The Ben 10 Podcast That Nobody Asked For
Nobody Asked 61 episodes Dec 24, 2025
Three grown men decided to watch every episode of the animated series Ben 10 over the course of a single weekend, and this podcast is the record of that questionable experiment. Along the way they are joined by a few friends foolish enough to sit through the marathon with them. Episodes mix episode-by-episode reactions, nostalgia and jokes about the Cartoon Network show. It is an unofficial fan podcast hosted on Acast, with listener contact available by email and social media.
Episodes
Merry Christmas!
“Be more creative.” -That’s right! We delayed Monday’s episode so you’d get one on CHRISTMAS! The best gift of all, I’m sure. And it’s made even more special by the fact that we recorded it on June 7th, with absolutely no awareness that it would be released on the 25th of December, and therefore make no reference to Christmas AT ALL. Beat THAT, The Muppet Christmas Carol. -Ben 10: Ultimate Alien S
The Best of the Alien Experiences
“Well, whoever the f**k you are, learn how to spell!” -Learn who the fellas’ dream sponsors are, listen to some fun bullying… actually there’s a lot of that in this episode… a lot aimed at Sam… hmmmmm… -Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Season 1, Episodes 7 & 8 Andreas’ Fault & Fused Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Etymology Lessons & Identity Theft
“He’s smiling, he wants to smile, he’s pretending he doesn’t want to smile.” - This is the third episode of our third season. -Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Season 1, Episodes 5 & 6 Escape From Aggregor & Too Hot to Handle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Breaking News About Tom Cruise
“Stop punching my house.” -Evil plans, death by radiation, and banned video games. We've really got it all.Ben 10: Ultimate AlienSeason 1, Episodes 3 & 4Hit ‘em Where They Live & Video Games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Man In Halifax
“Can you transform that into non-freedom units please.” -Have you guys missed our bad Aunty Donna impressions? WELL GOOD NEWS! Along with that, in this, the first episode, of the third season of our award-winning (manifesting) podcast, you’ll also hear us talk about the beginning of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien! New aliens, new enemies, but OLD HEELS. You know what they say. One step forward, two steps
Waiting For Bailey (By Samuel Beckett)
“I believe the words is, ‘Shoo moth, don’t bother me.’” The hosts of this podcast wish their listeners to know that they support hippies, and that they recognise five white guys are probably not the ones to be talking about the poorly-aged elements of Tropic Thunder and Come Fly With Me.Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Videogame Was Played By A Few
“This has to be the most visual work someone has done for a non-visual media.”For the first time EVER! (maybe, I can’t remember) We respond to your emails! That’s right! YOUR emails! Which aliens could survive a bullet? What NZ/Australian programing do your hosts recommend? Also, exactly how hard should it be to get five grown men to play a video-game? (Asking for a friend) Ben 10: Alien Force: T
Do You Think Vilgax Would Eat Calamari?
“F**k you IMDb. We’re coming for ya.” -Here we are, the end of Alien Force. Well, the end of the series anyway… We’ve got all your favourites. We’ve got episode ranking, we’ve got alien ranking, we’ve got a few random discussions that have nothing to do with Ben 10, AND IT ISN’T EVEN THE END OF OUR SEASON YET. That being said there will be a few weeks of hiatus between this and our closing episode
Hulkamania
“We need a wraith, a goul.” -Which Alien Force alien would the fellas like to turn into? And why has it taken so long to ask this question? (Unless of course they already answered that question and just forgot) -Ben 10: Alien Force,Season 3,Episodes 17 & 18Above and Beyond & Vendetta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If You Gamble, Be Smart About It
“Can you and I go to the casino together, please?” -Have you ever wondered what Sam’s tactics are when it comes to gambling? Well wonder no more, as on this episode of The Ben 10 Podcast That Nobody Asked For, Sam goes into detail for all you Samheads who have been dying to know. Then, join the lads as they discuss their preferences when it comes to being tucked in at night. -Ben 10: Alien Force,S
Joe’s Stitch Impression is REALLY Good
“Ooo, I’ve still got the urine page open.” -And with that, the upload schedule is (hopefully) FIXED! The boys finally made it. All the pain, suffering, long nights, and bad jokes… It was all worth it to get to him. Rath. The bestest of boys. After that they see Vilgax get his ass kicked. Also, apparently something is coming up that Sam is very excited for. So, stay tuned. - Ben 10: Alien Force,Sea
Would You Drink It?
