Ron Bennington Turns Chemo Sessions Into Podcast 'Portcast' Amid Stage 4 Cancer
Stand-up comedian and broadcaster Ron Bennington, 67, has launched 'Portcast,' a podcast recorded during his chemotherapy sessions for Stage 4 colon cancer. After his diagnosis in March, he transformed his hospital room into a studio, inviting peers like Jim Gaffigan and Michael Che for interviews. The show, which begins weekly releases on YouTube, blends comedy with raw discussions on mortality, grief, and acceptance. Bennington, known for his Sirius XM show, views the project as a return to his transgressive roots, aiming to help patients cope and highlight caretaker efforts. He rejects the concept of 'fighting' cancer, preferring 'acceptance,' and notes that the medical setting creates a unique emotional friction for his guests.
