Fight Back with Jake Shields Owen Benjamin on His New Book, Candace Owens, and Fear Spells - Fight Back Ep. 177
Apr 6, 2026
Owen Benjamin, comedian and author of How to Slay a Wizard, drops in with sharp cultural criticism and personal anecdotes. He discusses rhetoric as ‘word spells,’ media fear-mongering, deplatforming and comeback strategies. Conversations range from comedy industry shifts and raw milk to politics, market manipulation, and why community resilience matters.
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Seeing History In Coins And Silver
- Owen describes learning fiat manipulation via coins and silver: real silver coins retain value while paper claims don't.
- He recounts noticing German coins without ridges and explains inflationary history tied to currency debasement.
How Words Become Political Spells
- Owen Benjamin argues modern power uses word-based "spells" to control public consent, e.g., phrases like "safe and effective" or "flatten the curve."
- He links rhetoric, media framing, and curated phrases to large policy shifts and public fear during COVID and wars.
Writing How To Slay A Wizard And Its Message
- Owen recounts his book How to Slay a Wizard and how it links rhetoric, historical manipulation, and modern "spells."
- He says the book opened at number one in Amazon pop culture and frames it as an exposé of word-control tactics.
