The Ben and Bren Show

After a very bizarre and unpleasant series of events Benny faced in the matter of a 24 hour period, co-hosts Brennan and Benny had to convene for an emergency podcast to get on record what direction the world seems to be going in. Be sure to leave any comments of any stories you may have that could relate to what seems to be going on. Godspeed to us all!

This is a special episode where we had a chance to have a conversation with the composers of Netflix's new hit docuseries, Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, who are Jasha Klebe, Empara Mi, and our very own Benny Reiner. We learn how the three united to create a "band" to complete the unique and dynamic score, ranging from hard hitting techno to soft sensitive compositions. All three of the composers grew up with the show and we discuss how that both influenced and affected their process. Their work for Reality Check is unlike any other score out there and we are fortunate enough to get a detailed behind-the-scenes look into it.

After a paternity hiatus Benny and Brennan are back! In this episode they discuss how parenthood has been, the joys and hardships of 2025, and a particular sabotage attempt Brennan is currently dealing with.

Jordy Cass at the young age of 7 has established himself as a gifted actor with great range and abilities, moving easily from grounded realism to comedy.  He has worked prolifically with top directors in film, television and commercials, from Marc Webb,  Mayur Puri, James Burrows, Michael Showalter and Travis Hodgkins;  Jordy always leaves an indelible mark with his performances.

He most recently filmed 3 back-to-back features: Lost & Found in Kumbh, American Warrior, and The Collaborator. On television & digital/streaming platforms you can see him on FRASIER and on CBS's hit S.W.A.T.

He's active, smart and enjoys tennis, soccer, ju jitsu, biking, swimming, art, photography, and singing just to name a few of his extra-carricular activities.

Welcome Sebastian Apollo Reiner to our family! Benny and his wife Vanessa have had their first baby boy and everyone is happy and healthy. In this episode we hear from Benny about what it's like being a new dad.

Victor Sawyer is a lifelong musician and educator hailing from Memphis, TN. Through a diverse career he has had the distinct privilege of fusing his musical and academic identities to support artistic excellence in the classroom and on the stage. As a performer he has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, South by Southwest, Beale Street Music Festival, Maspalomas Soul Festival, Porretta Soul Festival and with Memphis legends such as 8Ball and MJG, Valerie June, Steve Cropper, Wendy Moten and many more in addition to leading the Lucky 7 Brass Band. Sawyer is a graduate of the University of Memphis and Manhattan School of Music.

Since day one of Jessiqa Jones’ life, music has been a safety blanket. Growing up with her parents in Spokane, WA, she was exposed to R&B, Hip Hop, Grunge, Heavy Metal, and everything in between which enabled her to speak the language of music across the barriers of all genres. Her journey led her to falling in love with diva soul singers before she could even talk, to writing her own songs at 6 years old, and even to producing her own music at 12 by recording herself between two iPhones. 

After amassing nearly 10 million views on TikTok and catching the attention of artists like Conan Grey, Jessiqa has released her debut EP "Does It Make Any Other Sounds? Pt. 1". If you are listening to her now you can say you were a fan of Jessiqa Jones before the rest of the globe was.

John Witt Chapman is a Los Angeles-based recording engineer, mixer, and producer specializing in audio for film, television, records, video games, and online content. He began his career at Remote Control Productions, collaborating with renowned composers such as Hans Zimmer, John Paesano, Joseph Trapanese, Geoff Zanelli, and many others. John's notable projects include "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes", “The Simpsons”, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”, and the upcoming “Star Citizen: Squadron 42”. His work has earned him nominations for both a Cinema Audio Society (C.A.S.) Award and a News & Documentary Emmy Award. While based in L.A., John frequently works with clients worldwide.

Bronx native, Puerto-Rican/Jamaican representing artist Amanda Brown has built a career out of provoking intense reactions from the musical elite. She has toured the world as a backing vocalist with artists such as Alicia Keys and Adele, charmed fans and critics alike with her riveting live performances on The Voice, opened for The Killers during their Wonderful, Wonderful arena tour and composes music for television and commercial broadcasting. Amanda's recently released EP, From Here, takes the listener on a journey of loss, love, self-determination and redemption by way of Amanda’s sultry vocals, poignant lyrics and alt. rock/pop production. Brown is currently performing with Adele during her Las Vegas residency and is writing and producing her forthcoming solo music project.

Happy New Year from The Ben and Bren Show!

In this episode we ring in 2025 with some major life updates from Benny and Brennan like discovering the joy of outlet shopping, conquering depression, and becoming a dad.