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Daily Prayer with Reverend Ben CooperMatthew 6:34 — God Holds Tomorrow When My Mind Feels Overwhelmed at Night -Send us your feedback — we’re listeningMatthew 6:34 — God Holds Tomorrow When My Mind Feels Overwhelmed at Night Recorded live in London, England — reaching hearts from Seoul to Seattle, Lagos to Lisbon, Toronto to Tokyo. Scripture (NIV): Matthew 6:34 — “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” Psalm 139:10 — “Your hand will guide me; your right hand will hold me fast.” Late-night searches rise as fear of tomorrow intensifies. Minds race, hearts tighten, and people worldwide ask, “Will I be okay?” Tonight we pray for release, calm, and clarity. Prayer Father, as this day ends, I place every unknown in...
2026-01-0605 min
The Review ReviewTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (90) / Methol, Please (Guest Cohost: Ben Burris)Message us ANONYMOUSLYBen Burris returns to pinch hit for Jose Canseco as our Guest Cohost, and kinda nails the first several bars of “Turtle Power” (Partners In Kryme), and as a result we grow, specifically in intellect, to discuss his COMBO BREAKING pick “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (1990 dir. Steve Barron) Starring: Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, and Josh Pais. (The V & B) An episode in which we help each other, draw upon one another(s Henson fandom), and are always reciprocating the power that binds us. The same is what brought us here tonight, that which I gladly r...
2025-12-301h 58
Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramFive for Fall Revisited: How Are Those Fall Book Picks Coming?In this episode, Ben and Matthew check in on the books they picked for fall reading on the September 19 episode. Each recommended five and this is the winter update, plus they'll give you a few more to read now that the weather's full-on-cold.
2025-12-1847 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramSharon Wahl's "Friends"In this episode, Ben and Matthew discuss Sharon Wahl's "Friends,” which was published in Action, Spectacle's summer 2025 edition, then share some small literary magazines they've discovered lately as well as music and book recommendations.
2025-12-0355 min
Learn Speak TeachWill AI Take My Job? w/ Matthew Rouse (LST #138)Learn Speak Teach Episode #138 with Matthew Rouse.Lately, layoffs have become the order of the day. Companies are replacing people with AI to cut costs and increase efficiency. As a result, many people are afraid for their jobs. But the truth is ,AI isn’t the devil it’s been painted to be. It has its good, bad, and ugly sides. Matthew Rouse, author, digital marketing expert, and self-proclaimed “AI Chicken Wrangler,” joins Ben Albert on the podcast to tackle one of today’s hottest questions: Will AI take my job?Matth...
2025-11-2453 min
Real Business ConnectionsWill AI Take My Job? w/ Matthew Rouse (LST #138)Learn Speak Teach Episode #138 with Matthew Rouse.Lately, layoffs have become the order of the day. Companies are replacing people with AI to cut costs and increase efficiency. As a result, many people are afraid for their jobs. But the truth is ,AI isn’t the devil it’s been painted to be. It has its good, bad, and ugly sides. Matthew Rouse, author, digital marketing expert, and self-proclaimed “AI Chicken Wrangler,” joins Ben Albert on the podcast to tackle one of today’s hottest questions: Will AI take my job?Matth...
2025-11-2453 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramRiddhi Dastidar’s “Darling, Darling”In this episode, Ben and Matthew discuss Riddhi Dastidar’s “Darling, Darling,” which was published in Electric Literature. Then, they share some small literary magazines you should be reading and give music and book recommendations.*Correction: The story was mistakenly referred to as "She Stole My Heart and My Favorite Toe" in the introduction. The actual title is "Darling, Darling."
2025-11-2049 min
Rational Wellness PodcastPreventative Cardiology with Dr. Matthew Budoff: Rational Wellness Podcast 434 View the Show Notes For This Episode Dr. Matthew Budoff discusses Preventative Cardiology with moderator Dr. Ben Weitz at the Functional Medicine Discussion Group meeting on September 25, 2025. This was the second annual Dr. Howard Elkin memorial Preventative Cardiology lecture. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.] Podcast Highlights Functional Medicine, Preventative Cardiology, and the Latest in Supplement Research with Dr. Matthew Budoff...
2025-10-301h 07Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramFive for Fall: Reading RecommendationsIn this episode, Ben and Matthew recommend five books apiece for the fall that they will be reading and debut a new feature called Things I've Been Noticing in the Zone. If you'd like to see the recommendations, check out their Instagram.
2025-09-1958 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramFeral Transformation in Lauren Groff's "Dogs Go WolfIn this episode, Ben and Matthew discuss Lauren Groff's "Dogs Go Wolf," which appeared in the New Yorker in 2017, as well as sharing recommendations for reading and listening.
2025-09-011h 06Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramStrange Magic and Metamodernism in Noah Milligan's "Abyss"In this episode, Ben and Matthew read and analyze "Abyss" by Noah Milligan, which appeared in the metamodern-themed May issue of Jokes Review, doing their best to explain it in a metamodern context and, as usual, share music and literature recommendations.
