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Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastMapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastOakland University with Jacob Ben Widmar and Danny GurwinIn this College Deep Dive MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy, Assistant Professor of Theater, Jacob Ben Widmar and Head of Musical Theater, Danny Gurwin Discuss; 🔮Oakland’s new direction  🔮A student’s relationship with teachers and a program as a whole 🔮Seeing a student’s true self in an audition room  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com, or...2025-05-141h 26The RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastThe RAL Room Assisted Living PodcastFrom Healthcare IT to Residential Assisted Living: Ben Dickey’s Mission-Driven JourneyIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Ben Dickey, a former Fortune 500 healthcare IT executive who made the leap into residential assisted living after a deeply personal family experience. đŸ„âžĄïžđŸĄWhen Ben’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, he and his wife struggled to find quality care—and it opened their eyes to the need for more compassionate, home-like senior living options. Now, Ben and his wife operate two thriving RAL homes in Oklahoma City, with a third in development!Tune in to hear:  ✅ How a family journey inspire...2025-05-0644 minGone RunningGone Running#98 - The Dialog Around FERTILITY Must Move Forward & Why Running Is A SPECIAL SPORT W/ Charlie Watson (AKA The Runner Beans)On this week’s RunThrough Presents Gone Running episode, Ben Sheppard talks to Charlie Watson, AKA ‘The Runner Beans’.In this conversation, Charlie Watson shares her journey as a runner, dietician, and mother, discussing the challenges of balancing life and running. She reflects on her first marathon, the transformative power of running on her mental health, and her transition from working in magazines to becoming a dietician. Charlie emphasises the importance of enjoyment in running, the community spirit among runners, and the impact of sharing personal stories, particularly regarding surrogacy and fertility, while continu...2025-02-2543 minDiggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.296 - CoolioThe story of Coolio is... a lot. But you know what isn't a lot? The variety in his discography once the 00s came around! Tracks appearing in more than one body of work and derivative tropes plaguing that weird decade would severely taint his first three albums that were bursting with personality and obviously "Gangster's Paradise". Lucky for him, it didn't.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (2:02)Ben:Charlie:Diani - DeionVic Spencer - Being The Bigger Person Sucks Iman Europe - MoneymorphosisBarney Artist & Miles Singleton - Strangers All AroundAlici - SouvenirTopic I...2024-12-241h 14The Not Quite PodcastThe Not Quite PodcastEmbracing Non-Binary Joy with Ben PecheyIn this engaging conversation, Ben Pechey shares their journey as a non-binary individual, discussing the challenges of identity, bullying, and the importance of self-expression through fashion. They delve into their writing journey, particularly their book 'The Book of Non-Binary Joy', which aims to empower and celebrate non-binary individuals. The discussion also touches on the significance of acknowledging personal achievements, navigating accessibility in public spaces, and the role of compassion in fostering inclusivity. In this conversation, Ben Pechey and Charlie discuss the importance of creating a joyful workplace through open communication and support. They explore the significance of representation in...2024-12-231h 05Anything But TypicalAnything But Typical130: From $13 to $400 Million in 4 Years with Charlie Workmon"I want to build a platform, and my team wants to build a platform that blesses people—not a business empire, but a platform to bless people." – Charlie Workmon When you picture logistics companies, what do you see? Gruff individuals scrambling around hectic warehouses, driven only by tight deadlines? That's definitely the norm. But not in Charlie's logistics company, Riverstone Logistics. White glove service, purpose-driven culture, bold community service initiatives, & faith-driven leadership mark his. "Neat," you might say, "but I'm sure he's lagging behind his competitors." Hardly. In fact, he's blown them...2024-11-191h 02Babble with BenBabble with BenAnth Agostino - Babble With Ben #0040Anth Agostino is a co-founder of Cartel Australia, a leading provider of artist and label services in Melbourne.  In this episode we discuss how to bridge hobby and career as a musician. We also talk about the pros and cons of touring, developing repeat listenership as well as balancing creative and communication skills.This interview was recorded on July 13th, 2024 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute.I hope you enjoy my interview with Anth Agostino.  Background art by Edward Jenner https://www.pexels.com/@edward-jenner/ Links:https://www.c...2024-10-2933 minThere\'s Just Something About Kansas CityThere's Just Something About Kansas CityChase McAnulty: Charlie Hustle <3s KCChase McAnulty is the founder & CEO of Charlie Hustle, Kansas City’s signature “vintage made fresh” clothing brand and home of the now-iconic KC heart. Shortly after graduating from the Kansas City Art Institute and getting a "real job" he didn’t particularly like, the entrepreneurial-minded Chase moved back into his parents basement and emerged as “Charlie Hustle.” No, not that Charlie Hustle — the Charlie Hustle who built the KC proud vintage t-shirt company. From Ebay to brick and mortar, Chase tells the story of the birth of the company, its meteoric rise with help from KC legends like P...2024-09-2450 minThe Writers PanelThe Writers PanelCharlie Covell (Kaos)Charlie Covell (creator of Kaos and The End of the F***ing World) discusses their influences in retelling classical myths, creating a "contemporary kinked" world, threading the tonal needle, why they love first drafts, their playlists, and more.Want to check out one of the playlists Charlie made as they were creating the characters? Visit benblacker.substack.comCome see Ben Blacker's live show, RETROSPECS, on Sunday, September 29, 2-4pm PT at the Elysian Theater in LA! In Retrospecs, we dig those old scripts by established writers out of their drawers and expose them...2024-09-2443 minIt\'s Only Kids FootballIt's Only Kids FootballCharlie Austin: Coaching, ADHD is a superpower and reffing kids' footballIn this conversation, Charlie Austin, a former professional footballer for QPR, Southampton and Burnley, shares his experiences and insights on coaching kids in football - as well as coaching his own son.He discusses the challenges of working with children at different stages of development and emphasises the importance of understanding each player's individual needs.Charlie also talks about the joy and camaraderie