Best Ben And Donny Podcasts (2025)

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Oh, What a Week!--The Bright One Fans the Flames 56:33

2d ago56:33

56:33

Ben and Dr D dissect all the news that's worth dissecting. Including...Round II of Trump v Mayor Johnson. In which the Sun-Times sides with Trump. Man, liberals aren't what they used to be. Also, Mayor Rahm throws Joe Biden under a bus, even though Joe saved what's left of Rahm's career. Just call him Rahm the Ungrateful. Bears learn about TIFs. Ho…

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w/Frank Carmichael 2:01:52

3d ago2:01:52

2:01:52

Behind all the great things Kenosha has to offer, there are many people behind the scenes who bring these things for life. And for over 50 years, Frank Carmichael has been one of those people. From his early days as a popular Tremper student, to becoming a movie theater owner by age 20 and a magazine publisher not long after, Frank has always asked…

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Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette—Ignorance Is Bliss 49:17

3d ago49:17

49:17

A New York Times poll shows that the less voters know about Trump, the more they like him. Ben riffs. Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette talks waste and fraud. He’s spent his working life in pursuit of bi-partisan solutions to waste and fraud and what has he received for his efforts as of late? His recommendations get ignored by the Trump administration and he…

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A Chat with Dave Blass, Production Designer for Star Trek: Picard 55:00

3d ago55:00

55:00

Joining us on the Bridge this week is Production Designer, David Blass. Known for his work on ‘Star Trek: Picard’, his credits also include The Boys, Preacher, Justified, and many other television series you’ve enjoyed. We had a great conversation with Dave and cover a great deal of ground on this one, from Roger Corman to the importance of Saurian…

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Jeff Jenkins--Canine Kindness 57:33

4d ago57:33

57:33

Somehow MAGA Chicago took an already horrific hate murder of two Jewish people and made it worse. Ben riffs. Jeff Jenkins talks about federal budget cuts that have threatened the Midnight Circus, which he stages in parks throughout Chicago. Why would Trump cut funding for a circus that brings laughter, joy and kindness to people? It's part of his m…

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Episode 19: The Good King tastes like Christmas. 1:02:36

4d ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Ben and Donny try a new aromatic, talk about movies and music. What else is new…. Hit us up at [email protected] Instagram Bensmokespipes Tattooed_piperBy Ben and Donny

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S15 Ep802: Mission: Impossible III (with Ben Worcester) 1:56:00

5d ago1:56:00

1:56:00

“He’s at the height of his Lost powers here” - Ben on J.J. Abrams On this week’s episode, we welcome Ben Worcester onto the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza to chat about the super-fun action sequel, Mission: Impossible III! How great is this engagement party scene with Ethan working the room? Has there been a better M:I villain than the late, great…

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257. Teacher Talk Reunion! 36:13

6d ago36:13

36:13

Ben joins us for a Teacher Talk Reunion! This episode is a bit of a wild ride. We talk about "skinny dipping" with homeless people, sea snakes, fighting bears, sexy ladies, Abe's nipples, a lot of other random stuff, and Donald Trump calls in to ask Ben a question! USE THE COUPON CODE "GOGO700" for 30% Off!↓ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshir…

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Charles Henderson--Memorial Day Message 1:09:18

6d ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Trump plans a big ol' parade. Ben riffs. Charles Henderson returns to talk the state of America on Memorial Day. Including...Trump's newfound "pacifism". Why Kamala Harris lost. Would Biden have done any better? Royko's Boss. The GI Bill then and now. Congressman John Rankin's not-so-pretty legacy. And Ben's Rhode Island past. Charles is an Army De…

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Ben-Hur (1959) 1:55:47

6d ago1:55:47

1:55:47

How did a studio on the brink, a Jewish director, and a second-rate star turn a pulpy, near-blasphemous mass market Christian book into a blockbuster for the ages? Join Chris and Lizzie as they travel back in time to a tinsel town in painful transition to learn why MGM bet it all on a remake of the costliest film of the silent era, examine Gore Vid…

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Oh, What a Week!--Donnie vs Brandon 1:08:33

9d ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Ben and Dr D tell you everything you need to know about the week's worth of news. Including...Dolton wants to buy the Pope's house. Call it eminent domain, people. Jake Tapper promotes his book. Is he a salesman or a newsman? Property taxes going up. Trump trolls Mayor Johnson and the mayor trolls Trump. Ben wants too know--why won't MAGA show love…

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Monroe Anderson--Original Sin 55:58

10d ago55:58

55:58

Harvard proposes to replace one kind of diversity with another—anything to talk Trump into stop taking away their federal funding. Ben riffs. Monroe explains what Trump really means by diversity. Also, a few words about Original Sin, the new book about a Joe Biden's dementia. How can you cover up something that everyone sees? And why do reporters--…

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Below The Line - DP & Camera Operator (Donnie Darko) 1:35:11

10d ago1:35:11

1:35:11

Cinematographer Steven Poster and camera operator, Dave Chameides join the conversation to put us on the set of Richard Kelly's iconic film, Donnie Darko. Learn about the collaborative efforts required to understand Kelly's vision, and the technical gymnastics necessary to bring it to life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

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Alden Loury--Boom City 1:01:06

11d ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Chicago's population went up. Ben riffs. Alden Loury clarifies and explains the demographics. He goes on to annotate and explicate his Sun-Times column about his experience as a homeowner in Auburn Gresham on the South Side. His conclusion? "The tried-and-true beliefs we hold about American capitalism just don't apply quite the same for Black Ameri…

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S15: On-Screen Live 5.19.25: Our Reviews of Sinners, Thunderbolts*, Friendship & Final Destination: Bloodlines! 1:02:24

11d ago1:02:24

1:02:24

On this edition of On-Screen Live, we're playing catch-up as we review a bunch of stuff we've seen over the last few weeks since being off the air, including: Ryan Coogler's Mississippi-set vampire opus Sinners, Jake Schreier's solid MCU entry Thunderbolts*, Andrew DeYoung's outrageous Tim Robinson comedy Friendship, and Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Ste…

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Episode 18: Chesapeake Red, Tweaker Neighbors and Lotto Winnings 1:22:33

11d ago1:22:33

1:22:33

Hello friends, This week we smoke some amazing tobacco from Appalachian Customs called Chesapeake Red. Will we like it?? Donny rants about diet and health, boring Ben to tears and Ben decides how to deal with his tweaker neighbors. Hit us up at [email protected] Instagram: Bensmokespipes Tattooed_piper…

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S15 Ep801: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 2:10:15

13d ago2:10:15

2:10:15

“Hold on to your hats, folks, Chris Cabin likes this movie!” - Eric On this week’s episode, we’re going back to The Prequels on the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza to do a proper episode on Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith! How great is that Count Dooku exit at the beginning? How catty are all the sarcastic Battle Droids? Does this movi…

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256. BBQ Memories 25:38

13d ago25:38

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We talk about memories of "pig roast" BBQs with bikers, and call Papa Lawson to confirm the vague childhood memory. We also call Ben, but didn't have any luck. BUT he will join us in next week's episode, so don't miss it! It will be a Teacher Talk Reunion! USE THE COUPON CODE "GOGO700" for 30% Off!↓ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote b…

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Adolfo Mondragón--The Gift Hangar 1:00:05

13d ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Qatar gives Donnie a $400M luxury jet. Ben riffs. Adolfo Mondragon returns! The professor is in the studio--law professor, that is. Take out your pens and notebooks and take notes as the lawyer who took constitutional law from President Obama talks habeas corpus, the emolument clause and ordo amoris. Also, a few words about JD Vance, the pope's MAG…

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Wonder Woman 1:27:26

13d ago1:27:26

1:27:26

Wonder Woman took 75 years to make it to the big screen. Her journey was full of rewrites, reboots, and lots and lots of men. Find out how director Patty Jenkins got the job, why Superman helped Gal Gadot get the part, and who Zack Snyder turned to for help when nothing was working. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…

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S12, Ep21 Part 2: Hypnotherapy & Performance with Paul Salter + Hal Sutton on Darmor Club & Rolling the Rock Right Better with Makefield Putters 57:08

15d ago57:08

57:08

In Part 2 of Episode 21, I'm joined by a truly fascinating first-time guest—certified hypnotherapist Paul Salter. Paul helps us explore the power of the mind and how hypnotherapy can free us from the fear of judgment on the golf course—especially when standing on the first tee with eyes all around. Whether it’s your buddies, a crowd at the club cha…

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S12, Ep21 Part 1: Modern Gear, Classic Wisdom: Tom Patri & Mike Malizia on Improving Your Game 1:00:42

15d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

This week on Season 12, Episode 21 Part 1 of Next on the Tee, I’ve got a fantastic lineup of four fun and insightful guests that I’m excited to share with you. They’re sure to spark your interest, maybe raise an eyebrow or two, and quite possibly have you thinking, “I need to connect with that guy.” Leading things off, as always, is our Resident Di…

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Listen Now: The Sam Sanders Show 50:10

