In another universe good mythical morning is a trio, not a duo

The most gut wrenching moment was when Rhett said, "I wish we could have spent a different kind of time with him, instead of trying to convince him of something I don't even believe anymore".

You can tell they are true friends . Anytime Rhett cries an takes blame , link interrupts an says " WE did this"

Ben is absolutely the backbone, humor, fun, and spirit in GMM. His legacy is literally built into the show.

I'm just imagining Ben sitting in the middle with Rhett and Link.

I feel like Ben is the reason link always takes the bite of that disgusting thing we want to see him eat, and for that all I can say is thank you.

I truly believe from the person you described Ben to be, that prayer was his final way of giving you closure before he passed. The religious version of you was the only version Ben ever had the pleasure of meeting so he knew that prayer was one final way of showing his love to you.

Dying guy here. It's true. We don't want to spend the little time we have left changing our beliefs to "save our soul." I tell everyone who asks me how my health is doing, "I'm still dying but I'm here right now. So let's make some memories." Update Nov 28th: Just had surgery to put a catheter in to start PT dialysis. Yes, it hurts.

I’m grateful for Ben. He left part of himself with both of you. The original mythical beast.

“Everything we do, he touches” is a really beautiful sentiment. Well said Link.

My brother was my best friend, and he took his own life yesterday. He loved the music you guys make and I want to thank you for making the darkness in his life a little brighter.

As the sick friend, never feel like it’s too much to tell them what’s going on in your life. Just because we can’t do things doesn’t mean we don’t want you to be able to do them.

I had a Ben, we built a log cabin in the woods, we spent every second together as kids. He died in a car accident at 25 and there's not a single thing that I can do that doesn't remind me of him and his family. We played through Zelda LTTP every weekend, so I play it once a year to remember. It's been 12 years.

To Ben Greenwood, the most mythical beast of them all.

1:26:45 You can really see Links guilt and sadness. I was crying so much when Link said: *I am sorry*

seeing rhett cry is like seeing your dad cry i can’t handle this how am i supposed to react to this why am i crying too

“Everything that we do, he touches.” Beautiful.

"Trying to convince him, of something I don't even believe anymore." This line got to me. You can spend so much time, trying to save someone in the long run, that you forget to comfort them in the moment.

I know this was posted 2 years ago and you guys won't see this, nobody else will either probably, and that's fine. But I just started listening to ear biscuits and this one popped up for me. I had no idea who Ben was. I thought I would just listen to Rhett and Link talk about a childhood friend. I didn't expect a completely heart wrenching story and to relate so hard to it. When I was in high school, I had a friend who I didn't hang out with very much, but she was a very influential person in my life for being open about yourself and open with the people around you. She even told me and my now husband (we were just friends at the time) that we would be cute together. Being high schoolers we were embarrassed and awkward, and she just smiled at us and said, "You both were looking through the window, I thought I'd open the door." I will NEVER forget that. She did that for us, and changed our lives for the better thanks to just a few words. One week after that, she took her own life. I will never not regret reaching out to her and saying thank you. Or reaching out at all to ask how she was doing. I had the inkling to, but like every high schooler I was far more wrapped up in myself and my new boyfriend. To hear Rhett and Link talk about their own regrets in an admittedly very different, but still somewhat similar situation really hit hard. Thank you for this, it means so much to hear, and to know that with the kind of person she was, like Ben, she would have forgiven me and probably made some kind of joke too. I'm so sorry for your loss, and I hope one day you can find peace with everything that happened. Love you guys ❤

Rewatching this, I saw something I loved. Around 59:40 when Rhett is talking about his feelings that he did something disingenuine to his friend by preaching to him and saying it wasn't loving... Link starts to cut him off. Telling him that's not what it was, it was just HOW he knew how to express that care at the time. It was an expression of love, just now how present Rhett would choose to express it.

At first I felt sad realizing Link was the 3rd wheel to the Friendship. But when he talked about being brought out of his shell and being invited along as the scared kid by Ben and Rhett it made me realize people are put in our lives to help us grow. We wouldn't have the GMM we have today without Ben and the friendships he helped formed.

