Stavvy's World #158 - Beck Bennett
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Dec 8, 2025 
Beck Bennett, a comedian and actor best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and co-creating the podcast WHAT'S OUR PODCAST? with Kyle Mooney, shares insights into his career and family life. He reminisces about a shady Nickelodeon audition as a child and reflects on raising kids in LA without the Hollywood pressure. Beck and Stav also tackle intriguing listener questions, from estate drama to the circumcision debate, offering candid advice throughout. Their conversation flows from comedy roots to the authenticity of podcasting.
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Mother's Maiden Name Became Stage Name
- Beck Bennett explains his middle name is Beck because it was his mother's maiden name and he prefers it professionally.
- He and Stavros joke about show-business names and how a memorable name helps a career.
Raising Kids Away From Celebrity Culture
- Beck and Stavros agree raising kids in L.A. risks creating entitled children if surrounded by celebrity wealth.
- They favor public schools and distance from Hollywood to keep kids grounded.
Sock'em Boppers Confession
- Beck recounts discovering Sock'em Boppers as a kid and later using one as a masturbatory aid with Vaseline.
- His brother's friend discovered remnants and the incident caused family awkwardness for years.
