The Bender Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:50 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:50 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://www.benderlounge.com http://www.benderlounge.com https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/c/a/9/7ca98204c9376a65 The Bender no episodic no Step inside THE BENDER lounge with your host Ben Harvey, on-air personality at SiriusXM's BPM channel and 92.3 Now in NYC. Unwind and rewind through the past week's pop culture buzz and music beats along with special guest comedians, EDM DJs, and off-the- Just Getting Started Just Getting Started Sat, 21 Dec 2013 17:55:00 +0000 New blood is bad blood. That's what Renee Graziano says about the new season of "Mob Wives" on VH1. What better way to end the year than with a pill-popping Staten Island gal whose family has alleged ties to the mob! Actually, Renee gives us a heartfelt insight into her addictions and tells us about the toll the show has taken on her. Then we delve into "Best of The Bender," as any year-end show should, with year-end hijinks from Andy Cohen, Kristin Johnston, Ryan O'Connell, and more. Plus, speaking of new blood, Ben has a big announcement about where The Bender is ending up next. Hope you'll come along for the ride!

]]> New blood is bad blood. That's what Renee Graziano says about the new season of "Mob Wives" on VH1. What better way to end the year than with a pill-popping Staten Island gal whose family has alleged ties to the mob! Actually, Renee gives us a heartfelt insight into her addictions and tells us about the toll the show has taken on her. Then we delve into "Best of The Bender," as any year-end show should, with year-end hijinks from Andy Cohen, Kristin Johnston, Ryan O'Connell, and more. Plus, speaking of new blood, Ben has a big announcement about where The Bender is ending up next. Hope you'll come along for the ride!

]]> 55:15 false full New blood is bad blood. That's what Renee Graziano says about the new season of "Mob Wives" on VH1. What better way to end the year than with a pill-popping Staten Island gal whose family has alleged ties to the mob! Actually, Renee gives us a heartfelt insight into her addictions and tells us about the toll the show has taken on her. Then we delve into "Best of The Bender," as any year-end show should, with year-end hijinks from Andy Cohen, Kristin Johnston, Ryan O'Connell, and more. Plus, speaking of new blood, Ben has a big announcement about where The Bender is ending up next. Hope you'll come along for the ride!New blood is bad blood. That's what Renee Graziano says about the new season of "Mob Wives" on VH1. What better way to end the year than with a pill-popping Staten Island gal whose family has alleged ties to the mob! Actually, Renee gives us a heartfelt insight into her addictions and tells us about the toll the show has taken on her. Then we delve into "Best of The Bender," as any year-end show should, with year-end hijinks from Andy Cohen, Kristin Johnston, Ryan O'Connell, and more. Plus, speaking of new blood, Ben has a big announcement about where The Bender is ending up next. Hope you'll come along for the ride! Evacuate The Dancefloor Evacuate The Dancefloor Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:58:02 +0000
The final MixTape of 2013 is here, thanks to Atlanta's own Ian Yack (@definitelyian). To celebrate the January launch of the 90s/2K Dance channel on SiriusXM, Ian put together his favorite 90s/2K dance tracks into this end-of-year mix. Tune in to the next episode for a big announcement about The Bender! Thanks for all your support in 2013.
Somewhere (Extended Mix)  - DJ Mog Feat Sarah Lynn          
Gold (Hakimakli Extended Remix) - Antoine Clamaran               
Do What U Like (Dave Aude Dub Remix) - Bad Boy Bill                    
In My Head (Les Boyz Electro Remix) -  Jason Derülo                   
Better Than Her (Mixin Marc And Tony Svedja Remix) -  Matisse                          
3 (Esmee Bit Error Does Aude Radio) - Britney Spears                 
Get Outta My Way (7th Heaven Remix) - Kylie Minogue                   
Evacuate the Dancefloor - Cascada                        
Waking Up In Vegas (Calvin Harris Mix) - Katy Perry                   
When Love Takes Over (Original Club) -  David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowla  
Me & Myself (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) -   Bendj feat. Sushy                   
Forever (Cahill Club Mix) - Chris Brown
]]> 58:35 false full The final MixTape of 2013 is here, thanks to Atlanta's own Ian Yack (@definitelyian). To celebrate the January launch of the 90s/2K Dance channel on SiriusXM, Ian put together his favorite 90s/2K dance tracks into this end-of-year mix. Tune in to the next episode for a big announcement about The Bender! Thanks for all your support in 2013. Somewhere (Extended Mix)  - DJ Mog Feat Sarah Lynn           Gold (Hakimakli Extended Remix) - Antoine Clamaran                Do What U Like (Dave Aude Dub Remix) - Bad Boy Bill                     In My Head (Les Boyz Electro Remix) -  Jason Derülo                    Better Than Her (Mixin Marc And Tony Svedja Remix) -  Matisse                           3 (Esmee Bit Error Does Aude Radio) - Britney Spears                  Get Outta My Way (7th Heaven Remix) - Kylie Minogue                    Evacuate the Dancefloor - Cascada                         Waking Up In Vegas (Calvin Harris Mix) - Katy Perry                    When Love Takes Over (Original Club) -  David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowla   Me & Myself (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) -   Bendj feat. Sushy                    Forever (Cahill Club Mix) - Chris BrownThe final MixTape of 2013 is here, thanks to Atlanta's own Ian Yack (@definitelyian). To celebrate the January launch of the 90s/2K Dance channel on SiriusXM, Ian put together his favorite 90s/2K dance tracks into this end-of-year mix. Tune in to the next episode for a big announcement about The Bender! Thanks for all your support in 2013. Somewhere (Extended Mix)  - DJ Mog Feat Sarah Lynn           Gold (Hakimakli Extended Remix) - Antoine Clamaran                Do What U Like (Dave Aude Dub Remix) - Bad Boy Bill                     In My Head (Les Boyz Electro Remix) -  Jason Derülo                    Better Than Her (Mixin Marc And Tony Svedja Remix) -  Matisse                           3 (Esmee Bit Error Does Aude Radio) - Britney Spears                  Get Outta My Way (7th Heaven Remix) - Kylie Minogue                    Evacuate the Dancefloor - Cascada                         Waking Up In Vegas (Calvin Harris Mix) - Katy Perry                    When Love Takes Over (Original Club) -  David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowla   Me & Myself (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) -   Bendj feat. Sushy                    Forever (Cahill Club Mix) - Chris Brown At The End of The Day At The End of The Day Thu, 05 Dec 2013 03:22:50 +0000 The cast of Hunting Season is here to give us a taste of what you can expect from season 2, which will happen once you donate to their Kickstarter campaign! Stars Ben Baur, Jake Manabat, Marc Sinoway, and the show's brainchild Jon Marcus also crowd around the microphones to play a sexy game of "Boink, Marry, Kill." Then Sharknado star Cassie Scerbo calls in to talk about her uber-successful SyFi movie and its followup, Beast of The Bering Sea. What does she think of Tara Reid…and is she aware her fans are obsessed with her feet? Find out. And finally, it's the triumphant return of Banker Bro. In this installment of Bender vs. Banker Bro we discuss Fireball whiskey, pocket squares, XBox One…and straight guys' new worst nightmare: the Lulu app.

]]> The cast of Hunting Season is here to give us a taste of what you can expect from season 2, which will happen once you donate to their Kickstarter campaign! Stars Ben Baur, Jake Manabat, Marc Sinoway, and the show's brainchild Jon Marcus also crowd around the microphones to play a sexy game of "Boink, Marry, Kill." Then Sharknado star Cassie Scerbo calls in to talk about her uber-successful SyFi movie and its followup, Beast of The Bering Sea. What does she think of Tara Reid…and is she aware her fans are obsessed with her feet? Find out. And finally, it's the triumphant return of Banker Bro. In this installment of Bender vs. Banker Bro we discuss Fireball whiskey, pocket squares, XBox One…and straight guys' new worst nightmare: the Lulu app.

]]> 55:10 false full The cast of Hunting Season is here to give us a taste of what you can expect from season 2, which will happen once you donate to their Kickstarter campaign! Stars Ben Baur, Jake Manabat, Marc Sinoway, and the show's brainchild Jon Marcus also crowd around the microphones to play a sexy game of "Boink, Marry, Kill." Then Sharknado star Cassie Scerbo calls in to talk about her uber-successful SyFi movie and its followup, Beast of The Bering Sea. What does she think of Tara Reid…and is she aware her fans are obsessed with her feet? Find out. And finally, it's the triumphant return of Banker Bro. In this installment of Bender vs. Banker Bro we discuss Fireball whiskey, pocket squares, XBox One…and straight guys' new worst nightmare: the Lulu app.The cast of Hunting Season is here to give us a taste of what you can expect from season 2, which will happen once you donate to their Kickstarter campaign! Stars Ben Baur, Jake Manabat, Marc Sinoway, and the show's brainchild Jon Marcus also crowd around the microphones to play a sexy game of "Boink, Marry, Kill." Then Sharknado star Cassie Scerbo calls in to talk about her uber-successful SyFi movie and its followup, Beast of The Bering Sea. What does she think of Tara Reid…and is she aware her fans are obsessed with her feet? Find out. And finally, it's the triumphant return of Banker Bro. In this installment of Bender vs. Banker Bro we discuss Fireball whiskey, pocket squares, XBox One…and straight guys' new worst nightmare: the Lulu app. Los Feeling Los Feeling Thu, 21 Nov 2013 04:31:41 +0000 Comedian John Early is back, bookending this episode of The Bender with his boyish charm and incredible wit. Find out all about his "revealing" photoshoot with a baby, as well as news about where you can see John live and in the flesh. Then Xosha Roquemore from The Mindy Project, Precious, and GBF calls in. What's her career as a self-described "blacktress" like? Also hear about her brief experiences with the Tinder app. And Frank Lowe aka @gayathomedad comes in studio to reveal his fondness for tweeting about uggs and pumpkin spiced lattes and white girls…all while being a real-life stay at home gay dad. Bundle up and click play; it's all on this episode of The Bender!

]]> Comedian John Early is back, bookending this episode of The Bender with his boyish charm and incredible wit. Find out all about his "revealing" photoshoot with a baby, as well as news about where you can see John live and in the flesh. Then Xosha Roquemore from The Mindy Project, Precious, and GBF calls in. What's her career as a self-described "blacktress" like? Also hear about her brief experiences with the Tinder app. And Frank Lowe aka @gayathomedad comes in studio to reveal his fondness for tweeting about uggs and pumpkin spiced lattes and white girls…all while being a real-life stay at home gay dad. Bundle up and click play; it's all on this episode of The Bender!

]]> 51:56 true full Comedian John Early is back, bookending this episode of The Bender with his boyish charm and incredible wit. Find out all about his "revealing" photoshoot with a baby, as well as news about where you can see John live and in the flesh. Then Xosha Roquemore from The Mindy Project, Precious, and GBF calls in. What's her career as a self-described "blacktress" like? Also hear about her brief experiences with the Tinder app. And Frank Lowe aka @gayathomedad comes in studio to reveal his fondness for tweeting about uggs and pumpkin spiced lattes and white girls…all while being a real-life stay at home gay dad. Bundle up and click play; it's all on this episode of The Bender!Comedian John Early is back, bookending this episode of The Bender with his boyish charm and incredible wit. Find out all about his "revealing" photoshoot with a baby, as well as news about where you can see John live and in the flesh. Then Xosha Roquemore from The Mindy Project, Precious, and GBF calls in. What's her career as a self-described "blacktress" like? Also hear about her brief experiences with the Tinder app. And Frank Lowe aka @gayathomedad comes in studio to reveal his fondness for tweeting about uggs and pumpkin spiced lattes and white girls…all while being a real-life stay at home gay dad. Bundle up and click play; it's all on this episode of The Bender! MixTape: Winter is Coming MixTape: Winter is Coming Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:00:00 +0000 It's only November and already there's snow across the country! Winter is coming, but DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami is here to heat us up again. It's another edition of The Bender MixTape! 

]]> It's only November and already there's snow across the country! Winter is coming, but DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami is here to heat us up again. It's another edition of The Bender MixTape!

]]> 55:36 true full It's only November and already there's snow across the country! Winter is coming, but DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami is here to heat us up again. It's another edition of The Bender MixTape! It's only November and already there's snow across the country! Winter is coming, but DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami is here to heat us up again. It's another edition of The Bender MixTape!  Miss Mood Miss Mood Thu, 07 Nov 2013 04:28:33 +0000 Kristin Chenoweth is headed to Vegas to ring in the new year, so consider her appearance on The Bender as practice for sin city. Hear about Kristin's new Twitter-trending haircut, her thoughts on Britney, and her affection for hairless cats. Then Caroline Moss from @yourawaymessage explains how she came up with one of the most recent viral twitter feeds, all while sitting on a bus listening to Dave Matthews Band. And Molly Tarlov, star of Awkward on MTV, calls in to talk about what it's like to play a bitch on TV…and how that affects perceptions of her in real life. Don't miss Molly in 2014's GBF movie, along with former Bender guest JoJo!

]]> Kristin Chenoweth is headed to Vegas to ring in the new year, so consider her appearance on The Bender as practice for sin city. Hear about Kristin's new Twitter-trending haircut, her thoughts on Britney, and her affection for hairless cats. Then Caroline Moss from @yourawaymessage explains how she came up with one of the most recent viral twitter feeds, all while sitting on a bus listening to Dave Matthews Band. And Molly Tarlov, star of Awkward on MTV, calls in to talk about what it's like to play a bitch on TV…and how that affects perceptions of her in real life. Don't miss Molly in 2014's GBF movie, along with former Bender guest JoJo!

]]> 54:22 true full Kristin Chenoweth is headed to Vegas to ring in the new year, so consider her appearance on The Bender as practice for sin city. Hear about Kristin's new Twitter-trending haircut, her thoughts on Britney, and her affection for hairless cats. Then Caroline Moss from @yourawaymessage explains how she came up with one of the most recent viral twitter feeds, all while sitting on a bus listening to Dave Matthews Band. And Molly Tarlov, star of Awkward on MTV, calls in to talk about what it's like to play a bitch on TV…and how that affects perceptions of her in real life. Don't miss Molly in 2014's GBF movie, along with former Bender guest JoJo!Kristin Chenoweth is headed to Vegas to ring in the new year, so consider her appearance on The Bender as practice for sin city. Hear about Kristin's new Twitter-trending haircut, her thoughts on Britney, and her affection for hairless cats. Then Caroline Moss from @yourawaymessage explains how she came up with one of the most recent viral twitter feeds, all while sitting on a bus listening to Dave Matthews Band. And Molly Tarlov, star of Awkward on MTV, calls in to talk about what it's like to play a bitch on TV…and how that affects perceptions of her in real life. Don't miss Molly in 2014's GBF movie, along with former Bender guest JoJo! Boys Boys Thu, 31 Oct 2013 03:32:24 +0000 Happy Halloween! There's not much scary about Shalyah Evans, star of MTV's Girl Code (possibly Ben's favorite guilty pleasure on TV). The very funny comedienne discusses her comedy improv roots and coaches Ben on how to deal with love in the Internet age. Troye Sivan is only 18 and yet has one million youtube subscribers. What made this Australian Internet celebrity so famous? Tune in and find out. And then Dan D'Addario from Salon.com also joins The Bender, talking everything from Meghan McCain to Bethenny Frankel to his viral @SATC3Quel Twitter feed.

]]> Happy Halloween! There's not much scary about Shalyah Evans, star of MTV's Girl Code (possibly Ben's favorite guilty pleasure on TV). The very funny comedienne discusses her comedy improv roots and coaches Ben on how to deal with love in the Internet age. Troye Sivan is only 18 and yet has one million youtube subscribers. What made this Australian Internet celebrity so famous? Tune in and find out. And then Dan D'Addario from Salon.com also joins The Bender, talking everything from Meghan McCain to Bethenny Frankel to his viral @SATC3Quel Twitter feed.

]]> 59:00 false full Happy Halloween! There's not much scary about Shalyah Evans, star of MTV's Girl Code (possibly Ben's favorite guilty pleasure on TV). The very funny comedienne discusses her comedy improv roots and coaches Ben on how to deal with love in the Internet age. Troye Sivan is only 18 and yet has one million youtube subscribers. What made this Australian Internet celebrity so famous? Tune in and find out. And then Dan D'Addario from Salon.com also joins The Bender, talking everything from Meghan McCain to Bethenny Frankel to his viral @SATC3Quel Twitter feed.Happy Halloween! There's not much scary about Shalyah Evans, star of MTV's Girl Code (possibly Ben's favorite guilty pleasure on TV). The very funny comedienne discusses her comedy improv roots and coaches Ben on how to deal with love in the Internet age. Troye Sivan is only 18 and yet has one million youtube subscribers. What made this Australian Internet celebrity so famous? Tune in and find out. And then Dan D'Addario from Salon.com also joins The Bender, talking everything from Meghan McCain to Bethenny Frankel to his viral @SATC3Quel Twitter feed. Dear Boy Dear Boy Thu, 24 Oct 2013 04:09:26 +0000 It's a full house on this episode, as comedians Dave Coulier and Eliot Glazer join the show! Former Uncle Joey from Full House star Dave Coulier calls in to come clean about whether or not he's the man Alanis Morrissette wrote about in "You Oughta Know." (Signs point to yes.) He's also got some uncle-y advice for Miley Cyrus. Then meet comedic genius Eliot Glazer, who waxes poetic about everything from overused hashtags to his love/hate feelings for @thedaveywavey. Trust us, #hilarityensues. 

]]> It's a full house on this episode, as comedians Dave Coulier and Eliot Glazer join the show! Former Uncle Joey from Full House star Dave Coulier calls in to come clean about whether or not he's the man Alanis Morrissette wrote about in "You Oughta Know." (Signs point to yes.) He's also got some uncle-y advice for Miley Cyrus. Then meet comedic genius Eliot Glazer, who waxes poetic about everything from overused hashtags to his love/hate feelings for @thedaveywavey. Trust us, #hilarityensues.

]]> 52:58 true full It's a full house on this episode, as comedians Dave Coulier and Eliot Glazer join the show! Former Uncle Joey from Full House star Dave Coulier calls in to come clean about whether or not he's the man Alanis Morrissette wrote about in "You Oughta Know." (Signs point to yes.) He's also got some uncle-y advice for Miley Cyrus. Then meet comedic genius Eliot Glazer, who waxes poetic about everything from overused hashtags to his love/hate feelings for @thedaveywavey. Trust us, #hilarityensues. It's a full house on this episode, as comedians Dave Coulier and Eliot Glazer join the show! Former Uncle Joey from Full House star Dave Coulier calls in to come clean about whether or not he's the man Alanis Morrissette wrote about in "You Oughta Know." (Signs point to yes.) He's also got some uncle-y advice for Miley Cyrus. Then meet comedic genius Eliot Glazer, who waxes poetic about everything from overused hashtags to his love/hate feelings for @thedaveywavey. Trust us, #hilarityensues.  MixTape: ATL Pride MixTape: ATL Pride Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:59:51 +0000 Who says Pride is over once summer is? Atlanta sure doesn't. The Bender journeyed down to ATL Pride to celebrate with Chevrolet, a proud Pride sponsor. From the Georgia Aquarium to Piedmont Park to the parade down Peachtree, Atlanta Pride doesn't disappoint. Join Ben on his adventures and meet the awesome ATL folks who made it a trip to remember. Thanks to GM's Diversity Communications for an excellent trip! Soundtrack provided by DJ Blacklow! Follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his podcast.

]]> Who says Pride is over once summer is? Atlanta sure doesn't. The Bender journeyed down to ATL Pride to celebrate with Chevrolet, a proud Pride sponsor. From the Georgia Aquarium to Piedmont Park to the parade down Peachtree, Atlanta Pride doesn't disappoint. Join Ben on his adventures and meet the awesome ATL folks who made it a trip to remember. Thanks to GM's Diversity Communications for an excellent trip! Soundtrack provided by DJ Blacklow! Follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his podcast.

]]> 59:58 false full Who says Pride is over once summer is? Atlanta sure doesn't. The Bender journeyed down to ATL Pride to celebrate with Chevrolet, a proud Pride sponsor. From the Georgia Aquarium to Piedmont Park to the parade down Peachtree, Atlanta Pride doesn't disappoint. Join Ben on his adventures and meet the awesome ATL folks who made it a trip to remember. Thanks to GM's Diversity Communications for an excellent trip! Soundtrack provided by DJ Blacklow! Follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his podcast.Who says Pride is over once summer is? Atlanta sure doesn't. The Bender journeyed down to ATL Pride to celebrate with Chevrolet, a proud Pride sponsor. From the Georgia Aquarium to Piedmont Park to the parade down Peachtree, Atlanta Pride doesn't disappoint. Join Ben on his adventures and meet the awesome ATL folks who made it a trip to remember. Thanks to GM's Diversity Communications for an excellent trip! Soundtrack provided by DJ Blacklow! Follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his podcast. Take Your Mind Off Take Your Mind Off Thu, 10 Oct 2013 01:28:09 +0000 Dave Karger, Meghan McCain, and Mike Tyson all join the 40th episode of The Bender! Chief Fandango correspondent (and the very handsome) Dave Karger explains the pressure involved in being a famed "oscarologist" and whether or not he gets nervous interviewing the likes of Jake Gyllenhaal. Meghan McCain has a new show called Raising McCain, but don't you dare compare it to Sarah Palin's Alaska (oops). Also find out her opinions on dirty guys with tattoos, d*ck pics, and a certain Salon.com writer who said some not-too-nice things about her. And finally, Mike Tyson (yes, that Mike Tyson) calls in ostensibly to talk about his docu-series Being Mike Tyson, but in reality only wants to talk about one thing…and his publicist is none too pleased. In fact, this interview ends up with a dial tone. Say what? The Bender's 40th episode is a doozy. Dig in.

]]> Dave Karger, Meghan McCain, and Mike Tyson all join the 40th episode of The Bender! Chief Fandango correspondent (and the very handsome) Dave Karger explains the pressure involved in being a famed "oscarologist" and whether or not he gets nervous interviewing the likes of Jake Gyllenhaal. Meghan McCain has a new show called Raising McCain, but don't you dare compare it to Sarah Palin's Alaska (oops). Also find out her opinions on dirty guys with tattoos, d*ck pics, and a certain Salon.com writer who said some not-too-nice things about her. And finally, Mike Tyson (yes, that Mike Tyson) calls in ostensibly to talk about his docu-series Being Mike Tyson, but in reality only wants to talk about one thing…and his publicist is none too pleased. In fact, this interview ends up with a dial tone. Say what? The Bender's 40th episode is a doozy. Dig in.

]]> 54:03 true full Dave Karger, Meghan McCain, and Mike Tyson all join the 40th episode of The Bender! Chief Fandango correspondent (and the very handsome) Dave Karger explains the pressure involved in being a famed "oscarologist" and whether or not he gets nervous interviewing the likes of Jake Gyllenhaal. Meghan McCain has a new show called Raising McCain, but don't you dare compare it to Sarah Palin's Alaska (oops). Also find out her opinions on dirty guys with tattoos, d*ck pics, and a certain Salon.com writer who said some not-too-nice things about her. And finally, Mike Tyson (yes, that Mike Tyson) calls in ostensibly to talk about his docu-series Being Mike Tyson, but in reality only wants to talk about one thing…and his publicist is none too pleased. In fact, this interview ends up with a dial tone. Say what? The Bender's 40th episode is a doozy. Dig in.Dave Karger, Meghan McCain, and Mike Tyson all join the 40th episode of The Bender! Chief Fandango correspondent (and the very handsome) Dave Karger explains the pressure involved in being a famed "oscarologist" and whether or not he gets nervous interviewing the likes of Jake Gyllenhaal. Meghan McCain has a new show called Raising McCain, but don't you dare compare it to Sarah Palin's Alaska (oops). Also find out her opinions on dirty guys with tattoos, d*ck pics, and a certain Salon.com writer who said some not-too-nice things about her. And finally, Mike Tyson (yes, that Mike Tyson) calls in ostensibly to talk about his docu-series Being Mike Tyson, but in reality only wants to talk about one thing…and his publicist is none too pleased. In fact, this interview ends up with a dial tone. Say what? The Bender's 40th episode is a doozy. Dig in. MixTape: Royals MixTape: Royals Thu, 03 Oct 2013 01:17:12 +0000 Los Angeles superstar DJ Drew G brings us his debut Bender MixTape this week. We'd give you a track-listing but there are soooo many songs packed into this mix you'll have to tune in to digest them all. Happen to be in Sydney, Australia? Go check him out spinning on October 6th. Otherwise, visit www.djdrewg.com for his complete tour schedule. Enjoy!

]]> Los Angeles superstar DJ Drew G brings us his debut Bender MixTape this week. We'd give you a track-listing but there are soooo many songs packed into this mix you'll have to tune in to digest them all. Happen to be in Sydney, Australia? Go check him out spinning on October 6th. Otherwise, visit www.djdrewg.com for his complete tour schedule. Enjoy!

]]> 59:22 false full Los Angeles superstar DJ Drew G brings us his debut Bender MixTape this week. We'd give you a track-listing but there are soooo many songs packed into this mix you'll have to tune in to digest them all. Happen to be in Sydney, Australia? Go check him out spinning on October 6th. Otherwise, visit www.djdrewg.com for his complete tour schedule. Enjoy!Los Angeles superstar DJ Drew G brings us his debut Bender MixTape this week. We'd give you a track-listing but there are soooo many songs packed into this mix you'll have to tune in to digest them all. Happen to be in Sydney, Australia? Go check him out spinning on October 6th. Otherwise, visit www.djdrewg.com for his complete tour schedule. Enjoy! Check Their Fridge Check Their Fridge Thu, 26 Sep 2013 03:00:17 +0000 Mo Rocca goes on his first official Bender with Ben, and they cover both high-brow (The New Yorker, Breaking Bad) and low-brow (Miley Cyrus vs. Cher). Plus Mo reflects on what his on-air "coming out" moment was like and how the media reacted to it. Be sure to watch season 2 of "My Grandmother's Ravioli" Wednesdays at 8pm ET on Cooking Channel. Then the supper funny/handsome Julian McCullough calls in to dish on former Bender guest Whitney Cummings, gay scavenger hunts, and his fondness for Morrissey. Check him out on tour this fall. And stick around for dessert, that is, if Ben stocks any in his refrigerator! John Stonehill from the newly viral blog Check Their Fridge analyzes the contents of people's fridge to determine how date-worthy (and bang-worthy) they are. Dig in!

]]> Mo Rocca goes on his first official Bender with Ben, and they cover both high-brow (The New Yorker, Breaking Bad) and low-brow (Miley Cyrus vs. Cher). Plus Mo reflects on what his on-air "coming out" moment was like and how the media reacted to it. Be sure to watch season 2 of "My Grandmother's Ravioli" Wednesdays at 8pm ET on Cooking Channel. Then the supper funny/handsome Julian McCullough calls in to dish on former Bender guest Whitney Cummings, gay scavenger hunts, and his fondness for Morrissey. Check him out on tour this fall. And stick around for dessert, that is, if Ben stocks any in his refrigerator! John Stonehill from the newly viral blog Check Their Fridge analyzes the contents of people's fridge to determine how date-worthy (and bang-worthy) they are. Dig in!

]]> 57:34 true full Mo Rocca goes on his first official Bender with Ben, and they cover both high-brow (The New Yorker, Breaking Bad) and low-brow (Miley Cyrus vs. Cher). Plus Mo reflects on what his on-air "coming out" moment was like and how the media reacted to it. Be sure to watch season 2 of "My Grandmother's Ravioli" Wednesdays at 8pm ET on Cooking Channel. Then the supper funny/handsome Julian McCullough calls in to dish on former Bender guest Whitney Cummings, gay scavenger hunts, and his fondness for Morrissey. Check him out on tour this fall. And stick around for dessert, that is, if Ben stocks any in his refrigerator! John Stonehill from the newly viral blog Check Their Fridge analyzes the contents of people's fridge to determine how date-worthy (and bang-worthy) they are. Dig in!Mo Rocca goes on his first official Bender with Ben, and they cover both high-brow (The New Yorker, Breaking Bad) and low-brow (Miley Cyrus vs. Cher). Plus Mo reflects on what his on-air "coming out" moment was like and how the media reacted to it. Be sure to watch season 2 of "My Grandmother's Ravioli" Wednesdays at 8pm ET on Cooking Channel. Then the supper funny/handsome Julian McCullough calls in to dish on former Bender guest Whitney Cummings, gay scavenger hunts, and his fondness for Morrissey. Check him out on tour this fall. And stick around for dessert, that is, if Ben stocks any in his refrigerator! John Stonehill from the newly viral blog Check Their Fridge analyzes the contents of people's fridge to determine how date-worthy (and bang-worthy) they are. Dig in! You Make Me You Make Me Thu, 19 Sep 2013 03:01:12 +0000 Fresh off his appearance on "Watch What Happens Live," Real World's Danny Roberts returns to The Bender to tell us all the deets. We also get the real story (finally!) on what went down in that confessional room in New Orleans, plus the final answer to the question: were those naked pics real? Then, Carey O'Donnell from Paper Magazine (and one of the masterminds behind @nottildaswinton) comes on to talk about his love of Real Housewives' Danielle Staub and his affinity for American Eagle store managers. It's all in a day's work…dig in.

]]> Fresh off his appearance on "Watch What Happens Live," Real World's Danny Roberts returns to The Bender to tell us all the deets. We also get the real story (finally!) on what went down in that confessional room in New Orleans, plus the final answer to the question: were those naked pics real? Then, Carey O'Donnell from Paper Magazine (and one of the masterminds behind @nottildaswinton) comes on to talk about his love of Real Housewives' Danielle Staub and his affinity for American Eagle store managers. It's all in a day's work…dig in.

]]> 50:14 true full Fresh off his appearance on "Watch What Happens Live," Real World's Danny Roberts returns to The Bender to tell us all the deets. We also get the real story (finally!) on what went down in that confessional room in New Orleans, plus the final answer to the question: were those naked pics real? Then, Carey O'Donnell from Paper Magazine (and one of the masterminds behind @nottildaswinton) comes on to talk about his love of Real Housewives' Danielle Staub and his affinity for American Eagle store managers. It's all in a day's work…dig in.Fresh off his appearance on "Watch What Happens Live," Real World's Danny Roberts returns to The Bender to tell us all the deets. We also get the real story (finally!) on what went down in that confessional room in New Orleans, plus the final answer to the question: were those naked pics real? Then, Carey O'Donnell from Paper Magazine (and one of the masterminds behind @nottildaswinton) comes on to talk about his love of Real Housewives' Danielle Staub and his affinity for American Eagle store managers. It's all in a day's work…dig in. The Funny Hoes Episode The Funny Hoes Episode Thu, 12 Sep 2013 03:30:00 +0000 Whitney Cummings joins this episode of The Bender, on the heels of her big birthday celebration. Find out why Whitney thinks she has Benjamin Button syndrome, whether or not her dog is named after a Real Housewife, and why she developed a princess complex as a child. Then, we're joined by another funny chick, Nicole Byer, who ain't afraid to use her foul mouth, both on TV and on The Bender. What's her opinion on dating ginger guys? She's got one, for sure. And finally, meet comedian John Early, aka @bejohnce, who grew up in the south with ministers as parents and lived to tell about it. Three funny hoes…plus Ben…on this episode! Click play.

]]> Whitney Cummings joins this episode of The Bender, on the heels of her big birthday celebration. Find out why Whitney thinks she has Benjamin Button syndrome, whether or not her dog is named after a Real Housewife, and why she developed a princess complex as a child. Then, we're joined by another funny chick, Nicole Byer, who ain't afraid to use her foul mouth, both on TV and on The Bender. What's her opinion on dating ginger guys? She's got one, for sure. And finally, meet comedian John Early, aka @bejohnce, who grew up in the south with ministers as parents and lived to tell about it. Three funny hoes…plus Ben…on this episode! Click play.

