Ben Stiller

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  1. Ben Stiller: Facing His Past

    DEC 10

    Ben Stiller: Facing His Past

    Ben Stiller spent the last few years going through boxes of photos, letters, and recordings that his parents, the famous comedy duo known as "Stiller and Meara," left behind. He shares with Anderson the parallels he discovered between his parents and himself and how it has made him re-think his past and his own parenting.  Join the community to share your story and watch Anderson's weekly streaming show All There Is Live at cnn.com/allthereis.  Host: Anderson Cooper Showrunner: Haley Thomas Producers: Chuck Hadad, Grace Walker, Emily Williams Associate Producer: Kyra Dahring  Video Editor: Eric Zembrzuski Technical Director: Dan Dzula  Bookers: Kerry Rubin and Kari Pricher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34 min
  2. Ben Stiller On His Parents’ Showbiz Marriage

    NOV 18

    Ben Stiller On His Parents’ Showbiz Marriage

    After the deaths of his parents, comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Ben found a stash of their audio recordings. Those tapes are at the center of a new documentary, ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost.’ He spoke with Terry Gross about growing up in the spotlight, his father’s life-changing role on ‘Seinfeld,’ and the connection between his family life and ‘Severance.’ Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for gems from the Fresh Air archive, staff recommendations, and a peek behind the scenes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    45 min
  3. Notes on Being a Man — a Live Conversation with Ben Stiller

    NOV 13

    Notes on Being a Man — a Live Conversation with Ben Stiller

    Scott Galloway joins actor, director, and comedian Ben Stiller live at 92NY for a conversation on modern masculinity – friendship, fatherhood, purpose, and building a life filled with meaning and connection. They discuss why mentoring young men has become controversial, how masculinity can evolve without reverting to old stereotypes, and the cultural forces leaving men lost in the digital age. Scott also opens up about his relationship with his parents, the lessons of forgiveness, and what it means to find fulfillment as a partner and father. Scott's new book, Notes on Being a Man, is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 13m
  4. New Epstein Photos Show Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates & Others

    DEC 13

    New Epstein Photos Show Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates & Others

    House Democrats release more photos of Jeffrey Epstein with then-friend and businessman Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates and more. Tonight, President Trump's reaction to the pictures. Plus, an in depth, revealing conversation with actor, writer, and director Ben Stiller, about growing up with his famous mom and dad, losing them, and what he discovered about them and himself going through the things they left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
  5. Best Of: Ben Stiller / Cynthia Erivo

    NOV 22

    Best Of: Ben Stiller / Cynthia Erivo

    Ben Stiller talks about his new Apple TV+ documentary about his actor/comedian parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. In the ‘60s and ‘70s, they were famous as the comedy duo, Stiller and Meara. Ben talks about growing up in a showbiz family, where there was no separation between work and personal lives. Also, we hear from Cynthia Erivo. She stars in ‘Wicked: For Good,’ reprising her role as Elphaba.  Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    48 min
  6. Episode 1670 - Ben Stiller

    AUG 18

    Episode 1670 - Ben Stiller

    The last time Ben Stiller was on WTF, it was more than 15 years ago and it was a really big deal for an upstart podcast done out of a small garage to have a global movie star and film director as a guest. Now Ben and Marc reflect on the passage of time, Ben's choices of projects since 2010, and the responsibility he feels as one of the people at the helm of Severance. They also talk about Owen Wilson, Ben's latest Oscar bit, the state of comedy movies, and the documentary Ben is making about his parents. Click here to submit a question for an upcoming Ask Marc Anything episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 38m
  7. Mark's Best Friend (with Yul Vazquez)

    SEP 18

    Mark's Best Friend (with Yul Vazquez)

    It's a bittersweet day, because it's Ben and Adam's final podcast episode for awhile! For this special episode, Adam talks to Yul Vazquez, who plays Petey, Mark's best friend (but Mark is just Petey's very good friend). They talk about shooting the very first scene of the show and the joy of playing two guys who just really like each other. Then, Ben and Adam answer more fan hotline questions to close out the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34 min
  8. S1E1: Good News About Hell (with Dan Erickson and Jackie Cohn)

    JAN 7

    S1E1: Good News About Hell (with Dan Erickson and Jackie Cohn)

    In the Season 1 premiere, Ben and Adam are joined by Severance creator Dan Erickson and executive producer Jackie Cohn to discuss the origins and execution of the series' iconic pilot. They'll get into the mythic early drafts, Dan's mind-numbing (and Severance-inspiring) career before breaking into show biz, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m
  9. S1E3: In Perpetuity (with Britt Lower)

    JAN 8

    S1E3: In Perpetuity (with Britt Lower)

    The one and only Britt Lower, aka "Helly," joins Ben and Adam to dissect Season 1 Episode 3, and to help answer your burning questions about America's own Ben Stiller, including: Why is he obsessed with Adam Scott's hair? What is the name of his alter ego? What's his beef with daylight savings?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 12m
  10. S2E10: Cold Harbor (with Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Britt Lower, and Zach Cherry)

    MAR 21

    S2E10: Cold Harbor (with Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Britt Lower, and Zach Cherry)

    It is a momentous day — the season finale podcast is here! To break down Season 2 Episode 10, Ben and Adam are joined by Icelandic superstar Darri Olafsson, who plays Lumon’s very-own Mr. Drummond. He reveals how he balances playing a bureaucrat who is also an enforcer and how common it is to hang out with Björk in Iceland. Then, Britt Lower and Zach Cherry are back on the podcast to talk about Helly and Dylan’s monumental decisions in the finale, Ben’s love of animatronics and drumlines, and the importance of dental hygiene. Plus, they soft-launch their new podcast that’s going to give Ben and Adam a run for their money. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 20m
  11. S1E2: Half Loop (with Zach Cherry)

