Ron Bennington: Talk Talk | Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank Podcast Episode 519
Standup comedian Ari Shaffir sits down with Ron Bennington for his Skeptic Tank Podcast Episode 519: Talk Talk. Ron has been an inspiration of mine and I have admired him and his interviewing skills for a long time, it was a great conversation. I'll keep this short, check out the intro and outro for more! Leave a comment with your favorite Skeptic Tank moments! Thanks everyone. See you on the road!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Interview Style
00:00:42 - Ari Shaffir Owns This Song
00:01:22 - Intro
00:23:42 - Skeptic Tank Starts Now!
01:28:04 - Outro
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Editing: Marisa Pellegrino
Episode Photoshop: Steve Torelli
Music: Ari Shaffir Owns This Song
Vocals: Raelyn NelsoN
Written by: Pepper Goins
CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Interview Style 00:00:42 - Ari Shaffir Owns This Song 00:01:22 - Intro 00:23:42 - Skeptic Tank Starts Now! 01:28:04 - Outro
Uh oh Joey Diaz got to him too
Thank you, good sir! I truly appreciate the content 🙏 you are a special kind of jew! Enjoy life and live in peace with a little chaos. Best wishes on all future endeavors! Rock on bebop!!!
Come to Tennessee
@@FlyinHawaiian808 Other way around.
Thank you Ari, for such a great program! Wishing you luck in your travels!
I'm looking forward to Roy Wood Jr.s version of Skeptic Tank
Great comment
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End of an Era. Gonna miss you Ari. Thanks for over a decade of free content.
Ari is truly the man of the people
So long and thanks for all the shoes
I'm out of the loop, why's he stopping the tank?
Ron Bennington will always be my favorite guy in radio. Ron and Fez is still great to this day.
You said it. Currently re listening to the 2007 2008 prime east side dave archives. Miss fez. Ronnie B enough said
You are not kidding I'm on my 3rd time going threw the archives
and now ron seems to be turning into fez later in life.
@@jordanam1234midnight rider saga is epic
He's the one man on radio who has never let us down.
Ron being the last guest is perfect. End of an era.
What a fucking perfect final guest. The guy who got me into listening to funny people talk, and eventually led me to Ari and everyone else. Thanks man, great run.
The episode where Ari and Sam Triploi went to a NASCAR race was awesome.
I will look for that one Ty
Forgot about that one. Great ep!
This pod will be missed, Ari. Best wishes to you.
Has a Sirius XM contract been signed?
Going to miss the Pod. I'm one of those weirdos who generally prefers your intro and outro portions. Thanks for all the laughs over the years. I vote for fourth mic on LOS from now on. Cheers.
Thanks for the dozen years of pods. Ari will always be my president.
Never listen to Ari's stuff much, but having Ron on here is a great send off. He outlived all his radio colleagues, and he's truly one of greats imo. Best of luck to everybody
if the podcast is truly over, Ari should drop the mic by dropping the episode where he dosed Brent
He's ending his cast not his friendships 🤣
Burnt has that recording, not Ori.
Bennington is the best out there. I've been listening since they moved to NYC and on after O&A. Ari you need to convince him and Rogan to do an episode together.
I wanna see Ronny B do Austin properly, start with Lex Freidman and/or Michael Malice Unmasked then go on JRE and finish up recording a special at the Mothership👌
F'n sucks this is over... Thanks for all the hours of entertainment Ari ❤
Ari learned how to interview someone on his last podcast
People bang the drum about how great O&A was, but I was always a Ron and Fez man. Obviously I listened to O&A, but it was always about what guest they had on. Vos, or Quinn, Patrice, etc. It didn't matter with Ron and Fez, they could make great radio between the two of them, because they understood that they were painting a picture for the listener, not being dicks for the sake of it. The fact that after 20+ years, people were still saying "No sh*t" when Fez came out, says it all. Of course he was gay, that was the joke.
I've enjoyed this podcast so much over the years. I can't express my appreciation fully through text, so just imagine I'm grunting and heaving between each word here. THANK YOU ARI.