that comes from playing grassroots football and the lasting memories it creates. He opens up about his own ADHD diagnosis and how it has influenced his coaching...2024-09-0936 minOne Gang WorldwideOne Gang WorldwideMotorcycle Therapy: Jason Zaideman on Helping Veterans Heal with Operation Charlie Bravo | One Gang Ep. 42Send us a textToday on OGW we talk about the transformative power of motorcycle therapy with Jason Zaideman, founder of Operation Charlie Bravo. In This Episode: Jason Zaideman opens up about the inception of Operation Charlie Bravo, the therapeutic aspects of motorcycle building, and the organization's efforts to support veterans in their transition to civilian life. Learn about the unique challenges veterans face and how engaging with motorcycles offers both healing and a sense of community.About Our Guest: Jason Zaideman's passion for motorcycles and his deep commitment t...2024-09-061h 45Babble with BenBabble with BenThe Artificial Limb - Babble With Ben #0039Marc Eiden aka The Artificial Limb is an electronic music producer and film maker from Melbourne, Australia. https://www.theartificiallimb.com/In this episode we discuss Marc’s latest album “Run God Run”, his musical influences, and his use of hardware synthesisers. We also discuss the parallels between making music and making films, as well upcoming gigs.This interview was recorded on July 13th, 2024 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute.Background art by Dom J - https://www.instagram.com/domas_life2024-07-3133 minChazingdra Chats (A PokĂ©mon Podcast)Chazingdra Chats (A PokĂ©mon Podcast)13 Ben Kyriakou - PokĂ©mon Video Game Caster & 2x National ChampionAs a child, Ben Kyriakou couldn't work out how to leave the house you start in in PokĂ©mon Red/Blue. Somewhat miraculously after this rocky start, he went on to become one of the UK's best competitors at the video game, securing two National Champion titles, two Top 4 finishes at International Championships & seven invitations to the World Championships - and then became a caster, like me, which is how we became firm friends! Discover Ben's journey here: the people, the experiences - and of course the 6 PokĂ©mon - that made him. Come hang out & have a laugh wi...2024-07-032h 01Babble with BenBabble with BenWykd Folk - Babble With Ben #0038Wykd Folk are a four piece band based in Naarm/Melbourne. As the name suggests, they write folk and rock songs. I was joined by songwriter Brian Morley as well as bassist Alex Stojilovic and drummer Even Friedin. We discuss their musical influences and the gigs they have played around Melbourne. We also talk about Brian’s experiences as a member of the Stolen Generation and the musical mentors that have helped his career. This interview was recorded on January 18th, 2024 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute. My apologies for such a long delay in gett...2024-06-2539 minThe Ben Joravsky ShowThe Ben Joravsky ShowCharlie Meyerson—Shrimp ScapegoatVeteran journalist Charlie Meyerson analyzes the media’s coverage of the rise and fall of Red Lobster. They could have blamed it on the owners. Instead they went for the shrimp joke. Also, a preview of this summer’s conventions. Can Charlie answer Ben’s 1968 trivia questions? Charlie is the publisher of the Chicago Public Square. Do yourself a favor and subscribe at chicagopublicsquare.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-05-2551 minBabble with BenBabble with BenEamonn Conor - Babble With Ben #0037Pop singer/songwriter Eamonn Conor shares with me his experiences in writing and performing his music around Melbourne. We discuss his deep love of RNB and soul from 70’s and 80’s, as well as Michael Jackson. We also share our experiences dealing with difficult or even absent audiences, and how to get into the right mindset for a performance.https://www.eamonnconor.com/Recorded January 16th, 2024 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria. Background art by Kool Shooters - https://www.instagram.com/koolshooters2024-04-0938 minBabble with BenBabble with BenJena Marino - Babble With Ben #0036As the driving force behind The Real Songwriters of Melbourne and The Release Academy, Jena Marino is a treasured member of the Melbourne music community.We talk about the importance of working with like-minded artists, the jump from employee to self-employed as well as techniques to reach an audience.https://rsom.au/Recorded December 18th, 2023 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria. Background art  by Anni Roenkae: https://www.pexels.com/photo/purple-and-blue-abstract-painting-4175070/2024-01-1640 minBabble with BenBabble with BenGermĂĄn Brito - Babble With Ben #0035GermĂĄn Brito is the lead singer of alt-rock band  @firerootsmusic   He talks about the emotional themes of his latest release "Leave You Behind",  the creative process of lyric writing as well as his experiences in the Melbourne music scene. https://linktr.ee/firerootsRecorded December 12th, 2023 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria. Background art by moein moradi https://www.pexels.com/@moein-moradi-209759/00:00 Intro00:43 “Leave you Behind”01:37 How would you describe the sound of Fire Roots?03:16 Dual vocalists03:42 Taking Back Sunday04:25...2023-12-2942 minThe Charlie Waller PodcastThe Charlie Waller PodcastS2 EP 4: Stigma to Strength - Male Body Image with Ben West [Guest Episode]Trigger Warning: Suicide and Eating Disorders. In this episode, we have a very special guest Ben West joining us to discuss male body image. Ben is one of the UK’s leading mental health campaigners. Ben is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, including suicide prevention and pushing for essential systematic changes in the governmental and educational approaches. We chat to Ben about the stigma attached to male body image, the various factors that contribute to these struggles, and explore ways in which both individuals and society can offer support to those facing these challenges. This po...2023-12-2057 minAcquiredAcquiredCharlie MungerWe sit down with the legendary Charlie Munger in the only dedicated longform podcast interview that he has done in his 99 years on Earth. We’ve gotten to have some special conversations on Acquired over the years, but this one truly takes the cake. Over dinner at his Los Angeles home, Charlie reflected with us on his own career and his nearly 50-year partnership at Berkshire Hathaway with Warren Buffett. He offered lessons and advice for investors today, and of course he shared his speech on the virtues of Costco once again (among other favorite investments). We’re so glad...2023-10-301h 06Footbahlin with Ben RoethlisbergerFootbahlin with Ben RoethlisbergerFootbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger Ep. 33 w/ Charlie BatchPittsburgh legend Charlie Batch joins Ben and Spence at the bar to talk all things Steelers in preparation for the 2023/2023 home opener against the San Francisco 49ers.Get the 2023/2024 Footbahlin Cookbook https://footbahlin-2.myshopify.com/pr...Get your Footbahlin merch here:https://footbahlin-2.myshopify.comSupport what Charlie is doing in Pittsburgh https://www.batchfoundation.orgBe sure to follow @footbahlinwithben on Instagram for beer lists, giveaways, and exclusive content.