Ben and Bao's Lukewarm Takes

06/09/2021

Check out our first episode with TÍDA

Special thanks to our guest Tara for being the most awesome chick ever! Ben, Bao, and Tara discuss at which point it is ok to cancel on previously established plans and whether or not it is rude to the person who set those plans. For anyone who wa...

06/09/2021

TÍDA Come check out this up-and-coming artist talk about spirituality!

Special guest Tida appears on today's episode to talk about spirituality.

06/09/2021

We have a special guest star in this one!!!! Tida is coming back to say hi!

Special guest Tida appears on today's episode to talk about spirituality.

25/03/2021

Come see our review of The Prestige!

We review The Prestige in this episode so if you haven't seen it please do. It's an amazing watch. Spoilers of course, but outside of the movie talk we discuss getting your hands dirty in whatever industry you're in to become successful, and wheth...

23/03/2021

Oh ya baby!!!!

Ben and Bao discussing views and opinions on controversial topics with the occasional guest. Topics include sexuality, relationships, religion, politics, economics, music, gaming, motivation, spirituality, culture, and much more.

19/03/2021

don't forget about this!

You got 24 hours to live! Whatcha gonna do? Come hear us talk about what we'll do in our last hours. P.S Chris wants to be fu**ed to death.

19/03/2021

Would you want to know if you stink? Come hear what we think.

Would you rather live a lie and be happy? Or would you rather know the sad sad truth. Come listen to us talk about if we'd rather know if we stink at a party and have to live with the knowledge or be blissfully unaware. This topic also expands to ...

02/03/2021

What's more stressful, school or work?

Is college as stressful as people make it out to be? Is it less or more stressful than the workplace? come have a listen

02/03/2021

Do souls exist? Find out with us

Do your experiences and memories make us who we are? Or do we have souls? Come discuss this with us and our thoughts on experiences and view points in seeking new ones.

26/02/2021

15/02/2021

Alone this past Valentine's day? Come listen to us we'll be your Valentine's

Ben hates love, we all know that. Happy Valentines Day! Use it to impress that person you've been stalking.

12/02/2021

Watch it! Love it!

Discussions in this episode cover when courtesy starts to infringe on one's own identity. When should you adhere to the prevailing standards vs staying true to your own mannerisms? We love you all!

09/02/2021

Kingdom Hearts is Bae

Ben, Bao, and Chris discuss the validity of video games in everyday life in a more relaxed episode. We would like to reiterate that it is extremely important for everyone to have a hobby that allows them to decompress from the stressors of everyda...

27/01/2021

Let's try this again

A rehash of the spirituality outtake episode. Ben discusses spiritual concepts that were explained in depth in the outtake episode found on Patreon and Youtube. It's important that every practices wellness so please remember to do so today. It is ...

26/01/2021

Appropriate this episode

Ben and Bao talk about the subtle difference in paying homage to a culture or art style and cultural appropriation as a whole. As always please be considerate and respectful of other people's view points and cultures. Please stay safe.

26/01/2021

Are humans born evil?

Ben and Bao talk about whether or not humans are evil by nature, and racism in society. Support the Patreon if you haven't already. Be safe everyone!

24/01/2021

The newest of the episodes!

Ben, Bao, and Chris discuss whether or not someone should call family out, specifically parents, when they are stepping over boundaries or doing things in the wrong. Nobody was harmed in the making of this episode.

23/01/2021

Born to succeed

Ben and Bao discuss what it means to have natural talent, and whether or not kids should be told that they're special.

21/01/2021

Third times a charm! Listen to us talk about prostitutes.

Ben, Bao, and their editor Christine discuss the ethicality and legality of prostitution, and whether or not it's empowering. For all parties involved please feel free to express yourself how you see fit, but do so in a safe manner.

20/01/2021

How do we feel about hook up culture? It's a moot point during covid, but come check it out anyway!

Ben and Bao delve into hookup culture and what is expected when in, and getting into, a relationship. The topics of dating apps and sexual liberation are compared and contrasted in this fun episode. Like always, wear a mask everyone and stay safe.

