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        <title>The Ben Stortini Show</title>
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        <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
        <itunes:summary>Stories, laughs, and life—jump in the portal and enjoy the ride.

Honest moments, that signature Storts humor, and the kind of storytelling the everyday person can connect with. From childhood memories to the chaos of now, I blend nostalgia, empathy, music, and the arts to remind us we’re all navigating the same ups and downs. I want this show to feel like a place you can escape to — a spot where you can breathe, unwind, and hang with a real friend once a week. New episodes every Friday!

Contact Ben:

Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com

Follow and connect with the show:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenstortinishow/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=bad21c1a284e4cfd

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-stortini-show/id1796438418

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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Stories, laughs, and life—jump in the portal and enjoy the ride.</p><p>Honest moments, that signature Storts humor, and the kind of storytelling the everyday person can connect with. From childhood memories to the chaos of now, I blend nostalgia, empathy, music, and the arts to remind us we’re all navigating the same ups and downs. I want this show to feel like a place you can escape to — a spot where you can breathe, unwind, and hang with a real friend once a week. New episodes every Friday!</p><p><br></p><p>Contact Ben:</p><p>Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com</p><p>Follow and connect with the show:</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebenstortinishow/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/thebenstortinishow/</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=bad21c1a284e4cfd" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=bad21c1a284e4cfd</a></p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-stortini-show/id1796438418" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-stortini-show/id1796438418</a></p><p><br></p><p>Theme song produced by: SpSnooze</p>]]></description>
        
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            <itunes:name>Ben Stortini </itunes:name>
            <itunes:email>ben.stortini@gmail.com</itunes:email>
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                <itunes:title>Gentleman’s Game | Ep #55 — Class, Presence &amp; Real Game</itunes:title>
                <title>Gentleman’s Game | Ep #55 — Class, Presence &amp; Real Game</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>This one’s not about chivalry… it’s about the <strong>art of being a real Gentleman.</strong></p><p>No flash. No gimmicks. Just <strong>presence.</strong></p><p>Open the door. Eye contact. Pull out her chair.</p><p>Make her laugh. Make her smile.</p><p>Every man learns his own way to move…</p><p>some develop that touch — some don’t.</p><p>We dive into the <strong>Gentleman’s Game</strong> and why it still matters.</p><p>We ride with <strong>Smokey Robinson</strong>, then slide to St. Clair for some salsa with <strong>Héctor Lavoe</strong>.</p><p>Also — a salute to <strong>Louis Theroux’s <em>Manosphere</em></strong>, tying right into the conversation.</p><p>Pour something up… if that’s what you do.</p><p>Mamas &amp; Papas — check game.</p><p>Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</p><p>Contact Ben:</p><p>Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com</p><p>Podcast links below:</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This one’s not about chivalry… it’s about the &lt;strong&gt;art of being a real Gentleman.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No flash. No gimmicks. Just &lt;strong&gt;presence.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Open the door. Eye contact. Pull out her chair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make her laugh. Make her smile.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every man learns his own way to move…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;some develop that touch — some don’t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dive into the &lt;strong&gt;Gentleman’s Game&lt;/strong&gt; and why it still matters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We ride with &lt;strong&gt;Smokey Robinson&lt;/strong&gt;, then slide to St. Clair for some salsa with &lt;strong&gt;Héctor Lavoe&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also — a salute to &lt;strong&gt;Louis Theroux’s &lt;em&gt;Manosphere&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, tying right into the conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pour something up… if that’s what you do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mamas &amp;amp; Papas — check game.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:46 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Soplónes | Ep #54 – Snakes, Snitches &amp; How to Deal With Them</itunes:title>
                <title>Soplónes | Ep #54 – Snakes, Snitches &amp; How to Deal With Them</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>This one starts on less than 2 hours of sleep. 2:30 AM… my son Stelo says it’s time to go.  Mamamia.  But out of that fog… something real came through. This episode turned into a case study —  a deep dive into the psychology of: Snakes and Snitches.  You know the type. We all do. What they are… how they move…and how to deal with them in today’s world.  And the evidence? We go into the moment when Sean Penn interviewed El Chapo for Rolling Stone…and not long after, Chapo was caught.  Coincidence? You be the judge.  But remember…The eyes don’t lie, Chico.  Along the way, I give a quick health check and update on my TRT journey, then head down south to pay tribute to the legend: Chalino Sánchez.  We also take a moment to salute the soldiers of war. And somehow… that’s still not all.  So prepare yourself…Because this one?  This one is art.</itunes:subtitle>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>This one starts on <strong>less than 2 hours of sleep. </strong>2:30 AM… my son Stelo says it’s time to go.</p><p><em>Mamamia.</em></p><p>But out of that fog… something special came through. This episode turned into a <strong>case study</strong> —a deep dive into the psychology of: <strong>Snakes and Snitches.</strong></p><p>You know the type. We all do. What they are… how they move…and how to deal with them in today’s world.</p><p>And the evidence? We go into the moment when <strong>Sean Penn interviewed El Chapo for Rolling Stone…</strong>and not long after, Chapo was caught.</p><p>Coincidence? You be the judge.</p><p>But remember…T<strong>he eyes don’t lie, Chico.</strong></p><p>Along the way, I give a quick <strong>health check</strong> and update on my <strong>TRT journey</strong>, then head down south to pay tribute to the legend: <strong>Chalino Sánchez.</strong></p><p>We also take a moment to salute the <strong>soldiers of war. </strong>And somehow… that’s still not all.</p><p>So prepare yourself…Because this one?</p><p><strong>This one is art.</strong></p><p>Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</p><p>Contact Ben:</p><p>Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com</p><p>Podcast links below:</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This one starts on &lt;strong&gt;less than 2 hours of sleep. &lt;/strong&gt;2:30 AM… my son Stelo says it’s time to go.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Mamamia.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But out of that fog… something special came through. This episode turned into a &lt;strong&gt;case study&lt;/strong&gt; —a deep dive into the psychology of: &lt;strong&gt;Snakes and Snitches.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You know the type. We all do. What they are… how they move…and how to deal with them in today’s world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And the evidence? We go into the moment when &lt;strong&gt;Sean Penn interviewed El Chapo for Rolling Stone…&lt;/strong&gt;and not long after, Chapo was caught.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Coincidence? You be the judge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But remember…T&lt;strong&gt;he eyes don’t lie, Chico.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Along the way, I give a quick &lt;strong&gt;health check&lt;/strong&gt; and update on my &lt;strong&gt;TRT journey&lt;/strong&gt;, then head down south to pay tribute to the legend: &lt;strong&gt;Chalino Sánchez.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also take a moment to salute the &lt;strong&gt;soldiers of war. &lt;/strong&gt;And somehow… that’s still not all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So prepare yourself…Because this one?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This one is art.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Mom, Are We Poor? | Ep #53 – Island Life, Divorce &amp; the House That Built Me</itunes:title>
