Very exciting news, everyone. After a summer hiatus, Banter with Ben and Lisa is back, and this time we’re looking spiffier than ever. Okay, the only major change is that we updated our logo. Well, that and the fact that the podcast is now part of the Sideshow Network where you’ll find other great content …
Author Archives: Ben Mandelker
VIDEO: It’s ‘The Hunger Games’ Trailer!
People are obsessed with The Hunger Games, and I’ve been informed that unlike Twilight, this literary series is actually worth the devotion. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that everyone is now all atwitter about the new Hunger Games trailer that just surfaced. I’m not 100% swayed by it, but I like the presence …
Catching Up With ‘Revenge’ (a.k.a. The Best Show EVER)
There are only two shows I’ve heard people buzzing about this fall, and conveniently they air back to back on ABC. The first is Happy Endings, which I began watching three weeks ago and have since become utterly obsessed with. It remains the first and only show I’ve ever actually invested money into at the …
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VIDEO: Catvertising Is Here.
I am such a sucker for cat videos that even deliberate viral bait like the video above works on me… which is appropriate since the clip is all about how easily won over we are by cat videos. Honestly, the mere presence of a cat makes me laugh at this point. Via Vulture Thanks JASH.
SURVIVOR PHOTOCAP: There’s A New Sheriff In Town
I don’t care what people say: I still like Cochran. To be fair, I haven’t gauged public opinion on the guy since last week’s epic episode that saw him jump ship to Coach’s team, but I get the sense there are probably many viewers out there who think he’s a spineless coward. I wouldn’t say …
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VIDEO: Liam Neeson Flexes His Comedy Chops with Ricky Gervais
Here’s a fun piece of comedy, courtesy of Liam Neeson and Ricky Gervais. The skit comes from Gervais’ new BBC series, Life’s Too Short and features Neeson attempting to expand on those comedy skills he’s so famous for. Via Best Week Ever
I Liked Horsebot 3000
Once again, the last forty-five seconds of Community upstaged the rest of the episode. Introducing: Horsebot 3000.
Seven Things That Are Annoying Me Today
I didn’t really know what to write about this afternoon; so I thought I’d maybe whine for a little bit since I seem to do that well, and it’s been a while since I’d bitched about anything in particular. Back in the early days of this blog when I was under a non-compete with TVgasm, …
Bold Flavors at The Tripel
In general, I pretty much despise driving out to the West Side of Los Angeles. It’s an arduous, congested drive that can suck the soul from your body. However, there are a few culinary draws that make the trek more than worth the effort: Bay Cities Deli and Don Antonio’s in Santa Monica, Mariscos Chente …
VIDEO: Animals Really ARE Assholes, Aren’t They?
Here’s a fun little video that compiles all the other fun little videos of animals “being dicks.” The only thing that’s missing is that one cat who knocked a computer monitor onto its owner’s face. Ah. Good times. Via The Daily What