BEN ZAND: Investigating Looksmaxxing, Trad Wives & Darkest Corners of the Manosphere

BEN ZAND: Investigating Looksmaxxing, Trad Wives & Darkest Corners of the Manosphere

Ben Zand is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist whose work has taken him to some of the darkest corners of the world.


Ben immerses himself in the darkness, getting close to people living on the edges of society to understand more about their lives. His recent documentaries have explored some of the most controversial topics of our time, from cults and trad wives to the men shaping the manosphere, and those being influenced by it.


In this episode, Ben shares:

  • What it was like being held at gunpoint by a kidnap gang
  • Why looksmaxxing is the scariest part of the manosphere
  • His experience of meeting truly evil people
  • Why people are drawn to cults


Ben is a reminder to stay curious, ask questions and want to understand more about the world we live in.


Ben Zand is Great Company.


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THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Harry Sawkins

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

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