Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Davis

What does it mean to make art on the internet? It's not a new question, but it's far from a settled question. From very early on in the history of the World Wide Web, artists leapt in to start experimenting, and very shortly after that, the organization Rhizome was born. Dedicated to digital art, it quickly became one of the most important advocates and keepers of its history. Last week, Rhizome celebrated its 30th birthday with a gala that brought together the luminaries of online art, both present and historical, and an art show titled "WEBSITES WEBSITES WEBSITES!" showing web-based work by Lorna Mills, Rafaël Rozendaal, Maya Man, Kim Asendorf, Luke Shannon, and many other names you either know or should know. This was the perfect time to talk to Michael Connor, longtime co-director of Rhizome. Ben Davis speaks with him to get the history of art online in all its chaos, and to asks him where he thinks it might be going next.

Ike, Spike, and Fritz react to the Phillies' latest lineup changes and Aaron Nola's crucial start against the Braves. They break down suggestive viral clips from broadcasters Ben Davis and Kevin Stocker while debating the current state of the Eagles' offense. Commissioner Buzz joins to provide a fantasy football update, highlighting Spike's undefeated season and the latest league power rankings.

Ben Davis joins Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie to break down the Phillies' thrilling Game 2 victory in Atlanta, featuring clutch home runs by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. They analyze the pitching options for the next game, weighing Zack Wheeler's effectiveness on short rest against Aaron Nola's history with the Braves. Davis says Jesus Luzardo is in play to come out of the bullpen, while Andrew Painter is most likely unavailable.(00:01:00) Phillies Comeback Reaction(00:02:37) Game 2 Highlights Recap(00:06:11) Wheeler vs Nola Debate

Jim Salisbury reports Aaron Nola will start Game 3 against the Braves, with Zack Wheeler expected to follow in relief on short rest. Ben Davis, Joe DeCamara, James Seltzer and the crew discuss the historical struggles of pitchers on three days' rest and analyze the impact of Jhoan Durán potentially being unavailable. The conversation also features highlights from Game 2, an update on Jalen Carter's injury, and a heartfelt letter from a dedicated fan.(00:01:20) Nola Starts Game 3(00:05:35) Wheeler Short Rest Stats(00:09:48) Pitching Strategy vs Braves(00:13:43) Game 3 Night Advantage(00:18:43) Andrew Painter and Resilience(00:23:27) 1980 Phillies Series Lore(00:25:24) Fan Letter to Phillies(00:30:11) Game 2 Highlight Montage(00:34:47) Braves Bullpen Fatigue Analysis

Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie reflect on Bryce Harper's dramatic home run and the Phillies' emotional comeback victory that leveled the series against the Braves. They also discuss concerns over player availability, Don Mattingly's managerial strategy, and final predictions for the high-stakes Game 3.(00:01:00) Harper's Dramatic Redemption(00:04:10) Player Injury Concerns(00:07:05) Fan Reactions and Intensity(00:14:11) Evaluating Player Performances(00:17:09) Mattingly's Managerial Future

Ben Davis celebrates the Phillies' miraculous Game 2 comeback over the Braves, highlighted by homers from Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Alec Bohm. The conversation swings to the Wheeler versus Nola debate for Game 3, while Jason Kelce joins from London to evaluate the Eagles' defensive lapses and offensive play-calling.(00:01:25) Phillies Game 2 Recap(00:06:08) Nola Or Wheeler(00:12:42) Philly Comeback History(00:18:03) Report From Atlanta(00:25:42) Jason Kelce Joins(00:34:45) Eagles Defense Struggles(00:38:42) RPO Screen Analysis(00:47:20) Twitter Poll Questions

Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie break down the Philadelphia Phillies' dramatic 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves to save their postseason. They discuss Bryce Harper's error and redemption while analyzing the pitching plans for Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler in the upcoming Game 3. Additionally, Jason Kelce and Mike Quick visit to address concerns regarding the Philadelphia Eagles' defense.(00:01:50) Phillies' Season-Saving Win(00:06:30) Bryce Harper's Redemption(00:11:30) Game 3 Pitching Debate(00:18:00) Impact of Andrew Painter(00:28:10) Flyers and Eagles News(00:35:00) Red October Debate(00:46:15) Ben Davis In-Studio(00:53:00) Wheeler on Short Rest(01:09:00) Jason Kelce Interview(01:18:00) Kelce on Eagles Defense(01:26:00) Announcer Miscalls Highlights(01:31:10) Red October Start Poll(01:40:30) Matt Vasgersian's Broadcaster Error(01:48:05) Nola Named Game 3 Starter(01:53:40) Short Rest Pitching Data(01:58:40) Seranthony Dominguez Injury Concerns(02:06:00) Phillies' Comeback Lore(02:13:15) Game 2 Audio Highlights(02:22:20) Mike Quick Joins Show(02:35:00) JT Realmuto's Defensive Value

Ben Davis joins the WIP Morning Show. The gang discusses the Philadelphia Phillies playoff clinch scenarios and if the squad should be staying at the ballpark until 1 a.m. to celebrate.

