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The Scene Vault Podcast
Episode 383 -- Ben Leslie and the Million-Dollar Nose Job
Jeff Hammond, Darrell Waltrip's longtime crew chief and former Fox Sports commentator, makes his debut as co-host of The Scene Vault Podcast as we drop news of the upcoming re-release of the 10-episode docuseries Firestorm: 2000-2001 -- The Years That Forever Changed NASCAR. Ben Leslie drops some bombshells when it comes to fuel cells and trick noses, one of which helped Mark Martin win the 2002 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. We then dig into the July 15, 1999 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Jeff Burton wins for the...
2026-02-11
1h 29
The Scene Vault Podcast
Episode 382 -- Ben Leslie on Racing with Brother Tracy and Begging Steve Hmiel, Robin Pemberton for Roush Racing Gig
This week in the first of what will be three segments, Ben Leslie follows his older brother Tracy up the racing ladder, a path that led them from Michigan to the Busch Series. Ben ends up begging Roush Racing’s Steve Hmiel and Robin Pemberton for a job and eventually lands a gig with the team in September 1994. Once there, he works with Roush drivers Ted Musgrave, Mark Martin and Johnny Benson. We then dig into the September 29, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Rusty Wallace dominates at Martinsville less than two weeks after on...
2026-02-04
1h 39
The CX Files
The CX Files #22 - Leslie O'Flahavan
Your Knowledge Base is probably bloated. In this episode, we're fixing it.Learn in this video:- The "outta my cold dead hands" mentality that's killing your KB.- How an airline's 7-year-old volcano article explains all your CX problems.- 5 specific prompts you can give Generative AI to fix bad KB articles instantly.- How GenAI will actually save jobs for agents with high-empathy and expertise but lower writing skill.--- About Leslie ---Leslie O'Flahavan is the principal and owner of E-Write where she teaches people to write...
2025-11-18
48 min
Honoring the Journey
The Narrow Way: Finding Hope & Humanity Amid Division with Ben Cremer
Today we are sharing a special, timely episode of Honoring the Journey where Leslie invites Ben Cremer back to the show to dive deep into the challenges of navigating grief, polarization, and faith in today’s divided world. Through honest conversation, personal stories, and a powerful parable, they explore what it means to see beyond our own lenses, embrace empathy, and walk the narrow way of love and compassion—even when it’s difficult.Points of Interest:Ben Cremer’s reflections on grief and naming our painThe parable of the sunglasses: seeing the world through different lensesTh...
2025-10-06
1h 08
PsyberSpace: Understand Your World
Alone Together in the Empire: The Psychology of Community Collapse and Collective Rage
Capitalism Stole Your Support SystemIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the emotional ramifications of systemic abandonment by protective institutions, especially in response to the US's recent unprovoked attack on Iran. The discussion explores the psychological effects of community collapse, the lack of a communal safety net, and the individualist culture that exacerbates feelings of powerlessness and disconnection. Drawing on political and developmental psychology, this episode examines issues such as civic trauma, emotional gaslighting, and moral injury while proposing ways to rebuild a sense of community and shared grief. It calls for collective...
2025-06-23
23 min
PsyberSpace: Understand Your World
Bad, Not Broken: The Psychology of Excusing Harm
Unpacking the Misuse of Mental Illness Labels in SocietyIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the harmful cultural habit of attributing acts of cruelty, violence, and abuse of power to mental illness. Leslie discusses the psychological reasons behind this impulse, the impact it has on our perceptions of justice and morality, and how it reinforces harmful stereotypes and biases. The episode digs into cognitive dissonance, the just world hypothesis, and the fundamental attribution error, examining how these concepts contribute to mislabeling people and behaviors. The discussion also covers the uneven media portrayal of...
2025-06-09
22 min
Energy Vista
Leslie Chats with Benjamin Schmitt on Europe's energy security, Russia and Hybrid Warfare
"Europe cannot go back to business as usual with Putin’s Kremlin. The era of Russian energy dominance in Europe should be over for good." – Dr. Benjamin Schmitt"Europe is undergoing a shock therapy administered by Washington—a tough wake-up call for the transatlantic relationship." – Leslie Palti-GuzmanIn this Energy Vista podcast episode, Leslie Palti-Guzman welcomes Dr. Benjamin Schmitt to discuss Europe's energy security amid geopolitical upheaval. They discuss Europe's energy diversification, Russia’s energy weaponization, and the risks of hybrid warfare, including recent undersea cable attacks suspected to involve Russia. Who blew up Nord Stream pipes? Ben answers...
2025-02-26
51 min
Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman
Episode 190: Behavior Analysis and Indigenous Ways of Being with Leslie Peters
In Episode 190, Leslie Peters shares her story as a Métis individual, exploring her family history, cultural identity, and the impact of colonization. Leslie discusses her professional role in student support services in the Yukon, her experiences growing up in a mixed heritage family, and the importance of understanding and embracing Métis culture. The conversation delves into the complexities of identity, the historical context of the fur trade, and the significance of cultural practices in parenting. Peters also reflects on the interplay between science and Indigenous knowledge, emphasizing the healing potential of recognizing the shared experiences of both co...
2025-01-04
1h 35
The Goofball Coalition
Episode 25 - Ben Schwartz's Guide to Long Form
The Trío de Comedia dig into a recent Washington Post article about Parks & Rec's Ben Schwartz and his approach to long-form improv. Do we disagree? Do we agree? What does this have to do with sketch and stand up? You'll have to listen to find out.
