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Seeking Derangements

BySeeking Derangements
243 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into the captivating world of "Seeking Derangements," a podcast that fearlessly explores the intersections of culture, politics, and identity with a refreshing blend of humor and insight. Each episode features a diverse lineup of guests, including provocative voices from the realms of academia, entertainment, and activism, who tackle today’s pressing issues with candor and wit. Recent discussions have illuminated topics such as the complexities of modern gender identities, the impact of social media on political discourse, and the nuances of mental health in a rapidly changing world. What sets "Seeking Derangements" apart is its unapologetic approach to challenging societal norms, making it a thought-provoking listen for anyone eager to engage with contemporary conversations. With its informative content and engaging dialogue, this podcast invites listeners to reflect deeply while enjoying lively banter. Tune in and join the quest for understanding in a world that often feels chaotic and deranged.

#1

*Preview* The Dorinda Prank

*Full Audio & Video Available on Patreon* Ben here, today we kick off pride month by talking about JoJo Siwa's heterosexual crusade, I review my 2005 Nissan Altima and discuss scaring some Mexican guys. But more importantly we finally (after two failed attempts) debrief the heinous prank a listener pulled on Jacques, and hear the secret recordings he made in the process. All I will say is it involves the Real Housewife Dorinda Medley, Emeril Agassi, and an Amputee Mausoleum in New Orleans. Then we take some of your calls! We give advice to a transgender woman who is afraid of roller coasters, a straight man who doesn't understand why the gays at his office wont slay with him, what to do when you're the token gay of a bachelorette party, and much more!

2025-06-04•7mins
#2

04 - Interior Motives w Jen and Jamie

*FREE VIDEO AVAILABLE ON PATREON* It's Seeking Sunday! Ben here, back with another episode of Interior Motives, the game show wherein viewers send us a photo of their bedroom (and the inside of their fridge) and we have to guess their sexuality, gender, age and location. Joining me today is the don diva Jen and Jamie, AKA the Mother of the Podcast! Do you want to be on Interior Motives? Submit here! There was a slight delay on this video call, we did our best to fix it!

2025-06-01•1hr 15mins
#3

03 - Interior Motives w Angel Money

*FREE VIDEO AVAILABLE ON PATREON* Ben here, bringing you another episode of Interior Motives, the game show wherein you send us a photo of your bedroom (and the inside of your fridge) and we guess your gender, sexuality, age and location! DJ, Reverend, Professor and Trillionaire Angel Money joins Jacques and I to clock in and clock down! Listen to Angel Money's podcast Money Talks and read her monthly column in Document. Want to be a part of Interior Motives? We're up to over 100 submissions and have yet to turn one down! Claim your spot in line and sign up here. Thank you to everyone who's submitting, the show is so much fun and we couldn't do it without you. While we might roast your rooms, it's all love.

2025-05-25•1hr 20mins
#4

SD 408 - One Chance To Grow Up w/ Meg

Hello Seekers, Ben here, today our lawyer, investigative reporter, and the bad girl of podcasting, Meg, joins us for an earth-shattering expose on a recent “Marijuana Trade Show” in Hudson, NY. We discuss THC potency skyrocketing 307% since legalization, corporate capture of the Devil’s Lettuce, Jacques consuming 800MG's of the stuff daily and of course, everything that went down at the Trade Show. Join us as we dare to answer questions that others can’t manage to even ask, such as: Is weed destroying America? Are pet psychics worth it? Where are the Hudson baddies? Will Meg sell all of the free weed she got to Jacques?

2025-05-22•1hr 8mins
#5

02 - Interior Motives w/ Theda & Hesse

*FULL VIDEO IS FREE ON OUR PATREON* Hello everyone! Ben here, bringing you another episode of Interior Motives, the game show wherein you send us a photo of your bedroom (and the inside of your fridge) and we guess your gender, sexuality, age and location! Fan favorite and major transgender celebrity Theda Hammel joins Hesse and I to clock in and clock down! Want to be a part of Interior Motives? We're up to over 100 submissions but have yet to turn one down! Claim your spot in line and sign up here. Thank you to everyone who's submitting, the show is so much fun and we couldn't do it without you. While we might roast your rooms, it's all love. <3 Stream NYMPHOWARS!

2025-05-19•1hr 9mins
#6

*Preview* SD 406 - Derriere Force One

Hello Seekers! Ben here, today Max joins Hesse and I to discuss Trumps tour of the Middle East, the nodule found in Joe Biden's prostate, the Pope's gay brother, the Pope's MAGA brother, Trump accepting white South African "refugees," and how California is trying to ban gay cruising.