Everybody gangster till Rhett starts crying

the way that they choked up just talking about him just shows how genuinely guilty they feel about something completely out of their control... I'd be lying if I would say I didn't cry multiple times during this. I'm going to call my friends right now to check up on both them and me

this is a beautiful and intimate look at grief and religious guilt retrospectively. absolutely loved it.

Rhett crying is a whole Other level of sadness.

something that really stood out to me was that every time rhett was expressing his guilt and getting choked up, link would remind him that they had good intentions, and that they were always just trying to help, misguided as it may have been. i thought that was really sweet. of course what rhett is feeling is completely understandable, but the way link basically kept reiterating that he doesn't have to carry all that guilt just really touched me. i'm glad they have each other.

59:41 - 1:00:11 Link, thank you for saying this. So many times we criminalize ourselves for past “mistakes” or missed opportunities. Especially when it comes to a loved one passing. Thank you for shutting down the negative self talk we all have and promoting a positive and realistic outlook on things that have happened in our past ❤❤ Everyone needs a friend like Link👏🏻

I hope Ben’s family listened to this. There is still a part of Ben that lives through thee two of you and everyone else he touched. Thank you so much for sharing with us

When Rhett said he has a hard time comforting people going through a hard time and he thinks that part of his brain is damaged ... I felt that.

Man, it feels like Rhett carries a lot of guilt about Ben. Like you can tell in his voice, that this wars in him a lot. This was such a real video. No music, no nonsense. And toward the middle it’s like they aren’t talking to the audience, it’s like two friends having to deal with their past and their feelings. Very real, very genuine video. 10/10.

I had a friend named Patt who always made everyone around him laugh. He died when he was 12, he was just 6th grade (nine years ago)and I'll never forget him. rest in peace Patt, you'll live on in my memories

Rhett is so right and wonderful for being able to respect that his friend didn't share his faith. Understanding just how rude it can be to press someone who's uninterested.

ben sounds like the girl from bridge to terabithia. just making everything magical n stuff

I don't know the word for seeing this video now. My best friend of 25 years, Jonathan... we have watched countless videos of yours, but this one escaped our attention. Jon passed away in his sleep 8/22 of this year. 8 days ago. There is this void that can never be filled. This is my first of your videos that I'm watching without him. You guys were sort of our thing.

Imagine if you were Ben or his family. This video is a testament to his character and what kind of impact he had on these guys. Rhett and Link, thank you for sharing this.

I lost my best friend in 2004. I've never cried so much as I did then. I honestly believe that's when I 'died'. I'm still here remembering him and I'll keep truckin for him.

There is a belief that everyone has two deaths. The physical one when you no longer physically walk the earth, and the one where the last person who has been influenced by your work stops sharing your spirit. Using this logic, this two hour podcast has cemented Ben's place in time for decades to come. Thank you for sharing this story.

When Rhett and Link either pass or retire a movie should be made about their lives. A movie about growing up, religion, finding yourself, and friendship. It would be the perfect send off to a great duo

The sheer regret and almost embarrassment rhett shows whej talking about "breaking out the pamphlet" I think really shows how much he regrets not being there for his friend

I'm the Ben character. The friend. I have been disabled for 26 years and everyone has had a life and I just want my friends or people to be here with me, to ask me questions, to understand my visions, and my feelings including life and beyond. This is my second time listening to this and I wish you guys could have been with him without the religious aspect but I think you still imparted so much joy and love from your youth and giving him time you had. I'm not sure how much longer I have but I don't believe in god or any religion and I will accept whatever happens to me. My hope is I get to understand I made an impression in this life and shared my love and compassion the best I could. To be a open person with morals and values that extend beyond this life. I want to thank you again for this. I cried again. It touched me again. It matters to me again. I hope when I am gone I get to travel the universe or help advance our human race to be better. This could just be dust in the wind but my words will be here until this program ceases to exist.

When he said Ben said “if you think somethings wrong don’t ignore it” it really got to me

Rhett’s guilt, Link genuinely trying to make him feel better without bullshitting. This was so beautiful. I’m a better person because of these two guys.