                <title>Mom, Are We Poor? | Ep #53 – Island Life, Divorce &amp; the House That Built Me</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>This episode jumps back to 1989–1990, right around the time my parents divorced.  My Dad moved into Sault Ste. Marie, while we stayed on St. Joseph Island at my Grandpa’s — my Dad’s Dad — which tells you everything you need to know about the kind of heart he had. RIP Grandpa.  He had the old house next to his rebuilt place ready for us, and when I think about that house now the memories come flooding back.  Asking my Mom if we were poor and on welfare.  No Nerf basketball net for the bedroom door — just a hanger and rolled-up socks.  And that day two of my friends helped themselves to my Mom’s liquor cabinet… what happened next is something I’ll never forget.  This episode is about gratitude for the struggle. I wouldn&#39;t trade those times for anything.  I also pay tribute to Sade, Red Rat, and two legendary Canadian heroes of chaos — Terry and Deaner from FUBAR.  Take a breath.  Jump in the portal.  Let’s go back for a minute.  Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode jumps back to <strong>1989–1990</strong>, right around the time my parents divorced.</p><p>My Dad moved into <strong>Sault Ste. Marie</strong>, while we stayed on <strong>St. Joseph Island</strong> at my Grandpa’s — my Dad’s Dad — which tells you everything you need to know about the kind of heart he had. <strong>RIP Grandpa.</strong></p><p>He had the old house next to his rebuilt place ready for us, and when I think about that house now the memories come flooding back.</p><p>Asking my Mom if we were <strong>poor and on welfare.</strong></p><p>No Nerf basketball net for the bedroom door — just <strong>a hanger and rolled-up socks.</strong></p><p>And that day two of my friends helped themselves to my Mom’s liquor cabinet… what happened next is something I’ll never forget.</p><p>This episode is about <strong>gratitude for the struggle. </strong>I wouldn&#39;t trade those times for anything.</p><p>I also pay tribute to <strong>Sade</strong>, <strong>Red Rat</strong>, and two legendary Canadian heroes of chaos — <strong>Terry and Deaner from FUBAR.</strong></p><p>Take a breath.</p><p>Jump in the portal.</p><p>Let’s go back for a minute.</p><p>Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</p><p>Contact Ben:</p><p>Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com</p><p>Podcast links below:</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This episode jumps back to &lt;strong&gt;1989–1990&lt;/strong&gt;, right around the time my parents divorced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My Dad moved into &lt;strong&gt;Sault Ste. Marie&lt;/strong&gt;, while we stayed on &lt;strong&gt;St. Joseph Island&lt;/strong&gt; at my Grandpa’s — my Dad’s Dad — which tells you everything you need to know about the kind of heart he had. &lt;strong&gt;RIP Grandpa.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He had the old house next to his rebuilt place ready for us, and when I think about that house now the memories come flooding back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Asking my Mom if we were &lt;strong&gt;poor and on welfare.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No Nerf basketball net for the bedroom door — just &lt;strong&gt;a hanger and rolled-up socks.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And that day two of my friends helped themselves to my Mom’s liquor cabinet… what happened next is something I’ll never forget.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is about &lt;strong&gt;gratitude for the struggle. &lt;/strong&gt;I wouldn&amp;#39;t trade those times for anything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also pay tribute to &lt;strong&gt;Sade&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Red Rat&lt;/strong&gt;, and two legendary Canadian heroes of chaos — &lt;strong&gt;Terry and Deaner from FUBAR.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a breath.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jump in the portal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let’s go back for a minute.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Lazy Mary | Ep #52 – Marriage Pressure, Life Expectations, Old School Music &amp; Wiseguy Debates</itunes:title>
                <title>Lazy Mary | Ep #52 – Marriage Pressure, Life Expectations, Old School Music &amp; Wiseguy Debates</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Four grown men. One bone fide conversation.  Max P returns to the show with some big personal news he shares here first. Joining the ride are Slang Hugh and Sir Toks from the podcast Darkness with a Ginger Hue.  We talk about the pressure surrounding marriage — family expectations, cultural influence, media conditioning, and why so many people feel pushed toward the “industry standard” of life.  Four guys over 45 having an honest conversation about it all.  Along the way we keep it old school — jamming an Italian classic from Lou Monte, vibing to The Flamingos, and getting into muscle car wiseguy debates, hoops talk, Ryan Wedding and more.  Take a breath…  and jump in the portal with us.</itunes:subtitle>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Four grown men. One bone fide conversation.</p><p><strong>Max P </strong>returns to the show with some big personal news he shares here first. Joining the ride are <strong>Slang Hugh and Sir Toks</strong> from the podcast <em>Darkness with a Ginger Hue</em>.</p><p>We talk about the pressure surrounding <strong>marriage</strong> — family expectations, cultural influence, media conditioning, and why so many people feel pushed toward the “industry standard” of life.</p><p>Four guys over 45 having an honest conversation about it all.</p><p>Along the way we keep it old school — jamming an Italian classic from <strong>Lou Monte</strong>, vibing to <strong>The Flamingos</strong>, and getting into <strong>muscle car wiseguy debates, hoops talk, Ryan Wedding and more.</strong></p><p>Take a breath…</p><p>and <strong>jump in the portal with us.</strong></p><p><strong>Max P IG - </strong>@maxprofit_faceboys</p><p><strong>Darkness with a Ginger Hue YT - </strong>https://www.youtube.com/@darkgingerhue<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Slang Hugh IG - </strong>@slanghugh</p><p><strong>Sir Toks IG</strong> - @sirtoks21</p><p>Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</p><p>Contact Ben:</p><p>Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com</p><p>Podcast links below:</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow</p>]]></description>
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                <title>Missing You | Ep #51 – Remembering My Oma &amp; Opa, WWII Holland, Ghost Stories &amp; a Dream Goodbye</title>

                
