1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Tom chats with comedian Ben Gonzalez, known for his sharp and insightful material. They dive into Ben's unique journey from being a paramedic to becoming a comedian, discussing how his background influences his comedy. Ben shares how becoming a father motivated him to pursue stand-up and how he balances his career with parenting. His new special, &quot;Full Custody,&quot; draws from his personal experiences, especially gaining full custody of his children, and turning those challenges into humor. The discussion also explores the intense realities Ben faced as a paramedic, witnessing life-and-death situations, and how these experiences shape his perspective on life and comedy. More Ben: https://www.instagram.com/ben9humor/ Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom&amp;nbsp; https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna&amp;nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan &amp;nbsp; About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books &amp;amp; adventures. Join us for&amp;nbsp; Smart Ramble (Tom talks) Smart Talk (Tom has a guest) Smart Bestie (Tom and Ashna Rodjan) Smart Books and Movies (Review on Books and Movies) Tom I have been a comedian for more than 40 years. I travel the world, performing comedy. Exploring diverse cultures and connecting with people from all walks of life while doing comedy is at the heart of my journey. Whenever I can, I'll share my adventures and a global perspective with you on this podcast. Ashna Ashna, Dutch artist, photographer, and my ex-wife, is my best friend and she's an essential part of the Rhodesies production team. We've traveled the world together for 8 years. With her background in cognitive psychology and her passion for philosophy and the arts, Ashna shares her unique European perspective. Tom Rhodes Smart Camp http://www.tomrhodes.net <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/31716952/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/173242037