**Want to send Ben and Spence beer to try on the show? **Send to:...2023-09-111h 38The XLR8 Performance Lab PodcastThe XLR8 Performance Lab PodcastAthlete Breakdown: Charlie Bennett | Increasing Fat Max and Long Covid RecoveryIn this enlightening episode, we're delving into the world of strategic running and performance enhancement once again. This time, our focus is on Charlie Bennett, as we explore strategies to boost his 5K performance and enhance his running prowess.I (Riley Witt) take you through a comprehensive breakdown of actionable insights that can help Charlie optimize his fat metabolism to elevate his 5K game.  But that's not all – we also touch on an intriguing aspect of long COVID recovery by discussing breathing techniques that can aid Charlie's journey back to peak fitness.Drawing from scientific kno...2023-09-0126 minThe Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery PodcastThe Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery PodcastHow Ben Tuff Swam Himself Out of a Bottle | The Way Out Podcast Episode 360In this rendition of The Way Out I’m pleased to bring you my interview with Person in Long Term Recovery and Ultra Marathon Swimmer Ben Tuff. Ben shares his journey to and through recovery to this point with and about his new documentary, Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way Out of a Bottle and about his work with Clean Ocean Access as well. The epic swim the documentary centers around is also a perfect metaphor for his Recovery and I dare say recovery at large for a variety of reasons, perhaps most strikingly is the fact that Be...2023-08-281h 27Babble with BenBabble with BenAlex Sandra - Babble With Ben #0034International pop sensation Alex Sandra comes into the studio to talk about life as a singer in California, the importance of building a team as an independent artist as well as her love of 2000’s alternative rock.https://www.instagram.com/alexsandra_music/Recorded June 24th, 2023 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria. Background art by Anni Roenkae https://www.anniroenkae.com/ 2023-08-2240 minBabble with BenBabble with BenCaleb Sankey - Babble With Ben #0033Caleb Sankey - Babble With Ben #0033Drummer and educator Caleb Sankey gives an update on his band Golden Estates, shares his experiences on teaching during COVID lockdowns as well as studying for his Master’s degree.www.instagram.com/calebgcsankey https://www.instagram.com/goldenestatesbandofficial/Recorded June 24th, 2023 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria. Cover photo by Ben Charlie Brown https://www.instagram.com/ben.charlie.brown/2023-08-0135 minBabble with BenBabble with BenAdam Steinberg - Babble With Ben #0032Guitarist and composer Adam Steinberg returns to talk about his new trio, his love of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, as well as an update on Slurm. https://www.instagram.com/ak.steinberg/https://linkpop.com/adamsteinbergmusicRecorded June 24th, 2023 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria. Background image by Stacey Koenitz: https://www.instagram.com/Goldcircuits/2023-07-0432 minBabble with BenBabble with BenMason Moon - Babble With Ben #0031Mason Moon, Melbourne’s Grand Prince of rap, comes on the show to talk about his two new videos, the construction of his new studio and how he keeps his style fresh. https://www.instagram.com/themasonmoon/https://withkoji.com/@themasonmoonRecorded May 6th, 2023 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria. Background image by Mo Eid: https://www.instagram.com/mo.design.ig/2023-06-0533 minBabble with BenBabble with BenKaiyah Mercedes - Babble with Ben #0030Kaiyah Mercedes is an up-and-coming LGBTIQ+ singer/songwriter from Melbourne / Naarm. She has already gained recognition for her honest and introspective music at a young age. We discuss her influences, her latest single, her experiences discovering her sexuality as well as dealing with burnout. https://www.instagram.com/kaiyahmercedes/ https://linktr.ee/kaiyahmercedesRecorded May 6th, 2023 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria. Background image by Evie Shaffer: https://www.instagram.com/evieshaffer/2023-05-2232 minBabble with BenBabble with BenRental Snake - Babble With Ben #0029Rental Snake from Canberra/Ngunnawal/Ngambri are Australia’s premiere Surf Grunge Band. Jack, Sam and Ross drop in to talk about interstate touring, their influences and the vibrant state of Australia’s indie and punk scenes.https://www.instagram.com/rentalsnakebandhttps://linktr.ee/RentalSnakeRecorded April 1st, 2023 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria. Background image by ShonEjai: https://www.pexels.com/@shonejai-445753/2023-05-0232 minBabble with BenBabble with BenChrissie Hall - Babble With Ben #0028Photographer/filmmaker Chrissie Hall talks about her art, animal activism and experiences as a mother.https://www.instagram.com/chrissiehall/https://www.chrissiehall.com/Recorded March 31st, 2023 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria. Background image - “Alpha A Foam Lolly Pops” by Chrissie Hall My Life as a Rolling Stone - https://www.mgmplus.com/series/my-life-as-a-rolling-stone Rat Ribbons - https://youtu.be/J6kSDrIL4go 2023-04-1835 minBabble with BenBabble with BenBen Charlie Brown - Babble with Ben #0027Ben Charlie Brown swaps roles for an interview with long-time friend and collaborator, David P of Studio Brushpen. They talk about musical tastes, the journey to studying music and how the Babble with Ben podcast started.https://www.instagram.com/ben.charlie.brown/https://www.instagram.com/studiobrushpen/Recorded February 25th 2023 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background image by Anni Roenkaehttps://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-multicolored-illustration-2832379/https://www.anniroenkae.com/2023-03-0648 minBabble with BenBabble with BenThe Salty Way - Babble with Ben #0026Digital nomads Zak & Bree share their experiences surfing, off-roading and star gazing while they travel clockwise around Australia.https://www.instagram.com/the.salty.way/https://www.youtube.com/@thesaltywayRecorded January 28th 2023 at Admella Reserve, Boandik Country / Carpenter Rocks, South Australia.2023-01-3136 minThe Young Minds PodcastThe Young Minds Podcast11. Catchin up With Ben: Interview With Ben Shelby!In this first episode of 2023 we sit down with Benjamin Shelby from the Godcast to talk about his testimony as well as how we are not good people but God gives us mercy for our sins!  