The Reckless Musecast

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the earliest version of Mickey Mouse - Steamboat Willie - entering the public domain; the attempt to problematize Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special, The Dreamer; and Claudine Gay's resignation as president of Harvard. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the Variety article, "Strikes, Box-Office Bombs and ‘Huge Leadership Vacuum’: Hollywood Says Goodbye to Worst Year in a Generation"; how terrible 'The Exorcist: Believer" is; and the rise of Barry Keoghan. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.insta...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about A24's upcoming film, "Civil War," as well as controversy around the Satanic Temple display inside the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: htt...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about Rep. Elise Stefanik's questioning of university presidents on the growing antisemitism on their campuses; and have a pleasant discussion about blood splatter in movies. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the recent cancellations of actors Susan Sarandon and Melissa Barrera for their comments on the Gaza conflict. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenDAlessio...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about how HBO's "Girls" is actually a conservative show, and Nikki Haley's war on anonymity & free speech. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

In this episode, Ben and Joe (barely) defend Hillary Clinton in a discussion about free speech vs. the Heckler's veto; and talk about the recent debate, "Is Wokeness Killing Comedy?" between Lou Perez and Michael Ian Black (spoiler alert: Perez won). Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.insta...

In this episode, Ben and Joe reflect on 100 episodes of TRM, taking a look back on their very first episode, and comment on the current state of freedom of speech and expression. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the Spectator article, "The rise of the underground free speech groups" (found here: https://thespectator.com/topic/the-rise-of-underground-free-speech-groups/ ), as well as South Park's recent criticism of Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__...

In this episode, Ben and Joe definitely don't talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and instead talk about the AI takeover of the visual effects industry. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://www.facebook....

In this episode, Ben and Joe continue Horrorfest with a conversation about psychological horror movies, including Psycho, Possessor, Skinamarink, Frailty, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

In this episode, Ben and Joe continue Horrorfest with a conversation about zombies, including George A. Romero's "Dead" films, Italian zombie flicks, zombie comedies, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebo...

In this episode, Ben and Joe continue Horrorfest with special guests Jim and Cait from the Delta Vid Cast to talk about our favorite and least favorite slasher flicks, some slasher gems, our favorite kills, and more! Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.c...

In this episode, Ben and Joe get into the Halloween spirit talking about their favorite -- and least favorite -- movies about exorcisms and demonic possession. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Be...

In this eipsode, Ben and Joe chat about the recent debate, "Has the Sexual Revolution Failed?" hosted by FIRE and the Free Press; and Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: http...

In this episode, Ben and Joe chat about Alice Cooper's recent statements about transgender children, and the Songwriter scene from Under the Silver Lake. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenD...

In this episode, Alexander von Sternberg of the History Impossible podcast returns to chat about even more wild historical events. And yes, they talk about Nazis. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

In this episode, Ben and Joe chat about the controversy around Oliver Anthony's song "Rich Men North of Richmond," how Rachel Zegler is sabotaging Disney's upcoming "Snow White" film, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://med...

In this episode, Ben and Joe are joined by comedian Pat Colicchio as they talk about the L.A. comedy scene, politics in stand-up comedy, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenDAlessioWrit...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the work of director William Friedkin, the backlash against Barbie, the controversy around Sound of Freedom, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ben...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about ugly architecture and the importance of culturally significant buildings, the idea that female muses are outdated, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven -- the man behind such films as Robocop, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, and others -- and how he perfectly blended over-the-top violence with incisive social commentary. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about how SAG-AFTRA members have gone on strike along with the WGA's writer, and the surprisingly effects that the dual strikes are having on the entertainment industry. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@benda...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the recent horror movies and series they've watched recently, including Evil Dead Rise, Scream VI, and various analog horror series. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: https://ww...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the New Yorker article, " How the Marvel Cinematic Universe Swallowed Hollywood " and how the MCU has impacted the entertainment industry. Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook...