The Banter Blender

This week on "The Banter Blender," Ronnie Karam (trashtalktv.com) joins Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) again to discuss a variety of topics, starting with online etiquette. The two delve into the world of baby status updates, humble brags, and Instagram offenses, among other things. Next the guys take on the latest season of Survivor and roll their eyes at Justin Bieber's latest antics. Plus, details about meeting BRENCHEL (aka Brendon Villegas and Rachel Reilly) from Big Brother and Amazing Race. Just the usual mix of topics for The Banter Blender. Come listen!

This week on "Banter," Jessica Ogilvie (twitter.com/jessicapauline) joins Ben Mandelker (twitter.com/bsideblog) to hash out everything from The Oscars — including but not limited to Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli, Ellen Degeneres, and many more. The two also share their rigorous experiences at Nike Training Club boot camp and opine with great warmth about "The Lego Movie." Things wraps up once again with further discussion of "Grand Theft Auto," which continues to entertain immensely. Lots of great banter. Come listen! And remember to use the promo code "BANTER295" on checkout at godaddy.com for one new or transfer .com domain name for one new or transfer .com. Or you can simply follow this glorious link: http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=banter295

"Banter" is back, but it's a little different. After three amazing years, the irreplaceable Lisa Timmons has moved on, but fear not, the podcast will continue with guests every week. In the hot seat this time around is Ronnie Karam (@watch-what-crappens, trashtalktv.com) to help talk about all sorts of fun topics like... anti-gay laws in Arizona, Darren Sharper's rape charges, Paula Deen's return from racism, Woody Allen's molestation controversy, and Justin Bieber. Okay, maybe not the sunniest of topics, but we still managed to have fun. Come listen!!

This week on "Banter with Ben and Lisa," Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) and Lisa Timmons weigh in on NFL player Richard Sherman and his recent postgame rant. Classless maniac or amped up athlete? Then it's on to Justin Bieber, whose recent egging spree may land him behind bars. Plus, Ben and Lisa discuss a Florida teen who's been suspended from school for doing gay porn, and after that, there's talk of "Downton Abbey," "Sherlock," and Tyler Florence's San Francisco restaurant, Wayfare Tavern. Oh, and Pussy Riot too! Other topics include cell phone use when driving, Grand Theft Auto V, and, of course, Sade. Come listen!

Today is Sade's birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with a brand new episode of "Banter with Ben and Lisa." This week, Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) and Lisa Timmons talk about the "American Idol" premiere and its new panel of judges. Then, hot off the presses, it's the Oscar nominations! Finally things wrap up with further discussion of Grand Theft Auto V, to which Lisa has become a recent convert. Her antics in the world of Los Santos are both deeply disturbing and utterly charming. As usual, there's plenty of other pop culture discussion to be had, and Ben continues to share his progress in learning the German language. Fun times all around. Come listen!

"Banter with Ben and Lisa" is back from the holidays, and to celebrate the new year, Ben Mandelker (twitter.com/bsideblog) and Lisa Timmons (twitter.com/timmonslisa) welcome Caleb Bacon (twitter.com/calebeatsbacon) from "Man School" (@manschool). The three cover all sorts of topics: from Terrell Owens to Jersey Shore to child stars to Vanderpump Rules. It's definitely a funny and great way to kick off 2014! Check out Caleb's podcast at https://soundcloud.com/manschool And be sure to like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/banterwithbenandlisa Remember that if you use the promo code "Banter" at Godaddy.com on checkout, you can get a .com or domain renewal for just $1.99. Use it!

This week on "Banter with Ben and Lisa," Ben Mandelker (twitter.com/bsideblog) and Lisa Timmons (twitter.com/timmonslisa) bow down to Beyoncé. Pretty hurts, but this podcast doesn't. We discuss Queen B's amazing album stunt and contrast it with similar efforts by the likes of Lady Gaga. We also talk about Gaga's recent duet with Christina Aguilera on "The Voice" before switching gears and taking on "Grand Theft Auto V." Finally, things end on a peculiar note as Lisa helps Ben learn German. It's all very musical, violent, and educational. Come listen! And remember, use the promo code "Banter" at GoDaddy.com to snag a domain for just $2!

