On the Spectrum of Ezra
Summary
Greg Benson and Craig Benzine record an in-person episode filled with absurd banter, including debates over Bram Stoker’s origins and the band Better Than Ezra. They play 1920s jazz by Bix Beiderbecke, discuss Magic Spoon cereal, and share stories about bad farts and one-hit wonders. The conversation meanders through topics like celebrity divorces, girdles, and Los Angeles sleep habits, ending with a Patreon bonus segment.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: StreetEasy and Visible
Intro and Craig Benzine arrives in LA
The name Bram and the letter I
In-person podcasting and face rubbing
Band name: Better Than Ezra
Star Wars and Gary Busey
Proving the date is July 1st
COVID, t-shirts, and compliments
Magic Spoon cereal sponsorship
Music taste and Bix Beiderbecke
Playing Bix Beiderbecke on YouTube
Divorce stats and LinkedIn ad
Farting in a car and Jim Class
St. Petersburg vs Gulf Shores
One-hit wonders and Norman Greenbaum
Fascinating facts: Egypt and milk
Jack Nicholson and girdles
Visuals and sleeping in LA
NYC nightlife and sleep habits
Manager fees and negotiation
Inflation and time travel money
Outro and sponsors: Chosen Foods and Lemonade
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