Ben Davis and Jason Kelce join the WIP Morning Show to discuss the Philadelphia Phillies plans to stay up and celebrate, the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line, and Lincoln Financial Field's potentially insufferable new parking policy.

Ben Davis joins the WIP Morning Show to discuss the Philadelphia Phillies playoff clinching scenarios. They talk about the optics of the Phillies staying up to celebrate.

This is a re-air of my interview with the artist Arthur Jafa. It came out earlier in the year, but with his much-anticipated career retrospective, Arthur Jafa, I Am Tony, now about to open at the New Museum in New York. It's very much worth another listen. Jafa is probably the most revered artist of the last decade. Born in 1960, in Tupelo, Mississippi, he came up through the world of cinema. But Jafa also found his way into the art world with his difficult video work and strange objects. In art, his reputation went vertical in 2016 with the video, Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death. It is a collage of found footage from social media that included police violence against Black people and also moments of viral celebration and joy. It was both experimental and accessible, and drew huge crowds when it was first shown at Gavin Brown's Enterprise in New York. A follow-up film, called The White Album, won the Golden Lion for Best Artist as part of the main show of the Venice Biennale back in 2019. And this month, Jafa is back in Venice, this time in a two-person show called “Helter Skelter,” curated by Nancy Spector, pairing him with the famous artist Richard Prince, also known for using found and appropriated imagery to disorienting effect. That show opened alongside the Venice Biennale at the Prada Foundation, and was one of the few things during the opening weekend that everyone could agree was a must-see event. Jafa has also curated a show currently on view at the Museum of Modern Art, called “Less Is Morbid,” a deliberately packed display of his favorite art. He is also one of the winners of this year's Art Basel Award, to be honored at that fair. In the middle of all this intense activity, Jafa sat down with Ben Davis to discuss his art, his view of art history, and what comes next.

