Best bensoman1 Podcasts (2025)

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Having a Beer with Batmen 56:58

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12h ago56:58

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It's almost Halloween! That means a lot of people are going to be dressed like Batman. A lot of actors have dressed like Batman, so Ben and Kurt have a beer (Efes Pilsner from Turkey) and talk about having a beer with the Batman actors. And Kurt guesses which network the top 10 TV shows were on.By bensoman1

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SNL Hosts: Musicians 1:10:42

8d ago1:10:42

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Saturday Night Live has had lots of hosts that have done double duty by hosting and being the musical guest, but who has done it best? Ben and Kurt talk about it while drinking a Weihenstephaner Kellerbier. Then Kurt sees how well Ben knows the original name of some famous US cities in this week's quiz.…

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Hills We Will Die On 52:12

16d ago52:12

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Hot takes are flying when Ben and Kurt talk about hills they are willing to die on while drinking an English Pub Ale from Jubeck New World Brewing. Then Kurt tries to guess the TV networks of the top 10 shows of the 2000s.By bensoman1

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Autumn Songs 47:58

23d ago47:58

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"Fall is here, hear the yell, back to school, ring the bell."*Whether you call it fall or autumn, Ben and Kurt enjoy a Hacker Pschorr Weissbier and talk about songs of the season. Then Kurt tries to name the most popular songs on Spotify by artists that we've covered.*Bonus if you know the song!By bensoman1

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Renaming College Mascots: P-Z 1:11:24

30d ago1:11:24

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The thrilling conclusion to Ben and Kurt's plan to rename college mascots. So many Wildcats... All while drinking an Upper Hand Brewery UPA. And Kurt finishes the quiz on animal group names.By bensoman1

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Renaming College Mascots D-O 1:12:50

1M ago1:12:50

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The second installment of our series on renaming college mascots, Dolphins to Owls, while enjoying The Moony Blues from 7 Hills Brewing Co. And a quiz on animal group names!By bensoman1

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Renaming College Mascots A-C 1:13:23

1M ago1:13:23

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College sports team names get reused way too often. But what if there was a rule that there could only be one school per mascot? Ben and Kurt tackle the challenge by re-nicknaming colleges (letters A-C) over an Old Milwaukee. And how well do you know what to call a plurality of animals? Kurt has a quiz!…

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The 2025 NFL Preview Episode 1:26:09

2M ago1:26:09

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Recorded before the Micah Parsons trade, Ben and Kurt welcome Kurt's son Clayton to help preview the NFL season. The adults enjoy a Gold Coin Helles from Backpocket Brewing, while the minor samples local tap water. Then the Reising men are quizzed on most-played songs on Spotify.By bensoman1

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SNL Hosts: Athletes 1:09:00

2M ago1:09:00

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Hundreds of people have hosted Saturday Night Live over the last 50 years, but who is the best? Ben and Kurt drink a Cheboygan Brewing Co Blood Orange Honey Ale and figure out the best athlete who has hosted the show. Plus, Kurt quizzes Ben on the former names of products.By bensoman1

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Ben & Kurt Have a Naked Threesome 52:51

2M ago52:51

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Aloha! Hawaii doesn't have a lot of famous native bands, but they have a few that have a connection to the islands. Bruno Mars, Fastball, Modest Mouse, Spin Doctors, and The Pussycat Dolls all have at least one current or former member from Hawaii. Then, the quiz is on the most popular song from some of the bands we have previously profiled. All wh…

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Johnny Dickshot: A Biography 58:59

3M ago58:59

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Former Major Leaguer Johnny Dickshot was so much more than a funny name. He had a funny life that's worth talking about over a Badger Porter from Sand Creek Brewing Company. And the thrilling conclusion of the MLB hitting streaks quiz!By bensoman1

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Willie and the B Team 50:01

3M ago50:01

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The fellas from Fennimore talk about their favorite songs from Texas legends Beyonce, Buddy Holly, Brooks & Dunn, Bowling for Soup, and Willie Nelson. Then Kurt quizzes Ben on MLB hitting streaks as they sample a French Toast Ale from Pitchfork Brewing Company. Yee-haw!By bensoman1