You missed Rolf Potts. Those conversations were influential to me. At the pinnacle of youthful wonder in my 20’s I took a different job that put me on international assignments, and I made it count. I blew off my boss for the jungles of Malaysia. I saw the sunrise while it was setting on the only place my parents know. I stood at the ticket counter and picked a random country. I made friends with people who don’t speak my language and chased the incredible zeal of a traveler's romantic fling. In the glorious prime of my life, I got to chase adventure like a tiger chases prey. That path I took in life, and others, happened in part because of the ideas and conversations I heard during the formative years of my youth, which in my case, happened to coincide with the raw, novel, and outlaw times of early podcasting. Beyond exposure to new ideas, really what happens is you start to internalize the underlying virtues of people you model after, and you model after the people you’re around and are compelled to listen to. Ari was part of that crew. I happen to know the exact first occasion - January 2010 on the third episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, before this show existed. I'm not sure how many people have actually taken the full ride of the show, live as it happened, but there can't be many. It's hard to say exactly how and by what you got influenced by, but I’ll take some guesses. Ari’s sense of “going for it” probably rubbed off. Not in a reckless way, but a calculated, bold action sort of way. Deciding to have a flip phone, disappearing to travel, leaving his religion, putting comedy specials on KZhead for free, committing to reputationally damaging jokes because of beliefs about the art form, not giving fake apologies, ending this podcast when it’s right - demonstrations of independent thought like these are formative to young people as they look to others to model behavior after. There’s virtue in “going for it” - some combination of boldness, bravery, intelligence and confidence. And, in a way, nobody goes for it quite like the amazing racist. Probably don’t dose people with drugs, but you get what I’m saying. There was also that time I, no shit, thought I had herpes for 2 years, stayed celibate and didn’t get tested to avoid confirming/confronting my failure. Joe List helped me a little through that period. And then I found out I actually don’t have herpes and I praise the lord every day I’m not one of those dirty people. Let’s see, I also lost my religion. This would have happened anyway, but likely in a slower, more troublesome way. I distinctly remember hearing those early, early podcast voices make some religious comments and thinking I've never heard a non-believer talk. And, f***, I’ll miss the music. You know he thought about that selection. And the format is the best. A 30 second teaser with just enough context to make you think when the song's groovin’. Why this song? It doesn’t have to make sense, but often is does. Just go along and let it frame the mood. Ari's definitely the most prolific music lover in my sphere. With the money and views in podcasting now, it feels high stakes and tense. People are thinking about how they will be heard as they talk, and that's a shame because there's real beauty when you can just hear a person as they are. I think that's one reason for Ari's sustained success in podcasting. He clearly gives fewer classical f***'s than the average, so that thought baggage is out of the way, but he also helps get it out of the way for his guests too by making it a hang at the park, or asking questions like an actual person, not a person asking questions for an audience. One thing that occurred to me along the way is the power of low-stakes audio-only conversation, generally. When you hear someone talk as themselves, that IS their consciousness, and I don't think there's a better way to capture it. Imagine actually closing your eyes and listening to someone's words. Your visual ADHD gets re-directed into thought space, and you can hone in on the stream of consciousness coming at you, human brain waves transduced, the human experience. And then Brent Crysler interrupts with the sound of the absence of brain cells, whatever that is. If low-stakes audio-only conversation is the best way to capture a consciousness, why aren't there home audio's like there were home videos? It would be cool as f*** to hear my ancestors talk as they were, in long form. So that's what I started to do - a home audio series with my family and friends. Imagine instead of saying a name on a gravestone to flash people back into existence, you can click play and hear them as they were, in their prime, and maybe they still have relevant things to say. I'm directly stealing Ari's format with leading and trailing songs. Another thing that rubbed off might be Ari's sense of value for freedom. I've often found myself thinking "what are the consequences, really?", a common thought pattern for Ari that is somehow difficult for most people. Back to the music. I put together a playlist as my muse for this moment of retrospection. A couple songs are direct plugs from the show. Others only have threads of podcast influence. Upper Echelon, for example, caught my attention as a party anthem, I think, because I was made aware of the party horn sound drop through the podcast right as it was making its way into culture. Another is Upward Over The Mountain, which is the outro song for Duncan Trussell's beautiful conversation with his dying mother, a piece of work that helped me with my own maternal mortality. Others are just jams that somehow fit the moment, often tilting towards some unashamed core in me that is a product of the American South. And some I've just long thought deserve a spot in a podcast intro/outro. I'll reply to this comment with the link. To paint my parallel journey with this show, I started as a high school slacker graduating into the absolute community college mediocrity path, and I’m now a scientist at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, with a hot, perfect-match professor wife who I met while chasing that Rolf Potts inspired adventure. F***, look what happens when you go for it sometimes. I genuinely think that my access to early podcasting before any of my peers caught on let me speak beyond my years, and that advantaged me in life. Last thing - these concluding episodes have beautifully colored a picture of posterity and legacy through a man's description of his proudest work. Things that will outlive him. Things that he knows will be the high water mark in this life, at least in one dimension of it. And what great timing, as I myself now enter the portion of life where a man does his life's work. This little tip in the direction of legacy and posterity has spurred self-reflection, and that, again, is the butterfly flaps of influence. He's provided all that influence while shooting the shit, cracking jokes, and talking to prostitutes. And that’s how you paint beauty while staying funny, you f***ing idiot Edinburgh fake emoter blowhards. Anyway, Ari, cheers to a new arc in life. I got you a beer if you visit the Pacific Northwest. Thanks a lot. Kyle
Work will never be the same now. I started my current job 12 years ago when this podcast first came out. The long ones were the best. They’d last all week
My favorite episode was the gun range episode with Tony and Rogan. Such a great episode of dudes just being dudes. Take care Ari see you on Protect our Parks!