2025-07-161h 03Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramPoetry! Two poems by Vincent Antonio RendoniIn this installment, Ben and Matthew read and analyze two poems by Vincent Antonio Rendoni, which appear in his collection A Grito Contest in the Afterlife, then provide some music and reading recommendations and talk about summer writing conferences.
2025-06-1852 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramFending off the Venom of the Soul: Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place"Ben and Matthew analyze Ernest Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" in this installment of the program, as well as sharing music and literature recommendations.
2025-06-0152 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramTroy James Weaver's "Hooks"In this installment, Matthew and Ben examine Troy James Weaver's "Hooks," which first appeared X-R-A-Y Literary Magazine in 2018, and give you some music and literature recommendations.
2025-05-1547 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramPaul Yoon's "Valley of the Moon"In this episode, Ben and Matthew look at Paul Yoon's "Valley of the Moon," then give you music and reading recommendations.
2025-04-221h 00Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramMaeve Barry's "Girabella"In this installment of the program, Ben and Matthew discuss Maeve Barry's "Girabella," winner of Sewanee Review's 2024 fiction prize, and conclude with music and reading recommendations.
2025-04-0155 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramGothataone Moeng's "Small Wonders"In this episode, Ben and Matthew analyze Gothataone Moeng's "Small Wonders," an "aftermath" short story that takes up the themes of mourning, ceremony and banality following a tragic death, and in the second segment provide you with some reading and listening tips.
2025-03-0547 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramGarth Greenwell's "Harbor"On the latest episode of the program, Ben and Matthew unpack Garth Greenwell's "Harbor," looking into that pregnant moment when things are about to happen but we're not quite there yet, and provide some reading and music recommendations for right now.
2025-02-2049 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramLast Year, This One, Robot Censors and Our First-Ever AwardsIn this episode, Ben and Matthew take a look back at 2024, presenting an inaugural group of winners with the prestigious Lawrence-Patrick award, while looking ahead to what 2025 has in store and getting robot-censored.
2025-01-1047 min
Sales Growth Made Simple: For Trade, Construction & Industry LeadersE94: How Matthew Whyatt Helps Sales Leaders Monetise Faster by Mapping to the Buyer’s JourneyIn this episode of Stronger Sales Teams, Ben Wright is joined by Matthew Whyatt, a distinguished sales leader from Australia renowned for his expertise in crafting high-impact sales strategies. The discussion kicks off with Matthew offering valuable insights into the science of buyer-centric selling, effective sales leadership, and his broad experience across various industries. The conversation takes a deep dive into the concept of the "buyer's process," stressing the critical importance of understanding customer behaviour in the sales journey. Matthew introduces a structured, four-step framework designed to guide sales interactions and convert potential into measurable success.About...
2024-12-1723 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramKafka's "Josephine the Singer, or the Mouse Folk"Franz Kafka's "Josephine the Singer, or the Mouse Folk" is a concentrated story that explores capitalism, Marxism, an artist's role in society and more. On this episode, Ben and Matthew jump into that heady mix with both feet, mix up dates (sorry, history!) and talk new publications and podcasting from Albuquerque.
2024-12-0455 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramMorgan Talty's "Burn"Morgan Talty's "Burn," which you can read for free right here, packs a lot of punch into just over 1,200 words. Ben and Matthew try to emulate the story's concentrated sting with an equally succinct podcast, going into place, belongingness, friendship and the truth behind frozen hair.
2024-10-3046 min
The Perfect SipHappy Hour: For the Love of Mixing GlassesIt’s Happy Hour! Ben and Matthew discuss the time and place for jiggers, why the fear of Boston shakers is worth it, and Matthew converts Ben over to the classy stylings of the mixing glass. Later they introduce one shaken and one stirred cocktail. So you can use all that new fancy equipment you just bought. (Affiliate) links below!Ben’s is shaking up Ben’s Whiskey Sour, a whiskey sour with all the fixin’s. It’s got egg whites, it’s got bitters, it’s got high proof rye whiskey, it’s got Argentinian wine, and it’s g...
2024-09-2729 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramWriting Conferences, Summer Writing and Getting Back to our SteezIn this episode, Matthew explains what it was like attending two writing conferences this summer, Community of Writers and Bread Loaf, and Ben talks about a summer of writing on the road. Plus, a quick preview of what's awaiting you on the Dogg this fall.
2024-09-2656 minThe Perfect SipHappy Hour: Our Favorite Original Recipes ... So FarIt’s Happy Hour! Ben and Matthew discuss the origins of The Perfect Sip, why they love making craft cocktails, and why you will too. They then describe how they want to build a fun and straightforward resource for amateur cocktail crafters old and new. Later they introduce their current favorite original recipes that they have created.Ben’s Winter Vacation is a kicked up daiquiri with three simple winter flavored embellishments that make it as good as a holiday sojourn. Especially if you drink it while on an actual sojourn. Let us know if you do. Bett...
