The Reckless Musecast

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk to Obaid Omer about the woke takeover of our institutions, the similarities between wokeness and cults, 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/BenDAlessioW...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the Faustian bargain myth and its place in pop culture; the Balenciaga controversy; Ben sells his soul for $60 a year (with COLA adjustments); and Joe goes on a Kanye West rant. 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, Joe talks about his budding satanism and Ben tries to exorcise him; Twitter's an insane asylum right now, and that's the way we like it; 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...

In this episode, Joe chats with Grammy® Award-winning musician T.J. Troy about his background; the negative effects of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity initiatives on the arts; his creative process; and more.  Follow Joe Garza: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeGarzaCreates - Medium: https://joegarzacreates.medium.com/ Follow T.J. Troy: - Website: https://tjtroy.com/ - YouTube: https://www.yo...

Ben and Joe chat with comedian Pat Colicchio about life as a Los Angeles stand-up comic.  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/BenDAlessioWriting/ Follow Joe Garza: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jo...

Ben and Joe talk about the effect that artificial intelligence has on art and music, and the pros and cons of AI making its way into pop culture.  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/BenDAlessioWri...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about their favorite horror movies they've seen recently.  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/BenDAlessioWriting/ Follow Joe Garza: - Twitter: https://twitter.com...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk to special guest Jim Clark - a cult horror movie enthusiast - about his experiences working at a drive-in movie theater, what makes going to the movies such a special experience, their favorite horror icons, favorite horror movie deaths, and more.  Follow Ben D'Alessio: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about Meg Smaker's documentary “Jihad Rehab” (aka “The UnRedacted”) and its cancellation by Sundance. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - 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/BenDAlessioWriting/ Follow...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk to musician Entropyrian about being a one-man band, how explicit a message should be in music, how artists can survive the culture war, and more.  Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - 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 talk about the recent controversy surrounding The Little Mermaid, the forced diversity & inclusion of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and House of the Dragon, and more.  Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://m...

In this episode, Joe chats with Bill Rivers about the importance of authentic storytelling, the creative writing process, and what the hell, Bram Stoker's Dracula. Follow Joe Garza at: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeGarzaCreates - Medium: https://joegarzacreates.medium.com/ Buy Bill Rivers' latest book, "Last Summer Boys: A Novel," here: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Summer-Boys-Bill-Rivers/dp/16...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the role anger plays in the creative process; the heyoka and the need for a sacred clown today; and Salman Rushdie and the importance of free speech. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about Beyoncé being pressured into changing her lyrics, Telefilm Canada's "Authentic Storytelling" initiative, John Leguizamo calling out James Franco's casting as Fidel Castro, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - 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 talk about the Northern School of Contemporary Dance's decision to drop ballet from its auditions; the US Quadball and Major League Quadball changing "quidditch" to "quadball"; Dave Chappelle's show getting moved to a new venue to appease the woke mob; and Hollywood's top Diversity Officers sharing their stories. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - Website: https://www.bendales...

In this episode, Ben and George discuss why George's four-panel cartoons have become so popular on the internet, their political beginnings and shifts, his processes as an artist, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio /- Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook...

In Ben's communist/fascist takeover of the podcast, he discusses Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal;" "The End of Satire" (dramatic much); untouchable groups; and the Prophet Muhammad. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Facebook: ht...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about Tom Hanks' playing a gay man in 1993's "Philadelphia," whether fat suits are still acceptable, Lizzo changing her lyrics to please the woke mob, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 - Fac...

In this episode, Ben and Joe chat with singer-songwriter Kay Clarity about being a conservative artist in Los Angeles, how her conservative values inform her creative process, why it's important to preserve the past, the importance of beauty, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bend...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about why artists need to incorporate discipline into their creative routines, advice on developing discipline, the routines of famous creative people, and the Mona Lisa getting caked. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium....

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about Mercedes Lackey's removal from the Nebula Conference; Dave Chappelle's attacker; the response to Ricky Gervais' Netflix special; Laura Dern's comments about the patriarchy and Jurassic Park; and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - M...

In this episode, Ben and Joe chat with author Alex Miceli about her latest novel, her creative writing process, the independent publishing world, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - 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/BenDAle...

In this episode, Ben and Joe chat about Stephen King's inane tweets; Jimi Hendrix's views on race; what we can learn about diversity and inclusion from heavy metal; and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - 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.f...

In this episode, Joe lets Ben take over the show to rant about the Department of Homeland Security’s newly formed Disinformation Governance Board and its impact on freedom of speech and expression. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - Website: https://www.bendalessio.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/El__Ben - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendalessio/ - Medium: https://medium.com/@bendalessio17 -...

In this episode, Ben and Joe talk about the recent Hollywood Reporter’s "Raising Our Voices" Luncheon, Geena Davis and her Institute on Gender in Media, and more. Follow Ben D'Alessio at: - 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/...