This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben welcomes back fan-favorite guest Sherry Harris for one of their most unpredictable conversations yet. What starts as a debate about Texas drivers quickly spirals into a hilarious and surprisingly deep discussion about déjà vu, wildlife, near-death experiences, fear of dying, AI, prison, Pride Month, and everything in between.  

Ben and Sherry swap stories about living in small-town Texas, dodging turkeys, porcupines, snakes, tarantulas, and other unexpected wildlife before diving into bigger questions about life, aging, time, and what might happen after we die.  

Later, AJ joins Ben for the aftershow to talk about his brand-new perm, spray tans before vacation, hair insecurities, why Sherry is one of their favorite guests, and the importance of self-confidence. The conversation wraps with a thoughtful discussion about Pride Month, identity, religion, and why acceptance matters.  

This episode is funny, philosophical, chaotic, and proof that the best conversations are often the ones with no agenda.

In this episode:

• Why Texans still don’t know how to use a yield lane  
• Growing pains as Granbury continues to grow  
• Turkeys, porcupines, snakes, tarantulas, and Texas wildlife  
• Déjà vu, dreams, and theories about the brain  
• Near-death experiences and the fear of dying  
• AI, deepfakes, and fears about the future  
• AJ’s new perm and vacation prep  
• Self-confidence, identity, and finding comfort in who you are  
• A candid conversation about Pride Month and acceptance  

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