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Just Freakin' Wrestlin' Podcast
S5.E29 - JFiW - Pro-Wrestling Bantercast

Just Freakin' Wrestlin' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 80:27


With the slow week of Indy wrestling, the guys take the opportunity to just get together and chat about some events from this past weekend. Pacman shares his experiences from Starcast and all the stars he was able to meet. Turtle shares the ARWPro match card for this weekend. A discussion about the termination of CM Punk was bound to happen. And Travis-T welcomes Pacman officially into the business.   2023 PPV Wins: Travis-T: 7 Nubby/Turtle: 3 Pacman: 6   As always, this episode was brought to you by: Carter Comics - CarterComics.Com - Use Discount Code "FreakNet" to save 10% on your order & Audible.com - Audibletrial.com/freaknet  - Get a 30 Day Free Trial of Audible!!!   Check Out Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JFWPodcast   We Have Merchandise!!!! Check out our merch at www.TeePublic.com by searching "JFW"   JFW Podcast is now part of Freak Net Studios!! Facebook: Freak Net Studios Instagram: @freaknetstudios YouTube: Freak Net Studios    Follow us on Social Media! Website: http://justfreakinwrestlin.myfreesites.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JFWPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JFWPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfwpodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGXWC9tJtbjv1ocVxbhai0g

The Bantercast
Bantercast #71: The Impeachment Special

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 52:24


In this special episode of The Bantercast, Ben Cohen and Michael Parker discuss the first day of impeachment hearings. How clear cut was the case against Trump? Did the Democrats do a good job communicating the severity of Trump's alleged crimes, and were Republicans effective in countering it? Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe!

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Bantercast #70: I Am Not Your Guru - Tony Robbins And Guru Worship

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 60:08


In this episode of The Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss Tony Robbins and the rising popularity of self help gurus on social media. Why are we so enamored with gurus? Why do we always look to others for enlightenment and spiritual guidance, and what is it about Donald Trump that makes people think he has the answers to their problems?

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Bantercast #69: Death, Dying And The Afterlife

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 52:18


In this episode of The Bantercast, hosts Ben Cohen and Michael Parker discuss death, dying and the afterlife. Ben recently lost his grandmother and a good friend, so has been dealing with the after effects of death. Why is it we have such a hard time with death in the West? What do we gain by confronting death and dying, and what should we think about the afterlife? This episode isn't depressing, but rather a how-to guide on how to think about something that is going to happen to all of us.

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Bantercast #68: Why Being In Your 30's Sucks

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 75:42


In your 20's, you think you rule the world. In your 30's, you learn you don't even rule yourself. Why is this decade the most challenging for so many people? Ben Cohen and Michael Parker discuss!!

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Bantercast #67: The Random Bollocks Episode

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 64:08


In this episode, Ben and Michael talk about completely random bollocks. From micro forests in figs (yes, figs have micro forests) to radical theories on global warming and how to talk to Trump supporters, this episode truly has it all.

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Bantercast #66: The Magical Cactus - Healing With San Pedro

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 79:54


In this episode of The Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss Michael's profound experience with the psychoactive cactus, San Pedro. Michael suffered from extreme depression, anxiety and panic attacks, and has been using several plant medicines to heal himself. You do not want to miss this episode!

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Bantercast #65: Gun Massacres And Mental Health

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 72:51


In this episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss the recent gun massacres and how they might be related to mental health. There is obviously a severe gun problem in America, but no one can agree on what the major issue is. What needs attention first, the guns or the mental health crisis?

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Bantercast #64: Healing Severe Depression With Ayahuasca

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 70:32


In this special episode of The Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss Michael's recent Ayahuasca experience that cured him of severe depression. Both Ben and Michael have had experience using psychedelics to heal anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, and offer listeners their best practices for using these substances. We would love it if you gave us a review on iTunes, and subscribed!!

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Bantercast #63: Coming Back From a Severe Mental Health Crisis

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 66:53


In this special episode of the Bantercast, Ben Cohen and Michael Parker discuss Michael's recent battle with a severe mental health crisis. Having spent several months trying to survive serious bouts of anxiety, panic attacks, and the horrendous side effects of antidepressants, Michael is finally starting to get a semblance of control over his life. He discusses what happened to him in detail, and how he plans on healing himself.

