Best Ben Ballard Podcasts (2024)

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The Love of the Father - Ben Woodman 34:22

3d ago34:22

34:22

By Vintage Church LA

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Nature Red in Tooth and Claw 1:07:00

3d ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Sure Look, Sure Listen," the pop culture podcast that takes a pop at culture. In This Episode: Oddity: Mick and Ben delve into the spine-chilling trailer for "Oddity," the latest Irish horror film that's making waves with its eerie atmosphere and compelling narrative. They discuss the film's director, Da…

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Clash of the Castle Review: Unexpected Twists 33:03

4d ago33:03

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What if the recent I Quit match between AJ Styles and Cody Rhodes wasn't as straightforward as it seemed? This episode of Ben and Bash's Team Talks unpacks every twist and turn from Clash of the Castle, starting with our in-depth analysis of that very match for the Undisputed WWE Championship. From initial ratings that wavered as we dissected the a…

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1 Peter Pt. 3: Submit to Government? - Ger Jones 40:01

9d ago40:01

40:01

By Vintage Church LA

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Beetlejuice (1988) 1:13:30

9d ago1:13:30

1:13:30

In this episode of Sure Look Sure Listen, Mick and Ben take a pop at the latest in pop culture. This includes but isn't limited to: Doom The Dark Ages - Discover the latest twist on the classic game as Doomguy takes on medieval foes with an arsenal of inventive weaponry. The Killer’s Game - Ben and Mick analyse the trailer for this action-packed fi…

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FOCUS 2024: Understanding LA Spiritually and Culturally - Jarrett Catlin 59:15

14d ago59:15

59:15

By Vintage Church LA

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FOCUS 2024 Main Tent Session 3 - Jason Ballard 41:08

14d ago41:08

41:08

By Vintage Church LA

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FOCUS 2024: Men's Gathering - Dave Dealy 35:50

14d ago35:50

35:50

By Vintage Church LA

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FOCUS 2024: Women's Gathering - Sarah Jackson 50:49

14d ago50:49

50:49

By Vintage Church LA

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FOCUS 2024 Main Tent Session 1 - Sarah Jackson 38:04

14d ago38:04

38:04

By Vintage Church LA

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FOCUS 2024: Creating a New Dating Culture - Jonny Bell & Cheyenne Jungen 29:52

14d ago29:52

29:52

By Vintage Church LA

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FOCUS 2024: Renaissance, Jesus and Creativity - Jonny Bell & Nick Herbert 1:11:30

14d ago1:11:30

1:11:30

By Vintage Church LA

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FOCUS 2024: Marriage and Parenting in Cultural Chaos - Sarah Reimers 57:14

14d ago57:14

57:14

By Vintage Church LA

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FOCUS 2024: Jesus, Los Angeles, and Social Transformation - Sarah Chase 1:10:32

14d ago1:10:32

1:10:32

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FOCUS 2024 Main Tent Session 2 - John Mark Comer 1:00:16

14d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

By Vintage Church LA

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1 Peter Pt. 2: Ethics of Exile - Ger Jones 45:28

14d ago45:28

45:28

By Vintage Church LA

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The Indomitable Human Spirit 59:21

16d ago59:21

59:21

Welcome to another exciting episode of Sure Look, Sure Listen, your go-to podcast for all things pop culture! In this episode, we cover a whole bunch of stuff, including: Wake Up Dead Men We kick things off with a discussion about the intriguing teaser for the next Knives Out movie, "Wake Up Dead Men." This U2-inspired title has us speculating abou…

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1 Peter - Ger Jones 43:54

18d ago43:54

43:54

By Vintage Church LA

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Gods and their Beginnings 1:15:05

23d ago1:15:05

1:15:05

In this god-packed episode of "Sure Look, Sure Listen," Mick and Ben debate the state of modern cinema; dead or alive and kicking? The episode kicks off with a candid discussion on the decline of big-budget films and why audiences might be turning away. The conversation then shifts to the much-anticipated/ utterly maligned teaser for "The Witcher" …

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King & Queen of the Ring Predictions 19:41

28d ago19:41

19:41

Prepare to step over the top rope and into the electrifying world of pro-wrestling with your ringside commentators, Ben and Bash. We're dishing out a no-holds-barred breakdown of the King of the Ring premium live event, laying out our boldest predictions and speculating on the drama that's about to unfold. From the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship…

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Why Do Snapewives Exist? 1:13:51