]]> 52:37 true full Whitney Cummings joins this episode of The Bender, on the heels of her big birthday celebration. Find out why Whitney thinks she has Benjamin Button syndrome, whether or not her dog is named after a Real Housewife, and why she developed a princess complex as a child. Then, we're joined by another funny chick, Nicole Byer, who ain't afraid to use her foul mouth, both on TV and on The Bender. What's her opinion on dating ginger guys? She's got one, for sure. And finally, meet comedian John Early, aka @bejohnce, who grew up in the south with ministers as parents and lived to tell about it. Three funny hoes…plus Ben…on this episode! Click play.Whitney Cummings joins this episode of The Bender, on the heels of her big birthday celebration. Find out why Whitney thinks she has Benjamin Button syndrome, whether or not her dog is named after a Real Housewife, and why she developed a princess complex as a child. Then, we're joined by another funny chick, Nicole Byer, who ain't afraid to use her foul mouth, both on TV and on The Bender. What's her opinion on dating ginger guys? She's got one, for sure. And finally, meet comedian John Early, aka @bejohnce, who grew up in the south with ministers as parents and lived to tell about it. Three funny hoes…plus Ben…on this episode! Click play. The Bro Episode The Bro Episode Thu, 05 Sep 2013 03:41:26 +0000 Yeah brah! It's the first-ever Bender "Bro" episode, with everything you ever wanted to know about all things…bro. The very funny and bro-ey comedian Jeff Dye calls up to talk about his hidden camera show "Money from Strangers," as well as wax poetical about "guy code." But Jeff ain't all macho, as he and Ben hatch a plan to launch a certain accessory for pet piglets. Then, Michael Musto calls in to report on his latest Gawker piece about self-proclaimed "straight" bro Nick Gruber, aka Calvin Klein's ex-boytoy. And Ben is also joined by his new friend Trever, a real life NYC banker bro who is here to reveal ALL about the life of a well-adjusted, modern millennial "bro." C'mon, man, click play!

]]> Yeah brah! It's the first-ever Bender "Bro" episode, with everything you ever wanted to know about all things…bro. The very funny and bro-ey comedian Jeff Dye calls up to talk about his hidden camera show "Money from Strangers," as well as wax poetical about "guy code." But Jeff ain't all macho, as he and Ben hatch a plan to launch a certain accessory for pet piglets. Then, Michael Musto calls in to report on his latest Gawker piece about self-proclaimed "straight" bro Nick Gruber, aka Calvin Klein's ex-boytoy. And Ben is also joined by his new friend Trever, a real life NYC banker bro who is here to reveal ALL about the life of a well-adjusted, modern millennial "bro." C'mon, man, click play!

]]> 50:24 false full Yeah brah! It's the first-ever Bender "Bro" episode, with everything you ever wanted to know about all things…bro. The very funny and bro-ey comedian Jeff Dye calls up to talk about his hidden camera show "Money from Strangers," as well as wax poetical about "guy code." But Jeff ain't all macho, as he and Ben hatch a plan to launch a certain accessory for pet piglets. Then, Michael Musto calls in to report on his latest Gawker piece about self-proclaimed "straight" bro Nick Gruber, aka Calvin Klein's ex-boytoy. And Ben is also joined by his new friend Trever, a real life NYC banker bro who is here to reveal ALL about the life of a well-adjusted, modern millennial "bro." C'mon, man, click play!Yeah brah! It's the first-ever Bender "Bro" episode, with everything you ever wanted to know about all things…bro. The very funny and bro-ey comedian Jeff Dye calls up to talk about his hidden camera show "Money from Strangers," as well as wax poetical about "guy code." But Jeff ain't all macho, as he and Ben hatch a plan to launch a certain accessory for pet piglets. Then, Michael Musto calls in to report on his latest Gawker piece about self-proclaimed "straight" bro Nick Gruber, aka Calvin Klein's ex-boytoy. And Ben is also joined by his new friend Trever, a real life NYC banker bro who is here to reveal ALL about the life of a well-adjusted, modern millennial "bro." C'mon, man, click play! MixTape: Labor Day Weekend Throwback MixTape: Labor Day Weekend Throwback Thu, 29 Aug 2013 03:30:00 +0000 DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami is back with this Labor Day Weekend mix, featuring dance throwbacks from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. And it mayyyy include an N*Sync megamix. You'll have to tune in to find out. Enjoy your weekend mimosas dancing along to The Bender!

]]> DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami is back with this Labor Day Weekend mix, featuring dance throwbacks from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. And it mayyyy include an N*Sync megamix. You'll have to tune in to find out. Enjoy your weekend mimosas dancing along to The Bender!

]]> 01:00:00 false full DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami is back with this Labor Day Weekend mix, featuring dance throwbacks from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. And it mayyyy include an N*Sync megamix. You'll have to tune in to find out. Enjoy your weekend mimosas dancing along to The Bender!DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami is back with this Labor Day Weekend mix, featuring dance throwbacks from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. And it mayyyy include an N*Sync megamix. You'll have to tune in to find out. Enjoy your weekend mimosas dancing along to The Bender! Perfect Form Perfect Form Thu, 22 Aug 2013 03:01:37 +0000 Girl code, guy code, and gurrl code. Are you ready to figure it all out? Jessimae Peluso from MTV's Girl Code is here to break it down for us, along with explaining why she feels comfortable breaking the fart barrier with guys. Alex Miranda, correspondent from the upcoming syndicated OK! TV, gives us a dose of gurrl code, along with tales of his exploits interviewing Real Housewives. And Louis Virtel gives us the dish on why his girl Gaga is > than Katy Perry, who apparently has no soul. The comedian and star of web series The Weeklings also reveals the story behind his omnipresent rainbow parasol. It's all in a week's podcast work, so please dig in.

]]> Girl code, guy code, and gurrl code. Are you ready to figure it all out? Jessimae Peluso from MTV's Girl Code is here to break it down for us, along with explaining why she feels comfortable breaking the fart barrier with guys. Alex Miranda, correspondent from the upcoming syndicated OK! TV, gives us a dose of gurrl code, along with tales of his exploits interviewing Real Housewives. And Louis Virtel gives us the dish on why his girl Gaga is > than Katy Perry, who apparently has no soul. The comedian and star of web series The Weeklings also reveals the story behind his omnipresent rainbow parasol. It's all in a week's podcast work, so please dig in.

]]> 50:32 true full Girl code, guy code, and gurrl code. Are you ready to figure it all out? Jessimae Peluso from MTV's Girl Code is here to break it down for us, along with explaining why she feels comfortable breaking the fart barrier with guys. Alex Miranda, correspondent from the upcoming syndicated OK! TV, gives us a dose of gurrl code, along with tales of his exploits interviewing Real Housewives. And Louis Virtel gives us the dish on why his girl Gaga is than Katy Perry, who apparently has no soul. The comedian and star of web series The Weeklings also reveals the story behind his omnipresent rainbow parasol. It's all in a week's podcast work, so please dig in.Girl code, guy code, and gurrl code. Are you ready to figure it all out? Jessimae Peluso from MTV's Girl Code is here to break it down for us, along with explaining why she feels comfortable breaking the fart barrier with guys. Alex Miranda, correspondent from the upcoming syndicated OK! TV, gives us a dose of gurrl code, along with tales of his exploits interviewing Real Housewives. And Louis Virtel gives us the dish on why his girl Gaga is than Katy Perry, who apparently has no soul. The comedian and star of web series The Weeklings also reveals the story behind his omnipresent rainbow parasol. It's all in a week's podcast work, so please dig in. MixTape: DJ Elle Morgan MixTape: DJ Elle Morgan Thu, 15 Aug 2013 01:08:46 +0000 Elle Morgan is an up-and-coming superstar DJ from Houston, Texas. She's recently opened for the legendary DJ George Acosta and Sultan & Shepard, as well as performed alongside Gabriel & Dresden. And guess what, she's only 13 years old! Yes this electronic music wunderkind has a bright future ahead of her. Warning: this ain't your grandpa's MixTape! Elle gets down with the heavy beats. As she puts it, "It's just me, my mixer, and the music!" Say hi to Elle on Twitter, Facebook, and on her web site www.djellemorgan.com.

]]> Elle Morgan is an up-and-coming superstar DJ from Houston, Texas. She's recently opened for the legendary DJ George Acosta and Sultan & Shepard, as well as performed alongside Gabriel & Dresden. And guess what, she's only 13 years old! Yes this electronic music wunderkind has a bright future ahead of her. Warning: this ain't your grandpa's MixTape! Elle gets down with the heavy beats. As she puts it, "It's just me, my mixer, and the music!" Say hi to Elle on Twitter, Facebook, and on her web site www.djellemorgan.com.

]]> 50:23 true full Elle Morgan is an up-and-coming superstar DJ from Houston, Texas. She's recently opened for the legendary DJ George Acosta and Sultan & Shepard, as well as performed alongside Gabriel & Dresden. And guess what, she's only 13 years old! Yes this electronic music wunderkind has a bright future ahead of her. Warning: this ain't your grandpa's MixTape! Elle gets down with the heavy beats. As she puts it, "It's just me, my mixer, and the music!" Say hi to Elle on Twitter, Facebook, and on her web site www.djellemorgan.com.Elle Morgan is an up-and-coming superstar DJ from Houston, Texas. She's recently opened for the legendary DJ George Acosta and Sultan & Shepard, as well as performed alongside Gabriel & Dresden. And guess what, she's only 13 years old! Yes this electronic music wunderkind has a bright future ahead of her. Warning: this ain't your grandpa's MixTape! Elle gets down with the heavy beats. As she puts it, "It's just me, my mixer, and the music!" Say hi to Elle on Twitter, Facebook, and on her web site www.djellemorgan.com. Music Feels Better Music Feels Better Thu, 08 Aug 2013 03:30:00 +0000 Lenay Dunn from MTV, Marc Sinoway from Logo's Hunting Season, and The Orion Experience in studio: quite a party in the Bender lounge this week! Lenay hosts 10 on Top on MTV and is here to dish out her expertise on the MTV Video Music Award nominations, as well as her opinions on hard-hitting topics like Nick Jonas' shirtless Instagram selfie. (Plus she's got an affinity for fluffy kittens, so we like her already.) Marc Sinoway grew up wanting to be a MTV VJ and yet pursued a career as an actor after an Ivy League education. Is he as douchey (or 'gouchey') as his character Tommy from Hunting Season? We play a game to find out. And finally, Orion Simprini and Sir Honey Davenport come in studio to talk about their new show at XL, The Orion Experience, an "interactive space journey meets theatrical live rock conert." Honey may have attended the interview in day-time drag, wearing a "sensible hat" of course. Join us on the journey and click play!

]]> Lenay Dunn from MTV, Marc Sinoway from Logo's Hunting Season, and The Orion Experience in studio: quite a party in the Bender lounge this week! Lenay hosts 10 on Top on MTV and is here to dish out her expertise on the MTV Video Music Award nominations, as well as her opinions on hard-hitting topics like Nick Jonas' shirtless Instagram selfie. (Plus she's got an affinity for fluffy kittens, so we like her already.) Marc Sinoway grew up wanting to be a MTV VJ and yet pursued a career as an actor after an Ivy League education. Is he as douchey (or 'gouchey') as his character Tommy from Hunting Season? We play a game to find out. And finally, Orion Simprini and Sir Honey Davenport come in studio to talk about their new show at XL, The Orion Experience, an "interactive space journey meets theatrical live rock conert." Honey may have attended the interview in day-time drag, wearing a "sensible hat" of course. Join us on the journey and click play!

]]> 55:20 true full Lenay Dunn from MTV, Marc Sinoway from Logo's Hunting Season, and The Orion Experience in studio: quite a party in the Bender lounge this week! Lenay hosts 10 on Top on MTV and is here to dish out her expertise on the MTV Video Music Award nominations, as well as her opinions on hard-hitting topics like Nick Jonas' shirtless Instagram selfie. (Plus she's got an affinity for fluffy kittens, so we like her already.) Marc Sinoway grew up wanting to be a MTV VJ and yet pursued a career as an actor after an Ivy League education. Is he as douchey (or 'gouchey') as his character Tommy from Hunting Season? We play a game to find out. And finally, Orion Simprini and Sir Honey Davenport come in studio to talk about their new show at XL, The Orion Experience, an "interactive space journey meets theatrical live rock conert." Honey may have attended the interview in day-time drag, wearing a "sensible hat" of course. Join us on the journey and click play!Lenay Dunn from MTV, Marc Sinoway from Logo's Hunting Season, and The Orion Experience in studio: quite a party in the Bender lounge this week! Lenay hosts 10 on Top on MTV and is here to dish out her expertise on the MTV Video Music Award nominations, as well as her opinions on hard-hitting topics like Nick Jonas' shirtless Instagram selfie. (Plus she's got an affinity for fluffy kittens, so we like her already.) Marc Sinoway grew up wanting to be a MTV VJ and yet pursued a career as an actor after an Ivy League education. Is he as douchey (or 'gouchey') as his character Tommy from Hunting Season? We play a game to find out. And finally, Orion Simprini and Sir Honey Davenport come in studio to talk about their new show at XL, The Orion Experience, an "interactive space journey meets theatrical live rock conert." Honey may have attended the interview in day-time drag, wearing a "sensible hat" of course. Join us on the journey and click play! Young Love Young Love Wed, 31 Jul 2013 23:56:24 +0000 Where to begin? First Jeffery Self stops by The Bender studio to share his wisdom about straight people, a topic he knows a lot about (so much that he wrote a book called "Straight People: A Spotter's Guide to the Fascinating World of Heterosexuals"). Then some straight women call in! Specifically, Nikki and Sara from MTV's "Nikki and Sara Live," which just got picked up for a second season. They promise both animals and nudity on this season, but don't worry no hairless cats. And this week's Bender Boombox features YouTube superstar Eli Lieb, whose song "Young Love" is blowing up online. What does he think of America's "first gay country star" Steve Grand? Click play and tune in.

]]> Where to begin? First Jeffery Self stops by The Bender studio to share his wisdom about straight people, a topic he knows a lot about (so much that he wrote a book called "Straight People: A Spotter's Guide to the Fascinating World of Heterosexuals"). Then some straight women call in! Specifically, Nikki and Sara from MTV's "Nikki and Sara Live," which just got picked up for a second season. They promise both animals and nudity on this season, but don't worry no hairless cats. And this week's Bender Boombox features YouTube superstar Eli Lieb, whose song "Young Love" is blowing up online. What does he think of America's "first gay country star" Steve Grand? Click play and tune in.

]]> 59:45 false full Where to begin? First Jeffery Self stops by The Bender studio to share his wisdom about straight people, a topic he knows a lot about (so much that he wrote a book called "Straight People: A Spotter's Guide to the Fascinating World of Heterosexuals"). Then some straight women call in! Specifically, Nikki and Sara from MTV's "Nikki and Sara Live," which just got picked up for a second season. They promise both animals and nudity on this season, but don't worry no hairless cats. And this week's Bender Boombox features YouTube superstar Eli Lieb, whose song "Young Love" is blowing up online. What does he think of America's "first gay country star" Steve Grand? Click play and tune in.Where to begin? First Jeffery Self stops by The Bender studio to share his wisdom about straight people, a topic he knows a lot about (so much that he wrote a book called "Straight People: A Spotter's Guide to the Fascinating World of Heterosexuals"). Then some straight women call in! Specifically, Nikki and Sara from MTV's "Nikki and Sara Live," which just got picked up for a second season. They promise both animals and nudity on this season, but don't worry no hairless cats. And this week's Bender Boombox features YouTube superstar Eli Lieb, whose song "Young Love" is blowing up online. What does he think of America's "first gay country star" Steve Grand? Click play and tune in. MIxTape: Electric Roadtrip MIxTape: Electric Roadtrip Thu, 25 Jul 2013 01:21:04 +0000 Inspired by Ben's roadtrip from Seattle to Vancouver, The Bender MixTape is back featuring a mix from DJ James Anthony! James checks in to tell us about his new Deborah Cox remix, along with his upcoming stops in Philly and Provincetown. Also hear tales from Ben's Pacific Northwest trip driving the all new electric Chevy Spark EV. Hint: there's a blue drag queen tooth fairy involved. Download and click play!

]]> Inspired by Ben's roadtrip from Seattle to Vancouver, The Bender MixTape is back featuring a mix from DJ James Anthony! James checks in to tell us about his new Deborah Cox remix, along with his upcoming stops in Philly and Provincetown. Also hear tales from Ben's Pacific Northwest trip driving the all new electric Chevy Spark EV. Hint: there's a blue drag queen tooth fairy involved. Download and click play!