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Our Mt Rushmores 1:07:50

3M ago1:07:50

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Kurt laughed harder than he ever had on the podcast as the guys discussed their Mt Rushmores of various things (important things like Kurts, Bens, fast food restaurants, mustaches, etc.). All whole drinking Bangers Brawndo The Thirst Mutilator from 7 Hills Brewing Co. Plus, Kurt guesses if it's a whiskey or an old baseball player in the quiz.…

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Summer Songs 1:04:11

3M ago1:04:11

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Summer, summer, summertime! Ben and Kurt sit back and unwind with a Carib Lager while they talk about songs that feel like summer. Plus, they discuss the recent baseball All-Star game, and Kurt is quizzed on the best-selling MLB jerseys. It's the new definition of summer madness!By bensoman1

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Jurassic Podcast 1:01:46

4M ago1:01:46

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Have you seen Jurassic World Rebirth? Ben and Kurt have, and they discuss the dino-series over a Point Great Outdoors. No spoilers! Then Kurt quizzes Ben on CFL team names.By bensoman1

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Illinoying Bands 1:02:35

4M ago1:02:35

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Wait, Ben and Kurt have talked about music from nine different places, but they haven't done Illinois yet? What's wrong with them? This week, they chat about favorite songs from Fallout Boy; Earth, Wind and Fire; Chicago; Styx; and The Smashing Pumpkins while drinking a Black & Blue Crumble Dimentional Brewing Company.…

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TV shows we can’t watch anymore 52:41

4M ago52:41

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Streaming has given us access to a crazy amount of content, but it has limited our ability to watch certain shows. This week, Ben and Kurt drink a Kirkland Lager (yup, from Costco) and discuss TV shows that we can't watch anymore. With a special guest appearance from Noel Soman!By bensoman1

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Meet the Beatles! And our 1-year podiversary 1:02:13

4M ago1:02:13

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Have you heard of these guys? Some people say they're pretty good! Ben and Kurt talk about their favorite Beatles songs, plus their favorites from the solo work of John, Paul, George, and Ringo while drinking an English Style Special from Sand Creek Brewing. Due to budge issues, they were not sitting in an English garden while doing so.…

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Take a Gander at These Michiganders 1:01:42

4M ago1:01:42

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Michigan has had some good actors! Ben and Kurt discuss their favorite roles from Mitten-raised celebrities Jeff Daniels, Kristen Bell, JK Simmons, Tom Selleck, and Robert Wagner. A lovely Oberon Eclipse is enjoyed from Comstock's own Bell's Brewery. The mysterious death of Natalie Wood is discussed but remains unsolved.…

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From Goo Goo to Gaga: New York bands 1 51:00

5M ago51:00

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The fellas talk about their favorite songs from five music acts from New York: Billy Joel, Jay-Z, The Strokes, The Goo Goo Dolls, and Lady Gaga, while drinking an Undone IPA from Lions Tail.By bensoman1

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Revisiting Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace 1:04:12

5M ago1:04:12

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Let's take a deep dive into one of the most hyped films of our lifetimes, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace while drinking a Purple Haze Raspberry Lager from Abita Brewing Company.By bensoman1

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California Love pt 1 59:20

5M ago59:20

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California has had a lot of great musicians, so in the first episode dedicated to the Golden State, Ben and Kurt crack open a Fat Tire Ale and discuss their favorite songs from Ice Cube, Incubus, Weird Al, Kesha, and Sublime.By bensoman1

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Oscar Winners part 2: The Good Ones 1:30:00

5M ago1:30:00

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Ben and Kurt discuss the top 50 films that won Best Motion Picture from worst to best, according to indiewire.com. They continue the list with another classy beer, Bofferding Pils, from Luxembourg.By bensoman1

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Oscar Winners part 1 1:14:38

