mouse infestation story, and more.


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Mental health resources HERE! ↓

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Mark as Played

Ben and Lola explore popular conspiracy theories including hollow earth theory, the horrors of the Denver airport, and the moon landing.


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Mental health resources HERE! ↓

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Mark as Played

Ben and Lola discuss the history of Halloween as a holiday, share their personal supernatural experiences, and more.

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Ben and Lola discuss college stories, their shared traumatic experience, salads, and more.

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