Semi-Informed With Ben & Tre

Women's Soccer

October 03, 2023 12:37 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

Tre, a soccer coach and father of a little girl, discusses his main issues with Women's Soccer. Ben tries to follow the thread. Also, old ladies pine after a silver fox on trending topics. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Parenthood

September 08, 2023 02:39 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

The fellas are back for a 4th season. This time both guys are parents* and have a lot to discuss when it comes to raising a child. Shout out to our wives for putting up with all of this nonsense :) Enjoy! *Ben's baby is due in November --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Immigration in America

February 10, 2023 16:40 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB

In the final episode of Season 3, Ben & Tré deep dive into the issue of Immigration. They also talk about Brett Favre and BTS. Thanks for listening! We'll be back for a fourth season later this year. In the mean time, check out semiinformed.com or leave a review wherever you listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

PR (with Miranda Gooding)

January 20, 2023 18:52 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MB

The fellas are joined by their longtime friend (and PR wiz) Miranda Gooding. They discuss everything from Disney Blu-ray releases to McDonald's McChicken with Cheese (it's a Montclair thing). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Bollywood (with Omi Vaidya)

December 09, 2022 18:39 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MB

The guys are joined by award-winning, Bollywood superstar, actor/director/producer Omi Vaidya (3 Idiots, Metro Park, Jodi Breakers). They break down Omi's journey from a bit part in The Office to India stardom and what makes Bollywood so appealing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Midterm Election Results

November 23, 2022 16:12 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

Enough time has passed and it's time for the guys to break down the results of the 2022 midterm elections. Trending Topics features an announcement from Dr. Fauci and Morris Chestnut. Happy Thanksgiving!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

World Cup

November 14, 2022 14:15 - 51 minutes - 48 MB

In this episode, Ben and Tre break down the upcoming World Cup in Qatar... Group by Group they apply their specific set of skills to pick winners and losers and ultimately decide who will win the tournament. Or something like that... Go check out Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Global Warming

November 07, 2022 16:46 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MB

In this episode, the guys dive deep into the end of the world! Global warming is real, climate change is real, #AnalDust is real. What does it all mean? I guess you'll have to listen to find out. Also, be sure to visit semiinformed.com to check out the new feature in Authority Magazine! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Stand Up Comedy (with Kenjamin Alonzo)

October 28, 2022 02:20 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

The fellas are joined this week by Houston's newest comedy sensation Kenjamin (Kenji) Alonzo. They chat about the comedy scene in Texas, bombing your second night out and Tre fails to remember a knock knock joke. Trending Topics include a known pedophile and a known antisemite. Good times! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Sports & Gambling

October 24, 2022 01:38 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

The guys dive into the brave world of sports for this episode that also delivers some stats on gambling in America. Trending Topics finds a new Equilizer... Be sure to check out High Low Farms in Vermont! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Sh!t Show America

October 14, 2022 01:58 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Welcome back fellow Semi-Informed peoples... On the premiere show for Season 3, the guys tackle everything currently wrong (or right) with America. I guess it all depends on how you feel about the underworld scenes of Demolition Man. Buckle up! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Ukraine 2.0

April 29, 2022 02:20 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

The guys return to Ukraine for the final episode of the season. They know a little more and discuss how the conflict has evolved since the beginning of the season. Trending topics brings back the snack wrap! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Mental Health in Kids (with Samantha Zanabria)

April 01, 2022 02:50 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MB

The guys are joined by recent college grad Sam Zanabria to talk about the mental wellness of our youth. Tre discovers Harry Styles in #TrendingTopics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Foster Care (with Kathy Elias, Division Director, Children & Family Services)

March 25, 2022 15:06 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB

This week the guys welcome Kathy Elias, a licensed social worker who speaks about her experience with the foster care system. Tré also attempts to navigate the mysteries of Twitter in a new #TrendingTopics! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Farming (with Tim Fox, Owner/Operator, High Low Farm)

March 18, 2022 03:05 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

Back-to-back episodes this week! This one features Tim Fox, owner and operator of High Low Farm in Woodstock, VT. Tim joins the guys to talk about maintaining a 100+ acre, family-run farm that produces maple syrup, honey, pork and poultry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Skincare (with Victoria Deysher, Licensed Aesthetician, Hazen Plastic Surgery)

