Podcast appearances and mentions of ben yakas

Bruce Springsteen is back on tour with the E Street Band for the first time in seven years. But a lot has changed. WNYC/Gothamist arts and culture editor Ben Yakas joins to talk about ticket prices, merchandising, the band's sound, the joy of seeing them live, and whether this could possibly be their last tour together as a group. Plus, take your calls.

Who swept, who was snubbed, what were some of the best–and weirdest moments from Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony? We recap with Gothamist Arts & Culture Editor Ben Yakas and take listener calls.  

This weekend will be the season three finale of HBO's "Succession," and to help us get up to speed on all the scheming, backstabbing, and just plain weirdness of the Roy Family, we'll be joined by Gothamist Arts & Culture Critic Ben Yakas, who has been recapping every episode for Gothamist.  

Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist and WNYC, recommends some spooky movies to watch this weekend, and we take listeners' calls. Some of Ben's picks: "The Terminator" (1984) "Suspiria" (1977) "The Fly" (1986) "Videodrome" (1983) "The Witch" (2015) "Alien" (1979) "Cats" (2019)

Episode Three is a deep exploration of John's inner conflicts—his lasting trauma over the Beatles breakup, his susceptibility to Yoko's continuing mind games, and potentially lingering aftereffects of his nightmarish therapy at the hands of Arthur Janov.  Primal Scream Therapy is a topic which usually slides under the radar of Beatles discourse—until now.  AKOM believes it was catastrophic to John's psyche and the Lennon/McCartney relationship.  Ultimately, John chooses not to revive his partnership with Paul McCartney in New Orleans. How does this alter the course of their renewed relationship?  And how does John's eventual descent into paranoia and superstition alter both his feelings for and perception of Paul? TW: Psychological abuse, homophobia --- SOURCES Loving John, MAY PANG (1983) John Lennon interview w/ Alan Freeman (January, 1975) May Pang, The Beatles' Biggest Secrets BBC doc (2004) Linda McCartney: A Portrait DANNY FIELDS (2001) “Arthur Janov, 93, Dies; Psychologist Caught World's Attention With ‘Primal Scream'” by Margalit Fox, NEW YORK TIMES (Oct 2, 2017) “On Homosexuality as a Normal Variant of Human Sexuality” (Sunday, January 8, 2012) “On Becoming Homosexual. Is it Becoming?” (Saturday, May 23, 2009) John & Yoko interview, w/ McCabe and Schonfeld (Sept 9, 1971)  John & Yoko Interview w/ Howard Smith, (January 23, 1972) Robert Christgau, Village Voice: Living without The Beatles. (September, 1971) Art Garfunkel, Beatles Stories doc (2011) Francis Schoenberger, SPIN MAGAZINE (1975) Letter 204 to Rick Sklar dated July 1975, The John Lennon Letters (2012) Home cassette, recorded for Vin Scelsa at WNEW-FM (Autumn, 1975) Interview w/ Elliot Mintz (January 1, 1976)  Klaus Voormann, c/o Memories of John Lennon. (2005) The Beatles (afterword) by Hunter Davies (re-issued version from 1985) John Lennon: The Life by Philip Norman (2008) Man on the Run TOM DOYLE (2013) John Lennon w/ Bob Harris for The Old Grey Whistle Test BBC, (April 18, 1975) Paul McCartney w/ Jay Cocks for Time: McCartney comes back. (May 31st, 1976) Lennon Remembers, Rolling Stone (1970) The Primal Center for Treatment, Training and Research “About John Lennon” (2008) Last Days of John Lennon, FRED SEAMAN (1990) John Lennon interview w/ Barbara Graustark, NEWSWEEK (September 1980) Dakota Days, JOHN GREEN (1983) Paul McCartney, The Adam Buxton Podcast, episode 144 (2020) The Love You Make, Peter Brown (1983) The Beatles Roundup Interview, Theatre Royal, Glasgow, (April 30, 1964)  Paul McCartney Reddit chat (December 2020) Jack Douglas to Ben Yakas, Gothamist (July 19, 2016) John Lennon, Interview for Playboy (1980) Jimmy Carter on The Late Show w/ Stephen Colbert (March 31, 2018) PLAYLIST Helen Wheels WINGS Tennessee (demo) JOHN LENNON Letting Go WINGS Bridge on the River Suite WINGS San Ferry Ann WINGS Let Em In WINGS Love JOHN LENNON Beware My Love WINGS Call Me Back Again (live) WINGS

Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist, joins us to talk about the recent news of the expected demolition of Grand Prospect Hall, a Park Slope staple that has hosted weddings, bar and mat mitzvahs, and concerts for over 100 years. Plus, we take calls from listeners about their own memories and experiences at the venue.

With Labor Day right around the corner, what fun activities are you hoping to sneak in before the unofficial end of summer? Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor at Gothamist/WNYC, shares his picks as listeners call in with their own.