“I could be a +5 to MMA, I’ve just never tried” -Is Ben the best side character in Ben 10? Who is the voice of Michael Morningstar? What is the funniest thing to put on your hinge profile? Is water wet? Does Sam know how to take care of his marigolds? And most importantly, what are the fellas’ stats? Find out the answers to these questions, and hang around for the insane conversations that develop
Technical Difficulties: A Tragedy
“And then he’s facedown on the concrete, f***ing dead.” - Nothing has ever gone south as fast as the recording of the podcast halfway through this episode. -Ben 10: Alien Force,Season 3,Episodes 9 & 10In Charm’s Way & Ghost Town Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Caffeine & Hero's Pension
"Why is that needed? Do we need that?” -Further conversations on Ben’s regression lead onto a discussion about the benefits of using artificially prepared chemicals to keep you awake. -Ben 10: Alien Force,Season 3,Episodes 6, 7, & 8Vreedle Vreedle, Single-Handed, If All Else Fails Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We Forgot About Pluto!
"Maybe next time we all meet up we should just play LEGO games.” - Hey! Look at that! A new episode only (4, 5, 6…) ONLY 8 DAYS LATE. You’ll get what you get, when you get it, and you’ll be happy about it. Speaking of this episode, it’s a roller-coaster. Fun conversations about Ben 10 mixed with depressing conversations about war and religion. They also spend a not insubstantial amount of time quo
The Original Infinity War
"Alberto Tennyson!!!" *shakes fist* -Gwen is now allowed to wear trousers. Everybody is happy about this. Ben is a dick now. Nobody is happy about this. Sam is optimistic for an appearance by Wildmutt in the coming episodes. He is going to be disappointed. Joe remembers seeing the first Hobbit film in cinemas, causing Nat to nearly cry because of what they called those movies. Discussions about wr
Following Squirrels From a Respectable Distance (feat. Special Guest)
“This movie was good, like-OH! No, it wasn't, sorry, sorry.”And day two is off to a rocky start as the crew watch the perplexing film. Ben 10: Alien Swarm. With the budget of 2005's Serenity, yet almost none of the charm, it almost sent our intrepid viewers right back to sleep.Also, a quick audio quality warning for this one. While nowhere NEAR as bad as our atrocious season 1 finale, we do switch
Count The Yawns
"Stop f***ing sidetracking! The planet's about to be invaded!" -It took a whole day, but the fellas finally reached the final chapter of the Highbreed Invasion. The question is, are they conscious enough to say anything interesting about it? -Ben 10: Alien Force,Season 2,Episode 13War of the Worlds: Part 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Ben’s 10” Is An Infinitely Better Name Than “Ben’s Team”
“Don’t look it up, don’t look it up, I don’t care.” -In this episode, we learn that Sam is a naughty boy (and may possibly be addicted to audible). - Ben 10: Alien Force,Season 2,Episodes 11 & 12,Unearthed & War of the Worlds: Part 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mandela Effect vs. The Illusory Truth Effect (i.e. Good Ol’ Plain Disinformation)
“It’s not a war crime the first time you do it.” - Oh boy, they’re really losing it now. Until it is lost completely however, they are determined to regale you with discussions of false memories, random number generators, and of course, Ben 10: Alien Force. - Ben 10: Alien Force,Season 2,Episodes 9 & 10,Inside Man & Birds of a Feather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa
Joe's Mo
“That is bat***t. That is bat***t crazy.” -This is the episode where Sam finally understands why it’s called the “Null Void”. This is also the episode where everyone is getting very tired. -Ben 10: Alien Force,Season 2, Episodes 7 & 8,Grounded & Voided Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Plot Starts Moving Again
“Showers. How often do people have them?” -Things get HEATED in this one. You may need to take a moment after the argument in this one. -Ben 10: Alien Force,Season 2,Episodes 5 & 6,Undercover & Pet Project Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam's Hot Tip For Spicy Food
“I remember when you were so proud and insistent on your ability to handle spicy foods that it ruined James’ evening.” - In the first half of this episode, Albedo’s obsession with chilli cheese leads the boys to discuss their preferred greasy, cheesy, chilli snacks, and their experiences with such food. In the second part, those same boys are realising how much more they’re enjoying this second se
Joe Sings, Sam & Nat talk about The Thing, and James Has A Twilight Poster
“They’re playing footsie.” -Two “banging” episodes. In between, a couple of the fellas reminisce on their Twilight watching, Sam reminisces on watching The Thing (1982)… To be completely honest, the first half is essentially this podcast’s The Thing episode, So a great time for fans of The Thing. The second half is once again, a discussion about the actual show they’re watching (with them even ref
What’s in a Finale? A satisfying episode by any other designation would serve as well.