2024-09-2038 min
Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast2025 Outfield Preview & Farhan Only Guaranteed Through Next Year?3 hits off Civale, 11 off Rea. How 2024. Time to look to next year! Our prognosticators discuss the very young, very athletic and very inexperienced crop of outfielders the Giants will have next year. They also discuss the surprising news that Farhan and BoMel are only guaranteed through 2025. How will this impact the roster decisions and free agent pursuits?In the lightning round Matthew becomes a cove keeper, Ben trashes a kid's ice cream bar, and we're all thrown a curve ball. Oh, and they refuse to let a joke a die.On the cocktail side of...
2024-09-1234 min
Eating For FreeBen Affleck & Jennifer Lopez, Falling In Love Again & AgainIn which we recount the (multiple) attempts Ben Affleck has orchestrated over the years to rehab his image, just to fall back into Bennifer 2.0 and likely, do the same again. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into...
2024-09-051h 36
AFN Interview SeriesBen Stevens (Audio)The following is a description of Episode #11 of the AFN Interview Series:Matthew meets with wide receiver Ben Stevens! Ben played last season for the Mexico City Mexicas of the LFA. He recently accepted a camp invite to the San Antonio Caballeros of the IFA(International Football Alliance).Introductions: Matthew and Ben *Ben Interview: -Background: Tell us more about you-When/how did your love of football begin?-How was your experience playing in the LFA?...
2024-08-2840 min
Design Principles PodThe Greener Way to Go: A Conversation with Matthew Cutler-WelshSend us a textWondering how you can stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of sustainable architecture? Join us as we sit down with Matthew Cutler-Walsh, a leading expert in green building practices, for a deep dive into the rapidly changing landscape of sustainable building in New Zealand. Matthew sheds light on the recent H1 regulation updates, the enthusiastic support from industry professionals like Ben Nansett of MPB Builders, and the tireless advocacy efforts in Parliament. We'll unpack the surging Homestar registrations and the transition towards voluntary schemes, laying down the groundwork for meeting ambitious carbon reduction...
2024-08-131h 06Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramSpeculative Summer and Geetha Iyer's "Continental Drift"In this episode, Ben and Matthew get into Geetha Iyer's short story "Continental Drift," speculative fiction, getting the reader "to question the [allegorical] element [brought] into question" and what the summer has in store.
2024-08-0655 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramMM De Voe InterviewThis time Ben and Matthew speak with MM De Voe. Among other things, she is a writer of fiction and nonfiction and the founder of Pen Parentis, a nonprofit devoted to keeping the creative flame burning for writer parents. She and the guys discuss the pitfalls of pigeonholing, why writing gets no respect, the absurdity of being and of course her creative output as well as the outreach she does for writers.
2024-07-041h 05Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramSurprise 3: Top 3 Short StoriesAfter a long time off, Matthew surprises Ben with the topic of top-three short stories. Each then list their favorite three short stories, and are taken adrift to other places, like pocket universes.
2024-05-271h 05
Give Them An ArgumentSeason 6 Episode 18: Ben's Munk Debate w/Jamie Kirchick (ft. David Griscom & Matthew Whalan)David Griscom and Matthew Whalan join Ben Burgis to listen to Ben's debate on the Munk Debates podcast with neoconservative commentator Jamie Kirchick on, "Be it resolved, the campus protesters are on the right side of history."Before that, Ben and the crew talk about Biden's reception by anti-war students at Morehouse (where Ben used to teach) and Ben's Jacobin review of Mark Robert Rank's interesting but flawed book "The Random Factor: How Chance and Luck Profoundly Shape Our Lives and the World Around Us." Rank stops short of realizing that, if wealth and poverty have as...
2024-05-252h 36
Drink While You Think🍺What It's Like To Sell Into Accounting Firms, ft. Ben Stein of KeeperIn this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer with returning guest, Ben Stein, co-founder and CEO of Keeper!Tune in for topics like...👉 Welcome! (00:00)👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04)👉 Least Favorite Part Of Selling Into Accountants (04:17)👉 Problems As $3M Firm Versus $10M Firm (09:35)👉 The Expectation For SaaS Company Metrics (15:57)👉 Keeper’s Customer Acquisition Strategy (18:53)👉 How Non-Technical Founders Assess Their Tech (23:01)👉 Tips For Firm Owners Choosing Tech (29:46)👉 When Customers Set Expectations (35:03)👉 Big Drivers Of Variable Comp (38:03)👉 What Does Churn Look Like For Firms? (41:58)👉 Acuity’s Si...
2024-04-1555 min
BEST OF LONDONRADIO & COMEDY 🌟 & ACTOR, MATTHEW CROSBY tells us about his TV Shows, Radio Show with Ed Gamble, Wrestling, Pappys, Podcasts and Radio X - BEST of LONDON podcast with BEN AFLECK and BEN HOLLANDOur guest presents a weekly radio show with Ed Gamble, he co-created the TV show Hypothetical, presented by James Acaster, with Josh Widdicombe and Tom Craine, he and he’s head writer on BAFTA winning show The Great British Bake Off, The Last Leg and the hugely popular BBC series The Traitors Uncloaked.
He’s performed in Uncle, Ready or Not, Big Age, Animal Antics and the cult BBC sitcom Badults which he co-wrote. He's a member of award winning comedy trio Pappy’s with Tom Parry and Ben Clark who do amazing podcasts and live shows.
T...
2024-04-071h 14
Built World PodcastMatthew Whitman Lazenby - President & CEO, Whitman Family DevelopmentIn this engaging episode, we sit down with Matthew over some gin & tonics to delve into the captivating history of Bal Harbour Shops, a legacy deeply rooted in Miami's real estate development scene since his great grandfather's arrival in 1912. Matthew's personal journey from his humble beginnings power washing and sweeping floors at Bal Harbour Shops at just 13 years old to ascending to the role of CEO of Whitman Family Properties is nothing short of inspiring.After completing his education at Trinity Palmer High School in Miami and obtaining an English degree from the University of...
2024-03-181h 11The Review ReviewBubba Ho-Tep / Stimson & Ben: Reminiscence Pt 1: Vengeance (Guest: Stimson Snead)Message us ANONYMOUSLYAward winning Director (Tim Travers & the Time Traveler's Paradox), writer, producer, actor, illustrator, PNW person, and ten-year veteran of the indie scene, Stimson Snead (Mr. Snead appears courtesy of Skyline Wine) prepares for inevitable bed sores as we tuck in for his choice "Bubba Ho-Tep" (2003 ((wide)) Dir. Don Coscarelli) Starring: Bruce Campbell, and Ossie Davis. You should be sold by the title of this movie alone, but if on top of that, the plot didn't sell you (I weep), we go DEEP into the annals of the past, present, and future, to uncover the...
2024-03-071h 59Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramShannon Sanders InterviewBen and Matthew speak with writer Shannon Sanders. Shannon is the author of Company, a short story collection that came out in October of last year. Apart from her new book, the conversation hits on the writing process, character connections and literary worlds in collections and the dynamics of being a host and being a guest. Plus, at the end Matthew and Ben pick their favorite stories in the collection.
2024-03-051h 09Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramWinter Reading and ResolutionsAfter hibernating all January and most of February, Ben and Matthew return with winter reading recommendations and writing resolutions for the new year.
2024-02-2056 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramTop Five Little Lit MagsIn this episode, Ben and Matthew each list five small literary magazines that they're reading right now.
2023-12-2559 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramThe Alchemy of CollectionsWhat makes a good collection of short stories? If it's a connection, what is that connection and how does it bind the individual pieces? Should they even be connected at all though? Ben and Matthew take apart the great short story collection in this Halloween episode, ending, or maybe arriving, at an experimental jumping-off point. This one may need a second round ...
2023-11-0746 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramWriting Conferences, Language Gripes and Where You at, Kentucky?!!Whether you think they're fun, supportive retreats perfect for honing your craft or just naked careerism, awkwardness and the commoditization of art , writing conferences are a fundament of modern writing. We discuss how to get in, why they help and also why they hurt and go into a few personal experiences. Plus, writing gripes, what we're listening to and Ben's mad at his home state of Kentucky.
2023-09-0452 min
Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sportsMatthew Berry talks Fantasy Football, CommandersThe Athletic's Ben Standig and NBC Sports' Matthew Berry preview Fantasy Football drafts, Sam Howell and the Commanders. Ben opens the show with Washington's initial roster moves -- Braeden Daniels to season-ending IR, releasing Jaret Patterson -- and what's coming ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Then Ben and Matthew discuss fantasy prospects for Howell, Washington's offensive playmakers, and non-Commanders (Joe Burrow/QBs, Amon Ra-St. Brown/WRs, RB strategy, no. 1 pick options). Also, Matthew on what scares him about Ron Rivera this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2948 min
Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball PodcastThe Sour DuelIt's Happy Hour! In this episode the brothers are both presenting whiskey sours in honor of National Whiskey Sour Day on the 25th of August. Ben is presenting his gussied up sour which he calls ... Ben's Whiskey Sour; very original Ben. Meanwhile, Matthew gets aggressive with his Ginger Rosemary Whiskey Sour. Also, the brothers get narcissistic on their road trips and Matthew advocates for experimenting with herb. Recipes below (including a special recipe from episode 2!).Ben’s Whiskey Sour2 oz High Proof Rye Whiskey1 oz Simple Syrup1 oz Lemon Juice2 dashes Angostura bitters1 small Egg White (1/2 oz...
2023-08-2430 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramCharacter DraftBen and Matthew select 10 characters from stories covered on the podcast, then take turns picking them in a character draft. Whose team has more literary clout? Which one would win on a basketball court? Below are the characters, although not in the order they were drafted.Enid from Alice Munro’s “Love of a Good Woman”Billie in Dantiel Moniz’s “Necessary Bodies”Narrator in Roberto Bolano’s “Sensini”Eric from Jamel Brinkley’s “Everything the Mouth Eats”Narrator in Thom Jones’s “The Pugilist at Rest”Tar Cutler in Chris Offutt’s “Old of the Moon”Woodrow L. Cunningham in Edward P. Jones’s “...