My childhood best friend was killed by a drunk driver last year. We were the dynamic duo, him in the lead and me the sidekick. I loved it that way. We were inseparable all the way through high school, but followed very different paths in college. I’ll always regret those lost years. Like Ben, Remy had such an immense impact on who I am as a person today. His sense of humor, his love of life and others, his determination. He was just a remarkable person. Grieving our friends is so hard. The guilt is hard, the sadness is hard. But it’s also a blessing to remember them and the love we shared with them.

So glad you guys loved and valued this important friendship. Also really appreciate that you have the self insight to the reality that ‘saving’ another person is really, ultimately, a selfish act, perhaps less about the other person than about being ‘right’ about your personal convictions.

“If you think something is wrong, Don’t ignore it.” -Ben Greenwood

Rhett crying was really powerful. I've not seen his emotional side, ever. Ben's story brought me close to tears.

I put this on to fall asleep but it’s been a little over an hour of listening and tossing and turning, and at 1:08:00 my eyes opened and I lifted my phone up to see if you guys were okay. I have never seen Rhett start to break down like that before. I didn’t know this video would affect me so much but I know what it’s like to lose a friend and to feel that guilt of not spending enough time with them.. whether or not you had the ability to do so. It takes a long time to be able to forgive yourself for that lost time but I’m glad you guys were able to find reassurance and the light at the end of the tunnel.

That guilt about trying to convert the people you love and care about is so hard because the universe is really one big question mark. I also grew up religious, and I held onto that belief so strongly until I realized there are other perspectives that are just as valid as mine. So things changed, and you grow. He knew you loved and cared for him and you just wanted the best for him. Forgiving yourself for being fearful is the only thing you can do to move forward and find peace. ✨️

some people say when you die, you see whatever you want for the 7 minutes your brain is still active. I bet Ben’s 7 minutes is building stuff and fishing at the creek with Rhett and link.

Reading all the comments, I can not help but notice how literate, well-spoken, compassionate and genuinely beautiful the Mythical Society is. If for nothing else, these two will go down in history for succeeding in creating an amazing imaginary land of Mythicality.

I had a childhood friend who died after I moved away. He was always smiling, was known for being extremely polite and was a genuine joy to be around. I’ll never understand why we so often lose people as pure as that in this world.

It broke my heart when Rhett got to the part trying to convert Ben in his final moments. It came from a good place like Link pointed out but Rhett explains he spent his last time with his dear friend trying to convince him instead of trying to connect with him.

"How could someone that's so vibrant that has so much zest for life how could they be the ones drained of life It just did not add up I felt like we couldnt believe it" That made me cry hard

Ben sounded like the friend that's always like "It's cool, I got this." With a strong pat on the shoulder.

What I've learned during my time of grief is that no one ever truly passes. The memories and happy times keep them alive so as long as you reminisce and reflect on that person, they are never truly gone.

I have been actively avoiding this episode because I knew it was going to be difficult. It was wonderful learning about him and about both of you going through it. Thank you for opening up and letting your fans in to such a difficult, hard part of your lives.

"I wish we could've spent a different kind of time... as opposed to trying to convinced him of something that I don't even believe anymore." that made me cry

'How can the people who are so vibrant and have such a zest for life, have life drained out of them?' This line made me cry

First minute of link just talking and immediately hit me on the feels. Lost my brother Jan 11 2022… his 1 year of being gone is coming up. He loved your humor both of yours- it’s no wonder I find myself watching old episodes because there’s so many times where I’d want to send a clip of something of yours and just laugh with him because we both had the same kind of humor

At 4:39 you can actually hear Rhett's breath catch. It is soo heartbreaking. I haven't had a friend die but we kind of got separated and whenever I talk about him, I lose my breath. It brings back a ton of memories.

I feel your regret Rhett, I didn’t want to see my grandpa in the hospital and then he died. I was young and fearful. It’s ok.

You've dedicated your life to honoring the memory of your friend. That is the most beautiful thing I can imagine.