20/01/2021

Come check out where it all started!

Bao comes out about and discusses his asexuality as an experience and how it has affected his relationships. Sexual concepts and situations are discussed so please be advised. This episode takes more of an interview feel to help those that may fee...

18/01/2021

Come check out the new stuff

Ben, Bao, and Chris discuss if dating is harder for men or women. Don't be a harpy and don't be a simp. Goodnight Everybody!

15/01/2021

Just don't go right now. Wait until next week

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions that could help Orange County residents navigate the system to be vaccinated.

13/01/2021

Come check out our many episodes!

Ben and Bao discussing views and opinions on controversial topics with the occasional guest. Topics include sexuality, relationships, religion, politics, economics, music, gaming, motivation, spirituality, culture, and much more.

12/01/2021

We're back bi***es!

Ben and Bao discussing views and opinions on controversial topics with the occasional guest. Topics include sexuality, relationships, religion, politics, economics, music, gaming, motivation, spirituality, culture, and much more.

12/01/2021

We still out here! Posting again on social media, but still releasing episodes like always! Check us out!

Ben and Bao discussing views and opinions on controversial topics with the occasional guest. Topics include sexuality, relationships, religion, politics, economics, music, gaming, motivation, spirituality, culture, and much more.

14/11/2020

Come watch another episode of Ben and Bao's Lukewarm Takes with our special guest Tara Norasingh. She's definitely incredibly fun and talented. If anyone wants to listen to some good music you can find her on Tara Noir or on Instagram.

Special thanks to our guest Tara for being the most awesome chick ever! Ben, Bao, and Tara discuss at which point it is ok to cancel on previously established plans and whether or not it is rude to the person who set those plans. For anyone who wa...

07/11/2020

Come check out our new episode featuring Gia Garcia-Dixon with her clothing line Gia Dixon.! Discussing positive body image!

Special thanks to Gia for gracing us with her presence! Continuing the interview series, Gia, Ben, and Bao discuss the line between being happy with your natural gifts and looks and wanting to improve them through avenues such as plastic surgery i...

06/11/2020

I had to do it 😂

06/11/2020

After a 15 year hiatus, System of a Down is finally releasing new music amid the ongoing war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The band is donating all of its proceeds from its two new songs to the Armenia Fund.

04/11/2020

I'd post something today, but ain't no one caring about that right now :(

03/11/2020

Over 60,000 children tested positive for Covid-19 in the last week of October, the highest jump yet, but those numbers could be undercounted, pediatricians say.

01/11/2020

A special Halloween episode to break from interviews. The crew get together and talk about scary experiences and Halloween related things. Please be safe this Halloween, wear a mask, and practice responsible social distancing if going out.

25/10/2020

Special thanks to William for guesting on this episode. Ben, Bao, and William discuss activism on the local level and how to have a stronger impact in your community. For anyone who wants to follow up on Williams exploits, his art is viewable at t...

20/10/2020

How a friendship between a straight psychology professor and her gay student busted the myth of homosexuality as an illness

19/10/2020

Season 2 is kicking off strong! We're already here and the episode only dropped a couple of days ago. Come check it out!

Ben and Bao discussing views and opinions on controversial topics with the occasional guest. Topics include sexuality, relationships, religion, politics, economics, music, gaming, motivation, spirituality, culture, and much more.

19/10/2020

Republicans won’t tell Americans to wear masks to beat Covid, but will say what women and gay people can and cannot do

18/10/2020

Just a short clip of Bao covering one of soul's greats! Hear the rest on our Patreon!

18/10/2020

So glad to announce the first episode of season 2 with a special guest interview from willitfitness! Come check it out!

LOUD SOUND WARNING!!!!! Welcome back to season 2! Special thanks to our guest Wilson for coming on and talking about his experience being gay growing up. Because the world isn't strong enough to handle Wilson's sexy energy expect loud sounds and v...

14/10/2020

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