0:00 – 14:15 – Colts reassigned green dot duties. Is James surprised? Why does the responsibility now fall to Akeem Davis-Gaither? Kevin thinks Cam Bynum was in over his head. Anthony Richardson is hurt… somehow. IU-Purdue basketball at Assembly Hall is on a Tuesday night, while Purdue gets the Hoosiers in Mackey Arena on Senior Night. 14:16 – 21:08 – Morning Checkdown 21:09 – 43:33 – Keenan Allen was formally charged in his drunk driving case. How could league rules impact him? The Colts shifting the green dot to Akeem Davis-Gaither makes sense, and Kevin thinks this whole saga should bother Carlie Irsay-Gordon quite a bit. James is frustrated with the conversations that the Colts often have with their beat reporters. 43:34 – 1:07:25 - ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw joins to preview tomorrow’s high school football matchup between Ben Davis and Warren Central, one of Indy’s great rivalries. Is there a midseason favorite for Mr. Football? He also spotlights some star players both in and outside of the Circle City and talks a little college football! What’s up with second-round draft pick CJ Allen? Morning Checkdown 1:07:26 – 1:20:23 – A listener points out that Chris Ballard’s recent run of second-round picks has been more than underwhelming, but Kevin cautions overreactions to CJ Allen’s absence after just one game. What do the finances look like for the Power 4 college football teams, and how does Purdue stack against with the heavy hitters? 1:20:24 – 1:24:35 – Even after a knee injury, Patrick Mahomes is always a threat. Does a win at Kansas City cure all for the Colts? 1:24:36 -1:49:31 – Jesse Newell, who covers the Kansas City Chiefs for The Athletic, joins the show. He thinks this is a good time for the Colts to face Andy Reid’s team, with Patrick Mahomes still trying to settle back in. He also offers his insight on running back Kenneth Walker III, former IU Hoosier Kahlil Benson, and more. The Pacers have brought back their pinstripe uniforms, and Tyrese Haliburton loves it. Morning Checkdown 1:49:32 – 2:00:16 – James is off to Fever practice ahead of their return to action on Friday night. 93 WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins Kevin to preview the high-powered Thursday Night Football game between Detroit and Buffalo. But first, Hammer is a Colts season ticket holder, and he has some strong feelings about what happened against Baltimore. 2:00:17 - 2:05:16 - Jake Query joins Kevin to close out the show with a preview of Query & Company! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 – 22:21 – Keenan Allen was formally charged in his drunk driving case. How could league rules impact him? The Colts shifting the green dot to Akeem Davis-Gaither makes sense, and Kevin thinks this whole saga should bother Carlie Irsay-Gordon quite a bit. James is frustrated with the conversations that the Colts often have with their beat reporters. 22:22 – 29:32 - ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw joins to preview tomorrow’s high school football matchup between Ben Davis and Warren Central, one of Indy’s great rivalries. Is there a midseason favorite for Mr. Football? He also spotlights some star players both in and outside of the Circle City 29:33 - 47:33 – Jesse Newell, who covers the Kansas City Chiefs for The Athletic, joins the show. He thinks this is a good time for the Colts to face Andy Reid’s team, with Patrick Mahomes still trying to settle back in. He also offers his insight on running back Kenneth Walker III, former IU Hoosier Kahlil Benson, and more. The Pacers have brought back their pinstripe uniforms, and Tyrese Haliburton loves it. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a re-air of my interview with the artist Arthur Jafa. It came out earlier in the year, but with his much-anticipated career retrospective, Arthur Jafa, I Am Tony, now about to open at the New Museum in New York. It's very much worth another listen. Jafa is probably the most revered artist of the last decade. Born in 1960, in Tupelo, Mississippi, he came up through the world of cinema. But Jafa also found his way into the art world with his difficult video work and strange objects. In art, his reputation went vertical in 2016 with the video, Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death. It is a collage of found footage from social media that included police violence against Black people and also moments of viral celebration and joy. It was both experimental and accessible, and drew huge crowds when it was first shown at Gavin Brown's Enterprise in New York. A follow-up film, called The White Album, won the Golden Lion for Best Artist as part of the main show of the Venice Biennale back in 2019. And this month, Jafa is back in Venice, this time in a two-person show called “Helter Skelter,” curated by Nancy Spector, pairing him with the famous artist Richard Prince, also known for using found and appropriated imagery to disorienting effect. That show opened alongside the Venice Biennale at the Prada Foundation, and was one of the few things during the opening weekend that everyone could agree was a must-see event. Jafa has also curated a show currently on view at the Museum of Modern Art, called “Less Is Morbid,” a deliberately packed display of his favorite art. He is also one of the winners of this year's Art Basel Award, to be honored at that fair. In the middle of all this intense activity, Jafa sat down with Ben Davis to discuss his art, his view of art history, and what comes next.

The WIP Morning Team discusses with Eliot Shorr-Parks the upcoming Eagles season opener. The team debates what the offense will look like, who they expect to perform well, and previews the Commanders' home opener on Sunday. The team then debates with Ben Davis how the Philadelphia Phillies should have handled Ronald Acuna Jr

The WIP Morning Team reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies' series tie this past weekend against the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies were led by strong starting pitching, especially Jesus Luzardo, who pitched a complete scoreless game yesterday. Eliot Shorr-Parks, Ben Davis, and Ron Jaworski join to break down the Eagles' upcoming season, the Phillies, and more. The Morning Team reacts to the Merrill Moment, Time's Yours, and shares their predictions for tonight's Phillies game.

The WIP Morning Team is joined by Ron Jaworski and Ben Davis to discuss the Eagles and Phillies' upcoming series. The team recaps this weekend, what they need in the postseason, and what the Eagles will look like this season.

The WIP Morning Team hosts a James Seltzer and Ben Davis debate over Ronald Acuna Jr. and whether the Phillies should have drilled him. Joe DeCamara said “drill him”, while Seltzer raises the issue of safety. Davis said it is over the top and outrageous and he doesn't want anyone to get hurt. Rhea Hughes said that Citizens Bank Park is not the place for a curtain call, which Acuña did this weekend.

The WIP Morning Team is joined by Ben Davis to discuss the Philadelphia Phillies series tie against the Atlanta Braves this past weekend. Davis shares his perspective on the series and which pitchers he thinks will be moved to the bullpen in the postseason.