2025-05-14•3mins
#7

SD 405 - Aliens Vs. Bugs

Its Seeking Sunday! Happy Mothers day to all of you divas. Ben here, today Jacques, Hesse, and I guess what the new pope's vibe is (we recorded 10 minutes after the news was announced) spill some upstate tea about Martha Stewart and a 100 year old succulent, call Sniffies, and read some celebrity blind items.

2025-05-11•1hr 5mins
#8

Interior Motives (Ep. 1)

*FULL FREE VIDEO ON PATREON* Hello Seekers! Ben here, continuing my new game show Interior Motives, wherein you show us your bed (and the inside of your fridge) and we guess your gender, sexuality, age, and location! On this episode Jen Sillen and Angel Emoji join me to clock in and clock down. As always thank you to Natalia for helping me put together today's episode!

2025-05-08•53mins

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#9

*Preview* SD 404 - Teacher Appreciation Week

Welcome Seekers! Ben here, today Hesse, Jacques, and I celebrate Teachers Appreciation Week by talking about all the teachers we beefed with (we even read one's obituary), discuss Trumps new tariffs on movies (?) and play a new game wherein we guess which celebrities have trans kids, and what kind of trans those kids are. Right. We love!

2025-05-06•7mins
#10

*Preview* SD 402 - Bogey Hole

Ben here, today Jacques, Hesse and I discuss the Return of the Senate Twink, how he fled to the wilderness of South Africa, and why he resurfaced in Sydney, Australia. We also send a farewell to George Santos who is on his way to prison, discuss JoJo Siwa developing feelings for a British man, and most importantly, we escalate our efforts to get on the Sniffies Podcast.

2025-04-29•1mins
#11

Interior Motives 0

***Free Video on Patreon*** Hello Seekers! Ben here, we're trying something new today. I'm bringing you a test episode of Interior Motives, a game show about what your things say about you. The premise of the show is simple, listeners send us photos of their bedrooms (and their refrigerators) and we have to guess their gender/sexuality, age, and where they live using only those clues. Welcome to Interior Motives where you show us your bed and we guess who's been in it. Find the full video for free on our Patreon.

2025-04-27•1hr 3mins
#12

*Preview* SD 401 - Please Vote For The Filipino Pope Y'all

Welcome Seekers! Ben here, today I apologize to Hesse for some of my recent behavior on the show which may or may not relate to the use of a certain soundboard. Then Jacques shows up and we talk about the Pope dying, have a battle about who is the most catholic (me) and make some of our own nominations for the Papal Seat. Then we take a dip into the NYT's advice column for intellectuals and give our thoughts on dilemmas such as kicking a disabled woman out of your pickleball league and staring at women in public.

2025-04-23•7mins
#13

SD 400 - Celebrate Good Times C'mon

Its Seeking Sunday plus Hesse's Birthday, plus Easter, plus 4/20! Let's run it up mothers! Ben here, today Jacques and Hesse try to deal with me speaking solely through my new soundboard, something I'm doing at the advice of my medical team. But it went so badly that my doctors have told me to stop and the soundboard won't be coming back sorry about that everyone. We also talk about the Oregon Trail, Gayle King saying f*ggotry on live TV, and Hesse tells us about being trapped next to TJ Miller on a trail to Buffalo. The celebrations don't stop there! Find the new of The Steam Room in our Patreon shop. It has 21 full episodes!

2025-04-20•1hr 5mins
#14

*Preview* SD 395.5 - Taking Up Space

Welcome everyone! Ben here, today Jacques, Hesse, and I discuss what the hell those women were doing in space, debrief the Mickey Rourke and JoJo Siwa debacle, and (throwback) unpack the Casey Anthony trial because one of us adamantly believes she is innocent. And why 395.5? It'll all make sense on Sunday...

2025-04-16•6mins
#15

*Preview* SD 398 - A Family Affair w/ Jamie

Full Video (and Audio) on Patreon! Hello Seekers! Ben here, happy to bring you a special video episode featuring the whole family. It's me, Jacques, Hesse, Jamie and YOU! That's right, we're taking your calls. We're here to help Seekers all over. Wether it's advice on getting over a neurodivergent cajun man, how to avoid spilling the beans on a cheating lesbian, or what to do when all of your ex's start wearing clown make-up, we've got you covered! Drop some love for Jamie! If we didn't get to your call today, don't worry she'll will be back on soon enough for another call-in episode.

