Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Feldman

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with filmmaker, Accidental Talmudist and longtime “Jewish Journal” contributor Salvador Litvak. Litvak's Passover classic, “When Do We Eat?” stars Max Greenfield, Ben Feldman, Shiri Appleby, Lesley Ann Warren, Michael Lerner, and Jack Klugman. Litvak directed the film that he co-wrote with his wife and partner, Nina Davidovich Litvak.    The Litvaks' second movie was “Saving Lincoln.” Their new film “Guns & Moses” is out this summer.    “The perennial fifth question of the Passover Seder is, ‘When do we eat?'” Litvak, who is also the author of “Let My People Laugh: Greatest Jewish Jokes of All Time,”  says. “There's all these holiday movies… but there was no Passover movie.”    When the Litvaks made “When Do We Eat?” they were connected to Judaism, but not yet Orthodox.    “The movie's probably a little bit edgier than we would make it today,” Litvak says. “One of the main plot points is that one of the kids doses his dad with a strong hallucinogen at the Passover seder, but also the movie contains wonderful spiritual teachings.”   He adds, “[Our dream: that] it would become the Jewish, ‘It's a Wonderful Life,' the movie that people watch every year.”   Salvador Litvak shares the backstories behind “When Do We Eat?” and his new Jewish joke book. the connections between Judaism and food, and his recipe for Sal-mon. He also talks about creating The Accidental Talmudist, how that community embraced his Passover classic film aka “My Big Fat Jewish Seder.”    “My mom always used to say there's two kinds of people: those who get into conversations in the checkout line at the supermarket and those who don't,” Litvak says. “We are [the first] kind.”   Learn more at SalvadorLitvak.com, AccidentalTalmudist.org, and GunsandMosesMovie.com. Check out Salvador's new book, “Let My People Laugh: Greatest Jewish Jokes of All Time.”   For more from Taste Buds, subscribe on iTunes and YouTube, and follow @TheDEBMethod on social media.

Hello and welcome back to another episode of B Bin Horror! On this week's episode we talk about the 2014 found footage/horror film, As Above So Below. As Above So Below was written and directed by John Erick Dowdle and co-written by Drew Dowdle. The film stars Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge, Francois Civil, Marion Lambert, and Ali Marhyar. On this week's episode the guys talk about the film and compare it to Dante's Inferno, discuss theories on the characters and they talk about good and bad gum flavors to feed to pesky moles! If you like what you hear please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @bbinhorror. You can also send us emails at bbinhorror@gmail.com and please don't forget to subscribe to B Bin Horror on whatever podcast platform you listen on! *B Bin Horror theme music - "Uprising" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio*

Welcome to another episode of the Sci-Fi Talk Podcast.Today we're diving deep into the highly anticipated second season of Anne Rice's "Mayfair Witches." Join us as we explore the intricate relationships between the characters, including new cast members like Ben Feldman, who portrays Rowan's ex-boyfriend Sam Lark Larkin, and Alyssa Jirrels as Moira Mayfair. We'll also hear insights from returning stars Harry Hamlin  and, Tongayi Chirisa. Discover the behind-the-scenes dynamics, the evolution of power, and the potential for exciting crossovers within Anne Rice's universe. Plus, get a glimpse into the profound performances from the cast and their unique connections to the world of Mayfair Witches. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the series, this episode promises to be a captivating journey into the dark and mysterious realm of the Mayfair witches.  Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus For A Free One Year Trial.