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of, I salute my &lt;strong&gt;Dutch side&lt;/strong&gt; and remember my incredible &lt;strong&gt;Oma and Opa&lt;/strong&gt;, two people I miss deeply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I share a few stories from &lt;strong&gt;World War II when they were still in Holland&lt;/strong&gt;, including the time my Oma &lt;strong&gt;refused to let a German soldier take her music away&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My Oma also believed she could &lt;strong&gt;see spirits and ghosts&lt;/strong&gt;, and I recount a few of the stories that still give me chills today. I also talk about the night she passed and the &lt;strong&gt;dream she came to me in to say goodbye&lt;/strong&gt; — a moment I remember like it was yesterday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Along the way I touch on my &lt;strong&gt;current health&lt;/strong&gt;, share a &lt;strong&gt;heartwarming moment with my 3-year-old son&lt;/strong&gt;, and take a quick musical detour into the greatness of &lt;strong&gt;Phil Spector, Eddie Money&lt;/strong&gt;, and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Family, memories, a little mystery — another jump through the portal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Goombahs | Ep #50 – Losing It All, Near Death, The Get Back &amp; Dean Martin?</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:subtitle>Episode 50. And we celebrate it the right way — with a brother.  The Iron Drini — Adam Alessandrini — joins me from Sault Ste. Marie for round two, and this one goes deep. He opens up about the highs and lows… gambling, addiction, hospital visits, losing it all, near-death moments — and the real comeback that followed.  A true get-back story.  Adam, thank you for the honesty. Nothing but respect.  We also keep it classic — talking Cream, giving flowers to Dean Martin, and debating the real questions:  ’94 Astro Van or Buick Roadmaster?  CK One or Cool Water?  Brotherhood. Redemption. Laughter.  Episode 50.  It’s a celebration.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Episode 50. And we celebrate it the right way — with a brother.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Iron Drini — Adam Alessandrini — joins me from Sault Ste. Marie for round two, and this one goes deep. He opens up about the highs and lows… gambling, addiction, hospital visits, losing it all, near-death moments — and the real comeback that followed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A true get-back story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adam, thank you for the honesty. Nothing but respect.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also keep it classic — talking Cream, giving flowers to Dean Martin, and debating the real questions:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;’94 Astro Van or Buick Roadmaster?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CK One or Cool Water?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brotherhood. Redemption. Laughter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Episode 50.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a celebration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>90s O.G. | Ep #49 – Summer ’98, Kids, Bone Thugs &amp; Almost on Jenny Jones</itunes:title>
                <title>90s O.G. | Ep #49 – Summer ’98, Kids, Bone Thugs &amp; Almost on Jenny Jones</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Before Wi-Fi.  Before followers.  Before we were “brands.”  In this episode we jump back to the 90s — zero internet, no social media, no cell phones… just cords stretched down the hallway and the freedom of being unreachable.  This was unintentional cool.  Grunge wasn’t bought — it was lived. Plaid shirts, dad’s pants, thrift-store finds. Copying someone? Lame. Being original? Everything.  I take you to the summer of ’98 — the music, the nights, the invincibility. I lost my… you’ll hear it. It was a great summer.  Until it wasn’t.  What followed was terrifying — starting with Kids and the greatest prank ever pulled on me, one that still gives me chills.  MuchMusic dance parties. My first Hotmail. Bone Thugs on repeat. Almost ending up on Jenny Jones.  If you grew up in the 90s, you’ll feel this one.  Back when being original wasn’t a strategy.  It was just who you were.</itunes:subtitle>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Before Wi-Fi.</p><p>Before followers.</p><p>We jump back to the 90s — no internet, no social media, no cell phones… just cords down the hallway and the freedom of being unreachable.</p><p>Unintentional cool.</p><p>Grunge. Plaid shirts. Dad’s pants. Thrift-store finds. Copying someone was lame — being original was everything.</p><p>The summer of ’98 — the music, the nights, the invincibility. I lost my… you’ll hear it. It was a great summer.</p><p>Until it wasn’t.</p><p>It all spiraled from <em>Kids</em> to the greatest prank ever pulled on me — one that still gives me chills.</p><p>MuchMusic dance parties. My first Hotmail. Bone Thugs on repeat. Almost ending up on <em>Jenny Jones</em>.</p><p>If you grew up in the 90s, you’ll feel this one.</p><p>Back when being original was just who you were.</p><p>Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</p><p>Contact Ben:</p><p>Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com</p><p>Podcast links below:</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Before Wi-Fi.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before followers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We jump back to the 90s — no internet, no social media, no cell phones… just cords down the hallway and the freedom of being unreachable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unintentional cool.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grunge. Plaid shirts. Dad’s pants. Thrift-store finds. Copying someone was lame — being original was everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The summer of ’98 — the music, the nights, the invincibility. I lost my… you’ll hear it. It was a great summer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Until it wasn’t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It all spiraled from &lt;em&gt;Kids&lt;/em&gt; to the greatest prank ever pulled on me — one that still gives me chills.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MuchMusic dance parties. My first Hotmail. Bone Thugs on repeat. Almost ending up on &lt;em&gt;Jenny Jones&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you grew up in the 90s, you’ll feel this one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Back when being original was just who you were.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Party Shark | Ep #48 – Wild Christmas Party, Sobriety &amp; Massive Attack</itunes:title>
                <title>Party Shark | Ep #48 – Wild Christmas Party, Sobriety &amp; Massive Attack</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Addiction doesn’t always look dark — sometimes it looks like a party.  In this raw episode, I share my family history with alcoholism, how close I came to that edge, and why nearly seven years of sobriety means everything to me.  From my YTV days crashing a corporate Christmas party as a “Party Shark,” to musical time warps with Massive Attack, a stop in Cardiff, and some Dancing Outlaw Jesco White energy — the laughs are real, but so is the message.  We all carry a monkey or two on our backs, don’t we?</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Addiction doesn’t always look dark — sometimes it looks like a party.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this raw episode, I share my family history with alcoholism, how close I came to that edge, and why nearly seven years of sobriety means everything to me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From my YTV days crashing a corporate Christmas party as a “Party Shark,” to musical time warps with Massive Attack, a stop in Cardiff, and some Dancing Outlaw Jesco White energy — the laughs are real, but so is the message.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We all carry a monkey or two on our backs, don’t we?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Ecstasy | Ep #47 — Spiritual Awakening, Aging &amp; The Flute Story</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I share a moment during COVID when something inside me shifted. Through breathwork and meditation, I had a spiritual experience that’s hard to explain — but I try.  I also talk about what aging feels like for me now, plus reflections inspired by Alex Honnold and a surreal story about a borrowed flute in a 1968 studio session tied to Donovan.  Breath, risk, memory, and becoming someone new.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I share a moment during COVID when something inside me shifted. Through breathwork and meditation, I had a spiritual experience that’s hard to explain — but I try.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also talk about what aging feels like for me now, plus a dive into the history of Orange Sunshine during the revolution of the 60s, and a surreal story about a borrowed flute in a 1968 studio session tied to Donovan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Breath, risk, memory, and becoming someone new.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Friends | Ep #46 – Outgrowing Friends, America &amp; Mr. Vegas</itunes:title>
