Alec Benjamin Talks Quitting Music... Dropouts

[@DropoutsPodcast]

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[@zacharycosta2116]

I Remembered Seeing, Him On KZbin.com/Bratayley 🆑💜 Meeting @julesleblanc & @jaydenbartels Back Stage In, 2019.

[@AlecBenjaminMusic]

Thanks for having me guys :)

[@NzUddin]

Wooo! You were in my Top 5 Spotify wrapped 2 years in a row! 🤟🏽

[@TJWehse]

I love you💜

[@narratee13]

Hi Alec!

[@Bellyorbella232]

Wait are u actually quitting?

[@AddisonMarieOfficial]

I love u Alec

[@neonstudios2005]

I’m so glad Alec is on this podcast 😭 he’s a great musician

[@DropoutsPodcast]

Agreed, he's amazing!

[@AnonymousBooklover-ec3kx]

Not just a great, the GREATEST!

[@BuffElmo]

I never thought we would get this collab but this is amazing

[@kindnessence]

1:17:59 my favorite lyrics from one of alec's songs is: "no fight is worth fighting. no fight is worth dying. but all love is worth fighting for." - love is a fragile dance

[@pi3.14etc]

I love that one

[@bruno4499]

Wouldn't that make it a contraditory statement? No fight is worth fighting yet fighting for love is? Kinda makes the "no fight is worth fighting" a pointless thing to say.

[@pi3.14etc]

@@bruno4499 I think its more that the love itself isn't (or shouldn't be) a fight but you should fight to get it

[@justabrowser4744]

@@bruno4499 Pretty sure the fight for love and actual fighting are two different things.

[@kindnessence]

@@bruno4499 maybe try listening to the whole song

[@Zoethesinger18]

My favourite Alec lyric is “even with a scar this butterfly flew.” I loved this interview. It’s always so wonderful to hear Alec’s opinions and thoughts on topics outside of his music. Thank you for sharing this :)

[@pujitamishra873]

which song ?

[@Zoethesinger18]

@@pujitamishra873 beautiful pain :)

[@uselesscontent214]

I love that one

[@Dereckgig]

WHAT SONG IS THIS???

[@Zoethesinger18]

@ It’s called Beautiful Pain, it’s only on KZbin :)

[@hannahfreeman9357]

there’s no way! I was literally ranting to somebody yesterday about how much I love alec. he was my #1 artist listened to this year!!!!!

[@DropoutsPodcast]

SURPRISE we heard your rant!!

[@kaliyajohnson740]

same!!😊

[@Lexierain1228]

You need to bring him back now that Tara is on! 🖤

[@weird_bee1232]

my favourite alec benjamin lyric is "I'm thankful for my sister even though sometimes we fight, when high school wasn't easy she's the reason I survived" cause my brother one time said he can relate and that pulled at my heart

[@jendn3655]

My top favorite guest ❤ he was so open and honest about his own challenges and was great at flowing so easily with Zach’s jokes 😊 his music is great also 😊

[@user-20deal]

the way im screaming and crying. i was just relistening to alecs discography and wondering where he disappeared. he is so talented. please never stop doing this alec

[@Milo.xxxxxxxxx]

Please don't quit, you're my favorite music artist

[@hyuka_ningningforever]

HELP MY WORLDS ARE COLLIDING. DROPOUTS AND SAD MUSIC

[@schroederscurrentevents3844]

always liked Alex’s music, he’s a poet; but never knew he was such a great personality. So genuine, sweet, polite, he really shined in front of the camera-captivating, really.

[@KasiaJ2001]

I love their dynamic in this episode, hands down one of the best guests

[@kiyamads3180]

i love how in this video it just seems like friends catching up. alec is so nice and theyre all just so sweet and funny. i have been binging dropouts for the past like 3 days its the only thing i watch.

[@SyntheticDivine]

"I feel like my self-worth is wrapped up in the utility I provide the world, and I don't know if the purpose of life is for me to be happy" (paraphrasing). I don't think I've ever heard a sentiment expressed on a podcast that more deeply vibes with my perspective and view of myself. I really didn't expect Dropouts to be hitting at my deep philosophical and emotional self-reflections. =O

[@presleydrewery2729]

This is so cool. I've literally listened to Alec since the very beginning and now seeing how big he's gotten is so great! Favorite lyric: the world's not perfect but it's not that bad

[@rylee3887]

Alec dominated my 2019/2020 Spotify wrapped

[@anetteps]

Congrats guys, definitely one of my favorite episodes, petition to have Alec back when he gets nominated for a Grammy

[@scarlethunter9361]

I’ve never really heard him talk. He sounds so sweet, so stop. I love him so much.❤ 1:05

[@uselesscontent214]

My favorite lyric is “i let you in i held you close my blood flows like a river cause i trusted you the most and now i know its over”

[@aterix_1193]

Knife in my back, wonderful song ❤

[@dakl9342]

Stop it bc my jaw literally DROPPED TO THE FLOOR when I got the notification ALEC BENJAMIN was on the pod!! Love y’all 🤭

[@Itsaleana0]

I can honestly say this is not a collab I ever thought would happen. But I’m happy to be here.