Ben’s Instagram Ben's podcast Website Ben's Twitter The Godcast Reddit page Ben's Reddit  Ben's Facebook group 2023-01-0654 minBabble with BenBabble with BenSimon Gemmill - Babble with Ben #0025Multi-instrumentalist Simon Gemmill talks about the latest release for his solo project Kamikaze Roadrunners, the ins and outs of running the Melbourne Musicians Facebook group, as well as his love of the subtle pun.Kamikaze Roadrunners:https://www.instagram.com/kamikazeroadrunners/?hl=en Melbourne Musicians Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/461576667189714 Melbourne/Naarm Musicians Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4SCXnNhv54tsmzBIgFkfAnRecorded November 26th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background im...2022-12-2740 minSecret SonicsSecret SonicsSecret Sonics 170 - Charlie Deakin-Davies - Full Speed AheadCharlie Deakin-Davies is a record producer, songwriter, musical director, and multi-instrumentalist based out of London, England, UK! In our conversation Charlie and I go deep on the following:Getting their start and charting from a young ageBeing naive and productive vs. experienced with imposter syndromeWorking with Gary BarlowMDing and touringPop songwriting sessionsMajor labels signing TikTokkersGreen lights, fast workflow, and virtuous creative cyclesApproach to guitars and bassCompression vs. AutomationQuantity leads to quality and inevitable successesBe friendlyAnd so...2022-12-181h 18Babble with BenBabble with BenEthan Ng - Babble with Ben #0024https://instagram.com/ethan_ng_music/Guitarist Ethan Ng talks about his current projects, his guitar collection and influences.Recorded October 29th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background image by Lakerhttps://www.pexels.com/@laker/2022-12-0634 minBabble with BenBabble with BenTaylor Macleod Returns - Babble with Ben #0023https://soundcloud.com/golden-estatesGuitarist and audio engineer Taylor Macleod talks about the debut show of his band Golden Estates, his feelings on parking inspectors, his love of Metallica and thoughts on the Woodstock ’99 documentary.Recorded October 15th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background image by Mihețiu Ralucahttps://www.instagram.com/raliuk00/2022-11-1542 minBabble with BenBabble with BenLuke Edwards - Babble with Ben #0022https://viewsfromhere.org/Singer, songwriter and educator  Luke Edwards talks about finding the right band members, his songwriting influences and balancing music with other responsibilities.Recorded August 26th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background image by Nick Collinshttps://www.instagram.com/webdesignnewcastle/2022-11-0334 minFootbahlin with Ben RoethlisbergerFootbahlin with Ben RoethlisbergerFootbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger EP. 9 (with Charlie Batch)Ben and Spence sit down with former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch to watch the Steelers take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. Help Charlie's foundation continue to make an impact in Pittsburgh!www.batchfoundation.orgBe sure to follow @footbahlinwithben on Instagram for beer lists, giveaways, and exclusive content.**Want to send Ben and Spence beer to try on the show? **Send to:CSB Logistics, c/o Tyler Azar​ (footbahlin)2175 Big Sewickley Creek Road, Sewickley, PA 151432022-10-283h 04Babble with BenBabble with BenIsa ac - Babble with Ben #0021https://linktr.ee/isa_wackkRapper and producer Isa ac talks about his upcoming releases, dealing with mental health, chasing success and knowing when your music is good.Recorded August 20th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background image by Riccardo Bertolohttps://www.instagram.com/rik_berto2022-10-1136 minBabble with BenBabble with BenAlix Bradfield - Babble with Ben #0020Author Alix Bradfield talks about her new book ‘Energy For Life’, the importance of authenticity as well as her positive experiences with a plant-based diet.https://www.instagram.com/alix.bradfield/Recorded August 9th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background image by Sebastian Voortmanhttps://www.instagram.com/SebastianVoortman/2022-09-2735 minBabble with BenBabble with BenInterstellar Gator - Babble with Ben #0019Zac Braun and Eli Swart from Interstellar Gator beam in to talk about their self-titled debut album, love of British indie music, Splendour In The Grass and hot tips for fashion and hair care.https://interstellargatormusic.com/Recorded August 6th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background image by Philippe Donn https://www.instagram.com/philippedonnphotography/2022-09-1334 minBabble with BenBabble with BenLuke Holland - Babble with Ben #0018Multi-instrumentalist Luke Holland talks about his new musical project “Easy Canape”, his involvement with the Croyden Wind Symphony, as well as the importance of supporting your fellow musicians. Recorded July 18th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background image by Karolina Grabowskahttps://www.instagram.com/kaboompics/2022-08-3034 minBabble with BenBabble with BenSlurm - Babble with Ben #0017Karina Penna and Adam Steinberg from Slurm talk about their eclectic inspirations, their love of Monster Energy drinks as well as upcoming performances and music releases.Recorded July 18th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background image by Sharon McCutcheonhttps://www.instagram.com/mccutcheonphoto/2022-08-1632 minBabble with BenBabble with BenEmma Louise Williams - Babble with Ben #0016Singer Emma Louise Williams talks about her new project Sheburbia, turning 40, being a mature age student and the joy of making music.Recorded July 5th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background image by Fiona Arthttps://www.instagram.com/fionaacrylic/2022-08-0332 minBabble with BenBabble with BenKevin Silvester - Babble with Ben #0015Producer and singer Kevin Silvester talks about his upcoming releases “Cry Wolf” and “Be The One”, his favourite synthesizers, building a production team and getting back on the dancefloor.Recorded July 14th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background artwork by @tomas_malco_malik https://www.instagram.com/tomas_malco_malik/2022-07-1931 minBabble with BenBabble with BenSEETALI - Babble with Ben #0014Producer and guitarist SEETALI talks about her upcoming release “Walked Away”, collaborations, her journey through musical education as well as Kevin’s kick drums. Recorded June 27th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background artwork by @didssph http://www.instagram.com/didssph2022-07-0540 minBabble with BenBabble with BenParkar - Babble with Ben #0013Drummer and producer Parkar talks about his latest single “Drum Or Die”, his influences and motivations, as well as why he keeps the meaning of his music mysterious.Filmed June 16th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.Background image by Anni Roenkae - www.anniroenkae.com2022-06-2034 minBabble with BenBabble with BenWynton James - Babble with Ben #0012Rapper and producer