                <title>Friends | Ep #46 – Outgrowing Friends, America &amp; Mr. Vegas</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Sometimes growing up means outgrowing people. In this episode, I talk about the tough decision to cut off a friend who crossed the line — something I still reflect on, but know I had to do.  I briefly touch on what’s happening in America, then lighten the mood with funny old-people moments, reggaeton, college vibes, and the usual real-life randomness.  Life, boundaries, laughs, and music — just us figuring it out together.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sometimes growing up means outgrowing people. In this episode, I talk about the tough decision to cut off a friend who crossed the line — something I still reflect on, but know I had to do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I briefly touch on what’s happening in America, then lighten the mood with funny old-people moments, reggaeton, college vibes, and the usual real-life randomness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life, boundaries, laughs, and music — just us figuring it out together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Me Time | Ep #45 — Dad’s Guitar, Hovercrafts &amp; Peter Gabriel?</itunes:title>
                <title>Me Time | Ep #45 — Dad’s Guitar, Hovercrafts &amp; Peter Gabriel?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Me Time is essential.  In this episode, I explore why disappearing into something you love is necessary for the mind, body, and soul. I reflect on my dad getting lost in his guitar, a North Bay neighbor who unknowingly decoded the meaning of Me Time, and how those moments stuck with me.  I also share my recent MRI results and the new goals I’m setting moving forward.  A reminder that floating away isn’t selfish — it’s how we reset.  Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Me Time&lt;/strong&gt; is essential.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I explore why disappearing into something you love is necessary for the mind, body, and soul. I reflect on my dad getting lost in his guitar, a North Bay neighbor who unknowingly decoded the meaning of Me Time, and how those moments stuck with me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also share my recent MRI results and the new goals I’m setting moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A reminder that floating away isn’t selfish — it’s how we reset.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Stay Clean | Ep #44 — Uncle Danny, the Island &amp; Almost Fighting K-os</itunes:title>
                <title>Stay Clean | Ep #44 — Uncle Danny, the Island &amp; Almost Fighting K-os</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I dig into the archives — from being an absolute menace of a nephew at my grandpa’s house on the island with Uncle Danny, to the time I almost fought the rapper K-os. Add in my lifelong love affair with Windex and a whole lot more in between.  It’s nostalgia, chaos, laughter, and a few life lessons along the way…  plus a reminder to always stay clean — inside and out.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I dig into the archives — from being an absolute menace of a nephew at my grandpa’s house on the island with Uncle Danny, to the time I almost fought the rapper K-os. Add in my lifelong love affair with Windex and a whole lot more in between.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s nostalgia, chaos, laughter, and a few life lessons along the way…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;plus a reminder to always stay clean — inside and out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Missing | Ep #43</itunes:title>
                <title>Missing | Ep #43</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>This episode is about Missing —  That feeling we all carry that something in life is missing, and the moment we begin to understand what we truly need.  From a St. Joseph Island missing person mystery worthy of Netflix  to the ridiculous lengths I once went just to get BET Rap City without cable,  this episode moves through the memories and moments that quietly shape us.  So....don&#39;t &#34;Miss&#34; out.</itunes:subtitle>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is about <strong>Missing</strong> —</p><p>That feeling we all carry that something in life is missing, and the moment we begin to understand what we truly need.</p><p>From a <strong>St. Joseph Island missing person mystery</strong> worthy of Netflix</p><p>to the ridiculous lengths I once went just to get <strong>BET Rap City without cable</strong>,</p><p>this episode moves through the memories and moments that quietly shape us.</p><p>So....don&#39;t &#34;Miss&#34; out.</p><p>Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</p><p>Contact Ben:</p><p>Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com</p><p>Podcast links below:</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This episode is about &lt;strong&gt;Missing&lt;/strong&gt; —&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That feeling we all carry that something in life is missing, and the moment we begin to understand what we truly need.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From a &lt;strong&gt;St. Joseph Island missing person mystery&lt;/strong&gt; worthy of Netflix&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;to the ridiculous lengths I once went just to get &lt;strong&gt;BET Rap City without cable&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;this episode moves through the memories and moments that quietly shape us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So....don&amp;#39;t &amp;#34;Miss&amp;#34; out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>A Life of Velour Leisure | Ep #42</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>At 45, I’ve graduated to Fine Italian Velour. After years of the relentless grind—parenting, fitness, and career—I realized I was missing one goal: Leisure. This episode isn&#39;t just about a tracksuit; it’s a metaphor for a new way of moving. I’m implementing the “Aura of Velour” into my daily life—choosing presence and ease over constant friction. Join me as I reflect on the defining moments of 2025 and why reaching the one-year mark of this podcast has been so healing.  Make 2026 the year you work hard, but live smooth.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;At 45, I’ve graduated to &lt;strong&gt;Fine Italian Velour.&lt;/strong&gt; After years of the relentless grind—parenting, fitness, and career—I realized I was missing one goal: &lt;strong&gt;Leisure.&lt;/strong&gt; This episode isn&amp;#39;t just about a tracksuit; it’s a metaphor for a new way of moving. I’m implementing the &lt;strong&gt;“Aura of Velour”&lt;/strong&gt; into my daily life—choosing presence and ease over constant friction. Join me as I reflect on the defining moments of 2025 and why reaching the one-year mark of this podcast has been so healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Make 2026 the year you work hard, but live smooth.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Don&#39;t Forget Your... | Ep #41</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>AI is moving fast—with little regulation and real consequences. In this episode, I break down why the business of AI is spiraling, why waiting isn’t an option, and how everyday humans still have a voice.  As the world speeds up, this is a reminder not to lose your memories, your thinking, or who you are. I also share a health update, my goals heading into 2026, set the mood with perfect holiday wise guy tunes—and yes, a little Puff doc talk too.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:title>Hard Work | Ep #40</itunes:title>