[@jasybug]

This is by far my FAVORITE episode of the Dropouts!!! I’ve been a big fan of Alec’s for years so it was great seeing him like this on one of my fav podcasts!!!!!

[@aditinarayan2953]

This episode was great, I love Alec. Also I rewatch most episodes, more than just once 😳

[@SeaCucumber123]

I’m in the top .01 percent of his listeners, I’m pretty sure my whole family has heard EVERYone of his songs. My favorite is I’m not a cynic You only get that which you’re given, it’s not always up to you Not every Sunday is a picnic cause the sky ain’t always blue You can’t just change the weather by changing your point of view Some days you have to wait until the storm just passes through

[@pi3.14etc]

I was in the top 0.05% of listeners on spotify because about half of my listening to him is on youtube music. his demos aren't on spotify but I absolutely love them.

[@luthersmen]

@@pi3.14etcsame I was in his top 0.005% but I listen to his demos a lot because they’re so good.

[@palomadelossantos6370]

I'm so excited for all the wonderful songs to come 😊 Love this guy

[@caitlincruz7393]

This beautiful pain that I feel is all because of you. One day these bones will heal and they’ll leave me with the truth

[@BellaWest-ox9wh]

Been waiting for this!! So glad he could be on the podcast! My 1# artist this year💪

[@AddisonMarieOfficial]

They all bounce off each other so much but I love this podcast so much 😭❤

[@nancyjames551]

My favorite lyric is "I still want to make you love me, make you love me again Even though my intuition tells me that it's the end That in these conditions tryna bring back the flame is like Tryna light a match in the rain" ughh so GOOD!

[@Imnothere77]

Same It’s my favorite song from him

[@beauvaisbunch5176]

“The kinda that makes me fear, that kind that makes me turn around and act like I’m not here!” - Alec Benjamin 😊

[@Liv21p]

My Favorite lyric is “Our love is like a burning garden”

[@JokyAlvarezCamero]

“That in these conditions tryin’ to bring back the flame is like trying to light a match in the rain.” Don’t ask me why cause I can’t say but genuinely Alec is probably my favorite modern day English music artist so… It’s hard to pick one specific lyric when so much of what he sings resonates with me. Thank you for having him on I loved it.

[@BuckinNightmare]

I didnt realize he did let me down slowly so i paused this video like 20 min in and listened to devil doesn't bargain and seriously thought, i wonder if this was about the record label 😂

[@allisonrobertson5423]

One of my favourite lyrics: and I will fall with you

[@strawberry7383]

He’s so humble and kind🩷 you’re awesome Alec!! Just such a cool guy!

[@laniwilks]

My favorite lyric: So, if I, had the chance, I would ask for one last dance, even though we’re not together all love her forever, even when I’m buried

[@mentalchild360]

That's definitely one of his older ones but I can't think of the name

[@laniwilks]

@@mentalchild360 it’s called now she’s getting married

[@mentalchild360]

@@laniwilks ahhh that classic

[@justabrowser4744]

Pretty sure it's "even when I'm buried"

[@laniwilks]

@@justabrowser4744 that’s what I meant

[@dtjd_dontthink5754]

Love this guy Alec's song let me down slowly helped me thru my 1st heart break

[@orangekun7337]

"I envy the sun you catch the rays, envy the love that you embrace" genuinely the whole song but especially this part

[@IsabellaKathryn]

I love Alec’s music I’ve listen since I was 9 (I’m now 14) I was first introduced by if we have each other, and I still love his music!

[@JonDodge360kid]

I am still the person that listen to sad love music. any ways love you Dropouts

[@scarlethunter9361]

This is the weirdest collabI have ever seen but I’m pretty sure I’m going to love it 😂😂❤

[@knoxjon89]

Never been able to describe this better in my life but this video makes it easy. My ADHD (conversationally) is a mix between Alec’s derailed thoughts and Zach’s auto-generated, random funny, witty, and usually dark zings 🤣

[@luthersmen]

The best Alec lyric is “Life is short and love is sweet so love until you’re dead.”

[@spencershumate6550]

How does this one have so little views Alec is the man

[@stormarose]

Hilarious as always! And my favorite is “The worlds not perfect, but it’s not that bad” From the song If we have each other

[@imbarbaraann]

I just did an estimate of the math, and 60*180 is about 10000 mins, so they probably have just listened to every single episode.

[@melgozaximena]

OMG my worlds colliding

[@Bel-p5w]

I’m going to see him in concert next year!! I’m so excited

[@mentalchild360]

"You've been standing on your own for far too long, never found the phase to just move on "

[@starrnighttt_123]

He has such a golden retriver energy 😂💙💙

[@مبینا-ض2ب]

He is the most positive person eveeer

[@justabrowser4744]

My favorite lyric is "Tryin to steal and to borrow to live for tomorrow, maybe it's not the end of the world" Mainly bc the chorus is too catchy. Also I watched the entire video but I don't think Alec ever talked about quitting music.