2023-08-0749 min
Boundless LifeBiohacking With The King Of Cannabis: Ozone Injections, Fringe Stem Cell Treatments You've Never Heard Of, The Magic Of NAD & More With Matthew Morgan.In today's episode, I'm inviting you to explore the riveting intersections of health, business, and pioneering technologies with a truly unique guest, Matthew Morgan. I was first introduced to Matt by former podcast guest Dr. De at a dinner he'd invited me to after the podcast, and his wealth of knowledge about experimental health protocols, stem cell therapies, and the future of supplement and dietary advancements left an indelible impression. Matthew Morgan is not your typical health enthusiast. With a storied background that bridges the green fields of Montana to the cutting-edge world of Miami's...
2023-07-081h 19Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramSurprise 2! What Are You Working On?Writing's always about that next big project. This time Ben and Matthew ask each other about what they're working on next. In the process, they discuss what ties literary worlds together, encounter Trojan horses and ask if narrators are always wiser than their portrayals of their younger selves?
2023-05-2251 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramSurprise! Favorite Travel BooksIn this episode, Matthew comes with a surprise topic: favorite travel books. He and Ben then discuss their favorite travel books, what it's like coming home when living abroad and how valuable Orwell's rules of writing are.
2023-05-0359 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramIn AlbuquerqueMatthew's back home in Albuquerque, so we talked about "Nemecia" by fellow New Mexican Kirstin Valdez Quade, and took a dive into the 505 (Albuquerque): what is it like returning home and does that affect what you write about?
2023-04-0955 min
Echoes of Eternity030: Resurrections (Top Picks)Episode SummaryNo body no death! Ben and Matthew discuss what counts as a true movie resurrection and dive into the theological basis that makes all of them work.Bonus: the matter of "which is better, the Holy Spirit or coffee?" is firmly settled in this episode.About the ShowEchoes of Eternity is a podcast focused on fostering discussion about modern popular fiction in a way that puts us in touch with our deepest longings and how they direct our hearts to God. Each episode we share insights and ideas...
2023-04-0646 minEchoes of Eternity029: The Orphan Archetype (Annie / The Rescuers / Lineage)Episode SummaryAre Madame Medusa and Daddy Warbucks in the same fictional universe?!? Find out in this episode where Ben and Matthew break open what makes an orphan interesting and why they pop up in so many stories. About the ShowEchoes of Eternity is a podcast focused on fostering discussion about modern popular fiction in a way that puts us in touch with our deepest longings and how they direct our hearts to God. Each episode we share insights and ideas about the shows, movies, books, and music that make up our s...
2023-03-3042 minEchoes of Eternity028: The Wheel of Legends (Author Personality Quiz)Episode NotesTake the Wheel of Legends QuizA Whitewashed Tomb by Rebecca LoomisEpisode SummaryA personality test...for authors? What would it be like to get sorted into your literary Hogwarts house? Ben and Matthew take LegendFiction's author-type quiz and discuss styles of creativity and the unrepeatable (and necessary) genius of all those called to create.About the ShowEchoes of Eternity is a podcast focused on fostering discussion about modern popular fiction in a way that puts us in touch with our deepest longings...
2023-03-1644 min
Too Dad To Quit PodcastEpisode 21 - Be a Kickass Man in Your Next Relationship with Matthew P. HoffmanIn this week's episode, we sit down with relationship coach, podcaster, and author of "Kickass Husband, Winning at Life, Marriage & Sex", Matthew P. Hoffman. Happily married for 28 years with 3 loving children, Matthew shares some of his secret sauce to building happiness in a relationship including the top 3; the importance of communication, commitment, and conflict resolution. In addition, Matthew shares his insights into why so many relationships fall by the waist side and what you can do to avoid that from happening in your current or next relationship. We also get into hot-button topics such as sex and intimacy, steering c...
2023-03-121h 10Echoes of Eternity027: Play it again, Sam (Repeat Viewings)Blink-182 formed in 1992 making the band 31 years old at the time of this recording. The bandmembers are in their late 40s.This is a link to the process of lectio divina, as Matthew outlined in this episode. Lent is a great time to try it out if you never have!Episode SummaryHow many times have you seen your favorite movie? Read your favorite book? Ben and Matthew examine our urge for repeat viewings and the stories that strike a chord with us.About the ShowEchoes of Eternity...
2023-03-0949 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramPritha Bhattacharyya InterviewOur first interview, woo! We got to sit down with the fantastic writer Pritha Bhattacharyya. Pritha's been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and you can find her work in, among other places, The Southern Review and Ecotone. We speak about her writing process, almost make it through Matthew's bible of questions, and talk in particular about her story "Surrogates" -- so read that first if you have a chance. And be warned, there are many puns.