6M ago1:14:38

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Ben and Kurt discuss the films that won Best Motion Picture from worst to best, according to Indiewire. Or, at least numbers 97 to 51. It's a classy topic, so they drink a classy, imported beer: Celebrator from Ayinger Brewery.By bensoman1

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Spring Songs 49:59

6M ago49:59

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With snow shovels finally put away, Ben and Kurt feel it's safe to say winter is over and discuss songs that remind them of spring. Thet drink Shiner Lemonade Shandy to usher in the season. Fingers crossed, it doesn't snow again!!!By bensoman1

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North Star State Actors 49:18

6M ago49:18

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Recorded in front of a live studio audience! Dortmunder Lager from Lupulin Brewing Co. is the beer of choice for Ben and Kurt to discuss their favorite actors from Minnesota: Winona Ryder, Josh Hartnett, Sean William Scott, Leah Thompson, and the immortal James Hong.By bensoman1

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If it’s Not Scottish, It’s Crap 49:24

7M ago49:24

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Ben and Kurt are inspired by a Robert the Bruce Scottish-style ale from 3 Floyds Brewing to discuss their favorite songs from Annie Lennox/Eurythmics, Donovan, Franz Ferdinand, Dire Straits, and Coldplay. Wait, Coldplay is Scottish? Yeah, sort of...By bensoman1

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Don’t Make These Movies 55:20

7M ago55:20

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Ben and Kurt tip back some Drewrys Lucky 88s Ligh Lager tall boys and pitch potential movie sequels to each other. Hollywood, please do not take notes. Kurt then tries to recall the winners from the 2005 Teen Choice Awards and Chad Michael Murray's impact on society.By bensoman1

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Cover Songs We Hate 1:03:03

7M ago1:03:03

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You know what I hate? Bad cover songs! Ben and Kurt drink a Deschutes Fresh Haze IPA and talk about cover songs they do not like.By bensoman1

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The MLB Preview Show 1:13:02

7M ago1:13:02

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It's the MLB Preview Show! Find out how Ben and Kurt think each Major League Baseball team will finish in the 2025 season as they drink a Montucky Cold Snack Lager. Also, follow us on BlueSky @haveabeerandtalk.By bensoman1

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Irish Bands (Mistakes Were Made) 1:08:57

8M ago1:08:57

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To honor St Patrick's Day, Ben and Kurt review their favorites from Irish rockers The Cranberries, Thin Lizzie, U2, Van Morrison, and Three Dog Night while drinking a Guinness.By bensoman1

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More Cowbell! The SNL Dream Cast 1:15:59

8M ago1:15:59

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Saturday Night Live has been on for 50 years, and Kurt and Ben have been fans for most of it. in this week's episode, they make a dream cast out of everyone that appeared on the show. They drink Cowbell Cream Ale by Urban Growler as they do it. More Cowbell!By bensoman1

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Alan Jackson & Jonas Bros walk into a bar... 51:26

8M ago51:26

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Ben and Kurt drink a Sprecher Special Amber and talk about their favorite songs from Blues Traveler, Alan Jackson, Jonas Brothers, Cracker, and AC/DC. This episode was recorded in September 2024 and released in March 2025.By bensoman1

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Having a Beer With History! 57:14

8M ago57:14

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The guys drink an Oscar's Chocolate Oatmeal Stout from Sand Creek Brewing Company as they discuss historical figures they would have liked to have had a beer with.By bensoman1

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3 Jackson’s and a Mellencamp 59:18

8M ago59:18

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Kurt and Ben talk Indiana musicians The Jackson 5, Janet Jackson, The Ataris, John Mellencamp, and Michael Jackson while they drink a Speed Castle from 3 Floyds.By bensoman1

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Hollywood? Wrong! 1:05:18

9M ago1:05:18

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Ben and Kurt have a Royal Rabbit Imperial Hazy IPA from Lakefront Brewery that is not yet available in stores, along with a Lil Buddy from Hopewell Brewing Company and talk about some ways that good movies started bad trends in films.By bensoman1