“He’s lying. He lies to us. He lied to me and told me this would be fun, see? He’s a liar.” - Just over a quarter of the way through the weekend, and the show. Your buddies have reached what serves as the finale for the first season of Ben 10: Alien Force. So, it’s time of course for them to take a look back on the season as a whole for one of their world-famous ranked lists. But more importa
Wait... is this the first time we've discussed Dungeons & Dragons? (AKA The Many Faces of Mr. Krabs)
“I just am not going into it because I don’t know fully what I’m talking about.” - Guys, this is kind of insane. You probably won’t believe me when I tell you this, but they actually spend a decent amount of this episode ACTUALLY DISCUSSING Ben 10. It’s been a long time coming, but they finally managed it… for about half of it anyway. There’s also plenty of discussion about things that have nothin
Spoilers for PIXAR’s Coco, 9:15-10:17
“I have standards, that’s what I’m saying. I have standards.” -Don’t panic. Despite the sounds Joe’s wrist made at the start, his hand is still attached. Anyway, did you want to know everyone’s favourite Pixar films? Yes? Well, you’re in luck! No? Well now my feelings are hurt. ARE YOU HAPPY NOW? Don’t worry, they still spend plenty of time arguing about fictional science in a children’s cartoon.
CRYPTO IS BAD. TRUMP IS WORSE. THIS WAS RECORDED IN NOVEMBER OF 2024.
"Damn, I wish I had money" - Did you ever wonder what we think about Christchurch? Have you ever asked yourself, "Do these guys enjoys seeing the characters of Ben 10 be happy?" Have you ever wondered, "How on earth do these fellas keep track of how many days there are in each month?" Do you ever find yourself snapped back to reality by a thundering voice in your head asking, "Does New Zealand hav
Why They Can’t Just Fly The Eagles To Mordor
“I, so desperately, just want to live, in an apartment, with a cat.” - People always make fun of it, “oHHH, weLL WhY nOt jUSt FLyyyy To MOrDOR?” BECAUSE THEN THERE WOULDN’T BE A STORY TO TELL! AND TOLKIEN KNEW THIS! SO BEING THE CLEVER-CLOCK THAT HE WAS, HE INCORPERATED A REASON INTO THE WORLDBUILDING OF HIS UNIVERSE! THERE’S EVEN AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT, YET STILL PERFECTLY LOGICAL, REASON THA
Rest In Peace CartoonNetwork.com
“Am I the only person who’s already crashing?” -Hey look! Joe’s back! Just in time for your favourite podcasters to start discussing the finer points of animation (an artistic medium that, I will remind you once again, none of them have any experience in), as well as finding time to discuss the inspiration for Ben’s new roster of aliens. Between all this, James and Sam get super locked-in to a deb
They’re Back! (Sorry)
“I’m axe throwing for ten hours, F*** YOU GUYS!” -Our intrepid cartoon-watchers return for the much beloved follow up to Ben 10… and Nat wastes no time in ruining everyone’s fun by pointing out the logical inconsistencies in a children’s show. At the same time Sam delivers handy tips to you dear listeners on updating your electronic devices, along with some fun facts about the Red Cross logo, and
Return of The Batman Impersonations
“We love chomp.”What do you get when you make a near seventy-minute Ben 10 fight sequence? You get Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens, which is (if we’re being honest) bit of a boring movie. Maybe you could settle a little bet for us. What’s less interesting, someone talking about the teachers at their old school, or someone describing a comedian telling an anecdote? Whatever the answer, would be nice if
BENJAMIN TENNYSON GODDAMNIT!
"Yeah, but I can't appreciate it because I'm mad at you." Was devoting an episode to nine shorts worth it? Probably not! But this way our first season is a nice and even thirty episodes. Also, BIG episode today for fans of listening to people watch videos of dogs.Ben 10 Shorts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hands Up If You Can Remember the Warehouse 13 Epilogue
"I was just very like, disorientated, and upset, and embarrassed... that was that story."Oh wow, the FIRST Ben 10 live-action movie. A perfect opportunity to talk about movies and TV shows that are not Ben 10, to discuss actors, to drop personal lore... basically anything BUT talk about Race Against Time. Don't worry, they get round to it eventually. Boy this film is charming. It's also not great.