2023-03-071h 38Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramDantiel W. Moniz and Funky Blue WaterThey back! After brief hibernation, Ben and Matthew emerge with some differing interpretations of Dantiel Moniz's "Necessary Bodies"; plus, they'll address some critiques of the show, tell you what they're reading, not understand why Pedro Pascal's hot like lava right now (they don't watch TV) and tell you about their new adventures on a platform called Twitter.
2023-02-221h 00
Drink While You Think🍺Our Journey Of Scaling A Business, ft. Keeper CEO Ben SteinIn this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew have a beer with special guest Ben Stein, co-founder and CEO of Keeper, sharing their experiences of scaling a business.Tune in for topics like...👉 Welcome! (00:00)👉 This Week's Topics (00:04)👉 Meet Ben Stein (01:14)👉 What We’re Drinking (02:26)👉 The Global Reach Of Keeper (05:14)👉 Changing As You Scale (09:50)👉 How We Approach M&A At Acuity (19:35)👉 Bill Vs. Buy For Firm Owners (24:32)👉 The Scalable Path At Keeper (30:08)👉 Acuity’s Unique Compensation Model (35:00)👉 Following The Lead Of Other Firms (41:34)👉 Working On The Business Vs. In T...
2023-01-2755 minEchoes of Eternity022: Story Series (Defining Anti-Story)Episode DescriptionIt must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-story. Ben and Matthew begin a series analyzing what makes a good story and start with the puzzling question: what makes an anti-story? Show NotesDonald Miller: StorybrandJoseph Campbell: The Hero With A Thousand FacesWhat is Twaddle?*We could not, sadly, find a comedy routine centered around knock-knock jokes. About the ShowEchoes of Eternity is a podcast focused on fostering discussion about modern popular fiction in a...
2023-01-2645 minEchoes of Eternity019: John Carswell (The Tolkien Road & Adaptations)Episode SummaryThis week, our two towering heroes find fellowship with a king of Tolkien as Ben and Matthew interview author and co-host of the Tolkien Road podcast John Carswell.About John CarswellJohn Carswell is the creator and co-host of The Tolkien Road podcast and the author of Tolkien's Requiem and Tolkien's Overture. He and his wife (and co-host) Greta live in Franklin, TN, just south of Nashville. The Tolkien Road PodcastTolkien's RequiemTolkien's OvertureJohn's MerchLord of S...
2023-01-051h 17Echoes of Eternity018: Santa vs. St. Nick (Cultural Mythology / Christmas / Festival)EDIT: According to the historian Eusebius, it is believed that St. Nicholas, and other bishops like him, would have been the first to be arrested during the Diocletian Persecution, lasting 8-10 years and to varying degrees across the empire. His observations can be found in Ecclesiastical History VIII. Ho Ho Hold on! Where does the pious legenda of St. Nicholas of Myra leave off and the red-suited joy-bringer come in? Ben and Matthew sort through fact and myth as they break down the holidays' most iconic character.ABOUT THE SHOWEchoes of Eternity i...
2022-12-2232 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramWhat's Your Day Job? Writing and WorkIf you're a writer, musician or creator of any kind, you most likely have another job. Even accomplished artists usually need a day job to pay the bills. In this first installment of the topic, Ben and Matthew tell you about some of their own experiences finding balance between writing and work. When we revisit the topic next time, we'll have some special guests.
2022-12-191h 04Echoes of Eternity016: Parental Guidance SuggestedShould I show movies to my kids? If so, which ones? Ben and Matthew get real as parents and walk through the grey and often uncomfortable waters of screening content for young eyes.ABOUT THE SHOWEchoes of Eternity is a podcast focused on fostering discussion about modern popular fiction in a way that puts us in touch with our deepest longings and how they direct our hearts to God. Each episode we share insights and ideas about the shows, movies, books, and music that make up our storytelling landscape and weigh their merits against...
2022-12-0844 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramOur 10 Most Influential WorksIn this episode, Ben and Matthew take turns listing 10 literary works -- fiction, non-fiction, short stories, poems, even a manifesto -- that influenced them the most.
2022-11-221h 35Echoes of Eternity014: Rings of Power - Season One Review (spoilers)Does the Amazon series live up to the hype? Is Tolkien still visible through the sparkly new outfit given him by Bezos? Ben and Matthew discuss all things Harfoot, elf, and dwarf as they take a look at the wins and misses – big and small – of the most recent Tolkien adaptation. ABOUT THE SHOWEchoes of Eternity is a podcast focused on fostering discussion about modern popular fiction in a way that puts us in touch with our deepest longings and how they direct our hearts to God. Each episode we share insights and i...
2022-11-1848 minEchoes of Eternity011: Convince Me - FrozenFor the First Time in Forever this Frozen Heart makes us choose between Building A Snowman In Summer or just telling this Fixer Upper to Let It Go. What happens when a soundtrack becomes divorced from its story? Despite their differing points of view Ben and Matthew both agree Hans could have been a better murderer.
2022-10-2742 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramWhy do we even write? Inside Roberto Bolaños "Sensini"In this episode, Ben and Matthew look at Roberto Bolaño's use of time and setting in "Sensini," and wind up finding clues to why we even write in the first place. And some good news: Ben got a piece in Fruit of the Spirit, the freshest underground blog going.