2025-04-10•2mins
#16

*Preview* SD 397 - Blowin' Wang

It's Seeking Sunday! Ben here, today Jacques, Hesse and I discuss the triumphant return of Onija Robinson, how to mingle with the drunk elite of Aspen, and face yet another grueling round of Special Questions from Jacques. Call in to our LoveLine at 332-203-8247, keep voicemails to under a minute and send them TODAY because we are recording with the Mother of The Show Jamie tomorrow. Mwah!

2025-04-06•3mins
#17

SD 396 - Locked Outside the Actors Studio

Hello Seekers! Ben here, today Jacques, Hesse and I address the rumors about speaker Mike Johnson being on Grindr. Is this yet another closeted Republican politician taking a sashay down Gay Boulevard, or is it cope for LibAunties who desperately need a win. We get to the bottom of it with a full Gay Face Analysis. Plus we talk about Bryan Johnson's NDA woes, Russell Brand's deep U neck t-shirts, and Jacque's rounds out the episode with a Special Questionnaire for both Hesse and I.

2025-04-03•1hr 8mins
#18

*Preview* SD 395 SuperHaters: The JVN Gangstalking Experience

Full episode on Patreon Ben here, join Jen and I for a 4 day oddessy in Providence, Rhode Island as we attempt to meet the Queen of Queer Eye, Jonathan Van Ness. We discuss being JVN's biggest super-haters, what the trajectory of her career says about broader cultural shifts, and figure out why he was borderline blackout at his live show Hot & Healed. Plus a special appearance from the Bad Girl of Podcasting, Meg. Hold on to your wigs hunties, cause we're serving some hater realness with some extra strength mother tea. Can you believe?

2025-04-01•44mins
#19

*Preview* SD 394 - No Weird Smells

Subscribe to our Patreon for the full epsidoe! Both audio and video available there. Hello Seekers! Ben here, today Jacques Hesse and I gather to discuss Jacque's possible legal recourse after being unpaid for the leading role in a Shrimp commercial he was too high to remember being in. Then we discuss the viral daily routine of everyones favorite entrepreneur and end the episode with a deep dive into the Gay Cruise who reportedly rescued 11 male refugees.

2025-03-28•6mins
#20

SD 393 - Rosie O'DONE-ll

It's Seeking Sunday!!! Welcome y'all, Ben here. Today, Jacques, Hesse and I discuss the mass exedous of famous lesbians from the US, Meghan Markle's relatability woe's, and Quakers. Plus Jacques teaches us about Genghis Kong. Find bonus episodes on Patreon.com/SeekingDerangements

2025-03-23•1hr 3mins
#21

*Preview* SD 392 - The Gay List pt. 17 w/ Palma

Hello Seekers! Welcome everyone, Ben here, today Hesse, Jacques and I are joined by super producer Palma who stops by to promote his new show The Drain. We discuss being jealous of dead people, starting fires, the cancellation of the Biden twink, and get into some items from the famous Gay List. Find Max's new show here:

2025-03-21•5mins
#22

SD 391 - Certifried Friercrackers

It's Seeking Sunday! Ben here, today Jacques, Hesse and I solve the aviation crisis, discuss the explosives that were planted all over Jacques neighborhood, review Lucinda Williams live show in Lafayette, and what it feels like to walk across one of those rainbow crosswalks which cuts through a 7 lane Dallas freeway.

2025-03-16•1hr 3mins
#23

SD 389 - Doll Madness Pt. 2

Greetings Seekers! Full Video on Patreon Ben here, today Jacques Hesse and I are back with a special video episode. We discuss Luigi Mangione's alleged Cinema Style Sex Videos, Emilia Perez greening out at the damn oscars, and recap our Mardi Gras. Plus Jacques and I get into a fight over the voodoo doll he made of me. We'll be back later this week!

2025-03-05•59mins

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#24

SD 388- Wine Night

Ben here, happy to bring you an extra long episode featuring Jen and Hesse. We each drink a bottle of wine and call our Dads, Jacques and two different Angel's, but not before discussing Luigi, Diddy, Bridgette Macron, the Oscars, Hilaria, and much more. Consider this the sequel to our Berlin Speed Paste episode, although none was consumed. First hour's free, the last two are paywalled.