    JAN 7

    S1E2: Half Loop (with Zach Cherry)

    This week, Ben and Adam unpack Season 1 Episode 2 with finger-trap connoisseur and all-around legend Zach Cherry, aka “Dylan.” Digressions include improvising with or without permission, John Turturro's brief but impactful tenure on USA's "Monk," and how fun it is to be on your phone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min
  12. S2E1: Hello, Ms. Cobel (with Tramell Tillman)

    JAN 17

    S2E1: Hello, Ms. Cobel (with Tramell Tillman)

    The wait is over. Ben and Adam break down the Season 2 Premiere with the incredible Tramell Tillman — aka Mr. Milchick, aka Mr. Milkshake. Tramell shares what it means for Milchick to become the new Floor Manager and argues that he really isn’t all that bad, once you get to know him. Plus, the pod unveils a few new perks: the guys answer fan questions from the Severed Floor Post Box and clairvoyant Zach Cherry predicts what will happen in next week’s episode. Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Here are some links to organizations supporting the relief efforts: California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund World Central Kitchen California Community Foundation - Wildfire Recovery Fund Pasadena Humane - Eaton Fire Emergency Letters From Altadena: Wildfire Relief To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m
  13. S1E5: The Grim Barbarity Of Optics and Design (with Jen Tullock)

    JAN 10

    S1E5: The Grim Barbarity Of Optics and Design (with Jen Tullock)

    Ben and Adam are joined for a recap of Season 1 Episode 5 by the inimitable Jen Tullock, aka Mark's sister "Devon." They consider Devon and Ricken's unlikely courtship, the concept of "birthing retreats," and some far-out fan theories from Reddit about the mysterious baby goats. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 12m
  14. S1E9: The We We Are (with Jon Stewart)

    JAN 16

    S1E9: The We We Are (with Jon Stewart)

    Ben and Adam welcome Jon Stewart — a borderline obsessive Severance superfan — to unpack the suspenseful Season 1 Finale. And he is here to demand answers. Jon talks about his visit to the set, the challenges of taking creative big swings, his constructive criticism on season 1 (spoiler alert: it’s all about wingspan), and The Daily Show’s very own version of a waffle party. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 7m
  15. S1E7: Defiant Jazz (with Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard)

    JAN 14

    S1E7: Defiant Jazz (with Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard)

    This was Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell's first time ever being on a podcast! Just kidding, but their recap of Season 1 Episode 7 features what is probably the podcast debut of Kristen's uncanny Patricia Arquette impression. Come for an obsessively detailed deep dive into the Music Dance Experience; stay to learn what Dax and Kristen mean when they say "go to two." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 17m
  16. S2E6: Attila (with Christopher Walken and Sarah Bock)

    FEB 21

    S2E6: Attila (with Christopher Walken and Sarah Bock)

    Legendary actor Christopher Walken, who plays Burt, is on the podcast this week to nerd out about acting with Ben and help break down Season 2 Episode 6. He reflects on the unique energy between him and John Turturro, playing two different sides of Burt, and why Bugs Bunny might be the greatest actor of all time. Then, Ben and Adam discuss the rest of the episode and the relationships growing both inside and outside of Lumon. But wait — there’s even more! The guys also talk with Sarah Bock, who plays Ms. Huang, about how scary Ms. Huang can be and what the first year of college has been like for Sarah. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m
  17. S2E7: Chikhai Bardo (with Dichen Lachman and Jessica Lee Gagné)

    FEB 28

    S2E7: Chikhai Bardo (with Dichen Lachman and Jessica Lee Gagné)

    This week, it’s finally time to take the elevator down to the testing floor. To break down all the revelations in Season 2 Episode 7, Ben and Adam are joined by Dichen Lachman, who plays Gemma / Ms. Casey. She shares what it was like filming in a brand new location with a new cast of characters, how she and Adam built out the relationship between Gemma and Mark, and the origin story of Ms. Casey’s iconic wig. Then, Ben sits down with Jessica Lee Gagné, Severance’s main cinematographer and director of the episode, to talk about why she chose this episode as her directorial debut. Plus: why you should never offer up your own house as a filming location. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 15m
  18. S1E6: Hide and Seek (with Geoff Richman)

    JAN 13

    S1E6: Hide and Seek (with Geoff Richman)

    For Season 1 Episode 6, Ben and Adam are joined by Emmy-award nominated editor extraordinaire Geoff Richman, who offers a window into the intricate post-production process and talks about watching the show evolve throughout the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m
  19. S2E4: Woe's Hollow (with Theodore Shapiro)

    FEB 7

    S2E4: Woe's Hollow (with Theodore Shapiro)

    For Season 2 Episode 4, Ben and Adam are joined by Severance’s Emmy-winning composer, Theodore Shapiro — or, Teddy Shaps, as his friends call him. He pulls back the curtain on his long-standing collaboration with Ben Stiller, going all the way back to 2004’s Dodgeball; the four chords that unlocked Severance’s ear-worm of a main theme; and the world of Kier folk tunes he discovered while scoring this episode. Then, Ben and Adam talk about filming this monumental episode where the Outties go out-f***ing-side. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 3m
  20. S1E4: The You You Are

    JAN 9

    S1E4: The You You Are

    It's just Ben and Adam this week, and boy do the boys have a lot to say about Season 1 Episode 4. They'll also get into Ben's passion for self-help literature, Adam's love for his Eastbound & Down fleece half-zip, and their shared dedication to getting a good night's sleep.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min
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