2022-10-261h 02Echoes of Eternity009: Compact Narratives (Up / Backstory / Character)We hit new highs this week as Ben and Matthew test their musical abilities. The tear-jerking first 8 minutes of Pixar's Up serve as the springboard for a conversation about telling big stories in little time and making lasting connections to characters in just moments.
2022-10-1341 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramAlice Munro's "Love of a Good Woman"Short story or novella? Too wordy or perfect? Does he kill her or not? Ben and Matthew take up all these questions in Alice Munro's "Love of a Good Woman," and explore themes of sacrifice, saintliness and stymied sexuality in a complex story with multiple points of view.
2022-10-101h 08Echoes of Eternity008: Convince Me - The ChosenIs The Chosen harmful to the Church? Is Jonathan Roumie TOO handsome? In this new GLADIATORIAL format, Ben and Matthew go toe-to-toe on a property they disagree on.
2022-10-0644 minEchoes of Eternity007: Rings of Power - Ep 1-5 (spoiler-free)Ben and Matthew's midseason review of Amazon's Rings of Power series gives thoughts on the story lines that appear in the show, the controversy surrounding the series, and predictions for some things...which have not yet come to pass.
2022-09-2939 minGiant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball PodcastEpisode 69. Nice.[WARNING Explicit Lyrics] Yes, it's Episode 69; the most juvenile of milestones. Ben is celebrating with a Between the Sheets while Matthew cleans things up with a Penicillin. On the baseball side of things the two libertines discuss the meaningless resurgence of play, call out the bright spots of September and finally ponder if David Villar should supplant Evan Longoria. Spoiler: yes.Also, they make many juvenile jokes about numbers. And swear. Back to our family friendly debauchery next week.Cocktails for next week: Ben - Tradewinds. Matthew - TBD.
2022-09-291h 02Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramWriting Conferences and Titillating QuestionsThis week we're changing the format to talk about writing conferences, and in particular the Napa Valley College Writer's Conference, which Matthew recently attended. We've got a full plate, from what the food was like, to how it was to -- gasp! -- read in front of other writers, to how you can choose the right conference to attend. Plus, what is the Munro of Alice? ... and Ben blushes after a titillating question of the week.
2022-08-181h 04
The Ben Schneider ShowEpisode 48 – Matthew Owens: Sports MediaAugust 2, 2022: Ben sits down with sports announcer and commentator Matthew Owens to discuss the world of sports media, particularly in NASCAR. Matthew explains his biggest issues with both Fox and NBC's modern-day broadcasts, why ESPN shows like Get Up and First Take aren't really his thing, and reveals that he shares Ben's passion for game shows. But first, Matthew goes in-depth on why he was so incredibly frustrated following NASCAR's recent trip to the IMS road course...
2022-08-031h 42Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramExtremities and the Promised Land: Junot Diaz's "Ysrael," Nonfiction Corner and the Conundrum of What to Read NextThis week we discuss belonging, machismo and brotherly love in Junot Diaz's "Ysrael," then wade into nonfiction for the first time with a small peek into Jesse Jarnow's big history of American psychedelia in Heads and finally, Ben asks Matthew the Question of the Fortnight.
2022-07-281h 14Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramMarching with Doubts: ZZ Packer's "The Ant of the Self"This week we are diving into ZZ Packer's "The Ant of the Self". Another doozy, and you can't beat that title. We look at the Million Man March, burning jabs of racism, fathers and sons, and sons and fathers. Ben also admits to a book he really should like, is almost embarrassed about not liking, but can't stand.
2022-06-241h 14Echoes of Eternity001: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsWhat's in a name? Ben and Matthew discuss Marvel's Shang-Chi and it's themes of fatherhood, generational hurt and healing, and why to never strike with a closed fist.
2022-06-1436 minEchoes of Eternity000: Welcome to Echoes of EternityBen and Matthew introduce the podcast and discuss why it's worth pouring into your earholes.
2022-06-1402 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramEssential Misunderstandings & Soup: Chimamanda Adichie's "On Monday of Last Week"Ben and Matthew picked Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's "On Monday of last week" to talk about this time, looking into her treatment of its three main characters and their many shortcomings and how she avoids falling into the trap of imitation. Additional highlights include Ben waxing poetic on psychedelic music.
2022-06-011h 22Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramOhhhh Henry: The 2021 O'Henry Award WinnersIn this episode, Ben and Matthew take a look at a few of the stories from the 2021 O'Henry winners collection of short stories.
2022-05-261h 20Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramOhhhh Henry: The 2021 O'Henry award winnersIn this episode, Ben and Matthew take a look at a few of the stories from the 2021 O'Henry winners collection of short stories.
2022-05-221h 11Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramA Box of Wild Oats: Edward P Jones's "A New Man"In this episode, Ben and Matthew can't help but praise the subtle craft of Edward P Jones's short story about one protagonist's transformation(s), leading to a discussion about how they feel about that protagonist. They also look at dialect, how the Great Migration set the table for this story and discuss a few future show ideas, including an ode to the McRib.