Stingy bosses, weird routines, and embarrassing requests! Schools make staff pay for their own Christmas parties, a minesite chef dines at 1:30 am, and Ben Feldman's wife wants him to ditch the Aussie accent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ironic this is on Lifetime because this week's protagonist is big time DEAD! It's Drop Dead Diva! This week we welcome back returning champion J. W. Crump (past episodes Nick Arcade and JEM!) to your ears. He brought us this lovely show with a terrific cast including Brooke Elliott Jackson Hurst, Brooke D'Orsay, Margaret Cho and Ben Feldman. We talk fat politics in TV, legal procedurals, acting choices, bar mitzvahs and more! Hosts Geoff Kerbis Rich Inman J. W. Crump Max Singer (on hiatus) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotslicense/support

When you've been busy creating, writing and starring in TV shows and films for a couple of decades, who has time for a hobby?That's been the case for Mark McKinney. This son of a diplomat moved around a lot as a lad and says comedy has always been his hobby. Together with Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCullough and Scott Thompson, he's been performing on stage, film and television as one of the Kids in the Hall since the late 1980s. McKinney also spent a couple of seasons as a writer-performer on Saturday Night Live, helped create, write and act in Slings & Arrows, and appeared in shows such as Man Seeking Woman and Son of a Critch. He also was the showrunner on Less Than Kind and for six seasons co-starred as manager Glen Sturgis on the NBC sitcom Superstore.That didn't leave much room for stamp collecting or skeet shooting. On Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby (Wednesdays on CTV and streaming on Crave), McKinney tries birding, fly fishing, puppetry and even tackled hockey playing robots. He's joined by guests such as comedians Margaret Cho and Deb DiGiovanni, singer Billy Newton-Davis, Superstore co-star Ben Feldman, food critic James Chatto and Muppet puppeteer Trish Leeper.As you'll see in episode one, however, he drew the line when it came to tattooing. Hear all about McKinney's hobby search adventures on this week's episode of brioux.tv the podcast.

RMR 0279: Join your hosts Bryan Frye, Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit As Above So Below (2014) [R] Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Found Footage   Starring: Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge, François Civil, Marion Lambert, Ali Marhyar, Cosme Castro, Hamid Djavadan, Théo Cholbi, Emy Lévy   Director: John Erick Dowdle Recorded on 2024-08-09

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Jenny Xu, Ben Feldman, & Kofi Shepsu talk about playing together in their New York-based trio called Friendship since 2018, NYC jazz stories, their two albums to-date (Project Sock Retrieval and Ghost Stories), and the recording session and gigs that they just came to Vancouver for. Jenny is a pianist originally from Surrey. She and Friendship's bassist Ben, who is from Seattle, are a married couple. Kofi, a native of Richmond, Virginia, completes the trio on drums.Jenny was the very first jazz musician I ever interviewed at Rhythm Changes, in September 2020 as Friendship released their first album.Become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca. You'll get the free weekly email with upcoming events from the gig list, plus artists, events, or recordings for you to enjoy and share. Sent every Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM Pacific Time.Credits: Hosted and produced by Will Chernoff. Edited and mixed by Justin Gorrie. Music: "Lutin" by William Chernoff.

In July 2024, movie podcasters Justus Burkitt and David Scandura embarked on an episode series entitled “Shaky Cam Summer Camp.” These episodes would prove to be the final recordings of the duo. What happened to David and Justus, and does the truth behind their mysterious disappearance lie in their episode on found footage horror film As Above, So Below?  Join your host, Charlie Anwar, for a four episode investigation into the final fate of The Greatest Movie Ever Made. As Above, So Below (2014) is directed by John Erick Dowdle and stars Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge, Francois Civil and Marion Lambert. Special thanks to Dennis Verrett. Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

Tape #9: Abandon all hope ye who enter here. Jacob and Matt find themselves on the defensive this week as they descend into the critically maligned catacombs of John Erick Dowdle's As Above So Below. Jacob delivers a quick-fire lecture on navigating film criticism in the age of Rotten Tomatoes. Matt ponders whether a camera can hallucinate. An unexpected returning character haunts the podcast. Also, we give our brief take on the Inside No. 9 finale. Attach your harnesses and squeeze in your stomachs as the ninth tape of Don't Stop Recording is about to be unearthed.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: As Above So Below (2014)Director: John Erick DowdleWriter: Drew Dowdle, John Erick DowdleStarring: Patricia Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin HodgeCountry: United StatesRuntime: 93 minutesGenre: Horror / Adventure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clairy & Lisa spoke to American actor Ben Feldman about Population 11 which was filmed in the North of our state. Clairsy & Lisa opened the phones and asked when you've had to take shelter. Just before Easter, Clairsy Lisa & newsreader Michaela Carr taste tested a variety of Hot Cross Buns…some good and some really not so good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone I will be your tour guide through the Paris catacombs, if you follow me this way you will see the gates of hell and a vending machine that only serves Pepsi. That's right everyone I'm going to take you through the found footage horror gets tight corridors, dry mouths and brings back some of your worst nightmares! Pay the toll to get back your soul BABY!AND THANK YOU FOR LISTENINGPLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/fromdusktilldonpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=     

Most known as Jonah from 'Superstore' and Michael Ginsberg from 'Mad Men', Ben Feldman is now leading the new Stan series 'Population 11' about an American looking for answers in the most remote of Australian towns... Resident movie & tv nerd Mitch talks to Ben about the series and how he was not prepared for just how remote some of Australia really is. Check out 'Population 11' - all episodes now streaming on Stan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today's episode with Phil Lloyd Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer from the latest Stan original series Population 11 which is now on Stan Australia.  Phil Lloyd is an Australian actor and scriptwriter and partner in the production company Jungleboys. He is best known for his acting role as Myles Barlow in the Australian TV series, Review with Myles Barlow (2008) and the comedy series At Home With Julia, where he played Tim Mathieson, the partner of prime minister Julia Gillard. I personally loved his work with The Moody's and The Moodys Christmas series.  Population 11 is inspired by true events (the missing case of Paddy Moriarty - which was the focus of Netflix doco Last Stop Larrimah). Population 11 is about a man who goes missing from a tiny outback town of only 12 residents, and his estranged son, who journeys from the U.S. to find him. The series is very funny and gives you a chance disappear into its world over 12 episodes.  I will ask Phil about his thoughts on the documentary that shares the same premise. Which actually surprised me.  We will unpack how two write for global audiences and if his writing changes from writing on shows made for Australian audiences. Phil will share the casting decisions on the lead and why Ben Feldman was right for this role. Plus we will get some insights into his collaborators who have worked with Jean Smart and Andy Samberg on previous projects for Stan. There is so much to unpack with Phil and he is really fun to talk to. So sit back and relax as we dive just that little bit deeper into the world of Population 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our hearts can't take this. The pair starred in The Perfect Man in 2005 and Ben revealed his friendship with Hilary is still as strong as ever, with their kids even going to the same school. Plus Ben talks all about his brand new show on Stan Population 11 which he filmed in the middle of nowhere in Broome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fantastic Ben Feldman joins Jonesy & Amanda for an exclusive chat ahead of the release of Population: 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Re:Review Podcast, where we watch movies from our past with a perspective from today. Your Hosts are Matt, Bobby, and Austin. We have an immense love for the films of our youth so we're taking a look back to see if they still hold up. On this episode we are discussing As Above So Below.  Movie Details: Release: 2014 Director: John Erick Dowdle Starring: Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge [FOLLOW US] on Social Media Instagram - @rereview_podcast Youtube - Re:Review

