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Welcome to Eight AM with Ben, a podcast you can listen to at any time of the day. Hosted by a contemplative man of average intelligence from a lonely tower in the Rockaways section of NYC, this podcast aims to explore old and new Jewish and Jewish-adjacent ideas.

Ben Lerner


    • May 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 4 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Eight AM with Ben

    Back To The Future- A Study in Self Help

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 21:18


    Hey it's me again, Ben. This solo episode is only for those who intersect between being fans of the classic movie "Back To The Future" and enjoy hearing people break down and analyze fiction. At the same time, these are my thoughts and you can email me yours at binyominlerner@gmail.com.

    We Fell In Love with Shtisel (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 22:33


    We are back deconstructing Shtisel, this time focusing on Season 2. Topics we discuss include 1) Who is the most hated character of the season? 2) What the show taught us about letting go. 3) Why having a good hobby can save you from disastrous situations. I only got positive feedback from the last episode so feel free to email your criticisms to binyominlerner@gmail.com. Subscribe to stay updated.

    We Fell In Love with Shtisel (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 29:22


    Enjoy this throw away conversation with Mimi Friedman where we deconstruct our favorite TV show, Shtisel. Topics we hit on include 1) What did the writers gain by portraying the characters as specifically religious? 2) The use of magical realism of including dreams. 3) The super-meta ending of season 1. I am not sure yet where I am taking this podcast other then releasing one or two more Shtisel conversations. Subscribe to stay updated.

    I Am Not Starting a Podcast-Free Will, Trump, and the Jewish Holiday of Shavuot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 20:30


    Welcome to the pilot episode of "Eight AM With Ben", a brand new podcast broadcasted from The Rockaways in NYC by a young Jewish man of average intelligence who clearly loves the sound of his own voice. If you want to hear about free will, how Trump stole the election, and how the Jewish people were coerced into accepting God's Torah, you should strongly consider checking this out.

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