                <title>Hard Work | Ep #40</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>This episode is all about hard work — the real kind. The sweaty, callused, “no screens, maybe a little blood on your sleeve” jobs that shape you when you’re young. From washing dishes in an Italian restaurant run by a wild owner to lying above bowling pins with no AC, these tough jobs don’t hurt the soul — they build it..  Tap in for Hard Work | Ep #40 and let’s go back to the jobs that made us who we are.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This episode is all about hard work — the real kind. The sweaty, callused, “no screens, maybe a little blood on your sleeve” jobs that shape you when you’re young. From washing dishes in an Italian restaurant run by a wild owner to lying above bowling pins with no AC, these tough jobs don’t hurt the soul — they build it..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tap in for &lt;strong&gt;Hard Work | Ep #40&lt;/strong&gt; and let’s go back to the jobs that made us who we are.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>High Lo!! | Ep #39</itunes:title>
                <title>High Lo!! | Ep #39</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>This episode might just freeze time.  I revisit the day I ate one too many avocado chocolate balls… not knowing they were loaded with something extra. What followed was a blinding white light and hours where time didn’t feel real.  I also dive into addiction, how I quit smoking, and how I learned to control my addictive personality for good.  Pause your timeline and tap in — you might’ve already heard this in another dimension.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This episode might just &lt;strong&gt;freeze time&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I revisit the day I ate one too many avocado chocolate balls… not knowing they were loaded with something &lt;em&gt;extra&lt;/em&gt;. What followed was a blinding white light and hours where time didn’t feel real.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I also dive into &lt;strong&gt;addiction&lt;/strong&gt;, how I quit smoking, and how I learned to control my addictive personality for good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pause your timeline and tap in — you might’ve already heard this in another dimension.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>San Quentin Workouts | Ep #38</itunes:title>
                <title>San Quentin Workouts | Ep #38</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>We all hit crossroads — moments we need to destroy and rebuild.  Right before COVID I tore my bicep, and it wasn’t just surgery and physio… it was a full mind, body, and soul reset.  To this day, my life still feels divided into chapters: before my lady, before my kids, and before the torn bicep.  Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;We all hit crossroads — moments we need to&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;destroy and rebuild.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Right before COVID I tore my bicep, and it wasn’t just surgery and physio… it was a full mind, body, and soul reset.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To this day, my life still feels divided into chapters: &lt;em&gt;before my lady, before my kids, and before the torn bicep&lt;/em&gt;. We are now in the after.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Conspirepstein Brain w/ Max P | Ep # 37</itunes:title>
                <title>Conspirepstein Brain w/ Max P | Ep # 37</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Max P is back! We’re diving deep into the world of conspiracies and the brain rot taking over parts of society. Old-school social skills are fading while focus blurs. Time to wake up and see reality.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:title>Hole in the Train | Ep #36</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>A train in India. A hole in the floor. One question — what you gonna do?  A wild, real reminder to laugh, stay humble, and be grateful just to be alive.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:title>Motivator w/ Ryan Decoste | Ep #35</itunes:title>
                <title>Motivator w/ Ryan Decoste | Ep #35</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>This episode is all about Motivation.  I’m joined by one of the most positive, upbeat, and inspiring people I know — the legend himself, Ryan Decoste. Originally from the booger-freezing winters of North Bay, Ryan now calls the Toronto area home and brings the kind of energy that’ll light a fire under you.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:title>Flerb w/ Dave Chapman | Ep #34</itunes:title>
                <title>Flerb w/ Dave Chapman | Ep #34</title>

                
                
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                <title>Deportes | Ep #33</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>This episode is all about Sports — simple as that. I grew up playing them all and loved every minute. But taking my 3-year-old son to his first basketball camp? That feeling was unreal. Almost impossible to describe… but nothing is truly impossible. Stelo you are next.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This episode is all about Sports — simple as that. I grew up playing them all and loved every minute. But taking my 3-year-old son to his first basketball camp? That feeling was unreal. Almost impossible to describe… but nothing is truly impossible. Stelo you are next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Hush | Ep #32</itunes:title>
                <title>Hush | Ep #32</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:title>Rickey Henderson Cards | Ep #31</itunes:title>
                <title>Rickey Henderson Cards | Ep #31</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>With the Blue Jays winning their first division in a decade, my love for baseball returns along with a rare fond memory of chasing Rickey Henderson cards with my Dad.  Let&#39;s also go back to summer camp—where eating all the cantaloupe brought on some early kid stress.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;With the Blue Jays winning their first division in a decade, my love for baseball returns along with a rare fond memory of chasing Rickey Henderson cards with my Dad. Let&amp;#39;s also go back to summer camp—where eating all the cantaloupe brought on some early kid stress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Soundtrack w/ Omar &#34;Slang Hugh&#34; Rowe | Ep #30</itunes:title>
                <title>Soundtrack w/ Omar &#34;Slang Hugh&#34; Rowe | Ep #30</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>This episode dives through the portal back to a time before AI could make music and art. Ben and Slang Hugh reflect on the past, look to the future, and remind us that the soundtrack of the heart is always felt—not prompted.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:title>Budsies w/ Jonathan &#34;JJ&#34; Joachim | Ep #29</itunes:title>