Ron Bennington is one of the most underappreciated entertainers today, he's also one of the best interviewers I've ever seen/heard
Man you left it all on the field. Thanks for all of it, enjoy your freedom
Well, Ari. Thanks for everything.
Love this. Ron is the best, such a great talker. Thank you Ari and good luck on your future adventures.
Man Ari's been the truth.....my favorite podcast.....always cool and interesting.....literally aris introduced me to the entire squad of newer new York guys much like Joe did for them.....I mean everyone besides the celler folk.......thanks for always being real and grounded.....I'll come see you everytime your near me.....imma still do shroom fest.....thanks for years of content.....RIP Skeptic tank
Favorite episode is every one with Rolf... Thanks to that I'm leaving for a month in Europe in September and I never would have had that idea without you guys 😊
That’s awesome!
So how was it?
i think about the episode that you did with Cris Italia about his experiences during and since 9/11, pretty regularly when I'm in pain or going through shit. This podcast has had so many classic episodes. Also, feels wrong to not have a final D&O episode, love those dudes
Please continue your yearly State of the Union with Dave Smith
I admire his integrity. I love your travel episodes hope you do more of those
Thank you for letting me hear Ron's side of this away from his own show.
Fuck yeah!!!! Thanks for the ride buddy what a fuggn time we had.
Ronnie B and Fezzy were a big part of my teens and early 20s and one thing that my father and I always enjoyed listening to together.
Thank you for being an inspiration to freedom over the years and releasing so much content that helped me through a lot.
The Most Evil Man in Comedy ❤
Ferris Bueller's Day Off ending was the best Ari.
Love skeptic tank, truly gonna be missed
Knife hits in Alaska, my favorite episode. I remember the first time I listened to hit, I was smoking weed in my car on my lunch break lol. Thanks Ari, fly high our Jewish king.
Good luck with everything, Ari. Thank you for The Skeptic Tank.
Favourite episode for me is Mat Edgar & Ryan O'Neill: Summers End | Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank Episode 442. Going to miss this show a lot
My favourite podcast is no more. I'm sad but nonetheless I should be thankful. Thank you Ari.
Literally crying about Fez and Ron steps back to deliver a “and then he didn’t die…” brilliant beyond brilliant
Ron is my hero.
Ronnie is the man!
It’s been a pleasure. You’re a pioneer. This was the PERFECT guest to end with. Ronnie B is Top of the Pyramid. Thanks for the laughs-see ya on the road.
Thank you for co-signing on the Mothership so every comedians dreams can come true, you truly are a fantastic philanthropist!
i have a vivid memory of being on break at my shit job crying, listening to you cry as you told your paid regular story. i have looked forward to new episodes of your podcast weekly for years now. thank you for the content. cant wait to see whats next. take your time!
Ronnie B! Best in the biz. No more skeptical person than a former carnie
Thanks for all the pods. Sucks to see it go. But thanks Bro!
I was in high school when I tweeted you something like, "Hey, I had to torrent Passive Aggressive because the website is dead, should I buy a grinder from you now or is there a donate button?". You said just go to any comedy show in my area and you'd consider it paid. That was really cool, and in the spirit of closure I'll now admit that I put the comedy show off for years, til college when I saw you at 40 Watt in Athens, and saw Jew (I think) 5 years before anyone else. Thank you Ari!
That was the first show of the Jew tour. What a fun night!
Thank you for all the years and journeys you’ve took us on with this podcast! I love the themes and that you would record them usually at a destination related to the episodes
I am never watching this episode, that way I will always have the comfort of knowing I still have an episode of skeptic tank I’ve never heard instead of feeling like it’s over.
This song is owned by Ari Shaffir~ love that track!
Man, I am going to miss this podcast. One of my top 3 podcasts, I was always excited to see you post a new episode. Love your personality and perspective.
Perfect guest for the last episode. Thanks for over a decade of free and hilarious content, can’t wait to see what’s next🫡
So many favorite eps I can't think of one tbh. Thanks for being you Ari...💜
Thanks for all the years, Ari. Godspeed!
Thanks for all the years of this podcast. Godspeed Ari🙏
Thank you so much for this show. You and all the guests have brought me much joy, laughter and cause for reflection over the years.