2024-08-15
35 min
Sustain
Episode 242: Ben Cotton on Program Management for Open Source Projects
Guest Ben Cotton Panelist Leslie Hawthorne Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Leslie Hawthorn is joined by guest, Ben Cotton, the Open Source Community Lead at Kusari and former Fedora Program Manager. Ben discusses his career path, the importance of intentional program management in open source projects, and shares insights from his book, 'Program Management for Open Source Projects.' The conversation covers the evolution of engagement in open source communities, the impact of professionalization, and the challenges posed by AI in maintaining open source inclusivity. They...
2024-08-09
44 min
Terrain Theory
Justin Leslie on whistle blowing, doing no harm, and waking up to No Virus
Justin Leslie is a former Pfizer employee and a whistleblower who initially set out to expose the crimes against humanity being committed by the pharmaceutical giant and ended up uncovering a much deeper, darker reality about alternative media, three-letter agencies, and the information war being waged against all of humanity. In this conversation with Justin we discuss:How he went from Pfizer employee to whistleblowerThe crimes against humanity he uncovered while working undercoverHow Project Veritas intentionally sat on his bombshell discoveriesHis uncomfortable realizations about James O'Keefe and the alternative media spaceBohemian Grove, past attendees, and Project MockingbirdCreating Project...
2024-07-14
2h 16
Honoring the Journey
Into the Gray: Honoring Benjamin Cremer's Journey
Today, we honor the journey of Benjamin Cremer (Ben), a Wesleyan Pastor, Theologian, and Writer who makes a few waves on social media with his posts that admonish the church to lean into the way of Jesus with compassion, kindness, and love while also leaning away from political power, control and judgment. It's a message that goes against the flow in today's church, but it's a message that is desperately needed. It's not every day a guest brings me to tears, but Ben managed to do it in this episode!To listen to and subscribe to his...
2024-06-02
58 min
PhDemons
Episode 38: A Nightmare on MY Street
Ben and Leslie take a trip to Elm Street with Nightmare on Elm Street and Nightmare on Elm Street 2. Once and for all answering the question that plagues all of us: fellas, is it gay to get whipped naked in a shower by Freddy? Tune in to find out!
2024-06-02
1h 23
Feathers and Field Goals
Ben DeLuca, Delaware Men's Lacrosse Head Coach
In this week's episode, hosts Bryce Leslie (@SSN_BlueHens, @bleslie19) and Daniel Steenkamer (@DanSteenkamer) sit down with Delaware Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Ben DeLuca to discuss his tenure with the Blue Hens, the highlights of the 2024 so far, and the keys to the Friday Night Lights matchup against #15 Towson. We also run through our thoughts on the spring football tie, the domination found in our women's sports programs this spring, and both basketball rosters earning a commitment from a shooter in the transfer portal. Schedule: 0:00 Introduction 2:56 Football Spring Game Rewind
2024-04-25
48 min
PhDemons
Episode 37: BooTube, Log on & Freak Out
Join Leslie and Ben as they gobble up the horrors the algorithm serves them on YouTube. This time it's not just the fact that they have a monopoly on video content that makes YouTube scary. Watch out that you don't get unalived!!!
2024-04-25
1h 21
Household Faces with John Ross Bowie
Leslie Grossman (American Horror Story, The Good Place, Scandal)
Leslie Grossman is today’s guest. You may know Leslie from roles in American Horror Story, Love Victor, The Good Place, Scandal, and more. Host John Ross Bowie and Leslie discuss these projects, playing multiple characters, performing in a ghastly wig, and their long friendship. All that and more on this week's episode of Household Faces!Listen to Household Faces Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus:http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plusFollow Household Faces:https://twitter.com/householdfaceshttps://www.instagram.com/householdfacesLeslie On:...
2024-02-24
1h 12
PhDemons
Episode 36: Crowning the Best of the Worst
In this episode, the best of the worst horror movies from the past 50 years battle it out in a bracket. Who will survive? And what will be left of Ben and Leslie's sanity by the end of it? Tune in to find out!
2024-02-15
1h 24
Unravelling the Universe℠
Official ATC Recording of Pilot’s UFO Encounter: Captain Ray Bowyer (2 MASSIVE UFOs)
For the FIRST TIME ever listen to the Air Traffic Control audio during Captain Ray Bowyer's 2007 UFO encounter. We took lots of time creating subtitles for this video, you can find them on YouTube via this link: https://youtu.be/ePuSxVoPAbw This is the official audio recording of Captain Ray Bowyer’s communications with Air Traffic Control (ATC) during and after his famous UAP incident that took place near Alderney in the Channel Islands on 23rd April 2007. This is one of the most corroborated and compelling UFO incidents ever: it was confirmed by...
2024-01-14
17 min
Leading with Curiosity. A Podcast for Modern Leaders.
Ep.48 Outputs: Rethinking Performance. Guest Ben Sporer, PhD. Performance Coach, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS
Ben Sporer has held multiple roles with the Canadian Sports Institute and, as an accomplished physiologist, has led support teams at summer and winter Olympic games, as well as at World Cup and World Championship events. Ben is an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia and the vice president of performance strategy for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of MLS. Connect with Nate: www.nateleslie.ca Connect with Ben Sporer: output-book.com LinkedIn.com/in/bensporer IG: outputbook, @Ben_Sporer #highperformance Summary: Nate and Ben Sporer had a co...
2024-01-10
36 min
Astro Ben Podcast
Leslie and Stephen Shaw: UFOLOGISTS 🛸
Leslie and Stephen Shaw both have a lifelong love affair with the subject of ufology and both consider themselves to be armchair ufologists. They've both been UFO witnesses and are authors of 'Who They Are And What They're Up To' and in this episode they tell Ben their theory about Who and What the UFO's are! OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:40 Intro to episode 02:10 Stephen's and families story 08:15 Why would UFO's visit us? 09:49 Do UFO's walk amongst us? Or under? 10:43 Who they are...