Wynton James talks about his latest release, music that inspires him and how he deals with emotional trauma.Filmed May 27th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.2022-06-1436 minBabble with BenBabble with BenAbstrakt Dojo - Babble with Ben #0011Rapper and producer Zak Ferguson aka Abstrakt Dojo talks about his spirituality, taste in rap music and growing up in bayside Melbourne.Filmed May 6th 2022 at Studio C, Box Hill Institute (Nelson Campus), Wurundjeri Country / Melbourne Victoria.2022-06-0638 minBabble with BenBabble with BenBluesfest with Kris Harris - Babble with Ben #0010Legendary Melbourne saxophonist Kris Harris talks about our road trip to the Byron Bay Bluesfest to see the last Cat Empire performance.Filmed April 14th 2022 at Broken Head Nature Reserve, Arakwal Country,  NSW.2022-05-3117 minBabble with BenBabble with BenStav Karas - Babble with Ben #0009Melbourne-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Stav Karas talks about his new album, childhood influences and whether art can be separated from artist. 2022-05-1732 minBabble with BenBabble with BenLachnes - Babble with Ben #0008Rapper and producer Lachnes talks about hyper pop, the Australian hip hop scene, a recent break-up and his new music.2022-05-1140 minBabble with BenBabble with BenJames Hood - Babble with Ben #0007James Hood is a guitarist, singer and songwriter based in Melbourne. We talk about his upcoming album, collaborations and influences.2022-05-0334 minBabble with BenBabble with BenTaylor Macleod - Babble with Ben #0006Melbourne-based guitarist and producer Taylor Macleod talks about his band Golden Estates, his influences and growing up in Mildura.2022-04-2737 minLaunchedLaunched43: Obscura - Ben McCarthyBen McCarthy joins the show to talk about building the outstanding pro camera app Obscura. Links & Show Notes Ben's Twitter Obscura 3 We gave our app away for free. What happened next will amaze you. Alex Cox Matthew Bischoff Ricky Mondello More Launched Website - launchedfm.com Twitter - @LaunchedFM Reddit - /r/LaunchedFM 2022-04-261h 03Babble with BenBabble with BenShannon Hart - Babble With Ben #0005Shannon Hart aka NollsyDrums comes on the show to talking about his bands Vexation and Furious George, touring, as well as feeding the social media algorithm.2022-04-2631 minBabble with BenBabble with BenBrodie Angus - Babble with Ben #0004Long-time friend and collaborator Brodie Angus comes on the show. We talk about Melbourne COVID lockdowns, nostalgia for the early days of the internet and how pets can help with mental health.2022-04-0548 minBabble with BenBabble with BenMaddi.M - Babble with Ben #0003Maddi.M is a Melbourne-based Youtuber who provides a deep yet playful insight into her life. She talks about hustling her three jobs, looking after her mental health and her love of coffee.2022-03-2840 minBabble with BenBabble with BenSilver Venom - Babble with Ben #0002Electronic music producer Silver Venom comes on to talk about his influences, his production tools and experiences in the Fitzroy scene2022-03-2225 minBabble with BenBabble with BenKris Harris - Babble with Ben #0001Saxophonist Kris Harris joins the first episode to talk about his experiences with lockdowns, COVID and the Melbourne music scene2022-03-1237 minBabble with BenBabble with BenTest - Babble with Ben #0000A quick test to make sure everything works!2022-03-0800 minLaunchedLaunched35: Halide - Sebastiaan de With & Ben SandofskySebastiaan de With & Ben Sandofsky join to show to talk about building the outstanding camera app Halide. Links & Show Notes Sebastiaan's Twitter Ben's Twitter Halide (app) Spectre (app) Lux Blog Halide Mark II Sommer Panage Linda Dong Serenity Caldwell Jamie Zawinski Joel Spolsky Peter Norvig More Launched Website - launchedfm.com Twitter - @LaunchedFM Reddit - /r/LaunchedFM 2021-12-211h 13The Military Veteran Dad PodcastThe Military Veteran Dad PodcastWarrior Reunion Foundation With Charlie WilliamsAre you still trying to find your place in the world?You are not alone, Veterans all around the United States are in the same spot as you. We leave the Military behind, but we also feel we leave ourselves behind in the process, and that journey to get direction after is the real front lines of a transition effort. Today, I am talking with Charlie Williams, a part of an organization called Warriors Reunion Foundation. They bring together combat units who served together to rekindle the friendships that were left behind in time. It's a...2021-11-2244 minGive Them An ArgumentGive Them An ArgumentSeason 3 Episode 13: G.A. Cohen vs. Jason Brennan (and Ben is Co-Teaching a Marx Class with Thaddeus Russell)Marxist analytic philosopher G.A. Cohen wrote a book called, "Why Not Socialism?" Libertarian philosopher Jason Brennan wrote a response called, "Why Not Capitalism?" Ben Burgis and the GTAA crew debunk some claims that Brennan makes in a lecture  on all of this. Also: Ben's going to be teaching a three-week class on both books (and his larger critique of Brennan and defense of Cohen) in December.Later in the show, returning GTAA champ Thaddeus Russell comes on the show to talk a little Karl Marx. Thad is a critic of Marx. Ben, obviously, is a big f...2021-11-072h 09Give Them An ArgumentGive Them An ArgumentSeason 3 Episode 11: The Full Charlie Kirk Debate w/Postgame CommentaryBen Burgis debates Charlie Kirk on "democratic socialism vs. Trumpian populism." Yes, that's right, we can finally air this. Ben and the crew do about half an hour of introductory material, discussing Kirk's role on the contemporary Right and the "platforming debate" as well as showing a classic TMBS clip with Michael Brooks, Matt Lech, and David Griscom weighing in on Charlie's odd way of referencing philosophers. The full first hour of the debate (the part that was filmed as an episode of "Debate Night with Charlie Kirk") is then played without interruption. When it's over, Ben, Professor Jennifer...2021-10-273h 41Drummers on DrummingDrummers on DrummingThe 5 Essential Charlie Watts RecordingsToday, we have Mike Edison (author of the book “Sympathy for the Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters”) on the show to discuss the quintessential recordings that showcase Charlie Watts’ progression as a player. Obviously, this is subjective, but thanks to Mike’s EXTENSIVE knowledge of both Charlie’s career and style, I knew he would nail it. Many people, including myself, take The Rolling Stones for granted and have yet to truly dive deep into the humble greatness that was Charlie Watts. I also must give a BIG FAT shoutout to our mutual friend Bart van der Zee of Drum H...2021-10-061h 10Give Them An ArgumentGive Them An ArgumentThursday Night Debate Breakdown #1 ft. Jake Appet: Hasan Piker vs. Charlie Kirk[Note: This is actually from last Thursday--just getting to sticking it up on the podcast feed now. The plan going forward is that (a) the new Thursday Night Debate Breakdowns will go up on the podcast