Side Stories Video: The Bullet in the Backseat

All the best Ben. I hope you are getting exactly what you need.

Heather Freeling

Love you guys <3

I too hope that you all are showing her some support. I understand legalities but she is a human being doing her best in life just like you are. Hope Ben gets some help and she gets a little bit of peace. Love you guys.

LONG LIVE BIG BEN

I don’t think think they owe us anything, but it’s completely irresponsible to not speak up for Taylor and address that by saying something even just like hey guys we’re aware of the allegations against Ben, and we’re working through that privately but in the meantime please do not harass either party online. They shouldn’t have to tell grown adults not to be dicks but it’s turning into a really traumatizing and dangerous situation.

I would challenge that assertion that they aren't responsible for how shitty some of the fans are - there's always gonna be some jerks, of course - it's the internet - but they do have the power to call most of them off or to clarify details

Jo Pérez

What are you even talking about?

I'm currently debating my patreon subscription, mostly because of how alone/unsupported Ben's ex has reported feeling as shes come out with allegations of mistreatment that apparently at least some of you can corroborate. It'd make a huge difference imo if someone from LPN would show her some support, even if no one gets into the specifics. <3

Ashes

Literally heartbreaking to me as this show has gotten me through years and years of chaos but starting to feel uncomfortable supporting via patreon if the allegations of abuse are going to be completely ignored while the “fans” torment this girl into a dangerous mental breakdown.

I cried listening to this intro. I’m proud of Ben for doing what he needs to do right now. And I appreciate the transparency of LPN of telling us and talking about what’s going on. Other networks could’ve lied, created some story of where Ben is but LPN shows us yet again how transparent, honest and respectful they are. Thank you, dudes.

Lili Colaku

I do think their doing their best, this whole situation is so unfortunate, there is so many things they are having to address and priorities to balance, so maybe in time. Thanks for bringing it up, the harrassment of a subsection of fan base, it is making me as a woman question what I've been supporting. Then I read you bring it up and it helps that I 'm not alone. I'm shaken by it. I also think there maybe bad actors who aren't actual fans of the show, but just those that show up when there is blood in water. Either or it hasn't been okay. This group of Last Podcast also introduced me to SPUN gals and so many wonderful amazing woman, I wouldn't otherwise have known. Still think entire network deserves flowers for all great work they've put in. I agree that poor woman that was at centre of all this should never have been so abused by random people. I want her to be left alone and I want her to be okay. Here's hoping all get the help they need.

tanya k

I hope Kissel gets the help he needs, but there is an elephant in the room that is not being addressed. It is offensive to be making statements about "fault" and "responsibility" while failing to address the harassment that the LPOTL community has been launching against a woman whose allegations of abuse grow more credible by the minute. I honestly expected better.

Ben

Big love to you all 🖤 my partner works in a SEN school and one of the main thing he teaches them is Marcus “mental health is not your fault but it is your responsibility”. That mantra has changed both our lives and is now going on to help little ones too 🖤 you guys get us throw life with a laugh. We are that couple at the coffee shop with headphones on as we listen to new episodes together. You guys and the whole team is hugely appreciated! The biggest hail yourselves and a huge hug to Kissel 🖤

Sending nothing but love and support your way. Kissel’s got this and so do you guys.

Sending all the love and support to y'all. Having gone through my own struggles, I know once you come out the otherside things will get better. My chosen family supported me through my mental health struggles and Ben's got an awesome group rooting for him to as well . ❤️

Marcus & Henry - seeing your faces, I have never ever been more convinced of your love for each other… He is lucky to have to both. Come on Kissel. You got this my bro 🩵

Sending you guys loads of love and strength. Ben deserves the best care in the world and I’m sending him all my thoughts in his journey to heal. You boys take care of yourselves too, he’s lucky to have his chosen family around him at this time. (Chosen) family first, always ❤️

I will always be a fan & supporter of LPOTL. I'm 100% here for the amazing content you guys spend so much time researching for & creating. Not the drama... I'd hope the rest of the community would feel the same. I wish only the best for Ben & everyone at LPN and appreciate everything you guys do. Thanks guys 🙏

Hope Kissel is doing ok and getting all the help and support he deserves, do what you gotta do and get yourself well Ben!

Just wanna chime in with the other fans here and say we love you guys and wish everyone at the network and especially Ben right now the absolute best always. You guys helped me through some rough times, and now I know that it does get better.

Beyond loving ya'll and contributing our energy to your dark workings, being supportive and understanding is the only real thing we can give ya'll. You cats be there for Ben and we'll be here for LPN; Being on day 5 of no alcohol/weed and trying to get back into a workout routine I'm sending Ben that good good energy to find a healthy balance.

Love you guys and proud of Ben for doing what needs to be done.

Your podcasts and work have been like ports in the storm for me on many occasions. The laughs, openness on mental health, and learning (yes, Prof Marcus!) are such a breath of relief during the week. I hope Ben, and all those in the LPOL fam, knows that he and his art are loved by many and that he is very needed. Ben should also be very proud of himself for doing the hard thing of getting healthier (I had to do the same in college to recover from severe eating disorders. It was harder than damnit to admit I needed help and to pause my life for it ). Sending love, support, and strength to all of you all!

Ben is such a great, compassionate, funny guy. I hope he is able to get help and help himself quickly and easily.

Jcat379