]]> 57:18 true full Inspired by Ben's roadtrip from Seattle to Vancouver, The Bender MixTape is back featuring a mix from DJ James Anthony! James checks in to tell us about his new Deborah Cox remix, along with his upcoming stops in Philly and Provincetown. Also hear tales from Ben's Pacific Northwest trip driving the all new electric Chevy Spark EV. Hint: there's a blue drag queen tooth fairy involved. Download and click play!Inspired by Ben's roadtrip from Seattle to Vancouver, The Bender MixTape is back featuring a mix from DJ James Anthony! James checks in to tell us about his new Deborah Cox remix, along with his upcoming stops in Philly and Provincetown. Also hear tales from Ben's Pacific Northwest trip driving the all new electric Chevy Spark EV. Hint: there's a blue drag queen tooth fairy involved. Download and click play! Atmosphere Atmosphere Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:33:25 +0000 Two Long Island princesses, one Canadian cutie, and a dash of geek on this episode of The Bender. Comedian, TV host, and writer Ian Lynch from One Girl, Five Gays plops down on The Bender couch and opens up about his life as a comic and openly gay Christian. Then, Casey and Ashlee from Princesses: Long Island are here to play a fun-spirited game of "JAP or CRAP!" And Jeff Potter, author of Cooking for Geeks, tells us about liquid nitrogen ice cream…among other geeky cooking things! Have you liked The Bender on Facebook? Do it: www.facebook.com/benderlounge

]]> Two Long Island princesses, one Canadian cutie, and a dash of geek on this episode of The Bender. Comedian, TV host, and writer Ian Lynch from One Girl, Five Gays plops down on The Bender couch and opens up about his life as a comic and openly gay Christian. Then, Casey and Ashlee from Princesses: Long Island are here to play a fun-spirited game of "JAP or CRAP!" And Jeff Potter, author of Cooking for Geeks, tells us about liquid nitrogen ice cream…among other geeky cooking things! Have you liked The Bender on Facebook? Do it: www.facebook.com/benderlounge

]]> 56:13 true full Two Long Island princesses, one Canadian cutie, and a dash of geek on this episode of The Bender. Comedian, TV host, and writer Ian Lynch from One Girl, Five Gays plops down on The Bender couch and opens up about his life as a comic and openly gay Christian. Then, Casey and Ashlee from Princesses: Long Island are here to play a fun-spirited game of "JAP or CRAP!" And Jeff Potter, author of Cooking for Geeks, tells us about liquid nitrogen ice cream…among other geeky cooking things! Have you liked The Bender on Facebook? Do it: www.facebook.com/benderloungeTwo Long Island princesses, one Canadian cutie, and a dash of geek on this episode of The Bender. Comedian, TV host, and writer Ian Lynch from One Girl, Five Gays plops down on The Bender couch and opens up about his life as a comic and openly gay Christian. Then, Casey and Ashlee from Princesses: Long Island are here to play a fun-spirited game of "JAP or CRAP!" And Jeff Potter, author of Cooking for Geeks, tells us about liquid nitrogen ice cream…among other geeky cooking things! Have you liked The Bender on Facebook? Do it: www.facebook.com/benderlounge Phone A Friend: Song of Summer Phone A Friend: Song of Summer Thu, 11 Jul 2013 03:55:00 +0000 We interrupt your regularly scheduled Bender programming with this query: what in hell is this year's song of summer? Ben is on a hunt to find out, and in this episode decides to reach out to his lifelines, "phone a friend" style. He checks in with music bloggers Sam Lansky (Idolator), Jon Ali (Jon Ali's Blog), and Bradley Stern (MuuMuse) to get their thoughts on what song will receive the perennial summer honor. TV Music Supervisor Lindsay Wolfington and Huffington Post writer Zach Udko also weigh in…and finally, Ben gets a definitive answer from one of the ladies who held the #1 spot for an entire summer back in 1990, the illustrious Carnie Wilson from Wilson Phillips.

]]> We interrupt your regularly scheduled Bender programming with this query: what in hell is this year's song of summer? Ben is on a hunt to find out, and in this episode decides to reach out to his lifelines, "phone a friend" style. He checks in with music bloggers Sam Lansky (Idolator), Jon Ali (Jon Ali's Blog), and Bradley Stern (MuuMuse) to get their thoughts on what song will receive the perennial summer honor. TV Music Supervisor Lindsay Wolfington and Huffington Post writer Zach Udko also weigh in…and finally, Ben gets a definitive answer from one of the ladies who held the #1 spot for an entire summer back in 1990, the illustrious Carnie Wilson from Wilson Phillips.

]]> 49:01 true full We interrupt your regularly scheduled Bender programming with this query: what in hell is this year's song of summer? Ben is on a hunt to find out, and in this episode decides to reach out to his lifelines, "phone a friend" style. He checks in with music bloggers Sam Lansky (Idolator), Jon Ali (Jon Ali's Blog), and Bradley Stern (MuuMuse) to get their thoughts on what song will receive the perennial summer honor. TV Music Supervisor Lindsay Wolfington and Huffington Post writer Zach Udko also weigh in…and finally, Ben gets a definitive answer from one of the ladies who held the #1 spot for an entire summer back in 1990, the illustrious Carnie Wilson from Wilson Phillips.We interrupt your regularly scheduled Bender programming with this query: what in hell is this year's song of summer? Ben is on a hunt to find out, and in this episode decides to reach out to his lifelines, "phone a friend" style. He checks in with music bloggers Sam Lansky (Idolator), Jon Ali (Jon Ali's Blog), and Bradley Stern (MuuMuse) to get their thoughts on what song will receive the perennial summer honor. TV Music Supervisor Lindsay Wolfington and Huffington Post writer Zach Udko also weigh in…and finally, Ben gets a definitive answer from one of the ladies who held the #1 spot for an entire summer back in 1990, the illustrious Carnie Wilson from Wilson Phillips. Trying To Be Cool Trying To Be Cool Thu, 04 Jul 2013 03:58:49 +0000 In celebration of Independence Day, two uber-independent individuals join Ben on The Bender this week. Ryan Serhant from Bravo's Million Dollar Listing NY comes in studio to talk about his arch-rival brokers, baby piglets, and a very humbling experience during Hurricane Sandy. Ben and Ryan also bond over a certain 24-hour drug store. Yes, it's a riveting interview! Then Margot Leitman comes in studio to talk about her book "Gawky: Tales of an Extra Long Awkward Phase." From awkward childhood gym class experiences to adulthood adventures on The Price Is Right, Margot has come a long way. Just don't get her started on grown men who have blond hair. For an explanation you're going to have to click 'play' now!

]]> In celebration of Independence Day, two uber-independent individuals join Ben on The Bender this week. Ryan Serhant from Bravo's Million Dollar Listing NY comes in studio to talk about his arch-rival brokers, baby piglets, and a very humbling experience during Hurricane Sandy. Ben and Ryan also bond over a certain 24-hour drug store. Yes, it's a riveting interview! Then Margot Leitman comes in studio to talk about her book "Gawky: Tales of an Extra Long Awkward Phase." From awkward childhood gym class experiences to adulthood adventures on The Price Is Right, Margot has come a long way. Just don't get her started on grown men who have blond hair. For an explanation you're going to have to click 'play' now!

]]> 54:59 true full In celebration of Independence Day, two uber-independent individuals join Ben on The Bender this week. Ryan Serhant from Bravo's Million Dollar Listing NY comes in studio to talk about his arch-rival brokers, baby piglets, and a very humbling experience during Hurricane Sandy. Ben and Ryan also bond over a certain 24-hour drug store. Yes, it's a riveting interview! Then Margot Leitman comes in studio to talk about her book "Gawky: Tales of an Extra Long Awkward Phase." From awkward childhood gym class experiences to adulthood adventures on The Price Is Right, Margot has come a long way. Just don't get her started on grown men who have blond hair. For an explanation you're going to have to click 'play' now!In celebration of Independence Day, two uber-independent individuals join Ben on The Bender this week. Ryan Serhant from Bravo's Million Dollar Listing NY comes in studio to talk about his arch-rival brokers, baby piglets, and a very humbling experience during Hurricane Sandy. Ben and Ryan also bond over a certain 24-hour drug store. Yes, it's a riveting interview! Then Margot Leitman comes in studio to talk about her book "Gawky: Tales of an Extra Long Awkward Phase." From awkward childhood gym class experiences to adulthood adventures on The Price Is Right, Margot has come a long way. Just don't get her started on grown men who have blond hair. For an explanation you're going to have to click 'play' now! MixTape: Pride 2013 MixTape: Pride 2013 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 01:39:00 +0000 DJ Grind joins The Bender MixTape posse just in time for Pride 2013. We kick DOMA and Prop 8 to the curb in this hour-long mix featuring tracks from Lana Del Ray, OneRepublic, Cher, and more. Get to know DJ Grind at www.djgrind.net, where you can find out about his upcoming Pride events and live sets in San Diego, Asbury Park, NJ, and Austin, TX. Press play and celebrate!

]]> DJ Grind joins The Bender MixTape posse just in time for Pride 2013. We kick DOMA and Prop 8 to the curb in this hour-long mix featuring tracks from Lana Del Ray, OneRepublic, Cher, and more. Get to know DJ Grind at www.djgrind.net, where you can find out about his upcoming Pride events and live sets in San Diego, Asbury Park, NJ, and Austin, TX. Press play and celebrate!

]]> 01:00:01 true full DJ Grind joins The Bender MixTape posse just in time for Pride 2013. We kick DOMA and Prop 8 to the curb in this hour-long mix featuring tracks from Lana Del Ray, OneRepublic, Cher, and more. Get to know DJ Grind at www.djgrind.net, where you can find out about his upcoming Pride events and live sets in San Diego, Asbury Park, NJ, and Austin, TX. Press play and celebrate!DJ Grind joins The Bender MixTape posse just in time for Pride 2013. We kick DOMA and Prop 8 to the curb in this hour-long mix featuring tracks from Lana Del Ray, OneRepublic, Cher, and more. Get to know DJ Grind at www.djgrind.net, where you can find out about his upcoming Pride events and live sets in San Diego, Asbury Park, NJ, and Austin, TX. Press play and celebrate! We Laugh We Dance We Cry We Laugh We Dance We Cry Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:47:17 +0000 Cindy McCain is on The Bender this week (yes, that Cindy McCain), and she's got some interesting company. First, High Pitch Eric from The Howard Stern Show stumbles into the Bender studio and declares his love for Ms. McCain. What's not to love, as she is the recipient of Trevor Project's Hero Award and a vocal supporter of gays after she released a NOH8 video in 2010. Is her husband coming around on the whole gay thing, and will we see him posing for a photo with duct tape across his mouth? Listen in to hear the answers. Then, Tanner Cohen from White Girl Problems (the Twitter feed and the book) comes in studio to describe how the feed started and how it grew from 80 to 800,000 followers. Not just a #whitegirlproblem writer, he's also an actor, starring in the upcoming Go Doc Project, as well as a HBO pilot that is being described as the gay version of "Girls." Three fascinating people all packed into one podcast. Dig in.

]]> Cindy McCain is on The Bender this week (yes, that Cindy McCain), and she's got some interesting company. First, High Pitch Eric from The Howard Stern Show stumbles into the Bender studio and declares his love for Ms. McCain. What's not to love, as she is the recipient of Trevor Project's Hero Award and a vocal supporter of gays after she released a NOH8 video in 2010. Is her husband coming around on the whole gay thing, and will we see him posing for a photo with duct tape across his mouth? Listen in to hear the answers. Then, Tanner Cohen from White Girl Problems (the Twitter feed and the book) comes in studio to describe how the feed started and how it grew from 80 to 800,000 followers. Not just a #whitegirlproblem writer, he's also an actor, starring in the upcoming Go Doc Project, as well as a HBO pilot that is being described as the gay version of "Girls." Three fascinating people all packed into one podcast. Dig in.

]]> 49:23 true full Cindy McCain is on The Bender this week (yes, that Cindy McCain), and she's got some interesting company. First, High Pitch Eric from The Howard Stern Show stumbles into the Bender studio and declares his love for Ms. McCain. What's not to love, as she is the recipient of Trevor Project's Hero Award and a vocal supporter of gays after she released a NOH8 video in 2010. Is her husband coming around on the whole gay thing, and will we see him posing for a photo with duct tape across his mouth? Listen in to hear the answers. Then, Tanner Cohen from White Girl Problems (the Twitter feed and the book) comes in studio to describe how the feed started and how it grew from 80 to 800,000 followers. Not just a #whitegirlproblem writer, he's also an actor, starring in the upcoming Go Doc Project, as well as a HBO pilot that is being described as the gay version of "Girls." Three fascinating people all packed into one podcast. Dig in.Cindy McCain is on The Bender this week (yes, that Cindy McCain), and she's got some interesting company. First, High Pitch Eric from The Howard Stern Show stumbles into the Bender studio and declares his love for Ms. McCain. What's not to love, as she is the recipient of Trevor Project's Hero Award and a vocal supporter of gays after she released a NOH8 video in 2010. Is her husband coming around on the whole gay thing, and will we see him posing for a photo with duct tape across his mouth? Listen in to hear the answers. Then, Tanner Cohen from White Girl Problems (the Twitter feed and the book) comes in studio to describe how the feed started and how it grew from 80 to 800,000 followers. Not just a #whitegirlproblem writer, he's also an actor, starring in the upcoming Go Doc Project, as well as a HBO pilot that is being described as the gay version of "Girls." Three fascinating people all packed into one podcast. Dig in. Too Little, Too Late Too Little, Too Late Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:22:54 +0000 Ryan O'Connell from Thought Catalog and iconic pop singer JoJo join The Bender this week. Ryan gives us a preview of his new e-book, which details his week-long stay at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood. From a "hooker infested" bar to Lindsay Lohan's "meth.com" gay posse to an influx of "Justin Bobbys," Ryan gives an insider's view to one of LA's most exclusive hotels. In her own way, JoJo is just as honest and revealing, discussing her ongoing struggle with her record label and explaining why her fans are trying to #freejojo. She's also one of the stars of "GBF," an upcoming film described as a gay "Mean Girls." It's a perfect fit for this chanteuse as she estimates a good 40% of her fans are gay. Plus in this week's Boombox it's Ben's current favorite tracks…and one all-time favorite.

]]> Ryan O'Connell from Thought Catalog and iconic pop singer JoJo join The Bender this week. Ryan gives us a preview of his new e-book, which details his week-long stay at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood. From a "hooker infested" bar to Lindsay Lohan's "meth.com" gay posse to an influx of "Justin Bobbys," Ryan gives an insider's view to one of LA's most exclusive hotels. In her own way, JoJo is just as honest and revealing, discussing her ongoing struggle with her record label and explaining why her fans are trying to #freejojo. She's also one of the stars of "GBF," an upcoming film described as a gay "Mean Girls." It's a perfect fit for this chanteuse as she estimates a good 40% of her fans are gay. Plus in this week's Boombox it's Ben's current favorite tracks…and one all-time favorite.

]]> 56:47 true full Ryan O'Connell from Thought Catalog and iconic pop singer JoJo join The Bender this week. Ryan gives us a preview of his new e-book, which details his week-long stay at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood. From a "hooker infested" bar to Lindsay Lohan's "meth.com" gay posse to an influx of "Justin Bobbys," Ryan gives an insider's view to one of LA's most exclusive hotels. In her own way, JoJo is just as honest and revealing, discussing her ongoing struggle with her record label and explaining why her fans are trying to #freejojo. She's also one of the stars of "GBF," an upcoming film described as a gay "Mean Girls." It's a perfect fit for this chanteuse as she estimates a good 40% of her fans are gay. Plus in this week's Boombox it's Ben's current favorite tracks…and one all-time favorite.Ryan O'Connell from Thought Catalog and iconic pop singer JoJo join The Bender this week. Ryan gives us a preview of his new e-book, which details his week-long stay at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood. From a "hooker infested" bar to Lindsay Lohan's "meth.com" gay posse to an influx of "Justin Bobbys," Ryan gives an insider's view to one of LA's most exclusive hotels. In her own way, JoJo is just as honest and revealing, discussing her ongoing struggle with her record label and explaining why her fans are trying to #freejojo. She's also one of the stars of "GBF," an upcoming film described as a gay "Mean Girls." It's a perfect fit for this chanteuse as she estimates a good 40% of her fans are gay. Plus in this week's Boombox it's Ben's current favorite tracks…and one all-time favorite. Hey Girl Hey Now Hey Girl Hey Now Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:44:19 +0000 Christopher Rice isn't just the son of legendary writer Anne Rice; he's a best-selling writer himself and co-host of the popular podcast The Dinner Party Show, along with his hilarious partner in crime Eric Shaw Quinn. The duo built a studio in West Hollywood for their weekly live show, which features real life and imaginary characters during their dinner party fest. Hear about the "celebrity" fire in Rice's apartment and whether his mom is the original "fruit fly." Rich Juzwiak is back on The Bender to go behind the scenes of his confessional Gawker pieces, including stories about his Zumba, barbershop, and Tinder adventures. (Beware, he blames Ben for two awkward IRL Tinder experiences.) Also illustrator Ryan Casey, the man behind Andy Cohen's cartoon face on Watch What Happens Live (and former WWHL bartender), joins Ben to talk about his tumblr take on all things pop culture. Finally, what are the songs of the summer? Get lucky, tune in, and find out.