Gothamist's arts and culture editor Ben Yakas joins us with a preview of activities and gifts for celebrating Father's Day.

Ben Yakas, arts editor for Gothamist and WNYC, joins to discuss happenings around the city.

After a certain mayoral candidate announced his favorite subway station was Times Square, New Yorkers have shared their varying opinions on what makes a subway stop superior or subpar. Gothamist arts and culture editor Ben Yakas joins to discuss, and we take listeners' calls. 

After the mayor announced the city would reopen fully by July, Governor Cuomo (along with the governors of New Jersey and Connecticut) said yesterday the state would reopen almost fully by mid-May. Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist and WNYC, talks about what this means for businesses and gatherings in New York.

Gothamist arts and culture editor Ben Yakas joins us to discuss the latest restaurants news and take calls from listeners about their favorite take-out spots. Here are all the spots that listeners shared with us on the air!

On Monday, indoor dining in New York City was shut down, leading to protests from city restaurant owners. Ben Yakas, arts editor for Gothamist and WNYC, joins us to give updates on the state of dining in New York. 

From outdoor dining to new bikers and drivers, more New Yorkers than ever competed for space on the city's (already crowded) streets this year. Stephen Nessen, who covers transportation for the WNYC Newsroom, and Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist and WNYC, talk about how the city has failed and succeeded in addressing street safety in 2020, and how an upcoming blizzard is about to make everything more complicated. Are you one of the many NYers competing for space on the city sidewalks and streets this year? Are you a biker, a walker, a driver, or do you have an outdoor dining setup, and has 2020 made you think about city planning or street safety differently? 646 435 7280 — The Brian Lehrer Show and A Daily Politics Podcast (@BrianLehrer) December 15, 2020

Ben Yakas, arts editor for Gothamist and WNYC, joins us with a round of the year's best holiday specials. 

Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist and WNYC and Jen Carlson, Gothamist editorial director, join to talk about Gothamist's new project  in partnership with the New York Public Library "Dear NYC" which aims to record the many reasons why New Yorkers love New York City. 🎙️#DearNYC, open the voice memo app on your phone, record a ❤️ note to the city (try to keep it at around 30-seconds) & send it to tips@gothamist.com. We'll be sharing some on Gothamist and on air @WNYC. More on this series, a partnership with @NYPL, here: https://t.co/3p23YS1nek pic.twitter.com/Wtsp7BrCfA — Gothamist (@Gothamist) December 2, 2020

Looking for some escapism this weekend? Ben Yakas, arts editor at Gothamist and WNYC, joins us to recommend movies to watch instead of following the news cycle. 

Ben Yakas, arts editor for Gothamist and WNYC, joins us for our ongoing “Review/Preview” series to recommend the best election-themed movies to help us through the week.

Ben Yakas, arts editor for Gothamist and WNYC, joins us for our ongoing "Review/Preview" series -- this week, Ben will offer his hot takes on which new Halloween films are fit for binging.

Gyms in New York City and New Jersey have been cleared to reopen this week, after they were closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 back in March. Dr. Amesh Adalja, infectious disease doctor and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security, talks about how to stay safe while working out in the gym, and Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist and WNYC, explains the rules and regulations gyms in NYC and New Jersey will have to follow.

With the news that indoor dining will not return to New York City anytime soon, Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist and WNYC, talks about what restaurants can do to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last week, Governor Cuomo told New Yorkers: “This is not the time to fight for your right to party.“ Gothamist arts and culture editor Ben Yakas discusses his reporting on the underground pandemic parties popping up across the city. 

In our latest installment of "Binging with Ben," Gothamist Arts and Culture Editor Ben Yakas discusses his recommendations for TV shows worth revisiting. 

Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist, recommends fun outdoor activities for the July 4th weekend. 

Ben Yakas, Arts and Culture Editor for Gothamist and WNYC, discusses his recommendations for escapist movies to watch and unwind.

Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist and WNYC, joins us to talk about his coverage of restaurants pushing for outdoor space and to take calls about how business-owners are adapting.

Ben Yakas, arts editor for Gothamist and WNYC, joins us to recommend shows and movies to binge-watch while you're stuck at home. *Alison mistakenly referred to the film "Wet Hot American Summer" as "Wet Hot Summer." The correct title is "Wet Hot American Summer." 

Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor at Gothamist, joins Alison to recommend movies for Mother's Day and take calls from listeners celebrating their moms. 

Gothamist arts and culture editor Ben Yakas joins for another installment of "Yakin' with Yakas."

Ben Yakas, arts editor for Gothamist and WNYC, joins us to recommend shows and movies to binge-watch while you're stuck at home. 

Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist, joins us to recommend ways to stay entertained in self-isolation. 

Ben Yakas from Gothamist joins the gang to talk about ego, criticism, and personal bias. But don’t worry, they still talk about why Keith is a bad person and if they would Pound It or Pass on Simon Cowell. Season two of "3 Girls, 1 Keith" is available only on Spotify Free and Premium.