2025-03-02•1hr 0mins
#25

*Preview* SD 385 - Die w/ Theda Hammel

FULL EPISODE ON PATREON Ben here. Today, Theda Hammel joins me to recap our experience at Bryan Johnson’s Don’t Die Summit. We cover all the deeply unsettling stuff that happened—from the “lunch” we were served, to Bryan’s complete lack of charm, to the vendors offering total crap. Plus, we get into how an attempted sing-along alienated the entire crowd and why I got kicked out of a hyperbaric chamber by an Israeli. Yes, I requested a refund. Waiting to hear back.

2025-02-18•13mins
#26

SD 384 - A Peak Behind the Velvet Curtain

It's S-S-Seeking Sunday!!! Ben here, today Hesse, Jacques and I finally cancel Raven Symone, I give my recipe for the Perfect Salad, and then we have a very serious conversation about how to improve our podcast. And Jacques talks about Jigsaw killing us.

2025-02-17•1hr 11mins
#27

*Preview* Valentine's Love Line w/ Jamie

The full video is available only on our Patreon! Ben here, Hesse, Jacques and I are here with Jamie AKA the Mother of the Pod to answer all your burning questions about love and life. We hear from a man who wants his allegedly bisexual boyfriend to have sex with a woman, decide if blind fathers need to know about a recent top surgery, talk about what happens when Jacques’ forces you into a room, and school some people about never giving up. Patreon.com/SeekingDerangements

2025-02-13•6mins
#28

*Preview* SD - No Podcasters Refused

Ben here, today I finally made it on the Sniffies podcast only for Hesse and Jacques to show up and throw the whole thing into chaos. It ended up being fine because then we just did our regular show. We talk about the trans cult that believes AI is going to become god (?), recount some of the worst photos we've seen on dating apps, why the word "twink" needs to be banned, and of course preview our upcoming MARDI GRAS and LOVE LINE episodes!!!

2025-02-12•6mins
#29

SD 380 - Free Trade?? Where!?

Hello Seekers! Ben here, today Jacques, Hesse and I discuss the American woman who is holding 100 press conferences in Pakistan about how she is refusing to leave, style each other for our inevitable Grammy appearances, and wildly speculate about how tariffs are going to effect the American economy. Also, we discuss how to elevate my years long "harassment" of JVN.

2025-02-04•1hr 20mins
#30

*Preview* SD 379- Karoline LEAVE IT!

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2025-02-02•4mins
#31

SD 378 - Oh Vicky, You'll Be So Proud

Ben here, today Jacques tells Hesse and I about his ongoing medical issues and yes, it's extremely graphic. Then we write and send Jacques' resume to Woah Vicky, investigate Ramona Singer allegedly selling her twitter account to a Black Rock CEO, and end the episode by reading an article about how the Cool Kids are celebrating Trumps reelection. Get weekly bonus episodes here: Patreon.com/seekingderangements

2025-01-30•1hr 41mins
#32

SD 376 - Hyperbolic Chamber

Hello Seekers! Ben here, Hesse and Jacques join me today to talk about the Inauguration, the various facelifts it featured, and of course what we expect from a 2nd Trump turn. Then we turn to two of the most annoying people we frequently cover on this show–Bill Maher and Bryan Johnson and watch the Club Random episode wherein Bryan literally talks about dating his own son. Get Tickets to Jacques LA show here:

2025-01-25•1hr 26mins
#33

*Preview* SD 375 - Ni Hao

Ben here, today Jen joins me to talk about an encounter we had with an old gay man last night in Hudson, discuss our attempts to avoid being hungover, the Tik Tok ban, our plans to become influencers on Xiuaohongshu, and working out with the formerly incarcerated.

2025-01-19•5mins
#34

SD 374 - Mother of the Pod w/ Jamie

Hello Seekers! Ben here, today I interview Jamie, the 58 year old hairdresser, mother of two and long time listener of the podcast. We talk about her gay friends (dead and alive), child rearing techniques, and the current stage of hags and their fags. Plus I tell her about The Erotic Barber! Get an appointment with Jamie (if you’re lucky) here:

2025-01-15•1hr 15mins
#35

SD 373 - Mister Lady w/ Jen

It's Seeking Sunday! And we have norovirus. At least Jen and I (Ben) do. Hesse is on this one with us too. We talk about congestion pricing, going to Thailand for normal reasons, and really stupid TV shows. If you hate this one, well....we'll have another episode out soon.

