Ben and J discuss gripes about Spotify, “Shake It Off,” rivals, being a dead ant, gas station popcorn, small town-ed-ness, and a quaint 5K.

Relevant Links:

Leiningen Versus the Ants - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leiningen_Versus_the_Ants

Farmer John’s Popcorn - https://www.farmerjonspopcorn.com/poppedpopcorn

Leave a review for the Marabito Convenience Store! - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ipFpNBYKKZAbiKqU8

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Boston, MA - 9/10/2026

Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026

New York City, NY - 9/13/2026

Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026

Washington, DC - 9/16/2026

Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026

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Alternate Titles:

Analyzing “Shake It Off”

Wet Popped

Beef with Big Achiote

Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss THE TOY STORY 5 PREMIERE!!! The stressful travel to get there, the best but weirdest hotel breakfast, the modern art museum, getting to the actual premiere, seeing Taylor Swift IRL, and meeting lots of cool people at the afterparty.

Relevant Links:

The Pixar Theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfRNiNYdJBA&t=1s

The LACMA - https://www.lacma.org/

The French Dispatch - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_French_Dispatch

Blippi - https://www.youtube.com/@Blippi

Toy Story 0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbmzuoBC1Rs

Mabel is Russel’s Mom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6JBpbKToP0

Alice Payne - https://www.instagram.com/aliceclarkpayne/

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Boston, MA - 9/10/2026

Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026

New York City, NY - 9/13/2026

Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026

Washington, DC - 9/16/2026

Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026

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Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss J’s weird hospital experience, Walmart parking lot adventures, teaching kids how to teach, their (then) upcoming Toy Story 5 premiere trip, red carpet outfits, and maybe meeting Taylor Swift???

Relevant Links:

Karate Kid - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Karate_Kid_(franchise)

Toy Story Zero: The True Story Of Andy’s Dad & Woody’s Origin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbmzuoBC1Rs

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Boston, MA - 9/10/2026

Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026

New York City, NY - 9/13/2026

Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026

Washington, DC - 9/16/2026

Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026

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Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss text based conversations, Ben’s (cringey) rules to life, refereeing soccer, avoiding dreams, practicing confidence, different kinds of lists, and a looooooot of introspection.

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Boston, MA - 9/10/2026

Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026

New York City, NY - 9/13/2026

Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026

Washington, DC - 9/16/2026

Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026

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Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss getting ready in the morning, growin’ corn, roasting soap, asking vs. assuming and developmental age achievements.

Relevant Links:

Hundreds of Beavers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundreds_of_Beavers

Chelsea Explains - https://www.instagram.com/chelsea_explains/?hl=en

Chef - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chef_(2014_film)

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Tour Dates:

Boston, MA - 9/10/2026

Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026

New York City, NY - 9/13/2026

Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026

Washington, DC - 9/16/2026

Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026

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Alternate Titles:

Think Through Pudding

CORN LIKE THE WIND!

Power Rangers Soap

Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss a new psychology book, Mother’s Day, Famous Anthoy’s, routines, dirt logistics, and dead grass patches by the basketball hoop (but in a wholesome way).

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Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026

New York City, NY - 9/13/2026

Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026

Washington, DC - 9/16/2026

Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026

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Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss being ahead, J’s triathlon, an interesting thought experiment, The Onion, Hügelkultur and an F1 update.

Relevant Links

The Onion - https://theonion.com/

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Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026

New York City, NY - 9/13/2026

Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026

Washington, DC - 9/16/2026

Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026

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Alternate Title:

Hügelkultur

Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss J’s new glow, independence vs dependence and collectivism vs individualism.

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Boston, MA - 9/10/2026

Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026

New York City, NY - 9/13/2026

Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026

Washington, DC - 9/16/2026

Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026

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Alternate Title:

Flappy Ears

Edited by :: Isybelle Christley