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Pure Michigan: Music 1:01:33

9M ago1:01:33

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Ben and Kurt lose themselves in a Red Jacket Amber Ale from Keweenaw Brewing Company as they talk about their favorite songs from Michiganian musicians Stevie Wonder, Bob Segar, Iggie Pop, White Stripes, and EminemBy bensoman1

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Winter songs 58:54

9M ago58:54

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Tired of winter? We hope not! Ben and Kurt discuss winter songs as they drink one of their favorite beers: Snow Pilot from Point BreweryBy bensoman1

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The Simpsons and Bob Uecker 1:15:37

9M ago1:15:37

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The Simpsons... and Bob Uecker are discussed while enjoying The Nut House from Lion's Tail Brewing Company.By bensoman1

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Badgers of the Silver Screen 1:02:30

10M ago1:02:30

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Ben and Kurt talk about their favorite performances from five actors that were born in Wisconsin - Chris Farley. Willem Dafoe, Gene Wilder, Bradley Whitford, and Orson Wells - as they drink a New Glarus Gyrator.By bensoman1

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The Rock Hall 2024 53:53

10M ago53:53

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The fellas discuss the latest class in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, Kool and the Gang, Mary J. Blige, and A Tribe Called Quest. And they drank the most rock and roll beer they could find... in Kurt's refrigerator: 3 Floyds War Mullett. Awwwwwe Yeaaaaah!…

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They’ve Got It Covered 1:04:47

10M ago1:04:47

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Ben and Kurt draft the best cover songs that they can think of from Rock, Alternative, Hip Hop/R&B, Pop, and Country while drinking a thankfully not skunky Becks. Cheers!By bensoman1

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I’m Feelin’ Minnesota 59:01

10M ago59:01

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Ben and Kurt down Grain Belt Premium as they talk about their favorite songs by Minnesota artists, Prince, Lizzo, The Hold Steady, Soul Asylum, and The Replacements.By bensoman1

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Watch It Now! Cable and Streaming Animation 1:09:20

11M ago1:09:20

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Ben and Kurt continue their series on animation when they have a Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale and talk about animation available on cable and streaming services. Shows like South Park, Futurama, Big Mouth, and One Piece, to name a few, are discussed!By bensoman1

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Christmas Songs 55:25

11M ago55:25

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We're into the Christmas season, so Ben and Kurt enjoy a tall glass of Shove It by The Brewing Projekt and talk about how they really feel about Christmas songs.By bensoman1

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Having a Beer with Disney Characters 56:15

11M ago56:15

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Ben and Kurt drink a 3 Floyds Turbo Reaper IPA as they discuss which Disney characters they would like to have a beer with!By bensoman1

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The Friendsgiving and Beer Tasting Episode 57:33

11M ago57:33

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Ben and Kurt invite their wives Noel and Jennifer for a very special episode... to drink beer! Beers from Earth Rider, Potosi, Broken Bat, Hop & Barrel, O'so, and Stone Arch are sampled.By bensoman1

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The Great 1990s Album Draft! 1:06:49

11M ago1:06:49

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Ben and Kurt draft albums from the 1990s as they drink a Hazy Hero IPA from Revolution Brewing. All your favorite (rock) music is discussed!By bensoman1

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Blessed are the Cheese Makers 1:06:09

12M ago1:06:09

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It's the Wisconsin show! Ben and Kurt discuss their favorite songs from Wisconsin-connected bands: Bodeans, Garbage, Steve Miller Band, Violent Femmes, and Arrested Development as they drink Dive Beer Milwaukee Lager from Lakefront Brewery. Plus, a quiz on Wisconsin breweries!By bensoman1

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Recorded in Oshkosh, it’s Saturday Night! 1:16:51

12M ago1:16:51

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Saturday Night Live is turning 50, so Ben and Kurt have a Dirty Bastard from Founders and talk about their favorites from the long-running variety show's many eras. Then, a quiz on haunted houses to wrap up the spooky season.By bensoman1

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