                <title>Budsies w/ Jonathan &#34;JJ&#34; Joachim | Ep #29</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>When I came back from the U.K., I had nothing but broke lint in my pockets and a few memories to hold on to. After landing my job back, I needed a place to stay—and that’s when my old friend JJ came through for me. Those years living together turned into some of the most unforgettable and fun times of my life. In this episode, I look back on the laughs, the lessons, and the bond of true friendship that carried me through.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <title>Protein Biscottis w/ Adam &#34;Iron Drini&#34; Alessandrini | Ep #28</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:subtitle>Sometimes life takes us down different roads, but the real ones never leave. In this episode, we head back to the Island and Sault Ste. Marie to reconnect with an old friend, Adam “Iron Drini” Alessandrini. We talk about friendship, time, and how years apart can feel like nothing when the bond is real.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:title>Bad Beans | Ep #27</itunes:title>
                <title>Bad Beans | Ep #27</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Ben takes you back to his wild college days—hungry, dizzy, drunk, tired, and sometimes bloody. A raw and funny look at surviving the chaos of student life.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Ben takes you back to his wild college days—hungry, dizzy, drunk, tired, and sometimes bloody. A raw and funny look at surviving the chaos of student life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Never Give Up | Ep #26</itunes:title>
                <title>Never Give Up | Ep #26</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>I’ve been battling chronic body pain for a year, searching everywhere for answers. I was close to giving up running—until I finally found someone who truly understood what I was going through. This episode is a reminder to keep going and never give up.  If you’re struggling, this episode is a reminder that perseverance matters.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;I’ve been battling chronic body pain for a year, searching everywhere for answers. I was close to giving up running—until I finally found someone who truly understood what I was going through. This episode is a reminder to keep going and &lt;strong&gt;never give up&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re struggling, this episode is a reminder that perseverance matters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:35:35 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Ditser Wire | Ep #25</itunes:title>
                <title>Ditser Wire | Ep #25</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I go back to my Master Control days at YTV, where my younger self took a lot for granted. Along the way, I’ll explain what a Ditser Wire is—and why it still matters today.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I go back to my Master Control days at YTV, where my younger self took a lot for granted. Along the way, I’ll explain what a &lt;em&gt;Ditser Wire&lt;/em&gt; is—and why it still matters today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:15:16 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Warm Bag of Milk | Ep #24</itunes:title>
                <title>Warm Bag of Milk | Ep #24</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>From gum chomping troll HVAC crooks to slippery pool monsters, life throws chaos at us all. This episode is your reminder — you’re not alone. Take it day by day, laugh at the madness, and don’t stress over split warm milk.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:title>Heat Pump Check | Ep #23</itunes:title>
                <title>Heat Pump Check | Ep #23</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Life likes to throw hands sometimes, doesn&#39;t it? I came home from vacation and just a few days later went downstairs… and found my 2-year-old heat pump furnace underwater.  This episode is about how you deal with moments like that—when life looks at you and says, “How you gonna handle this one, Ben?”</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:00:18 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Not Really A Vacation | Ep #22</itunes:title>
                <title>Not Really A Vacation | Ep #22</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>What happens when your family vacation to France turns into a full-blown endurance test? In this episode, I unpack the beautifully chaotic trip that definitely wasn’t a vacation. From navigating the glam and grime of Narco Art and Bentleys to surviving turbulent boat rides and sleepless nights with our baby rhino, Stelo — this one tested every last ounce of patience, humor, and sanity I had. France is stunning, no doubt, but next time... maybe we wait a few years. Let&#39;s get into it.  Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <title>Opa&#39;s Fellow | Ep #21</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>This episode is dedicated to my Opa — a true gentleman and the kind of man every man should hope to become. From teaching me how to drive while half-asleep to eating more butter than anyone ever should, his humour and heart left a lasting mark.  I share a few stories about our time together and what he meant to me. This one’s for you, Opa.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This episode is dedicated to my Opa — a true gentleman and the kind of man every man should hope to become. From teaching me how to drive while half-asleep to eating more butter than anyone ever should, his humour and heart left a lasting mark.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I share a few stories about our time together and what he meant to me. This one’s for you, Opa.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Model | Ep #20</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>It started with a simple trip to Costco… and a question my ego just couldn’t ignore. Next thing I knew, I was standing under bright lights—with a scarf around my neck—wondering how I got there.  In this episode, I unpack the strange power of flattery, the setups we never see coming, and the fine line between confidence and chaos.  Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:title>Summer Haze | Ep #19</itunes:title>
                <title>Summer Haze | Ep #19</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I step through the portal back to those beautiful summer days on the Island and later in the city. From first jobs to that wild SARS summer with no power and no A/C - sitting rooftop with some cold beers.  It’s about that feeling when summer break hit. My goal? To bring you right back there with me.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I step through the portal back to those beautiful summer days on the Island, and later in the city — from first jobs to that wild SARS summer with no power and no A/C, sitting on a rooftop with some warm beers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remember that feeling when summer break hit? My goal is to bring you right back to that feeling, right here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:00:52 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>George Bush in Amsterdam | Ep #18</itunes:title>
                <title>George Bush in Amsterdam | Ep #18</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>One week before heading to France, a smoky memory drifts back—of Amsterdam, a tiny TV, a toy train set, and a surreal moment where I somehow became George Bush. A strange, cinematic detour through clouds, identity, and the magic of travel.  Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;One week before heading to France, a smoky memory drifts back—of Amsterdam, a tiny TV, a toy train set, and a surreal moment where I somehow became George Bush. A strange, cinematic detour through clouds, identity, and the magic of travel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>It&#39;s All Gone | Ep #17</itunes:title>
