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Ben Weasel

Ben Weasel (born Benjamin Foster) is a punk rock musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of bands Screeching Weasel and The Riverdales. He is also co-host of Weasel Radio, a weekly radio show formerly on ESPN 1070, which was relaunched as a podcast.

Personal life

Foster was raised in Prospect Heights, Illinois. He attend River Trails Middle School in Mount Prospect, Illinois where he first met future Screeching Weasel co-founder John Pierson. After middle school, Ben was expelled from John Hersey High School and St. Viator High School. He was eventually sent to the Élan School in Poland, Maine for his behavior issues. Today Ben lives in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a practicing Roman Catholic.

For a number of years, Ben suffered from panic attacks and bouts of agoraphobia. On November 30, 2010, he appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly to talk ath

Musical career

When Ben returned to Illinois from the Élan School, he got a job at a local movie theater, and formed the band Screeching Weasel with co-worker and former junior high classmate John Pierson, aka Jughead.

Podcasts:

  • Ben Weasel gets in a FIGHT!!!!

    March 18, 2011 Screeching Weasel Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn during the encore some girl whips an ice cube at Ben and it hits him in the face. He tells the person who threw the ice to come up to the stage. The girl raises her hand and comes forward to the front of the stage. This is when the VIDEO starts. You can clearly see when the girl comes to the stage she SPITS beer on BEN, at that point all hell breaks loose. EDIT: Watch Carefully at 0:02 you can clearly see the girl SPIT beer on Ben EDIT: the girl who grabs Ben from behind at 0:05 works at the venue and was trying to stop the 'fight', but looks like she accidentally hits BEN in the back of the head, causing him to react. EDIT: Ben responds http://www.benweasel.com/2011/08/12/welcome-to-the-carnival-of-schadenfreude

    published: 19 Mar 2011
  • Ben Weasel on Drunks That Want to Fight

    I talk about drunks at punk rock shows.

    published: 23 Mar 2011
  • Patience

    Provided to YouTube by Monona Records Patience · Ben Weasel Fidatevi ℗ 2017 Monona Records Released on: 2018-01-05 Auto-generated by YouTube.

    published: 04 Jan 2018
  • Ben Weasel talks about FatMike

    Screeching Weasel @ BayFest16 - August the 15th 2016 - Igea Marina (RN)

    published: 21 Aug 2016
  • Ben Weasel Talks Fat Mike, SXSW & Not Taking Shit

    Screeching Weasel May 6th, 2017 - Joliet, Illinois @ The Forge. Ben Weasel gives us a bit of insight on the shirt he's wearing and why he's wearing it. Donate at http://nehemiah.org/ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Kids React To Top 10 Best Songs Ever Made" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55p3k7axvXU -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

    published: 07 May 2017
  • Screeching Weasel and Fat Mike - Peter Brady

    published: 20 Sep 2010
  • Let Freedom Ring

    Provided to YouTube by Monona Records Let Freedom Ring · Ben Weasel These Ones Are Bitter ℗ 2017 Monona Records Released on: 2018-01-12 Auto-generated by YouTube.

    published: 11 Jan 2018
  • Ben Weasel Loses it on Fans

    June 13, 2015 - Screeching Weasel - Vancouver Commodore Ballroom Midway through Joanie Loves Johnny Ben Weasel stops the show to let loose on some assholes throwing ice cubes at him on stage. 4 or 5 people were removed from the building. ...Epic show. http://stokefm.com/punk-show/ https://www.facebook.com/punkshowstokefm

    published: 17 Jun 2015
  • A Bratty Biography on Screeching Weasel

    History lesson on the pop punk/ramonescore godfathers Screeching Weasel. Along with some added trivia and thoughts from yours truly. Enjoy! Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0mDGDqwGHrKD9GCzt1Qlqs?si=31f2fbed153b44f3 My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70564403 Jughead’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnJughead B-side Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fza4IYzN3kg&list=PLz4K4S5lmnJxm-98tCAHcfU-idetTVLlE Disgusteen Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__BdQDWW3mE&t=1153s Chapters: Intro: 0:00 - 2:37 Early History & First Album: 2:37 - 6:50 Boogadaboogadaboogada, & early tours: 6:50 - 9:43 Dan Vapid, Punkhouse 7", & first breakup: 9:43 - 12:03 Lookout! Records & My Brain Hurts: 12:03 - 15:06 Wiggle & various B-sides: 15:06 - 19:34 Anthem for a Ne...

    published: 16 Mar 2023
  • Give It Time

    Provided to YouTube by Monona Records Give It Time · Ben Weasel These Ones Are Bitter ℗ 2017 Monona Records Released on: 2018-01-12 Auto-generated by YouTube.

    published: 11 Jan 2018
Ben Weasel gets in a FIGHT!!!!
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Ben Weasel gets in a FIGHT!!!!

