The Delingpod: The James Delingpole Podcast Owen Benjamin
Jan 6, 2026
Owen Benjamin, a comedian and cultural commentator, dives into a range of intriguing topics. He shares his thoughts on the pagan elements of Christmas and critiques beloved holiday films. The conversation shifts to Hollywood's role in propaganda, discussing directors like Spielberg and Tarantino and how societal narratives can be manipulated. Owen also expresses skepticism about major events like the Sandy Hook tragedy, tackling issues of media performance. He humorously critiques public figures and examines the absurdities embedded in political theater.
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Christmas As Communal Mood Repair
- Owen Benjamin argues Christmas's secular traditions are embraced for communal warmth despite questionable origins.
- He frames the holiday as a practical remedy for winter gloom rather than a purely religious celebration.
Punk'd Lessons In Social Engineering
- Owen Benjamin recounts his Punk'd and improv work where he manipulated situations to provoke real reactions.
- He uses these experiences to illustrate how easily people can be socially engineered.
Narratives Produce Real-World Outcomes
- Benjamin links belief-driven behavior to real outcomes, likening banking and governance to narrative-driven wizardry.
- He suggests perception shapes reality because people act on the stories they accept.