Don't have time to listen to the full show? We got you covered on the Nathan, Nat & Shaun Quickie, all the best bits from Thursday, 20th of April's episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would you feel if you copped a $100 bill after being invited to a dinner party? And we catch up with actor Ben Feldman from the new Stan original series Population 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clairsy had a very interesting chat with one of his friends over the weekend and then told a surprised Lisa all about it. It's Oscars Day so Clairsy & Lisa opened the phones to ask you the best movie you've seen in the past 12 months In The Shaw Report Lisa will tell you who holds the Guinness World Record for the longest Oscars speech ever. American actor Ben Feldman spoke to Clairsy & Lisa about the new Stan series Population 11 which he stars in and it was filmed in WA's Kimberley region. Adrian Barich had the wash up from the weekend's split round in the AFL plus find out why The Krakouers are suing some of the AFL's biggest legends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American actor Ben Feldman is in a new Aussie series on Stan called Population 11 which was filmed in the Kimberley region of WA, he spoke to Clairsy & Lisa about filming the movie here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Back To The Blockbuster team is taking a trip back to Camp Crystal Lake to talk the 15th anniversary of the Friday The 13th remake. Directed by Marcus Nispel, the film stars Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Aaron Yoo, Amanda Righetti, Travis Van Winkle, Ben Feldman, Willa Ford, and Derek Mears. The movie follows Clay Miller (Padalecki) as he searches for his missing sister, Whitney (Righetti), who is captured by Jason Voorhees (Mears) while camping in woodland Crystal Lake. We didn't want to explore Crystal Lake alone so are once again joined by Alex and Dean of the Return Revenge Resurrection Podcast to determine if this reboot is a trip worth taking 15 years later.

Episode 20: "Inside The Spud Goodman Radio Show" Inside Episode #106 - An introspective review of "The Dog Person Episode" (Originally Aired 3-17-16) Featuring from Law & Order, Man of Steel, 42, and Wet Hot American Summer, actor Christopher Meloni, from Superstore, Cloverfield, As Above, So Below and Friday the 13th, actor Ben Feldman and Musical Guest: Fly Moon Royalty. Spud is considering getting a new dog, but both Gerald and Gina think he'd be happier with a cat. TV On Radio! Visit Spud's website at: spudgoodman.com

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2551: Ben Feldman of GoodFinancialCents.com delves into the transformative power of delayed gratification, a crucial component for achieving financial success. He unravels how childhood experiences shape our attitudes towards money, emphasizing the need to shift from immediate rewards to long-term financial goals. The article offers practical strategies for aligning values with financial objectives, using imagination and tangible reminders to make future rewards feel more real and attainable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/how-to-master-the-art-of-delayed-gratification/ Quotes to ponder: "The ability to delay gratification is the true key to financial success." "To shift your mindset, one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal will be your imagination." "Creating tangible reminders of your objectives reinforces commitment." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2551: Ben Feldman of GoodFinancialCents.com delves into the transformative power of delayed gratification, a crucial component for achieving financial success. He unravels how childhood experiences shape our attitudes towards money, emphasizing the need to shift from immediate rewards to long-term financial goals. The article offers practical strategies for aligning values with financial objectives, using imagination and tangible reminders to make future rewards feel more real and attainable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/how-to-master-the-art-of-delayed-gratification/ Quotes to ponder: "The ability to delay gratification is the true key to financial success." "To shift your mindset, one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal will be your imagination." "Creating tangible reminders of your objectives reinforces commitment." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2551: Ben Feldman of GoodFinancialCents.com delves into the transformative power of delayed gratification, a crucial component for achieving financial success. He unravels how childhood experiences shape our attitudes towards money, emphasizing the need to shift from immediate rewards to long-term financial goals. The article offers practical strategies for aligning values with financial objectives, using imagination and tangible reminders to make future rewards feel more real and attainable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/how-to-master-the-art-of-delayed-gratification/ Quotes to ponder: "The ability to delay gratification is the true key to financial success." "To shift your mindset, one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal will be your imagination." "Creating tangible reminders of your objectives reinforces commitment." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Jamie and Rob but heads over the  genre mashup film "As Above So Below". A 2014 John Erick Dowdle film, it combines a little Blair Witch handheld horror, with a sprinkle of Harry Potter magic with a few heaping table spoons of Indiana Jones mystery and adventure to cook up a unique, although somewhat muddy, voyage into the gates of Hell under the Paris Catacombs. What genre does this film lean on the most and does it succeed? Is the lead character a charming female Indiana Jones or a narcissist who puts others in constant danger? When does the supernatural stuff start in this film and why? Who the hell is Zed?! Is the handheld horror movie genre over? Will Rob pronounce "Iran" properly by the end of the pod? You might want to stand on your head while listening to this one because it's about to get inverted in ʍolǝq oS ǝʌoq∀ s∀. Visit our website: runningscaredmedia.comSupport us on Patreon:patreon.com/runningscaredEmail us at: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter @runningscaredpdon Instagram @runningscaredpodSupport the show