]]> Christopher Rice isn't just the son of legendary writer Anne Rice; he's a best-selling writer himself and co-host of the popular podcast The Dinner Party Show, along with his hilarious partner in crime Eric Shaw Quinn. The duo built a studio in West Hollywood for their weekly live show, which features real life and imaginary characters during their dinner party fest. Hear about the "celebrity" fire in Rice's apartment and whether his mom is the original "fruit fly." Rich Juzwiak is back on The Bender to go behind the scenes of his confessional Gawker pieces, including stories about his Zumba, barbershop, and Tinder adventures. (Beware, he blames Ben for two awkward IRL Tinder experiences.) Also illustrator Ryan Casey, the man behind Andy Cohen's cartoon face on Watch What Happens Live (and former WWHL bartender), joins Ben to talk about his tumblr take on all things pop culture. Finally, what are the songs of the summer? Get lucky, tune in, and find out.

]]> 56:32 true full Christopher Rice isn't just the son of legendary writer Anne Rice; he's a best-selling writer himself and co-host of the popular podcast The Dinner Party Show, along with his hilarious partner in crime Eric Shaw Quinn. The duo built a studio in West Hollywood for their weekly live show, which features real life and imaginary characters during their dinner party fest. Hear about the "celebrity" fire in Rice's apartment and whether his mom is the original "fruit fly." Rich Juzwiak is back on The Bender to go behind the scenes of his confessional Gawker pieces, including stories about his Zumba, barbershop, and Tinder adventures. (Beware, he blames Ben for two awkward IRL Tinder experiences.) Also illustrator Ryan Casey, the man behind Andy Cohen's cartoon face on Watch What Happens Live (and former WWHL bartender), joins Ben to talk about his tumblr take on all things pop culture. Finally, what are the songs of the summer? Get lucky, tune in, and find out.Christopher Rice isn't just the son of legendary writer Anne Rice; he's a best-selling writer himself and co-host of the popular podcast The Dinner Party Show, along with his hilarious partner in crime Eric Shaw Quinn. The duo built a studio in West Hollywood for their weekly live show, which features real life and imaginary characters during their dinner party fest. Hear about the "celebrity" fire in Rice's apartment and whether his mom is the original "fruit fly." Rich Juzwiak is back on The Bender to go behind the scenes of his confessional Gawker pieces, including stories about his Zumba, barbershop, and Tinder adventures. (Beware, he blames Ben for two awkward IRL Tinder experiences.) Also illustrator Ryan Casey, the man behind Andy Cohen's cartoon face on Watch What Happens Live (and former WWHL bartender), joins Ben to talk about his tumblr take on all things pop culture. Finally, what are the songs of the summer? Get lucky, tune in, and find out. Summertime Sadness Summertime Sadness Wed, 29 May 2013 22:03:56 +0000 Maulik Pancholy from 30 Rock, Weeds, The Comeback, and the new Nickelodeon cartoon Sanjay and Craig joins Ben on The Bender. Find out about whether or not he has slumber parties with Tina Fey and Mary Louise Parker and why both he and Ben need to sit on the aisle at movie theaters. Then Ross Mathews aka "Ross the Intern" from The Tonight Show calls in to talk about his new book Man Up. Will Ross, Ben, and Gwyneth Paltrow be hanging out at Toucan's in Palm Springs for New Year's Eve 2014? It's likely. Finally, The Bender teams up with one of NYC's sports leagues…say what? It's true. Go head, kick things off and press play.

]]> Maulik Pancholy from 30 Rock, Weeds, The Comeback, and the new Nickelodeon cartoon Sanjay and Craig joins Ben on The Bender. Find out about whether or not he has slumber parties with Tina Fey and Mary Louise Parker and why both he and Ben need to sit on the aisle at movie theaters. Then Ross Mathews aka "Ross the Intern" from The Tonight Show calls in to talk about his new book Man Up. Will Ross, Ben, and Gwyneth Paltrow be hanging out at Toucan's in Palm Springs for New Year's Eve 2014? It's likely. Finally, The Bender teams up with one of NYC's sports leagues…say what? It's true. Go head, kick things off and press play.

]]> 55:04 true full Maulik Pancholy from 30 Rock, Weeds, The Comeback, and the new Nickelodeon cartoon Sanjay and Craig joins Ben on The Bender. Find out about whether or not he has slumber parties with Tina Fey and Mary Louise Parker and why both he and Ben need to sit on the aisle at movie theaters. Then Ross Mathews aka "Ross the Intern" from The Tonight Show calls in to talk about his new book Man Up. Will Ross, Ben, and Gwyneth Paltrow be hanging out at Toucan's in Palm Springs for New Year's Eve 2014? It's likely. Finally, The Bender teams up with one of NYC's sports leagues…say what? It's true. Go head, kick things off and press play.Maulik Pancholy from 30 Rock, Weeds, The Comeback, and the new Nickelodeon cartoon Sanjay and Craig joins Ben on The Bender. Find out about whether or not he has slumber parties with Tina Fey and Mary Louise Parker and why both he and Ben need to sit on the aisle at movie theaters. Then Ross Mathews aka "Ross the Intern" from The Tonight Show calls in to talk about his new book Man Up. Will Ross, Ben, and Gwyneth Paltrow be hanging out at Toucan's in Palm Springs for New Year's Eve 2014? It's likely. Finally, The Bender teams up with one of NYC's sports leagues…say what? It's true. Go head, kick things off and press play. MixTape: Memorial Day Weekend MixTape: Memorial Day Weekend Thu, 23 May 2013 02:08:50 +0000 Memorial Day Weekend is here, and it's time to kick off the summer with some Bender Beats. DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami gives us yet another MixTape with all the tracks you need for your summer beach party, including Nicky Romero/Avicii, Calvin Harris/Sia, Rihanna, Daft Punk, Krewella, Zedd, and more! Let us know how your weekend is going! Tweet @benderlounge.

]]> Memorial Day Weekend is here, and it's time to kick off the summer with some Bender Beats. DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami gives us yet another MixTape with all the tracks you need for your summer beach party, including Nicky Romero/Avicii, Calvin Harris/Sia, Rihanna, Daft Punk, Krewella, Zedd, and more! Let us know how your weekend is going! Tweet @benderlounge.

]]> 58:25 false full Memorial Day Weekend is here, and it's time to kick off the summer with some Bender Beats. DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami gives us yet another MixTape with all the tracks you need for your summer beach party, including Nicky Romero/Avicii, Calvin Harris/Sia, Rihanna, Daft Punk, Krewella, Zedd, and more! Let us know how your weekend is going! Tweet @benderlounge.Memorial Day Weekend is here, and it's time to kick off the summer with some Bender Beats. DJ Will Calder from Power 96 in Miami gives us yet another MixTape with all the tracks you need for your summer beach party, including Nicky Romero/Avicii, Calvin Harris/Sia, Rihanna, Daft Punk, Krewella, Zedd, and more! Let us know how your weekend is going! Tweet @benderlounge. Aviation High Aviation High Wed, 15 May 2013 22:10:52 +0000 Comedian, host, and Chelsea Lately show regular Michael Yo joins the Bender to talk celebrities, with an irreverent twist. Yo answers the tough questions, like why he would go gay for Justin Timberlake, whether Chelsea Handler wants to bang him, and why he offered himself up to Amanda Bynes. But make no mistake, Yo is a wholesome mama's boy, admittedly owing all his his success to Mama Yo. Then, Justin from Semi-Precious Weapons calls in to talk about the band's latest single "Aviation High" as well as reveal some secrets about tourmates Lady Gaga and Ke$ha. Get ready to go on a bender with this gender-bending musical gentleman! And finally, Tennessee Greg Skypes into the show from a faraway land. It's like old times! Click play, yo.

]]> Comedian, host, and Chelsea Lately show regular Michael Yo joins the Bender to talk celebrities, with an irreverent twist. Yo answers the tough questions, like why he would go gay for Justin Timberlake, whether Chelsea Handler wants to bang him, and why he offered himself up to Amanda Bynes. But make no mistake, Yo is a wholesome mama's boy, admittedly owing all his his success to Mama Yo. Then, Justin from Semi-Precious Weapons calls in to talk about the band's latest single "Aviation High" as well as reveal some secrets about tourmates Lady Gaga and Ke$ha. Get ready to go on a bender with this gender-bending musical gentleman! And finally, Tennessee Greg Skypes into the show from a faraway land. It's like old times! Click play, yo.

]]> 58:25 true full Comedian, host, and Chelsea Lately show regular Michael Yo joins the Bender to talk celebrities, with an irreverent twist. Yo answers the tough questions, like why he would go gay for Justin Timberlake, whether Chelsea Handler wants to bang him, and why he offered himself up to Amanda Bynes. But make no mistake, Yo is a wholesome mama's boy, admittedly owing all his his success to Mama Yo. Then, Justin from Semi-Precious Weapons calls in to talk about the band's latest single "Aviation High" as well as reveal some secrets about tourmates Lady Gaga and Ke$ha. Get ready to go on a bender with this gender-bending musical gentleman! And finally, Tennessee Greg Skypes into the show from a faraway land. It's like old times! Click play, yo.Comedian, host, and Chelsea Lately show regular Michael Yo joins the Bender to talk celebrities, with an irreverent twist. Yo answers the tough questions, like why he would go gay for Justin Timberlake, whether Chelsea Handler wants to bang him, and why he offered himself up to Amanda Bynes. But make no mistake, Yo is a wholesome mama's boy, admittedly owing all his his success to Mama Yo. Then, Justin from Semi-Precious Weapons calls in to talk about the band's latest single "Aviation High" as well as reveal some secrets about tourmates Lady Gaga and Ke$ha. Get ready to go on a bender with this gender-bending musical gentleman! And finally, Tennessee Greg Skypes into the show from a faraway land. It's like old times! Click play, yo. Play Hard Play Hard Thu, 09 May 2013 00:39:00 +0000 It's a Bender throuple this week: Spencer Day, Arden Myrin, and the one-and-only Neyo! Singer-songwriter Spencer Day stops by to celebrate the release of his new album "The Mystery Of You." Hear about his experiences growing up Mormon in Utah before trekking out to LA and NYC to start his music career. We'll be starting a new hashtag #SpencerDayBF...find out why! Arden Myrin, comedian from Chelsea Lately, calls into The Bender to tell us about the pilot she's filming for Adult Swim, complete with a horny gay guy who lives in the back of a used Bentley (say what?). And finally, Neyo (yes that Neyo) tells us about his new collaborations with David Guetta and Calvin Harris, as well as spills inside info about Celine Dion's germaphobia. Kind of. Tweet The Bender, will ya? @benderlounge

]]> It's a Bender throuple this week: Spencer Day, Arden Myrin, and the one-and-only Neyo! Singer-songwriter Spencer Day stops by to celebrate the release of his new album "The Mystery Of You." Hear about his experiences growing up Mormon in Utah before trekking out to LA and NYC to start his music career. We'll be starting a new hashtag #SpencerDayBF...find out why! Arden Myrin, comedian from Chelsea Lately, calls into The Bender to tell us about the pilot she's filming for Adult Swim, complete with a horny gay guy who lives in the back of a used Bentley (say what?). And finally, Neyo (yes that Neyo) tells us about his new collaborations with David Guetta and Calvin Harris, as well as spills inside info about Celine Dion's germaphobia. Kind of. Tweet The Bender, will ya? @benderlounge

]]> 55:18 true full It's a Bender throuple this week: Spencer Day, Arden Myrin, and the one-and-only Neyo! Singer-songwriter Spencer Day stops by to celebrate the release of his new album "The Mystery Of You." Hear about his experiences growing up Mormon in Utah before trekking out to LA and NYC to start his music career. We'll be starting a new hashtag #SpencerDayBF...find out why! Arden Myrin, comedian from Chelsea Lately, calls into The Bender to tell us about the pilot she's filming for Adult Swim, complete with a horny gay guy who lives in the back of a used Bentley (say what?). And finally, Neyo (yes that Neyo) tells us about his new collaborations with David Guetta and Calvin Harris, as well as spills inside info about Celine Dion's germaphobia. Kind of. Tweet The Bender, will ya? @benderloungeIt's a Bender throuple this week: Spencer Day, Arden Myrin, and the one-and-only Neyo! Singer-songwriter Spencer Day stops by to celebrate the release of his new album "The Mystery Of You." Hear about his experiences growing up Mormon in Utah before trekking out to LA and NYC to start his music career. We'll be starting a new hashtag #SpencerDayBF...find out why! Arden Myrin, comedian from Chelsea Lately, calls into The Bender to tell us about the pilot she's filming for Adult Swim, complete with a horny gay guy who lives in the back of a used Bentley (say what?). And finally, Neyo (yes that Neyo) tells us about his new collaborations with David Guetta and Calvin Harris, as well as spills inside info about Celine Dion's germaphobia. Kind of. Tweet The Bender, will ya? @benderlounge I Need Your Love I Need Your Love Wed, 01 May 2013 23:14:00 +0000 Adrienne Maloof may not have made the best impression on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills this past season, but in one of her first interviews since the season ended, she tells Ben about her commitment to the gay community. As one of the newest participants in the NoH8 campaign, Adrienne gets personal about her connection to gays, her political persuasions, and of course...her Maloof vodka, jewelry, and handbag empire! While discussing Adrienne's husband and children were off limits, we quickly learned from Jen Kirkman that children will forever be off limits! Author of the new book "I Can Barely Take Care of Myself," Jen tells us about her decision never to have kids, and why that's okay. As if that's not enough, Ben's buddy Derek Hartley from SiriusXM's "Derek and Romaine Show" also joins him in studio for some shenanigans.

]]> Adrienne Maloof may not have made the best impression on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills this past season, but in one of her first interviews since the season ended, she tells Ben about her commitment to the gay community. As one of the newest participants in the NoH8 campaign, Adrienne gets personal about her connection to gays, her political persuasions, and of course...her Maloof vodka, jewelry, and handbag empire! While discussing Adrienne's husband and children were off limits, we quickly learned from Jen Kirkman that children will forever be off limits! Author of the new book "I Can Barely Take Care of Myself," Jen tells us about her decision never to have kids, and why that's okay. As if that's not enough, Ben's buddy Derek Hartley from SiriusXM's "Derek and Romaine Show" also joins him in studio for some shenanigans.

]]> 56:06 false full Adrienne Maloof may not have made the best impression on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills this past season, but in one of her first interviews since the season ended, she tells Ben about her commitment to the gay community. As one of the newest participants in the NoH8 campaign, Adrienne gets personal about her connection to gays, her political persuasions, and of course...her Maloof vodka, jewelry, and handbag empire! While discussing Adrienne's husband and children were off limits, we quickly learned from Jen Kirkman that children will forever be off limits! Author of the new book "I Can Barely Take Care of Myself," Jen tells us about her decision never to have kids, and why that's okay. As if that's not enough, Ben's buddy Derek Hartley from SiriusXM's "Derek and Romaine Show" also joins him in studio for some shenanigans.Adrienne Maloof may not have made the best impression on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills this past season, but in one of her first interviews since the season ended, she tells Ben about her commitment to the gay community. As one of the newest participants in the NoH8 campaign, Adrienne gets personal about her connection to gays, her political persuasions, and of course...her Maloof vodka, jewelry, and handbag empire! While discussing Adrienne's husband and children were off limits, we quickly learned from Jen Kirkman that children will forever be off limits! Author of the new book "I Can Barely Take Care of Myself," Jen tells us about her decision never to have kids, and why that's okay. As if that's not enough, Ben's buddy Derek Hartley from SiriusXM's "Derek and Romaine Show" also joins him in studio for some shenanigans. We Are The Lucky Ones We Are The Lucky Ones Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:54:10 +0000 Welcome to the Mo' Ladies, Mo' Problems of The Bender. The first of three lady guests, Buzzfeed's Celebrity Editor Whitney Jefferson, just have the most enviable job on the Internet. Twitney is in the Bender Lounge this week talking about Coachella celebrity sightings, the most hated celebrities in the WORLD, and the worst celebrity Proactiv commercials. Then, Molly McAleer isn't just the preeminent web presence of a generation; she's also an authority on all methods of fake tanning. Hear the 2 Broke Girls writer talk Brooklyn fact checking, the show's gay horse actor, and the pleasures of working with Jennifer Coolidge. The HelloGiggle.com co-founder discusses the site's origins and her business partners/BFF Zooey Deschanel, but not before confessing her voyeuristic use of a certain gay hook-up app. And finally, comedian Ali Wong airs all her grievances about her common last name. The Best Week Ever comic also reveals a dirty little secret about her civic duties (or lack thereof), her not-so-secret upcoming sex show, and an unhealthy obsession with flash sales. You won't want to miss hearing her aspirations of being an asian girl who turns a guy gay…who knows, maybe you could help her out!