16d ago50:10

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Some movies are so bad, they become iconic. Think Cats, Joker: Folie à Deux, Madame Web, and The Flash—massive flops that cost studios millions and spark endless debate. Sam breaks down why these high-profile films failed – and whether Hollywood is learning anything from its most embarrassing box office bombs. Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer o…

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Oh, What a Week!—The Big Schakowski 1:05:55

16d ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Ben and Dr. D consumed all the news so you don’t have to! You’re welcome. Let’s start with…the new parking meter deal, same as the old parking meter deal. Ben’s advice to city hall reporters—call Mick! Mayor Lightfoot returns. Scrapheap Rahm dumps on Biden. The senate race update. Robert Peters wins over Bernie. And it’s Wilmette versus Evanston in…

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w/Johnny'Z Pour House 57:43

17d ago57:43

57:43

After learning the ropes working for the Mike’s franchise around Kenosha in the 2010’s, John Ziemba launched out on his own in 2017, opening Johnny’Z Pour House at 10936 Sheridan Road. After establishing this business as a proven success, Johnny is branching out with TWO new enterprises! Next week, the Lake Andrea Beer Garden opens for the season a…

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Miles Kampf-Lassin--Clock Out 1:02:08

17d ago1:02:08

1:02:08

The city forces whoever runs Trump Towers to open its sidewalks to the public. Ben riffs. Miles Kampf-Lassin talks May Day protests and tariff madness--turns out there is no logic to MAGA's trade policy. And the great trade-off capitalism offers American workers: Lower wages for lower prices. Thanks to Trump there will be lower wages and higher pri…

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A Chat with Ray Nayler 50:58

18d ago50:58

50:58

On this episode of TFTB we sit down with Ray Nayler. He is the author of the Locus Award winning The Mountain in the Sea, and he joins us to talk about his latest book, Where the Axe is Buried. A cybernetic novel of political intrigue, revolution, and authoritarianism. Pretty timely themes these days. We also look at how sci-fi can go beyond the sc…

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Delmarie Cobb—In Memory of Mike 1:00:44

18d ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Mike Miner, one of Chicago’s great journalists, died this month. Ben pays tribute. Delmarie Cobb explains how the media really works in this town. It isn’t always pretty. The blasphemy of Trump. Stephen A Smith asks Trump a question about Harvard. And Trump responds by talking about riots in Harlem. What? In this case, Trump knew what he was doing.…

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Episode 17: Windjammer and weed 1:09:11

18d ago1:09:11

1:09:11

Hello friends, This week Ben smokes Windjammer while his friend Steven smokes weed and I smoke Windjammer alone in my garage. Have I found my new favorite tobacco? What does Steven think of pipe smoke? Hit us up at [email protected] Instagram: Bensmokespipes Tattooed_piperBy Ben and Donny

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S15 Ep800: 8MM - OUR 800TH EPISODE SPECTACULAR! 2:17:09

20d ago2:17:09

2:17:09

“Both [Cage] and George C. Scott [in Hardcore] share the same forehead sweat…” - Andrew On this week’s very special episode, we’re celebrating EPISODE 800 with a very sleaze-tastic conversation on Joel Schumacher’s 8MM! How funny is it the screenwriter got upset that the content was toned down from his more hardcore vision? Was Cage’s Tom Welles in…

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255. Don't Look Directly at the Sun ☀️ 27:15

20d ago27:15

27:15

Girls at the gym are like the sun - don't look directly at them! Lol. We talk about gym etiquette and trying not to be creepy at the gym... But come on! If you are going to show cleavage, grunt loudly, and do strange exercises... It's really hard not to look! Lol ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now…

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S12, Ep20 Part 2: Masters Review with the Foremost Authority on The Masters, Augusta Golf Show Host John Patrick 31:09

20d ago31:09

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In Part 2 of our special Masters review edition of the show, I’m honored to be joined by the Godfather of Golf Talk Radio, John Patrick. John has covered The Masters for the past 41 years. He was there for Jack Nicklaus’ historic sixth Masters victory in 1986 — and he might even have the ball Jack used to finish it off (you’ll hear that incredible …

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S12, Ep 20 Part 1: Rory’s Redemption: A Masters for the Ages with Tom Patri & Mark Calcavecchia 1:03:34

20d ago1:03:34

1:03:34

On this special Masters Post Game edition of Next on the Tee, we look back on an unforgettable week at Augusta National, both from the grounds and from the booth. I kick things off by recapping the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, where Spain’s Carla Bernat Escuder fired a final round 68 to capture the title by one shot over 16-…