feed for everyone the morning after they're on YouTube, and (b) over the course of the next several months, the 29 Sunday Night Debate Breakdowns we did over the course of Seasons 1 & 2 will go up in podcast form for GTAA patrons.] Remember the Sunday Night Debate Breakdowns? They're on Thursdays now, so after many many SNDBs this gets to be "#1." For anyone who's new...2021-09-172h 58Give Them An ArgumentGive Them An ArgumentThursday Night Debate Breakdown #1 ft. Jake Appet: Hasan Piker vs. Charlie Kirk[Note: This is actually from last Thursday--just getting to sticking it up on the podcast feed now. The plan going forward is that (a) the new Thursday Night Debate Breakdowns will go up on the podcast feed for everyone the morning after they're on YouTube, and (b) over the course of the next several months, the 29 Sunday Night Debate Breakdowns we did over the course of Seasons 1 & 2 will go up in podcast form for GTAA patrons.]Remember the Sunday Night Debate Breakdowns? They're on Thursdays now, so after many many SNDBs this gets to be "#1." For anyone...2021-09-172h 58Give Them An ArgumentGive Them An ArgumentSeason 2 Finale - Nando Vila and Jason Myles Talk About Charlie Kirk (Plus Some Philosophy)Charlie Kirk has said that democratic socialism is "the greatest scam in history." Ben Burgis has said that "Charlie Kirk is full of shit--like all Trumpists, he pretends to care about working-class people in the heartland but he doesn't want to raise their wages or give them healthcare." Ben thinks he and Charlie should have a discussion about this, and a lot of people seem to agree--enough money has been pledged in charitable donations by people who want to see this conversation happen to pay for more than 7200 meals for people in need. (See https://townsircle.com/events/89 ) The...2021-08-261h 41Give Them An ArgumentGive Them An ArgumentSeason 2 Finale - Nando Vila and Jason Myles Talk About Charlie Kirk (Plus Some Philosophy)Charlie Kirk has said that democratic socialism is "the greatest scam in history." Ben Burgis has said that "Charlie Kirk is full of shit--like all Trumpists, he pretends to care about working-class people in the heartland but he doesn't want to raise their wages or give them healthcare." Ben thinks he and Charlie should have a discussion about this, and a lot of people seem to agree--enough money has been pledged in charitable donations by people who want to see this conversation happen to pay for more than 7200 meals for people in need. (See https://townsircle.com/events/89 ) The...2021-08-261h 41Riding Shotgun With CharlieRiding Shotgun With CharlieRSWC #115 Ben DeWaltRiding Shotgun With Charlie#114Ben DeWaltOnSight Firearms Training   One of my friends, Mark, asked if I was going to be taking a course called Defense Pistol - Accuracy and Accountability with Ben DeWalt of OnSight Firearms Training. I decided that I was going to do some training for myself this year and said only if Mark was taking the class, too.  He also told me that Ben would be a great person to have in the passenger’s seat.  So I signed up for the class and messaged Ben about being on the show!  2021-07-271h 08The Back of the RangeThe Back of the Range2021 Western Amateur Preview - Rick and Charlie WaddellMy special guests on this episode are Rick and Charlie Waddell.  Rick is the tournament chairman of the Western Amateur this year, not only is he a member of Glen View but so is his son Charlie.  In fact, Charlie is in the field this week, joining other strong mid-ams such as Hagestad and Rank, after winning the club championship at Glen View.  It's a special week for the Waddell family and a special week for Glen View, the site of the very first Western Amateur Championship back in 1899. Western Amateur - Official Website New Merch IN STO...2021-07-2649 minThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanThe Burn Podcast by Ben NewmanCharlie Rocket, Creating your "Winning Streak", Giving away A Million Dollars, and risking it all“Winning is a choice
 it starts when you show gratitude for something”When I think of the word IMPACT I think of my friend Charlie Rocket. @charlie This week’s episode of #theburnpodcast is going to be one for the books.He has recently taken the internet by storm with his massive acts of kindness through the "Dream Machine Tour" where Charlie and his team spent over 9 months touring the country giving back to people in the most unique ways.Charlie "Rocket" Jabaley is also a Grammy and Emmy award-winning visionary brand bui...2021-05-2832 minThe Inside Japan PodcastThe Inside Japan PodcastStaying Fit and Healthy in Japan with Ben SilvermanThe Podcast is back BABY! With our new host, Charlie and now with VIDEO! This first episode is all about staying fit and healthy in Japan. Japanese food is so amazing! Gyms in Japan are so expensive! That's why after years of living here so many people give up on their fitness goals. Well Ben is here to set you straight, WITHOUT having to give up your favourite Japanese foods or joining office work parties. Find out more from Ben on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.silverman3 Want to Leave a Review?2021-03-1831 minCharlie and Jake\'s Hot TakesCharlie and Jake's Hot TakesCharlie and Jake's Hot Takes Episode #9Special Guest Max joins Charlie on the return episode of Charlie and Jake's Hot Takes to discuss the NFL's top stories after an eventful Week 14.2020-12-1736 minTotally Rad!Totally Rad!Charlie Mihelich!Charlie Mihelich (UCBLA, Twitter: @charlesmihelich) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about lying, popular kids, atheism, how to punch up Bible stories, a turd mystery, and play a classic round of SLANGWORD!Follow Charlie Mihelich on Twitter @charlesmihelich and on Instagram @mihelicopter, and check out his podcast Baywatch Watch!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and we will perform it on the show! F...2020-11-171h 06Change Maintain Grow PodcastChange Maintain Grow PodcastEpisode 009. Charlie GubbSTART - 24:20. Ben and Keith talk about being "Selfish" and filling your cup first. They also talk about changing your thinking, investing in yourself and controlling your emotions.24:20 - END.Charlie Gubb, the former NZ Warriors and Canberra Raiders cult hero joins Ben to talk about what he has been up to since leaving the Canberra Raiders mid season in 2018.He opens up on media pressure, the pressure to play at the NRL level, leaving for the super league after an on field incident, head knocks and more.It is an interview...2020-08-091h 29The Shredded ShowThe Shredded ShowEpisode #97 Mastering Your Body & Mind With Ben PakulskiWhen you’re going through hell, keep going. In this episode, Charlie is joined by Canadian IFF professional bodybuilder and creator of MI40, Ben Pakulski. They cover topics about training, diet, nutrition, and life in general. Tune in to learn more about how you can master your body and mind. Plus, get a bonus on how you can decrease stress and improve your sleep.