On the first episode of the show Maddog and Benjy go on a journey to learn about the human condition.

Maddog rants about the Eagles and then sits down with Astrologist/Palm/Tarot reader Zerena Mafdet. Maddog is intrigued, Benjy is skeptical. The only way to solve it? With a live palm reading!! 

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Astrology

Does Jimmy Kimmel really want to kill the Chinese?

Maddog , Benjy and Jon Laster bring in Kimmie a Chinese protester of ABC and the Kimmel show to discuss whether or not the controversial bit involving a child making comments of death towards China was wrong or just a joke. Halfway through it  Jon finds himself with a new job opportunity.

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Jimmy Kimmel vs. The People's Republic of China

Charlie Gaeta is a good guy. If he finds a cell phone in a cab he tries to return it to the owner.
And once in a great moon that owner is a stone cold freak that invites him eventually to a "weird" little sex party that eventually enlightens him on who he is. Sitting in with Maddog and Benjy is Chris Laker who tells the children out there his thoughts on contraception.
Jimmy up and enjoy my people!!!

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Sex Party

Michael Skawki is a male porn star who has been battling Crohn's
Disease since his youth. It has led him to being hospitalized several times. He sits down with Maddog, Benjy and Tanya Erazo to discuss the trade off of having a big penis but bad overall health.

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Porn Star with Crohn's Disease

Dante Nero has done it all. Comic. Actor, podcaster, fighter, lover, male stripper....... Pimp.
It's been a full life. He's shares his story with Maddog, Benjy and Chris Laker. It's part one of a breakdown of what it's like to be a real life pimp. And the mentality that comes with the .

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Pimpin ain't easy part 1

 Dan is an old buddy of James. And has been a bouncer for years. He has seen a lot of nutty things working doors in NYC. He shares them with the crew (Benjy and Jonathan Randall)
And at the end if the show a talk of religion erupts!!
Dig it yo!!!

Bouncer at NYC Clubs

Oni Perez comes by and discusses having a teenage lesbian daughter with James, Benjy and Chris Laker.

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Father of a Lesbian

Joey Gay was supposed to join James, Benjy and Yamaneika Saunders to talk about owning a strip club. That never happened. The group ends up breaking down racism and discuss black people and white peoples use of the N word. And in the middle of it
Attraction sparks!!

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Racism and the use of the N word by all people

James, Benjy and Jon Laster are joined by Evan Williams to talk addiction.

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Addiction

Lucas Connolly comes by and discusses professionally speaking at Schools about drug addiction. It's a shocking conversation that brings special guest Wali Collins to a fever pitch.

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Just Say No

Dahlyt Berezin-Bahr is a midwife. She joins James, Benjy and Aayana Dookie to discuss the differences of her job compared to OBGYN.
And the rivalry between them.

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Bring on the Midwife

Writer Brian Shields stops by to discuss his new book which is about the history of Wrestlings Big event and about the history of wrestling in
General.
Before that James, Benjy and Sean discuss love and feelings.

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30 years of Wrestlemania

Jeremy Pinsely is a good southern boy. Born in Tennessee and went to college in Georgia. He loves football and BBQ. All that's standard. Here's where it gets interesting........he's Jewish. Which led to some interesting exchanges from his friends growing up. He tells all to James, Benjy, and Supertramp (Aaron).

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Being Jewish Down South

Billy Procida is the Host of the Manwhore podcast where he talks to ex's and women he's slept with. Before that James, Benjy and Alexis Guerreros talk about being a model.

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Bring on the Man Whore

Subhah Agarwal grew up in a tough Indian Household. She talks about being her own person and not caring about expectations. Before that James, Benjy and (producer) Becky Astphan discuss whether everyone should like rough sex.

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Growing up an Indian Girl/Rough Sex for Everyone

This episode starts with Benjy totally not regretting his choice to not drink the night before at an industry party. While James and special guest Rebecca Trent feel the opposite. They plow through and bring on Megan Sullivan who has gone through a transformation in her life thanks to a chance discussion with God.

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Talking to God

Yeah we should of done this episode
Last week. But our guest didn't have to cancel last week. James, Benjy and Jonathan Randall do a three man weave. They discuss what they are thankful for and about when to stand up for what you are worth.

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Being Thankful

Giullia Rozzi has a keen eye on when someone is checking out of a relationship. She shares that insight with James, Benjy and Jon Laster in a great discussion about love and dating

The Cheater Whisperer

The show starts with James and Benjy talking about penguins, orcas and last meals.
They are then joined By Will Miles and Ayana Dookie. The talk goes to growing up black in white neighborhoods and altercations with the police. And what people need to do to reach tolerance as a society 

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Born suspect

Jon Laster joins the boys to discuss racial divide in movies. Then former NYPD detective Mark Demayo joins in for a passionate discussion of the police and the standards they are held to.

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In Defense of the Police

James and Benjy talk to Peggy O'Leary and Sean Martin about side pieces and more. 

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Civility In The Little Brother Era

James is once again alone. This time in Vegas. Dealing with planning a funeral that will never start. And trying to be a good quasi-republican.

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Ramblings of a former Maddog, Vol 2: Are Funerals Conspiracies?

James is alone and stranded because of the mega storm. And he gives the full report on his week
Of saying goodbye to his grandma and the looks he received from people while eulogizing her.

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Ramblings of a former Maddog Vol.3 Speaking about the Dead

James is Back in studio with Benjy. They discuss the importance of accepting defeat and of finding answers within. Which leads to Benjy making an announcement of a special journey he is making.

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Return to New York/ accepting Dissapointment

James and Benjy talk the end of the football season, depression, and Benjy's upcoming meditation retreat.

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Football Season is over. Depression.

James and Benjy talk all about Benjy's meditation retreat.

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Is Buddhism a Religion?

James questions his life and feels like Rudy.

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Darkness on the Edge of Town

This week, James gets personal about how his friends helped pull him out of his recent depression, drinking habits being tied up with socializing and adventure, how if something is at his disposal, he’s going to use it whether he needs to or not, and a debate about the merits of pregaming. Check it out.

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What About Your Friends

This week, James discusses the importance of getting in where you fit in and staying true to what really moves you. Also, he talks directly to convenience store owners, imploring them to stock their shelves with Coke Zero Cherry by Spring.

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Stay In Your Lane

James goes it alone without Benjy and talks about how the world is probably going to end, for people at least, in the wake of his watching VICE on HBO's recent episode about climate change. James also discusses the shows that give him nightmares on Sunday nights and he decides to run for President in 2016 and starts developing his platform. Check it out.

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The World's Gonna End

On this, the final episode of Lust For Life, James is joined, as always, by Benjy Susswein, and his friends Jon Laster, Grant Gordon, and Tanya Erazo to discuss the history of the show, the future of the show, favorite guests, and lessons learned along the way. Check it out.

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Goodbye

Stand Up NY Labs presents Lust For Life with James L. Mattern and Benjy Susswein, a podcast about the human condition.

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