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  • Duration: 0:44
  • Uploaded Date: 19 Mar 2011
  • views: 569290
March 18, 2011 Screeching Weasel Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn during the encore some girl whips an ice cube at Ben and it hits him in the face. He tells the person who threw the ice to come up to the stage. The girl raises her hand and comes forward to the front of the stage. This is when the VIDEO starts. You can clearly see when the girl comes to the stage she SPITS beer on BEN, at that point all hell breaks loose. EDIT: Watch Carefully at 0:02 you can clearly see the girl SPIT beer on Ben EDIT: the girl who grabs Ben from behind at 0:05 works at the venue and was trying to stop the 'fight', but looks like she accidentally hits BEN in the back of the head, causing him to react. EDIT: Ben responds http://www.benweasel.com/2011/08/12/welcome-to-the-carnival-of-schadenfreude
https://wn.com/Ben_Weasel_Gets_In_A_Fight
Ben Weasel on Drunks That Want to Fight
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Ben Weasel on Drunks That Want to Fight

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  • Duration: 0:58
  • Uploaded Date: 23 Mar 2011
  • views: 13932
I talk about drunks at punk rock shows.
https://wn.com/Ben_Weasel_On_Drunks_That_Want_To_Fight
Patience
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Patience

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  • Duration: 2:01
  • Uploaded Date: 04 Jan 2018
  • views: 4324
Provided to YouTube by Monona Records Patience · Ben Weasel Fidatevi ℗ 2017 Monona Records Released on: 2018-01-05 Auto-generated by YouTube.
https://wn.com/Patience
Ben Weasel talks about FatMike
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Ben Weasel talks about FatMike

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  • Duration: 4:40
  • Uploaded Date: 21 Aug 2016
  • views: 8579
Screeching Weasel @ BayFest16 - August the 15th 2016 - Igea Marina (RN)
https://wn.com/Ben_Weasel_Talks_About_Fatmike
Ben Weasel Talks Fat Mike, SXSW & Not Taking Shit
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Ben Weasel Talks Fat Mike, SXSW & Not Taking Shit

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  • Duration: 3:14
  • Uploaded Date: 07 May 2017
  • views: 14020
Screeching Weasel May 6th, 2017 - Joliet, Illinois @ The Forge. Ben Weasel gives us a bit of insight on the shirt he's wearing and why he's wearing it. Donate at http://nehemiah.org/ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Kids React To Top 10 Best Songs Ever Made" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55p3k7axvXU -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
https://wn.com/Ben_Weasel_Talks_Fat_Mike,_Sxsw_Not_Taking_Shit
Screeching Weasel and Fat Mike - Peter Brady
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Screeching Weasel and Fat Mike - Peter Brady

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  • Duration: 0:40
  • Uploaded Date: 20 Sep 2010
  • views: 16487
https://wn.com/Screeching_Weasel_And_Fat_Mike_Peter_Brady
Let Freedom Ring
2:26

Let Freedom Ring

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  • Duration: 2:26
  • Uploaded Date: 11 Jan 2018
  • views: 7122
Provided to YouTube by Monona Records Let Freedom Ring · Ben Weasel These Ones Are Bitter ℗ 2017 Monona Records Released on: 2018-01-12 Auto-generated by YouTube.
https://wn.com/Let_Freedom_Ring
Ben Weasel Loses it on Fans
2:16

Ben Weasel Loses it on Fans

  • Order:
  • Duration: 2:16
  • Uploaded Date: 17 Jun 2015
  • views: 15194
June 13, 2015 - Screeching Weasel - Vancouver Commodore Ballroom Midway through Joanie Loves Johnny Ben Weasel stops the show to let loose on some assholes throwing ice cubes at him on stage. 4 or 5 people were removed from the building. ...Epic show. http://stokefm.com/punk-show/ https://www.facebook.com/punkshowstokefm
https://wn.com/Ben_Weasel_Loses_It_On_Fans
A Bratty Biography on Screeching Weasel
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A Bratty Biography on Screeching Weasel