I never knew they had such a similar experience with religion as me. I was rejected by Christianity because I'm not straight but my best friend stayed in the extreme indoctrination of Christianity we grew up in. I know the strain it puts on a relationship. The heartache of feeling like the other for something you can't control and you best friend pressuring you to squish into a box that doesn't want you in the first place. Now she's grown and accepts and loves me but still has a long way to go, but I know her intentions were always pure. She wanted to save my soul so I could go to heaven with her in the same way they did. That sting and judgment will always be there but I hope one day she can become like you two. You're both amazing and open and loving people and I aspire to have a friendship like yours.

These guys genuinely love each other. Total friend goals

Can you, for a moment, imagine how wonderful it must be for Ben's mother to know how much these guys loved her son? To know that her child will live on forever in the hearts of so many because of these beautiful memories he created with his two best friends must be a beautiful feeling. If he cannot be with her, at least she knows that he left pieces of himself with those who loved him! As a mother, I can tell you that the memories of Rhett and Link spending time with Ben are a beautiful gift!

Rhett and Link's childhood is like a really good Netflix series set in a small town in the middle of nowhere, with three bored kids that go on mythical adventures

I put off watching/listening to this for 2 years, because I just wasn’t sure if I could handle the emotional atmosphere of the conversation. When you mentioned Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I immediately related to Ben so much. I currently have sleep issues, fatigue issues, etc. I’m planning on doing a sleep study to try and figure out what is wrong. No amount of sleep makes me feel rested. I sleep in on days I don’t have anything important to do, and it’s severely impacting my quality of life. My days off from work and without school are wasted away sleeping for hours on end that don’t make me feel any more energized than before I went to sleep. It’s so frustrating talking to people about it, because they try to offer solutions (obviously only trying to be helpful), but when I say this fatigue is beyond reason, I mean it. There’s no way to explain to someone just how much any possible solution tried has not worked, and yes I did that and I did this, and all you want to do is feel awake and ALIVE and able to go through the day like any average person is. The most hurtful thing is when I’m called lazy. I don’t want to sleep my life away, but I don’t have the energy to do anything when I am awake. When I do push myself to do things and be productive, I feel even more tired for the next few days and don’t end up doing anything in that time period. I guess my point of writing all this is that if someone in your life is experiencing a medical issue that could be misconstrued as a more common, and more easily treated thing (EX: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome vs fatigue due to not sleeping enough/sleeping too much), please try to have an open-mind about how their experience could be completely different from yours.

This really makes me miss their country accents they had back in the days when they first started. I imagine Ben had that same accent. My best friend/first boyfriend died when we were in Jr High. I still think of him so much and wonder who he would be today. So many precious memories such as these of riding bikes all day, drinking kool aid, listening to his Thriller cassette over and over. Childhood friends hold a precious place in your heart.

Ben Greenwood sounds like the kind of mythical friend every child should have.

I could just imagine Ben sitting on an empty seat behind the camera, listening...

as the chronically ill friend, i’m currently going through the whole watching others lives go on (going to uni, working jobs, etc) and only hearing from people to catch up and what’s going on. i feel proud for my friends and cheering them on but it’s often hard to not feel jealous. i always enjoy hearing what my friends have been up to, who they’ve met, what they’ve learnt and i completely understand that difficulty to be there when they have such awesome great things happening for them. i would like to thank you for being so candid and honest about it and your perspectives now looking back on it. you could only do what you thought was right in the moment and, if ben ever thought the same as me, completely understands and sees the effort. you gave what was your very best at the time.

Ben sounds like he was very intelligent and wise beyond his years. I think he probably was so wise that he knew the two of you had only the best intentions. I think he was probably so wise that he knew maybe one day you would feel the guilt that you’re feeling. If I had to guess I’d say he forgave today’s you before he even passed away. I hope that makes sense, and I hope you forgive yourselves and find real peace in your hearts :)

This new era of Ear Biscuits being so confessional and intimate is really cool to see as a longtime watcher, and obviously very cathartic for you guys. Another great episode.

I have a ben friend... no longer here. Ironically, he introduced me to GMM when we were younger.