March 17, 2022 02:03 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MB

Ben and Tré are joined by Victoria Deysher of Hazen Plastic Surgery in Princeton, NJ to dispel skincare myths and explain why you shouldn't dry your face with a "dirty butt towel." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Black-owned Business (with Kyra Edwards, owner of Naturally Crowned)

March 04, 2022 03:54 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MB

In this episode the guys catch up with Kyra Edwards, the owner (and business guru) of Naturally Crowned in Raleigh, NC. Kyra shares her journey from doing hair as a side hustle to opening a storefront, launching a clothing line and writing a book. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Ukraine

February 25, 2022 03:54 - 53 minutes - 50 MB

Ben and Tré try to understand the conflict in Ukraine, speculate on what's to come, and attempt to understand why Americans are focused on hunky firemen while the world burns. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Valentine's Day (with Special Guest)

February 18, 2022 04:15 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

The fellas discuss the history of Valentine's Day and are joined by a special guest who delivers possibly the most important Valentine wish of all! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Winter Olympics (with Alvin Bowens, former editor for CBS Sports)

February 12, 2022 21:52 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

The guys are joined by a very special guest - Ben's dad, Alvin Bowens, who shares stories from his time working at the Winter Olympics. Also, trending topics features a wolf baby! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Data Security (with Kelley Lawrence, Director of CPG, Retail & Media at ActiveProspect)

February 04, 2022 04:14 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

The guys are joined by Kelley Lawrence who is an expert on data management/security to talk about the dangers lurking on the internet... They also try to figure out what LaMelo means and why the Sex and The City sequel TV show might be trending. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

New Years Resolutions

January 28, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Ben & Tre are back with Season 2 and they are more Semi-informed than ever! In this episode, the guys discuss New Years Resolutions and trending topics include some gentleman in a dispute with some streaming company. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Ben & Tre co-host a Town Hall

December 20, 2021 19:50 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Alongside One Tree Hill star Brett Claywell, the guys co-hosted a town hall event for their longtime friend Jason Minnicozzi who is running for Congress in the 3rd (formerly 7th) district of North Carolina. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Thanksgiving (Bonus)

November 19, 2021 05:08 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MB

Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November, but when did it start and why... The guys examine the origins of America's most American holiday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Education in America

November 15, 2021 03:47 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Ben and Tré are joined by Felicia Hillman, VP of Learning Design at IDE Corp., an organization focused on transforming the modern classroom... Oh... and she's also Tré's wife! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Education in America (with Felicia Hillman, VP of Learning Design)

November 15, 2021 03:47 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

Ben and Tré are joined by Felicia Hillman, VP of Learning Design at IDE Corp., an organization focused on transforming the modern classroom... Oh... and she's also Tré's wife! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Cancel Culture

November 06, 2021 04:54 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

Ben and Tré navigate the dicey world of cancel culture while steering clear of the Sao Paolo airport bathrooms... You gotta listen to get that reference! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Mental Health (with Damani Irby, Owner & Psychotherapist, Psych Choices of the Delaware Valley)

October 30, 2021 03:00 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MB

This time around the guys talk about America's mental health crisis with Damani Irby, a licensed psychotherapist. Trending topics includes Smackdown wrestling and a tribute to a hall of fame ball player. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Conspiracy Theories

October 22, 2021 02:14 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Ben and Tré try to make sense of some of the most popular conspiracy theories out there... Keep an eye out for Dimitri, the Russian "Big Foot." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Aging (with Bill Rose, Executive Director/Instructor, Jewish Memorial Chapel)

October 15, 2021 14:28 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Ben and Tré talk about how rapidly the population is aging and discuss how best to plan for end-of-life care with Willaim Rose, Executive Director of the Jewish Memorial funeral home (https://www.jewishmemorialchapel.org/) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support

Running for Congress (with Jason Minnicozzi, candidate for North Carolina's 7th District)

October 08, 2021 05:08 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

The guys welcome their first guest, Jason Minnicozzi, candidate for the 7th Congressional District in North Carolina to talk about what it's like to run for Congress in one of the country's most confusing states. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/semi-informed-ben-tre/support