BANKAS PODCAST #109 | CALGARY LURK WITH ARMIN ARBABI & ARI SHIELD

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Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.comJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistBen talks about his roots in Toronto with comedy and what the Jays being in the World Series means to him. Ben talks about how he created a grassroots following in Toronto during 2020-2022.

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Donate to my fan who lost his life: https://gofund.me/a677636cSupport Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastBen talks about his fan who just recently passed away due to a "reckless driver" who was an 18-year-old immigrant who had already been arrested for crashing into the Premier of Ontario Doug Ford's car on the 401. Ben talks about an Austin tragedy and tries to find reasons for why so many young men have lost their minds. Ben also talks about a recent comedy controversy from a California "comedian" who attacked the Austin comedy scene. Enjoy and please send this video to your friends.