2025-01-12•1hr 22mins
#36

SD 371 - Staff Infection

It's Seeking Sunday yall! Ben here, today Jacques, Hesse and I discuss Hilaria Baldwin, her personal beef with Hesse, our favorite dogs, which dogs look like which kinds of women (empowering way) and the movie Scent of A Woman. Plus Jacques tells us about his very extensive health problems.

2025-01-04•1hr 18mins
#37

*Preview* SD 370 - Happy New Year

Hello Seekers! Ben here, today Jacques, Hesse and I give some predictions on the year to come, look back at some of our favorite moments from the one past, and try to name 5 gay guys. Plus we nominate a Person of the Year for L's, G's, B's, T's, and Q's. Thanks for listening this past year yall! Mwah

2025-01-01•5mins
#38

SD 369 - Drones & Crones

Ben here, today Hesse Jacques and I discuss wether or not Nancy Pelosi's honkers had anything to do with her spill down the Duke Of Luxembourg's marble staircase, react to Peter Theils comments on Luigi Mangione, and review Grindr's year-end lists of bottoms, tops, and babygirl's per capita. We also, of course, wildly speculate about the drone sightings in and around New Jersey.

2024-12-21•1hr 22mins
#39

SD 365 - Luigi Man-I-Gonna Nut

Ben here, on todays episode Hesse, Jacques, Max and I talk all things Luigi: his eyebrows, his GoodReads, his alleged assassination, and what this all really means. Plus Jacques slams his roommate and family and then forces us all to do a very radical therapeutic exercise.

2024-12-11•1hr 2mins
#40

SD 362 - Hesse's Podcast Boot Camp

Today we have something different for you all: in preparation for her eventual death from being hit by two trains at once in 2076, Hesse has decided to start training a suitable successor! Who better to train than four random strangers and a couple of friends who responded to one of her tweets?! No one! These potential recruits answered her call to complete a set of podcasting challenges in a no-holds-barred, winner-take-all match never before seen in the industry. Will these brave souls survive the hellish gauntlet set upon them by Major Hesse? Many are called, but one shall be chosen. Also Charles from E1 calls in from his buddy's wedding to let us know how that's going.

2024-12-02•58mins
#41

*Preview* SD 361- How To Train A Shrew

Hello Seekers! Ben here, on today's episode Jen stops by to sit our asses down and educate us about Wicked. Hesse unveils her history as a theatre kid, we hear a new story about a certain incapacitated Aunt, and we find out what Jacques thinks "holding space" means. Happy thanksgiving yall!

2024-11-29•5mins
#42

SD 360- The Gay List pt. 16 w/ Chloe Cherry

Today Chloe Cherry joins us to crack open the Gay List once again. Before that we discuss her favorite sandwiches, her budding DJ career, and test her gaydar. Plus Jacques tells her about his health problems and getting pranked.

2024-11-24•1hr 11mins
#43

*Preview* SD 359 - Smells Like Teasis w/ Jen and Meg

Ben here with a special music/talk episode made to bring you sunshine and fun in these literally dark times. We hate winter y'all. Jen Sillen and Meg "the Bad Girl of Podcasting" Murnane join me to discuss wide ranging topics such as pranking people at parties, how to bar old people from driving, jewish Grandparents, the pro's and con's of queer restaurants, why Meg banned tops from her home and more!

2024-11-21•1mins
#44

SD 358 - Our Dearest Donna

Ben here, today Jacques Hesse and I beg Donna Brazil to hire us as DNC operatives, discuss some shocking updates on Jacques voodoo doll, and nominate our own Sexiest Men of the Year.

2024-11-17•1hr 14mins
#45

*Preview* SD 356 - Is Anyone There

Ben here, today Hesse, Jacques and I debrief the total failure of the Kamala Harris campaign and Jacques tells us about zipping up one of his testicles, resulting in one of the worst injuries of his life.

2024-11-10•5mins
#46

SD 355 -Shawn Mendes More Likes Shawn Does-Men w/ Angel Money

Happy Sunday! Ben here, on today's ep Hesse and I are joined by the one and only Angel Money to discuss Biden fumbling the Puerto Rican/garbage narrative, Shawn Mendes micro-launching his asexuality, and my deep dive into the TikTok'er @morgandrinkscoffee who is shockingly not a lesbian, despite her tall haircut. Plus Angel and I settle our instagram beef and unpack why we are born fighters. Our live show is sold out, but you can still see the entire program beamed into the overflow venue next door here for only $5! Listen to Angel's show Money Talks here:

2024-11-03•1hr 33mins

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