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  • Duration: 42:34
  • Uploaded Date: 16 Mar 2023
  • views: 18016
History lesson on the pop punk/ramonescore godfathers Screeching Weasel. Along with some added trivia and thoughts from yours truly. Enjoy! Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0mDGDqwGHrKD9GCzt1Qlqs?si=31f2fbed153b44f3 My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70564403 Jughead’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnJughead B-side Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fza4IYzN3kg&list=PLz4K4S5lmnJxm-98tCAHcfU-idetTVLlE Disgusteen Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__BdQDWW3mE&t=1153s Chapters: Intro: 0:00 - 2:37 Early History & First Album: 2:37 - 6:50 Boogadaboogadaboogada, & early tours: 6:50 - 9:43 Dan Vapid, Punkhouse 7", & first breakup: 9:43 - 12:03 Lookout! Records & My Brain Hurts: 12:03 - 15:06 Wiggle & various B-sides: 15:06 - 19:34 Anthem for a New Tomorrow & Queers tours: 19:34 - 21:33 How To Make Enemies and Irritate People & second breakup: 21:33 - 24:11 The Riverdales & Bark Like a Dog: 24:11 - 27:34 Panic Button Records & Television City Dream: 27:34 - 31:07 Emo, Teen Punks in Heat, & third breakup: 31:07 - 33:40 2009 reunion & First World Manifesto: 33:40 - 35:07 Ben Weasel's BS behavior over the years: 35:07 - 37:30 Reformation & recent releases: 37:30 - 38:28 Legacy: 38:28 - 40:41 Closing Thoughts: 40:41 - 42:23
https://wn.com/A_Bratty_Biography_On_Screeching_Weasel
Give It Time
3:00

Give It Time

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  • Duration: 3:00
  • Uploaded Date: 11 Jan 2018
  • views: 1998
Provided to YouTube by Monona Records Give It Time · Ben Weasel These Ones Are Bitter ℗ 2017 Monona Records Released on: 2018-01-12 Auto-generated by YouTube.
https://wn.com/Give_It_Time
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Ben Weasel gets in a FIGHT!!!!

March 18, 2011 Screeching Weasel Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn during the encore some girl whips an ice cube at Ben and it hits him in the face. He tells the person who threw the ice to come up to the stage. The girl raises her hand and comes forward to the front of the stage. This is when the VIDEO starts. You can clearly see when the girl comes to the stage she SPITS beer on BEN, at that point all hell breaks loose. EDIT: Watch Carefully at 0:02 you can clearly see the girl SPIT beer on Ben EDIT: the girl who grabs Ben from behind at 0:05 works at the venue and was trying to stop the 'fight', but looks like she accidentally hits BEN in the back of the head, causing him to react. EDIT: Ben responds http://www.benweasel.com/2011/08/12/welcome-to-the-carnival-of-schadenfreude
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Ben Weasel gets in a FIGHT!!!!
March 18, 2011 Screeching Weasel Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn during the encore some girl w...
published: 19 Mar 2011
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Ben Weasel on Drunks That Want to Fight
I talk about drunks at punk rock shows.
published: 23 Mar 2011
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Patience
Provided to YouTube by Monona Records Patience · Ben Weasel Fidatevi ℗ 2017 Monona Reco...
published: 04 Jan 2018
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Ben Weasel talks about FatMike
Screeching Weasel @ BayFest16 - August the 15th 2016 - Igea Marina (RN)
published: 21 Aug 2016
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Ben Weasel Talks Fat Mike, SXSW & Not Taking Shit
Screeching Weasel May 6th, 2017 - Joliet, Illinois @ The Forge. Ben Weasel gives us a bit ...
published: 07 May 2017
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Screeching Weasel and Fat Mike - Peter Brady
published: 20 Sep 2010
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Let Freedom Ring
Provided to YouTube by Monona Records Let Freedom Ring · Ben Weasel These Ones Are Bitte...
published: 11 Jan 2018
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2:16
Ben Weasel Loses it on Fans
June 13, 2015 - Screeching Weasel - Vancouver Commodore Ballroom Midway through Joanie L...
published: 17 Jun 2015
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42:34
A Bratty Biography on Screeching Weasel
History lesson on the pop punk/ramonescore godfathers Screeching Weasel. Along with some a...
published: 16 Mar 2023
Play in Full Screen
3:00
Give It Time
Provided to YouTube by Monona Records Give It Time · Ben Weasel These Ones Are Bitter ℗...
published: 11 Jan 2018
Play in Full Screen

Ben Weasel

Ben Weasel (born Benjamin Foster) is a punk rock musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of bands Screeching Weasel and The Riverdales. He is also co-host of Weasel Radio, a weekly radio show formerly on ESPN 1070, which was relaunched as a podcast.

Personal life

Foster was raised in Prospect Heights, Illinois. He attend River Trails Middle School in Mount Prospect, Illinois where he first met future Screeching Weasel co-founder John Pierson. After middle school, Ben was expelled from John Hersey High School and St. Viator High School. He was eventually sent to the Élan School in Poland, Maine for his behavior issues. Today Ben lives in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a practicing Roman Catholic.

For a number of years, Ben suffered from panic attacks and bouts of agoraphobia. On November 30, 2010, he appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly to talk ath

Musical career

When Ben returned to Illinois from the Élan School, he got a job at a local movie theater, and formed the band Screeching Weasel with co-worker and former junior high classmate John Pierson, aka Jughead.

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