I teared up so many times during this episode. This is such a beautiful way to honor Ben. He sounded like a great person.

The "Ben" in my life was my older brother, Nate. Nate was the funniest, full-of-life person I have ever met, and everything about him influenced who I have become and who I will be. We were 13 years apart, yet we were like two peas in a pod. We grew apart due to issues I won't discuss, and I think I saw him maybe 4 times after that before he passed away. His death destroyed me, especially because it was sudden and completely unexpected. After his passing, it made me decide that I would live my life for him, the way he would have.

Link: "I wasn't much of a fisherman" **immediate flashback of him almost scalping his kid with a fishing rod** yeah, no kidding

In a way, Ben was the catalyst for Good Mythical Morning. He was the one who brought them together. He is is the start of the show that has touched Millions of people. And you have honored him beautifully.

This is the most touching episode I've ever seen. I just want you to know that you should not feel guilty... Ben forgave you with everything in him because he knew your intentions. You guys are the Ben in his life. This episode made me cry so much, I know he is there with everything you touch.

Coming back to rewatch this - I wish we could have all had the pleasure of meeting Ben. He sounds like he was a completely one-of-a-kind person in the best possible way.

I mean this sincerely: When I watch your skits, the artful pauses they contain, the conversational style of talking to the camera and sense of timing throughout feels like it's a trio with a silent partner. It's easy to see how another friend would have fit right into the rhythm of what you guys do.

When Rhett had to change "he is" to "he was" I felt that. As someone who lost someone close to me, learning to change the way you talk about them is, I would argue, even harder than actually losing them.

It’s so sad when someone so vibrant dies young. Life isnt fair.

2 years ago, my best friend in India took his own life. Since I moved to the US, we didn't really talk much because we both got caught up in our own stuff. But whenever I would go back, we would pick up right where we left. It never felt like we hadn't talked in over a month or whatever because we still treated each other as best friends. That was just the nature of our relationship. One of the reasons I watch GMM is because I see me and my friend in Rhett and Link. I hope he knows I would still do anything for him. Thanks for sharing a similar (yet not so similar) story.

I had a trio friendship. As well. Now it's just me and Paul... Miss you so much Russ. I hope I'm making you proud bro.

The thought of little link swinging around a machete makes me all kinds of nervous

its so hard watching these 2 cry. i hate seeing them in so much emotional pain. i love you guys

I just came back to revisit this ear biscuits episode after listening to them talk about their highschool/college years. This is such an amazing episode. I love how raw they are in their podcast. RIP Ben. You made a mark on not only Rhett & Link, but all of us Mythical Beasts.

Has either of you realized that maybe you're so comfortable in front of the camera because you were by default a trio? And it's natural to talk to the third person?

"We've all got Bens in our lives" - that line hit me hard, especially right now.

As an agnostic person, an all knowing, benevolent God not saving a genuinely good hearted person who is skeptical or unsure by nature, doesn't seem like an all loving being. That's just how I feel

grief is the worst feeling anyone can ever feel. it comes with guilt and desperate want to be able to see that person again and to tell them the things you never did, but you just can’t. i regret so much but i like to think that they know everything we could’ve said to them. they are still around us every day and their legacy lives on forever

The fact that he wanted to go back to the river one more time broke my heart

"Tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone." -Jiddu Krishnamurti

i think this is one of the best podcast episodes i've ever watched. There was laughter, tears and a sense of reflection.

Link defending Rhett, even though he’s trying to hold himself accountable. It hurts but I completely understand.

Seeing Rhett cry really hurt. I think I’m more connected to Rhett and Link than I even realized. Thank you for sharing, guys. May Ben Rest In Peace.

When an important someone from the past is suddenly gone, it leaves a hole in your soul that will never be filled, no matter how long it has been since you were together. Having lost my childhood best friend this past year this episode has a special meaning for me, especially since some of your favorite memories revolve around creeks and the adventures they make possible. Thank you.

A podcast have never cut so deeply. RIP Ben. You are not forgotten.

Y’all’s childhood sounds like a Mark Twain novel