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Bantercast #62: The Mueller Report Shit Show

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 76:15


Donald Trump and the GOP are continuing their victory parade after the apparent conclusion of the Mueller report. But Americans are being duped into glossing over the actual evidence. Trump almost certainly colluded with the Russians, and without a shadow of a doubt obstructed justice. Ben and Michael get into the weeds so listeners can understand one of the biggest stories of our lifetime.

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Bantercast #61: President Obama's Favorite Author, Jim St Germain

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 96:02


Welcome to this extra special episode of The Bantercast where Ben and Michael are joined by Jim St Germain, President Obama's favorite writer and author of "A Stone Of Hope". Jim's book is a memoir detailing his escape from severe poverty in Haiti to America where he ended up in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the country. Jim was homeless, got involved with gangs and by his own account, should be dead. But he turned his life around and mentors young people around the country to help them do the same. He came on The Bantercast to discuss his latest projects, being tweeted about by President Obama, and what he thinks about Michael's (non-existent) Jewish ancestry!

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Bantercast #60: Ben Is Fantasizing About Punching Tucker Carlson In The Face

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 61:59


Radio recordings of Tucker Carlson calling women “primitive beings”, justifying statutory rape, and calling Iraqis "primitive monkeys" were released this week leading to a mass advertiser boycott of his show on Fox. Ben and Michael discuss the fallout, and why Carlson could do with a sustain ass kicking.

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Bantercast #59: We Are Forgetting What It Means To Be Human

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 50:10


Our lives are increasingly governed by social media, advertising, and the relentless pursuit of money. This is making us lonely, isolated, and sad, and we are forgetting what it means to be human. Let's stop doing this and created something new. Join Ben Cohen and Michael Parker in the latest episode of The Bantercast!

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Bantercast #58: Michael Cohen's Astonishing Testimony

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 58:01


In this special episode of The Bantercast, Ben Cohen and Michael Parker discuss Michael Cohen's astonishing testimony in from of Congress. What the hell is happening in America? How are people still supporting Donald Trump when there is clear evidence he is a criminal? Get listening and make sure to subscribe!

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Bantercast #57: Michael Does Magic Mushrooms

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 71:19


In this episode of The Bantercast, Michael discusses with Ben his recent experience on magic mushrooms and describes how they significantly helped lift his depression. Michael and Ben also discuss how to use psychedelics responsibly, what can go wrong, and why human beings are nowhere near as smart as we think! Get listening and make sure to subscribe!!

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Bantercast #56: Michael Goes To Mar-a-Lago And Steals Napkins

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 45:09


In this epic episode of The Bantercast, Michael tells Ben about his recent trip to Trump's Mar-a-Lago. Having agreed to go by accident, Michael spent his time talking to billionaires with private islands, failing to stare down Eric Trump, and trying to steal as many things as he could to get one over the Evil Emperor. Make sure to listen, like and subscribe!!

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Bantercast #55: The End Of The Daily Banter

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 62:30


In this special episode of The Bantercast, host Ben Cohen talks with Michael Parker about his decision to close down The Daily Banter, and what comes next from the team of writers.

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Bantercast #54: Would You Date a Pornstar?

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 58:34


In this hilarious episode of the Bantercast, Ben Cohen and Michael Parker discuss the age old philosophical question: would you date a porn star? Furthermore, would you marry a porn star, and could you deal with a polyamorous relationship? Ben and Michael also discuss our society's hang ups about sex, slut shaming, and the pros and cons of monogamy. Get ready for a thought provoking hour of intense Banter!

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Bantercast #53: Howard Schultz And Our Infatuation With Rich Assholes

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 45:03


In this episode of The Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss former Starbucks CEO Howard Shultz's disastrous foray into presidential politics. Why are Americans obsessed with billionaires, and why do they think they can run for office with absolutely no experience whatsoever? We also try out sound effects, discuss how bass ass Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is, and listen to Michael's dog throwing up...

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Bantercast #52: Working Ourselves To Death

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 57:08


In this episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss the prevailing paradigm in our society that tells us we need to work ourselves to death. We fetishize work and pursue wealth at the expense of our own health. This paradigm cannot continue on a personal or ecological level, but how do we get out of it? We discuss some ways to get out of the rat race, and methods for retraining our minds.

