Owen Benjamin
Owen Benjamin (born May 24, 1980) is an American comedian and actor known for his controversial views and involvement in various conspiracy theories. Initially gaining recognition through his work in comedy and acting, Benjamin has increasingly attracted attention for his contentious statements and affiliations.
During the 2010s, Benjamin began to publicly share conspiracy theories, which became a significant aspect of his public persona. He gained notoriety for promoting ideas such as flat Earth theory and other alternative explanations contrary to mainstream science and history. His statements have often sparked significant backlash and led to his de-platforming from major social media networks due to violations of community guidelines regarding hate speech and misinformation.
Benjamin has frequently associated with far-right figures and platforms, most notably appearing on "The Alex Jones Show," hosted by Infowars founder Alex Jones. Through these appearances, Benjamin has further propagated controversial viewpoints and conspiracies, aligning himself with Jones' brand of skepticism towards government and media narratives.
His affiliations and statements have led to ongoing controversies, impacting his career in the entertainment industry and leading to a polarized reception from audiences. Despite these controversies, Benjamin maintains a following through alternative media platforms where he continues to share his ideas and beliefs.
Relevant Episodes by Release Date
| No. | Title | Coverage
start date |
Coverage
end date |
Air date | Episode type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 242: December 18-19, 2018 | December 18, 2018 | December 19, 2018 | December 21, 2018 | Present Day |
| 245 | 245: December 24, 2018 | December 24, 2018 | December 24, 2018 | December 28, 2018 | Present Day |
| 259 | 259: January 27-29, 2019 | January 27, 2019 | January 29, 2019 | February 1, 2019 | Present Day |
| 261 | 261: February 5-6, 2019 | February 5, 2019 | February 6, 2019 | February 8, 2019 | Present Day |
| 345 | 345: September 19, 2019 | September 19, 2019 | September 19, 2019 | September 20, 2019 | Present Day |
| 350 | 350: September 29-30, 2019 | September 29, 2019 | September 30, 2019 | October 2, 2019 | Present Day |
| 357 | 357: October 16, 2019 | October 16, 2019 | October 16, 2019 | October 18, 2019 | Present Day |
| 374 | 374: November 25, 2019 | November 25, 2019 | November 25, 2019 | November 27, 2019 | Present Day |
| 375 | 375: November 29, 2019 | November 29, 2019 | November 29, 2019 | December 2, 2019 | Present Day |
| 576 | 576: July 9, 2021 | July 9, 2021 | July 9, 2021 | July 12, 2021 | Present Day |
| 713 | 713: Chatting With Becca Lewis | August 9, 2022 | Knowledge Fight Interview | ||
| 714 | 714: Trial Recap, Part 1 | August 11, 2022 | Formulaic Objections | ||
| 723 | 723: September 8, 2022 | September 8, 2022 | September 8, 2022 | September 9, 2022 | Present Day |
| 747 | 747: November 11, 2022 | November 11, 2022 | November 11, 2022 | November 14, 2022 | Present Day |
| 753 | 753: December 1, 2022 | December 1, 2022 | December 1, 2022 | December 3, 2022 | Present Day |
| 755 | 755: Ye Takes a Sip of (Mc)Guinness | December 9, 2022 | Wacky Wednesday | ||
| 774 | 774: December 22, 2003 | December 22, 2003 | December 22, 2003 | February 6, 2023 | 2003 Investigation |
| 808 | 808: May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | Present Day |
| 822 | 822: June 19, 2023 | June 19, 2023 | June 19, 2023 | June 26, 2023 | Present Day |
| 861 | 861: October 18, 2023 | October 18, 2023 | October 18, 2023 | October 20, 2023 | Present Day |
| 862 | 862: Bankruptcy Response | October 19, 2023 | October 19, 2023 | October 23, 2023 | Present Day, Formulaic Objections |
| 877 | 877: A Philosophy For Curiosity | December 10, 2023 | December 10, 2023 | December 13, 2023 | Wacky Wednesday |
| 914 | 914: March 27, 2024 | March 27, 2024 | March 27, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | Present Day |
| 921 | 921: April 22, 2024 | April 22, 2024 | April 22, 2024 | April 24, 2024 | Present Day |