1M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

In this episode, Ben and Mick wade through the gross and baffling phenomenon of Snapeism, a bizarre internet cult where fans believe that the fictional character Severus Snape is a spiritual entity guiding their lives. They also discuss the first trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis," exploring its ambitious (by which we mean mental) the…

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J.G. Ballard and the Digital Guillotine 1:09:24

1M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

In this episode, Mick and Ben pay tribute to the legendary Roger Corman, discussing his immense contributions to the film industry and his legacy of low-budget filmmaking. They react to the first images of David Corenswet as Superman, providing their own takes on the new look and the internet’s reactions. Exciting casting news for the upcoming Fant…

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The More of God - Jonny Bell 42:03

1M ago42:03

42:03

By Vintage Church LA

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Ghoulish Gumshoes 1:18:26

1M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

In today's episode of "Sure Look Sure Listen," we mark the passing of Bernard Hill, whose portrayal of Théoden in "The Lord of the Rings" left an indelible mark on cinema. Join us as we react to the latest trailer for "Atlas" and ponder whether JLo's foray into mech action suits her. Then we dive into the trailer for the new season of "The Boys," d…

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My Prayer For You - Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer 39:10

2M ago39:10

39:10

By Vintage Church LA

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Heel Havoc: Wrestling's Master Villains and the Fans Who Love to Hate Them 27:10

2M ago27:10

27:10

Prepare to have your perceptions of wrestling's notorious bad guys both confirmed and challenged as we take you on a tour through the treacherous terrain of wrestling's top heels. Your hosts, Ben and Bash, are about to serve up a medley of betrayal, bravado, and the kind of in-ring treachery that'll have you booing at your speakers. We're turning t…

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Growing Church: Rethinking and Growing in Generosity - Ger Jones 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

By Vintage Church LA

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How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 1:12:40

2M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

In this week's episode, we take a look at the way in which the hopes and fears surrounding the atomic bomb have shaped a good chunk of sci-fi over the last 80 years, from Asimov to Alan Moore. Before we get to that though, there are a host of trailers to react to. We have a bizarre prequel to the lion king in Mufasa, which begs the question; who as…

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The Wrestling Honor Roll Celebrating Legendary Babyfaces 18:11

2M ago18:11

18:11

Ever wondered who'd snag the title of the ultimate babyface in the wrestling ring? Buckle up, fellow grappling enthusiasts, Ben and Bash of Tag Team Talk are about to rumble through the pantheon of pro-wrestling's greatest heroes. Our latest episode is a no-holds-barred debate where we punch our way through a list that boasts names like WWE Women's…

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Ezra Claytan Daniels and Ben Passmore - from the Archive

2M ago

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As part of the 20th anniversary commemoration of Words and Pictures, we revisit our October 2018 conversation with Ezra Claytan Daniels and Ben Passmore. Ezra and Ben grew up loving comics and science fiction, and have expanded both genres to address pressing issues of ...By KBOO Community Radio

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These Vampires are Too Damn Sexy! 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Join hosts Mick and Ben in this week’s thrilling episode of Sure Look, Sure Listen as they navigate the latest and greatest in pop culture. The episode kicks off with a detailed look at Marvel's odd choice reboot of the Ultimates series, followed by a dive into the suspense and terror of M. Night Shyamalan’s newest thriller set at a Taylor Swift co…

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Growing Church: What’s our Plan For Discipleship - Ger Jones 42:36

2M ago42:36

42:36

By Vintage Church LA

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Dream Match Mania: Wrestling's Greatest Hypothetical Battles Unleashed 40:40

2M ago40:40

40:40

Imagine the electrifying mic-dropping pyrotechnics of a verbal duel between The Miz vs MJF with all the intensity of the rumble between Big E vs Powerhouse Hobbs. Buckle up, wrestling fans, because that's just the teaser for this week's fantasy-fueled episode where we unleash our ultimate dream matches, pitting the current roster of talent from WWE…

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Exhumed: Ladyhawke (1985) 1:19:48

2M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

In this episode of Sure Look, Sure Listen, Mick and Ben explore a whole bunch of stuff. The episode features a heated discussion on the Adeptus Custodes Lady controversy in Warhammer 40K, reactions to the latest trailers, including "Dark Matter" and "Dead Boy Detectives," as well as a lively review of "Joker: Foilé À Deux." The conversation heats u…

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Wrestling Futures Unveiled: Champion Predictions and Title Reign Speculations 32:31

