If you haven’t listened to Season 1, check it out here. Enjoy listening to Season 2 below, and leave a comment with what you enjoyed the most! Ben loves hearing feedback from friends and family.

Episode 1 (12/29/25): In this first episode of the second season, Mom & Ben broadcast on site from Pittsburgh, Pa., where they welcome special guests (Aunt) Abby Badach Doyle & (Uncle) Pat Doyle.

Episode 2 (1/14/26): A continuation of sorts from Episode 1, this second episode in the second season celebrates Ben’s growing love of chickens.

Episode 3 (1/28/26): M&B muse together on the kids’ growing hope that one day they’ll get a dog… but not just any dog — a basset hound!

Episode 4 (2/11/26): Mom & Ben dive seasonal exploration about all things Valentine’s Day. They also explore their feelings about moving into their family’s new home, and Mom reveals one of her favorite superpowers!

Episode 5 (2/25/26): This episode is the first-ever episode recorded in the family’s new home! M&B introduce their listeners to their new home base.

Episode 6 (3/11/26): M&B welcome a special guest for the first of several episodes together: Ben’s brother Maxwell! Amid their charming chaos, they cover a lot of ground: Maxwell and Ben introduce the audience to several of their stuffed animals (“stuffies”), offer movie reviews, and explore everyone’s favorite middle school pop culture trend.

Episode 7 (3/26/26): This first of a two-part special video podcast features the inimitable guest star of Ben’s brother Max. The brothers introduce their audience to their stuffie collection, The Arfington Family, and to the Arfingtons’ family tree.

Episode 8 (4/7/26): Part 2 of this video podcast with special guest Maxwell includes a live reenactment of the Arfington’s ancestral stories. The joy of their childhood imaginative play delights the off-camera Mom, who used to play this way with her sister for hours/day.

Episode 9 (4/11/26): Ben & Mom reunite as a duo to recount the story of their mother/son date at Purrista Cat Cafe.