]]> Welcome to the Mo' Ladies, Mo' Problems of The Bender. The first of three lady guests, Buzzfeed's Celebrity Editor Whitney Jefferson, just have the most enviable job on the Internet. Twitney is in the Bender Lounge this week talking about Coachella celebrity sightings, the most hated celebrities in the WORLD, and the worst celebrity Proactiv commercials. Then, Molly McAleer isn't just the preeminent web presence of a generation; she's also an authority on all methods of fake tanning. Hear the 2 Broke Girls writer talk Brooklyn fact checking, the show's gay horse actor, and the pleasures of working with Jennifer Coolidge. The HelloGiggle.com co-founder discusses the site's origins and her business partners/BFF Zooey Deschanel, but not before confessing her voyeuristic use of a certain gay hook-up app. And finally, comedian Ali Wong airs all her grievances about her common last name. The Best Week Ever comic also reveals a dirty little secret about her civic duties (or lack thereof), her not-so-secret upcoming sex show, and an unhealthy obsession with flash sales. You won't want to miss hearing her aspirations of being an asian girl who turns a guy gay…who knows, maybe you could help her out!

]]> 54:11 true full Welcome to the Mo' Ladies, Mo' Problems of The Bender. The first of three lady guests, Buzzfeed's Celebrity Editor Whitney Jefferson, just have the most enviable job on the Internet. Twitney is in the Bender Lounge this week talking about Coachella celebrity sightings, the most hated celebrities in the WORLD, and the worst celebrity Proactiv commercials. Then, Molly McAleer isn't just the preeminent web presence of a generation; she's also an authority on all methods of fake tanning. Hear the 2 Broke Girls writer talk Brooklyn fact checking, the show's gay horse actor, and the pleasures of working with Jennifer Coolidge. The HelloGiggle.com co-founder discusses the site's origins and her business partners/BFF Zooey Deschanel, but not before confessing her voyeuristic use of a certain gay hook-up app. And finally, comedian Ali Wong airs all her grievances about her common last name. The Best Week Ever comic also reveals a dirty little secret about her civic duties (or lack thereof), her not-so-secret upcoming sex show, and an unhealthy obsession with flash sales. You won't want to miss hearing her aspirations of being an asian girl who turns a guy gay…who knows, maybe you could help her out!Welcome to the Mo' Ladies, Mo' Problems of The Bender. The first of three lady guests, Buzzfeed's Celebrity Editor Whitney Jefferson, just have the most enviable job on the Internet. Twitney is in the Bender Lounge this week talking about Coachella celebrity sightings, the most hated celebrities in the WORLD, and the worst celebrity Proactiv commercials. Then, Molly McAleer isn't just the preeminent web presence of a generation; she's also an authority on all methods of fake tanning. Hear the 2 Broke Girls writer talk Brooklyn fact checking, the show's gay horse actor, and the pleasures of working with Jennifer Coolidge. The HelloGiggle.com co-founder discusses the site's origins and her business partners/BFF Zooey Deschanel, but not before confessing her voyeuristic use of a certain gay hook-up app. And finally, comedian Ali Wong airs all her grievances about her common last name. The Best Week Ever comic also reveals a dirty little secret about her civic duties (or lack thereof), her not-so-secret upcoming sex show, and an unhealthy obsession with flash sales. You won't want to miss hearing her aspirations of being an asian girl who turns a guy gay…who knows, maybe you could help her out! MixTape: #VoltValley MixTape: #VoltValley Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:39:00 +0000 It's another Bender MixTape, this time on location at #VoltValley in Indio, California. DJ Jeremy Blacklow spins some of the best tracks from the music festival while Ben brings you the sights and sounds from Chevy Volt's super exclusive pool party. Hear Ben chat with his favorite Australian twin DJs Nervo, DJ Eye (aka Jamie Iovine, Jimmy's son), and Bender listener Ryan from Indiana who got to attend the event! Thanks to General Motors for a great weekend full of ziplining and hot air ballooning, and be sure to check out all the videos at www.thefutureiselectric.com! 

]]> It's another Bender MixTape, this time on location at #VoltValley in Indio, California. DJ Jeremy Blacklow spins some of the best tracks from the music festival while Ben brings you the sights and sounds from Chevy Volt's super exclusive pool party. Hear Ben chat with his favorite Australian twin DJs Nervo, DJ Eye (aka Jamie Iovine, Jimmy's son), and Bender listener Ryan from Indiana who got to attend the event! Thanks to General Motors for a great weekend full of ziplining and hot air ballooning, and be sure to check out all the videos at www.thefutureiselectric.com!

]]> 59:49 true full It's another Bender MixTape, this time on location at #VoltValley in Indio, California. DJ Jeremy Blacklow spins some of the best tracks from the music festival while Ben brings you the sights and sounds from Chevy Volt's super exclusive pool party. Hear Ben chat with his favorite Australian twin DJs Nervo, DJ Eye (aka Jamie Iovine, Jimmy's son), and Bender listener Ryan from Indiana who got to attend the event! Thanks to General Motors for a great weekend full of ziplining and hot air ballooning, and be sure to check out all the videos at www.thefutureiselectric.com! It's another Bender MixTape, this time on location at #VoltValley in Indio, California. DJ Jeremy Blacklow spins some of the best tracks from the music festival while Ben brings you the sights and sounds from Chevy Volt's super exclusive pool party. Hear Ben chat with his favorite Australian twin DJs Nervo, DJ Eye (aka Jamie Iovine, Jimmy's son), and Bender listener Ryan from Indiana who got to attend the event! Thanks to General Motors for a great weekend full of ziplining and hot air ballooning, and be sure to check out all the videos at www.thefutureiselectric.com!  Such Great Heights Such Great Heights Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:46:00 +0000 Retta, who plays Donna on Parks & Recreation, is quite a renaissance woman. The singularly named actress talks her early days as a research chemist for a major pharmaceutical corporation and how she developed the amazing set of operatic pipes she's been showcasing recently. Find out how Retta's talent for live tweeting got worked into the script this season and what pop culture impact the "Treat Yo' Self!" catchphrase has had on her life. Then, we welcome back The Bender's first repeat guest, Idolator.com Editor Sam Lansky. Since his last appearance in the Bender Lounge, the blogger's spotlight has blown up, and we're taking credit for it (especially his latest meet and greet with Twitter muse Taylor Swift). Sam talks guest appearances on Ali Wentworth's talk show and what it's like to cozy up to Anderson Cooper for some hot photobooth action. One of the recently named 15 funniest gay tweeters gives us the skinny on the K-Pop craze, his thoughts on this year's Coachella lineup, and what Canadian online rip off of The Hills we should all be watching.

]]> Retta, who plays Donna on Parks & Recreation, is quite a renaissance woman. The singularly named actress talks her early days as a research chemist for a major pharmaceutical corporation and how she developed the amazing set of operatic pipes she's been showcasing recently. Find out how Retta's talent for live tweeting got worked into the script this season and what pop culture impact the "Treat Yo' Self!" catchphrase has had on her life. Then, we welcome back The Bender's first repeat guest, Idolator.com Editor Sam Lansky. Since his last appearance in the Bender Lounge, the blogger's spotlight has blown up, and we're taking credit for it (especially his latest meet and greet with Twitter muse Taylor Swift). Sam talks guest appearances on Ali Wentworth's talk show and what it's like to cozy up to Anderson Cooper for some hot photobooth action. One of the recently named 15 funniest gay tweeters gives us the skinny on the K-Pop craze, his thoughts on this year's Coachella lineup, and what Canadian online rip off of The Hills we should all be watching.

]]> 51:25 true full Retta, who plays Donna on Parks & Recreation, is quite a renaissance woman. The singularly named actress talks her early days as a research chemist for a major pharmaceutical corporation and how she developed the amazing set of operatic pipes she's been showcasing recently. Find out how Retta's talent for live tweeting got worked into the script this season and what pop culture impact the "Treat Yo' Self!" catchphrase has had on her life. Then, we welcome back The Bender's first repeat guest, Idolator.com Editor Sam Lansky. Since his last appearance in the Bender Lounge, the blogger's spotlight has blown up, and we're taking credit for it (especially his latest meet and greet with Twitter muse Taylor Swift). Sam talks guest appearances on Ali Wentworth's talk show and what it's like to cozy up to Anderson Cooper for some hot photobooth action. One of the recently named 15 funniest gay tweeters gives us the skinny on the K-Pop craze, his thoughts on this year's Coachella lineup, and what Canadian online rip off of The Hills we should all be watching.Retta, who plays Donna on Parks & Recreation, is quite a renaissance woman. The singularly named actress talks her early days as a research chemist for a major pharmaceutical corporation and how she developed the amazing set of operatic pipes she's been showcasing recently. Find out how Retta's talent for live tweeting got worked into the script this season and what pop culture impact the "Treat Yo' Self!" catchphrase has had on her life. Then, we welcome back The Bender's first repeat guest, Idolator.com Editor Sam Lansky. Since his last appearance in the Bender Lounge, the blogger's spotlight has blown up, and we're taking credit for it (especially his latest meet and greet with Twitter muse Taylor Swift). Sam talks guest appearances on Ali Wentworth's talk show and what it's like to cozy up to Anderson Cooper for some hot photobooth action. One of the recently named 15 funniest gay tweeters gives us the skinny on the K-Pop craze, his thoughts on this year's Coachella lineup, and what Canadian online rip off of The Hills we should all be watching. Tidal Wave Tidal Wave Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:26:00 +0000 When he's not playing Max Bloom, TV's "Worst Gay Husband" on Happy Endings, Adam Pally is serving double duty--literally--changing diapers as a dad of two kids. The ABC star talks about which character's  influenced him in creating a non-cliche gay character and how the LGBT community has responded to his portrayal. Ben and Adam talk what kind of guys Max is into and what his Grindr profile might look like. Also hear Adam's thoughts on ABC's "Save Happy Endings" ad campaign. Then: Kelly Oxford is the queen of 140-character Twitter quips, and now she's going long-form in her new book Everything's Perfect When You're a Liar. Kelly joins Ben to discuss trips to Vegas to hang with magician David Copperfield and the possible STD hazards of drinking mysterious liquids in a strip club. All that plus new music from Subfocus, Cazzette, and The Wombats on this episode of The Bender! www.benderlounge.com

]]> When he's not playing Max Bloom, TV's "Worst Gay Husband" on Happy Endings, Adam Pally is serving double duty--literally--changing diapers as a dad of two kids. The ABC star talks about which character's influenced him in creating a non-cliche gay character and how the LGBT community has responded to his portrayal. Ben and Adam talk what kind of guys Max is into and what his Grindr profile might look like. Also hear Adam's thoughts on ABC's "Save Happy Endings" ad campaign. Then: Kelly Oxford is the queen of 140-character Twitter quips, and now she's going long-form in her new book Everything's Perfect When You're a Liar. Kelly joins Ben to discuss trips to Vegas to hang with magician David Copperfield and the possible STD hazards of drinking mysterious liquids in a strip club. All that plus new music from Subfocus, Cazzette, and The Wombats on this episode of The Bender! www.benderlounge.com

]]> 51:07 true full When he's not playing Max Bloom, TV's "Worst Gay Husband" on Happy Endings, Adam Pally is serving double duty--literally--changing diapers as a dad of two kids. The ABC star talks about which character's  influenced him in creating a non-cliche gay character and how the LGBT community has responded to his portrayal. Ben and Adam talk what kind of guys Max is into and what his Grindr profile might look like. Also hear Adam's thoughts on ABC's "Save Happy Endings" ad campaign. Then: Kelly Oxford is the queen of 140-character Twitter quips, and now she's going long-form in her new book Everything's Perfect When You're a Liar. Kelly joins Ben to discuss trips to Vegas to hang with magician David Copperfield and the possible STD hazards of drinking mysterious liquids in a strip club. All that plus new music from Subfocus, Cazzette, and The Wombats on this episode of The Bender! www.benderlounge.comWhen he's not playing Max Bloom, TV's "Worst Gay Husband" on Happy Endings, Adam Pally is serving double duty--literally--changing diapers as a dad of two kids. The ABC star talks about which character's  influenced him in creating a non-cliche gay character and how the LGBT community has responded to his portrayal. Ben and Adam talk what kind of guys Max is into and what his Grindr profile might look like. Also hear Adam's thoughts on ABC's "Save Happy Endings" ad campaign. Then: Kelly Oxford is the queen of 140-character Twitter quips, and now she's going long-form in her new book Everything's Perfect When You're a Liar. Kelly joins Ben to discuss trips to Vegas to hang with magician David Copperfield and the possible STD hazards of drinking mysterious liquids in a strip club. All that plus new music from Subfocus, Cazzette, and The Wombats on this episode of The Bender! www.benderlounge.com MixTape: Ultra Music Fest MixTape: Ultra Music Fest Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:50:21 +0000 The second Bender MixTape is here, inspired by Ben's trip to Ultra Music Festival last week. DJ Will Calder provides the beats for this very special MixTape, and he manages to pack 24 Ultra songs into the mix! Also check out Ben's interviews with Kerli and Robert DeLong, of Bender Boombox fame. For more DJ Will Calder listen to Power 96 in Miami, and for more coverage of Ultra listen to UMF Radio on the SiriusXM apps!

]]> The second Bender MixTape is here, inspired by Ben's trip to Ultra Music Festival last week. DJ Will Calder provides the beats for this very special MixTape, and he manages to pack 24 Ultra songs into the mix! Also check out Ben's interviews with Kerli and Robert DeLong, of Bender Boombox fame. For more DJ Will Calder listen to Power 96 in Miami, and for more coverage of Ultra listen to UMF Radio on the SiriusXM apps!

]]> 56:51 false full The second Bender MixTape is here, inspired by Ben's trip to Ultra Music Festival last week. DJ Will Calder provides the beats for this very special MixTape, and he manages to pack 24 Ultra songs into the mix! Also check out Ben's interviews with Kerli and Robert DeLong, of Bender Boombox fame. For more DJ Will Calder listen to Power 96 in Miami, and for more coverage of Ultra listen to UMF Radio on the SiriusXM apps!The second Bender MixTape is here, inspired by Ben's trip to Ultra Music Festival last week. DJ Will Calder provides the beats for this very special MixTape, and he manages to pack 24 Ultra songs into the mix! Also check out Ben's interviews with Kerli and Robert DeLong, of Bender Boombox fame. For more DJ Will Calder listen to Power 96 in Miami, and for more coverage of Ultra listen to UMF Radio on the SiriusXM apps! Breaking Your Fall Breaking Your Fall Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:29:28 +0000 Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ryan O'Connell join Ben in the lounge this week, and they've both got him giggling like a school girl. Despite being a little hoarse, Wendi McLendon-Covey, the star of Bridesmaids, braves the mic to share the behind the scenes dish on Wilson Phillips and her love of the '90s group. Wendi and Ben get real indulging in serious cat talk and deciding what the tipping point for becoming a cat lady actually is. The Rules of Engagement actress happens to be a huge fan of the Real Housewives, and her thoughts on Tamra Barney's podcast can't be missed. Who has baby books for their cats and who buys them children's fairy wing costumes? You'll have to listen to find out. Ryan O'Connell, writer and editor for Thought Catalog and columnist for Vice, doesn't like the Internet—he just works for it. The writer shares how his online persona translated to a horrifying offline experience at a New York gay bar post-Hurricane Sandy. Despite being a blogger in 2013 he remains without a smartphone and has the contempt to prove it…but FYI, he might call you for directions to Olive Garden! His sociological insight into Kim Richards, The Hills and Lauren Conrad's bumper sticker thoughts, will have you pissing yourself with laughter.

]]> Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ryan O'Connell join Ben in the lounge this week, and they've both got him giggling like a school girl. Despite being a little hoarse, Wendi McLendon-Covey, the star of Bridesmaids, braves the mic to share the behind the scenes dish on Wilson Phillips and her love of the '90s group. Wendi and Ben get real indulging in serious cat talk and deciding what the tipping point for becoming a cat lady actually is. The Rules of Engagement actress happens to be a huge fan of the Real Housewives, and her thoughts on Tamra Barney's podcast can't be missed. Who has baby books for their cats and who buys them children's fairy wing costumes? You'll have to listen to find out. Ryan O'Connell, writer and editor for Thought Catalog and columnist for Vice, doesn't like the Internet—he just works for it. The writer shares how his online persona translated to a horrifying offline experience at a New York gay bar post-Hurricane Sandy. Despite being a blogger in 2013 he remains without a smartphone and has the contempt to prove it…but FYI, he might call you for directions to Olive Garden! His sociological insight into Kim Richards, The Hills and Lauren Conrad's bumper sticker thoughts, will have you pissing yourself with laughter.