2M ago32:31

32:31

Prepare to have your WWE championship landscape completely reimagined as your favorite wrestling father-son duo. Ben and Bash, grapple with the future of NXT and main roster glory. We're not just throwing names into the ring; we're mapping out the ascension of potential superstars like Fallon Henley, who's poised to clinch the first Women's North A…

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Growing Church in Discipleship - Ger Jones 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

By Vintage Church LA

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Breaking Down the Best and Worst of WrestleMania 40 Night 2 13:48

2M ago13:48

13:48

Join us, Ben and Bash, as we unpack the spectacular moments from WrestleMania 40 Night 2 that had the wrestling world buzzing! From Drew McIntyre's intense face-off with Seth Rollins to Damian Priest's show-stealing World Heavyweight Championship win, we break down the high-octane clashes and the unforgettable Philly street fight that tipped the sc…

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Tag Team Talk: WrestleMania 40 Night 1 - Epic Recaps and Match Grades 17:41

2M ago17:41

17:41

Prepare to be body-slammed by nostalgia and electrifying forecasts as we commemorate four decades of WrestleMania glory! Tag Team Talk Ben and Bash are your ringside announcers for a night one recap that's as thrilling as a top-rope dive. We're sizing up Rhea Ripley's nail-biting title defense and scaling the heights of the Tag Team Championship La…

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Tessa Hulls - Feeding Ghosts

2M ago

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Tessa Hulls' debut as an author is the sprawling graphic memoir Feeding Ghosts, a story of her own family, of survival and madness and love, seen through the lens of three generations of women and covering nearly a century of Chinese history.Tessa is an illustrator, pa...By KBOO Community Radio

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Tessa Hulls - Feeding Ghosts - Expanded Audio

2M ago

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In this extended conversation with Feeding Ghosts author Tessa Hulls, we spend an extra 20 minutes digging into the story of her family's struggles and of a graphic memoir nine years in the making.Feeding Ghosts is a sprawling saga of survival and madness and love, seen...By KBOO Community Radio

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Growing Church as Family - Ger Jones 42:19

2M ago42:19

42:19

By Vintage Church LA

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What the Hell is Euro Jank? 56:32

2M ago56:32

56:32

Look lads, Ben was in a bit of a rush this week, so the topic of What Even is a Euro Jank game got short shrift. But at least we covered lots of other stuff, including: 1:45 Get yourself a Jim Lee piece. Reasonable prices guaranteed! 7:00 Ben’s Billionaire Bulletin 9:40 Avengelyne getting a move for some reason? 15:10 Abigail Trailer 2 tells you ev…

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Easter - Ger Jones 37:04

3M ago37:04

37:04

By Vintage Church LA

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Good Friday - Jonny Bell 24:34

3M ago24:34

24:34

By Vintage Church LA

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Who the hell is the Goblin Queen? 1:12:35

3M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Mick and Ben try to figure out what the hell is up with Madelyne Pryor, in all and anyways. 1:30 Unfrosted - the latest in the “Look at how we made this product” movies 11:00 Them is an anthology horror series that we completely missed. 16:30 Disney’s Civil War 20:45 3 Body Problem Spoiler review and highlights 34:30 We are obsessed with X-Men 97: …

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Fasting Pt 4: To Stand with the Poor - John Mark Comer 53:52

3M ago53:52

53:52

By Vintage Church LA

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The Four Body Problem 1:13:53

3M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

This week on the Sure Look, Sure Listen Podcast, join us as we journey through the universes of science fiction and pop culture with an episode bursting at the seams with analysis, speculation, and nostalgia. Here's what we're unpacking: 'The Three Body Problem' Analysis: From Liu Cixin's original novels to the Netflix adaptation, we delve into the…

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A Very Irish Otherworld 1:10:55

3M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

Just in time to be two days late for Paddy’s Day, Mick and Ben take a look at other worlds in Irish Myth and Legend. 1:45 Awful week for Marvel 11:00 Breathe looks pretty generic, doesn’t it? 16:00 Rebel Moon : Scargiver 24:20 People don’t seem to hate the Crow trailer? 30:00 Ben reviews / explains Delicious in Dungeon 39:25 A look at Irish Myths o…

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Fasting Pt 3: Amplify Prayer - John Mark Comer 44:53

3M ago44:53

44:53

By Vintage Church LA

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Darrin Bell - The Talk

3M ago

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Darrin Bell has been a professional cartoonist since his teenage days, and his syndicated comic strips Rudy Park and Candorville are longtime reader favorites. He was the first African-American to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning, and his debut gra...By KBOO Community Radio

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