I've always wanted to entertain. I've always wanted to be in front of the camera.

So I finally took the first steps toward making that happen. I may be 46, but you're never too old to pursue your dreams.

I got myself an agent, was asked to film a self-tape for a commercial, received a callback from the casting agency, and had my very first audition this week.

I'm smiling as I write this because I know my heart is in it. I can't tell you how much fun I had. Whether I get the role or not, this was an incredible experience—one that challenged me, helped me grow, and reminded me why I wanted to do this in the first place.

Deep down, I know I'm not going to stop. I feel a change is coming.

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Last weekend was Father's Day. I had never reached out to my dad on Father's Day before, but for some reason, this year I wanted to. So I did.

I genuinely wanted to wish him a Happy Father's Day, thinking it might make his day, knowing he probably wasn't getting any other texts.

What happened next was embarrassing.

But I made this show to get things off my chest, so here we go.

This episode is for all the dads out there: stay strong, keep your head up, and be there for your kids.

Life truly is too short to carry sorrow. You may be here today and gone tomorrow.

So, I'm going to tell it like it is.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418

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"The Ben Stortini Show" Soundtrack on Spotify:

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I couldn't wait for my Friday night cheat meal. I couldn't wait for that first bite...

I sat down, turned on my documentary, and went in for my first bite of my Harry's burger. Boom. First bite... my back tooth breaks.

Needless to say, my weekend turned into quite the adventure.

I talk about my dentist appointment and meeting a dentist who sees the world the same way I do. Speaking of seeing the world, I got the prescription back for my new frames—I'm calling them my "Stallones." My "Forgetaboutits." I gotta say, I feel like I transform into Stallone in the '80s every time I put these things on.

My daughter had her piano recital, the Knicks won, which had me outside shooting around by myself for the first time in years, and I get into a whole lot more.

So throw on the Rocky soundtrack, get your hair tonic in, put your velour on, and settle in. This one is nothing less than—you guessed it—beautiful.

Enjoy, chicos and chicas.

Catch new episodes of The Ben Stortini Show every Friday—hope you'll join the journey!

Contact Ben:

Feedback: ben.stortini@gmail.com

Podcast links below:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/172DaMj6RI8TQCHiAxVCmh?si=2c3b3c1a976e4608

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-el-hoopo-show/id1796438418

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBenStortiniShow

"The Ben Stortini Show" Soundtrack on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uioR9W1oNHpRp6LTUFaDv?si=bc9643d260954d0f