I asked 734 of you how many close friends you could call at 2 a.m. 46% said none. I spent 20 years on submarines and was never once alone. So what happened to us? This week, roughly 18% of American workers plan to take Thursday off for GTA 6 (NY Post). I’m not here to bash gamers. But I think the game is a peek at a much bigger problem: we’ve stopped visiting, stopped calling, stopped sitting on the front porch. Here’s what I think happened, and my challenge to you this week. Who would YOU call at 2 a.m.? And who would call you? Tell me in the comments. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Who would you call at 2 AM? 0:59 Never alone on a submarine 3:56 Granny’s front porch 4:31 When family dropped by 5:51 Why I quit live streaming 8:46 Gaming addiction is real 10:22 GTA 6 launch week 12:04 Gaming with my Navy buddies 12:37 Thursday nights at the cigar shop 14:01 Is the person you’re watching even real? 16:21 My challenge to you this week 17:29 Live streams are coming back 19:46 To the young men ☕ Biltong USA (the cup in this video): https://biltongusa.com/ 📺 Live streams are coming back. Comment below with the day and time that works best for you. 🤝 Join the channel as a member to get into the Discord and know first when we go live. If you’re struggling and it’s darker than lonely, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Veterans, press 1. You’re not alone. Media & bookings: [email protected] Christian. Veteran. 20 years on submarines. Straight talk without the spin. Trident up. ⚓ #Loneliness #Veterans #GTA6 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: Welcome to the Ben Dykes channel. After 20 years serving aboard U.S. Navy nuclear submarines, I stepped away from the constant noise and media outrage to focus on what matters: faith, history, self-reliance, and family. Now I'm building a life on our Arkansas farm, one project at a time.Here we dive deep into: Nuclear Submarine Operations & Undersea Defense Biblical History, Archaeology & Ancient Geography Homeste