VIDEO: B-Side Blog Turns Zombie

My ol’ podcasting buddy Lisa Timmons is currently taking a filmmaking class, and for one of her assignments, she had to direct some manner of a chase scene. At least, that’s what she told me when asking if I would play a zombie in her pièce de résistance: Walkers. Naturally, I couldn’t resist. I always …

BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA: Ep. 34 – Hunger Games, Lenny Kravitz, and Crazy Old Lady Gymnasts

Well hello, everyone. This week on Banter with Ben and Lisa, we tackle the Hunger Games yet again with some impressions about the movie, including the casting of Lenny Kravitz. From there we address some of the crazy racial controversies surrounding the film and then move onto Rick Santorum’s own seemingly racist flub from Friday. …

WATCH WHAT CRAPPENS: Ep. 10 – Talking Camille Grammer, Atlanta, OC, and Shahs

This week, Matt Whitfield and I are joined by Lisa Timmons to discuss a large variety of Bravo gossip, including Camille Grammar’s recent departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. We also discuss the upcoming NJ season, Bravo upfronts, and Kim Zolciak’s pregnancy before recapping four shows this week: Real Housewives of Atlanta and …

BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA: Ep. 33 – Hunger Games, Kim Kardashian, and Dolvett

This week, Lisa and I talk about our anticipation for The Hunger Games movie as well as a variety of other stories from pop culture, including Kim Kardashian’s flour attack, Joba Chamberlain’s trampoline accident, a bizarre crime case from Australia, and Whitney Houston’s autopsy results. Plus, there’s plenty of obsession over The Biggest Loser’s Dolvett …

BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA: Episode 32 – Hunger Games, Rihanna & Chris Brown, and Bunny Murder

This week Lisa and I really tackle the uplifting topics this week: bad dates, dead bunnies, acid maiming, and Michael Madsen. But all in the funniest way. We also get excited about the upcoming Hunger Games movie, talk Rihanna and Chris Brown, and chat about their favorite screen legend, Faye Dunaway. What’s not to love? …

BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA: Paris, Marathons, and the Olive Garden

Banter with Ben and Lisa is back! We had a little hiatus for various personal scheduling conflicts, but I’m happy to announce that the podcast is back on track. On this week’s episode, we discuss a wide variety of topics, starting with my recent trip to France, Lisa’s training for the LA marathon, and all …

WATCH WHAT CRAPPENS: Episode 4 – Fighting, Rehab, and Africa on the Real Housewives

Lisa Timmons (Banter with Ben and Lisa) joins Ronnie, Matt and me to discuss all the crazy Housewives happenings of the week. From Kim’s alleged recovery on Beverly Hills to Vicky’s drunken ferry ride on Orange County, we dissect it all in great detail. Plus, we can’t forget the ladies of Atlanta going on safari …

ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Cocoa Brownies with Brown Butter Edition

A month ago, my friend Nicci brought over a humble batch of brownies for the Golden Globes, and within one bite, I knew they were some of the best brownies I’d ever had. I don’t say that with exaggeration. These brownies were darn near perfect – chewy on the outside, fudgie on the inside, and …

BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA: Tribute to Whitney Houston

The world was shocked today when music icon Whitney Houston died today at 48. Listen in as Lisa Timmons and I as well as Matt Whitfield from Yahoo! discuss this surprising turn of events. We talk about our favorite Whitney memories, theorize on how this will affect the Grammys, and wax nostalgic about the singer’s …

BANTER WITH BEN AND LISA: Episode 29 – Madonna, Spice Girls, and other Hairy Pop Culture Concerns

Hola everyone. This week on Banter with Ben and Lisa, we analyze Madonna’s new video for “Give Me Your Luvin’” in real time on the podcast and share our candid opinions on the Material Girl’s latest offering. Plus, we stroll down memory lane with the Spice Girls and talk about a variety of celebrities, including …