2024-01-05
42 min
PhDemons
Episode 35: Cannibal Friends
Ben and Leslie may be covering Unfriended, but they haven't unfriended you. So join them as they find footage from an evil crew of neo-colonialist filmmakers in Cannibal Holocaust and hack into a teen's laptop for Unfriended.
2024-01-02
1h 08
The Ben Joravsky Show
Professor Leslie M. Harris—American History
Trump and his Republicans have denied climate change and the pandemic. Now they’re denying slavery--or at least, trying to re-write its history to fit their political narrative. Northwestern University historian, Leslie Harris, a specialist in the subject of slavery in this country, explains how it fits an historical pattern. Recorded March, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-01-01
37 min
Million Dollar Relationships
The Mission to Honor Fallen Heroes: Supporting Military Families through Education with Ben Leslie
Ben Leslie, Chief Development Officer of Folds of Honor, joins the podcast to discuss the foundation's mission of providing educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service members and first responders. Ben shares how Folds of Honor started from humble beginnings in 2007 and has now awarded over $250 million in scholarships to over 51,000 recipients. He discusses what inspires him in his work, partnerships with major brands and corporations, upcoming fundraising events, and more about Folds of Honor's impactful mission. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 10:00] The Inspiring Origins of Fol...
2023-12-06
28 min
PhDemons
Episode 34: Woods You Rather
Join Leslie and Ben as they ignore the classic horror advice of "Don't Go in the Woods" with the films American Gothic (1987) and The Prey (1983). After these flicks they just might be ready to swear off the woods for good. Episode features a tier list of "in the woods" horror movies.
2023-12-05
1h 04
PhDemons
Episode 33: Kinski Crawling in the Schizoid Space
Join Leslie, Ben and Klaus Kinski as they explore the depths of the human psyche and the danger of being a woman. Christopher Lloyd is there too! And one of those wooden hot tubs that looks like a giant barrel.
2023-10-30
1h 10
PhDemons
Episode 32: Dial M for Puppet
This week, Ben and Leslie take it all the way back to 1978 with Magic and The Manitou. Of all the movies we've watched, these are definitely two of them. There's puppets, indigenous ghosts, sad magicians, and a real sense that maybe things won't actually be okay and there is nothing good left in the world. Oh well! Listen now.
2023-10-21
48 min
PhDemons
Episode 31: Despite All My Rage, I Am Still Just a Boy in a Cage
Go boy crazy with Ben and Leslie as they tackle two films about the majesty of male friendship: The Skulls (2000) and The Covenant (2006). Does the patriarchy dominate through magic, wealth, or conspiracy? Find out on this week's episode! (spoiler alert: it's all three).
2023-09-17
1h 27
PhDemons
Ep. 30: Maniacs, Fanatics, & Major League Nutzos
This week Ben and Leslie bask in the healing balm that is Maniac (1980) and Fanatic (1982). These movies are not just so bad they're good, they're actually good! Joe Spinell and Tom Savini are here to save us from our own terrible podcast idea and give us great films you gotta see.
2023-08-31
1h 05
The Incubator
#NEC SYMPOSIUM - Open mic with 👵 Leslie Napolitano- The Power of Extended Family in NICU
Send a textWhat happens when a grandmother steps into the world of the NICU, not just as a concerned relative but as an integral part of the care team? Leslie Napolitano opens up about her unique journey in this episode. Walking side by side with her daughter, Jen Canvasser, she navigated the labyrinth of this unfamiliar terrain when her grandchild Micah was admitted to the NICU. Leslie shares the raw emotions of her experiences and advocates for the inclusion of extended family in the care team. She stresses the importance of parental consent and the need...
2023-08-30
17 min
the radical center
Ben's Been Banned- Kitchen Table Censorship Chat with Benjamin Boyce
Ben’s podcast: https://anchor.fm/calmversations Benjamin Boyce talks about earning a "strike" for discussing a certain kind of "treatment" for a virus that is not allowed by the tech auditors who decide what we are allowed to say and think. tip jar: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/radicalcenter https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce
2023-08-22
1h 01
Roads Taken
Work to Live: Ben Mitchell on keeping the maker spirit alive outside the day job
With an inclination toward making things, Ben Mitchell was drawn to an engineering path until differential equations came along. The promise of being able to get his hands dirty with tools right away made the computer science major more appealing. The burgeoning tech world seemed the natural fit after graduation and an MBA gave him the management skills to complement his coding ones so that he could flex in product management roles. Luckily the ebbs and flows of the tech industry gave him opportunities to get his hands dirty in not only a variety of companies but also outside...
2023-08-21
32 min
Edtech Insiders
Week in Edtech, June 1st, 2023 with Guest Bridgette Leslie of IEP&Me
Send a textBridgette Leslie is the Co-Founder, CEO of IEP&Me, Inc. Bridgette had spent her career as a special educator, focusing on creating inclusive classrooms, fostering self-awareness advocacy with her students, and triggering innovation in several school settings. As an entrepreneur, she's been accepted into the ODX Accelerator, achieved a NewSchools Venture Fund grant, and recently completed the Techstars JP Morgan Chase Female Founders Catalyst program.
2023-06-23
43 min
Unravelling the Universe℠
Leslie Kean on David Grusch (UFO Whistleblower): Non-Human Intelligence, Recovered UFOs, Disclosure, UAP, & more
🛸 Leslie Kean is an investigative journalist who very recently published the groundbreaking article about David Grusch and his whistleblower claims that the US Government have recovered craft of non-human origin. Leslie is the author of two brilliant books, one on UFOs, one on 'Surviving Death'. In this conversation we talk at length about the whole David Grusch situation and its implications, past, present, and future. "He [David Grusch] is a potential catalyst to really really change the whole process that we're involved in, and really take it up a notch." - Leslie Kean ...