                <title>It&#39;s All Gone | Ep #17</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>This one’s about letting go — really letting go.  Last weekend, I was on the Island to lay my Grandpa to rest.  And somehow, through all the emotion, I came back to Toronto feeling more like myself than I have in a long time.  Is peace really as simple as saying, “It’s all gone”?  Let’s talk about stress, anxiety, moving on... and yeah, a Greyhound bus story so bizarre, you might not believe it — but it happened.  Take a deep breath. This one’s personal.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This one’s about letting go — really letting go.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Last weekend, I was on the Island to lay my Grandpa to rest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And somehow, through all the emotion, I came back to Toronto feeling more like &lt;em&gt;myself&lt;/em&gt; than I have in a long time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is peace really as simple as saying, &lt;em&gt;“It’s all gone”&lt;/em&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let’s talk about stress, anxiety, moving on... and yeah, a Greyhound bus story so bizarre, you might not believe it — but it happened.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take a deep breath. This one’s personal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Celebrate Life | Ep #16</itunes:title>
                <title>Celebrate Life | Ep #16</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:subtitle>This weekend, my Grandpa is being laid to rest on the island he loved — the place he always said he wanted to be.   In this special episode, I’m not here to mourn. I’m here to celebrate his life. I want to tell the stories that never made it into photo albums or speeches — the ones only he and I shared. The quiet laughs. The random moments. The life lessons hidden in jokes and sideways glances.   I love you forever, Grandpa. This one’s for you.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This weekend, my Grandpa is being laid to rest on the island he loved — the place he always said he wanted to be.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this special episode, I’m not here to mourn. I’m here to &lt;em&gt;celebrate&lt;/em&gt; his life. I want to tell the stories that never made it into photo albums or speeches — the ones only &lt;em&gt;he and I&lt;/em&gt; shared. The quiet laughs. The random moments. The life lessons hidden in jokes and sideways glances.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I love you forever, Grandpa. This one’s for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Ben:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Garage Sale TV | Ep #15</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Ben reflects on what it means to turn 9—through his daughter’s eyes and his own memories. He shares a touching story about childhood, divorce, and a 50-cent garage sale TV that meant everything at the time.  Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <title>Smiles And Cries (Back To The Point) | Ep #14</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:subtitle>In this stripped-down episode, Ben returns to what this podcast was always meant to be: a space to face real struggles, honestly.  He shares the moment his health reality hit him hard—a wake-up call that changed everything. No more fake smiles. No more hiding. Just truth, growth, and getting back to the point.  Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Ginger | Ep #13</itunes:title>
                <title>Ginger | Ep #13</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Hoopo dives into the wild world of redheads — from a shocking Ginger hate crime in the U.K. to his Top 5 Gingers of All Time. Plus, he finally lets Brett Favre know how he really feels. Funny, fiery, and full of surprises — strap in!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Tommy Hilfiger | Ep #12</itunes:title>
                <title>Tommy Hilfiger | Ep #12</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:subtitle>Hoopo’s running on fumes and school germs this week 🤧—but the mic still gets love: A quick Diddy trial update from the barbershop 💈, a portal trip back to when Tommy Hilfiger was everything 🧢👖, and falling back in love with running 🏃‍♂️. There’s more in this one—you just gotta tune in.  Let’s jump in the portal. 🌀  Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Hoopo’s running on fumes and school germs this week 🤧—but the mic still gets love: A quick Diddy trial update from the barbershop 💈, a portal trip back to when Tommy Hilfiger was <em>everything</em> 🧢👖, and falling back in love with running 🏃‍♂️. There’s more in this one—you just gotta tune in.</p><p>Let’s jump in the portal. 🌀</p><p>Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</p><p>El Hoopo&#39;s 90&#39;s RNB Spotify Playlist - &#34;Imma&#39; put that RNBNU&#34; </p><p>https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CnsS9IPD24fKuwnDVknGE?si=9600d9e215394992</p><p>Contact El Hoopo:</p><p>Feedback: hooposhow@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast links below:</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hoopo’s running on fumes and school germs this week 🤧—but the mic still gets love: A quick Diddy trial update from the barbershop 💈, a portal trip back to when Tommy Hilfiger was &lt;em&gt;everything&lt;/em&gt; 🧢👖, and falling back in love with running 🏃‍♂️. There’s more in this one—you just gotta tune in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let’s jump in the portal. 🌀&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;El Hoopo&amp;#39;s 90&amp;#39;s RNB Spotify Playlist - &amp;#34;Imma&amp;#39; put that RNBNU&amp;#34; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CnsS9IPD24fKuwnDVknGE?si=9600d9e215394992&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact El Hoopo:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: hooposhow@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Blue Mustang with Max P | Ep #11</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:subtitle>Max P is back from Ghana, and we dive straight into the Portal—cruising in Blue Mustangs, getting custom suits made, and asking: Why can’t the West just relax?    Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 04:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>45 | Ep #10</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:subtitle>Turning 45 this Mother’s Day had me deep in thought — about aging, time, and wild rides. So I hopped in a VW van (with my Uncle) and took a trip back to 1969 California. Tune in for stories, reflections, and a little time travel.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 04:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Fair Trade | Ep #9</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:subtitle>Step into the portal as El Hoopo returns to the Pawn Shop, the Island dentist chair—and a secret in his pocket. Time bends. Stories unfold. The trip begins.    Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Step into the portal as El Hoopo returns to the Pawn Shop, the Island dentist chair—and a secret in his pocket. Time bends. Stories unfold. The trip begins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact El Hoopo:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: hooposhow@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read less&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Discipline | Ep #8</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Like Dead Prez said—discipline makes things easier- Organize your life. We all need it, in every shape, form, and fashion.    Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Like Dead Prez said—discipline makes things easier- Organize your life. We all need it, in every shape, form, and fashion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact El Hoopo:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: hooposhow@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Guns N Mullets | Ep #7</itunes:title>
                <title>Guns N Mullets | Ep #7</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Eighty-year-old Canadian snowbirds are getting run off Florida roads by weapon-wielding American lunatics—yes, it’s real. But the bigger question is: what’s happening to our world? Jump in the portal with Hoopo.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Eighty-year-old Canadian snowbirds are getting run off Florida roads by weapon-wielding American lunatics—yes, it’s real. But the bigger question is: what’s happening to our world? Jump in the portal with Hoopo.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact El Hoopo:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: hooposhow@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Funny How with Max P | Ep #6</itunes:title>