1192 Hours, 40 Minutes
"He's just so annoying! He's so irritating."While they wait for Sam to arrive, James, Bailey, Izzy and Nat catch up on what they've learned about Ben 10 in the last month and-a-half since watching Secret of the Omnitrix. Most important; Izzy took the opportunity to catch up on the first three seasons she missed out on over the weekend. Stay tuned to learn who Waybig was based off, who is obsessed
It Has Been a VERY Long Weekend
“What’s a ‘Lucky Girl’?”And with that, our intrepid viewers have seen the final hand-animated “episode” of the original Ben 10 series. And what better way to look back at the last four seasons of animated greatness than with A TIER LIST BABY! If you were excited for an in-depth look at the animated film Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix, then you’re shit out of luck buddy, they talk about it for a to
The Return of Sublimino
"Why do I have pink eye!?"Oh boy! Four whole seasons of Ben 10 in the can! Outside of ranking this season, the primary topic of conversation this time, is who exactly could've replaced Sublimino (Sam gets REAL mad).Season 4,Episodes 9 & 10,Ben 10 vs. The Negative 10: Parts 1&2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Redheads
"Wish she was my aunt."Need we say more?Season 4, Episodes 7 & 8, Ken 10 & Goodbye and Good Riddance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This One Goes Out To All The Kings and Queens, Both Short AND Tall
“It takes three people to s**t“Remember how several weeks back there was that MASSIVE episode that combined FOUR discussions? Well, what goes around comes around. Now you get a small one.Season 4,Episodes 5 & 6,Ben 4 Good Buddy & Ready to Rumble Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Left-handed Shall Inherit The Earth
“Was Ponce de León Cool?”Do you wanna hear about Ben 10? Well tough, we’re talking about the CW’s Arrowverse now. Maybe you’ll hear the odd tidbit hear and there about the show this podcast is named for, but they’ve got other things to talk about. For instance, they need to discuss very important things like spelling, real-world weddings, and handwriting, so be quiet and be happy with what you get
There Is Such a Thing as Too Much Stinkfly
“Ok, I don’t have THAT high integrity.”Do you want to know what six people think of Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul? Well, my friends, have we got the podcast episode for you! On top of that, the decision on what to get for dinner comes around once again, and is made quickly and (relatively) painlessly. But, where there is light, there must also be darkness. Where there is yin, there must be yang. It’s fi
Is Zero a Stat?
"Wait... what microphone is it...I think it's recording from the computer microphone."OK, not a lot of time here because I completely forgot to prep this one last night. Basically they watched the finale of season 3 and now they're gonna talk about it for a bit. After that, they rank all the episodes of season 3, you guys know the drill, this is our third season finale now. You should all go the A
Plumbers Gear, Standard Issue
“What do you mean, ‘Cannonbolt has cake’?“HELL YEAH! GHOSTFREAK'S BACK! If you've missed our uneducated discussions about the animation process, then you will be pleasantly surprised by this one. On top of that we have all your old faves, Icarus, Cannonbolt, clothing discussions, etc. But with the old also comes the new, with the addition of sixth (oh boy, getting awfully crowded in here) viewer t
The Boys Know Best
“I still don’t know how to fold a fitted sheet, but you know, we’ll get there one day.” This is the one where the fellas decide they know what's best about everything, from dealing with bullies, to how to parent, and then... actually that might be all they talk about in this oneSeason 3,Under Wraps & The Unnaturals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Was Wrong and Nat Was Right
"It sounded really good... visually I could not tell you anything."Sam learns that Sublimino will return. This news devastates him.Season 3,Monster Weather & Super Alien Hero Buddy Adventures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a Videogame Podcast Now, Deal With It.
“You just got shown up by a dyslexic!”That’s right! Grab your minetendos, open up your gamestations, and strap on your y-cubes. We are now your one-stop shop for all things GAME. For those of you who don’t believe in us, who think us foolish, unknowing, and misinformed when it comes to the complex socio-political-biosphere that is game… you’re probably right! But who’s gonna stop us? YOU?! Don’t m
Naruto Kids
“This is so far removed from Ben 10.”A lot of dragging on inconsistencies and lazy story-telling in this one. Please don’t take it personally Ben 10, it all comes from a place of love. Have no fear though, your boys get very far off topic in part two of this episode when they start reminiscing about disappointing movies and arguing about what did and didn’t happen at school. (Fun fact: Nat’s wrong
The One Where They Finally Sleep
"Shall we go to bed?... SEPARATE beds!"Nat wasn't paying attention as much during one of these episodes because he was cleaning, but you'd hardly notice. After Sam and James spend too much time explaining all the inconsistencies that Nat didn't notice however, our three heroes finally get a well-deserved six hours of slee- SIX HOURS?! THEY ONLY GOT SIX HOURS OF SLEEP!? What psychopath was in charg
Sixteen Hours
