This week we are joined by Ben Katzner! Ben is a writer and comedian. His writing can be seen in places like Insider, Buzzfeed and USA Today and you can catch him doing standup on stages across the country. HELLO MY NAME IS POOP is Ben’s debut graphic novel. Make sure to check him out!

In this episode we discuss growing up in smalltown Minnesota, living near a Kraft plant, TikTok foods, playing football, being a journalist and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about why Ben calls himself a “functional idiot.” Give this episode a listen!

Recommendations From The Episode:

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

Fun Home: A Family TragiComic

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