                <title>Funny How with Max P | Ep #6</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Sometimes you’ve gotta push through and handle business—while also slowing down, tuning in, and recharging. Perfect time for Ben to bring in a friend and lift the vibe.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sometimes you’ve gotta push through and handle business—while also slowing down, tuning in, and recharging. Perfect time for Ben to bring in a friend and lift the vibe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact El Hoopo:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feedback: hooposhow@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG: https://www.instagram.com/theelhooposhow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;X: https://x.com/TheElHoopoShow&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Reset | Ep #5</itunes:title>
                <title>Reset | Ep #5</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Behind every great man is a strong woman—ready to fact-check his ego on demand. Stepping back from IG, clearing headaches, and watching your daughter play hoop—life’s real moments are better than any post.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Behind every great man is a strong woman—ready to fact-check his ego on demand. Stepping back from IG, clearing headaches, and watching your daughter play hoop—life’s real moments are better than any post.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Contact El Hoopo:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Feedback: hooposhow@gmail.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Social links:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;IG: https://www.instagram.com/theelhooposhow&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;X: https://x.com/TheElHoopoShow&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Stay Cool with Young Bleed | Ep #3</itunes:title>
                <title>Stay Cool with Young Bleed | Ep #3</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Everyone experiences stress and anxiety, but we all cope in different ways. With our first guest, we dive into that discussion. Please welcome the one and only, Young Bleed!  Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Everyone experiences stress and anxiety, but we all cope in different ways. With our first guest, we dive into that discussion. Please welcome the one and only, Young Bleed!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact El Hoopo:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Feedback:&lt;/strong&gt; hooposhow@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spotify:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&#34;https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Apple Podcasts: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YouTube: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Social links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IG: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/theelhooposhow&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://www.instagram.com/theelhooposhow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;X:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&#34;https://x.com/TheElHoopoShow&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://x.com/TheElHoopoShow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read less&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>No sleep, doctor visits, kids screaming, and buttons pushed—just another week in Hoopoland. Let’s navigate this chaos together!  Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&#39;ll join the journey!</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;No sleep, doctor visits, kids screaming, and buttons pushed—just another week in Hoopoland. Let’s navigate this chaos together!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Catch new episodes of The El Hoopo Show every Friday—hope you&amp;#39;ll join the journey!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact El Hoopo:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Feedback:&lt;/strong&gt; hooposhow@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Podcast links below:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spotify:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&#34;https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Apple Podcasts: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YouTube: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Social links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IG: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.instagram.com/theelhooposhow&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://www.instagram.com/theelhooposhow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;X:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&#34;https://x.com/TheElHoopoShow&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://x.com/TheElHoopoShow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Who Am I? | Ep  #1 | SHOW PREMIER</itunes:title>
                <title>Who Am I? | Ep  #1 | SHOW PREMIER</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>3/7/25</itunes:title>
                <title>3/7/25</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>First episode drops Friday, 3/7/25. By the end, you might be asking yourself: Who am I?</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:title>Just 500 (Show Preview)</itunes:title>
                <title>Just 500 (Show Preview)</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>I remember my first job, that first paycheck—instant relief. But soon, I wanted more. As we grow, we forget the struggle. Remember when you had less but felt richer.   ﻿The El Hoopo Show – First Episode Coming This Friday 3/7/25.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>The furnace broke, pipes leaked, baby screaming—I’m overwhelmed, but I have no choice. New level, new devil.  The El Hoopo Show – Coming Soon.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Stress affects us all differently, but we all seek relief. How do you cope with it? Let’s explore ways to manage it together.   The El Hoopo Show – Coming Soon.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:author>Ben Stortini </itunes:author>
                <itunes:subtitle>Support &amp; Connection: Sharing experiences, lessons, and life hacks to make things more manageable.  A place to reconnect, grow, and navigate life—together. Less ego, more reality.  The El Hoopo Show – Coming Soon.</itunes:subtitle>
                
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                <itunes:subtitle>A Resource for Life: Whether you&#39;re struggling or thriving, tune in for insights, laughs, and support.  A place to reconnect, grow, and navigate life—together. Less ego, more reality.  The El Hoopo Show – Coming Soon.</itunes:subtitle>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>A Resource for Life: Whether you&#39;re struggling or thriving, tune in for insights, laughs, and support.</p><p>A place to reconnect, grow, and navigate life—together. Less ego, more reality.</p><p>The El Hoopo Show – Coming Soon.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact El Hoopo:</strong></p><p><strong>Feedback:</strong> hooposhow@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Podcast links below:</strong></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608</strong></a></p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts: </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418</strong></a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/@TheElHoopoShow</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Social links:</strong></p><p><strong>IG: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theelhooposhow" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.instagram.com/theelhooposhow</strong></a></p><p><strong>X:</strong> <a href="https://x.com/TheElHoopoShow" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://x.com/TheElHoopoShow</strong></a></p>]]></description>
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