]]> 59:05 true full Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ryan O'Connell join Ben in the lounge this week, and they've both got him giggling like a school girl. Despite being a little hoarse, Wendi McLendon-Covey, the star of Bridesmaids, braves the mic to share the behind the scenes dish on Wilson Phillips and her love of the '90s group. Wendi and Ben get real indulging in serious cat talk and deciding what the tipping point for becoming a cat lady actually is. The Rules of Engagement actress happens to be a huge fan of the Real Housewives, and her thoughts on Tamra Barney's podcast can't be missed. Who has baby books for their cats and who buys them children's fairy wing costumes? You'll have to listen to find out. Ryan O'Connell, writer and editor for Thought Catalog and columnist for Vice, doesn't like the Internet—he just works for it. The writer shares how his online persona translated to a horrifying offline experience at a New York gay bar post-Hurricane Sandy. Despite being a blogger in 2013 he remains without a smartphone and has the contempt to prove it…but FYI, he might call you for directions to Olive Garden! His sociological insight into Kim Richards, The Hills and Lauren Conrad's bumper sticker thoughts, will have you pissing yourself with laughter.Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ryan O'Connell join Ben in the lounge this week, and they've both got him giggling like a school girl. Despite being a little hoarse, Wendi McLendon-Covey, the star of Bridesmaids, braves the mic to share the behind the scenes dish on Wilson Phillips and her love of the '90s group. Wendi and Ben get real indulging in serious cat talk and deciding what the tipping point for becoming a cat lady actually is. The Rules of Engagement actress happens to be a huge fan of the Real Housewives, and her thoughts on Tamra Barney's podcast can't be missed. Who has baby books for their cats and who buys them children's fairy wing costumes? You'll have to listen to find out. Ryan O'Connell, writer and editor for Thought Catalog and columnist for Vice, doesn't like the Internet—he just works for it. The writer shares how his online persona translated to a horrifying offline experience at a New York gay bar post-Hurricane Sandy. Despite being a blogger in 2013 he remains without a smartphone and has the contempt to prove it…but FYI, he might call you for directions to Olive Garden! His sociological insight into Kim Richards, The Hills and Lauren Conrad's bumper sticker thoughts, will have you pissing yourself with laughter. Pompeii Pompeii Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:36:00 +0000 Kristen Johnston is coming clean on all her past benders not only on The Bender, but also in her book, Guts. Ben and Kristen talk candidly about the 21st century problem of pills and booze. Now six years sober, she tell us the gruesome story of how her addiction caused her to bare her guts, quite literally, in a London hospital. Plus, You won't believe her relationship to past guest Andy Cohen, whom she professionally coached in the early days of his Bravo hosting gig. Then, Danny Roberts, the fresh-faced turn of the century twink from Real World: New Orleans, joins Ben in the Bender lounge. Now, Danny Roberts is a resident of Seattle, Washington, and he's grown a burly beard to match his surroundings. The reality star stepped out of the spotlight years ago, but has slowly been inching back into it with a role as a masseur in Logo's series DTLA. Have you liked The Bender on Facebook? www.facebook.com/benderlounge

]]> Kristen Johnston is coming clean on all her past benders not only on The Bender, but also in her book, Guts. Ben and Kristen talk candidly about the 21st century problem of pills and booze. Now six years sober, she tell us the gruesome story of how her addiction caused her to bare her guts, quite literally, in a London hospital. Plus, You won't believe her relationship to past guest Andy Cohen, whom she professionally coached in the early days of his Bravo hosting gig. Then, Danny Roberts, the fresh-faced turn of the century twink from Real World: New Orleans, joins Ben in the Bender lounge. Now, Danny Roberts is a resident of Seattle, Washington, and he's grown a burly beard to match his surroundings. The reality star stepped out of the spotlight years ago, but has slowly been inching back into it with a role as a masseur in Logo's series DTLA. Have you liked The Bender on Facebook? www.facebook.com/benderlounge

]]> 58:05 true full Kristen Johnston is coming clean on all her past benders not only on The Bender, but also in her book, Guts. Ben and Kristen talk candidly about the 21st century problem of pills and booze. Now six years sober, she tell us the gruesome story of how her addiction caused her to bare her guts, quite literally, in a London hospital. Plus, You won't believe her relationship to past guest Andy Cohen, whom she professionally coached in the early days of his Bravo hosting gig. Then, Danny Roberts, the fresh-faced turn of the century twink from Real World: New Orleans, joins Ben in the Bender lounge. Now, Danny Roberts is a resident of Seattle, Washington, and he's grown a burly beard to match his surroundings. The reality star stepped out of the spotlight years ago, but has slowly been inching back into it with a role as a masseur in Logo's series DTLA. Have you liked The Bender on Facebook? www.facebook.com/benderloungeKristen Johnston is coming clean on all her past benders not only on The Bender, but also in her book, Guts. Ben and Kristen talk candidly about the 21st century problem of pills and booze. Now six years sober, she tell us the gruesome story of how her addiction caused her to bare her guts, quite literally, in a London hospital. Plus, You won't believe her relationship to past guest Andy Cohen, whom she professionally coached in the early days of his Bravo hosting gig. Then, Danny Roberts, the fresh-faced turn of the century twink from Real World: New Orleans, joins Ben in the Bender lounge. Now, Danny Roberts is a resident of Seattle, Washington, and he's grown a burly beard to match his surroundings. The reality star stepped out of the spotlight years ago, but has slowly been inching back into it with a role as a masseur in Logo's series DTLA. Have you liked The Bender on Facebook? www.facebook.com/benderlounge Mixtape: Telluride Gay Ski Week Mixtape: Telluride Gay Ski Week Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:36:00 +0000 Welcome to the first official Bender Mixtape! Unwind and rewind through the highlights of Telluride Gay Ski Week as they're woven through this hot mix courtesy of DJ Jeremy Blacklow. You'll hear from gay ski week guests fresh off the slopes including Reichen Lehmkuhl, DJ Casey Alva, Gay Ski Week Founder John McGill, and a few other surprise guests. With tales of travel, white parties, stackable pets, and Ben's altitude crush on a certain bro, this is one special episode you won't want to miss.

]]> Welcome to the first official Bender Mixtape! Unwind and rewind through the highlights of Telluride Gay Ski Week as they're woven through this hot mix courtesy of DJ Jeremy Blacklow. You'll hear from gay ski week guests fresh off the slopes including Reichen Lehmkuhl, DJ Casey Alva, Gay Ski Week Founder John McGill, and a few other surprise guests. With tales of travel, white parties, stackable pets, and Ben's altitude crush on a certain bro, this is one special episode you won't want to miss.

]]> 54:10 false full Welcome to the first official Bender Mixtape! Unwind and rewind through the highlights of Telluride Gay Ski Week as they're woven through this hot mix courtesy of DJ Jeremy Blacklow. You'll hear from gay ski week guests fresh off the slopes including Reichen Lehmkuhl, DJ Casey Alva, Gay Ski Week Founder John McGill, and a few other surprise guests. With tales of travel, white parties, stackable pets, and Ben's altitude crush on a certain bro, this is one special episode you won't want to miss.Welcome to the first official Bender Mixtape! Unwind and rewind through the highlights of Telluride Gay Ski Week as they're woven through this hot mix courtesy of DJ Jeremy Blacklow. You'll hear from gay ski week guests fresh off the slopes including Reichen Lehmkuhl, DJ Casey Alva, Gay Ski Week Founder John McGill, and a few other surprise guests. With tales of travel, white parties, stackable pets, and Ben's altitude crush on a certain bro, this is one special episode you won't want to miss. I Could Be The One I Could Be The One Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:11:00 +0000 Jake Fogelnest, writer, comedian, radio personality, podcaster, and Stickam star, joins Ben on The Bender to reminisce over their chaotic final days at K-Rock and the drama that unfolded off mic. Hear Fogelnest, now a DJ for SiriusXM's XMU and Alt Nation, share his opinions on why rock music is dead. But most important, you won't wanna miss his tips on launching your cat as an Internet celebrity, even if your cat has a horrible personality. Then music bloggers (and real life friends) Jon Aliaga (from JonAlisBlog.com) and Bradley Stern (from MuuMuse.com) step into the lounge. They give us new music recommendations as well as compete in our new Pop Royalty Quiz.

]]> Jake Fogelnest, writer, comedian, radio personality, podcaster, and Stickam star, joins Ben on The Bender to reminisce over their chaotic final days at K-Rock and the drama that unfolded off mic. Hear Fogelnest, now a DJ for SiriusXM's XMU and Alt Nation, share his opinions on why rock music is dead. But most important, you won't wanna miss his tips on launching your cat as an Internet celebrity, even if your cat has a horrible personality. Then music bloggers (and real life friends) Jon Aliaga (from JonAlisBlog.com) and Bradley Stern (from MuuMuse.com) step into the lounge. They give us new music recommendations as well as compete in our new Pop Royalty Quiz.

]]> 57:06 true full Jake Fogelnest, writer, comedian, radio personality, podcaster, and Stickam star, joins Ben on The Bender to reminisce over their chaotic final days at K-Rock and the drama that unfolded off mic. Hear Fogelnest, now a DJ for SiriusXM's XMU and Alt Nation, share his opinions on why rock music is dead. But most important, you won't wanna miss his tips on launching your cat as an Internet celebrity, even if your cat has a horrible personality. Then music bloggers (and real life friends) Jon Aliaga (from JonAlisBlog.com) and Bradley Stern (from MuuMuse.com) step into the lounge. They give us new music recommendations as well as compete in our new Pop Royalty Quiz.Jake Fogelnest, writer, comedian, radio personality, podcaster, and Stickam star, joins Ben on The Bender to reminisce over their chaotic final days at K-Rock and the drama that unfolded off mic. Hear Fogelnest, now a DJ for SiriusXM's XMU and Alt Nation, share his opinions on why rock music is dead. But most important, you won't wanna miss his tips on launching your cat as an Internet celebrity, even if your cat has a horrible personality. Then music bloggers (and real life friends) Jon Aliaga (from JonAlisBlog.com) and Bradley Stern (from MuuMuse.com) step into the lounge. They give us new music recommendations as well as compete in our new Pop Royalty Quiz. I Like It Loud I Like It Loud Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:03:00 +0000 Carmen Electra joins Ben this week, as she makes a return to the music stage with a dubstep sound and Instagram lyrics. What about that alleged romance with Simon Cowell the tabloids have been reporting on? Ms. Electra clears up the rumors and gives us the truth about the two's relationship. Gawker's own Rich Juzwiak takes an extended spin in the Bender Lounge discussing Azealia Banks' history of Twitter feuds and the five letter gay slur she's become fond of dropping. Between Banks and Beiber fans, Ben and Rich examine the shade that gets thrown around on the Internet and finish things off with a little catfishing. Speaking of cats, find out all about his estranged relationship with his celebrity cat Winston. Finally, Coco Peru has been a drag fixture in New York and Los Angeles for years, but she's taking her show on the road for Telluride Gay Ski Week. She says she only does appearances in the cold weather for pay, so you better be prepared for her to turn up the heat at the specially named Club Coco in Colorado. She and Ben also talk men that hit on her, her hot latin professor of a husband, and yes, her own love of cats. 

]]> Carmen Electra joins Ben this week, as she makes a return to the music stage with a dubstep sound and Instagram lyrics. What about that alleged romance with Simon Cowell the tabloids have been reporting on? Ms. Electra clears up the rumors and gives us the truth about the two's relationship. Gawker's own Rich Juzwiak takes an extended spin in the Bender Lounge discussing Azealia Banks' history of Twitter feuds and the five letter gay slur she's become fond of dropping. Between Banks and Beiber fans, Ben and Rich examine the shade that gets thrown around on the Internet and finish things off with a little catfishing. Speaking of cats, find out all about his estranged relationship with his celebrity cat Winston. Finally, Coco Peru has been a drag fixture in New York and Los Angeles for years, but she's taking her show on the road for Telluride Gay Ski Week. She says she only does appearances in the cold weather for pay, so you better be prepared for her to turn up the heat at the specially named Club Coco in Colorado. She and Ben also talk men that hit on her, her hot latin professor of a husband, and yes, her own love of cats.

]]> 55:13 true full Carmen Electra joins Ben this week, as she makes a return to the music stage with a dubstep sound and Instagram lyrics. What about that alleged romance with Simon Cowell the tabloids have been reporting on? Ms. Electra clears up the rumors and gives us the truth about the two's relationship. Gawker's own Rich Juzwiak takes an extended spin in the Bender Lounge discussing Azealia Banks' history of Twitter feuds and the five letter gay slur she's become fond of dropping. Between Banks and Beiber fans, Ben and Rich examine the shade that gets thrown around on the Internet and finish things off with a little catfishing. Speaking of cats, find out all about his estranged relationship with his celebrity cat Winston. Finally, Coco Peru has been a drag fixture in New York and Los Angeles for years, but she's taking her show on the road for Telluride Gay Ski Week. She says she only does appearances in the cold weather for pay, so you better be prepared for her to turn up the heat at the specially named Club Coco in Colorado. She and Ben also talk men that hit on her, her hot latin professor of a husband, and yes, her own love of cats. Carmen Electra joins Ben this week, as she makes a return to the music stage with a dubstep sound and Instagram lyrics. What about that alleged romance with Simon Cowell the tabloids have been reporting on? Ms. Electra clears up the rumors and gives us the truth about the two's relationship. Gawker's own Rich Juzwiak takes an extended spin in the Bender Lounge discussing Azealia Banks' history of Twitter feuds and the five letter gay slur she's become fond of dropping. Between Banks and Beiber fans, Ben and Rich examine the shade that gets thrown around on the Internet and finish things off with a little catfishing. Speaking of cats, find out all about his estranged relationship with his celebrity cat Winston. Finally, Coco Peru has been a drag fixture in New York and Los Angeles for years, but she's taking her show on the road for Telluride Gay Ski Week. She says she only does appearances in the cold weather for pay, so you better be prepared for her to turn up the heat at the specially named Club Coco in Colorado. She and Ben also talk men that hit on her, her hot latin professor of a husband, and yes, her own love of cats.  Free Time Free Time Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:14:00 +0000 Wendy Williams isn't just a talk show host with a catch phrase; she's a massive media empire. Besides working on a reality show production company and her sixth book, Wendy has a line of wigs that she says will give Kim Zolciak a run for her money. She reveals her hurt feelings over being snubbed by drag queens and explains the infamous origins behind her signature "How you doin'?!" With almost half a million Twitter followers and over 43 million YouTube views, Tyler Oakley is a certified professional fan girl. The vlogger and Internet personality steps into the Bender Lounge to explain the fan sensation of "shipping" and how the One Direction community has embraced the culture. Ben and Tyler play a rousing round of the game Bender Balderdash, sharing their first kiss stories and revealing if they've ever sent sexual DMs on Twitter. Which one of them had his first kiss in a church parking lot? You'll have to listen to find out. Have you left us an iTunes review? Please do!

]]> Wendy Williams isn't just a talk show host with a catch phrase; she's a massive media empire. Besides working on a reality show production company and her sixth book, Wendy has a line of wigs that she says will give Kim Zolciak a run for her money. She reveals her hurt feelings over being snubbed by drag queens and explains the infamous origins behind her signature "How you doin'?!" With almost half a million Twitter followers and over 43 million YouTube views, Tyler Oakley is a certified professional fan girl. The vlogger and Internet personality steps into the Bender Lounge to explain the fan sensation of "shipping" and how the One Direction community has embraced the culture. Ben and Tyler play a rousing round of the game Bender Balderdash, sharing their first kiss stories and revealing if they've ever sent sexual DMs on Twitter. Which one of them had his first kiss in a church parking lot? You'll have to listen to find out. Have you left us an iTunes review? Please do!