2023-06-23
1h 51
PhDemons
Episode 29: Daddy's Back So You Know The Drill
This week Ben and Leslie take it back to future with another set of remakes - The Stepfather (2009) & Slumber Party Massacre (2021). There are fake stepfathers, brooding teens, introductory courses to feminism, and shockingly no Terry O'Quinn, but we make do anyway. Listen in!
2023-06-18
1h 13
PhDemons
Episode 28: Reimagining the Classics
I couldn't think of a pun for the title of this episode, but still, we invite you to join Leslie and Ben as they look at a pair of creative reimaginings of legendary monsters from the horror canon, vampires and werewolves, in Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf (1985) and Blacula (1972).
2023-06-12
1h 11
PhDemons
Episode 27: Ratastrophe!
Join Leslie, Ben and special guest Jay Brandstetter of the I'm From the Internet podcast. Jay is a certified rat tickler (Purdue University) and trains Ben and Leslie in the field of rat studies as they discuss Willard (2003) and Food of the Gods (1976). Jay's Linktree
2023-06-05
1h 16
The Paul Leslie Hour
#878 - Leon Mobley
#878 - Leon Mobley The Leon Mobley Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? I ask that question because I want to. I have to. You could say from an instinctual standpoint, I need to. You got me? This interview is from the radio archives and it goes back quite a bit. So just imagine a much younger Paul Edward Leslie with a small sound recorder backstage in Athens, Georgia. He was sitting down with the percussionist and drummer Leon Mobley. He was playing with Ben Harper. It was a...
2023-05-17
19 min
Pastor Ben Dixon
The Power of the Holy Spirit - Dr. Leslie Keegel
Dr. Leslee Keegel brings a message of encouragement and exhortation about being filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. Speaker: Dr. Leslie Keegel Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Series: Stand Alone Messages for more information go to www.bendixon.org
2023-05-05
42 min
Marketing Heroes [Unfiltered] The Journey to CMO
Investing and Growing the People with Ben Lazar
Ben Lazar joins the podcast to talk about the transformative power of digital technology, sharing pivotal moments in his career that highlight the importance of understanding digital and its ability to change business and society.He also discusses the importance of investing in people’s personal and financial well-being, stressing the need for businesses to care for their customers and solve their problems to foster growth.This podcast is brought to you by The Search Guru, produced in collaboration with Circle Audio, cover art by Andra Lazar.
2023-04-17
35 min
PhDemons
Episode 26: A (Basket) Case of Brain Damage
Join Leslie and Ben as they damage their brains with the zany yet somehow heartfelt work of trash auteur Frank Henenlotter. This week, they watched Basket Case (1982) and Brain Damage (from their favorite year for horror movies: 1988).
2023-04-16
59 min
PhDemons
Episode 25: Slash or Pass
Ben and Leslie talk what makes a classic slasher and why Without Warning (1980) and The Final Terror (1983) just don't stack up. With this week's episode run time you could watch both of those movies, but you'll just have to trust us when we tell you that you're much better off with us.
2023-04-03
1h 14
the radical center
"If you go through life thinking you're a victim, you will have a life that's a Hell," with Ben Harris
"Therapy is a very powerful tool because it invites us to accept the nature of reality as it is, rather than as we'd like it to be, and to grieve the fact that reality is as imperfect as it is. And then to move forward in the face of that." - Ben Harris. Ben Harris is a psychotherapist in private practice in London, the British Channel Islands and online. He read Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University before pursuing a career in the City of London as a corporate analyst and lawyer. An exploration of suffering and...
2023-03-17
1h 09
PhDemons
Episode 24: From Satan to Succubus
Join Leslie and Ben on a journey into the demon realm as they watch Fear No Evil (1981) and Def By Temptation (1990).
2023-03-08
1h 15
PhDemons
Episode 23: Mommy's Alright, Daddy's Alright
This week Ben and Leslie tackle the gendered horror of domesticity with The Stepfather 3 (1992) and Season of the Witch (1973). Tune in to hear all about the thrilling conclusion of the Stepfather franchise, the threat of non-normative masculinity, and how to survive as a housewife in America (hint: it's killing your husband).
2023-03-05
1h 17
The EIS & VC Navigator
70 The challenges and successes of supporting companies after investment with Ben Leslie of Puma
In venture capital investing it is easy to focus on the excitement of doing deals, but the reality is all the hard work happens after the investment is made. In this episode, Ben Leslie of Puma talks about how fund managers can support companies and help them achieve their goals.In a wide ranging discussion we cover many areas. Ben discusses how and where he provides support. He talks about the importance of relationships, and how fund managers need to make sure they are the ones that get called for help by adding value when they do...
2023-02-21
56 min
PhDemons
Episode 22: Scaly & Scary
This week Ben and Leslie are back to animal horror (who knew it was such a rich subgenre?) with Fangs (1974) and Alligator (1980). There are well-written characters, fun moments, and great practical effects. And then there's also Fangs, a movie whose Shudder summary may actually land someone in jail for false advertising. Herpetophobes beware, you're in for a scare.
2023-02-12
1h 21
PhDemons
Episode 21: Tag(line)! You're It!
Join Leslie and Ben as they try to figure out what makes a horror tagline tick and question the existence of this odd feature of movie marketing. When there's no more room in hell . . . the tags will walk the line.
2023-02-04
1h 00
PhDemons
Episode 20: A Nightmare on OUR Street!