Is low testosterone really killing your sex drive — or is something deeper going on? In this episode, I sit down with Ben Davis to unpack the testosterone industry, what the numbers actually mean, and why so many men are chasing a hormonal fix for a psychological problem. We cover: • When low testosterone actually needs medical treatment (and what levels to look for)  • Why "more is better" thinking backfires  • The sponge analogy that explains why extra testosterone does nothing  • How sexual shame hijacks your sex drive — and what to do about it  • Natural ways to support healthy testosterone without TRT If you've ever worried your testosterone is too low or felt like something is "off" with your sex drive, this conversation is for you.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:54) – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins Jake Query to preview week two of the high school football slate by highlighting some games from last week that stood out to him. Jake Query asks him about how deep Class 6A is this year, the start of the Brett Cooper era at Ben Davis, and previews some of the games that he will be keeping his eyes on tonight. (13:54-35:05) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen joins Jake Query on a Football Friday to discuss the latest happenings with the Indianapolis Colts. Their conversation starts by highlighting how their hasn’t been a season ending injury during training camp. Kevin admits that it is his understanding that Alec Pierce will be out there week one and he is surprised that Kenny Moore II has not signed anywhere yet. Lastly, Jake asks Kevin for his opinion on the QB2 & kicker battle. (35:05-45:31) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald-Times joins Query & Company to give his understanding and thoughts on the eligibility drama from earlier this week. Jake asks Mike where he believes the Hoosiers will be better this year than they were last year, whether we know how different the offense will look with Josh Hoover as the team’s quarterback compared to Fernando Mendoza, and states that Curt Cignetti has not changed much coming off the national championship. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-26:39) – Query & Company kicks off on a Football Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the preseason finale for the Indianapolis Colts tomorrow against the Detroit Lions. They zero in on the Anthony Richardson aspect to the game with it being another opportunity for him to solidify himself as the QB2 for the Colts. They debate why the Colts should, or shouldn’t, have special packages in place for the former fourth overall pick. (26:15-42:00) – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins Jake Query to preview week two of the high school football slate by highlighting some games from last week that stood out to him. Jake Query asks him about how deep Class 6A is this year, Kevin Wright turning around Carmel and making them one of the best teams in the state, the start of the Brett Cooper era at Ben Davis, and previews some of the games that he will be keeping his eyes on tonight. (42:00-45:20) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by starting a discussion about who could be this year’s Indiana in college football. (48:31-1:10:52) – Hour number two of Query & Company starts with Jake and Eddie trying to understand why it is called week zero this weekend in college football and how a team can play twice within the first official week of college football. Jake also lists the teams that were labeled as the next Indiana on ESPN. (1:13:16-1:21:59) – Every Friday on Query & Company is a Football Friday, but Jake also shares a feel-good story every Friday sponsored by Franciscan Health. For today’s story, Jake shares the journey of a student-athlete at Carmel that is making his return to the football field after overcoming some adversity in his life at a young age. (1:21:59-1:28:08) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake weighing on Alec Pierce’s potential availability for week one against the Baltimore Ravens in two weeks from Sunday. (1:33:31-1:52:13) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen joins Jake Query on a Football Friday to discuss the latest happenings with the Indianapolis Colts. Their conversation starts by highlighting how their hasn’t been a season ending injury during training camp. Kevin admits that it is his understanding that Alec Pierce will be out there week one and he is surprised that Kenny Moore II has not signed anywhere yet. Lastly, Jake asks Kevin for his opinion on the QB2 & kicker battle. (1:52:13-2:02:55) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald-Times joins Query & Company to give his understanding and thoughts on the eligibility drama from earlier this week. Jake asks Mike where he believes the Hoosiers will be better this year than they were last year, whether we know how different the offense will look with Josh Hoover as the team’s quarterback compared to Fernando Mendoza, and states that Curt Cignetti has not changed much coming off the national championship. (2:02:55-2:09:27) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The postseason push is officially on. As the Phillies enter the stretch run, four top baseball voices join the podcast to analyze every angle of Philadelphia's campaign. Ben Davis dives into the team's up-and-down consistency, while former manager Joe Girardi details why no playoff opponent should underestimate this squad. Plus, insider Jim Salisbury makes the case for why Rob Thomson deserves far more credit for steering the ship, and Scott Franzke sets the stage for what to look for as the regular season reaches its climax.

The postseason push is officially on. As the Phillies enter the stretch run, four top baseball voices join the podcast to analyze every angle of Philadelphia's campaign. Ben Davis dives into the team's up-and-down consistency, while former manager Joe Girardi details why no playoff opponent should underestimate this squad. Plus, insider Jim Salisbury makes the case for why Rob Thomson deserves far more credit for steering the ship, and Scott Franzke sets the stage for what to look for as the regular season reaches its climax.