“He shoots… the BEST loogies.”It’s been sixteen hours, and the reality is finally starting to set in, as the Quartet reach the season two finale. Maybe it’s the existential horror of their choices which finally keeps them on topic as they rank the episode of season two.Season 2,Episode 13,Back with a Vengeance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nat’s Friend’s McDonald’s© Order is Revealed
"Just like how Icarus was only half a bird."Iconic /ʌɪˈkɒnɪk/ adjective 1. relating to or of the nature of an icon; regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration. 2. Ghostfreak’s second design.PLOT TWIST! Sam's starting to switch to team Ripjaws! Meanwhile, the discussion of Ben's apparel rages on, as the boys seek out each and every inconsistency they can find in a Cartoon Networ
Nat’s Friend’s McDonald’s© Order is Alluded To
“I think maybe me and James are just sad.”Oh wow, an extra big episode just for you, aren’t you lucky. In an attempt to make sure they get enough sleep to remain functional human beings, a decision was made for the team to speedrun their discussions for episodes 7-10. They forgot about this halfway through, but Nat still insisted on editing together four discussions into one episode because…. You
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“Why do the writers keep making me miserable, Sam?”Look, I’m gonna level with you guys here. I forgot to write a description for this one. I know, I know, you’re all probably sitting there thinking, “How could you let us down in such a way? We rely on your succinct and witty episode descriptions to prepare us for the scintillating 18-33 minutes ahead of us!” All I can say is that I’m sorry and I w
More Passion, More Energy, More Energy, More Passion
“If you plug that any harder, you’re gonna give yourself an electric shock.”After a brisk 200-metre walk to pick up their food, followed by the eating of said food, your pals find themselves reinvigorated and ready to keep talking about a whole bunch of stuff (sometimes even Ben 10). The debate on how Ben’s clothes work starts to pick up speed, and we get a frank reminder that these podcasters kno
Cannonbolt’s Eyes & Lips
“Is he xenophobic, or is he just a misunderstood funny guy?”Dinner has been decided, it will be burgers. Meanwhile, things start to blur together for the boys as the night goes on. This is not helped the business of ordering dinner distract our heroes from watching an episode, followed by the most internally inconsistent episode of the series yet.Also, Nat and Sam keep saying “Green Zenith” instea
What’s For Dinner?
“It’s the Worf paradox, conundrum, effect, thingy.” - As they finish season 1, the fools look back upon the last seven hours and, after a leson on Star Trek-born terminology, musing civilian casualties, and a brief ranking of episodes, the discussion moves onto more important matters, such as what they’re going to eat.Also, James has to explain the phrase “give them their flowers” because Nat and
Cryokinesis isn’t bad, just different
“I’m really worried James might be getting kind of close to copyright infringement” - The fatigue begins to set in, as Ben 10 introduces its in-universe equivalent to the British Museum, James takes a go at being punny, and Grey Matter officially overtakes Ripjaws in number of appearances, leading to Bailey’s departure, while those left start pondering what to get for dinner.Also, Sam’s world is r
Do you want driders? Because that’s how you get driders.
“Dave, Tony, Tony? Todd? PETER!” - Nat’s first episode of Ben 10 prompts a trip down memory lane before he gets angry about fingers, the fellas fantasize about a world in which Wildmutt is useful for once, and the reality of how they’ve chosen to spend their weekend begins to set in. Season 1, Episodes 9 & 10, The Last Laugh & Lucky Girl Hosted on Acast. See acast.co
Why Is It Wet?
"As you know, the neck is the entrance to the rest of the body." -Battle lines are drawn as Sam and Bailey take firm stands on which of Ben's aliens is best. Meanwhile the crew debate the logistics of human/robot merging in a science-fiction show made for children, Nat starts talking about taxes he almost definitely knows nothing about, James forgets Heatblast's name. -Season 1,Episodes 7 & 8,
Three Listeners
“Sam is the blonde one” -A milestone episode here, our first “Transformation Count”, exciting stuff! Billy West receives some praise, Nat remembers he set up an email address in the previous episode, and the lads welcome a fourth grown man with nothing better to do causing friction regarding favourite aliens.Also no one in the room can do math. -Season 1,Episodes 5 & 6,Hunted & Tourist Tra
Sexy Stinkfly
“We are not biologists” -The boys become momentarily distracted by the different Stinkflies you can find on the internet, bring up Invasion of the Body Snatchers twice, and Sam decides to make himself official keeper of alien appearance stats (a job that he will definitely never be frustrated by).Also, keep your ears peeled for Nat saying something that a total of zero other people in the room car
The Great Experiment Begins
"I was a big Ben 10 head" -Our trio have certainly picked a lovely day to begin their weekend of watching a cartoon. Join them as they take a trek down memory road, reminiscing on their earliest Ben 10 memories before they begin baselessly speculating on things that they know absolutely nothing about such as animation production pipelines and the intricacies of toy sales, before discussing the fla
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