This week, Ben and Leslie take a trip to Elm Street with A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and A Nightmare on Elm Street II: Freddy's Revenge (1985). We talk slasher classics, dream boys who gaslight you and kill your friends, fetish outfits and the coaches who love them, and the unrelenting gayness of it all. Tune in!
2023-01-23
1h 24
All Of The Above (AOTA) Radio - A Journey through High Quality Music
“IN THE CUT RADIO” – EPISODE 427 (SPECIAL RYAN LESLIE BIRTHDAY UPISODE) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES
Today we celebrate the birthday of producer, writer, singer & entrepreneur Ryan Leslie. DJ Ben Vera hits you with a full 2 hour dose of his greatest hits. Defo one for the ladies this time! Turn me up & turn me loose…. Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’READ MORE
2023-01-22
1h 54
Roads Taken
Creature Comforts: Ben Brainard on figuring out who you want to care for
Guest Ben Brainard had cared for only a goldfish before getting to college but he somehow had the idea of becoming a veterinarian. He thinks it might have been on account of reading James Harriot’s tales of days spent bucolically going from farm to farm treating animals of all sizes. But even after doing the pre-med track and shadowing vets in Vermont he still didn’t have the full picture of what a diary animal doctor did. In vet school he discovered much of the reality of that work was caring for the farm rather than the individual anima...
2023-01-02
31 min
PhDemons
Episode 18: Hallmark Holiday Horror
This week Ben and Leslie take a break from their busy lives in the city to head out to rural New England and find love! Wait, what? That's right, it's a Christmas departure from the horror genre to talk about two holiday tv-movie romances, Spirit of Christmas (2015) and Deck the Heart (2021). There are still sloppy character tropes, ridiculous plot points, unlikeable protagonists, and even ghosts! Settle in folks cause everybody lives this time - bummer.
2022-12-24
58 min
PhDemons
Episode 17: Aaaah!.com: The Cyber Monday Mega-Episode
Log on and jack in to the matrix: Leslie and Ben cruise down the Information superhighway and launch into cyberspace with The Lawnmower Man (1992) and Brainscan (1994). These movies will introduce you to a little something called the "personal computer" which is about to revolutionize the way we live and work. They may not be the scariest movies ever, but they will prepare us for a brave new world of technology that few (aside from our grandchildren) can comprehend. Welcome, You've Got Fear!
2022-12-12
1h 43
The Garden Mixer
Ben Raskin on Woodchips, Illicium, 83
What if all mulch were free? What if the trees and branches that are chewed up every time an arborist works in your neighborhood could be distributed on your garden beds (you have to do that part) or added to your compost pile, or simply kept on your property to break down to become a seed and potting medium? That is what wood chips can do for you-- they aren't just for lining your paths or the bottom of your swing set. I chat with Ben Raskin author of The Woodchip Handbook, to get to the bottom of how...
2022-12-03
1h 14
PhDemons
Episode 16: All's Fair in Love and Wish
Leslie and Ben wish they didn't have to finish the Wishmaster series, but here we are. Tune in to hear all about how "superb" Amazon viewers thought the filmmaking was, how bad the Wishmaster is at granting wishes, how horribly these movies deal with disability, and how weird it is that they filmed Wishmaster 3 and 4 literally one weekend apart.
2022-11-25
59 min
PhDemons
Episode 15: Wish You Were Fear
This week Ben and Leslie wish they were watching anything other than Wishmaster (1997) and Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999). They talk Wes Craven's weird porn career, discuss the differences between desires and wishes, read some truly shocking Amazon reviews, and unpack just how fast and loose this djinn is playing with the concept of a wish. Tune in!
2022-11-20
1h 05
Unravelling the Universe℠
Surviving Death with Leslie Kean: the Evidence for an Afterlife, Mental & Physical Mediumship, Experiences with Stewart Alexander, & much more
⭐️ Leslie Kean is an internationally renowned & highly respected Investigative Journalist & Author. Her incredible book, Surviving Death, was adapted into a Netflix series, and is the most paradigm shifting book I've read in my entire life. It changed how I view reality, & this podcast would not exist in the format that it does today without Leslie, & that book that she poured her heart & soul into. She truly is an inspiration. Amongst other things, we discussed: children with past-life memories, near-death & out of body experiences, apparitions, psychic phenomena, consciousness, & both mental & physical mediumship. "It's either their own psyc...
2022-11-18
2h 06
PhDemons
Episode 14: Sleepover! (Or Should I Say "Creepover"?)
All right, fellow teens, you know the drill. Join Leslie and Ben for a cozy night of gossip, pillow fights and murder as they watch Slumber Party Massacre (1982) and Slumber Party Massacre II (1987).
2022-10-29
1h 13
PhDemons
Episode Th-Th-Th-Thirteen (Yikes!) Re-Mania: The Movies Strike Again
It's Remake Time! Nobody needed these movies, nobody wanted 'em, but they're here to break your heart on January 16th (you'll get it when you listen to the episode). The remakes in question are Hellraiser (2022) and My Bloody Valentine (2009). These are the newest movies Leslie and Ben have covered on the show . . . so that's one thing you can say about them.
2022-10-19
1h 27
PhDemons
Episode 12: Haunted Holidays
Ben and Leslie celebrate two holiday-themed movies this week: Trick or Treats (1982) and April Fool's Day (1986). They talk bad magic, worse pranks, films that are just self-aware enough to emphasize how disappointing they are, and girls named Muffy. Tune in!
2022-10-14
1h 36
PhDemons
Episode 11: The Eyes Have It
This week Ben and Leslie cut up with two surgery-obsessed movies from the seventies - Scalpel (1977) and Mansion of the Doomed (1976). They talk unintentional horror, daddy daughter love, and the actual limits of eye surgery. Tune in!