The postseason push is officially on. As the Phillies enter the stretch run, four top baseball voices join the podcast to analyze every angle of Philadelphia's campaign. Ben Davis dives into the team's up-and-down consistency, while former manager Joe Girardi details why no playoff opponent should underestimate this squad. Plus, insider Jim Salisbury makes the case for why Rob Thomson deserves far more credit for steering the ship, and Scott Franzke sets the stage for what to look for as the regular season reaches its climax.

We're in the hot dog days of August, awaiting the new art season to kick off in September. In the meantime, I thought we might take the temperature of art in New York, looking at two big museum shows that opened earlier ruin the year, and that seek to highlight new voices from the city. So, we will be talking about “Greater New York,” the important show at MoMA PS1 in Queens that once every five years. This time out it has over 53 artists and collectives from the Big Apple, stretched across several floors of the museum, and is certainly worth checking out before it closes its several months run. It's gotten generally very positive reviews. We'll see what we think. And the other show we're going to be talking about is the “Seventh AIM Biennial” at the Bronx Museum of the Arts. It's called “Forms of Connection” and features art by the last two classes of the museum's Artist in the Marketplace program. That's a year-long career accelerator and professional development seminar that takes on 14 artists based in New York each year, so its a good chance to see what styles and themes emerging artists are looking to now to be taken seriously. There's been quite a lot of angst about art in New York, and this is our chance to see how healthy it looks. And to see if there exciting new figures to watch emerging from the mix. Ben Davis speaks with Danielle Jackson, the critic, writer, researcher, teacher, and returning Art Angle guest, who is working on an article about the AIM Biennial for Artnet News.

Ben Davis joins to voice his frustration with the Phillies' lack of consistency and their struggles following the trade deadline. He highlights Bryson Stott's impressive defensive transition and evaluates the team's postseason potential based on the starting rotation's strength. 01:00 - Ben Davis Joins 02:47 - Phillies Post-Deadline Frustrations 05:46 - Postseason Rotation Hopes

In hour 2, Ben Davis joins the 94WIP Morning Show to discuss his deep frustration with the Phillies' recent performance despite his belief in their top starting pitchers heading into the postseason. The conversation shifts to the Eagles as Sheil Kapadia analyzes Vic Fangio's comments on the significant overhaul of the offensive scheme. They also explore national perspectives on Jalen Hurts and the unusual volume of running plays being utilized during training camp. 02:29 - Ben Davis on Phillies 06:45 - Phillies Bullpen Concerns 10:49 - Busy Philly Sports Summer 13:52 - Vacation and Hostel Stories 20:49 - Rob Thomson Manager Debate 26:05 - Patrick's Phillies Culpability Rant 34:48 - National Credit for Hurts 41:14 - Sheil Kapadia on Eagles

Jon Ritchie and Ben Davis of the 94WIP Morning Show examine Jalen Hurts' reputation and the national narrative surrounding his success with the Eagles. They speak with Sheil Kapadia about offensive scheme changes at training camp and the implications of Lane Johnson's eventual retirement. The discussion also covers the Phillies' internal struggles and their precarious position in the National League wildcard race. 01:50 - Philadelphia Sports Summer AMA 05:39 - Vacation Talk and Mad Cow 12:24 - Phillies Manager Debate 17:55 - Phillies Roster Construction Concerns 26:45 - Defending Jalen Hurts' Reputation 35:04 - Sheil Kapadia on Eagles 46:39 - Lane Johnson Retirement Discussion 53:02 - Phillies Tight Wildcard Race

Ben Davis joins Ike, Spike, and Fritz to discuss the impact of the Luis Arraez trade on the Phillies' roster flexibility. They evaluate the possibility of Trea Turner playing center field and express concerns regarding Alec Bohm's long-term value. Additionally, the group discusses Andrew Painter's recovery and the team's historical struggles with postseason offensive consistency.

Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz analyze the MLB trade deadline alongside Ben Davis, debating the Phillies' defensive alignment and Trea Turner's performance. They critique the team's farm system compared to divisional rivals and discuss the implications of major moves by the Dodgers.

Ben Davis joins to break down the Phillies' acquisition of Luis Arraez and how his elite contact skills will influence the lineup's postseason performance. They debate potential defensive reshuffling involving Trea Turner and Bryce Harper, while also critiquing the organization's developmental struggles compared to the Dodgers.