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Bantercast #51: Brexit Madness, Shutdown Idiocy, and AOC the Gangster

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 52:25


In this scintillating episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss the meltdown of the UK government over Brexit, Trump's never ending shutdown, and the supreme talents of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Are we on the cusp of a new political era, or will the old power structure and players prevail?

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Bantercast #50: Vipassana And The Battle Of The Mind

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 56:11


Welcome to the first episode of 2019! In this episode, Ben and Michael discuss Michael's recent 10 day silent meditation retreat (or 'Vipassana') in Guatemala. Vipassana is a grueling, emotionally challenging experience that challenges everything you believed about yourself and the nature of mind. Michael made it through and has more than a few extraordinary stories to tell.

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Bantercast Episode 30 - Which City Would You Like to Be Murdered in by a KGB Agent?

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018 43:00


In this hilarious (and very serious) episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss which city they would like to be murdered in by the KGB, what the hell is going on with Russia, and how close are we to World War III?

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Bantercast Episode 29: Fatherhood and How to Survive a Crisis

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 75:44


In today's show, Ben and Michael discus Ben becoming a father, and what it means to raise a child in the modern world. They also discuss surviving a crisis, and how to take the positives from any situation, no matter how bad it is. (Oh, and if you stick around long enough, you'll get to hear about Michael's accent crisis. Very serious people!)

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Bantercast Episode 28: Charles Eisenstein and The Origin of Wrongness in the World

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2018 71:24


In this thought provoking episode of The Bantercast, Ben and Michael talk with famed author and speaker Charles Eisenstein about the growing identity crisis we are facing in the West. What is the origin of wrongness in the world? How can we live more meaningful lives, and what can we do to fulfill our potential? Charles isn't afraid to get into the deepest questions facing our species, and our interview highlighted many of his ideas and solutions to these problems. Charles has been a featured guest on Oprah and has done multiple TED talks. Charles has written "The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible," that offers a "highly distilled exposition of our society's transition in its deep stories." "Sacred Economics" explores the transition as it "applies to the world of money, economy, and gift". "The Ascent of Humanity" is about multiple earth crises that is "giving birth to a new age."

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Bantercast Episode 27: Ben Gets Sacred Tobacco Blown Up His Nose Live!!

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2018 46:11


In the second part of our interview with the amazing Teresa Yung, Ben Cohen gets sacred tobacco "Rapé" blown up his nose. This episode focuses on sacred medicines of the Amazon, the archaic practice of Shamanism, modern spirituality, atheism, and how new forms of belief systems are emerging in modern society. It's a fascinating show, so get listening!

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Bantercast Episode 25: Facebook Live Chat - Aziz Ansari and Bitcoin

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2018 39:05


In this special 'Facebook Live' episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss the complexities and confusion surrounding the Aziz Ansari scandal and talk about the rise and fall (and rise again?) of Bitcoin. Is the Aziz Ansari episode a turning point in the #MeToo movement? Are all men a little like Aziz? Is Bitcoin a scam, and shoulud you invest in it? We answer questions in real time as Facebook fans weigh in on the debate! If you would like to watch the Bantercast live, please subscribe to our Facebook community 'The Banter Sanity Zone'.

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Bantercast Episode 24: How to Choose a Religion

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 59:43


In today's show, Ben and Michael discuss how to choose a religion. Are you interested in Buddhism? Does Christianity make sense to you? Do you even need a religion in the first place, and why isn't atheism enough? We grapple with the deep questions and help you figure out which (if any) spiritual practice is best for you.

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Bantercast Episode 23: How to Survive 2018

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 29:19


In the first Bantercast episode of 2018, Ben and Michael discuss Michael Wolff's new book 'Fire and Fury', what is happening to the Alt Right movement, Trump's intelligence, and how we can all survive 2018 without going completely insane. We are excited about the upcoming year and plan to share more exciting developments about the show very soon!

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Bantercast Episode 22: Kevin Glass and Christina McDowell

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 87:13


In our Christmas special, Ben and Michael are joined by two of our former guests, Kevin Glass and Christina McDowell. Kevin is a prominent 'Never Trump' conservative who writes for The Hill and Townhall.com, and Christina is the author of "After Perfect", a best selling memoir. Today's show centers around the ongoing #MeToo movement and what defines sexual assault/harassment, the GOP tax cuts and the future of the GOP as perceived by a Republican. It was a fantastic episode with lots of differing opinions and back and forth banter, so get listening and have a Merry Christmas!