]]> 58:22 true full Wendy Williams isn't just a talk show host with a catch phrase; she's a massive media empire. Besides working on a reality show production company and her sixth book, Wendy has a line of wigs that she says will give Kim Zolciak a run for her money. She reveals her hurt feelings over being snubbed by drag queens and explains the infamous origins behind her signature "How you doin'?!" With almost half a million Twitter followers and over 43 million YouTube views, Tyler Oakley is a certified professional fan girl. The vlogger and Internet personality steps into the Bender Lounge to explain the fan sensation of "shipping" and how the One Direction community has embraced the culture. Ben and Tyler play a rousing round of the game Bender Balderdash, sharing their first kiss stories and revealing if they've ever sent sexual DMs on Twitter. Which one of them had his first kiss in a church parking lot? You'll have to listen to find out. Have you left us an iTunes review? Please do!Wendy Williams isn't just a talk show host with a catch phrase; she's a massive media empire. Besides working on a reality show production company and her sixth book, Wendy has a line of wigs that she says will give Kim Zolciak a run for her money. She reveals her hurt feelings over being snubbed by drag queens and explains the infamous origins behind her signature "How you doin'?!" With almost half a million Twitter followers and over 43 million YouTube views, Tyler Oakley is a certified professional fan girl. The vlogger and Internet personality steps into the Bender Lounge to explain the fan sensation of "shipping" and how the One Direction community has embraced the culture. Ben and Tyler play a rousing round of the game Bender Balderdash, sharing their first kiss stories and revealing if they've ever sent sexual DMs on Twitter. Which one of them had his first kiss in a church parking lot? You'll have to listen to find out. Have you left us an iTunes review? Please do! What A Feeling What A Feeling Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:01:00 +0000 Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer, hosts of Nikki and Sara Live on MTV, join Ben to talk podcast shop. The dynamic duo share how they successfully parlayed their podcast You Had To Be There into a late-night MTV gig. Are they able to maintain a healthy relationship on-air and avoid the cattiness off mic? Plus, you don't wanna miss them talk tranquilized kittens with Ke$ha and how they helped bring Justin Timberlake back to a career in music. Louis Peitzman, Associate Editor at Buzzfeed, has turned his proclivity for pop culture into a full time profession. He tells Ben just how thick a skin you need to have as a blogger dealing with Internet haters. Hear his take on RHOBH Kim Richards' latest e-store, including a pair of "Slut Pig" Booty shorts. Ben and Louis also get down and dirty talking about his Buzzfeed purity test and the culture of sexting, grinding, and booty skyping. Oh, and of course the Tinder talk continues…on this episode of The Bender! Do you like us on Facebook yet? www.facebook.com/benderlounge

]]> Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer, hosts of Nikki and Sara Live on MTV, join Ben to talk podcast shop. The dynamic duo share how they successfully parlayed their podcast You Had To Be There into a late-night MTV gig. Are they able to maintain a healthy relationship on-air and avoid the cattiness off mic? Plus, you don't wanna miss them talk tranquilized kittens with Ke$ha and how they helped bring Justin Timberlake back to a career in music. Louis Peitzman, Associate Editor at Buzzfeed, has turned his proclivity for pop culture into a full time profession. He tells Ben just how thick a skin you need to have as a blogger dealing with Internet haters. Hear his take on RHOBH Kim Richards' latest e-store, including a pair of "Slut Pig" Booty shorts. Ben and Louis also get down and dirty talking about his Buzzfeed purity test and the culture of sexting, grinding, and booty skyping. Oh, and of course the Tinder talk continues…on this episode of The Bender! Do you like us on Facebook yet? www.facebook.com/benderlounge

]]> 56:06 true full Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer, hosts of Nikki and Sara Live on MTV, join Ben to talk podcast shop. The dynamic duo share how they successfully parlayed their podcast You Had To Be There into a late-night MTV gig. Are they able to maintain a healthy relationship on-air and avoid the cattiness off mic? Plus, you don't wanna miss them talk tranquilized kittens with Ke$ha and how they helped bring Justin Timberlake back to a career in music. Louis Peitzman, Associate Editor at Buzzfeed, has turned his proclivity for pop culture into a full time profession. He tells Ben just how thick a skin you need to have as a blogger dealing with Internet haters. Hear his take on RHOBH Kim Richards' latest e-store, including a pair of "Slut Pig" Booty shorts. Ben and Louis also get down and dirty talking about his Buzzfeed purity test and the culture of sexting, grinding, and booty skyping. Oh, and of course the Tinder talk continues…on this episode of The Bender! Do you like us on Facebook yet? www.facebook.com/benderloungeNikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer, hosts of Nikki and Sara Live on MTV, join Ben to talk podcast shop. The dynamic duo share how they successfully parlayed their podcast You Had To Be There into a late-night MTV gig. Are they able to maintain a healthy relationship on-air and avoid the cattiness off mic? Plus, you don't wanna miss them talk tranquilized kittens with Ke$ha and how they helped bring Justin Timberlake back to a career in music. Louis Peitzman, Associate Editor at Buzzfeed, has turned his proclivity for pop culture into a full time profession. He tells Ben just how thick a skin you need to have as a blogger dealing with Internet haters. Hear his take on RHOBH Kim Richards' latest e-store, including a pair of "Slut Pig" Booty shorts. Ben and Louis also get down and dirty talking about his Buzzfeed purity test and the culture of sexting, grinding, and booty skyping. Oh, and of course the Tinder talk continues…on this episode of The Bender! Do you like us on Facebook yet? www.facebook.com/benderlounge Safe and Sound Safe and Sound Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:44:00 +0000 Sally Jessy Raphael isn't just an American talk show icon, she's also the reigning queen of social media. Sally and Ben discuss her social media adoration, impostor Twitter accounts, and what makes the gays gravitate towards her. Whether it's talking behind the scenes of her television career or her thoughts on the current talk show landscape, Sally holds nothing back on The Bender. The shocking confession she shares about her signature red glasses may surprise you. Then: sure, we all remember Damien Fahey as the former host of MTV's TRL, but who knew he had this sharp-tongued joke writer inside of him? Damien stops by the Bender to share how he finally took charge of his comedic ambitions and channeled them into creative endeavors. All that plus Ben's newfound discovery, the Tinder app, on this episode of The Bender! Instagram follow us will ya at @benderlounge?

]]> Sally Jessy Raphael isn't just an American talk show icon, she's also the reigning queen of social media. Sally and Ben discuss her social media adoration, impostor Twitter accounts, and what makes the gays gravitate towards her. Whether it's talking behind the scenes of her television career or her thoughts on the current talk show landscape, Sally holds nothing back on The Bender. The shocking confession she shares about her signature red glasses may surprise you. Then: sure, we all remember Damien Fahey as the former host of MTV's TRL, but who knew he had this sharp-tongued joke writer inside of him? Damien stops by the Bender to share how he finally took charge of his comedic ambitions and channeled them into creative endeavors. All that plus Ben's newfound discovery, the Tinder app, on this episode of The Bender! Instagram follow us will ya at @benderlounge?

]]> 53:47 true full Sally Jessy Raphael isn't just an American talk show icon, she's also the reigning queen of social media. Sally and Ben discuss her social media adoration, impostor Twitter accounts, and what makes the gays gravitate towards her. Whether it's talking behind the scenes of her television career or her thoughts on the current talk show landscape, Sally holds nothing back on The Bender. The shocking confession she shares about her signature red glasses may surprise you. Then: sure, we all remember Damien Fahey as the former host of MTV's TRL, but who knew he had this sharp-tongued joke writer inside of him? Damien stops by the Bender to share how he finally took charge of his comedic ambitions and channeled them into creative endeavors. All that plus Ben's newfound discovery, the Tinder app, on this episode of The Bender! Instagram follow us will ya at @benderlounge?Sally Jessy Raphael isn't just an American talk show icon, she's also the reigning queen of social media. Sally and Ben discuss her social media adoration, impostor Twitter accounts, and what makes the gays gravitate towards her. Whether it's talking behind the scenes of her television career or her thoughts on the current talk show landscape, Sally holds nothing back on The Bender. The shocking confession she shares about her signature red glasses may surprise you. Then: sure, we all remember Damien Fahey as the former host of MTV's TRL, but who knew he had this sharp-tongued joke writer inside of him? Damien stops by the Bender to share how he finally took charge of his comedic ambitions and channeled them into creative endeavors. All that plus Ben's newfound discovery, the Tinder app, on this episode of The Bender! Instagram follow us will ya at @benderlounge? Raise Your Weapon Raise Your Weapon Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:51:00 +0000 Bride-to-be Tamra Barney stops by The Bender to bring us the exclusive dish on her upcoming nuptials and the likelihood of her own Bravo wedding spin-off. The Real Housewife of Orange County holds nothing back as she discusses behind-the-scenes lawsuits and what makes good reality TV. No longer just a housewife, the "podcaster extroadinare" and host of Tamra Talks shares her secret for what it took to get fiancé Eddie naked in a bubble bath on camera. Ben gets some company in the Bender Boombox this week thanks to special guest Neon Hitch, and yes, that is her real name. Also in the lounge this week is Clay Cane, the self-proclaimed Barbara on his personal version of "The View," Clay Cane Live on WWRL. The radio personality and entertainment editor for BET.com gives us the inside scoop about his past interviews with Rihanna, T.I., and Kevin Federline. Plus tune in for details on our first Bender Abroad trip... anyone up for some Colorado skiing? Follow us on Twitter at @benderlounge.

]]> Bride-to-be Tamra Barney stops by The Bender to bring us the exclusive dish on her upcoming nuptials and the likelihood of her own Bravo wedding spin-off. The Real Housewife of Orange County holds nothing back as she discusses behind-the-scenes lawsuits and what makes good reality TV. No longer just a housewife, the "podcaster extroadinare" and host of Tamra Talks shares her secret for what it took to get fiancé Eddie naked in a bubble bath on camera. Ben gets some company in the Bender Boombox this week thanks to special guest Neon Hitch, and yes, that is her real name. Also in the lounge this week is Clay Cane, the self-proclaimed Barbara on his personal version of "The View," Clay Cane Live on WWRL. The radio personality and entertainment editor for BET.com gives us the inside scoop about his past interviews with Rihanna, T.I., and Kevin Federline. Plus tune in for details on our first Bender Abroad trip... anyone up for some Colorado skiing? Follow us on Twitter at @benderlounge.

]]> 57:17 true full Bride-to-be Tamra Barney stops by The Bender to bring us the exclusive dish on her upcoming nuptials and the likelihood of her own Bravo wedding spin-off. The Real Housewife of Orange County holds nothing back as she discusses behind-the-scenes lawsuits and what makes good reality TV. No longer just a housewife, the "podcaster extroadinare" and host of Tamra Talks shares her secret for what it took to get fiancé Eddie naked in a bubble bath on camera. Ben gets some company in the Bender Boombox this week thanks to special guest Neon Hitch, and yes, that is her real name. Also in the lounge this week is Clay Cane, the self-proclaimed Barbara on his personal version of "The View," Clay Cane Live on WWRL. The radio personality and entertainment editor for BET.com gives us the inside scoop about his past interviews with Rihanna, T.I., and Kevin Federline. Plus tune in for details on our first Bender Abroad trip... anyone up for some Colorado skiing? Follow us on Twitter at @benderlounge.Bride-to-be Tamra Barney stops by The Bender to bring us the exclusive dish on her upcoming nuptials and the likelihood of her own Bravo wedding spin-off. The Real Housewife of Orange County holds nothing back as she discusses behind-the-scenes lawsuits and what makes good reality TV. No longer just a housewife, the "podcaster extroadinare" and host of Tamra Talks shares her secret for what it took to get fiancé Eddie naked in a bubble bath on camera. Ben gets some company in the Bender Boombox this week thanks to special guest Neon Hitch, and yes, that is her real name. Also in the lounge this week is Clay Cane, the self-proclaimed Barbara on his personal version of "The View," Clay Cane Live on WWRL. The radio personality and entertainment editor for BET.com gives us the inside scoop about his past interviews with Rihanna, T.I., and Kevin Federline. Plus tune in for details on our first Bender Abroad trip... anyone up for some Colorado skiing? Follow us on Twitter at @benderlounge. Sunshine Hotel Sunshine Hotel Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:29:00 +0000 Andy Cohen joins Ben in the lounge this week, and let's just say this isn't the first Bender Andy and Ben have shared. Hear the Watch What Happens Live host reminisce about how the two first met, his dating life, Bethenny Frankel's divorce, and his fave house husbands. Sam Lansky, an editor at Idolator.com and the ultimate pop apologist, joins Ben to dissect the dichotomy of the modern pop landscape and discuss the fervor of internet fandom. After breaking down the statistics of Taylor Swift's love life, he launches into a dramatic reading of heartbroken Swift fan fiction tweets. All that plus beats from Louis La Roche and Krewella! Have you found the show online yet? www.benderlounge.com

]]> Andy Cohen joins Ben in the lounge this week, and let's just say this isn't the first Bender Andy and Ben have shared. Hear the Watch What Happens Live host reminisce about how the two first met, his dating life, Bethenny Frankel's divorce, and his fave house husbands. Sam Lansky, an editor at Idolator.com and the ultimate pop apologist, joins Ben to dissect the dichotomy of the modern pop landscape and discuss the fervor of internet fandom. After breaking down the statistics of Taylor Swift's love life, he launches into a dramatic reading of heartbroken Swift fan fiction tweets. All that plus beats from Louis La Roche and Krewella! Have you found the show online yet? www.benderlounge.com

]]> 56:10 true full Andy Cohen joins Ben in the lounge this week, and let's just say this isn't the first Bender Andy and Ben have shared. Hear the Watch What Happens Live host reminisce about how the two first met, his dating life, Bethenny Frankel's divorce, and his fave house husbands. Sam Lansky, an editor at Idolator.com and the ultimate pop apologist, joins Ben to dissect the dichotomy of the modern pop landscape and discuss the fervor of internet fandom. After breaking down the statistics of Taylor Swift's love life, he launches into a dramatic reading of heartbroken Swift fan fiction tweets. All that plus beats from Louis La Roche and Krewella! Have you found the show online yet? www.benderlounge.comAndy Cohen joins Ben in the lounge this week, and let's just say this isn't the first Bender Andy and Ben have shared. Hear the Watch What Happens Live host reminisce about how the two first met, his dating life, Bethenny Frankel's divorce, and his fave house husbands. Sam Lansky, an editor at Idolator.com and the ultimate pop apologist, joins Ben to dissect the dichotomy of the modern pop landscape and discuss the fervor of internet fandom. After breaking down the statistics of Taylor Swift's love life, he launches into a dramatic reading of heartbroken Swift fan fiction tweets. All that plus beats from Louis La Roche and Krewella! Have you found the show online yet? www.benderlounge.com Sweet Nothing Sweet Nothing Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:19:00 +0000 First comes The Six Pack, then comes The Bender. Join Ben Harvey on his inaugural pop culture and music binge with new and old friends alike. Billy Eichner takes a break from running rampant on the streets of New York to talk about his love of two great women, Meryl Streep and Pink. Dave Holmes sets the record straight on a case of mistaken identity involving Azealia Banks. And Ben's middle school idol Carnie Wilson tells us all about her tension with Rachael Ray and her unhealthy relationship with Twitter trolls. C'mon just have a sip. It's The Bender. (Stay tuned for details about The Bender's launch on SiriusXM!)

]]> First comes The Six Pack, then comes The Bender. Join Ben Harvey on his inaugural pop culture and music binge with new and old friends alike. Billy Eichner takes a break from running rampant on the streets of New York to talk about his love of two great women, Meryl Streep and Pink. Dave Holmes sets the record straight on a case of mistaken identity involving Azealia Banks. And Ben's middle school idol Carnie Wilson tells us all about her tension with Rachael Ray and her unhealthy relationship with Twitter trolls. C'mon just have a sip. It's The Bender. (Stay tuned for details about The Bender's launch on SiriusXM!)

]]> 01:00:01 true full First comes The Six Pack, then comes The Bender. Join Ben Harvey on his inaugural pop culture and music binge with new and old friends alike. Billy Eichner takes a break from running rampant on the streets of New York to talk about his love of two great women, Meryl Streep and Pink. Dave Holmes sets the record straight on a case of mistaken identity involving Azealia Banks. And Ben's middle school idol Carnie Wilson tells us all about her tension with Rachael Ray and her unhealthy relationship with Twitter trolls. C'mon just have a sip. It's The Bender. (Stay tuned for details about The Bender's launch on SiriusXM!)First comes The Six Pack, then comes The Bender. Join Ben Harvey on his inaugural pop culture and music binge with new and old friends alike. Billy Eichner takes a break from running rampant on the streets of New York to talk about his love of two great women, Meryl Streep and Pink. Dave Holmes sets the record straight on a case of mistaken identity involving Azealia Banks. And Ben's middle school idol Carnie Wilson tells us all about her tension with Rachael Ray and her unhealthy relationship with Twitter trolls. C'mon just have a sip. It's The Bender. (Stay tuned for details about The Bender's launch on SiriusXM!)