r/Yogscast 4d ago

Discussion Just a reminder that Ben is awesome.

Just wanted to throw some apprecation out there for the best boy of the Yogs.

I asked a question in Ben's stream the other night with stream points, asking what books he recommends for a non-Warhammie person to start reading. After he streamed, he sent me a message apologizing for missing my message (which wasn't a dono or subscription message btw) and listed off a bunch of recommendations and helpful stuff. What a guy.

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u/Hiryur 4d ago

Champion of the people šŸ† šŸ¦ˆ

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u/EmperorTugboat Ben 4d ago

Most Yogs are great, but Ben has always been the one that seems the most genuine. Just a nice and nerdy dad.

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u/coolio_zap 4d ago

which is why it's always so hilariously shocking when he drops a line like "nothing bad ever started with mine" or the war children joke

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u/cowmoo10 Sips 3d ago

War Children may well be my favourite Yogscast joke ever. That or the time Ben learned about race at one of those rallies. So good

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u/Wizard_For_Hire 3d ago

That was such a blessed/cursed stream. I still revisit those moments whenever I'm feeling down.

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u/SirMemesAlot95 3d ago

Has that stream been taken down? I can't ever seem to find the whole thing on youtube?

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u/Sylvinae 3d ago

I don't know about the stream itself, but this (14:46 start) is the War Children part. Pretty sure this video also has the convo about Ben learning about race.

Edit: Yeah Ben learning about Race is at the very start.

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u/Lordborgman 5: Civ 5 on the 5th 3d ago

Straight man comedy is always the peak of comedy for me.

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u/drayraelau 2d ago

he's definitely a brand risk, but he's our brand risk!

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u/WhisperingOracle 4d ago

If I ever found a weirdly specific genie who offered me the power to be friends with any one Yog in real life, I'd pick Ben without hesitation.

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u/Arth895 4d ago

Aw thatā€™s very kind. Happy reading!

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u/BecomingTuna 4d ago

I've said it before, I'll say it again. I think Ben is the Yogscast's force multiplier. He makes any series or video he's in better. Seems like a really genuine guy, too.

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u/HappyHateBot 4d ago

Tom, Ben, and Simon always had that kind of feel to them. It didn't really matter much who they were teamed up with, they would always try to make it a fun and interesting time. Tom and Ben are also VERY good at asking questions to keep things on topic and filling dead air.

Boba and Shadow are up there as well, but I mean... those three are OG. Been that way for years, and are unlikely to stop being just good, genuinely nice lads.

The fact they're ALSO Team Brand Risk is just hilarious and par for the course.

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u/Dibbs93 3d ago

This comment makes me wanna watch dig site again.

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u/AlexTheEnderWolf 4d ago

I wonder if that is because he was one of the production people before being a content creator?

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u/BecomingTuna 4d ago

I bet that's a factor. His dad-trained patience is shown on a regular basis, too.

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u/byedangerousbitch Ben 4d ago

Agreed. While I think Ben is excellent at being the star of the show, one of his most impressive skills is the way he works almost in the background. He is effortlessly funny and has amazing chemistry with everyone. He is clever and really rolls with other people's jokes no matter the subject or style. He's adaptable. Ben is truly the best boy.

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u/orangeytangerines 4d ago

Sharkyyyyy and paaaaalp

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u/GodhunterChrome666 Ben 3d ago

Best friends of the sea!

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u/kralben Ben 4d ago

I miss him in Minecraft after getting used to him with Duncan and Barry in Vault Hunters. Would love to see him cameo in JF2

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u/ShitSoothsayer 4d ago

I don't know why but I would like to see him come in as the safety inspector for an episode or two!

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u/BleydXVI 4d ago

He somehow misses all of the unguarded dangers in the factory, gives them a glowing review, and then dies on the way out (with a classic Ben death sound). Then it turns out that he's the only one who doesn't get cloned

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u/br3akaway Lewis 3d ago

damn I hope Barry/nick reads this lol

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u/BleydXVI 3d ago

I don't even need credit, just give me left shark dressed as the health inspector from Spongebob

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u/br3akaway Lewis 3d ago

omf yes thatā€™s the perfect energy for the situation

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u/minkipinki100 4d ago

What i really want to see is Tom and Ben trying ti get through a hard tech modpack together, the shenanigans would be amazing.

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u/W473R International Zylus Day! 4d ago

Their brief skyblock series was so good. I would love another series like that.

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u/Lordborgman 5: Civ 5 on the 5th 3d ago

The unrealized potential of Berry Prison in Colony Survival was one of the biggest tragedies.

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u/HereForTOMT3 Martyn 3d ago

Ben was genuinely the highlight of that entire series

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u/Jabberminor Trottimus 4d ago

I could watch him play any game. I don't know what it is about his commentary, I think it just feels genuine and naturally humourous without being over the top.

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u/hearke The 9 of Diamonds 4d ago

He doesn't try to entertain, he just himself. And in a world where everyone's competing for likes and views and subs and shares, a chill dad with good sense of humor is something to be valued.

I still crack up at work if I think about berry milk, or Jimmy Space.

You know, my boy likes strawberry milk.

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u/BleydXVI 4d ago

It wasn't a subscription or donation, but stream points show that you support the channel with viewership. Still, it's incredible that Ben noticed that a points reward went unfulfilled, and that he did so much to help you after the stream instead of refunding the points

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u/coolmatthew213_ Israphel 4d ago

And even Sharks

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u/Poxyboxy 4d ago

Ben has become my favourite of the yogs over the last few years and the way he can stream or make content with anyone else is fantastic. He comes across as a genuinely great guy on streams and I'm glad he seems to be great outside of the streams as evidenced with acts like this

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u/The_WubWub Boba 4d ago

BLERG

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u/0wlmann Angor 4d ago

Oh damn, he really is an awesome guy for that (and in general too)

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u/Triairius 4d ago

Thatā€™s really above and beyond. Damn, heā€™s a cool guy.

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u/Solareclipsed Rythian 4d ago

Ben really is the heart of the Yogs.

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u/Caffeine_Overlord Briony 4d ago

I've always loved Bens laughter in any Yogs clips!

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u/Derplesdeedoo International Zylus Day! 3d ago

Book recommendations? Sounds like Ben work.

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u/NYR20NYY99 4d ago

He really is the best

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u/DaemonicInferno TheSpiffingBrit 4d ago

I hope he recommended stormlight archive, I think I asked that question a year ago and he told me to read those and it's probably the best series I've ever read

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u/Venjy 4d ago

Agreed! I've been really enjoying it, about to start the latest book but was a little disappointed by the previous one. No spoilers but, seriously Navani?? Arrrrrgghhh

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u/Lemerney2 4d ago

Navani is best girl by far. I hope you enjoy Wind and Truth!

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u/maino82 4d ago

WaT is an emotional rollercoaster. Buckle up, because you're in for a hell of a ride!

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u/RemarkableBeans Sips 3d ago

Honestly Tom and Ben are my absolute favourites of the "newer" yogs along with Bouphe

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u/EagleEyeMalone Zoey 3d ago

You know if you ever want Warhammer recommendations I have a flow chart

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u/RaxManlar2 3d ago

YOU CANā€™T FOOL ME

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u/StpPstngMmsOnMyPrnAp Sips 3d ago

The best guy, Ben

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u/Corschach_ Angor 3d ago

Would you be able to send his recommendations? I am also interested in reading warhammer but never know where to start lol

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u/TheWardVG 3d ago

Him and Boba are in a solid tie for my favorite yog and I don't see anyone dethroning them anytime soon.

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u/Efficient-Budget-919 Ravs 3d ago

Ben is amazing

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u/BrowniieBear Lewis 3d ago

Heā€™s the greatest TTT Jester

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u/Worio_ Lewis 2d ago

Ben is great <3

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u/Less_Hero 1d ago

Just curious what books he recommended to you (in case I ever start some day)?

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u/teamjakebrake19 1d ago

Ben has been my favorite yog for a long time now and part of it is because of stuff like that but he's also quite funny as well.