Introduction: Host Michael Rand loves a good story about a potential player acquisition, and Trey Lance's likely availability is intriguing. The former No. 3 overall pick with the 49ers in 2021 has fallen on San Francisco's depth chart. Would it make sense for the Vikings to make a trade for the QB in hopes of reviving his career? Plus another bullpen meltdown for the Twins in the sweltering Milwaukee heat. 11:00: Ben Feldman from the Minnesota Wind Chill joins Rand in advance of the Friday and Saturday championship weekend for the American Ultimate Disc League at TCO Stadium in Eagan. The Wind Chill will play in Friday's semifinals, and the sport of ultimate is growing fast overall. 30:00: Will there be drama in the Lynx vs. Dallas rematch?

Did you know that the number of farmers markets has grown from 1,755 in 1994 to almost 9,000 markets in 2019? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Ben Feldman, Policy Director for the Farmers Market Coalition, a national non-profit with a mission to strengthen farmers markets for the benefit of farmers, consumers, and communities.  Feldman discusses the benefits of farmers' markets, how the Farm Bill can support farmers' markets, and why SNAP benefits present a challenge to markets.  Note: August 6th-12th is National Farmers' Market Week.Related website:  https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/

Wealth Without Bay Street 161: How To Create More Certainty and Cash Value | Retirement Planning 2023 The late and great Ben Feldman said the best investment is “one that pays the most when it's needed the most.” For the person looking to build dependable wealth, choosing and deciding where to invest your money can […]

As the current US Farm Bill is set to expire later this year, legislators and policy-makers are hard at work behind the scenes, negotiating and developing the massive omnibus bill that will eventually impact all of us. The details of the final bill aren't clear yet but it's never too soon to start paying close attention to the policies that will impact farmers, market managers and anyone working in the agricultural industry! To get in the zone for the 2023 Farm Bill, this week on Tent Talk, we're chatting with Ben Feldman, Executive Director of the Farmers Market Coalition. In this episode you'll get some background info on what the Farm Bill is, who and what it impacts, and why we should be making friends with our congressional representatives. This week's episode is made possible by support from the USDA.

In this episode we examine two episodes from the very funny NBC sitcom SUPERSTORE, which stars America Ferrera and Ben Feldman, and follows a whole gang of wacky and endearing characters working in a fictional big box store. For our purposes we are going to focus on Mateo, an immigrant from the Philippines who is undocumented and discovers that getting a promotion in the store could mean that he will be discovered and threatened with deportation, as we will see, through some comic and, in some cases touching, circumstances. As with so many of the films and TV we have examined so far, the writers have taken liberties with the truth in order to create drama and comedy.However, out of all the TV shows and movies that we have watched to date for "Immigration at the Movies", SUPERSTORE, we feel. most accurately reflects the dilemma that many foreign national children who become undocumented adults face in the United States -- the land of immense opportunity but incredibly limited options to become "legal". SUPERSTORE, using both humor and heartache, shows the impact that a person's immigration status has on themselves as well as their family and community.

In this ooey, gooey episode of the STAB! show, your sticky host Jesse Jones welcomes two protein packed guests Ben Feldman and Melony Ford to share with us all their two GVRDs, pick-up lines to or from Crocs, and Unions, campaign speeches from a box of old greeting cards running for mayor of a storage … Continue reading »

On today's What to Watch: Snowfall is back for its final season, where Franklin is trying to make amends and recover everything he's lost. On the new episode of A Million Little Things, Eddie debates going back to college, and the ladies treat Maggie to a night out before she has her baby. The Challenge: Ride or Dies cast reunites to rehash drama and make some big reveals. American Auto guest star Ben Feldman tells us what he's watching. Plus, Hollywood trivia, and entertainment headlines, including Austin Butler on the upcoming Zoey 101 sequel movie, Angela Bassett on how she found out Queen Ramonda dies in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and a Supernatural star returning for The Winchesters. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW on Twitter and @EntertainmentWeekly everywhere else. Host/Writer/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Producer: Ashley Boucher (@ashleybreports); Editor: Samee Junio (@it_your_sam); Writer: Calie Schepp; Executive Producer: Chanelle Johnson (@chanelleberlin). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the help of guest Mira Lamson Klein, we discuss the pilot episode of Superstore, from the creative means used to make a two-aisle set resemble a full store, to the variety of real-world labor and discrimination issues covered in this show, to Amy and Jonah's status as the best sitcom slow-burn of all.Subscribe to our newsletter at itsinmyqueue.substack.com.Find us on Twitter: @inmyqueuepod • @adinaterrific • @karaaa_powellAnd Instagram: @inmyqueuepodor send comments, questions,  and show suggestions to us at itsinmyqueuepod@gmail.com!

The boys check out the 2014 found footage horror film As Above So Below, starring Perdita Weeks and Ben Feldman.  Find us on the internet here:  https://linktr.ee/dylansfrf

–PA and Nordo do a slot swap to broadcast live from TCO in Eagan, Lavelle E Neal III joins to chat some Twins, and the guys discuss the rookies being in pads for the first time.

–Nordo fills in for PA, he chats about the Kyler's new deal, who would survive on the FAN staff in the wilderness, and Minnesota Wind Chill Head Coach Ben Feldman.

In this 300 free minute episode of the STAB! show, free CD and host Jesse Jones welcomes a panel full of MORE free CDs, Nick Pettigrew, Ben Feldman, & Molly Doan to share their three FTEs, musings on the bathroom walls of the 90s, craigslist postings for a pit dug in your backyard that leads … Continue reading »

In this completely fabricated and valueless episode of the STAB! show, host and stack of meaningless rectangles Jesse Jones welcomes a panel of pointless metal circles, Kim Martel, Dylan Thomas Fox, & Ben Feldman to share their three different MDMA's, nine Toon Town break room bulletin board items, celebrations of the Mayflower, Old Ironsides, & … Continue reading »

