Benny Blanco Farts, Shows Dirty Feet in Podcast Debut

Music producer's unfiltered antics during 'Friends Keep Secrets' launch spark social media reaction

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Benny Blanco's first episode of his new podcast 'Friends Keep Secrets' went viral after the music producer passed gas into the microphone and revealed dirty feet while sitting barefoot on the couch. The unconventional podcast format and Blanco's unabashed behavior led to a mix of amusement and criticism from listeners on social media.

Why it matters

Blanco's podcast debut highlights the challenges and opportunities of creating an engaging, unscripted audio-visual format that breaks from traditional podcast conventions. The reaction also sheds light on public perceptions and expectations around celebrity behavior, especially for public figures like Blanco who are married to other high-profile stars like Selena Gomez.

The details

During the episode, Blanco asked his co-host Lil Dicky, 'What's the rule for gas [or] pissing?' Lil Dicky encouraged Blanco to 'do whatever you want,' leading Blanco to then pass gas into the microphone, saying 'Wait, see if you guys can pick this up? That was just a little one.' Blanco was also shown sitting barefoot on the couch, with viewers noting his seemingly dirty feet. The podcast is not meant to follow a traditional format, with Lil Dicky explaining they want to 'reinvent' the podcast experience to be more engaging and less 'stocky and boring.'

  • The podcast episode aired on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Benny Blanco

A 37-year-old music producer who is married to actress Selena Gomez.

Lil Dicky

Blanco's co-host on the 'Friends Keep Secrets' podcast, a 37-year-old rapper and comedian whose real name is David Andrew Burd.

Selena Gomez

A 33-year-old actress who is married to Benny Blanco.

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The takeaway

Blanco's unfiltered podcast debut highlights the challenges and opportunities of creating engaging, unconventional audio-visual content that breaks from traditional formats. While his antics sparked a mix of amusement and criticism on social media, it also demonstrated the potential to build a loyal following by embracing authenticity and not adhering to rigid norms.