2022-10-06
1h 04
PhDemons
Episode 10: Haunted Mall Watch
This week Leslie and Ben are your one-stop shop for scaring and caring as they watch two movies that were hand-crafted with love but are still highly consumable horror commodities. We're gonna party like it's 1989 or '99: in other words, we're going to hang out at the mall. Chopping Mall (1986) and Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989) are the movies, and they are quite the deal when it comes to excitement and fun. You know you've been meaning to return that pair of jeans anyway, so come to the mall with us and maybe we'll stick around after they...
2022-09-29
1h 21
PhDemons
Episode 9: Prophecy, Stigmata, Yada Yada Yada
This week Leslie and Ben take us to church with two Catholic-horror films from the 90s: Stigmata (1999) and Prophecy (1995). Say your prayers, because you're about to be spooked by the holy ghost. It's a star-studded episode in which Patricia Arquette lies about her age, Christopher Walken perches on things, Virginia Madsen dresses inappropriately to teach children and Viggo Mortensen is the nerdy devil.
2022-09-21
56 min
PhDemons
Episode 8: Scarewolves
This week Ben and Leslie howl about two werewolf movies, Silver Bullet (1985) and Hard Rock Nightmare (1988). These movies have it all: real werewolves, fake werewolves, hot young priests, over-acting, murdering your own grandfather, and both Gary Busy and Terry O'Quinn again! Tune in!
2022-08-31
1h 18
PhDemons
Episode 7: Monkey See, Monkey Die
This week Ben and Leslie monkey around with Shakma (1990) and Monkey Shines (1988), two primate-focused flicks that take animal horror to some weird places. There are LARPing med students, psychosexual monkey-human relationships, someone's TV Tropes trauma, and the underlying question of the episode: could you fight a monkey?
2022-08-24
1h 10
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)
How Great Leaders Fight Complacency - CEO of Lewis Tree Service, Leslie Kass
It's not easy to stay on top of your game. In fact, most teams fall into a complacent trap where they stop trying to improve and stagnate. As a leader, it's important to fight against complacency and always be looking for ways to improve both yourself and your team. I host Leslie Kass, CEO of Lewis Tree Service, one of the largest providers of utility vegetation management services in North America, who shares an essential strategy to stay sharp and fight complacency.They are 100% employee-owned with approximately 4,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada providing a...
2022-08-22
35 min
PhDemons
Episode 6: Death by Rock and Roll
This week, Ben and Leslie bang their heads against Hard Rock Zombies (1985) and Black Roses (1988). Leslie breaks the kayfabe of the show to clarify just how bad Hard Rock Zombies is, and then the duo treats themselves for having survived it by talking about the far superior Black Roses. It's a real battle of the bands, except one of those bands sucks so hard. Tune in!* *Hi everyone, this is Ben, one of your PhDemons. I'm here to give you a trigger warning for this episode. One of our movies, Hard Rock Zombies, contains Nazis, a...
2022-08-17
1h 02
Risky or Not?
Leslie's Artichoke Dip
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from Leslie Horton's horrendous holiday artichoke dip that tastes like vinegar but has no vinegar. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Woman Offers Her Signature Spinach Artichoke Dip To Anchors, Leaves Them Gagging On-Air (Video of Leslie Horton's horrendous holiday artichoke dip goes viral | Globalnews.ca Amazon.com : Native Forest, Artichoke Hearts Marinated, 6 Ounce : Grocery & Gourmet Food Easy Marinated Artichokes Recipe | Allrecipes
2022-08-15
12 min
PhDemons
Episode 5: It's Just a Prank, Bro
This week, Leslie and Ben watch Beyond Dream's Door (1989) and Final Exam (1981). They talk college, killings, and, most of all, pranks! Faking a mass shooting and a suicide attempt are pranks, right? Tune in to find out!
2022-08-03
51 min
Terrain Theory
Mike Wallach & DJ Leslie on the making of "The Viral Delusion"
Mike Wallach and DJ Leslie are the filmmakers behind The Viral Delusion, a five-part documentary series exposing the tragic pseudoscience that serves as the foundation of virology and led to the global calamity of the past two years.In this conversation with Mike and DJ we cover:The genesis for the making of the filmTheir process for selecting interview subjectsA look back at the AIDS deceptionThe challenges of promoting such a dangerous filmTheir personal perspectives on va((inesLearn more about The Viral Delusion and watch the first episode FREE at theviraldelusion.com....
2022-07-03
1h 29
Pride of Britain - Life Changing Stories
Ben Shephard - Young Guns Ep6
Ben Shephard reveals some of his favourite TV moments for the first time, and Carol Vorderman finds out how it feels to be surprised by Ant and Dec and KSI.
2022-06-09
38 min
Best in Fest
The Mystery Behind Writing a Great Script with BEN SZTAJNKRYCER - Ep #46
In this episode Leslie speaks with multi award winning screenwriter Ben Sztajnkrycer. Listen in as they unravel the mystery of a great script and how to write one. Don't miss it.BEN SZTAJNKRYCER is an award winning screenwriter who works in both the U.S. and Canadian film industries. His supernatural thriller "Refuge" was shot in 2021, with Renny Harlin (“Cliffhanger”) directing and Yariv Lerner ("Angel Has Fallen"), Gary Lucchesi (“Million Dollar Baby”), Rob Van Norden ("The Protege") and Michael McKay ("Brahms: The Boy II") producing. He recently penned a horror adaptation for producer Jeremy Bolt (“Resident Evil...
