New Banter with Ben and Lisa is up, and this episode is really funny, if I do say so myself. Here’s the official description: This week on “Banter with Ben and Lisa,” Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) and Lisa Timmons (idolator.com) embrace Siblings Day by discussing the famous siblings they like most. From Kim Richards to Bambi …
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BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA #48: Dinosaurs, Temptation, and G.I Joe!
Fun show today!! This week on “Banter with Ben and Lisa,” Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) and Lisa Timmons (idolator.com) talk movies in honor of the late Roger Ebert. First it’s G.I. Joe: Retaliation, starring The Rock’s biceps. Then it’s on to Tyler Perry’s Temptation. Finally, the two wax nostalgic about Jurassic Park, which leads to a …
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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Pollo Pulquero Edition
For about nine months I’ve been toying with the idea of finally buying a Mexican cookbook. It had seemed like a glaring omission in my ever growing collection, which at this point includes Jamaican, Irish, Swedish, and even Trinidadian cuisines. Heck, I even have a hilarious cookbook titled “A Passion for Mushrooms,” which I may …
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BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA #47: Gay Facebook, Pregnant Kim Kardashian, and The Real World
From the official description: This week on Banter with Ben and Lisa, Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) and Lisa Timmons (wherelisalives.com) welcome back Marcos Luevenos for another rowdy discussion of all things pop culture. The trio tackle all those red gay marriage profile pictures on Facebook as well as Kim Kardshian’s much documented pregnancy and the “Real …
BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA #46: Justin Timberlake, Perez Hilton, and Fake Noses
This week on “Banter with Ben and Lisa,” Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) and Lisa Timmons (idolator.com) are joined by special guest Marcos Luevanos, causing the Banter Blender to spin furiously out of control. The gang discusses Justin Timberlake’s return to music, Perez Hilton’s new baby, and the celebrity noses they’d like most. Plus, there’s talk of …
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BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA #45: Nicki Minaj, The Pope, Dwight Howard, and Lifetime Original Movies
This week on “Banter with Ben and Lisa,” we tackle the most pressing issues of the week. Why was Nicki Minaj late for “American Idol”? Who would make a good pope? And how can we befriend Dwight Howard? Plus, we break down all the dramatic developments in the Lifetime Original Movie, “The Surrogate.” Come take …
BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA #44: Lion Attacks, American Idol, and Chris Brown
Banter with Ben and Lisa is back (I think we say that every episode), and we have tons of random things to talk about. First Lisa Timmons (idolator.com) and I discuss a bizarre tragedy involving a lion and an intern. Then it’s on to the equally strange case of acid-tossing at the Bolshoi Ballet. Naturally, …
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Smashburger Opens First LA Store
Exciting news in the world of burgers: Smashburger has finally arrived in Los Angeles. The chain, which has been growing steadily since opening its first outpost in Denver several years ago, is known for its patties, which are actually smashed from meatballs. The resulting burger is thus juicier and more evenly cooked, according to Tom …
BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA #43: Lisa Got Married! And Other Important News
On this episode of Banter with Ben and Lisa, Lisa Timmons and I tackle the important issues: the election, porn stars, and Lisa’s recent nuptials! Come take a listen! And remember you can listen to all sorts of other fun podcasts on the Sideshow Network!
BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA #42: Zombies, Insanity, and HGTV!
Lisa and I are back from the dead, and appropriately enough, we’re talking about zombies. Lisa Timmons (wherelisalives.com) describes her experience at Universal Studios’ “Walking Dead Halloween Horror Nights,” which sounds frightful for a variety of reasons. Then it’s on to the Insanity as I talk about being on an airplane with fitness guru Shaun …
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