2022-05-041h 09Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramMayonnaise and Innocence: Louise Erdrich's "A Plague of Doves"Ben and Matthew plunge into Louise Erdrich's short story "A plague of doves," and then discuss what we expect when we read and write short stories as opposed to books.
2022-04-111h 11
The Sociology ShowInterview with Dr Ben Milbourn on occupational therapyIn this episode, Matthew talks to Dr Ben Milbourn. Ben is a Senior Lecturer, (teaching and research) in Occupational Therapy, Curtin School of Allied Health-Curtin University. Ben trained as an occupational therapist (OT) in the United Kingdom (UK), working in New Zealand, Australia and the UK practicing occupational therapy in mental health and disability contexts. Ben undertook a PhD at Curtin University in occupational therapy, focusing on the occupational meaning of everyday activity of people who experience severe mental illness. Ben is a member of Curtin Autism Research Group (CARG) and is interested in research with a strong community focus...
2022-04-1142 min
Passive House PodcastBen Caine – LeanhausPassive House Podcast cohost Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Ben Caine, an Architect and Passive House Designer based in Perth, Western Australia. As Matthew discovered in this interview, Ben has a passion and knack for making good design look simple. After an early career working in the film industry, Ben decided that he really wanted to do something that would make a difference to people’s lives. So in his mid-twenties, he went back to college to become an architect. He has made the most of this opportunity, taking out design awards and being involved with the local branch of...
2022-04-0457 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramDog Me Blind: Chris Offutt's "Old of The Moon"The second episode of the Doggerel Diaries: Ben and Matthew's Literature Program is all about Chris Offutt, a guy who comes from the same small corner of the world as Ben. Matthew and Ben talk about the choice of using dialect in literature, words that only exist in certain places and Offutt's "Old of the moon."
2022-03-151h 11Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramGreek Statues and The Nuthouse: Thom Jones's "The Pugilist at Rest"In the first episode of the Doggerel Diaries: Ben and Matthew's Literature Program, B and M discuss the accessibility of underground literature compared to underground music, Werner Herzog's Grizzly Man documentary and Thom Jones's "The Pugilist at Rest," a cornerstone of vivid short story writing in the last thirty years.
2022-03-031h 04
Bees With BenEPISODE 82, Matthew Petersen, Dividing Creek Farm, South Gippsland, AustraliaEpisode 82 of the Bees with Ben podcast focusses on the transition from hobbyist to full-time commercial beekeeper, with the aid of Ben’s special guest, Matthew Petersen from Dividing Creek Farm. Matt says he grew up on a dairy farm with a large orchard, and his dad always had five or six hives, so he was bitten by the bee bug very early in life.
However, Matt’s father passed away when he was still quite young, and Matt moved to Melbourne to make money to buy the farm. He tells Ben he started an epoxy flooring busi...
2022-02-2041 min
South of Scruffy with Ben Fields#97-Matthew DeBardelabenInternational man of mystery Matthew DeBardelaben has been making moves for decades. Since operatinging his art gallery in Shanghai, and being the team chaplain for the Chicago Bears, Matthew has laid down roots in East Tennessee. Since then, Matthew has kept himself busy operating Knoxville's Pecha Kucha, and Blühen Botanicals commercial hemp farming program.
2021-11-081h 25
Lost In Narration21: Acci-Ben-tal Ben-aissance (w/ Ben from Unrepeated Show Show)Matthew and Erik are joined by Ben (Unrepeated Show Show), who has returned from his spot behind the bookshelves to discuss his upcoming trip to the land of the Union Jack: Russia. And he's got a special TREAT in store! Together they read a book about two budding time travellers who believe they've just landed in renaissance times, but are actually just at a renaissance fair.
At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends (and sometimes a third!) trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's m...
2021-09-2533 min
Boundless LifeIs Ben Greenfield Going To Get Vaccinated, Which Vaccine Is The Safest, The Future Of Cutting-Edge Regenerative Medicine Therapies & More With Dr. Matthew Cookhttps://bengreenfieldfitness.com/cook He's back... ...one of my most popular podcast guests of all time. I recently flew down to Dr. Matthew Cook's office in San Jose, at a location called BioReset™️ Medical, for a cutting-edge knee repair protocol, similar to the type of new knee and cartilage fixing science you can read about here. Of course, we just had to get on the mics to record a podcast for you, and in addition to talking all things cutting-edge joint therapy, peptides, and regenerative medicine, we also delved into what I co...
2021-09-161h 21
YourForestThe Trouble With Wilderness with Ben CosgroveHow does music impact your life? Does it make you happy or sad, giddy, or intense? Does it make you relax or reflect on life? Does it change the way you think about and relate to reality? It does all those things for me. So, I wanted to explore the intersection between art and science and how one can make us think differently about the other. Ben Cosgrove’s art is inspired by nature and our relationship with it, so who better to speak to. Your Forest Podcast by Matthew Kristoff The...
2021-06-1600 min