Time for another edition of the Friday Baseball Show! Luke Jackson is once again back in the host chair with Stan ‘the Fan' Charles still on rehab assignment. Luke and Griffin will recap the last week in Orioles baseball and tell you everything you need to know heading into this pivotal weekend series vs the Phillies. We are going to be joined by Stan virtually at the top of the program to talk Orioles, trade deadline and see how he's doing healthwise! Then we'll head out to Philly to check in with Phillies color analyst Ben Davis as we preview this weekend's series before meeting new Towson Baseball Head Coach Liam Bowen and chat with him all about heading East down 695 to take over the Tigers' program after coaching at UMBC. ‘This Week In (the rest of) Baseball' and more!

Joe DeCamara, Jon Ritchie, Ben Davis, and the crew react to the explosive news of LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers. Gregg Downer shares insights from coaching Kobe Bryant and compares LeBron's high school career at the Palestra to the city's legendary basketball history. They also evaluate the immense pressure on Nick Nurse and Joel Embiid to deliver a championship with the new-look roster. 01:50 - LeBron Signs Sixers 05:38 - Local Fan Reaction 12:02 - Gregg Downer Guest 16:56 - LeBron High School 20:42 - Nurse Pressure Discussion 24:12 - Joe's Turkey Shoes 28:56 - Sixers Fan Poll 33:26 - Listener Call Segment

The 94 WIP Morning Show talks about the fact that the 76ers landscape shifts dramatically as LeBron James officially joins the team, sparking a debate on his legacy within Philadelphia sports history. Ben Davis joins the discussion to analyze the influence of Bob Myers and Mike Gansey in securing the historic deal. They weigh championship aspirations with a revamped roster featuring Jaylen Brown and explore how fan sentiment has evolved since the rumors began. 02:31 - Ben Davis Joins Show 06:42 - Analyzing LeBron's Decision Tweets 13:12 - Best Team In Basketball 23:23 - Bob Myers Secures Deal 32:24 - Sixers Star Pecking Order 41:51 - Rich Paul On Philly 44:52 - Evolution Of LeBron Polls

In this re-air of an episode from last year. Ben Davis speaks with Julia Cameron, the author of The Artist's Way. It is a somewhat unusual subject for us, but it's also been an episode that's been very meaningful to a lot of listeners. And in case you're wondering, Ben started doing morning pages to prepare for the interview, and six months later, and he has stuck with it. Millions of people know The Artist's Way. First published in 1992, the book began as notes for a class that its author, Julia Cameron, taught on creative self-discovery or, as she sometimes prefers to call it, “creative recovery.” It found a huge audience, and today you can find Artist's Way groups all over the world. Cameron's original The Artist's Way offered a 12-week path towards overcoming artistic blocks. The book was subtitled “A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity,” and it spoke of plugging into a current of what she called “spiritual electricity.” But her techniques were practical and easy to grasp. Rituals from The Artist's Way such as starting your day by writing out three pages of unedited text, known as “doing your Morning Pages,” have become part of the creative process of many, many artists, musicians, and writers. More than three decades after its publication, The Artist's Way continues to find new followers, and even got a new bump of popularity during the 2020s. And Julia Cameron herself has returned this year with The Daily Artist's Way, offering a new way in for fans. Cameron agreed to speak to Davis to revisit the origins of her famous method and how she's tweaking it now in this new book.

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In the 7am hour, the WIP Morning Team are joined by Ben Davis to recap the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia and Kyle Schwarber's impressive performance. They explore the city's emergence as a marquee sports destination and historical milestones in Philly sports history. The discussion also covers NBA free agency news regarding LeBron James and his potential interest in joining the 76ers. 01:50 - Home Run Derby Recap 06:30 - Historical Derby Moments 12:40 - Kyle Schwarber Performance 16:45 - LeBron James Rumors 21:00 - Bryce Harper Round 25:50 - Jordan Walker Victory 32:40 - Harper Retires from Derby 40:30 - Philadelphia Fan Intensity

Full Show: Tuesday, July 14th. We discuss last night's incredible Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park from the fans booing everyone, to the atmosphere as a whole, to Kyle Schwarber's performance and Jordan Walker's walk off win. Philadelphia is on top of the world. Ben Davis joins and praises Kyle Schwarber and Eliot Shorr-Parks calls in to talk LeBron James and Eagles.

The WIP Morning Team are joined by NBC Sports Philadelphia's Ben Davis to hear his personal experiences at the HR Derby last night at Citizens Bank Park.