“We have to get comfortable being uncomfortable.”- Ben PakulskiIn this episode: What got Ben into body building Why fasting is beneficial for you The paradi...2020-05-2549 minCharlie and Jake\'s Hot TakesCharlie and Jake's Hot TakesCharlie and Jake's Hot Takes Episode #2Charlie and Jake host Nick Peloso, who runs the successful instagram page jerseyxswaps, to talk about the upcoming NFL draft. Charlie and Jake also discuss the MLB’s potential return to action as well as some NFL free agency news.2020-04-1300 minAnything But TypicalAnything But Typical002: Growing With Purpose- CEO Charlie MaloufToday's episode is all about Growing With Purpose. We couldn't have asked for a better guest than Charlie Malouf, CEO of Broad River Retail, DBA Ashley HomeStore. Charlie takes us through his journey and gets authentic about the difficult decisions that come with running a business with a purpose. He shared how the culture of Broad River has led to a purpose focused business; not a company growing just for the sake of growth.  A theme throughout the episode is taking responsibility as a leader of an organization. Charlie stressed the need of having a p...2020-01-151h 02Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.20 - Snoop DoggThe DITD duo continues their "Retrospective" series with one of the most visible figures in Hip-Hop history. Snoop Dogg.There's plenty of ways to hail Snoop Dogg, from his music to his cultural ubiquity, to his business acumen, to his activism. Ben & Charlie cover all of these (In a "We are not worthy" fashion) and more as they figure out why Hip-Hop fans don't rate him as heavy in today's landscape. Is it because he's constantly evolved his persona? Is it because of his diverse portfolio? All of that & some words on his latest release "...2019-08-201h 11Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.19 - Dr. DreDr Dre is a consensus Top 5 Producer in Hip-Hop history. Where some try to cement their legacy by either being business geniuses or creative geniuses, Dr Dre has done both. A residency on Forbes' Hip-Hop cash kings and countless artists that have Dre to thank for their careers are testaments to that.Ben & Charlie continue their retrospective series with a breakdown of Dr Dre's accomplishments and trying to quantify how influential he is, how he's done what he's done and how is he still a creative force after all these decades?TIMESTAMPS:Weekly music...2019-08-131h 15Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.18 - Chance's "The Big Day"It's been a week since the release of Chance The Rapper's much-anticipated debut Studio Album "The Big Day". But the responses towards the album have been... Mixed, to say the least. There are people saying it's trash, (Ben) there are people that don't like it but can find positives in it (Charlie) and there are people that are ready to put on the capes to fight for their boy Chance. It's been a while since an album this highly touted has seen all sides of the opinion spectrum. So Ben & Charlie decided to investigate. WHY...2019-08-061h 09Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.17 - I Was At XXL Just Trying To ExcelIf you're into Hip-Hop in any format, whether you follow certain artists, writers, YouTubers or even just your mate that's really into Hip-Hop, you know about the yearly content dump that is the XXL Freshman List.10 artists who are on the come up get the opportunity to say "Hey World, I'm here!" They drop a quick freestyle, attend the Freshman Cyphers and of course, join together for a cover shoot.But why is this still a thing? Is the List simply moonlighting as something for Hip-Hop fans to talk about in the Summer months? Goaded...2019-07-301h 10Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.16 - Nas' Raps Should Be Locked In A CellNas has recently dropped "The Lost Tapes 2", which is considered a breath of fresh air, especially after the terrible project that was "NASIR".So, in celebration of this, the DITD duo explores Nas' music that's not named "Illmatic". What are the best ones? Why doesn't Nas get respect from the "Genius Generation"? Is the tired "Nas picks terrible beats" comment the real reason why people don't put Nas in their Top 5? Ben & Charlie give a retrospective of Nasty Nas, Esco, Nastradamus, one of the best pens in music history. TIMESTAMPS:Music listened to in...2019-07-231h 13Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.15 - Some Make Millions, Others Make MemesIt's been a few months since Lil Nas X's explosion onto the mainstream. Since then, "Old Town Road" is now the longest-running No.1 Hip-Hop track on the Billboard Hot 100 and is quickly closing in on the All Genre record. Memes are the most fluid element of Social Media, which in itself is the most fluid form of communication. So what happens when that meme is based around an artist we've never heard of? Like a Lil Nas X or Blueface?Ben & Charlie explore Meme culture in Hip-Hop. How the viral nature of Memes may seem...2019-07-171h 10Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.14 - Label AlbumsOne of the most anticipated releases of 2019 has come & gone. "Revenge of The Dreamers 3", led by J.Cole, has been received very well. So well in fact, that it got Ben & Charlie thinking about the concept of "Label Albums" or "Collaborative Albums" to word it differently. If we look back at albums such as ROTD3, they're rarely remembered as being high-quality projects. They're more remembered as moments in time, moments in an artist's career, not as a great album that people will listen to as they do with regular albums.So what are "Label/Collab...2019-07-091h 07Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.13 - Nelly vs. Drake? Ride Wit Me, Through The 2010s & The NoughtiesWith the 2010s edging closer and closer to its end, it is a consensus thought to say that Drake has owned this decade from a commercial standpoint. He came around just before the start of the decade and the (commercial) rise has been at a steady upward trend.But you know the deal, commercial success isn't everything. But unfortunately, the commercial success, for some reason, has gotten people comparing Drake to Jay-Z. This prompted a collective shaking of heads from many people (Ben) but Co-Host Charlie wanted to think about it differently.The theory is...2019-07-021h 05Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.10 - Major LabelsIn a 2-part series, DITD tackles the one topic that has been clouding over every other topic Ben & Charlie has talked about so far on DITD.Major Labels.In the 90s, the US "Big Three", Universal Music Group, Warner & Sony consumed Hip-Hop as soon as it became a cultural force. From '86 to '96, there were 17 No.1 Hip-Hop albums, 11 of them were under Major Labels. It's even more clear looking at singles. Moving onto now, the numbers of Major Labels owning charting artists are in the high 90%. Artists may be able to start their own...2019-06-111h 14Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.9 - Revolution Means Change, Don't Look At Me StrangeIn the times we live in right now, it could be said that we're in a golden age of protest. All around the world, there are protests of large numbers being held. They're so prevalent now, you could probably name a few of them. When it comes to Hip-Hop, it too is on the frontline. From Kendrick's Grammy performances to Stormzy's BRIT Awards performance. Music has always been a place to protest and Hip-Hop is definitely no different.Ben & Charlie (The main subject starts @ 5:23) take a look into protest in Hip-Hop. How the 80s birthed...2019-06-041h 06Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.7 - Mental Health - One Time 4 Your MindThe subject of Mental Health is a conversation that has been increasing in volume in the past decade. Not just in society, but in Politics as well. (Although most National Jurisdictions are way behind...)But it's not just in day-to-day life, it's also becoming more and more prevalent in the music we love dearly. Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop is historically been iffy when it comes to Mental Health, coinciding with African American culture & society not really knowing how to deal with such complexities. But the more black men & women in America learn more about Mental Health, so a...2019-05-211h 12Diggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.6 - Andre 3000 & Lauryn Hill - And Here You Are, A Rap Unicorn"Rap Unicorn" - Phrase - A Hip-Hop artist that rarely drops music, but when they do, everybody listens.E.g. Andre 3000 & Ms Lauryn Hill.Ben & Charlie explore another angle in the relationship between the artist and the fanbase. More specifically, is it right for the fan to demand an artist to drop music simply because they haven't dropped in a while?Ben gives statistics on the "Rap Unicorns" Andre 3000 & Ms Lauryn Hill and for context, gives numbers on artists on the other side of the spectrum, the artists that drop music frequently.2019-05-1458 minDiggin\' In The DigitsDiggin' In The DigitsEp.3 - Youth Is A Gift, Age Is A Work Of ArtIn recent Hip-Hop news, Dave East hopped on Instagram to call the viral Country/Hip-Hop track "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X "wack". Hip-Hop social media proceeded to swell up with defensive shots at Dave East.Shots like "NAME ONE DAVE EAST TRACK", "DAVE JUST SALTY HE DOESN'T CHART", you get the idea. People missed the chance to look at the context and the deeper conversation about inorganic fanbases.This is the catalyst for Ben & Charlie to dive into multiple topics, the main of which, Ageism in Hip-Hop. Why do we as Hip-Hop fans...2019-04-231h 05The Inside Japan PodcastThe Inside Japan PodcastEp. 11 – The Inside Japan Podcast – University Teacher Ben – Saving for Retirement in JapanThis week University Teacher Ben from Retire Japan drops in to share his wealth of knowledge about the very important, but rarely talked about topic of preparing for retirement while in Japan. Enjoooy. (Apologies for my mic dropping out for about 45 seconds at the 19:00 minute mark. Consider it an Easter Egg.)   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Ben and Retire Japan:  Retire Japan | The Forums | Ben's Twitter]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com] [Discuss the show: Discord] [Leave a Revie...2018-07-2035 minStartup Chats with Ben ParryStartup Chats with Ben ParryPodcast Session With Charlie England Founder Of The Devon NetworkCharlie England founder of The Devon Network kindly shares his story and experiences of social media and his journey from being a Vine influencer, to starting again when that platform stopped. Its a fascinating story and Charlie kindly shares some awesome insights into social media marketing. However, not only is Charlie an experience social media marketeer, he also has a sideline...being in the forces! What a great inspiration. I hope you get some awesome value out of this podcast session and be sure to check out the Devon Network and Charlie England.2018-04-1835 minWestworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelpsWestworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelpsEp 10, Season 1 – THE BICAMERAL MIND – Westworld with Ben and WadeBen and Wade finally find the centre of the maze in THE BICAMERAL MIND, Episode 10 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: Does Dr Ford’s plan make sense? The feeling of satisfaction, and letdown, when predictions come true. Jimmy Simpson’s mole. Is Charlotte actually Arnold’s son, Charlie? What happened to Elsie and Stubbs? Will Samurai World be the setting of Season 2? Can we see inspiration in THE LOST WORLD or PLANET OF THE APES for the next season of WESTWORLD? Maeve (Thandie Newton) has a plan! LINKS2016-12-0500 minBen NickyBen NickyBen Nicky @ Dreamstate Socal 2015 (HF Radio 28)Tracklisting: 1. Oceanlab - On A Good Day (Acoustic) 2. Above & Beyond - Thing Called Love (Club Mix BN Edit) 3. Indianix - Revolved (Ben Nicky Edit) 4. Too Many Artists - Cherry Exploration Next Level (Ben Nicky DS Mashup) 5. Tiesto vs Eddie Bitar - Lethal Rollercoaster (Ben Nicky Headf**k) 6. Ferry Corsten vs John Askew - Punk Chamber (Dave Correa Mashup) 7. Paul Van Dyk & Roger Shah ft. Daphnee Khoo - Louder (Ben Nicky Remix) 8. ID - Reverence 9. Too Many Artists - Hijack the Tribe (Ben Nicky Mashup) 10. Sam Jones - Charlie Charlie (Ben Nicky Edit) 11. Tiesto - Adagio for Strings (James Dymond Rework) 12...2015-12-041h 00Ben NickyBen NickyBen Nicky @ BAT X11 - Buenos Aires, Argentina. 19-9-15 (HF Radio 22)Tracklisting: 1. Berg - Drugs 2. Too Many Artists - Advanced Wire (Sensualise Mashup) 3. Liquid Soul - I see the spirit (Protonica Remix) 4. Freedom Fighters - Creatures of The night (Ben Nicky Edit) 5. Vini Vici - Talking with UFOs 6. Ben Nicky - Red Alert 7. Simon Patterson - Apex 8. Jordan Suckley - Medic (Ben Nicky Edit) 9. Astrix, Loud - Genetic Lottery 10. Orkidea - Purity (Sneijder Remix) 11. Vertical Mode - Time Machine 12. Skypatrol - Shut Up 13. Sam Jones - Charlie Charlie 14. James Dymond vs Brian Cameron - ID (Ben Nicky Psy Mashup) 15. Bryan Kearney - Say Nothing (Ben Nicky Edit) 16. Jiser - Fellow Easy 17...2015-09-291h 27Ben NickyBen NickyBen Nicky Live @ Magic - La Plata, Argentina 18-9-15 (HF Radio 21)Tracklisting : 1. Rank 1 vs Astrix - Let there be light (Ben Nicky Headf**k mashup) 2. Cosmic Gate vs Marcel Woods vs Neelix - Advanced Fire (Sensualise Mashup) 3. Liquid Soul - I see the spirit (Protonica Remix) 4. Prodigy - Smack my bitch up (ID bootleg) 5. Funky Dragon - Mellow Monster 6. Freedom Fighters - Creatures of the Night (Ben Nicky Edit) 7. Ghost Rider, Ruback - Save It 8. Berg - Drugs 9. Coming Soon - Fluid Karma 10. Ace Ventura , Liquid Soul - Neurochemistry 11. Simon Patterson ft. Sarah Howells - Dissolve (Freedom Fighters vs Original Ben Nicky Mashup) 12. Ranji vs Above & Beyond - Alone Tonight (Sensualise...2015-09-233h 19