2022-02-01
46 min
A Fun Time With Katie And Leslie
BONUS EPISODE: A Bird Time With Katie And Leslie
At the end of October Leslie headed to Nottingham for just over a day to attend Friend Of The Podcast Ben's birthday party and, most of all, surprise Katie. Katie was surprised. It was an excellent time. Here are the two small snippets your heroes got around to recording. Also, a note: we are currently on hiatus because life is busy and we're overwhelmed, but we will be back in the new year with all kinds of wonderful adventures! We love you very much.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!FACEBOOK! h...
2021-12-14
35 min
The Paul Leslie Hour
#622 - Ben E. King
#622 - Ben E. King The Ben E. King interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. This interview with the late Ben E. King was originally broadcast on the radio. King is best known for being the singer and co-writer of "Stand By Me," one of the greatest popular songs. He was also the lead singer of the legendary vocal group The Drifters. This interview with Ben E. King was originally broadcast on the radio. He discussed his very last album "Heart & Soul," which is a collection of jazz standards. We talked about...
2021-09-27
15 min
A Life's Story
Surviving the Holocaust - Part 3
This week we hear the end to the inspiring story of how Ben Lesser survived the Holocaust. After 7 years of persecution and torture, Ben is finally liberated. Now an orphan, having lost everything he knew and loved, Ben tells us about his journey back to life and how he found something he thought was gone forever. 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Interview with Ben Lesser Follow Us on Social Media:Leslie Gold (@twitter) A Life’s Story (@twitter) (@instagram) (@facebook)Jam Street Media (@twitter) (@instagram) (@facebook) Learn more about your ad choices...
2021-07-20
35 min
A Life's Story
Surviving the Holocaust - Part 2
This week is the second installment of a special three-part series about Ben Lesser, a survivor of the Holocaust. From Poland to Czechoslovakia to Hungary, Ben and his family were able to evade Nazi persecution for nearly five years. Listen as he recalls the experience of being captured and getting sent to Auschwitz, becoming a prisoner and laborer, at the age of only 15. 00:00 - Intro 02:26 - Interview with Ben LesserFollow Us on Social Media:Leslie Gold (@twitter) A Life’s Story (@twitter) (@instagram) (@facebook)Jam Street Media (@twitter) (@instag...
2021-07-13
48 min
A Life's Story
Surviving the Holocaust - Part 1
This week is the start of a special three-part episode about Ben Lesser, a survivor of the Holocaust. His story begins in 1939 Poland when the German authorities began forcing his family, and so many others, to leave everything they've ever known behind them. He recalls the dark and horrifying details of how he was able to evade Nazi capture for nearly five years until he and the remaining members of his family were sent to Auschwitz. 00:00 - Intro 04:13 - Interview with Ben Lesser Follow Us on Social Media: Leslie Gold (@twitter) A Life’s Story (@twitter) (@instagram) (@facebook) Jam Street...
2021-06-29
55 min
The Oz Network - TV & Film Recaps
Lie Exposed Interview with Leslie Hope, Jerry Ciccoritti and Jeff Kober - The Oz Network Movies
Today we bring you an episode on a great new movie called Lie Exposed with the film's star and Producer Leslie Hope, Director Jerry Ciccoritti and Screenwriter/Actor Jeff Kober. Hear why Leslie chose this movie to mark her final acting role in her great career. Also hear how Jerry made a complex and stunning looking film with a huge cast, low budget, and only 13 days to film. And how an idea for one scene in Jeff's brain evolved such an elaborate script with so many fascinating stories. Hear about why you should check this fantastic new movie in o...
2021-06-09
35 min
Prevention Connection
Youth Mental Health with Therapist Alicia Leslie
Alicia Leslie is the Behavioral Health Manager at Fort Healthcare. In this podcast, she talks about ways that parents and caregivers can recognize and respond to issues around their child's mental health. She also shares strategies that she would offer in a therapy session and mental health resources that are available to everyone in the community.
2021-05-22
42 min
The Oz Network - TV & Film Recaps
Leslie Hope Interview - The Oz Network TV
Another interview coming your way today in the lead up to our 24 coverage as we bring a massive one today by speaking with the incredible Leslie Hope, who of course played the incredible Teri Bauer in the very first season of 24! In this great interview, we learn about just how Leslie came about the role and why she wasn’t too keen to try out for it in the first place. We also find out about her unlikely friendship with one of the actors she really shouldn’t have been friends with based on their characters, what it was like...
2021-04-19
41 min
How To Produce Movies
Eps 28: Simple Sketch Comedy Shooting Techniques From The Ben Stiller Show
I recently watched a sketch from The Ben Stiller Show to post with a previous podcast and got drawn into watching the whole brilliant single (award winning) season of The Ben Stiller Show. After I got through most of it I realized how many sketches could have been shot today, even under the restrictions of the pandemic, and decided to share that awareness on this podcast episode with the intention of helping fellow filmmakers get creative with how to shoot the movie ideas they are having right now, even if they think they do not have access to the...
2021-02-22
11 min
ControlAltDeath
43: Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Ben and Gabe watch Gabe's favorite movie of all time. The chat ruins everything. Watch us live every Tuesday at 10PM EST/ 7PM PST on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/benmonstertvSend us your thoughts on the movie or call in and leave a voicemail: controlaltdeathpodcast@gmail.com (818)457-6887 Follow us:https://www.controlaltdeath.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ControlAltDeathhttps://www.facebook.com/ControlAltDeathhttps://www.twitter.com/ControlAltDeath
2021-01-15
2h 39
Partnerlausch - der Podcast
Lauschfolge 10: Pling, ich bin erleuchtet – Ideen für Geschichten
In dieser Folge ist unser Thema: „Pling, ich bin erleuchtet – Ideen für Geschichten“ Liegen Ideen am Wegesrand oder fallen sie vom Himmel? Und wie entkommt man der Mir-fällt-nichts-ein-Hölle? Partnerlausch plauscht über die Keimzelle für jeden kreativen Prozess – und darüber, warum Robert so gern Bahn fährt und Leslie seine Dusche liebt. Und Leslie lernt ein neues Wort: »puddelrüh«. Die Geschichte in der Mitte heißt »Herr Butzke ist Weltmeister«. Sie wurde von Leslie geschrieben und wird von ihm live vorgetragen. Anschließend reden wir lauschig über die Geschichte, über die große Welt in der kleinen Vinyl-Schallp...