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Bantercast Episode 21: A Time to Fight

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 64:07


In this scintillating episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss the insane election in Alabama, net neutrality, and the Republican war on reality. How far will the Trump administration go to maintain its hold on power? Have we reached the point of no return? What can we all do about this? Get ready to get mad, and get ready to fight back.

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Bantercast Episode 20: Ari Rutenberg, Co-Founder of The Daily Banter

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2017 82:18


In today's hilarious episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael are joined by LA producer and co-founder of The Daily Banter, Ari Rutenberg. It's an extra long show packed with banter about the beginnings of the site, the #MeToo scandal, Al Franken, Roy Moore, Donald Trump and what the hell is going on in the world. It's fast paced and highly provocative episode so check it out and leave us comments below!

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Bantercast Episode 19: Ben's Terrifying Journey to The Amazon Rainforest

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017 78:07


In this epic edition of the Bantercast, Ben discusses his recent journey to the Amazon rainforest where he took 'Huachuma', a psychoactive plant medicine used widely in Peru. Ben details coming face to face with the reality of death, his experience of taking 'Vilca', the most powerful psychedelic substance known to man. This episode is definitely not to be missed!

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Bantercast Episode 18: Sexual Predators in Our Midst

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 56:36


In this controversial episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael ask themselves a very important question in the wake of the #MeToo sexual harassment scandal currently engulfing the Western world: should men be ashamed of themselves? We talk about Al Franken, Bill Clinton, Roy Moore and Donald Trump in an effort to figure out who is guilty of what, and whether they should be punished for it. This is just the beginning of a much broader discussion, so jump in and let us know what you think too.

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Bantercast Episode 17: Michael and the Mongolian Shaman

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 55:12


After a two week break, Ben and Michael are back with a brand new episode of the Bantercast. In today's show, Michael discusses his experience meeting a Mongolian Shaman and Ben talks about his crazy trip to the Amazon Jungle. It's a thought provoking show with insight into the world's oldest spiritual practice, so get listening!!

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Bantercast Episode 16: How to Quit Your Job and Become an Entrepreneur

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 20:57


In this formerly Patrons Only episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss strategies for quitting the 9-5 and becoming an entrepreneur. With over 20 years of combined experience, we can hopefully offer you some advice on how to live a more fulfilling life doing something you actually like! It's a short episode, but filled with good advice about how to break free from a life of control and drudgery.

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Bantercast Episode 15: Harvey Weinstein is an Asshole

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 64:28


In this episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss the shocking Harvey Weinstein scandal and why sexual assault is so rife in corporate America. Also discussed in today's show: is 'toxic masculinity' a real thing? Are the regressive left responsible for the Alt Right, and how can we stop guys from being sexist assholes? There's a lot to get through, so listen up and get Bantering!

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Bantercast Episode 14: Power, Guns and the Vine of Death

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017 78:09


In today's epic show Ben and Michael talk about Ayahuasca, the plant medicine known as "The Vine of Death", whether it can cure humanity of our destructive tendencies and why you should (or shouldn't) do it. We also discuss real issue with firearms in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre, and the debate about gun control in America. It's a thought provoking show, so listen up and leave us comments!

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Bantercast Episode 13: The Stress and Panic Special

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2017 50:18


In this week's special episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss stress and panic in modern society. Michael shares a story about a recent panic attack he had, his history of stress, and how he deals with it today. It's a fantastic episode and relevant to anyone suffering from stress or anxiety, and we do our best to offer advice as to how to avoid it.

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Bantercast Episode 12: Bitcoin Mania, Getting Rich, and How to Think About Money

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017 46:31


In this episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael discuss Bitcoin mania, the concept of getting rich, and how to think about money. Most people don't understand money or how to use it, and without real financial literacy many will be doomed to repeat basic mistakes that the wealthy don't make. Is capitalism good or bad? Can Bitcoin and other crypto currencies change the world? Tune in if you want to find out!