The James Webb Telescope Releases Its First Focused Image This week eager astronomers got an update on the progress of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which launched last December. After a long period of tweaking and alignment, all 18 mirrors of the massive orbiting scope are now in focus.  In a briefing this week, Marshall Perrin, the Webb deputy telescope scientist, said that the team had achieved diffraction limited alignment of the telescope. “The images are focused as finely as the laws of physics allow,” he said. “This is as sharp an image as you can get from a telescope of this size.”  Although actual scientific images from the scope are still months away, the initial test images had astronomers buzzing. Rachel Feltman, executive editor at Popular Science, joins Ira to talk about the progress on JWST, and other stories from the week in science, including plans to launch a quantum entanglement experiment to the International Space Station, an update on the COVID-19 epidemic, and a new report looking at the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. They'll also tackle the habits of spiders that hunt in packs, and the finding that a galloping gait may have started beneath the ocean's waves.    The Climate Crisis Is Driving New Home Improvements A lot of the changes that need to happen to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius need to happen at a huge, international level. But nearly a fifth of carbon emissions in the U.S. come from our homes. Are there things we can do at home to help the climate crisis? And how effective are individual actions? Threshold is a podcast telling stories about our changing environment. And as their fourth season explores what it will take for the world to keep global warming under the crucial 1.5 benchmark, reporter Nick Mott explores what individuals can do to decarbonize their homes. Mott talks to Ira Flatow about his own home improvement project, in a preview of Threshold's next episode.   From Succulents To Bugs: Exploring Wildlife Crime The world of science is surprisingly ripe with true crime stories. Consider case number one: Deep in South Africa's Northern Cape, a rare and tiny succulent grows: the Conophytum. Demand for succulents skyrocketed during the pandemic, as more and more people got into the plant keeping hobby. But these succulents only grow in very specific conditions, and poachers will go to great lengths to nab them. The story is the subject of a recent investigation published in National Geographic. Or case two: It's 2018, and a theft has occurred at the Philadelphia Insectarium, a bug museum and education center. In a daring daylight raid, thousands of creatures were taken from the insectarium—right under the nose of the CEO. No one has ever been charged with a crime. This bizarre big story quickly made the rounds of local and national news, which left out the most interesting details, including a surprise ending. The new documentary series “Bug Out” takes us through the twists and turns of this story, from retracing the events of the day of the heist, to a deep look at the illegal international insect trade. The four episodes of “Bug Out” are available to watch now on IMDB TV and Prime Video.   Joining Ira to chat about these wildlife true crime stories are Dina Fine Maron, senior wildlife crime reporter for National Geographic and Ben Feldman, director and executive producer of “Bug Out.”  

CONSUME! Purchase! BE! In this, available for free shipping if you listen in the next 3 hours and 44 minutes episode of the STAB! show, a three pack of host Jesse Jones welcomes an Amazon Basics panel of Evan Nyarady, Corinne Nelson & Ben Feldman to share their three different FOAFs, nine Prime Day haiku, … Continue reading »

Star of Superstore, Mad Men and Monsters at Work Ben Feldman shares stories of awkward teenage conversations, how he met his wife via email and why becoming a dad wasn't what he expected.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After her father's suicide, super-smart archeologist, Scarlett (Perdita Weeks), is trying to pick up where he left off and track down the elusive Philosopher's Stone, a legendary item that can turn ordinary metals into silver or gold. With her life-long friend George (Ben Feldman) and documentarian Benji (Edwin Hodge) in tow, she enlists a group of urban explorers to guide them through Paris' twisting labyrinth of underground tunnels. "As Above, So Below" is your typical found-footage film written and directed by John Erick Dowdle (Devil, Quarantine). The film has some interesting moments and ideas, but they are clouded by the found-footage genre's predictable jump-scares and nausea-inducing viewing experience. The main character, Scarlett, is as if Indiana Jones and Lara Croft had a baby; she seemingly knows everything about everything in regards to history, ancient cultures, languages, mythology, and much more. Even Indiana Jones had to crack open a book every once in a while. Release Year: 2014Genre: HorrorStarring: Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, and Edwin Hodge.TrailerSummary: When a team of explorers ventures into the catacombs that lie beneath the streets of Paris, they uncover the dark secret that lies within this city of the dead. Join Our Community Sign Up for Email Updates | Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Reddit Visit our online shop! https://shop.screenriot.net

Reality-television expert Andy is back to talk about Pooch Perfect, and why you shouldn't sit, stay in front of the show, including awkward hosting by Rebel Wilson, consent issues with dyeing dogs, and a total lack of narrative tension. Matters improved with Around The Dial, as we discussed Genius: Aretha, Superstore, Race To The Center Of The Earth, Tough As Nails, The Bridge, and Housewives in the age of COVID before generating a suite of new Survivor themes for Josh's Extra Credit. After Andy tried to find Starz's The Chair a seat in The Canon, true crime won, CBS lost, and Dan Cassino forced us to answer casting calls during Game Time. Give yourself a treat: it's an all-new Extra Hot Great. GUESTS