2020-10-30
00 min
Mettle Minds Podcast
Mettle Minds Podcast - Ep. #40 Dr. James Dimmock & Dr. Ben Jackson - Psych. of Healthy Living
Dr. James Dimmock (James Cook University) and Dr. Ben Jackson (University of Western Australia) are two world-leading health, sport and exercise psychology researchers. They co-lead the Psychology of Active, Healthy Living (PAHL, www.jcu.edu.au/pahl) Research group. Their research focuses on community-based programs that foster resilience, health and physically active lifestyles. Our discussion focuses on one particular program, the Growth and Resilience in Teacher Training (GRIT) program. GRIT is designed to inoculate teachers against the many stressors they face in their work. Dr. Jackson and Dimmock highlight the value of teachers connecting with one another in an...
2020-10-28
37 min
The Oz Network - TV & Film Recaps
George Of The Jungle Recap - The Oz Network Movies
It’s time to get to a month that we have promised for years. A month that seemingly formed the sole purpose for us a podcast existing. The month that you have all waited so patiently for. IT’S BRENDAN FRASER MONTH! YAY! And what perfect way to start off than by recapping the 1997 smash hit that is George Of The Jungle! Why is Ben regretting not putting this movie in his top 50 movies of all time list? Does Colin remember this movie? Why is this movie still so good and able to hold up so well after all thes...
2020-10-15
3h 15
Surf Coast Creatives
#7: A Lady Photographer For Lady Entrepreneurs - Leslie Carvitto from Luna Rising
Ep.6 of the Surf Coast Creatives podcast is now live!Today we interview lady photographer, Leslie Carvitto, from LeslieCarvitto.com. Leslie is a Californian born and bred. She made the move to Hawaii after graduating from college and spent some time working Public Relations before realising it wasn't for her. She now calls Torquay home after a brief stint in Melbourne. Leslie reached out to us when the podcast was launched and said she was "overwhelmed by the creative energy on the Surf Coast." We had a look at her...
2020-06-17
1h 00
Business Of Biotech
003: Building The Biopharma Pitch With Leslie Williams
We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Leslie Williams is a multi-time biotech founder and board member who's honed her pitch-building skills to a fine point. On this episode of The Business Of Biotech, Williams shares best practices for building your pitch deck, how to draw out the nuance that makes your story unique, what to expect in your initial pitch session and follow-on meetings, and why the human element trumps everything else in an otherwise formulaic pitch process.Access this and hundreds of episodes of the Business of Biotech...
2020-05-18
44 min
Hudson's Quiz Show
Leslie Lynch King Jr.
The answer to yesterday's question and a new quiz for today. You can submit your answer at https://anchor.fm/ben-stange/message.
2020-04-29
02 min
Law to Fact
On Becoming a Public Interest Lawyer
In this episode...Zamir Ben-Dan, Community Justice Attorney for Legal Aid Brooklyn shares his experiences as a legal aid attorney and his path to securing his dream job. Mr. Ben-Dan highlights the importance of legal research and writing classes. He also emphasizes the value of networking. The discussion highlights some of his most interesting cases and is a must-listen for law students and lawyers alike. About our guest...Zamir Ben-Dan, Esq. is an attorney at the Legal Aid Society. He did direct representation in the Bro...
2020-04-14
30 min
The Paul Leslie Hour
#380 - Ben Wylen
380 - Ben Wylen Singer, songwriter and recording artist Ben Wylen has recently released his new, debut single "People Say." He recorded 12 tracks with producer Danton Supple at State of the Ark studio in London, UK. He'll be releasing one song each month until November 2020 when all the songs will be released as a full album, his first. It's an exciting time for the artist and for the growing number of people who are discovering his music. A talented vocalist and performer, he dropped in on The Paul Leslie Hour for an exclusive interview and also to perform...
2020-03-11
20 min
The Oz Network - TV & Film Recaps
Survivor Island Of The Idols Episode 5 Recap featuring Leslie Nease - The Oz Network TV
It's been another exciting week of Survivor and we're back to recap everything about episode 5 of Island of the Idols with one of our good friends Leslie Nease from Survivor China! How is Leslie finding this season so far? Why is she sad to see Tom go, even though she's not as sad as Ben is to see him go? How does she feel about Karishma? What made the challenges so great this week? Why is Jeff Probst being a dick to Tom about his age not actually that relevant coming from Jeff? Can Leslie adequately explain to our listeners...
2019-10-25
1h 00
The Paul Leslie Hour
#301 - Benjamin Ryan Williams
301 - Benjamin Ryan Williams Benjamin Ryan Williams a.k.a. B.E.N. - Bass Every Night, or it could be "Blue Evening Numbness" the title of one his albums. Ben is a friend of The Paul Leslie Hour going back for years now! A very lovable soul, he describes himself as an ambient / folk instrumentalist. Ben has always been synonymous with the bass. A session recording artist, composer, performer and entertainer. He has been playing bass and recording with the Indigo Girls since 2012. Only on The Paul Leslie Hour! It's an in-studio visit with...
2019-09-09
52 min