I Know What You're Thinking Podcast

I Know What You're Thinking

Ben Wartski
What is the best way to greet a stranger? Was Clark Kent actually a good reporter? What is the best (and only proper) way to play UNO? Join UNO connoisseur and amateur-at-life Ben Wartski as he uses his spare time to dig into strange scenarios and come up with obviously the correct answers. If you have a curious mind and have an interests ranging from board games to sun dials to sandals- stay tuned.
Could You Beat a Penguin in a Triathlon?
As the famous vine once said. 'It's Friday my dudes'. Well actually he said "It's Wednesday my dudes", but who is keeping track. We're back with another episode of I Know What You're Thinking which should certainly put you in good spirits. This week your hypoallergenic tour guide and host Ben Wartski touches on a topic that is bound to get everyone started. It involves competition and some of the most beloved animals on the planet. Can I beat a penguin in a triathlon?(0:00-3:43) Introduction. (3:44-6:33) History of a triathlon. (6:34-7:54) Organization that support Triathlons (7:55-11:37) A little about penguins. (11:38-12:19) Penguin called Happy Feet. (12:20-15:35) Why I'd beat a penguin in a race. (15:36-16:18) Outro.
May 14, 2021
16 min
Ninjas or Pirates?
Tuesday blues got you down?! We're back with another episode of I Know What You're Thinking which should tell you we didn't go away for good. This week your snorkeling chauffeur and host Ben Wartski touches on a topic that has created internet drama since the early 2000s. It crosses time barriers and even involves perhaps the best movie film franchise of all time. Of course we are focusing on Ninjas versus Pirates.(0:00-3:28) Intro. (3:29-5:21) Pirates v. Ninjas. (5:22-10:30) Pitch for the Pirates. (10:31-14:45) Ninjas do be creeping. (14:46-16:31) Ninja v. Pirates final scores. (16:32-18:05) Outro.
May 11, 2021
18 min
Is it Rude to Lean Your Seat Back on an Airplane?
We've made it Friday! And we're back with another episode of I Know What You're Thinking. This week your skateboarding guru and host Ben Wartski touches on a topic that has sparked wars spanning decades. No it's nothing religious or political as you may immediately jump to. It's something far more sinister- leaning your seat back on airplanes and if that is acceptable in today's society.(0:00-3:36) Introduction. (3:37-5:30) Airport gripes. (5:31-6:17) Brief history of airline food. (6:18-7:20) Window or Aisle? (7:21-9:51) Seat pitch and potential solutions. (9:52-12:52)- Passenger fighting over seats. (12:53-15:45) The correct stance on leaning. (15:46-17:20) Outro.
Apr 30, 2021
17 min
What is the Best Time of Day?
Happy Tuesday! Said no one ever. But we're back with another episode of I Know What You're Thinking. This week your ever gracious host Ben Wartski tackles a tale as old as time... or rather a tale of time, and tries to answer the question of what IS the best time of day?(0:00-2:17) Introduction and the Fermi Project. (2:18-3:57) What is the best time of day question introduction. (3:58-8:17) Time Zones, aren't they confusing. (8:18-11:30) Animals perception of time. (11:31-16:27) What I would choose. (16:28-17:49) Outro.
Apr 27, 2021
17 min
Sean Kingston or Sean from Kingston?
Buenas Tardes! I know what you're thinking and it's not "I wish I could go back to middle school and listen to the same 3 songs on repeat." Well- maybe it is. No judgement if so. However, what you MAY be thinking is what ever happened to Sean Kingston? The teen sensation who blessed our ears with hits such as Beautiful Girls and Fire Burning? And was he a better artist than Sean Paul? I explore that through today's episode. (0:00-1:41) Introduction/Arby's Slander. (1:42-3:22) Sean Kingston or Sean from Kingston? (3:23-6:58) The case for Sean Kingston. (6:59-12:18) The case for Sean Paul. (12;19- 13:58) Blind Sean test. (13:59-14:30) Listener ratings. (14:31-15:59) Outro.
Apr 23, 2021
15 min
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Howdy! Today I wanted to cover something that is obviously on everyone's minds- would you rather have your hands stuck together in a clasped position, or your feet stuck together by their sides? Welcome to Episode 3 of I Know What You're Thinking.(0:00-1:01) Introduction. (1:02-1:27) Mother apology. (1:28-6:53) Part 1: Mobility (6:54-8:56) Part 2: Functionality. (8:56-12:02) Part 3: Everything else. (12:03-13:15) Recap. (13:16-14:15) Review of the week. (14:15-15:07) Listener thanks, podcast preview.
Apr 20, 2021
15 min
House Rules: The Proper Way to Play
Today I want to talk about games, but more importantly I want to talk about the widely practiced, often misinterpreted, and always controversial piece. House. Rules. Welcome to Episode 2 of I Know What You're Thinking.(0:00-1:12) Introduction. (1:13-3:29) What are house rules? (3:30-5:20) UNO History/Introduction. (5:21-9:59) Beer Pong house rules. (10:00-11:25) Biggest UNO Collections. (11:26-13:00) UNO Rules. (13:00-15:41) Stacking/Training/Jumping In. (15:42-16:47) My House Rules for UNO.
Apr 17, 2021
16 min
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
You know what they say. The way to any person's heart is food. Which is why for the inaugural episode of I Know What You're Thinking, Ben tries to answer the age old question of if a Hot Dog should be considered a sandwich. (0:00-0:47) Introduction, (0:48-2:25) Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?, (2:26-5:05) Personal Sandwich definitions, (5:06-8:30) History of the Sandwich, (8:31-11:56) Sandwiches in the Court System, (11:57-13:37) The Hot Dog and Sausage Council, (13:38-16:14) What are celebrities saying? (16:15-17:20) I'll leave you with this
Apr 12, 2021
17 min