There are only a very few artists from the 20th century who are truly household names, figures like Salvador Dalí, Frida Kahlo, and Andy Warhol. The name M.C. Escher is certainly on that short list. Escher's impact on the wider culture may be as big, or even bigger that of those other figures, even as he remains somewhat hard to classify as an artist. Born Maurits Cornelis Escher, the Dutch artist was a highly skilled maker of woodcuts, lithographs, and engravings, bringing a sense of exquisite precision and intricate geometry to his compositions. But as an artist, Escher is almost synonymous with the idea of visual paradox. You will know him for works like Drawing Hands (from 1953), depicting two hands holding pencils, each seeming to emerge from a piece of paper, where they are each being drawn by the other, in a magical loop. Or for Ascending and Descending (from 1960), showing a palace with a looping set of stairs on its roof, which seem, due to Escher's cleverly realized optical illusion, to be leading tiny pilgrims both upwards and downwards—at the same time. So, is Escher one of the greats, or is he more of a novelty act? My colleague, Jo Lawson-Tancred recently went to see a show currently at Somerset House in London that's called “M.C. Escher: The Exhibition,” which includes 150 of Escher's original works from all the major phases of his career. Art Critic, Ben Davis leapt at the chance to talk to Jo about the show, the artist, and the cultural phenomenon that is M.C. Escher.

Some of the most important visual artist working today are sound artists. It seems that sound in general has been growing in importance at the museum recently. Exhibitions come with soundtracks, sculptures make noise, and musical performance of one kind of another is everywhere in and around the art. Ben Davis wanted to dig into this “sonic turn” in art, if that's what it is—and the artist Tarek Atoui is a great person to talk to. Born in Lebanon and based in Paris, Atoui's work often takes the form of environments, with sculptures that double as experimental musical instruments, to be activated by the audience or performers. This form of art is both unique and clearly resonates with a bigger trend of using sound to activate the museum as an event space and a space of gathering. At the current Venice Biennale, Atoui is part of the Qatar Pavilion for a project called “Untitled 2026 (A Gathering Of Remarkable People),” working with a super-group of famous figures from the worlds of art, music, and food to make an environment that evolves for the course of the Biennale. And later this year, Atoui will be the next artist to do the giant Turbine Hall commission for the Tate Modern in London, occupying one of the most highly watched pieces of exhibition space in the international art world. Where does this genre of hybrid art come from? Where is it going? What are its challenges?

The WIP Morning Team are joined in-studio by Ben Davis to pick apart the Phillies roster and determine how much needs to be shaken up for them to be a legitimate playoff weapon. They also break down how the contract negotiations between the Eagles and Jalen Carter might work.

In the 7am hour, the WIP Morning Team analyze the possibility of the Eagles trading Jalen Carter following rumors sparked by Emmanuel Acho. They discuss the Phillies' recent hitting slump and Ben Davis provides insight into professional locker room dynamics. The conversation also covers Joe's recent travels to Croatia and the buzz surrounding the World Cup in Philadelphia. 01:56 - Ben Davis Joins 06:17 - Jalen Carter Trade Rumors 14:00 - Joe's Croatia Trip 18:33 - Knicks and Villanova Debate 24:14 - Locker Room Dynamics 30:46 - Emmanuel Acho's Analysis 36:45 - World Cup Soccer Update

Full Show: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026. Joe DeCamara is back from vacation as we discuss the Eagles' difficult Jalen Carter contract situation, debating what they should do. The Phillies lose 4-1 to the Nats after sweeping the Mets, but we're feeling good about them overall. Also, the 94WIP Top 11 Philly athlete list was revealed yesterday. Ben Davis joins the show to discuss it all.

The WIP Morning Team are joined by Ben Davis in-studio to talk about the Phillies' struggles last night against Foster Griffin and the Washington Nationals, whether or not they can make a run at the Braves for the NL East division title and they continue figuring out the right price for Jalen Carter in a potential trade.

The WIP Morning Team gets an official update from Joe on how his vacation went and gets caught up on what he missed around WIP including the “celebration” of the Knicks championship. Ben Davis sticks around in-studio and weighs in on the Jalen Carter situation from a former professional athlete's perspective.