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Bantercast Episode 11: Panama Jackson - Trump Ruined My Relationship With My White Mother

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 62:43


In today's episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael speak with Very Smart Brotha's (VSB) Panama Jackson. Panama co-founded VSB and recently quit his job to write for the hilarious Afro-centric site full time. Panama recently penned a heartbreaking article describing his ruined relationship with his Trump supporting white mother who visited him in Washington DC and insisted on wearing a 'Make America Great Again' T-shirt while exploring the city. We spoke to Panama about his strained relationship with his mother, how he sees race in America, and what white people can do to heal the racial divide.

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Bantercast Episode 10: Jim St Germain - From Haiti to the World

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2017 102:55


In today's show, we spoke with Jim St. Germain, the author of 'A Stone of Hope: A Memoir'! Jim was born in Haiti into severe poverty and moved to New York City aged 11, where he fell into a life of gang activity and crime. He turned his life around with the help of some incredible mentors and now runs Preparing Leaders of Tomorrow (PLOT), a nonprofit organization that provides mentoring to at-risk youth. Hear his unfiltered, raw take on politics in the US, his life in Haiti, and how he navigates the different worlds of severe poverty and privilege. It was a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss! Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here!: https://itunes.apple.com/…/podc…/the-bantercast/id1091410164

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Bantercast Episode 9 - David Haye on Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2017 40:12


In this special episode of The Bantercast, Ben and Michael talk to the legendary boxer David Haye. Haye is the former heavyweight champion of the world and former undisputed Cruiserweight champion of the world. We spoke to David about the upcoming Mega Fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor to get his thoughts on whether McGregor can pull off the upset of the century. Haye's insights into boxing at the elite level are truly fascinating to listen to, and he provides a unique perspective on what will be the biggest prize fight in history!

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Bantercast Episode 8: NoorTagouri

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 65:46


In today's episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael talk to Noor Tagouri, a Muslim American woman who made history by becoming the first woman to wear hijab in Playboy magazine. Noor Tagouri is a journalist at Newsy and has been on the road documenting heroin addiction and sex trafficking in America. It was an absolutely fascinating, illuminating discussion so please listen and let us know what you think!

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Bantercast Episode 7: Chris Bradshaw, Healing Communities With Gardening

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 49:29


In today's show, we talk to Washington D.C's most notorious gardener, Chris Bradshaw of the non-profit "Dreaming Out Loud". Chris spoke to us about how gardening can heal communities and provide a way of feeding people without relying on giant supermarkets and fast food chains. Chris works with some of the most disadvantaged communities in Washington DC and is at the forefront of America's green revolution.

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Bantercast Episode 6 -Zoe Ligon, The Sex Educator

The Bantercast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2017 80:29


In today's hilarious and thought provoking episode of the Bantercast, Ben and Michael speak to Zoe Ligon, a sex educator and founder of Spectrumboutique.com, an online ethical sex toy store. On the show, we talk about polyamory, pornography, homosexuality, sexual spirituality and sex camps (yes really!).

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Bantercast Episode 5: David Walsh AKA "The History Nerd"

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 56:04


In today's show, we talk to David Walsh, a PhD candidate in the history department at Princeton University. His dissertation is on U.S. far right politics in the twentieth century. We talked to David about the far right in America, the origins of the 'Alt Right' movement, and ask him whether the U.S really is becoming a fascist state. It was a truly illuminating conversation, so if you want to download some knowledge and appear super smart to all your friends, get listening right now!

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Bantercast- Episode 4 Christina McDowell

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 73:40


In today's show, Michael and Ben sit down with Christina McDowell, the author of 'After Perfect', an breathtaking memoir about losing everything after her father went to federal prison for securities fraud. Christina's father worked with the "Wolf of Wall Street" Jordan Belfort, and took hundreds of thousands of dollars out in her name putting Christina into crippling debt as a young woman. Christina talks with us about her time as an aspiring actress in Hollywood, drug and alcohol abuse, wanting to end her life, and finally finding redemption through writing. It's a truly amazing story, so get listening!

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Bantercast Episode 3: The Trump Jr. Disaster

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2017 56:44


In this week's episode of the Bantercast, we talk about explosive news about Donald Trump Jr. selling out his father and confessing to colluding with Russia during the 2016 presidential election. Ben and Michael discuss the shocking revelation and look at how the Trump administration is attempting to spin it. Was Trump Jr.'s actions treasonous? We dive deep, so jump in and join the Banter! Segments also in today's show: How fucked are we? Looking on the bright side Getting personal with Ben and Michael