Based on a true story. Ben Casper has tried and failed for years to invent a life-changing product and now, he's finally done it. But it can only change his life if he can get his invention to a big trade show in Reno in time. To do it, he'll have to overcome being flat broke, nearly getting himself killed multiple times along the journey, and sneaking past his long-suffering wife.
This comedy fiction podcast is based on Ben's memoir of the same name, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Idiot-Ben-Casper/dp/099703310X
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Episode Five
In the aftermath of the race, Ben and Daryl and Michele and Nikki, redefine their relationships with each other.
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May 15 2025 14 min
Episode Four
Ben finds himself in an absurd literal race with his arch-enemy, the boom truck operator Dennison, for his financial life.
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May 15 2025 18 min
Episode Three
The officer-involved-shooting of a Yank-A-Tank kicks off a rough stretch for Ben and Daryl, who barely make it to the trade show, only to discover they need to spirit ten
May 15 2025 20 min
Episode Two
Ben and Daryl barely survive the daredevil flight to win Orson's money, but now they've got a bigger problem... Ben's long-suffering wife, Michele. If she finds out the r
May 15 2025 27 min
Episode One
No one believes in Ben Casper. Not his long-suffering wife, who has watched him fail at dozens of expensive would-be inventions, and not his long-suffering employee, who
Apr 15 2025 33 min
Trailer
The trailer for Voyage Media's new comedy-adventure audio drama, Recovering Idiot.
Chronically failed inventor Ben Casper finally hits on a winning product, but he will
Apr 1 2025 1 min
Chart positions
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
The charm lies in the host’s brutal honesty and self-deprecating wit. They don’t pretend to have it all figured out—actually, they proudly don’t—and that makes the show both relatable and ridiculously funny. Think of it as therapy, if your therapist was a former class clown with a mic and no filter.
Brian Stange · Jun 2025
This podcast is hilarious! Once I started I had to listen to all of the episodes. Well written, well performed, well worth the time.
Carbon Sasquatch · Jun 2025
Ben’s openness and honesty about his dreams and his actions to make them come true combined with a humorous take on life makes for an entertaining podcast.
MommyMazing · Jun 2025
Ben is an amazing writer that will have your full attention! If you have not read his books before- you are really missing out ! He can make you laugh as you imagine the predicaments he gets into. I have honestly laughed so hard I cried! I highly recommend any books, (podcasts, etc) that Ben writes. You will not be disappointed!
Amiga Kola · Jun 2025
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