Hunter College professor and author of The War of Art, Lauren O'Neill-Butler talks about: Her 12 years at Artforum magazine, including its balance between advertising and hard-core art writing, and how her chapter on Fierce Pussy was written while at Artforum; the classes on Activism she's taught at Hunter College, which were not to get students to become activists but to make them aware of its history and context; how teaching activism and writing the book were both 'rage containers' but also ways to inspire difference; how activisms 'expire,' including in the case of her colleague Carrie Moyer, whose hardcore activism (including her campaigns for Dyke Action Machine) lasted two years and followed by going back to the studio and making abstract paintings; the difference between 'activists' and 'artists activists,' which culminated in a question at one of her book events at the New York Public Library: "why are you focusing on artists? What makes them so special? Why can't you talk about other activists too?" and how, in addition to bringing an aesthetic to their activism, as part of the answer, artists are beleaguered; the seminal moment in the artist Rick Lowe's career, when a student living in the 3rd Ward of Houston asked him why, as opposed to just showing them the problems in their neighborhood that they were already aware of, wasn't he being creative about coming up with solutions?; her contention that all art is political, but what does an artist's role look like in terms of their actions; how there's no purity in America and no purity in activism, and how Project Row Houses wouldn't have become as robust without the corporate effort; Sarah Schulman's recent writing on the importance of solidarity, and how the left keeps pointing the figure and keeps eating itself; what Project Row Houses looks like, including the mix of affordable and market rate housing, artists who live in them, and expensive condos recently going up in the neighborhood amidst preserved housing in the 3rd Ward of Houston. In the 2nd half of our conversation, available to paid Patreon Supporters of the podcast, Lauren talks about: Why she included (former guest) Ben Davis's critique of Project Row Houses, along with a contextual framework on the challenges of limiting the effects of gentrification, primarily as a way to point out that it isn't artists who are the problem fixers, it's our government representatives; for Rick Lowe and Project Row Houses, it was about trying to do better for the locals; the highly influential and impactful activist organization P.A.I.N. (Prescription Addiction Intervention Now), started by artist Nan Goldin, which was instigated by the terrific irony of the Tate Museum, with £4 million in donations from the Sackler Family Trust, purchased Goldin's "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency" at the same time as she was addicted to Oxycontin (the highly addictive pain medication that led to an epidemic, of which the Sacklers are known for); the successful objective of P.A.I.N. (which is a non-partisan group despite it being formed by a politically progressive artist) to eliminate the art-washing of the Sacklers by putting their names on so many museum wings, and in turn what it was like for PAIN members to attend the protests with fellow protesters who were in very different cultural spheres, including hard-core trumpers; how savvy PAIN was in cultivating and working with the press, which really got their actions thoroughly covered, and even their private meetings were recorded, which helped provide lots of content for Laura Poitras's documentary on Goldin; how Lauren uses YouTube video footage of the PAIN protests, which were so well thought out and dramatic, in her classes; why she didn't right about the Stop Oil! Activist actions in museums (because it's mainly taken place in the U.K.); how the effectiveness of a protest depends very much on the press coverage and the level of circulation of the images from a given action; how most activisms have a figurehead (Goldin), and how it matters, for better or worse, when there's a public-facing person in a group; how successful activism depends on bringing in new blood and new ideas, and how big a factor burnout is for activists; the state of agitprop, or postering, today vs. the 90s- Carrie Moyer and Sue () of Dyke Action Machine would say that the street postering they did wouldn't work today, because there's just too much visual noise, and Lauren's nostalgia for the 90s for those reasons; the 'Secret Handshake' sculptures of trump and Epstein that have been making the rounds on social media around the world, work which she hates but recognizes as effective nonetheless; the hostile takeover of the New College of Florida, Lauren's undergraduate alma mater, by governor Desantis, and how she's been part of the alumni response to the takeover including the forming of nonprofits, a project that is very close to her heart and how she's been involved in it for the past three years, and the struggle of the school was recently featured on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver."

The best interviews on 94WIP this week! Ron Jaworski, Al Morganti, and Ross Tucker break down Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' new-look offense as they navigate life without AJ Brown. Plus, Ben Davis hits the studio to talk about your streaking Phillies!

Roberta Smith is the exemplar of popular art criticism. For almost four decades, Smith was a familiar voice on the arts pages of the New York Times, serving for many of those years as co-lead art critic. Both feared and revered, she is known above all for close looking, precise description, and a style that's accessible but serious. In 2019, she won the Rabkin Award for Lifetime Achievement. Smith moved to New York in the late 1960s, studying at the Whitney's Independent Study Program and meeting her first mentor, the sculptor Donald Judd. In the early 1970s, she worked at the Museum of Modern Art and Paula Cooper Gallery, then began writing for various art magazines. In the 1980s, she began writing for larger audiences at the Village Voice, and then for the Times starting in 1986. Smith retired two years ago. This week, she is back because a film, called House of Criticism, about her and her husband, New York magazine art critic Jerry Saltz, is making its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival. Ben Davis took that as his cue to interview someone who has shaped the worlds of art-making and art-writing so deeply. Smith was nice enough to talk to him about her method, what she thinks people get wrong about the art world, and what she's looking at now.