This week on "Banter with Ben and Lisa," Ben Mandelker (twitter.com/bsideblog) and Lisa Timmons (twitter.com/timmonslisa) read (truly) Perez Hilton's latest self-congratulatory article. Then we analyze the Britney Spears' album sales and talk about the sexiest music videos of all time. Next we point out the snubs and surprises in this year's Golden Globe nominations, and finally things end with a general discussion of Jacqueline Bisset and Adrienne Barbeau. Definitely listen to this one. And be sure to follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/banterwithbenandlisa

We are back! This week on "Banter with Ben and Lisa," Ben Mandelker (twitter.com/bsideblog) and Lisa Timmons (twitter.com/timmonslisa) trade stories about Thanksgiving and discuss their epic road trip to Las Vegas. Then it's another major Operation Seduction development as Ben discusses his latest encounter with openly gay NBA player Jason Collins. Finally, things wrap up with talk of NBC's long and boring "Sound of Music Live" telecast. It's a good one this week. Be sure to listen! And remember: use the promo code "Banter" to get a domain at godaddy.com for just $2!!

It's another week of extreme banter as Lisa Timmons (idolator.com) and Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) tackle all sorts of random pop culture topics. This time around, Ben talks about his close encounters with two-thirds of the Jonas Brothers and Steven Tyler. Then Lisa shares her experiences at the super fun dance party, Bootie LA. The two then weigh in on the latest developments in the world of Ceelo, Lady Gaga, Sean Penn, R. Kelly, and of course, The Hunger Games. Come listen!

This week on "Banter with Ben and Lisa," Ben Mandelker (http://twitter.com/bsideblog) and Lisa Timmons (http://twitter.com/timmonslisa)break down everything you need to know about "Thor: The Dark World." Even if you haven't seen the movie or don't plan to ever see it, hear what they have to say about all the goofy inanity of Asgard. Then it's on to other current events such as Nicolas Cage's lost sex photos. 'Nuff said. Plus, discussion of Zac Efron's broken jaw and Mark Wahlberg's new feud with Tom Cruise. Along the way there's more etiquette from "The Correct Thing in Good Society," and Lisa reads some automatically generated status updates from what-would-i-say.com. Lots of fun on this one. Come listen!

This week on "Banter with Ben and Lisa," we revisit "Gravity" as Lisa weighs in on the space thriller. Spirited debate ensues. Then it's on to Halloween and tales of Ben's costume woes. This leads to a major update on Operation: Seduction (a.k.a. Ben's continued efforts to seduce NBA player Jason Collins). Next Lisa discusses her very close call with the LAX shooter, and then it's on to Kanye West and his adoption of the confederate flag as part of his new personal style. Finally, it's a new segment: Can We Banter It? Ben and Lisa attempt to banter on subjects that are highly foreign to them. This week: drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan as well as the discovery of art stolen by the Nazis. Fun! Come listen!

It's Halloween, and this week's "Banter with Ben and Lisa" is chock full of spooky topics: Patricia Arquette, Nicolas Cage, American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, and of course, Guy Fieri. And that's just the tip. Making things even more fun is that Lisa and Ben are joined by special guests Ronnie Karam (Watch What Crappens) and Marcos Luevanos (writer for The Game). Listen to the foursome get drunk off wine and jump into the Banter Blender! Follow us: http://facebook.com/banterwithbenandlisa

Lisa Timmons is back in LA, y'all! And to celebrate, we've got a brand new episode of "Banter with Ben and Lisa" for you. This week, Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) and Lisa (twitter.com/timmonslisa) get into the Halloween spirit by talking about all sorts of scary things. For Lisa, that means going to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. For Ben, it means telling stories of Yiddish ghosts in his childhood home. There's also a tear-inducing tale of Ben's beleaguered hamster Snowflake, and talk of fall movies including "All Is Lost" and "Bridegroom." Plus, Ben and Lisa go way back to 1986 with "The Great Mouse Detective." Oh, and there's an impassioned discussion about mayonaise and other sundry condiments. Just another day in the Banter Blender! Come listen!

This week on "Banter with Ben and Lisa," we once again go to the listeners for our topics of banter. First up we discuss a nine-year-old who snuck his way onto a Delta flight across the country. Then it's on to other pressing matters such as the Kris and Bruce Jenner breakup, Lamar Odom's drug problems, and the Kanye West feud with Jimmy Kimmel. Oh, and of course we talk about Miley Cyrus on SNL, and later, we discuss the #1 movie at the box office, "Gravity." And here's a fun bonus: we explain how our friend Marcos was involved in launching the international meme of the week: Starbucks Drake Hands! Come listen!