I can’t believe I’ve listened to this pod for 12 years. One of the mainstays. Looks like a new spot has finally opened up in my regular rotation.
One of my favorite episodes was the David Taylor episode when you guys talked about him being unlikeable. It also got me to listen to his podcast which also ended. Why do all my favorite podcasts end?
Man I'm going to sorely miss this podcast. Thanks for all the free content and incredible conversation, Ari
Thank you, Ari. Shalom and תודה
Ari rules! Thanks for all the great casts!
Pure art right here! Thanks. pluR
Thanks for all the episodes Ari. I discovered some of my favorite podcasts because of this show. excited for the travel podcast
This is the end of an era. I've been on this ride since Redban's apartment. Enjoyed every episode, thanks! (by the way, someone should do a show or documentary about Brian Redban's impact on podcasting and comedy, he got A LOT of people started.) Also, I really appreciated the musical selections in the pods, some selections were just genius. (For those that only watch on KZhead, you have to download the audio versions to get the music Ari added to the podcasts, he knocks it out of the park with the intro and outro songs.)
Those lost first episodes were amazing
I’m looking forward to your next podcast
I will definitely miss this podcast. I love how easy the conversations flow and I love that I actually learn something every now and then too. Please bring it back at some point, Ari! ❤
Great outro suit. Enjoy your next chapter. Thank you
Hey Ari. I’ve listened to thousands and thousands of hours of various podcasts over the past decade plus. Your show has always been tippy top tier. Thank you for all your hard work
Can't thank you enough, Ari. Good luck.
True legend, looking forward to all your new endeavors!!
Your podcast with Rolf Potts changed my life. Thank you so much for this content.
One of my favorite pods ever, thanks for all the hours of free entertainment Ari❤
Thanks for all the laughs and podcasts. See you next time you roll through my city.
Shooter is in the top 5 skeptic tank episodes. I've listened to it many times
Fuck. Yes.
I’m holding out that there’s actually one more episode of this podcast with new Skeptic Tank host Roy Wood Jr.
Hahahahah
brilliant
Lmao
Sayonara Skeptic Tank... What a way to close it out! Bennington is Hall of Fame level broadcaster, and all around funny fuck! Ari, you're an absolute legend in my mind. And this podcast has allowed me to thwart moments of utter boredom and self hatred; instead have some laughs or learn about some interesting folks. Blah, blah, blah, its been great! Have a good summer. Hope to see you live someday
Thank you for creating such an awesome and entertaining podcast. I loved every episode. Definitely will miss this podcast. Thank you for the laughs. Good luck on your new adventures.
Thanks for the good times
Some truly great episodes over the years, bout to start from beginning once again.
Now this is some good stuff Ari, everyone wants Podcast guys and Ronny B is a Goat in the industry. He is a great interviewer and good to see him on the other side.
Thank you for the last decade of entertainment ari. This is my favourite podcast of all time and it’s gotten me through various tough times in my life. It and you will be sadly missed. I truly hope “you be trippin” will still happen. Gonna miss this podcast so much. I really loved you finding interesting people to interview. You really shaped me as a younger man now i’m in my mid twenties after a decade of listening and you’ve truly shaped me as a person. Thankyou again Ari. Enjoy your summer ❤️
Thank you Ari, for such an amazing program. You're a giant. Love ya, bro!
I've been listening since 2012 i hate that it has to end
Some of the most interesting interviews over the years and always kept it interesting. See ya in boston
I'm going to miss this a lot. You are my #1.
Absolutely Brilliant.
Greatest broadcaster all time. Love Ronnie B.
By far my favorite episodes were with David Taylor.. you 2 were so great together. A couple Store OG’s being very real. You had a great podcast, thanks for all the amazing episodes
Never missed an ep ❤
A lot of my favorite albums,with very deep memories on that wall, sure some of yours as well
One of the best! Going to miss it but now he'll have time to be the 4th mic on LOS so let's all just will that into existence.
Well done, Ari. I'm sad but I totally understand and wish you well. Can't wait to see you on tour later this year.
Thank you for putting you curiosity and comedy into something of worth, that I enjoyed.
Thanks for everything, Ari. Skeptic tank has gotten me through a lot of low points and opened my eyes to life and different experiences. You’ve also given me an appetite for adventuring that I will forever be grateful for. Wishing you the best on your next journey.
Awesome ep! Gonna listen to some Ron to fill the void
LOL the zoom out during the intro.
Best podcast I’ve ever listened to. Ari, you’re a real good damn artist. Can’t wait to see what you do next.
Thank you for everything Ari!!! 🥰🥰😭😭🥺🥺🥺