Tom and Ben News: What Really Happened with the Shark and the Palp

Tom and Ben News: What Really Happened with the Shark and the Palp

So, you’re looking for the latest on Tom and Ben. Honestly, if you’ve spent any time in the corner of the internet occupied by the Yogscast, you know that "Tom and Ben news" is basically a lifestyle at this point. It’s not just about two guys playing games; it’s about the lore, the chaos, and the inevitable Warhammer miniature that’s probably sitting half-painted on a desk in Bristol right now.

Whether you’re a long-time "Sharky and Palp" fan or you just stumbled onto a stray clip of a shark-headed man getting "pooned" in TTT, there’s actually quite a bit moving in their world as we hit early 2026.

The State of the Wednesday Warhammer Streams

Let’s talk about the big one. The Wednesday Warhammer streams are the backbone of Tom and Ben news for a huge chunk of the community. After a brief hiatus following the 2025 Jingle Jam—which, by the way, was another record-breaker for the team—the duo is officially back in the studio.

The schedule hasn’t shifted much, which is a relief. They’re still aiming for that 5 PM GMT slot on Wednesdays. If you missed the most recent updates, they’ve been pivoting a bit more toward Total War: Warhammer III and some of the newer DLC releases. There was a lot of talk late last year about them diving into Total War: 40,000 rumors, but for now, they are sticking to the fantasy roots that made the channel what it is.

Ben is still the master of the "human-wave" tactic. It’s a strategy that shouldn’t work, yet somehow, through pure Ben-logic, it occasionally does. Tom, as always, plays the role of the chaotic foil, usually steering the conversation toward some obscure 80s movie or a bizarre conspiracy theory while their army gets decimated in the background.

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Jingle Jam 2025: The Aftermath

You can’t discuss Tom and Ben news without looking at the Jingle Jam. The 2025 event was massive. We saw creators like ChrisMD and WillNE join the fray for the first time, but the "Tom and Ben" specific segments remain the heart of the event for the "Yogs" purists.

The 2025 Games Collection was particularly strong, featuring 15 top-tier titles. If you donated the £35+, you know the value was insane. But the real news here is the charity impact. They helped push the total towards that legendary £30 million lifetime goal.

Post-Jingle Jam, the guys usually take a few weeks to decompress. The "Tom and Ben news" coming out of January 2026 is that the "scrub" streams and the more relaxed, non-charity-focused gaming sessions are returning to their regular rhythm.

Sharky and Palp: Still the Main Event

For those who only know them through Trouble in Terrorist Town (TTT), the "Sharky and Palp" dynamic is still very much alive. If you’ve been living under a rock, "Sharky" is Ben (due to his Left Shark skin) and "Palp" is Tom (due to his Emperor Palpatine skin).

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The meta in TTT has changed significantly over the last few months. Ben is still the administrator of the Garry's Mod server, which means he’s the one who has to fix it every time Lewis or Duncan accidentally breaks a mod. The current "news" in the TTT world is the introduction of a few new custom roles that have specifically nerfed the "Shark Guard" tactics.

  • The Validation Goal: Ben is still seeking that elusive, consistent validation from the community.
  • The "Poon" Count: It's high. It's always high.
  • The Lore: They’ve started referencing the "coups" again. For years, the running joke has been that Tom and Ben are planning a hostile takeover of the Yogscast. In recent January 2026 streams, the "Tom and Ben news" is that the "coup" is supposedly "70% complete," though we all know that probably just means they’ve successfully ordered a new pizza to the office.

What’s Next for the Duo?

Looking ahead, there are rumors of a new "Lewis and Ben Save the World" style series, but potentially featuring Tom in a more permanent capacity. While Ben is the strategy king, Tom brings a level of "Angory" energy that changes the pace of those long, modded XCOM or Civilization sessions.

There’s also the matter of the "Talking Tom and Ben" confusion. Look, if you’re here because you searched for "Tom and Ben news" and you were expecting the animated cat and dog from the mobile apps, you’re in a very different place. Those characters are still huge—Disney+ even added Talking Tom Shorts recently—but the "real" Tom and Ben (Tom Clark and Ben Edgar) are the ones making waves in the PC gaming and tabletop hobbyist space.

Honestly, the best way to keep up with Tom and Ben news is to watch the VODs on the "The Bathhouse" or "Angory Tom" YouTube channels. They don't do traditional press releases. They don't have a PR firm. Their news is delivered via offhanded comments while they’re painting a plastic Ork or losing a tactical battle to a Giant Rat.

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Practical Steps to Stay Updated

If you want to make sure you never miss a beat with these two, here is how you actually stay in the loop:

Check the r/Yogscast subreddit daily. It’s the fastest place for clip highlights and stream announcements. If there is a sudden change in the Wednesday schedule, you’ll see it there first.

Follow Ben’s Twitch (Bedgars) and Tom’s Twitch (AngoryTom) directly. They often do solo streams that don't make it to the main Yogscast channel but contain the most "insider" info on what projects they’re working on.

Don't ignore the "Yogscast Games" news. As the group expands into publishing, Ben often has a hand in testing these titles, and you’ll often get a "first look" during a Tom and Ben stream before the rest of the world sees it.

The most important thing to remember is that Tom and Ben thrive on a sort of structured randomness. One week they're experts on 40k lore, the next they're trying to figure out how to play a cozy farming sim. That’s the charm. Just keep your eyes on the Wednesday schedule and keep your harpoons ready.