[@jasmin4153]

What song?

[@tvagic]

The way my jaw dropped when I saw Alec! I love him and I love your chemistry!!

[@nicolettereyes5837]

Alec is so amazing he was my top artist on Spotify and I love it he’s such a great musician! My favorite lyrics has to be “Aim my boombox at the roof I'm playing lean on me just so that she knows that she can lean on me and when she hears the words I hope she knows she'll be okay” from must’ve been the wind

[@autumnsky279]

“We finally have a musician on for the first time” Nezza watching this 👀

[@viratishah3823]

Loved your podcast!! Bring Merrell Twins please 🥺❤️

[@lexi5238]

plssss plsss plsss have him on again i didn’t know i needed this trio

[@gliniacm]

Alec I love yours songs. I hope you come to Brazil soon!!!!

[@Titangaming9843-mcswoll]

Had no idea who this guy was, went and listened to a few songs and now I'm in love haha

[@PJ-gq1kh]

ALEC!!! OMGGGG

[@cierrajones6827]

Favorite guest ever. Omg I gasped when I saw his name on this! ❤️

[@user-uh2sw5dc5c]

This was a precious episode

[@Gage-o7z]

Therapist to therapy is a pretty good song

[@Floragt348]

Hey, I watched till the end, my favourite Song by Alec is I sent my therapist to therapy and my fav part is the end of the song🤭

[@JaymeleaFeather]

My favourite Alec lyric is “And I know you think He'll change this time But I think that you will find”

[@aryansethi100]

i am in love with his music i have many favourite lyrics like "Don't forget This story's not over yet Time passed like a cigarette Turning into smoke between our fingers" - Speakers and "Guess my childhood is over One day I'll be buying posters for my kids Just like my parents did for me, it's never over They'll grow up and soon enough They'll wish that time would just move slower" - Older and also "So I'm thankful for my sister, even though sometimes we fight When high school wasn't easy, she's the reason I survived" - If We Have Each Other

[@tatumlily5644]

Omg this is so exciting my 4 favorite people!!

[@idioticbrooke]

I can’t wait for the new song. It sounds awesome!

[@rylee3887]

I guess Santa Clause is just not real and Batman can’t fly And nobody’s invincible Because I know people die -Alec Benjamin (1994)

[@pi3.14etc]

I saw it on the news one day, when the towers fell down septembers not the same place now, same place now, same place now :(

[@S0LANTTV]

What a humble and nice guy

[@Libbyjohnson22]

🎶 Coz you know I’ll be there for you. My mind is a prison and I’m never gonna get out. … just a picture of your face 🎶

[@damianlee6957]

He’s really good at playing the younger brother that sisters love

[@randomfandomchannel5946]

I luv him

[@akalvi7162]

didn't feel like an hour long at all , probably the easiest watch i've had so far , thanks guyss !!

[@avaherum]

I love Jared he's the main reason i watch the podcast

[@ilenarek]

I will definitely come back to this !! 💝

[@armor_u]

Everyone in their live should have person like Alek!

[@ShaXCwalk]

Funny to see Alec talking a bit about dating apps. I went to see him live once and it was amazing. Little did I know, a friend of a friend matched him and got to backstage on the same night. Lmao. She didn't know his music until then though.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

I can vouch for the peanut butter and pancake syrup. It equates to a Butterfinger bar. It's shocking. Try it.

[@mentalchild360]

Peanut Butter Waffles is superior you hoodlum

[@sujuelf5356]

I love you Alec you're my no.1 Your music is all I need

[@pentalarry0402]

"One wrong turn can burn things to the ground"

[@bellascoolig]

"is it lying if i tell you that i went to USC, even though i didnt graduate and had a 2.3" - alec in pick me

[@LJDMUSIX]

Awww Alec!!!❤❤❤❤

[@HOSTLESS]

WHHHHAAAATTT!?!?!? ALEC BENJAMIN ON DROPOUTS!?!?! unreal

[@pollyonline]

loved this episode

[@alexiasaturn00]

Couldn't imagine you quitting, I was the top 0.1 % of your followers this year Alec.

[@isabellaferreira6910]

This was like two of my worlds colliding

[@jadynprofitt9314]

First time cannabis users NEED to understand that edibles are one of the worst ways to start out!!!!

[@AlecBenjaminMusic]

I learned that lesson the hard way ...

[@hynekeff8236]

Ou Zach is board game guy? Nice! I don´t know this we have common

[@hmbnotreally]

Zach Justice is the peak of human evolution.

[@holycow5896]

Question for Jared: Has there ever been a joke that Zach has said about you that went too far? If so, when, why, what, where, and how?

[@devinolsen1153]

“Never had a musician” what about akamrstealyogirl 😪

[@Dereckgig]

Y’all I got him on the radio today lol

[@user-uh2sw5dc5c]

He was such a good guest

[@pujitamishra873]

i just love alec he is the reason im alive

[@Joe-lc6or]

need more alec episodes

[@uselesscontent214]

Hes so humble its cute ❤