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David Faris--Not MAGA Enough 55:14

20d ago55:14

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Apparently, Trump’s nominee for surgeon general is not nutty enough for MAGA. Ben riffs. David Faris explains MAGA’s strange double standard on vaccines. They hate Covid shots but are ok with flu shots. If MAGA hates mandates, why are they so passive about the Real ID? Is there any logic to anything MAGA does? A mea culpa about lefty illogic. Speak…

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GoldenEye 1:29:18

20d ago1:29:18

1:29:18

Was the fall of the Iron Curtain Bond's curtain call? Tasked with saving the super spy were a pair of nepo babies, a television actor and a Kiwi director fresh off a flop. Join Chris and Lizzie as they dive headfirst off an alpine dam into the Herculean effort to bring Bond into the 90s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

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S12, Ep 19 Part 2: Masters Preview with Frank Nobilo & John Inman, From Amen Corner to Rae’s Creek 1:09:31

22d ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Thank you for coming back for Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 19, a special Masters preview edition. In this segment, we continue our Masters preview with two guys who competed in 8 Masters tournaments starting with one of the finest golf analysts in the history of broadcasting and a 14-time winner around the world, Frank Nobilo. Frank will be on the …

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S12, Ep19 Part 1: Inside Augusta National: Masters Preview with Tim Simpson & Donnie Hammond 1:03:31

22d ago1:03:31

1:03:31

This week on Next on the Tee, is a Special Masters Preview edition of the show. I’m taking you inside the ropes and into the heart of Augusta National with four incredible guests who’ve lived The Masters—from competing in the tournament a combined 18 times to calling the action for CBS Sports. In Part 1, is one of the all-time great ball strikers i…

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S12, Ep 18: Junior Golf Greatness, Jay’s Wild Encounters, and a Masters Pre 1:24:12

22d ago1:24:12

1:24:12

On this week’s show, we kick things off with our regular monthly visit from The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters. Doc shares insight into the incredible success his junior players are having, including several competing in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. One standout is Megha Ganne, who set a first-round record with a 63 at Champions Gate. …

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S12, Ep17: Rick Reilly on Trump, Norman, and Caddying at Augusta 41:57

22d ago41:57

41:57

In this very special bonus episode of Next on the Tee, acclaimed author and golf journalist Rick Reilly returns to the show. Rick and I cover a wide range of topics that span everything from Trump's "club championships wins" to The Masters. We kick things off with Rick’s take on President Trump’s self-declared victories at his various club champion…

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Oh, What a Week!—Da Dolton Pope 1:08:04

23d ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Ben and Dr D get biblical. Well, they talk about the new pope. Or more specifically—is he from Chicago or Dolton or Holland, Michigan? Also, since when did Chicagoans get so religious? Fran Spielman asks Mayor Johnson the tough question: Did you lose weight by dieting or taking diet pills? And the Real ID. Is it real or fake? Finally, the update on…

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James Bond (Primer for GoldenEye) 23:16

23d ago23:16

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Join Chris as he explores 007's origins, birthed from the mind of a 44 year old dilettante debut writer, the result of a bet with his nay-saying brother, at a vacation home in Jamaica affectionately named… GoldenEye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Reconnect and Remix w/Joy-Lulu Birds and Sam-Blue House Books 35:26

24d ago35:26

35:26

It’s a reConnection and a reMix very special episode when we welcome Joy of Lulu Birds, 5913 Sixth Ave-A, and Sam of Blue House Books, 5915 Sixth Ave-A, to fill us on the changes since they were on the show over four years ago! This episode was recorded on April 21, 2025 at the Better Call Parise Recording Studio in Downtown Kenosha – call on the L…

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Rummana Hussain--Donnie The Pope 1:04:12

24d ago1:04:12

1:04:12

MAGA says Trump should be pope. Ben riffs. Rummana Hussain talks about the new hate. Out in the open. Even in Glenview. Maybe it’s not so new after all. Also a guide to the north shore, including Evanston, Lincolnwood and Northbrook. Why do suburbanites feel entitled to access libraries, parks and beaches in Chicago, while keeping Chicagoans out of…

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Sylvia Ewing--It Starts With You 46:22

25d ago46:22

46:22

Trump calls Bezos to say--Jeff, old buddy old pal, don't mention the tariffs, if you know what's good for you. Ben riffs. Is a tax a tax if we don't think we're paying it? Sylvia Ewing talks strategies to follow to keep from losing your mind while saving the country. A few words about our the country's way of cutting off its nose to spite its face.…

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